HomeMy WebLinkAbout30-Development ServicesCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Valerie C. Ross, Director
Dept: Development Services
Date: November 28, 2006
Subject: Tentative Tract Map No. 17793
(Subdivision No. 05-48), Variance No. 06-02,
& Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03 - A
request to subdivide 7.7 acres into 18 lots,
construct 18 single-family detached homes, and
a Variance to permit one standard route of
access, located on the east side of Lynwood
Way between Byron and Amanda Streets in the
RS, Residential Suburban land use district.
MCC Date:
December 18,2006
Synopsis of Previous Council Action: None
Recommended Motion:
That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council:
I. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program and
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 17793 (Subdivision No. 05-48), Variance No. 06-02, and
Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03 based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the Conditions of
Approval and Standard Requirements.
2. Direct staff to prepare an improvement agreement related to the traffic signal and fencing.
3. Direct staff to include construction of the emergency access in the Capital Improvement Program.
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Contact person:
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Supporting data attached:
Staff Report
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.)
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Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Mayor & Common Council Meeting of December 18,2006
SUBJECT:
Tentative Tract Map No. 17793 (Subdivision No. 05-48), Variance No.
06-02, & Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Charles Crowell, GFR Enterprises
434 N. Second Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-1400
BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2006, the Planning Commission reviewed the above-referenced application to
subdivide 7.7 acres into 18 residential lots and construct 18 single-family detached homes, with a
Variance for one standard route of access rather than two standard routes, as required. The
subject property is located on the east side of Lynwood Way between Byron and Amanda Streets
(see Exhibit I). The existing neighborhood has only one route of access, provided by Valaria
Drive from Pacific Street, and the developer proposed utilizing this existing access to the
proposed subdivision, which is an in-fill project.
The existing pattern of development, including the street grid and grades, make it infeasible to
provide another standard access route into the existing neighborhood. A flood control channel is
located on the east and south sides of the subdivision, Speicher Park is located to the west, and
houses are located to the north. Despite the existing access constraint, staff supported the
proposed project from its inception, based on the potential for high-quality infill housing fronting
on an existing street. Staff has also reviewed the proposal for compliance with the Subdivision
regulations and the Variance findings required to permit a single route of access. Findings to
support approval of the Variance are presented in the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
(Exhibit 2). The Subdivision Regulations allow for one standard route of access, subject to the
concurrence of the Development Services Director, City Engineer, and Fire Chief, and all have
indicated support for the project.
Several area residents attended the Planning Commission meeting and expressed concerns about
traffic.on Pacific Street and the resulting delays on Valaria Drive for current residents of the
neighborhood, which consists of approximately 100 single family residences. Staff explained that
a new traffic signal was warranted at the intersection of Val aria Drive and Pacific Street. Even
though the proposed project's fair share of the signal was 18%, GFR has agreed to install the
signal in conjunction with development of their project. That seemed to satisfy some of the
neighbors' concerns, because it would relieve the existing circulation problem. However, others
remained opposed to the project due to the lack of a second point of access.
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The Planning Commission first voted on a motion to recommend approval ofthe project, which
failed by a tie vote: Commissioners Coute, Enciso, Mulvihill, and Rawls supporting;
Commissioners Durr, Heasley, Longville, and Munoz opposed. After further discussion, the
Commission then voted on a recommendation to deny the project, with commissioners Durr,
Heasley, Longville, Mulvihill, and Munoz supporting, and commissioners Coute, Enciso, and
Rawls opposed. Commissioner Sauerbrun was absent. The basis of the Planning Commission
opposition was the lack of two standard routes of access to the proposed subdivision.
Commissioners Longville and Heasley also expressed concerns about the proposed drainage and
the possible impacts of a 500-year flood event, due to the proximity of the Sand Creek flood
control channel along the east boundary of the subdivision. The project provides a 100-ft.
structural setback from the channel, in addition to standard improvements issued by the Public
Works/ Engineering Division for drainage and flood protection.
At the request of Council member McCammack, staff met again with GFR to see ifthere was a
way to provide emergency access through Speicher Memorial Park. The applicant determined
that a 20' paved roadway could be extended from Byron Street to Arden Avenue without
adversely affecting the park (Exhibit 3). Doug Dupree, the City's fire marshal, provided a
memorandum (Exhibit 4) indicating support for the proposed emergency access route that will
provide a direct link to Arden Avenue to the west through Speicher Park. Staff believes that the
City should include this item in the Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember McCammack also told staff that she received complaints from residents along
Eucalyptus Avenue whose houses backed up to the park. There have been occurrences of
students leaving San Gorgonio High School and cutting through th€ park to get to their homes.
There has been damage to the residents' fences in this area. Staff discussed with GFR and they
agreed to install vinyl fencing on park property, from south of Pacific Street down to Amanda
Street. GFR estimated that it will cost about $46,000 to install approximately 1,900 linear feet of
fencing. The cost would be subtracted from their park development impact fee.
The Public Works/Engineering Standard Requirements (see Exhibit 2, Attachment D) require the
developer to design and construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Val aria Drive and Pacific
Street prior to occupancy of the new homes. A new traffic signal is estimated to cost
approximately $200,000, and the project's fair share is 18% (or approximately $36,000). The
developer will be responsible for 100% of the initial cost for installing the new signal, but may
be reimbursed for up to 82% (or $164,000) of the total cost for the new signal. Some
reimbursement may be contributed by other development in the area, and the total cost of the
signal may be less than the $200,000 estimate. In any case, staff recommends bridging the gap of
up to $164,000 with the Capital Improvement budget.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The applicant paid the filing fees for consideration of this application. If the Mayor and Common
Council approve the project, staff believes that an improvement agreement is necessary to
reimburse GFR for costs above their fair-share of the traffic signal and to deduct the cost of the
vinyl fencing from their park fees.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council:
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program
and approve Tentative Tract Map No. 11793 (Subdivision No. 05-48), Variance No. 06-02,
and Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03 based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the
Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements.
2. Direct staff to prepare an improvement agreement related to the traffic signal and fencing.
3. Direct staff to include construction of the emergency access in the Capital Improvement
Program.
EXHIBITS: 1.
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Location Map
Staff Report to Planning Commission September 19,2006
Conceptual Secondary Access
Memorandum from Fire Marshal
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EXHIBIT 1 - LOCATION MAP
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EXHIBIT 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT IT 17793, VAR 06-02, DP306-03
Hearing Date: December 18, 2006
SUMMARY
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION .
CASE:
Tentative Tract Map No. 17793 (Subdivision No. 05-48), Variance
No. 06-02, & Development Permit Type 3 No. 06~03
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September 19,2006
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AGENDA ITEM:
HEARING DATE:
WARD:
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
Charles Crowell
GFR Enterprises
434 N. Second Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-1400
David Mlynarski
MAPCO
P.O. Box 5822
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 384-7464
REQUEST & LOCATION:
The applicant requests approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 7.7 acres into 18
residential lots, a Variance to permit one standard route of access, and a Development Permit to
construct 18 single-family detached homes located on the east side of Lynwood Way between
Byron and Amanda Streets in the RS, Residential Suburban land use district.
CONSTRAINTS & OVERLAYS:
Flood Zone
Potential Ground Subsidence Area
Potential Liquefaction Area
ENVIRONMENT AL FINDINGS:
a Not Applicable
a No Significant Effects
. Mitigated Negative Declaration
. Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION:
. Approval
. Conditions
a Denial
a Continuance to:
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REQUEST & PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is located on the east side of Lynwood Way between Byron and Amanda Streets,
and south of Pacific Street and west of Victoria Avenue (see Attachment A - Location Map).
The applicant requests approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 7.7 acres into 18
residential lots, approval of a Variance for one standard route of access (rather than the required
two access routes), and a Development Permit to construct 18 single-family detached homes
(Attachment B - Site Plan). The houses will range in size between 2,399 square feet and 3,195
square feet as described in Table I. A 6-foot vinyl fence will be constructed between houses and
a 6-foot decorative block wall with pilasters will be constructed along the north, east, and south
property perimeter.
TABLE 1. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS
PLAN LIVING AREA GARAGE PORCH TOTAL SIZE NUMBER
1 1,904 sq. ft. 436 sq. ft. 59 sq. ft. 2,399 sq. ft. 3 + 4 reversed
2 2,154 sq. ft. 425 sq. ft. 28 sq. ft. 2,607 sq. ft. 3 + 2 reversed
3 2,577 sq. ft. 444 sq. ft. 174 sq. ft. 3,195 sq. ft. 4 + 2 reversed
There are three models proposed, with two different. exterior styles for each model (see
Attachment B - Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations). Model 1 has the French and Craftsman
styles, Model 2 has the Spanish and French styles, and Model 3 has the Santa Barbara and
Craftsman styles. The models have 4 bedrooms each, stucco siding, and concrete-tile' roofs.
Architectural treatments include cultured stone or rock on the front elevations, alternating hip-
style and gable-style roofs, multi-planed roofs, porches, and various window styles.
SETTING & SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The site is rectangular in shape, generally flat, and has an existing slope of approximately 2% in
a southerly direction. To the east and south of the project site is a flood control channel in the
PFC, Public Flood Control land use district. To the west and north are single-family homes in the
RS, Residential Suburban land use district. The intersection of Valaria Drive and Pacific Street
provides the only access to the existing neighborhood.
BACKGROUND
The Development/Environmental Review Committee (D/ERC) conducted a preliminary review
on January 26, 2006, and requested revisions to the plans and preparation of an Initial Study. A
review of the revised plans was conducted on July 20, 2006, the Initial Study was released for
public review, and the project was moved to the Planning Commission.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
An Initial Study (Attachment E) was completed according to the CEQA Guidelines, and
circulated for a 20-day public review/comment period from July 27,2006 through August 15,
2006. No comments have been received. Several mitigation measures were included to reduce
potential impacts to Air Quality, Geology & Soils, Noise, Hydrology & Water Quality, and
Transportation/Traffic. A Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment F) has been
incorporated by reference in the Conditions of Approval.
FINDINGS & ANALYSIS
TENT A TIVE TRACT MAP
/ /s {he proposed map consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code?
The proposed tentative map is consistent with the General Plan and the Development
Code. All requirements for lot size, lot dimensions, and other design standards contained
in Development Code ~ 19.04 (Residential Districts) have been met as shown in Table 2.
The proposed project is also consistent with Development Code ~19.30 (Subdivision
Regulations), except for the requirement of two standard means of access to the site. The
proposed project is an infill development within an existing neighborhood which has only
one means of access provided by Valaria Drive. Development Code ~19.30.200 allows
for an exception to the requirement of two standard means of access, subject to approval
of a variance with the concurrence of the Development Services Director, City Engineer,
and Fire Chief. A Variance application has been filed to request approval of the existing
single access route. Findings to support the variance request are presented in this Staff
Report, and staff is recommending approval of the Variance.
Residents currently complain about excessive delays at the intersection of Vaiaria Drive
at Pacific Street, due to constant traffic on Pacific Street that prevents left turn
movements from either street. Although the proposed project will not generate a
significant volume of traffic, it will add to an existing operational problem to a degree
sufficient to warrant a traffic signal at that intersection. The Public Works/Engineering
Division's Standard Requirement No. 11(a) (see Attachment D) include a requirement to
design and construct a traffic signal at that intersection prior to recording the Final Map.
The developer will be responsible for 100% of the initial cost for installing the new
signal. Standard Requirement No. II(c) allows 80% of the traffic signal cost to be
reimbursed by future developers (alternatively, the applicant may claim fee credits to be
applicable toward the Development Impact Fees). .
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TABLE 2 DEVELOPMENT CODE & GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
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CATEGORY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
CODE
Permitted Use Residential Permitted Consistent
Subdivision
, Density 2.35 D.U. per acre 4.5 D.U. per acre (max) Consistent
Lot Size 11,078 sq. ft. (min.) 7,200 sq. ft. (min.) Consistent
Lot Width 60 feet - interior lots 60 feet - interior lots N/A
80 feet - comer lots 66 feet - comer lots
Lot Depth 195 feet 100 feet minimum N/A
Access One standard means Two standard means Consistent
(variance reauired)
2. Is the design of the proposed subdivision consistent with the General Plan?
The proposed subdivision will implement the goals and policies contained in the General
Plan. Land Use Policy 2.2.3 requires integration of regionally beneficial land uses such as
flood control channels. Land Use Policy 2.7,5 requires that development be contingent
upon the ability of public infrastructure to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate its
demands and mitigate its impacts, and the proposed project will provide connections to
City water and sewer services, roads, storm drain facilities, and private utilities, Land Use
Policy 2,5,6 requires that new development be designed to complement and not devalue
the physical characteristics of the surrounding environment, and the proposed project will
enhance the existing neighborhood and environment.
3.
Is the site physically suitable for the type of proposed development?
The site is physically suitable for single-family dwellings. The proposed project
conforms to the Development Code's design standards for minimum lot size, lot
dimensions, and configuration. The proposed parcels have extended depth due to the
shape of the existing parcel, and will allow for adequate useful lot areas while
accommodating the IOO-foot rear setback along the Flood Control Channel behind the
project site. Each proposed lot will have sufficient building pad area, and will have direct
access to an improved public street. Extensions of the existing infrastructure in the
vicinity will provide water, sewer, drainage, and utility services to the parcels.
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4.
Is the site physically suitable for the proposed density of development?
The property is suitable for the proposed density of development. The General Plan
allows up to 4.5 units per acre in the RS district, and the proposed subdivision is for
single-family development at approximately 2.35 units per acre. There are no physical
constraints on the site that would preclude development of the site as proposed. The
proposed parcels will retain the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood.
5 Is the design of the subdivision likely to cause substantial environmental damage. or
substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat?
An Initial Study was prepared according to the CEQA Guidelines to determine the
presence and extent of any environmental impacts that could result from development.
The project site is completely disturbed and is substantially surrounded by urban land
uses. Mitigation measures recommended in the Initial Study to ensure that the project will
not have a significant impact on the environment have been incorporated in the
conditions of project approval. Therefore, the proposed project is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6.
Is the design of the subdivision likely to cause serious public health problems?
There are no environmental or other conditions that are likely to cause serious public
health problems. The design of the subdivision meets the requirements of the Subdivision
Map Act, the General Plan, and Development Code. This project will be subject to the
Mitigation MonitoringlReporting Plan (Attachment F) which contains measures to ensure
that no serious public health and safety problems will occur as a result of the project.
7.
Will the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements conflict with any
easements. acquired by the public at large. for access through or use of property within
the proposed subdivision?
The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not conflict with any
public or private easements. Public right-of-way will be dedicated for widening and
improving the east side of Lynwood Way. A flood control channel is located along the
east boundary of the site, and the proposed development will not interfere with the
operation of the channel. All documentation relating to easements and dedications will
be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, and any easements requiring relocation
will be provided for prior to recording the Final Map.
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VARIANCE
1.
Are there special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape.
topography, location or surroundings. such that the strict application of this
Development Code deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
vicinity and under identical land use district classification?
The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance pursuant to Development Code
9 I 9. 72.030(4) to deviate from the subdivision standards that require two standard routes
of access. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, specifically location
and surrounding development, which prevent the applicant from providing a second route
of access to the subdivision site. Valaria Drive provides the only access to the existing
neighborhood where the project site is located. To the east and south, access to the area is
constrained by a flood control channel, and to the west and north, existing single-family
homes prevent provision of a second point of access without severe impacts to existing
residential properties.
2.
/s the granting of the Variance necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and land use
district and denied to the property for which the Variance is sought?
The existing properties in the neighborhood are developed with single-family dwellings
that take access from a single point at the intersection of Val aria Drive and Pacific Street.
These properties enjoy the substantial property right of residential land use in an existing
single-family residential neighborhood. Strict application of the requirement of a second
standard route of access would preclude development of the project site in a manner
consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Granting the Variance is necessary to
allow development of the site, consistent with the criteria provided for an exemption from
the access standards, per Development Code gI9.30.200(6)(A).
3.
Will granting the Variance be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and land use district
in which the property is located?
Granting the proposed Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health,
safety. or welfare according to the determination and concurrence of the Fire Chief, City
Engineer, and Development Services Director. Requiring a second standard route of
access where it is not feasible may be injurious to properties or public improvements (e.g.
flood control channel) in the vicinity of the project site. Granting the proposed Variance
will not result in any injurious effects to properties in the vicinity, since it will not worsen
existing access to the neighborhood. Approval of the project would improve access to the
neighborhood because a new traffic signal is required as a condition of approval.
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4.
Will granting the Variance constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations
upon other properties in the vicinity and land use district in which such property is
located?
Granting the proposed Variance will not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and RS land use district. Valaria
Drive is the only street that provides access to the residential properties around the
project site, and the street system creates an enclosed neighborhood. Approval of the
subdivision with the Variance will allow the project to develop under the same conditions
that are applied to other properties in the vicinity. Public Works/Engineering and
Planning staff have analyzed the proposal, and have included conditions of approval to
ensure that the project will be compatible with the existing neighborhood.
5. Will granting the Variance allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly
authorized by the regulations governing the subject parcel?
6.
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Granting the proposed variance will not permit a use or activity that is not authorized by
the RS land use district. The proposed single-family detached dwellings at 2.35 units per
acre is permitted in the RS land use district with a Development Permit Type 3.
Will granting the Variance be consistent with the General Plan?
Granting the Variance will be consistent with the policies outlined in the General Plan.
Land Use Policy 2.1.2 requires that new development with potentially adverse impacts on
existing neighborhoods or residents such as noise, traffic, emissions, and storm water
runoff, be located and designed so that quality of life and safety in existing
neighborhoods are preserved. Land Use Policy 2.5.6 requires that new development be
designed to complement and not devalue the physical characteristics of the surrounding
environment, and the proposed project will enhance the surrounding neighborhood,
improvements, and environment. Granting the proposed Variance will allow in-fill
development on a vacant property. Development of the site (subject to granting of the
Variance) will enhance the existing neighborhood and alleviate an adverse traffic
condition.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Is the proposed development one that is permitted within the subject zoning district and
in compliance with all of the applicable provisions of this Development Code. including
prescribed development/site standards and any/all applicable design guidelines?
Single-family homes are a permitted use in the RS, Residential Suburban land use
district. The proposed project complies with all of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code as shown in Table 3. The front setbacks will vary between 25 feet and
3 I feet according to the Design Guidelines in the Development Code.
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TABLE 3. DEVELOPMENT CODE & GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
I CATEGORY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
I CODE
Permitted Use Single-Family Homes Permitted Consistent
Density 2.35 units per acre 4.5 units/acre (max.) Consistent
I Setbacks:
Front 25'0" (min.) 25'0" n/a
I Side 5'0" (min.) 5'0"
, Rear 100'0" (min.) 20'0"
D.U. Separation 15'0" (min.) 15'0"
Lot Coverage II t022% 35 % (max.) n/a
Height 2 stories/22 '0" 2 Y, stories or 35'0" n/a
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Is the proposed development consistent with the General Plan?
The proposed use is consistent with a number of General Plan goals and policies. The
Land Use Element (Table LU-2) states the intended use for the Residential Suburban land
use district is, "Single-family detached residences in a high quality suburban setting."
.Community Design Policy 5.5.1 requires new and in-fill development to be of compatible
scale as existing development. Community Design Policy 5.5.6 requires a variety of
architectural styles, massing, floor plans, fayade treatment, and elevations. Community
Design Policy 5.5.7 states a preference for a diversity of floor plans, setbacks, colors, and
rooflines. Land Use Policy 2.5.4 requires that all new structures achieve a high level of
architectural design and provide careful attention to detail. The proposed development
will implement these goals and policies.
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Is the proposed development harmonious and compatible with existing and future
developments within the land use district and general area, as well as with the land uses
presently on the subject property?
The proposed subdivision will be harmonious and compatible with existing development
in the vicinity. The project site is surrounded by existing single-family development, and
the proposed minimum lot sizes and home designs exceed minimum standards of the RS
land use district and will complement the surrounding neighborhood.
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4.
Is the approval of the Development Permit for the proposed development in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section
19.20.030(6) of the Development Code?
Approval of the Development Permit is in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Development Code gI9.20.030(6)
pertaining to environmental resources and constraints. There are no sensitive habitats or
species on the project site, and the site does not have any environmental constraints.
The Development/Environmental Review Committee has recommended that a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment F) be
adopted for this project. The Development/Environmental Review Committee and the
Planning Commission independently reviewed and analyzed the Initial Study and
MMRP, and exercised independent judgement in consideration of the proposed project.
5.
Will there be potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and
natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored? .
The proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse impacts on environmental
quality and natural resources. An environmental review was completed according to the
CEQA Guidelines (see Attachment E - Initial Study). This project will be subject to the
Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment F) to mitigate any potential
impacts on the environment, and any potential impacts can be mitigated to a less than
significant level. There are no significant long-term impacts resulting from residential
development.
6.
Is the subject site physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of the use being
proposed?
The existing site is a vacant lot approximately 7.67 acres in size, in the RS, Residential
Suburban land use district. There are no physical characteristics or constraints at the
location that would prevent the proposed density and type of development on the site.
The proposal meets the standards for setbacks, lot coverage, landscaping, drainage,
utilities, etc. and the proposed density/intensity of use is suitable. The proposed project
will retain the scale and character of the existing single-family residential neighborhood
adjacent to the site.
7.
Are there adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities
and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health
and safety?
All agencies and City departments responsible for providing access, water, sanitation,
utilities, and other public services have had the opportunity to review the proposal. None
have indicated an inability to serve the proposed development. Connecting to the existing
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utility lines surrounding the location can provide water, sewer, electricity, and telephone
services. The project will not be detrimental to public health and safety.
8.
Are the location. size. design. and operating characteristics of the proposed development
not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City?
The proposed project complies with Development Code standards and Design Guidelines
applicable to location, size, and design. This proposal will not be detrimental to the
public health and safety, in that all applicable Codes will be enforced on the project.
CONCLUSION
The proposed project satisfies the Findings of Fact required for approval of Tentative Tract Map
No. 17793, Variance No. 06-02, and Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03.
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends that the Planning Commission:
I. Independently review, analyze and exercise judgment in considering the Initial Study to
make its determination and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment F); and
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Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, Variance No. 06-02, and Development Permit
Type 3 No. 06-03 based on the Findings of Fact contained in the Staff Report, and subject to
the Conditions of Approval (Attachment C) and Standard Requirements (Attachment D).
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie C. Ross
Development Services Director
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Brian Foote
Associate Planner
Attachments:
A - Location Map
B - Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations
C - Conditions of Approval
D - Standard Requirements
E - Initial Study
F - Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program
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Hearing Date: Sept. /9, 2006
ATTACHMENT C
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
I. This permit/approval allows the developer to subdivide 7.67 acres into 18 lots, construct
18 single-family homes on Tract No, 17793, and a Variance for one route of access via
Valaria Drive. The subject property is located on the east side of Lynwood Way between
Byron and Amanda Streets (APN: 01191-231-40 & 41),
2. Within two years of development approval, commencement of construction shall have
occurred or the permit/approval shall become null and void. In addition, if after
commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of one year, then the
permit/approval shall become null and void. However, approval of the Development
Permit does not authorize commencement of construction. All necessary permits must be
obtained prior to commencement of specified construction activities included in the
Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements.
Project: Development Permit 3 No. 06-03
Expiration Date: September 19, 2007
3.
Within two years of the original approval date, the filing of the final map with the
Council shall have occurred or the approval shall become null and void. Expiration of a
tentative map shall terminate all proceedings and no final map shall be filed without first
processing a new tentative map, The City Engineer must accept the final map or tentative
map documents as adequate for approval by Council prior to forwarding them to the City
Clerk. The date the final map shall be deemed filed with the Council is the date on which
the City Clerk receives the map. .
Project: Tentative Tract Map No. 17793
Expiration Date: September 19, 2008
4. For the Development Permit, the review authority may grant a one-time extension for
good cause, not to exceed 12 months. For the Tentative Tract Map, the review authority
may, upon application and for good cause, grant up to three extensions of time not to
exceed 12 months each pursuant to Development Code Section 19.66.170 and the State
Map Act. The applicant must file an application, processing fees, and all required
submittal items, 30 days prior to the expiration date. The review authority shall ensure
that the project complies with all current Development Code provisions in effect at the
time of the requested extension.
5.
In the event this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of this
matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City of San Bernardino (City), the Economic Development Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (EDA), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or commission of either
the City or EDA as well as predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, elected
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officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys of either the City or EDA
from any claim, action or proceeding against any of the foregoing persons or entities.
The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City for any costs and attorneys' fees which
the City may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action, but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his or her obligation under this condition.
The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and employees of his office shall
be considered as "attorneys fees" for the purpose of this condition.
As part of the consideration for issuing this penn it, this condition shall remain in effect if
this Development Pennit or Tentative Tract Map is rescinded or revoked, whether or not
at the request of applicant.
6. Construction shall be in substantial confonnance with the plan(s) approved by the
Director, Development Review Committee, Planning Commission or Mayor and
Common Council. Minor modification to the plan(s) shall be subject to approval by the
Director through a minor modification pennit process. Any modification which exceeds
10% of the following allowable measurable design/site considerations shall require the
refiling of the original application and a subsequent hearing by the appropriate hearing
review authority if applicable:
a. On-site circulation and parking, loading, and landscaping;
b. Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures;
c. Reconfiguration of architectural features, including colors, and/or modification of
finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme; and,
d. A reduction in density or intensity of a development project.
7. This pennit or approval is subject to all the applicable provisions of the Development
Code in effect at the' time of approval. This includes Chapter 19.20 - Property
Development Standards, and includes: dust and dirt control during construction and
grading activities; emission control of fumes, vapors, gases and other fonns of air
pollution; glare control; exterior lighting design and control; noise control; odor control;
screening; signs, off-street parking and off-street loading; and, vibration control.
Screening and sign regulations compliance is important considerations to the developer
because they will delay the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy until they are
complied with. Any exterior structural equipment, or utility transfonners, boxes, ducts or
meter cabinets shall be architecturally screened by wall or structural element, blending
with the building design and include landscaping when on the ground.
8. The project shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Public Works/
Engineering Division, Building Division, Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal
Water Department, Public Services Department, and City Clerk's Office.
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. 9. The project shall comply with the requirements of other agencies (e.g. County of San
Bernardino, Flood Control District and Public Works Department; South Coast Air
Quality Management District; California State Board of Equalization; etc.).
10. Any change in elevation or building pad height of 6 inches or more along the perimeter of
the tentative map, or I foot or more on interior lots, shall require approval by the
Planning Commission. The applicant's/owner's engineer shall certify the elevation of the
building pads to the City Engineer, prior to construction of the building foundations.
11. A slump stone wall or split-face block wall with cap rock shall be installed around the
perimeter of the project. Both sides of the wall shall have the decorative finish. Perimeter
walls and retaining walls shall be split-face block or slump stone on both sides (above
ground). Interior walls/fences shall be split-face block, slump stone, or decorative vinyl
fence. Wood fences and chain link fences shall not be permitted.
12. The developer shall comply with all applicable dust control measures to ensure adequate
dust suppression during grading and construction activities. Applicable local and regional
rules include South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules 402 and 403.
13.
The overall landscape plan approved for this project shall meet the provisions of
Development Code 919.28 (Landscaping Standards). The front and street-side setbacks
shall be the Standard Front Yard Landscape Package, including grass sod as groundcover.
Submittal requirements for a landscape permit shall be submitted to the Public
Works/Engineering Division prior to issuance of any permits (e.g. building permits,
engineering permits, etc.).
14. This project is located in the Building Safety Enhancement Area and is subject to all
requirements contained in Chapter 15.11 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code.
15. Each house shall be provided with one 4'xll' concrete pad for storage of refuse
containers behind the front setback and screened from public rights-of-way. Paved access
to the curb shall be provided (this may be the driveway).
16. The project is subject to all applicable Mitigation Measures contained in the Mitigation
Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment F).
17. Construction-related activities shall not occur between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. No construction vehicles, equipment, materials, or employees may be delivered to
or arrive at the construction site before 7:00 a.m. or leave the site after 7:00 p.m.
Construction activities may only occur Monday through Saturday only. Activity with
construction vehicles, equipment, deliveries, materials, personnel, etc. shall be prohibited
on Sunday.
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18.
Construction-related activities, vehicles, equipment, materials, personnel, etc. for on-site
work shall not obstruct or otherwise impede traffic on any public right-of-way at any
time. All construction activities, vehicles, equipment, personnel, etc. shall be staged on-
site only.
19. The developer or contractor shall install a 6-foot high temporary chain link fence around
the perimeter of the project for the duration of site clearing, grading, and construction
activities. The fence shall include an opaque visual barrier from ground level up to 6 feet
height. The fence shall include a sign that lists the name, address, and 24-hour telephone
number for the developer and/or contractor that is responsible for the site and activities.
20. All Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements shall be completed prior to final
inspections.
21. Submittal requirements for permit applications (building, site improvements,
landscaping, etc.) to the BuildingIPlan Check Division and Public WorkslEngineering
Division shall include all Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements issued with
the Planning approval.
22.
This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the
following City Departments and Divisions:
a. Development Services Department - Public Works / Engineering Division
b. Development Services Department - Building / Plan Check Division
c. Fire Department
d. Public Services Department
e. Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
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ATTACHMENTD
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department - Public Works Division
Standard Requirements
Description: Create 18 SFR Lots and Construct 18 SFR House
Applicant: GFR Enterprises
Location: East Side of Lynwood Way between Byron & Amanda Streets
Case Number: Tract No. 17793 & Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03
1. Drainaae and Flood Control
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a) All necessary drainage and flood control measures shall be subject
to requirements of the City Engineer, which may be based in part
on the recommendations of the San Bemardino County Flood
District. The developer's Engineer shall fumish all necessary data
relating to drainage and flood control.
A permit will be required from the Department of Transportation and
Flood Control, if any work is required within the Flood Control
District's right-of-way.
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c) A local drainage study will be required for the project. Any drainage
improvements, structures or storm drains needed to mitigate
downstream impacts or protect the development shall be designed
and constructed at the developer's expense, and right-of-way
dedicated as necessary.
d) Off-site drainage historically entering the site shall be conducted
through the site in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
e) All drainage from the development shall be directed to an approved
public drainage facility. If not feasible, proper drainage facilities
and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
f)
A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is required for this
project. The applicant is directed to the City's web page at
www.cLsan-bernardino.ca.us - Departments - Development
Services - Public Works for templates to use in the preparation of
this plan.
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g) A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be required: .
The applicant is directed to the City's web page at www.cLsan-
bernardino.ca.us - Departments - Development Services - Public
Works for templates to use in the preparation of this plan.
h) The City Engineer, prior to issuance of a grading permit, shall
approve the WQMP and the SWPPP.
i) A "Notice of Intent (NOI)" shall be filed with the State Water
Resources Control Board for construction disturbing 1 acre or more
of land (including the project area, construction yards, storage
areas, etc.).
j) The City Engineer, prior to grading plan approval, shall approve an
Erosion Control Plan. The plan shall be designed to control erosion
due to water and wind, including blowing dust, during all phases of
construction, including graded areas which are not proposed to be
immediately built upon.
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The site/plot/grading and drainage plan shall be signed by a
Registered Civil Engineer and a grading permit will be required.
The grading plan shall be prepared in strict accordance with the
City's "Grading Policies and Procedures" and the City's "Standard
Drawings", unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
b) Pad elevations shown on the rough and/or precise grading plan
shall not vary more than one-foot.
c) If more than 5 trees are to be removed from the site, a tree removal
permit conforming to the requirements of Section 19.28.090 of the
Development Code shall be obtained from the Department of
Development Services-Planning Division prior to issuance of any
grading or site development permits.
d) If more than 5,000 cubic yards of earthwork is proposed, a grading
bond will be required and the grading shall be supervised in
accordance with Section 3317.2 of the California Building Code.
e)
If more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth is to be hauled on City
Streets then a special hauling permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineer. Additional conditions, such as truck route approval,
traffic controls, bonding, covering of loads, street cleaning, etc. may
be required by the City Engineer.
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f) An on-site Improvement Plan is required for this project:. Where" .
feasible, this plan shall be incorporated with the grading plan and
shall conform to all requirements of Section 15.04-167 of the
Municipal Code (See "Grading Policies and Procedures").
g) One 4' x 11' PCC pad at least 4" thick shall be provided in the rear
or side yard area of each lot for storage of recycling containers.
The pad shall be screened from public view and a 3' wide concrete
walkway shall be provided from the driveway to the pad. All gates
along the access way shall have a clear width of 3'-6" minimum.
h) Retaining walls, block walls and all on-site fencing shall be
designed and detailed on the on-site improvement Plan. This work
shall be part of the on-site improvement permit issued by the City
Engineer. Perimeter walls, if required, shall be detailed on the
rough grading plan and will be included in the grading permit.
i) All walls shall be constructed of decorative block with architectural
features acceptable to the City Planner.
j) All fencing shall be shown and detailed on the on-site improvement
plan.
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Interior fencing material within 5 feet of the structure shall be either
non-combustible or 1-hour fire rated. Vinyl fencing is not allowed
within 5 feet of the structure.
I) Walls constructed along the Flood Control right-of-way shall be
scour resistant to a depth approved by the City Engineer.
m) The project Landscape Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. Submit 5
copies to the Engineering Division for Checking.
3. Utilities
a) Design and construct all public utilities to serve the site in
accordance with City Code, City Standards and requirements of the
serving utility, including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer and
cable TV (Cable TV optional for commercial, industrial, or
institutional uses).
b) Each parcel shall be provided with separate water and sewer
facilities so the City or the agency providing such services in the
area can serve it.
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C) Backflow preventers shall be installed for any building 'with the
finished floor elevation below the rim elevation of the nearest
upstream manhole.
d) Sewer main extensions required to serve the site shall be
constructed at the Developer's expense.
e) This project is located in the sewer service area of the East Valley
Water District; therefore, any necessary sewer main extension shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with requirements of
the East Valley Water District.
f) Utility services shall be placed underground and easements
provided as required.
g) A street cut permit, from the City Engineer, will be required for utility
cuts into existing streets.
h) All existing overhead utilities adjacent to or traversing the site on
either side of the street shall be undergrounded in accordance with
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions) of the Development Code.
Existing Utilities which interfere with new construction shall be
relocated at the Developer's expense as directed by the City
Engineer, except overhead lines, if required by provisions of the
Development Code to be undergrounded. .See Development Code
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions).
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4. Mappina
a) A Final Map based upon field survey will be required.
b) Additional survey and map information including, but not limited to,
building setbacks, flooding and zones, seismic lines and setbacks,
geologic mapping and archeological sites shall be filed with the City
Engineer in accordance with Ordinance No. MC-592.
5. Improvement Completion
a) Street, sewer, drainage improvement, traffic signals, and landscape
maintenance district landscape and irrigation plans for the entire
project shall be completed, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer, prior to the Map recordation.
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b) If the required improvements, are not completed prior<to Map .
recordation, an improvement security accompanied by an
agreement executed by the developer and the City will be required.
c) Street light energy fee to pay cost of street light energy for a period
of 4 years shall be paid. Exact amount shall be determined and
shall become payable prior to map recording.
6. Street Improvement and Dedications
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All public streets and public easements within and adjacent to the
development shall be improved to include combination curb and
gutter, paving, access ramps, street lights, sidewalks, and
appurtenances, including, but not limited to relocation of public or
private facilities which interfere with new construction, signing and
striping, shall be accomplished in accordance with the City of San
Bernardino "Design Policies and Procedures" and City "Standard
Drawings," unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Street
lighting, when required, shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the City's "Street Lighting Policies and
Procedures." Street lighting shall be shown on street improvement
plans except where otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
For the streets listed below, dedication of adequate street right-of-
way (RW.) to provide the distance from street centerline to
property line and placement of the curb line (C.L.) in relation to the
street centerline shall be as follows:
b)
Street Name Riaht of Wav{ft.) Curb Line{ft)
Lynwood Way 25' 18'
c) Construct 8" Curb and Gutter per City Standard No. 200 adjacent to
the site. Widen pavement adjacent to the site to match new curb
and gutter.
d) Construct sidewalk adjacent to the site in accordance with City
Standard No. 202, Case "A" (6' wide adjacent to curb).
e) Construct Driveway Approaches per City Standard No. 203.
Remove existing driveway approaches that are not part of the
approved plan and replace with full height curb & gutter and
sidewalk.
f)
Construct knuckles in accordance with City Standard Drawing No.
101, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
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g) The pavement on existing streets adjoining the site shall -be
rehabilitated to centerline using a strategy approved by the City
Engineer.
h) Install Street Lights adjacent to the site in accordance with City
Standard Nos. SL-1 and SL-2.
7. Reauired Enaineerina Plans
a) A complete submittal for plan checking shall consist of street
improvement, sewer, storm drain, striping, lighting, grading, on-site
landscaping and irrigation, and other plans as required. Piecemeal
submittal of various types of plans for the same project will not be
allowed.
b) The rough grading plan may be designed and submitted in
combination with the precise grading plan.
c) All improvement plans submitted for plan check shall be prepared
on the City's standard 24" x 36" sheets. A signature block
satisfactory to the City Engineer or his designee shall be provided.
After completion of plan checking, final mylar drawings, stamped
and signed by the Registered Civil Engineer in charge, shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
e) Electronic files of all improvement plans/drawings shall be
submitted to the City Engineer. The files shall be compatible with
AutoCAD 2000, (include a .DXF file) and shall be submitted at the
same time the final mylar drawings are submitted for approval.
d)
f) Copies of the City's design policies and procedures and standard
drawings are available at the Public Works Counter for the cost of
reproduction. They are also available - at no charge at the Public
Works Web Site at
htto://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/site/ow/default.htm
8. Reauired Enaineerina Permits
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a) Grading permit.
b) On-site improvements construction permit (except buildings - see
Development Services-Building Division), including landscaping.
c) Off-site improvement construction permit.
L: PROJI'rT FH.ESSuhdivi5inn:iTf \ 7793 I ~ SFR.sYW COAdoc
July 21. 2006
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Project: Create 18 SFR Lots and Construct 18 SFR Houses on the East Side of Lvnwood Wavbetween
Byron & Amanda Streets
Case No. TR 17793 & DP3 06-03
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9. Applicable Enaineerina Fees
a) All plan check, permit, inspection, and impact fees are outlined on
the Public Works Fee Schedule. A fee for each set of plans will be
required at time of application for plan check.
b) The current fee schedule is available at the Public Works Counter
and at htto://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/site/ow/default.htm
10. Public Works Occupancy Reauirements for Tract Development.
a) Perimeter walls shall be shown and detailed on the rough grading
plan and permitted as part of the rough grading of the site.
b) Landscape and irrigation plans for on-site landscaping and for the
landscape maintenance district shan be approved prior to issuance
of grading permits.
c) Perimeter walls shall be installed and accepted prior to acceptance
of rough grading.
d) Perimeter walls and landscaping & irrigation in the landscape
e maintenance district shall be installed prior to issuance of a building
permit.
e) On-site landscaping (private areas) shall be installed and accepted
prior to release of gas utility and prior to final inspection.
f) The streets within any phase of the subdivision shall be base paved
(0.10 foot low) prior to delivery of construction materials to the site.
g) Prior to final inspection of the last three homes in the tract (or
phase), the final lift of pavement shall be installed.
h) Prior to final inspection and release of the last three homes in the
tract, the pavement on the streets adjacent to the tract shall be
rehabilitated. The method and extent of rehabilitation shall be
determined at time of final inspection by the City Engineer.
11. Traffic Conditions
a) The developer shall design and construct a new actuated traffic
signal at Valaria Drive/Pacific Street. The traffic signal shall be
operational prior to occupancy of the first residence.
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Prior to permit issuance, the developer shall pay all applicable
Development Impact Fees, including the Local and Regional
Circulation Fees. The fee amounts shall be based upon the Public
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Works fee schedule in effect at the time of permit issuance::The-'- .
current fee amount is $202.80 per detached residential unit, which
relates to a total fee amount of $3,650.40.
c) The developer will have the option of either applying the portion of
cost for the new traffic signal that is beyond the project's fair share
as a credit against the Local Circulation Development Impact Fee,
or entering an agreement for reimbursement of the cost that is
beyond the project's fair share. The project's fair share shall be
18% of the total cost of the traffic signal, estimated at $200,000.
The 18% is based upon the proportionate increase in the number of
residential units that use Valaria Drive to access Pacific Street.
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Property address:
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City of San Bernardino
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Development ServiceslPlan Check Division
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DATE:
ACCEPTED
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FOR PLAN
APPROV AL
NOTE; NO PLANS WILL BE
CHECK WITHOUT CON DmONS
IMPRINTED ON PLAN SHEETS.
Submit 6 sets of plans, minimum size IS" x 24", drawn to scale. If plan check is for
expeditious review, submit 6 sets. The plans shall include (if applicable):
site plan (Include address & assessors parcel number)
foundation plan
Door plan (label use of all areas)
elevations
electrical, mechanical, & plumbing plans
detail sheets (structural) "',
cross section details ..
show compliance with Title 24/Accessibility (disabled access)
a plan check deposit fee will be required upon submittal of plans.
Call Development Services (plan check) 909-384-5071 for amount.
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1. The title sheet of the plans must specify the occupancy classification, type of construction, if
the building has sprinklers, & the current applicable codes. .
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2. The person who prepares them must sign the plans. Also, provide the address & phone
number of that person. Some types of occupancies require that the plans are prepared,
stamped, and signed by an architect, engineer, or other person licensed by the State of
California.
3. For structures that must include an engineers design, pro\'ide 2 sets of stamped/wet signed
calculations prepared by a licensed architect/engineer.
4.
Provide 2 sets of Title 24/Energ"v compliance forms and calculations. Some compliance
forms are required to be printed on the plans.
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5.
Submit grading, site, and/or landscape plans to Public Works/Engineering for plan check
approval and permits. For more Information, phone 909-384-5111.
300 N '0' Street San Bernardino CA 92418
909.384.5011 Office
909.384.5080 Fax
.6.
.
Fire sprinkler plans, fires suppression system plans, etc., shall be submitted to theFlrt C
Department for plan check approval and permits. For information, phone 909-384-5388.
7.
Signs require a separate submittal to the Planning Division for plan check approval and
permits. For information, phone 909-384-5057.
8.
Restaurants, food preparation facilities, and some health related occupancies will require
clearances and approved plans from San Bernardino County Health Department. For
Informadon, phone 909-387-3043.
9.
Occupancies that include restaurants, car washes, automotive repair/auto body, dentist
offices, food preparation facilities or processing plants, etc. may require approvals lad
permits from San Bernardino Water Reclamation. For Information, phone 909-384-5141.
10.
An air quality permit may be required. Contact South Coast Air Quality Management
Division for information, phone 909-396-2000.
11.
State of California Business & Professions Code/Contractors License Law requires that
permits can be Issued to licensed contractors or owner-builders (that are doing the work).
Contractors must provide their State license number, a city business registration, and
workers compensation policy carrier & policy number. Owner-builders must provide
proof of ownership.
NOTE: PLAN CHECK TIME ON THESE TYPES0F PROJECTS IS APPROXIMATELY 4.6
WEEKS FOR 1 ST CORRECTIONS. EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW IS APPROXIMA TEL Y 10 WORKING
DAYS. THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS IS NOT THE BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND'
DOES NOT IMPL Y THAT THE DESIGN AS SUBMITTED WILL BE APPROVED WITHOUT
CORRECTIONS.
Comments:
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300 N 'd. Street San Bernardino CA 92418
909-384-5071 Office
909-384-5080 Fax
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE Dt:PARTMENT
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Case: Im;"''1'!3
Date, . (- 20. 00
11/1 17 7q 3 Lv AI W Q(]D kI PI 'I Reviewed By:(':te"tZ{
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
B Provide one additional set of construction plans to Building and Safety for Fire Department UN at time of plan check.
Contacllhe City of San Bemardino Fira Departmant al (909) 3&4-5585 for specific _ raquiremants.
~ The developer shall provide for adequale fire how. Minimum lir. flow requirements shall be besed on square footage. construction features. and exposure
)"\ intonnalion s~Mtd by the devefopef and must be available 2!!.2r 10 placing combustibte materials on site.
~"TER PURVEYOR FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
~ The fire protection water service for the area of this project is provided by:
o San Bemardino Municipal Water Oepar1ment-Engineering (909) 3&4-5391
o East Valloy Water Districl-Engineering (909) 888-8986
o Ofhat' Waler purveyor. Phone:
PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES: IS HAu.... C<;r1'(PLV(
"Or' Pu~k: fire hydrants are required along streets at intervals not to eiCe8d 300 ,e;. for commercial and mutti.restdential areas and at intervals not to exceed
>"'(. 500 feet tor residential areas.
"kif Fire hydrant minimum now rates 011,500 gpm at a 20 psi minimum residual pf'8llure are required lor commercial and mufti.residentiaJ areas. Minimum fire
P( hydrant now rates of 1,000 wxn at a 20 psi minimum reskiual pressure are required for r8Iidentlal areas.
~ Fire hydrant type and specific location shall be jointly determined by the City of San Bemardino Fire Department in conjunction with the water purveyor. Fire
hydrant materials and instaUation shall conform to the standards and specifications of the water purveyor.
~ Public fire hydrants, fire services, and public water facilities necessary to meet Fire Department requirements are the developer's financiallHpOl"lSibi/it and
~ shall be installed by the water purveyor or by the developer at the water purveyor's discretion. ConlaCt the water purveyor indicated above tor additional
informalion.
ACCESS:
5t Provide two separate, dedicated rcutes of ingress/egress to the property entrance. The routes shall be paved, all weather.
ProvkIe an access road to Nch building lor lire apparatus. Access roadway shatl have an alt.-weather driving surface of not .& than 20 feet of unob-
SlnJcled_.
o Extend roadway 10 within 150 feet of all portions of lhe exterior wall of all single slory buildings.
o Extend roadway to .,,;thin 50 feet of the exterior wall of 811 multipkt-story buiklings.
Provide "NO PARKING- stgns whenever parking 01 vehides 'M)Uld possible reduce the clearance of access roadways to less than the required width. Signs
ara to raad "FIRE LANE-flO PARKlNG-M.C. Sac. 15.1&".
o Dead-end streets shall not exceed SOO feel in length and shaD have a minimum 40 foot radius turnaround.
o The names of any new streets (public or private) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval.
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All access roads and streets are to be constructed and usable prior to combustible construction.
Private fira hydrants shall be installed 10 prot8cl each building located moralhan 150 feol from the curb line. No fire hydrants should be \Mthin 40 feet of any
exterior wall. The hydrants shall be Wet Benwl type, with one 21h inch and 4 inch outlet. and approved by the Fir. Department Areas adjacent to fire .
hydrants shall be designated as a "NO PARKING- zone by painting an 8 inch wide, red stripe for 15 feet in each direction in front of the hydrant in such a
mlMer that it.,,;11 not be blocked by parked vehiclss. Lettering to be in white 6" by 1f.:-.
BUilDINGS:
\;1 Address numerals shall be installed on the bllilding at the front or other approved location in such a manner as to be visible from the frontage streeL Com.
~ mercial and muhi family address numerals shall be 6 inches tall, slngse family addresG numerals shall be 4 inches tall. The color of the numerals shaH con.
trast with the color of the background.
o ldenlify each gas ancI electric meter with the number of the unit it servel. ,
o Fire extinguishers musl be Installed prior to the building being occupied. The minimum raling for any fire extinguisher is 2A lOB/C. Mininum distribution of
'ire extinguishers must be such that no interior part of the building is over 75 leet travel dislanc~ from a fire extinguisher.
o Apartment houses with 16 or more units, hotels (motels) with 20 or more units. or apartments or hotels (motels) three stories or more in hei",t shalt be
equipped with automatic fire sprinklers designed to NFPA standads.
o All buildings. over 5,000 square feet, shall 00 equipped with an automatic 'jre $prinker system designed to NFP A standards. This inctudea existing buildings
vacant over 365 days.
o Sutmit plans for the lire protection system to thtt Fire Oepartment prior to beginning construction of the system. Pell1"lit required.
o Tenant improvements in all sprinklered buildir.gs ate:o be approved by the Fira Depanment prior to start of cons:ruction. Pannit required.
o Provide fire alarm (required throughout). Ptans InIJsI be approved by the Fire Depanment ~nor 10 start of installation. Permit required.
o Fire Department connection to sprinkler system/standpipe system. shall be- required at Fire Oepanment approved location.
8 Fire Code Pennij raquirad, sppIy el 200 e.sl 3r1 street, (909) 3&4-5388.
Fire Sprinkler monitoring required. Plans must b.3 approved by the Fire Department prior to the start of constnJction. Pennit required.
o Occupant Load.
Note: The appticant must request. in writinv. any cnanges to Fire Oepanment requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Development Project Conditions of Approval
300 North D Street - 4th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Project Number: Subdivision 05-48 Project Planner: Brian Foote Review Date: 07.20.2006
ITT 17793) & DP3 No. 06-03
Project Description/Business Name: Subdivide 7.7 acres into 18 SFR lots and construct 18 detached homes.
I Project Location/Address: Tentative Tract Map 17793 is located on the east side Service Account: cart
I ot Lynwood Way between Amanda and Byron Streets. service
I Reviewed By: e-mail: Phone: 909.384.5140
I Michelle Dyck-Turner dyck- turner_mi@ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
. Standard Development Requirements
Project shall meet all applicable Standard Development Requirements as attached.
. Integrated Waste Management Survey
Applicant shall submit an Integrated Waste Management Survey for each of the activities marked below
with the initial application to Planning for approval by the Public Services Department Refuse and Recycling
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D,VIs,on prior to Issuance of permits for each activity.
The information contained in the Survey as well as any related comments and mitigation provided by Public
Services shall be summarized in the Initial Study and EIR if required for the project under CEQA.
D Demolition & Site Preparation D Construction / Renovation
D Business Operations or Event
. Additional Requirements or Recommendations
MD/PS 6.27.2003
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Standard Development Requirements
300 North 0 Street - 4th Floor
San Bernardino. CA 92418
RESIDENTIAL TRACTS & LOTS
Collection Services
II. Residential refuse and recycling services are to be provided by the City of Son Bernardino Refuse & Recycling
Division a minimum of once weekly.
I~ The City shail provide upon request one set of a blue, green, and black 96 or 64-gailon automated service cart to
each single family unit, OR one set to every 2 units in multi-unit dweilings up to 8 units.
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Commercial requirements shall. apply to ail multi-unit dwellings over 8 units, unless otherwise approved.
Nonresidential establishments such as smail offices, shops, meeting halls, or churches, which generate 2 cubic
yaros or less of non-bulky waste per week and are located on the same side of a residential block receiving
automated cart service shall meet residential rather than commercial requirements.
Automated Cart Storage & Access
I 5. Reslaential units shail construct a minimum 4 feet by 11 feet concrete pad located out of view of public right-of-
way for storage at each set of up to 4 automated carts. If visible from the public right-of-way, the storage area
shall be screened by landscaping, or masonry or solid wood fencing. SHOW ON GRADING AND SITE PLANS.
a The path at travel from the storage pad to street shail be continuously paved without step or curb with 4-foot
,., minimum gate openings in wails and fencing. The path of travel may include a paved driveway or patio area.
I SHOW ON GRADING AND SITE PLANS.. I
Service Vehicle Access
7. Projects shall meet City Engineering vehicle access requirements on oil streets within a residential tract. These
requirements shall not limit requirements for Fire vehicle access.
Curbside Service Area
8. A minimum 14-foot linear space on the street along the curb adjacent to the driveway of each residence must
1 be clear tor automated service carts, with a minimum 2-toot setback and 13-foot vertical clearance of ail
1 obstructions such as structures, fences, and raised landscaping.
Gated Access
9. Gated properties that are locked and unmanned on service days anytime between the hours of 5 AM and 5 PM
Monday through Saturday shail provide access code or key to Public Services.
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Standard Requirements
Case:DP3 No. 06-03
Date: 07-20-2006
Reviewed by: B.F.
General Requirement:
( ) Commercial Industrial and Multi-Unit
( ) Assessment District
( x) Residential
( ) Purpose, Guidelines and submittal procedure
( x) Irrigation and Landscaping Plans.
( ) Contact the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department at (909) 384-5217 or 384-5314 for specific detailed requirements.
Specific Requirements:
( )
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( x )
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Maintenance of landscape areas
Planter Areas
Interior Planter Areas
Irrigation Systems
Setback Areas
Slope Areas
Ground Cover and Bedding Material
Erosion Control
Weed Control
Plant Materials:
( ) Plant list and climatic conditions
( x) Street Trees
( x) Plant Material Size Requirements and Ratios
Inspection and other Requirements:
( x) Irrigation System
( x) Landscaping
( ) Hardscape Items
( x) Street tree Specifications
( ) Arborist Report
( ) Removal or destruction of trees
() Screening Requirement (City, Dev. Code)
Note: fhe applIcant must request, in writing, any changes to the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services requirements. Additional information:
Standard requirements for front yard landscaping and Street Tree planting at the time of
Development. Submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans to the Public Works Dep!. for final
approval.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
ATTACHMENT E
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INITIAL STUDY FOR
Tentative Tract No. 17793
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
The proposed project is the development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential subdivision of
18 single-family lots, on approximately 7.7 acres within the Residential Suburban District (4.5 units per
gross acre, 7,200 square foot lot minimum). The project site is located east of Lynwood Way between
Byron Street on the north and Amanda Street on the south in the City of San Bernardino, California
(APN No. 1191-231-40 and 1191-231-41).
DATE:
June 26, 2006
PREPARED FOR
City of San Bernardino
Development Service Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(909) 384-5057
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PREPARED BY
MAPCO, Inc.
413 Mackay Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(909) 384-7464
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
REVIEWED BY
Independently reviewed, analyzed and exercised judgment
(n mr~g the determination, by the Development/Environmental Review Committee on
, '2..~ , pursuant to Section 21082 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a
proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt !Tom
CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal, not exempt from
CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
must be prepared. Receipt
1.
Tentative Tract No. 17793
Project Title:
2.
City of San Bernardino
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Lead Agency Name:
Address:
3.
Brian Foote, City Planner
(909) 384-5057 ext. 3396
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
4.
Project Location (AddresslNearest cross-streets): The proposed project is located on
approximately 7.7 acre, parcels (APN No. 1191-231-40 and 1191-231-41). The project site is
located east of Lynwood Way, between Byron Street on the north and Amanda Street on the south
in the City of San Bernardino, California (Refer to Figures I and 2, Regional Location Map and
Vicinity Map, respectively).
5. Project Sponsor:
Address:
GFR Enterprises, Inc.
434 North Second Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
6. General Plan Designation: Residential Suburban (RS)
7. Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, including, but not limited to, later
phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site feature necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets, if necessary): The proposed project is the
development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential subdivision of 18 single family lots,
on approximately 7.7 acres within the Residential Suburban (RS) land use district (4.5 units per
gross acre, 7,200 square foot lot minimum). The project site is located east of Lynwood Way,
between Byron Street on the north and Amanda Street on the south in the City of San Bernardino,
California (APN No. 1191-231-40 and 1191-231-41). Refer to Figure 3, Site Plan.
8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The project site is currently vacant and zoned RS. The
property is adjacent to single-family homes north and west. The project site is bounded on the east
and south by the Sand Creek flood control channel. East of the project site and across the channel
the land use is mobile homes. Southerly and across the flood control channel, the land is occupied
by apartments and a recreational vehicle storage facility.
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9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation
agreement):
The following permits will be required for construction of the proposed project:
Construction related permits from the City of San Bernardino (grading, building, fire. etc.); a Storm
Water Construction NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit, a Notice of
Intent must be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board; and a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) must be prepared and
implemented. A copy of the SWPPP must be retained on site for inspection by the Santa Ana
Regional Water Quality Control Board and the City.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact"' as indicated by the checklist on the following
pages.
0 Aesthetics 0 Agriculture Resources 0 Air Quality
0 Biological Resources 0 Cultural Resources 0 Geology / Soils
0 Hazards & Hazardous 0 Hydrology / Water Quality 0 Land Use / Planning
Materials 0 Noise 0 Population / Housing
0 Mineral Resources 0 Recreation 0 Transportation / Traffic
0 Public Services 0 Mandatory Findings of
0 Utilities / Service Systems Significance
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino Environmental Review Committee finds:
o I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[gI I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or
agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
o I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. .
o I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect I) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
o
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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a-c) The proposed project is the development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential
subdivision of 18 single family lots, on approximately 7.7 acres within the RS zone. The project
site is located east of Lynwood Way, south of Byron Street and north of Amanda Street. The
proposed project is not located within a scenic vista nor does it contain scenic resources. The
newly constructed residences would include additional landscaping and hardscape elements on a
currently vacant site. The project would complement and enhance adjacent developments and
increase the aesthetic value of the area according to Development Code standards. Impact to
aesthetics is not anticipated.
d) The project will create new light and glare as the site is currently vacant. The design and
placement oflight fixtures will be shown on site plans which require review for consistency with
City standards that requires shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Lighting will
be selected and located to confine the area of illumination to within the project site. Less than
significant impact is anticipated.
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II. AGRICUL TURE RESOURCES:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to a non-
agricultural use?
b) Connict with agricultural zoning, and existing
use, or Williamson Act Conservation Contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural uses?
Discussion:
Potentially
Slgni!icant
Impact
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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a) The California Resources Agency defines Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance for San Bernardino County as farmlands, which include dryland grains
of wheat, barley, oats, and dryland pasture. The project site does not meet these characteristics.
The proposed project does not Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
b) The project does not connict with agricultural zoning or land uses and is not part of a
Williamson Act Conservation Contract.
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a) As noted in the City of San Bernardino General Plan Program EIR (Section 4.3.2), continued
development will significantly contribute to the further degradation of the ambient air quality
of the South Coast Air Basin. The primary causes of the adverse impacts are daily vehicle trips
associated with maximum buildout of the City. Any development within the San Bernardino
area will aggravate the existing air quality that does not now meet State or Federal air quality
criteria. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the Program ElR
was prepared and impacts evaluated. No impact is anticipated.
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b) The proposed project was screened using the Urban Emission Model 2002 version 8.7
(URBPvlIS 2002) prepared by Jones & Stokes under the guidance of the San Joaquin Valley
Unilied Air Pollution Control District, the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, and
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The program generates
emissions estimates for land use development projects. The criteria pollutants screened for
included: reactive organic gases (RaG), nitrous oxides (NO,), carbon monoxide (CO), and
particulates (PM1o). Two of these, RaG and NO" are ozone precursors.
Construction Emissions
Construction grading and building emissions (during year 2006 through 2008) are estimated in
Tables 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The following construction assumptions were made: Site
grading/excavation approximately 2 month duration (one acre per day and 2 months of import
hauling) and building construction approximately 16 month duration.
Table 1
. URBEMIS2002 Site Grading Emissions Summary
(Pounds Per Day)
Source ROG NO, CO PMIO
Demolition - - - -
FUQitive Dust - - - 19.0
Off-Road Diesel 12.02 86.87 92.90 3.87
On-Road Diesel 0.50 11.24 1.87 0.26
Worker Trips 0.14 0.27 2.97 0.01
Total 12.66 98.38 97.74 23.14
SCAOMD Tbresbold 75 100 550 150
Sil!Ilificance No No No No
Source: URBEMIS 2002
Table 2
URBEMIS2002 Year 2007 Building
EmissioJls Summary (Pounds Per Day)
Source
ROG
3.94
0.08
23.02
2.09
29.13
75
No
0.37
1.60
150
No
NO,
28.76
0.04
0.02
12.04
40.86
100
No
CO
30.04
0.93
0.43
17.18
48.58
550
No
PM,.
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Table 3
URBEMIS2002 Year 2008 Building
Emissions Summary (Pounds Per Day)
Sou ree
ROG NO. CO PM,.
BId!! Const 3.94 27.48 30.90 LID
Worker Trios 0.07 0.04 0.87 om
Arch CoatinQ 23.02 0.02 0.43 m
Asnhalt 209 12.04 17.18 0.37
Total 29.12 39.58 49.38 1.48
SCAOMD Threshold 75 100 550 150
SiQnificance No No No No
Source: URBEMIS 2002
Since the South Coast Air Basin is in non-attainment status for ozone and suspended
particulates (PMIO), and to avoid any potential significant impacts, fugitive dust would be
mitigated by implementation of the following measures:
AQ-l The project shall comply with the requirements of the SCAQMD Rules 402
and 403, fugitive dust, which requires the implementation of Reasonable Available
Control Measures (RACM) for all fugitive dust sources, and the Air Quality
Management Plan (AMCP), which identifies Best Available Control Measures
(BACM) and Best Available Control Technologies (BACT) for area sources and
point sources, respectively. This would include, but not be limited to the following:
LThe project proponent shall ensure that construction equipment shall be
properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust emissions.
2. The - project proponent shall ensure that existin-g power sources are utilized
where feasible via temporary power poles to avoid on-site power generation.
3.The project proponent shall ensure that construction personnel are informed
of ride sharing and transit opportunities.
4.The project proponent shall ensure that any portion of the site to be graded
shall be pre-watered prior to the onset of grading activities.
(a) The project proponent shall ensure that watering of the site or other
soil stabilization method shall be employed on an on-going basis after the
initiation of any grading activity on the site. Portions of the site that are
actively being graded shall be watered regularly to ensure that a crust is
formed on the ground surface, and shall be watered at the end of each
workday.
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(b) The project proponent shall ensure that all disturbed areas are
treated to prevent erosion until the site is constructed upon.
(c) The project proponent shall ensure that landscaped areas are
installed as soon as possible to reduce the potential for wind erosion.
(d) The project proponent shall ensure that SCAQMD Rule 403 is
adhered to, ensuring the clean up of construction-related dirt on
approach routes to the site.
(e) The project proponent shall ensure that all grading activities are
suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes or when winds
exceed 25 miles per hour. This may require watering 2 times a day or as
necessary to comply with the SCAQMD requirements.
(I) All buildings on the project site shall conform to energy use guidelines
in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
During construction, exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive
dust generated by equipment traveling over exposed surfaces, would increase NOx and PMIO
levels in the area. The following measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts.
AQ-2. To reduce emissions, all equipment used in grading and construction must be
tuned and maintained to the manufacturer's specification to maximize efficient
burning of vehicle fuel.
AQ-3. The contractor shall utilize (as much as possible) pre-coated building
materials, water based or low VOC coating, and coating transfer or spray
equipment with high transfer efficiency, such as high volume, low pressure (HVLP)
spray method, or manual coatings application such as paint brush, hand roller,
trowel, dauber, rag, or sponge.
AQ-4. The project proponent shall, prior to the issuance of grading permit, receive
approval of an erosion control plan and PM10 plan from the Public Works Division
of the City Development Services Department.
AQ-5. The project proponent shall obtain any required permits from the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and will be subject to rules 402
and 403 to regulate short-term air pollutants.
Ooerational Emissions
According to Table 4, operational emissions would remain below SCAQMD thresholds. The
operational mobile source emissions were calculated using the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual 6th edition values programmed into the URBEMIS
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2002 model. In order to reflect the nature of the proposed project, the default value of 9.9 trips
per dwelling unit was used to reflect what would most likely be associated with the proposed
project. Emissions associated with these vehicle trips are listed in Table 4.
Table 4
URBEMIS2002 Operations Emissions Summary
(Pounds Per Day)
Source ROG NOx CO PM 10
Area Source 1.61 0.23 0.77 -
Mobile Source 1.95 2.12 23.67 1.81
Totals 3.56 2.35 24.44 1.81
SCAOMD Tbres. 55 55 550 150
Significance No No No No
Source: URBEMIS 2002
As indicated in Table 4, operational emissions of the proposed project would not exceed the
SCAQMD thresholds.
c) The project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant as indicated in Table 4. Furthermore, as noted in the General Plan Program EIR
(Section 4.3.2) continued development would contribute to pollutant levels (buildout, daily
vehicle trips) in the San Bernardino area, which already exceed State and Federal air quality
criteria. Long-term impacts are less than significant.
d) The project site is predominately surrounded with residential land uses. The short-term nature of
the construction and the size of the project site are not anticipated to cause significant impacts to
local residents with the implementation of SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Refer to Air Quality
mitigation measures referenced above.
e) The proposed project is the subdivision of approximately 7.7 acres into 18 single-family lots, a
density of 2.4 units per acre, in accordance with the RS District. The project proposed density
is significantly less than the maximum allowable density of 4.5 units per acre. The end use of
the proposed project is not anticipated to generate emissions that could cause climatic changes
or objectionable odors. No impact is anticipated.
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Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly 0 0 0 ~
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any 0 0 0 ~
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
e Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally 0 0 0 ~
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of 0 0 0 ~
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances 0 0 0 ~
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted 0 0 0 ~
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Continued
g) Other:
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
IncorporatIOn
0 0 0 ~
Discussion:
a-b/d-I) The vegetation on the property consists of a dense growth of non-native grasses and weeds with
some small shrubs in poor condition. The site appears to have been disked from time to time as
part of a fuel management or weed abatement program. Therefore, the site does not contain
habitat for sensitive or special status plant or wildlife species. No substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service is anticipated.
c) The project site is not located within federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.). Therefore,
impacts to wetlands are not anticipated.
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V. CUL Tl'RAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Be developed in a sensitive archaeological area
as identified in the City's General Plan?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to ~ 15064.5 of CEQA?
c) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined
in ~ 15064.5 of CEQA?
d) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
e) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
f) Other:
Discussion:
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
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a-e) The proposed project site is currently vacant. The site is not located in an area of concern for
Archaeological Resources or in an Urban Archaeological District containing Historical
Archaeological Resources. No impact is anticipated.
V-d) As mentioned above, the project site is located within an urbanized area and is an in-fill
development of approximately7.7 acres. No evidence is present to suggest that the proposed
project site has been used for human burials. The California Health Safety Code Section 7050.5
states that is human remains are discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the
County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources
Code section 5087.98. As adherence to the state law is required for all development projects, no
impacts are expected to occur.
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appear to be in a loose to medium dense state. Below that depth, the soils are generally in medium dense
to dense states to the maximum depths attained. Fills and/or disturbed materials were encountered to
depths of I to 3 feet. Neither bedrock nor groundwater was encountered within the exploratory borings
utilized for this investigation.
The following mitigation measures are recommended for general grading.
GS-l. Site preparations will necessitate the removal of a minimum of 7 feet of the looses to
medium dense soils within all areas to be graded. Following the removal the project
geologist should observe the bottom of the excavation and determine if additional loose
soils exist. If loose soils are encountered, recommendations for additional removals will be
made at that time.
GS-2. Following approval of the bottom excavation, the bottom should be scarified to a
depth of approximately 12 inches, moistened to between optimum moisture content and 3
percent above, and recompacted to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction in
accordance with ASTM 001557.
b/c)
The project site is located outside of the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone as depicted on
Figure S-3 of the City of San Bernardino's General Plan. However, the property is located within
an area designated as an approximate fault location requiring additional evaluation. Although the
site is outside the Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone two nearby faults, which could produce
significant ground shaking during an earthquake event, could potentially affect it. The faults
listed by their proximity to the project site are the San Andreas Fault, and the San Jacinto Fault;
each is discussed below.
The San Andreas Fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault extending through southern California
into northern California located approximately 1-1/2 miles north of the project site. The last
major rupture of the San Andreas Fault on the southern California segment occurred on January
9, 1857. Expected magnitudes of earthquake strength are between 6.8 and 8.0 moment
magnitude (Mw.).
The San Jacinto Fault is a right-lateral strike-slip, minor right-reverse fault located
approximately 6 miles southwest of the site. The San Jacinto Fault is 130 miles long affecting
communities including San Bernardino, Lorna Linda, Hemet (in Riverside County), and Ocotillo
Wells (in Imperial County). The last major earthquake on the San Jacinto was on April 9, 1968
when a 6.5 Mw occurred on the Coyote Creek segment. A possible earthquake occurring on the
San Jacinto Fault could be 7.5 Mw.
Earthquakes, due to their ground acceleration and shifting, can cause major damage to buildings
and create dangerous hazards to people through injury or death. Development in the seismically
active southern California region must mitigate these potential hazards through strict adherence
to the California Building Code (CBC) and recommendations by geotechnical engineers. Severe
seismic shaking of the site can be expected during the lifetime of the proposed residential
development. Therefore the developer will be required to implement established building
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construction requirements. The impact from earthquake hazards is therefore found to be less than
significant.
d) The upper soils encountered within the site are moderately susceptible to erosion by wind and
water. The project will be required to provide an erosion control and landscape planting and
irrigation plan for approval by the City prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
The impact related to soil erosion and topsoil is anticipated to be less than significant.
e) The site is located outside the areas subject to landslides, mudslides, or other similar hazards as
identified in Section 10.0-Safety, Figures S-7 of the City's General Plan. The site is located
within an area of Potential Ground Subsidence as indicted in Figure S-6 of the City's General
Plan. Field density determinations prepared for the Geotechnical Investigation for the project
indicate that the upper alluvial soils are in place in a loose to medium dense state and subject to
potential settlement. In order to minimize the amount of potential settlement, the removal and
replacement of a minimum of the upper 7 feet of the loose to medium dense soil will be
necessary. Impacts relating to landslides, mudslides, or other similar hazards are anticipated to
be less than significant.
f) The project site is located in an area of high liquefaction susceptibility as indicted on Figure S-5
of the City's General Plan. Liquefaction is a process in which strong ground shaking causes
saturated soils to lose their strength and behave as a fluid. Ground failure associated with
liquefaction can result in severe damage to structures. The geologic conditions for increased
susceptibility to liquefaction are: I) shallow depth to groundwater (i.e. less than 50 feet); 2)
presence of unconsolidated sandy alluvium, typically Holocene in age; and 3) strong ground
shaking. All three of these conditions must be present for liquefaction to occur, and all three of
these conditions occur on the site. The Geotechnical Investigation prepared by CHJ,
incorporated, evaluated the liquefaction potential for the project. The granular nature of the soils,
as well as the relative density of the underlying soils indicated by testing, calculations indicated
that certain soils underlying the site between the depths of 40 to 45 feet have a potential for
liquefaction. However, due to the thickness of the liquefiable layer and thickness of the overlying
non-liquefiable layer, the surface effects ofliquefaction are anticipated to be negligible.
g) The proposed project will not modify any unique physical features based on a site
survey/evaluation. No impact is anticipated.
h) No groundwater was encountered within the maximum depth explored and none is anticipated
within 40 feet below present grade. No unstable soil conditions would occur due to excavation,
grading, or fill activities. However, during the construction phase, project dust may be generated
due to the operation of machinery on-site or due to high winds. Additionally, erosion of soils
could occur due to a storm event. According to Figure S8 of the City's General Plan the site is
not located within the City Designated High Wind Area. However, precautions should be taken
to minimize wind borne erosion as outlined below. To avoid the erosion of soils due to
stormwater, the construction contractor would be required to implement a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP) to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit. Refer to the Hydrology section of this Initial Study for a
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comprehensive discussion. To avoid soil erosion due to unforeseen high winds and construction
traffic, mitigation measures would be implemented that would control soil loss and also
contribute to the reduction in air contaminants associated with minute soil particles ten microns
in diameter or less, referred to as PM1o. Refer to the Air Quality section of this Initial Study for
further discussion of the control of blowing soil and mitigation measures used to inhibit their
migration off-site. In addition, the applicant will be required to comply with the following
mitigation measures:
GS-3. The project proponent shaU, prior to issuance of grading permit, receive
approval of an erosion control plan and PMIO plan from the Public Works Division
of the City Development Services Department.
GS-4. An erosion control plan shaU be prepared and implemented for the project
that identifies specific erosion control measures to control on-site and off-site
erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion
of grading. This erosion control plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum.
a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in southern California.
b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any
erosion, which does occur either on-site as a result of this project, will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified
time frame.
c) Filing of a Notice of Intent and obtaining a project permit will be required
through the Water Quality Control Board relating to National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards prior to beginning
grading work.
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Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than No
Significant With Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 0 0 ~
environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 0 0 ~
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous 0 0 0 ~
or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
e proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list 0 0 0 ~
of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant
to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use 0 0 0 ~
.plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public
use airport, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere 0 0 0 ~
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
g) Expose people or structures to a significant risk 0 0 0 ~
of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
e urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
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Potentially
Signiticant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
No
Impact
Less Than
Signiticant
Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Continued
h) Other:
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Discussion:
a-b) Hazardous or toxic materials transported in association with construction of the project may
include items such as oils, paints, and fuels. All materials required during construction will be
kept in compliance with State and local regulations. With implementation of best management
practices and compliance with all applicable regulations, impact from the expected hazardous
materials is less th!ill significant.
c) The proposed project is the development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential
subdivision of 18 single family lots, on approximately 7.7 acres. The project is not anticipated to
emit hazardous emissions, handle hazardous, acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste.
Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
d) The project site is not listed as a hazardous waste" or substance material site. Recent site
inspection did not reveal the presence of discharge drums or illegal dumping of hazardous
materials. The site is not on the State Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites List and the
applicant is not proposing a land use that involves the use, manufacturing, storage or transport of
hazardous or potentially hazardous materials and no impact is anticipated.
e) The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is not within two miles of a public
airport. No impact is anticipated.
f) The proposed project is not anticipated to impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated.
g) According to the City of San Bernardino General Plan Figures S-8 and S-9, the proposed project
is not within Wind Hazard and Fire Hazard areas.
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a) Water service is provided by the East Valley Water District (EVWD). The East Valley Water
District also provides wastewater treatment. Sewer collection is provided by the East Valley
Water District. The proposed project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems
and therefore will not affect water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. No impact
is anticipated.
b) The proposed project is the development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential
subdivision of 18 single family lots, on approximately 7.7 acres within the RS District (4.5 units
per gross acre, 7,200 square foot lot minimum). The proposed project is consistent with the
General Plan. No groundwater recharge facilities exist in the area of the project. Therefore, no
significant impact to groundwater resources is anticipated.
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c-d) The project site is relatively flat and overgrown with grasses and weeds. Development of the site
would include the construction of buildings, concrete driveways, asphalt, and landscaped areas.
Stormwater runoff will occur from the project site due to the hardscape surfaces. Design of the
project would convey on-site flows to existing storm drain facilities The additional impervious
surfaces would increase surface run-off. Due to the nature of the project design and the large
amount of permeable surfaces that will remain as a result of the flood control building setback
zone, increases in storm water runoff will be minimized. The proper design of the project site
and the adequate planning, construction, maintenance, and funding for storm drain and flood
control facilities through drainage fees reduces the impact to less than significant.
e-f) To avoid alteration of surface water quality and groundwater quality TIM 17793 will be
required to implement Best Management Practices (BMP's) which work to reduce, to the
maximum extent practical, discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system. BMP's in place
during operations normally include worker education, landscape management, catch basins, and
street sweeping. No construction vehicle maintenance would occur at the site. The addition of
concrete and landscaping for on-site surfaces would reduce the amount of loose sediments
available to be washed off-site.
The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Construction activities covered under the State's
General Construction permit include removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other
activity that causes the disturbance of one acre or more. The General Construction permit
requires recipients to reduce or eliminate non-storm water discharges into storm water systems,
and to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region has issued an area-wide NPDES
Storm Water Permit for the County of San Bernardino, the San Bernardino County Flood
Control District, and the incorporated cities of San Bernardino County within the Santa Ana
Region. The City of San Bernardino then requires implementation of measures for a project to
comply with the area-wide permit requirements. The SWPPP will include BMPs to prevent the
project from polluting surface waters. This is a standard condition of approval applicable to most
urban projects. BMPs would include, but are not limited to street sweeping of paved roads during
construction, and the use of hay bales or sand bags to control erosion during the rainy season.
In addition, the City of San Bernardino requires construction projects to prepare and submit to
the City Engineer for approval, a Storm Water Quality Management Plan. Mitigation measures
listed below will be implemented to ensure impacts from water runoff and erosion is less than
signi ficant.
A final grading plan will be prepared in accordance with City standards to show how stormwater
runoff will be handled both during construction and post-construction. The following mitigation
measure would ensure that impacts would be less than significant.
W-I. The applicant shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan for the project
that includes a description of the proposed drainage system and the various
components that would be in place such as containment systems around storage areas,
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to contain any spills or leaks; and grease separators that would filter the stormwater
before it enters the storm drain system.
W -2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a site-specific drainage study, which
meets the standards of the City of San Bernardino Public Works Division will be
prepared by a Civil Engineer who is registered in the State of California. All
recommendations from this analysis, including facilities necessary to mitigate
drainage impacts, maximize percolation and groundwater recharge to the extent
feasible shall be incorporated into all grading and site improvement plans.
W-3. The applicant shall mitigate on-site storm water discharge sufficiently to
maintain compliance with the City's NPDES Storm Water Discharge Permit
Requirements. A "Notice of Intent (NO I)" shall be filed with the State Water Quality
Control Board for construction disturbing one acre or more of land. Prior to the
issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a Storm Water Pollution and
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices
(BMP's) that will be used on-site to reduce the pollutants into the storm drain system
to the maximum extent practical.
W-4. An erosion control plan shall be prepared and implemented for the proposed
project that identifies specific erosion control measures to control on-site and off-site
erosion from the time of ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion
of grading. This erosion control plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum.
a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in southern California.
b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any
erosion that does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time
frame.
c) Filing a Notice of Intent and obtaining a project permit will be required
through the Water Quality Control Board relating to a National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standard prior to beginning of grading
work.
g-h) The project site is located within the SOO-year Flood Zone as identified on Map Panel Number
0607lC7963F of the Flood Insurance Rate Map. The area subject to inundation is classified as
Shaded Zone X. Shaded Zone X indicates areas of 0.2 percent annual chance of flood; areas of I
percent annual chance of flood with average depths of less than I foot or drainage areas less
than I square mile; and areas protected by levees from I percent annual chance flood. The area
subject to inundation occurs along the Sand Creek Channel. According to the City of San
Bernardino General Plan, development and/or the construction of any structure intended for
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human occupancy within the IOO-year flood plain as mapped by the Federal Emergency
management Agency (FEMA) should be prohibited unless adequate mitigation is provide
against flood hazards. As noted above, the site is not located within the 1 DO-year flood plain as
mapped by FEMA.
i) According to Figure S-2 of the City' General Plan, the site lies within the Limit of Flooded Area
with Dam Failure of the Seven Oaks Dam. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
inundated areas shown on Figure S-2 reflect events of an extremely remote nature. The impacts
associated with dam inundation are considered to be less than significant.
j) There are no oceans, lakes or reservoirs near the project site; therefore impacts from seiche and
tsunami are not anticipated.
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IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the
project:
a) Physically divide an established community? 0 0 0 I2.SJ
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, 0 0 0 I2.SJ
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat 0 0 0 I2.SJ
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
e d) Be developed within the Hillside Management 0 0 0 I2.SJ
Overlay District?
e) Be developed within Foothill Fire Zones A, B, 0 0 0 I2.SJ
or C as identified in the City's General Plan?
t) Be developed within the Airport Influence Area 0 0 I2.SJ 0
as adopted by the San Bernardino International
Airport Authority?
g) Other: 0 0 0 I2.SJ
Discussion:
a-b) The proposed project is the subdivision of approximately 7.7 acres into 18 residential lots. The
project is located east of Lynwood Way south of Byron Street and north of Amanda Street. The
minimum lot size will be consistent with the existing land use designation of RS. The maximum
allowable density within the RL district is 4.5 dwelling units per acre. The applicant is proposing
2.4 dwelling units per acre. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. Therefore,
impacts to land use and zoning is not anticipated.
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c) The project site is not within a Hep or Conservation Plan. The site does not contain habitat for
sensitive or special status plant or wildlife species. No substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
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status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department
ofFish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service is anticipated.
d) According to the City's General Plan, property containing areas of I 5-percent slopes and greater
are considered within the Hillside Management Overlay District. The project site does not
contain slopes greater than 15-percent. Therefore, the proposed project is not within the Hillside
Management District. No impact is anticipated
e) According to the City's General Plan Figure S-9, the project site is not located within a Fire
Hazard Area.
f) The proposed project is within an Airport Influence Area as identified in Figure LU-4 of the City
of San Bernardino's General Plan. The closest airport is the San Bernardino International Airport
(former Norton Air Force Base) located approximately 2 miles southerly of the site. The project
is consistent with the policies of the General Plan as outlined for the protection of air space of the
San Bernardino International Airport and minimize related noise and safety impacts on citizens
and businesses. As required by State Law for real estate transactions within the Airport Influence
Area, as shown on Figure LU-4, the developer shall be required to provide
notification/disclosure statements to alert potential buyers and tenants of the presence of and
potential impacts from the San Bernardino International Airport. Due to the location of the site to
the limits of the Airport Influence Area, there are no significant project-related impacts
associated with airports or airfields. No impact is anticipated.
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X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known 0 0 0 ~
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of a locally-important mineral 0 0 0 ~
resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use
plan?
c) Be located in a Mineral Resource Zone as 0 0 0 ~
adopted by the State Mining and Geology Board
and identified in the City's General Plan?
. Discussion:
a-b) No loss of valuable mineral resource will occur with the development of the project. The project
will demand aggregate resources in the construction of the 18 single-family homes. Steel, wood,
concrete, and asphalt will be required as part of the construction. These resources are
commercially available in the southern California region without any constraint; no potential for
adverse impacts to the natural resources base supporting these materials is forecast to occur over
the foreseeable future. This demand is not significant due to the abundance of available local
aggregate resources. The proposed project does not lie within a Regionally Significant Aggregate
Sector as defined in Figure NRC-3 of the San Bernardino City General Plan. No loss of mineral
resources would occur by project approval. No impact is anticipated.
c) The project is located within Mineral Resource Zone 2 as adopted by the State Mining and
Geology Board as identified in the City's General Plan, Figure NRC-3. Mineral Resource Zone-
2 are areas where the available geologic infonnation indicates that there are significant mineral
deposits or that there is a likelihood of significant mineral deposits. The proposed project is an
infill project of approximately 7.7 acres. The State Mining and Geology Board does not utilize
"existing land uses" as criteria in its classification of Mineral Resources Zones. This may result
in the classification of MRZ's that are already developed, rendering these areas unsuitable for
mineral production. The surrounding properties of the project site are all developed as residential
or commercial. No impact is anticipated
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XI. :"lOlSE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise D [8J D D
levels in excess of standards established in the
City's General Plan or Development Code, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of D D [8J D
excessive groundborne vibration or
groundbourne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient D D [8J D
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in D [8J D D
. ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use D D [8J D
plan or Airport Influence Area, would the
project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) Other: D 0 0 [8J
Discussion:
ald)The proposed project is anticipated to generate short-term construction noise. The project is not
anticipated to expose people to noise levels or generate noise levels in excess of standards
established in the City's General Plan or Development Code. However, the following mitigation
measure will further mitigate any short-term construction noise impacts.
N-l. All construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm,
Monday through Saturday and not allowed on Sunday. Additionally the following
requirements shall be imposed in order to further mitigate the impacts of noise.
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· All construction vehicles shall have mufflers and be maintained in good
operating order at all times.
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. All trucks waiting to be loaded or unloaded with construction material
and or/during operation of the facility shall not be left to idle for more
than 10 minutes.
b-c) The proposed project would be developed in an area of the City zoned RS. The project site and
vicinity are zoned within residential districts. The developer will be required to follow the City
noise standards of permitted hours and days of operation for construction. The hours of operations
will be between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The project is not anticipated to generate noise in excess of the
. City standards. Noise impacts are considered to be short-term (construction phase). Therefore, less
than significant impact is anticipated.
e) The proposed project is within an Airport Influence Area as identified in Figure LU-4 of the
City of San Bernardino's General Plan. The closest airport is the San Bernardino International
Airport (former Norton Air Force Base) located approximately 2 miles southerly of the site. No
impact is anticipated.
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a) Construction activities at the site would be short-term and would not attract new employees to
the area since there is an existing pool of construction labor in the region. The project includes
the development of7.7 acres into 18 homes. The development is anticipated to generate a ratio of
2.6 persons per unit or approximately 47 additional residents. However, growth is anticipated
and is designed in accordance with the City of San Bernardino General Plan. No adverse impact
is anticipated.
b) The proposed project is the development of a 18-10t subdivision. No housing currently exists on-
site. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and it would not displace residents
of the community. No impact is anticipated.
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XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse D D ~ D
physical impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered governmental
facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire protection, including medical aid? D D ~ D
Police protection? D D ~ D
Schools? D D ~ D
. Parks or other recreational facilities? D D ~ D
Other governmental services? .D D ~ D
b) Other: D D ~ D
Discussion:
a) Fire Protection: The City of San Bernardino has a mutual aid agreement with the County of San
Bernardino and the California Department of Forestry for local fire protection. The State
currently is providing funding and operational assistance via the State Chaparral Management
and Forest Stewardship Programs to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, improve important
wildlife habitat, and enhance watershed value.
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical
services to the project site and vicinity. The Fire Department provides emergency medical care
(with emergency medical team. personnel and paramedics), "HazMat" (hazardous materials)
teams and resources, and aircraft rescue and fire fighting services. The Fire Department also
conducts fire safety inspections of businesses, and educates the public about safety measures
through school and disaster preparedness programs.
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The City of San Bernardino Fire Department has 12 fire stations. The nearest two fire stations to
the project site are Fire Station 226, located at 1920 North Del Rosa, and Fire Station 228,
located at 3398 East Highland Avenue, each approximately one mile west and east of the site.
Developer Impact fees are collected at the iime of building permit issuance. Therefore, impacts
to fire protection are anticipated to be less than significant.
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Developer will pay "Law Enforcement and Fire Suppression Facilities. Equipment Vehicles Fee"
as a standard requirement prior to permit issuance.
Police Protection: Law enforcement services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Police
Department.
The City of San Bernardino is divided into five Districts. The project site is located in the
Eastern District. The police substation nearest the project site is located at 1535 East Highland
A venue. All emergency calls and requests for service trom the project site will be dispatched
from the main police station at 710 North D Street.
Development of the project site will generate an incremental increase in the need for police
protection in the project area. As the project is developed, there will be a related increase in
service calls typical of suburban areas (domestic problems, theft, vandalism, etc.). Crime rates
are not anticipated to increase in the area, however the projection of increases directly associated
with development of the project would be speculative. The City of San Bernardino Police
Department reviews its needs on a yearly basis and adjusts service levels as needed to maintain
an adequate level of public protection. Developer Impact fees are collected at the time of
building permit issuance. Therefore, impacts to law enforcement are anticipated to be less than
significant.
Schools: The project site is located within the boundary of the San Bernardino City Unified
School District. The following schools provide educational services to the project area:
Emmerton Elementary School (1888 Arden Avenue), Del Vallejo Middle School (1885 East
Lynwood), and San Gorgonio High School (2299 East Pacific Street). Other nearby elementary
and middle schools are Cole Elementary School (1331 Cole Avenue), Highland Pacific
Elementary School (334Opacific Street), and Serrano Middle School (313 I Piedmont Avenue).
Developer Impact fees are collected at the time of building permit issuance. Therefore, impacts
to schools are anticipated to be less than significant.
Parks: The proposed project is anticipated to generate approximately 47 people. According to the
General Plan, a community park exists approximately one-half mile west (Rich Speicher Family
Memorial Park) of the site. The San Bernardino Soccer Complex is located on Pacific Street,
approximately one-half mile northwesterly of the project site. Developer Impact fees are
collected at the time of building permit issuance. Developer will pay Parkland and open Space
Acquisition and Park Improvement Fee prior to permit issuance. Therefore, impacts to parks are
anticipated to be less than significant.
Government Services: The proposed development would not require the use of governmental
services beyond the approval and permitting process. The proposed project is consistent with the
General Plan. Developer will pay "Library Facilities and collection Fee, Aquatics Facilities Fee
and Public Meeting Facilities Fee prior to permit issuance. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
b) Solid Waste: The proposed project will be served by the City of San Bernardino Refuse &
Recycling Division, which provides collection services to residential and commercial customers
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for refuse, recyclables, and greenwaste. Materials that ate not recycled as compliance with
Intergraded Waste Management Act (AB 939) are taken to one of two regional landfills in the
valley (San Timoteo: pennitled until 2026 or Mid-Valley: pennitted until 2033). The existing
solid waste provider (City of San Bernardino) would provide service to the project site.
Significant impact to solid waste services is not anticipated.
Maintenance of Public Facilities: The addition.al amount of traffic generated by the proposed
project is not anticipated to be significant and would not lead to depressed levels of service at
local intersections. The increased traffic at the proposed location would use local streets and
impact on their deterioration is not anticipated. The project applicant would be required to pay
fees established by the Public Works division to minimize impacts to public roads. Therefore,
potential impacts to maintenance oflocal roads are anticipated to be less than significant.
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XIV. RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing 0 0 r8J 0
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities 0 0 0 r8J
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment? r8J
c) Other: 0 0 0
Discussion:
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a) The proposed project is the development of Tentative Tract Map No. 17793, a residential
subdivision of 18 single family lots, on approximately 7.7 acres. The project is anticipated to
generate approximately 47 people. According to the deneral Plan, a community park exists
approximately one-half mile west (Rich Speicher Family Memorial Park) of the site. The
proposed project would be required to pay recreational impact fees and/or designate area for
parkland (City Municipal Code, Chapter 15.56). Pay Parkland and Open Space Acquisition and
Park Improvement Fee prior to permit issuance. Less than significant impact is anticipated.
b) The project does not include recreational facilities. The applicant will be required to pay
recreational impact fees and/or designate area for parkland (City Municipal Code, Chapter
15.56). No new or expanded recreational facilities will be required. No impact is anticipated.
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roadways or intersections per the land use designation of RS. However, in order to analyze
potential impacts, a Traffic Impact Study was prepared. The purpose of this study was to analyze
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the impacts, if any, from traffic generated by the proposed project on the existing circulation
system, and the intersection of Val aria Drive and Pacific Street.
Based upon the Traffic Impact analysis, the intersection of Valaria Drive and Pacific Street is
presently operating at acceptable levels of service (LOS D or better). As indicated in the Warrant
Analysis section of the Traffic Impact Study, the intersection meets one of the eight warrants for
signalization. The project contributes to the overall impacts of the intersection. The following
traffic mitigation measure is recommended:
T-I The developer shall contribute the project's share of the cost for the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Valaria Drive and Pacific Street. The developer shall
contribute $36,000 toward a new traffic signal at Valaria Drive and Pacific Street, based
upon an 18% fair share of traffic using Val aria Drive at Pacific Street and an overall cost
of $200,000 for a new traffic signal.
T -2 The developer shall pay Development Impact Fees prior to permit issuance.
Contribution of the projects share of costs would reduce impacts to less than significant.
c) The proposed project would not impact air or rail traffic. The nearest airport is the San Bernardino
International Airport located approximately 2 miles southeast with air traffic patterns offset south
of the site. The site is not near and would not require rail service. No impact is anticipated.
d) Although there may be an incremental increase to the existing vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists in
the area, the project scale is sufficiently small enough, and corresponds with the existing land use to
the extent that the potential impact is less than significant.
e) Project implementation would not increase hazards to bicyclists or pedestrians, nor would it
conflict with alternative transportation. The developer would be required to install sidewalks per
city standards. No impact is anticipated.
f) The applicant will be required to provide adequate parking spaces as indicated in the development
code. Thus no impact is anticipated.
g) The proposed project will not conflict with existing policies regarding alternative transportation and
no impact is anticipated.
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Discussion:
a) The proposed project will be served by the East Valley Water District sewer system, which has
waste treated by the San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant (SBWRP). The project will be
required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board and the City
regarding wastewater. Impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
b/e) Water service and sewer collection is provided by the East Valley Water District. The proposed
project will not affect water quality standards or have a significant impact to water demand upon
the providing agency. The proposed project will not significantly increase the capacity of waste
discharge requirements. The project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems.
Impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
The East Valley Water District (EVWD) provides water service, from groundwater supplies and
has a system to serve planned development in this area. The applicant will be required to pay
fees for service to the EVWD. Impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
c) Storm water discharges will be conveyed into existing storm water system. However, the project
will increase demand upon storm drain systems due to the increased runoff from new hardscape
and rooftop proposed. Refer to Section VIII: Hydrology and Water Quality. Impacts are
anticipated to be less than significant.
d) The project is served by East Valley Water District water system. There is currently a sufficient
water supply available from the EVWD to serve this project. Impacts are anticipated to be less
than significant.
fig) The proposed project will be served by the City of San Bernardino Refuse & Recycling
Division, which provides collection services to residential and commercial customers for refuse,
recyclables, arid greenwaste. Materials that are not recycled as compliance with Intergraded
Waste Management Act (AB 939) are taken to one of two regional landfills in the valley (San
Timoteo: permitted until 2026 or Mid-Valley: permitted until 2033). It is anticipated that the
existing solid waste provider (City of San Bernardino) can provide service to the project site.
Impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impacl
Impact With Impacl
MitigatIOn
Incorporation
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade 0 0 [gJ 0
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 ~
individually limited, but cumulatively
. considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.) .
c) Does the project have envirorunental effects 0 0 0 [gJ
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Discussion:
a) This Initial Study identifies short-term impacts to air quality and noise with development of the
proposed project. The Initial Study also identifies potential impacts to Water and Hazardous
Materials however these potential impacts can be mitigated and are regulated by the City of San
Bernardino and the State ofCalifomia. The short-term impacts to air quality and noise will occur
due to proposed construction activities and will cease once construction ceases. All of the
potential impacts can be mitigated by measures included in this Initial Study. These mitigation
measures will reduce project-related impacts to a less than significant level.
.
b) Impacts associated with the proposed project would not be considered adverse or unfavorable.
The project is not anticipated to generate significant amounts of air pollutants. The addition of
landscaping and lighting of the proposed development would be required to abide by the
regulations set forth in the City's Development Code. No significant cumulative adverse impacts
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are anticipated with implementation of the proposed development, as approximately SO-percent
of the project vicinity is developed. No impact is anticipated
c) The development of the site as proposed would not cause adverse impacts on humans, either
directly or indirectly. This Initial Snidy identifies construction-related emissions criteria, as
having a potential impact. However, proposed mitigation measures will reduce the impact to a
less than significant level. Therefore, no substantially adverse effects on human beings are
foreseen by the development of the proposed project. No impact is anticipated
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REFERENCES. The following references cited in the Initial Study are on file in the Development
Services Department.
I. City of San Bernardino General Plan, November 2005
2. City of San Bernardino General Plan Land Use Plan/Zoning Districts Map
3. City of San Bernardino Development Code (Title 19 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code)
4. City of San Bernardino Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey
5. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Map
6. South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook
7. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Panel No. 06071C7963F.
8. "Water Quality Control Plan Santa Ana River Basin (8)," prepared by California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, 1995.
9. "URBEMIS 2002 Version 8.7," Urban Emissions Model Computer Program, provided by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District.
10. "Focused Traffic Impact Study and Warrant Analysis for TIM 17793," prepared by Iranstech
Engineers, Inc., March 13, 2006.
II. "Geotechnical Investigation Proposed Residential Development Southwest of Victoria Avenue and
Pacific Street, San Bernardino, California, Prepared for GFR Enterprises," prepared by CHJ
Incorporated, June 21,2005.
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A TT ACHMENT F
MITIGA nON MONITORING/REPORTING PROGRAM
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 17793
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TYPE 3 No. 06-03
V ARIANCE No. 06-02
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared by Development Services
Department staff to implement the mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study for Tentative
Tract Map No. 17793 and Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03. This program has been
prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of San Bernardino.
CEQA Section 21081.6 requires adoption of a monitoring and/or reporting program for those
measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects on the
environment. The law states that the monitoring or reporting program shall be designed to ensure
compliance during project implementation.
The Mitigation MonitoringlReporting Program contain the following elements:
1.
The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to
ensure compliance. The program lists the mitigation measures contained within
the Initial Study.
A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each
mandatory mitigation action. This procedure designates who will take action,
what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be
reported.
The program contains a separate Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance Record
for each action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent actions and dates
will be logged, and copies of permits, correspondence or other data relevant will
be retained by the City of San Bernardino.
The program is designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes to
compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those
responsible for the program. If changes are made, new monitoring compliance
procedures and records will be developed and incorporated into the program.
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The individual measures and accompanying monitoring/reporting actions are listed on the
following pages. They are numbered in the same sequence as presented in the Initial Study.
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MITIGATION MEASURES
AIR QUALITY
AQ-l The project shall comply with the requirements of the SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403,
fugitive dust, which requires the implementation of Reasonable Available Control Measures
(RACM) for all fugitive dust sources, and the Air Quality Management Plan (AMCP), which
identifies Best Available Control Measures (BACM) and Best Available Control Technologies
(BACT) for area sources and point sources, respectively. This would include, but not be limited
to the following:
I. The project proponent shall ensure that construction equipment shall be properly maintained
and serviced to minimize exhaust emissions.
2. The project proponent shall ensure that existing power sources are utilized where feasible via
temporary power poles to avoid on-site power generation.
3.The project propon(\nt shall ensure that construction personnel are informed of ride sharing and
transit opportunities.
4.The project proponent shall ensure that any portion of the site to be graded shall be pre-watered
prior to the onset of grading activities:
o The project proponent shall ensure that watering of the site or other soil stabilization method
shall be employed on an on-going basis after the initiation of any grading activity on the site.
Portions of the site that are actively being graded shall be watered regularly to ensure that a
crust is formed on the ground surface, and shall be watered at the end of each workday.
o The project proponent shall ensure that all disturbed areas are treated to prevent erosion until
the site is constructed upon.
o The project proponent shall ensure that landscaped areas are installed as soon as possible to
reduce the potential for wind erosion.
o The project proponent shall ensure that SCAQMD Rule 403 is adhered to, ensuring the clean
up of construction-related dirt on approach routes to the site.
o The project proponent shall ensure that all grading activities are suspended during first and
second stage ozone episodes or when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. This may require
watering 2 times a day or as necessary to comply with the SCAQMD requirements.
o All buildings on the project site shall conform to energy use guidelines in Title 24 of the
California Administrative Code.
AQ-2. To reduce emissions, all equipment used in grading and construction must be tuned and
maintained to the manufacturer's specification to maximize efficient burning ofvehic1e fuel.
AQ-3. The contractor shall utilize (as much as possible) pre-coated building materials, water
based or low VOC coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer efficiency.
such as high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray method, or manual coatings application such as
paint brush, hand roller, trowel, dauber, rag, or sponge.
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HYDROLOGY & WATER OUALITY
W -I. The applicant shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan for the project that includes
a description of the proposed drainage system and the various components that would be in place
such as containment systems around storage areas, to contain any spills or leaks; and grease
separators that would filter the stormwater before it enters the storm drain system.
W-2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a site-specific drainage study, which meets the
standards of the City of San Bernardino Public Works Division will be prepared by a Civil
Engineer who is registered in the State of California.' All recommendations from this analysis,
including facilities necessary to mitigate drainage impacts, maximize percolation and
groundwater recharge to the extent feasible shall be incorporated into all grading and site
improvement plans.
W-3. The applicant shall mitigate on-site storm water discharge sufficiently to maintain
compliance with the City's NPDES Storm Water Discharge Permit Requirements. A "Notice of
Intent (NOl)" shall be filed with the State Water Quality Control Board for construction
disturbing one acre or more of land. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall
submit a Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best
Management Practices (BMP's) that will be used on-site to reduce the pollutants into the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practical.
W-4. An erosion control plan shall be prepared and implemented for the proposed project that
identifies specific erosion control measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time
of ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This erosion control
plan shall include the following measures at a minimum.
· Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods
experienced in southern California.
. An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion that
does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
. Filing a Notice of Intent and obtaining a project permit will be required through the Water
Quality Control Board relating to a National Polllltion Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) standard prior to beginning of grading work.
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NOISE
N-!. All construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday
through Saturday and not allowed on Sunday, Additionally the following requirements shall be
imposed in order to further mitigate the impacts of noise:
· All construction vehicles shall have mufflers and be maintained in good operating order at all
times.
· All trucks waiting to be loaded or unloade4 with construction material and or/during
operation of the facility shall not be left to idle for more than 10 minutes.
TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC
T -I The developer shall contribute the project's share of the cost for the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Valaria Drive and Pacific Street. The developer shall
contribute $36,000 toward a new traffic signal at Valaria Drive and Pacific Street, based upon an
18% fair share of traffic using Valaria Drive at Pacific Street and an overall cost of $200,000 for
a new traffic signal.
T -2 The developer shall pay Development Impact Fees prior to permit issuance.
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SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Valerie Ross, Development Services Director
From: Doug Dupree, Fire Marshal jJ
Subject: IT-17793
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We have reviewed the proposed project IT - 17793 and have concluded that a secondary means
ofingresslegress will not be required. We have however been informed that there may be a
means to provide an emergency access point through Speicher Park. Providing this secondary
access point would provide alternative access for the fIre department during an emergency and
would enhance the level of fIre protection to the entire area.
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Fro",: ~ichard K Faucett, 1449 Valaria Dr. Highland, CA 92346
To; City of San Bernardino
Development Services Dept.
300 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Subject: Tentative Tract Map No. 17793
(Subdivision No. 05-48)
Variance No. 06-02 and
Development Permit Type 3 No. 06-03
Dear Sir,
-This proposal is very similar to one that was rejected just
a very few months ago. I continue to object to the building
of additional homes in this subdivision.
There are now more that one hundred homes in this subdivision
and contrary to current regulations, there is only one access
point to the area. In the event of an emergency situation in
this subdivision that requires the evacuation of the residents
this would be a major problem. Should something happen that
would make the part of Valaria Drive between Pacific St. and
Byron or Lynwood street imrassable all of the residents would
be trapped within the subdivision.
It should be noted that this last situation has occurred twice
in the thirty years I have lived here. Once caused by a house
fire and once by a downed power pole that took 4 days to be cleared.
I have no objection to the proposed additional homes if a
second access to the subdivision is provided either before
or during the construction of the homes. The last propossl
suggested a traffic light be installed at the intersection of
Valaria Drive and Pacific St. While this might ease normal
access to the area it does nothing to mitigate the problems
noted above.
Thank you for your consideration.
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