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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-Development Services OR: ~i'I':~L CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: James Funk, Director Subject: Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 - A request to establish commercial design guidelines for the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area. Dept: Development Services Date: July 17, 2001 MCC Date: August 6, 2001 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: None Recommended Motion: That the Public Hearing be closed, the Negative Declaration be adopted, the first reading be waived, and the ordinance be laid over for final adoption. ~V~ James Funk Contact person: Valerie C. Ross Phone: 384.5057 Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Ordinance Ward: 4 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: PiWJI~ S J/b/~I #t,) I line. - \ \0\ Agend #10 J/;ojol CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 Mayor and Common Council meeting of August 6, 2001 Applicant: Economic Development Agency 201 North "E" Street, Suite 301 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Owner: Various BACKGROUND: The 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area was established in June 2000. The establishment of design guidelines was an agenda item at the 40th Street Project Area Committee (pAC) meetings of June 28, 2000 and July 26, 2000. Throughout Fall 2000 the PAC and residents were presented with a Visual Preference Survey from which the design guidelines were created. At its meeting of July 3, 2001 the Planning Commission considered the Development Code Amendment. No objections were received by staff or at the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a 9 to 0 vote. Commissioners Derry, Durr, Enciso, Garcia, Lockett, Ramirez, Sauerbrun, Thrasher and Welch were present and no one was absent. Refer to the Planning Commission staff report, Exhibit 1, for a complete discussion of the project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None; the Agency paid all Development Code Amendment application fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council close the public hearing, adopt the Negative Declaration, and adopt the ordinance which approves Development Code Amendment No. 01-04, and adopt based on the Findings of Fact in the Planning Commission staff report. Exhibits: 1 2 Planning Commission Staff Report Ordinance SUMMARY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION CASE: Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 AGENDA ITEM: HEARING DATE: WARD: 1 July 3, 2001 4 APPLICANT: Economic Development Agency 201 North "E" Street, Suite 301 San Bernardino, CA 92401 OWNER: Various REQUEST/LOCATION: A request to establish commercial design guidelines for the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area. The guidelines would only affect properties used for commercial businesses or purposes and vacant parcels within a commercial land use district. CONSTRAINTS/OVERLAYS: None ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: [J Not Applicable [J Exempt iii No Significant Effects, Negative Declaration [J Potential Effects, EIR STAFF RECOMMENDATION: iii Approval [J Conditions [J Denial [J Continuance to: DCA 01-04 Hearing Date: July 3. 2001 Page 2 REOUEST The Economic Development Agency proposes to establish commercial design guidelines for the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area. Design guideline topics include: site planning, parking and circulation design, landscaping design, and building architecture. The guidelines would only affect properties used for commercial businesses or purposes and vacant parcels within a commercial land use district. A copy of the proposed guidelines is provided as Attachment B. BACKGROUND The 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area was established in June 2000. The establishment of design guidelines was an agenda item at the 40th Street Project Area Committee (PAC) meetings of June 28, 2000 and July 26, 2000. Throughout Fall 2000 the PAC and residents were presented with a Visual Preference Survey from which the design guidelines were created. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The following public review opportunities were provided in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act regulations: . ERC Review of the Negative Declaration & Design Guidelines: February 22, 2001 . Notice ofIntent posted with the County Clerk: February 23, 2001 . Negative Declaration: Public Review Period: March 1,2001 - March 21,2001 . ERC Review of Public Comments: March 22, 2001 After close ofthe 20-day review period, Staff received no comments on the Negative Declaration. FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS 1. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the General Plan? Yes. The creation of design guidelines is consistent with Goal4D which says that the City shall "maintain and enhance commercial regional cores and economically sound community-serving commercial concentrations. " The guidelines will create minimum standards for design by which the community and staff can evaluate new development and renovation of existing facilities. The design guidelines will help the neighborhood commercial district create a more consistent- looking and attractive corridor for residents, business owners and customers. 2. Would the proposed amendment be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City? No. It would serve the public interest in that it would encourage development to maintain a high quality and a pleasing appearance. The guidelines would not allow development that does not meet minimum local, state and federal requirements for health and safety. Such guidelines may DCA 01-04 Hearing Date: July 3. 2001 Page 3 lead to more convenience in that better access to properties may result and new business desired by the neighborhood may be drawn to the area. CONCLUSION The proposal meets all necessary Findings of Fact for approval of Development Code Amendment No. 01-04. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend that the Mayor and Common Council: . Adopt the Negative Declaration; . Approve Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report. Respectfully Submitted, txt V~(;,~ James Funk Director of Development Services ~p~ Margaret Park, AICP EDA Project Manager Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Vicinity Map Proposed 40th Street Design Guidelines Initial Study and Notice ofIntent 40th Street Redevelopment Project ~UD~ ] . ] eonnota .. D . ~ c . f > i c Glenf81r . - iil . 47th 51. 45th 51. 44th 51. . . c ~ e . @ . ~ ~ NORTH Not to scale ATTAUiMEteJr \'AI! City 01 San Bernardino . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adopted: August 20, 2001 Effective: September 20, 2001 1 ORDINANCE NO. He-H01 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING 3 CHAPTER G19.10 (DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ADD TEXT 4 ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. 5 6 THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 7 8 SECTION 1. Chapter G19.10 of the Municipal Code (Development Code) is amended to add Section GI9.l0.060, "40th Street Project Area Design Guidelines" as shown in Exhibit A 9 10 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 11 1111 12 1111 13 1111 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 He-HOl 1 2 3 4 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER G19.10 (DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ADD TEXT ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and 6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j oint regular meeting thereof, held 7 on the 20th day of August ,2001, by the following vote to wit: 8 Council Members: ABSENT ABSTAIN NAYS AYES x x x x 14 SUAREZ x 15 ANDERSON 16 17 18 19 x x MC CAMMACK City Clerk The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this day of August 20 21 22 23 24 Approved as to form and legal content: 200 1. JUDITH V ALLES, Mayor City of San Bernardino 25 JAMES F. PENMAN 26 City Attorney 27 By: (k,--.GI 7-. (,~ U 28 2 4U" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.XX DRAFT 401h STREET PROJECT AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES EXHIBIT "A" 1. GENERAL The following design guidelines are intended as a reference framework to assist owners, tenants, architects and contractors in understanding the 40" Street Project Area goals and objectives for high quality development. The guidelines complement the mandatory site development regulations contained in Chapter 19.06 of the Development Code by providing examples of appropriate design solutions and by providing design interpretations of the various mandatory regulations. The design guidelines are general and may be interpreted with some flexibility in their application to specific projects. The guidelines will be utilized during the City's design review process to encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time providing the flexibility necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project designers. Unless there is a compelling reason, these design guidelines shall be followed. If the Development Review Committee waives a guideline, members of the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Common Council shall be notified. The Mayor or any Councilperson may file an appeal within 15 days of the DRC's approval of the waiver. No fee shall be required for such appeal. 2. APPLICABILITY The provisions of this section shall apply to all development in commercial areas within the 40" Street Project Area. Any addition, remodeling, relocation, construction or reconstruction requiring a building permit within any commercial land use district subject to review by the Development Services Department or the Development Review Committee shall adhere to these guidelines where applicable. Exception: These provisions shall not apply to tenant improvements that do not change the exterior of the building. 3. GENERAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES A. PURPOSE These Design Guidelines are established in order to achieve the following objectives for the 40" Street Project Area: I) Renew general pride and confidence in the 40" Street area. 2) Create an identity, community and sense of place for 40" Street 3) Promote quality design 4) Promote pedestrian activities 5) Promote property maintenance 6) Promote enhancement of property and area values 7) Promote an aesthetically pleasing environment ll-XXX 11/00 4U" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.XX B. DESIRABLE ELEMENTS OF PROJECT DESIGN The qualities and design elements for commercial properties that are most desirable include: . Pedestrian scale . Richness of surface and texture . Significant wall articulation (insets, canopies, wing walls, trellises) · Multi-planed, pitched roofs . Roof overhangs, arcades . Regular or traditional window rhythm . Articulated mass and bulk . Significant landscape and hardscape elements . Prominent access driveways . Landscaped and screened parking . Lighting elements . Limited color palette C. UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS The elements to avoid or minimize include: . Large blank, flat wall surfaces Unpainted concrete precision block walls Highly reflective surfaces Metal siding on the main facade Plastic siding Square "boxlike" buildings Mix of unrelated styles (i.e. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome) Visible outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas Disjointed parking areas and confusing circulation patterns . . . . . . . . 4. SITE PLANNING Placement of buildings should consider the existing built context of the area, the location of residential neighborhoods and an analysis of a site's characteristics and particular influences. A. BUILDING LOCATION I) Buildings should be located to IIlttHIItltffiH 1_1 complement adjacent buildings. Sites should be developed in a ria IIII coordinated manner to provide order and diversity. 2) Clustering three C&IIIJII.......ON _. OONOr............ or more JOQIAfII'INIJIIANAMM --- II-XXX II/DO 4Uh STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.XX buildings in a shopping center provides opportUnities to create plazas or pedestrian malls and prevents long rows of buildings. When clustering is not practical, a visual link between separate buildings should be established. This link can be accomplished through the use of an arcade. trellis, landscaping or other open structure and textured walkways. 3) Sites should be designed so as to link individual designed structures into a single unified project. Juxtaposition of contrasting architectural designs is not encouraged. 4) Locate buildings and on-site circulation systems to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts where possible. Link buildings to the public sidewalk with textured paving, landscaping. and trellises. Create landscaped walkways encourage pedestrian traffic. IHHANCID PAVING 1111 .... ......... from the business to the street to 5) Freestanding, singular commercial buildings should be oriented with their major entry toward the street where access is provided, as well as having their major facade parallel to the street. Structures facing more than one street shall be designed in such a manner as to be equally attractive from each street. B. OPEN SPACE I) Recognize the important potential of spaces between buildings as "outdoor rooms" on a shopping center site. Outdoor spaces should have a clear, recognizable shape that reflects careful planning and not simply left over area between buildings. Such spaces should provide pedestrian amenities such as shade, benches, fountains, etc. 2) Open space areas should be clustered into larger. predominant landscape areas rather than equally distributed into areas of low impact such as at building peripheries, behind a structure or areas of little impact. 5. PARKING AND CIRCULATION P;\~...j,",", I;t.~'-;"'o..' ''''i>':~r,~ .~. '. ......'="""'"......."C'... '~'c" _ i'.~\,.~ ,', . . Parking lot design can be a critical factor in the success or failure of a commercial use. In considering the possibilities for developing a new parking area, a developer should analyze the following factors: I) ingress and egress with consideration to possible conflicts with street traffic; 2) pedestrian and vehicular conflicts; II-XXX 11/00 4{Jh STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.XX 3) on-site circulation and service vehicle zones; and 4) the overall configuration and appearance of the parking area. A. SEPARATION I) Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems should be provided. Pedestrian linkages between uses in commercial developments should be emphasized, including distinct pedestrian access from and through parking areas in large commercial developments, such as shopping centers. 2) Parking should be separated from pedestrian circulation routes whenever possible. B. ACCESS I) Common driveways that provide vehicular access to more than one site are encouraged, particularly where development occurs on narrow lots. 2) Shared parking between adjacent businesses and/or developments IS higWy encouraged whenever practical. 3) Design the pedestrian. site entry with patterned concrete or pavers to differentiate it from the sidewalks. The handicap path of travel (sidewalk) should be designed with landscaping so that it is integrated into parking lot as a landscape feature. 4) Design parking areas so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving cars. Minimize the need for the pedestrian to cross parking aisles and landscape areas. C. PARKING I) Parking areas should be separated from buildings by either a raised concrete walkway or landscaped strip, preferably both. Situations where parking spaces directly abut the buildings should be avoided. 2) The parking area should be designed in a manner that allows the structure to be linked to the street sidewalk wit pedestrian walkways. This can be accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced paving, trellis structures, or a special landscaping treatment. 3) Parking areas that accommodate a significant number of vehicles should be divided into a series of connected smaller lots. Landscaping and offsetting portions of the lot are effective in reducing the visual impact oflarge parking areas. II-XXX 11/00 4U" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.XX 6. LANDSCAPING I) Landscaping should be in scale with adjacent buildings and be of appropriate size at maturity to accomplish its intended goals. Landscaping for commercial businesses should be used to define entrances to businesses, parking lots. Landscaping can also define the edges of various land uses, and provide buffering and screening between neighboring properties. A. DESIGN PRINCIPLES 2) Landscaping should be protected from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment by raised planting surfaces. depressed walks, or the use of curbs. 3) Landscaping around the entire base of a building is recommended to soften the edge between the parking lot and the structure. This should be accented at building entries to identify and enhance the entrances. 4) Vines and climbing plants integrated upon buildings. trellises. and perimeter garden walls are strongly encouraged. 5) To accent business entries, use boxed and tubbed plants in clay or wood containers, especially for enhancement of sidewalk shops, plazas, and courtyards. B. TREES ";r.;1f -, I) Trees should be located throughout the parking lot and not simply at the ends of parking aisles. A minimum of one, 24" box shade tree is - required for every 4 parking spaces per the Development Code. 7. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES A. HEIGHT AND MASS I) Height and scale of new development should be compatible with that of surrounding II-XXX 11/00 4U" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.XX development. New development is encouraged. where practical, to "transition" from the height of adjacent development to the maximum height of the proposed building. 2) Large buildings that give the appearance of "box-like" structures are generally unattractive and distort the overall scale of an area. There are several ways to reduce the appearance of excessive mass in large buildings. a. Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction. Wall planes should not run in I continuous direction for more than 50 feet without an offset. b. Vary the height of the building so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements. c. Articulate the different parts of a building's facade by use of color, arrangement of facade elements. or a change in materials. ~~~~ Ft_....", VeIlicalAlflclMJHoftAGtIH AM~~':::: d. Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground level to lessen the impact of an otherwise bulky building. e. Avoid blank walls at the ground floor levels. Use windows, trellises, wall articulation, arcades, change in materials. or other such features. B. SCALE Scale, for purposes here, is the relationship between building size and the size of adjoining permanent buildings. It is also how the proposed building's size relates to the size of a human being, particularly at ground level. Large-scale building elements will appear imposing if they are situated in a visual environment ofa smaller scale. I) Buildings can be designed for pedestrians through the use of window patterns, structural bays, roof overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures. and other details. 2) The scale of buildings should 11/00 II-XXX 4(1" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.XX be carefully related to adjacent pedestrian areas (i.e. plazas. courtyards) and buildings. 3) Large dominating buildings should be broken up by: a. Creating horizontal emphasis through. the use of trim, cornices or belt courses; b. Adding a",nings. eaves. windows. or other architectural ornamentation: c. Use of combinations of complementary colors: and St~.""""'~"""'" ...,,_aIlI...,................ d. Landscape materials. ..........- !Gem ailII""'lhaIIbo rtpoaIlG mqmcmorlo~:~_oI .dY....,..~ ...... C. COLOR .)~ ..., .....,'- ..x.: .. '.,,= Much of the existing color in the 40'h Street Area does not contribute to a cohesive ,commercial area. At times. color has been used inappropriately to attract attention to buildings and the business therein without regard to the negative impact such use of color has on the visual quality and character of the area as a whole. The following guidelines are intended to provide for a cohesive. identifiable area. I) Large areas of intense white color should be avoided. \\bile subdued colors usually work best as a dominant overall color. a bright trim color can be appropriate. 2) Primary colors (red, blue, orange) should only be used to accent elements, such as door and window frames and architectural details. 3) The color palette chosen for new buildings should be compatible with the colors of adjacent buildings. An exception is where the colors of adjacent buildings strongly diverge from these design guidelines. 4) Wherever possible, minimize the number of colors appearing on the structure's exterior. Small commercial buildings should use no more than 3 colors. 5) Architectural detailing should be painted to complement the facade and tie in with adjacent buildings. An exception is where the colors of adjacent buildings strongly II-XXX 11/00 4ff' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.XX diverge from these design guidelines. 6) The use of standardized "corporate" architectural styles is permitted provided they are consistent with the design standards of the area. D. ROOFS I) The roofline at the top of the structure should not run in continuous plane for more than 50 feet without offsetting or jogging the roof plane. 2) All rooftop equipment shall be screened from public view by screening materials of the same nature as the structure's basic materials. Mechanical equipment should be located below the highest vertical element of the building. 3) The following roof materials should not be used: a. Corrugated metal (standing rib metal roofs are permitted) b. Highly reflective surfaces c. Illuminated roofing E. AWNINGS The use of awnings along a row of contiguous buildings should be restricted to awnings of the same form and location. Color of the awnings should be consistent and a minimum 8-foot vertical clearance is required. ,', I) The awning should be well maintained, washed regularly, and replaced when frayed or torn. 2) Signs on awnings should be painted on and be limited to the awning's flap (valance) or to the end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings. In shopping centers with more than two tenants, awning signs are allowed only as a coordinated program. 3) Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are strongly discouraged. Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are encouraged. 4) Internally lit awnings should not be used. 5) Care should be taken so that awnings do not obstruct the view to adjacent businesses. F. LIGHTING Lighting should be used to provide illumination for the security and safety of on-site areas such as parking, loading, pathways and working areas. Higher light levels are expected in heavily used pedestrian areas. I) The design of light fixtures and their structural support should be architecturally compatible with the main buildings on-site. II-XXX 11/00 4(Jh STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.XX 2) As a security device, lighting should be adequate but not excessively bright. All building entrances should be well lighted. 8. WALLS AND FENCING B. Where walls are used at property peripheries, or screen walls are used to conceal storage and .. equipment areas, they should be designed to blend with the site's architecture. Both sides of all perimeter walls or fences should be architecturally treated. Landscaping should be used in combination with such walls whenever possible. A. If not required for a specific screening or security purpose, walls should not be utilized within commercial areas. The intent .is to ' keep the walls as low as possible while performing their screening and security functions, C. When security fencing is required, it should be a combination of solid walls with pillars and decorative view ports, or short solid wall segments and wrought iron grillwork. 9. SCREENING A. The location of utilities and equipment should be considered early in the design process so they are integrated into the layout of the site and visibility is minimized. Screen should be consistent with the design, colors and materials of the main structure. B. Wherever possible, building screening should be accomplished by primary building elements (i.e, parapet wall or Mansard roof) instead of after-the-fact add-on screening. C. Loading facilities should not be located at the front of buildings where it is difficult to adequately screen them from view. Such facilities are more appropriate at the rear of the site where special screening may not be required: II-XXX 11/00 -... . ....~... 4U" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.xx DRAFT 40th STREET PROJECT AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES 1. GF.NF.RAL The following design guidelines are intended as a reference framework to assist owners, tenants, architects and contractors in understanding the 40th Street Project Area goals and ol:!jectives for high quality development. The guidelines complement the mandatory site development regulations contained in Chapter 19.06 of the DevekJpment Code by providing examples of appropriate design solutions and by providing design interpretations of the various mandatory regulations. The design guidelines are general and may be interpreted with some flexIbility in their application to specific projects. The guidelines will be utilized during the City's design review process to encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time providing the fleXIbility necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project designers. Unless there is a compelling reason, these design guidelines shall be followed. If the Development Review Conunittee waives a guideline, members of the Planning Connnission and the Mayor and Conunon Council shall be notified. The Mayor or any Councilperson may file an appeal within 15 days of the DRC's approval of the waiver. No fee shall be required for such appeal. 2. APPT.ICARn.ITV The provisions of this section shall apply to all development in conunercial areas within the 40th Street Project Area. Any addition, remodeling, relocation, construction or reconstruction requiring a building permit within any conunercial land use district subject to review by the Development Services Department or the Development Review Committee shall adhere to these guidelines where applicable. Exception: These provisions shall not apply to tenant improvements that do not change the exterior of the building. 3. GF.NF.RAL OF.SIGN PRINClPI .F.S A. PURPOSE These Design Guidelines are establisbed in order to achieve the following ol:!jectives for the 40th Street Project Area: 1) Renew general pride and confidence in the 40th Street area. 2) Create an identity, connnunity and sense of place fur 40th Street 3) Promote quality design 4) Promote pedestrian activities 5) Promote property maintenance 6) Promote enhancement of property and area values 7) Promote an aesthetically pleasing environment "_YYV 11/f11l 4fP STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19XX B. DESIRABLE ELEMENTS OF PROJECT DESIGN The qualities and design elements for commercial properties that are most desirable include: · Pedestrian scale . Richness of surfuce and texture . Significant wall articulation (insets, canopies, wing walls, trellises) . Muhi-planed, pitched roofS . Roof overhangs, arcades · Regular or traditional window rhythm . Articulated mass and bulk . Significant landscape and hardscape elements . Prominent access driveways . Landscaped and screened parking . Lighting elements . Limited color palette C. UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS The elements to avoid or minimize include: . Large blank, flat wall surfuces . Unpainted concrete precision block walls . Highly reflective surfuces · Metal siding on the main filcade . Plastic siding . Square "boxlike" buildings . Mix of unrelated styles (ie. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome) . Visible outdoor storage, loading, and equipment areas . Disjointed parking areas and confusing circulation patterns 4. STTF. PLANNING Placement of buildings should consider the existing buih context of the area, the location of residential neighborhoods and an analysis of a site's characteristics and particular influences. A BUILDING LOCATION I) Buildings should be located to ~ complement adjacent buildings. Sites should be developed in a coordinated manner to provide order and diversity. I.I IIII ca..-u...,.,ON__ 00,.,......_ 2) Clustering three or more buildings ........- -....- --- in a shopping center provides opportunities to create plazas or pedestrian ma1ls and prevents long rows of 11_ YYY " HIlI 4" STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.xx buildings. When clustering is not practical, a visual link between separate buildings should be established. This link can be accomplished through the use of an arcade, trellis, landscaping or other open structure and textw'ed walkways. 3) Sites should be designed so as to link individual designed structures into a single unified project. Juxtaposition of contrasting architectura1 designs is not encouraged. 4) Locate buildings and on-site circulation systems to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts where posSIble. Link buildings to the public sidewalk with textw'ed paving, landscaping, and trellises. Create landscaped walkways pedestrian traffic. ......... ..- 1111 00- _00- from the business to the street to encourage 5) Freestanding, singular conunercial buildings should be oriented with their major entry toward the street where access is provided, as well as having their major facade parallel to the street. Structures facing more than one street sha1l be designed in such a manner as to be equally attractive from each street. B. OPEN SPACE I) Recognize the important potential of spaces between buildings as "outdoor rooms" on a shopping center site. Outdoor spaces should have a clear, recognizable shape that reflects careful planning and not simply left over area between buildings. Such spaces should provide pedestrian amenities such as shade, benches, fountains, etc. 2) Open space areas should be clustered into larger, predominant landscape areas rather than equally distnbuted into areas of low impact such as at building peripheries, behind a structure or areas of little impact. 5. PARKING ANOc.mc.m.ATTON p,~~~"'.'Kfii". Parking lot design can be a critical factor in the success or fuilure of a conunercial use. In considering the possibilities for developing a new parking area, a developer should analyze the following factors: I) ingress and egress with consideration to possible conflicts with street traffic; 2) pedestrian and vehicular conflicts; 3) on-site circulation and service vehicle zones; and 4) the overall configuration and appearance of the parking area. 11_ YYY 111f111 -Iff' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.xx A. SEPARATION 1) Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems should be provided. Pedestrian linkages between uses in commercial developments should be emphasized, including distinct pedestrian access from and through parking areas in large commercial developments, such as shopping centers. 2) Parking should be separated from pedestrian circulation routes whenever possible. B. ACCESS 1) Conunon driveways that provide vehicular access to more than one site are encouraged, particularly where development occurs on narrow lots. 2) Shared parking between adjacent businesses and/or developments is high1y encouraged whenever practical. 3) Design the pedestrian site entry with patterned concrete or pavers to differentiate it from the sidewalks. The handicap path of travel (sidewalk) should be designed with landscaping so that it is integrated into parking lot as a landscape feature. 4) Design parking areas so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving cars. Minimize the need fur the pedestrian to cross parking aisles and landscape areas. C. PARKING 1) Parking areas should be separated from buildings by either a raised concrete walkway or landscaped strip, preferably both. Situations where parking spaces directly abut the buildings should be avoided. 2) The parking area should be designed in a manner that allows the structure to be linked to the street sidewalk wit pedestrian walkways. This can be accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced paving, trellis structures, or a special landscaping treatment. 3) Parking areas that acconunodate a significant number of vehicles should be divided into a series of connected smaller lots. Landscaping and offSetting portions of the lot are effective in reducing the visual impact of large parking areas. ,,- yyy 11 HIlI .Iff' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.xx 6. LANnSCAPTNG 1) Landscaping should be in scale with adjacent buildings and be of appropriate size at maturity to accomplish its intended goals. Landscaping for conunercial businesses should be used to define entrances to businesses, parking lots. Landscaping can also define the edges of various land uses, and provide buffering and screening between neighboring properties. A DESIGN PRINCIPLES 2) Landscaping should be protected from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment by raised planting surfaces, depressed walks, or the use of curbs. 3) Landscaping around the entire base of a building is reconnnended to soften the edge between the parking lot and the structure. This should be accented at building entries to identifY and enhance the entrances. 4) Vines and climbing plants integrated upon buildings, trellises, and perimeter garden wa11s are strongly encouraged. 5) To accent business entries, use boxed and tubbed plants in clay or wood containers, especially for enhancement of sidewalk shops, plazas, and courtyards. B. TREES 1) Trees should be located throughout the parking lot and not simply at the ends of parking aisles. A minimum of one, 24" box shade tree is required for every 4 parking spaces per the Development Code. 7. ARCHITF.CTlIRAL OF.SIGN GlIIDF.LTNF.S A HEIGHT AND MASS I) Height and scale of new development should be compatIble with that of surrounding development. New development is encouraged, where practical, to "transition" from the height of adjacent development to the maximum height of the proposed building. 2) Large buildings that give the appearance of ''box-like'' structures are generally 11_ YYY l1/f1fl -It!' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.xx unattractive and distort the overall scale of an area. There are several ways to reduce the appearance of excessive mass in large buildings. a Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction. Wall planes should not run in 1 continuous direction for more than 50 feet without an offset. ~~~~ -- '-~-~ ......, VaIIocIIAIfcuIIlIartlAI/JIIWI Nid,,:.lIItf'T-- b. Vary the height of the building so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements. c. Articulate the different parts of a building's fucade by use of color, arrangement of fucade elements, or a change in materials. d. Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground level to lessen the impact of an otherwise bulky building. e. Avoid blank waIls at the ground floor levels. Use windows, trellises, wall articulation, arcades, change in materials, or other such features. B. SCALE Scale, for purposes here, is the relationship between building size and the size of adjoining pennanent buildings. It is also how the proposed building's size relates to the size of a human being, particularly at ground level Large-scale building elements will appear imposing if they are situated in a visual environment of a smaller scale. 1) Buildings can be designed for pedestrians through the use of window patterns, structuraI bays, roof overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures, and other details. 2) The scale of buildings should be carefully related to adjacent pedestrian areas (i.e. plazas, courtyards) and buildings. "- yyy 3) Large dominating buildings should be hroken up by: 4f/' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.xx a Creating horizontal emphasis through the use of trim, cornices or belt courses; b. Adding awnings, eaves, windows, or other architectural ornamentation; c. Use of combinations of complementary colors; and d Landscape materials. - .~.. ~:. f.?..:=.:., ~Iit,' !'P'~,. a ..'........ ., . J!1II!!IIl" ~,1ii."'lIiliii_' " ,'- -"- '-.: '''1'', C. COLOR Much of the existing color in the 40th Street Area does not contnbute to a cohesive commercial area At times, color has been used inappropriately to attract attention to buildings and the business therein without regard to the negative impact such use of color has on the visual quality and character of the area as a whole. The following guidelines are intended to provide for a cohesive, identifiable area I) Large areas of intense white color should be avoided. While subdued colors usua1ly work best as a dominant overall color, a bright trim color can be appropriate. 2) Primary colors (red, blue, orange) should only be used to accent elements, such as door and window frames and architectural details. 3) The color palette chosen for new buildings should be compatible with the colors of adjacent buildings. An exception is where the colors of adjacent buildings strongly diverge from these design guidelines. 4) Wherever possible, minimize the number of colors appearing on the structure's exterior. Small commercial buildings should use no IIlOre than 3 colors. 5) Architectural detailing should be painted to complement the fucade and tie in with adjacent buildings. An exception is where the colors of adjacent buildings strongly diverge from these design guidelines. 6) The use of standardized "corporate" architectural styles is pennitted provided they are consistent with the design standards of the area. D. ROOFS ,,- yyy 11 HIlI 4f1' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - GI9.xx I) The root1ine at the top of the structure should not run in continuous plane fur more than 50 feet without offSetting or jogging the roof plane. 2) All rooftop equipment shall be screened from public view by screening materials of the same nature as the structure's basic materials. Mechanical equipment should be located below the highest vertical element of the building. 3) The fullowing roof materials should not be used: a Corrugated metal (standing nb metal roofS are pennitted) b. Highly reflective surfaces c. Illuminated roofing E. AWNINGS The use of awnings along a row of contiguous buildings should be restricted to awnings of the same form and location. Color of the awnings should be consistent and a minimwn 8- foot vertical clearance is required. I) The awning should be well maintained, washed regularly, and replaced when frayed or tom 2) Signs on awnings should be painted on and be limited to the awning's flap (valance) or to the end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings. In shopping centers with more than two tenants, awning signs are allowed only as a coordinated program. 3) Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are strongly discouraged. Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fubric awnings are encouraged. 4) Internally lit awnings should not be used. 5) Care should be taken so that awnings do not obstruct the view to adjacent businesses. F. LIGHTING Lighting should be used to provide illumination for the security and safety of on-site areas such as parking, loading, pathways and working areas. Higher light levels are expected in heavily used pedestrian areas. I) The design of light fixtures and their structural support should be architecturally compatible with the main buildings on-site. 2) As a security device, lighting should be adequate but not excessively bright. All building entrances should be wen lighted. M. WAT.I,S ANnFENCIN{; ....\.\.. 11_ YYY 11 mtI 4f1' STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES - G19.xx A. If not required for a specific screening or security purpose, walls should not be utilized within commercial areas. The intent is to keep the walls as low as possible while performing their screening and security functions. ".,-~- -' B. Where walls are used at property peripheries, or screen walls are used to conceal storage and equipment areas, they should be designed to blend with the site's architecture. Both sides of all perimeter walls or fences should be architecturally treated. Landscaping should be used in combination with such walls whenever possible. ~ . - --:',-;;f~~~. ..'...... ...<;0,:'1; ..~. ":~~i~!i't,1 C. When security fencing is required, it should be a combination of solid walls with pillars and decorative view ports, or short solid wall segments and wrought iron grillwork. I) SCRF.F.NlNG A. The location of utilities and equipment should be considered early in the design process so they are integrated into the layout of the site and visibility is minimized. Screen should be consistent with the design, colors and materials of the main structure. B. Wherever possible, building screening should be accomplished by primary building elements (ie. parapet wall or Mansard root) instead of after-the-fuct add-on screening. C. Loading fuci1ities should not be located at the front of buildings where it is difficult to adequately screen them from view. Such fuci1ities are more appropriate at the rear of the site where special screening may not be required. 11_ YYY 11/1lII CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTENT FROM: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Development Services Department 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 TO: D OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 [8] COUNTY CLERK County of San Bernardino 385 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92415 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration in compliance with Section 21080c of the Public Resources Code and Sections 15072 and 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines. Project Title: Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to Clearinghouse): N/A Lead Agency Contact Person: Area CodelTelephone: Margaret Park, AICP 909-663-2272 Project Location (include county): The 40" Street Redevelopment Project area is generally bounded by Electric Avenue on the west, 44ili Street to the north, Watennan A venue to the east, and Ralston A venue and Sonora Drive to the south. The area also includes a residential area on 49ili Street between Leroy Street and Watennan Avenue in the City/County of San Bernardino. Project Description: The City proposes to establish commercial design guidelines for the 40ili Street Redevelopment Project Area. Design guideline topics include: site planning, parking and circulation design, landscaping design, and building architecture. The guidelines would only affect properties used for commercial businesses or purposes and vacant parcels within a commercial land use district. This is to notify the public and interested parties of the City of San Bernardino's intent to adopt a Negative Declaration for the above referenced project. The mandatory public review period will begin on Thursday, March 1, 2001 and will end on Wednesday, March 21,2001. The initial Study and supporting Technical Studies are available for public review at the public counter in the Development Services Department, located on the third floor of City Hall (address listed above). The project site Is not listed in the State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5(E). Following the public review period, the project and proposed Negative Declaration will be reviewed by the City's Envirorunental/Development Review Committee on Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room-A located on the fourth floor of City Hall. Signature~ flj Date: 02/22/00 Title: EDA Proiect Manager Date received for filing at OPR: N/ A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY 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 from 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. 1. Project Title: Development Code Amendment No. 01-04 (Design Guidelines for the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area) 2. Lead Agency Name: Address: City of San Bernardino 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 3. Contact Person: Phone Number: Margaret Park, EDA Project Manager 909-663-1044 4. Project Location (Address/Nearest cross-streets): The 40th Street Redevelopment Project area is generally bounded by Electric Avenue on the west, 44th Street to the north, Waterman Avenue to the east, and Ralston A venue and Sonora Drive to the south. The area also includes a residential area on 49th Street between Leroy Street and Waterman Avenue. A Redevelopment Project Area Boundary Map is attached to this Initial Study. 5. Project Sponsor: 6. Address: Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino 20 I North "E" Street, Suite 30 I San Bernardino, CA 92401-1507 7. General Plan Designation: CG-l (Commercial General), RS (Residential Suburban) 8. 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 Agency proposes to establish commercial design guidelines for the project area. Design guideline topics include: site planning, parking and circulation design, landscaping design, and building architecture. The guidelines would only affect properties used for commercial businesses or purposes and vacant parcels within a commercial land use district. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The surrounding area is a developed, urban area with a mix of residential, commercial and vacant properties. 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation agreement): IS I CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY The City of San Bernardino is the lead agency for this development code amendment. IS 2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY 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. o Land Use and Planning o Population and Housing o Earth Resources o Water o Air Quality DTransportation/Circulation o Biological Resources o Energy and Mineral Resources o Hazards o Noise o Mandatory Findings of Significance o Public Services o Utilities and Service Systems o Aesthetics o Cultural Resources o Recreation Determination. On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino, Environmental Review Committee finds: That the proposed project COULD NOT have significant effect on the environment, ~ and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the D environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. That the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an D ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the D environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. ~p~ 2 ,22. 'lOO/ Date M A /l.GA,cta r PAl'-+<. Printed Name IS 3 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant _ Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Will the proposal result in: a) A conflict with the land use as 0 0 0 [gJ designated based on the review of the General Plan Land Use Plan/Zoning Districts Map? b) Development within an Airport District 0 0 0 [gJ as identified in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Report and the Land Use Zoning District Map? c) Development within Foothill Fire 0 0 0 [gJ Zones A & B, or C as identified on the Land Use Districts Zoning Map? d) Other? 0 0 0 0 II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Will the proposal: a) Remove existing housing (including 0 0 0 [gJ affordable housing) as verified by a site survey/evaluation? b) Create a significant demand for 0 0 0 [gJ additional housing based on the proposed use and evaluation of project size? c) Induce substantial growth in an area 0 0 0 [gJ either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or an extension of major infrastructure)? d) Other? 0 0 0 0 IS 4 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact III. EARTH RESOURCES: Will the proposal result in: a) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) on 0 0 0 [8J slopes of 15% or more based on information contained in the Preliminary Project Description Form No.D? b) Development and/or grading on a slope 0 0 0 [8J greater thap 15% natural grade based on review of General Plan HMOD map? c) Erosion, dust or unstable soil 0 0 0 [8J conditions from excavation, grading or fill? d) Development within the Alquist-Priolo 0 0 0 [8J Special Studies Zone as defined in Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic, Figure 47, of the City's General Plan? e) Modification of any unique geologic or 0 0 0 [8J physical feature based on field review? 1) Development within areas defined as 0 0 0 [8J having high potential for water or wind erosion as identified in Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic, Figure 53, of the City's General Plan? g) Modification of a channel, creek or 0 0 0 [8J river based on a field review or review of USGS Topographic Maps? h) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 [8J landslides, mudslides, subsidence or other similar hazards as identified in Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic, Figures 48, 51, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan? IS 5 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact i) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 ~ liquefaction as shown in Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic, Figure 48, of the City's General Plan? j) Other? 0 0 0 0 IV. WATER. Will the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage 0 0 0 ~ patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces that cannot be mitigated by Public Works Standard Requirements to contain and convey runoff to approved storm drain based on review of the proposed site plan? b) Significant alteration in the course or 0 0 0 ~ flow of floodwaters based on consultation with Public Works staff? c) Discharge into surface waters or any 0 0 0 ~ alteration of surface water quality based on requirements of Public Works to have runoff directed to approved storm drains? d) Changes in the quantity or quality of 0 0 0 ~ ground water? e) Exposure of people or property to 0 . 0 0 ~ flood hazards as identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and Section 16.0, Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's General Plan? f) Other? 0 0 0 0 IS 6 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact V. AIR QUALITY. Will the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or 0 0 0 ~ contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation based on the thresholds in the SCAQMD's "CEQA Air Quality Handbook"? b) Expose sensitive receptors to 0 0 0 ~ pollutants? c) Alter air movement, moisture, or 0 0 0 ~ temperature, or cause any change in climate? d) Create objectionable odors based on 0 0 0 ~ information contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form? VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. 0 0 0 0 Could the proposal result in: a) A significant increase in traffic 0 0 0 ~ volumes on the roadways or intersections or an increase that is significantly greater than the land use designated on the General Plan? b) Alteration of present patterns of 0 0 0 ~ circulation? c) A disjointed pattern of roadway 0 0 0 ~ improvements? d) Impact to rail or air traffic? 0 0 0 ~ e) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or 0 0 0 ~ off-site based on the requirements in Chapter 19.24 of the Development Code? f) Increased safety hazards to vehicles, 0 0 0 ~ bicyclists or pedestrians? IS 7 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact g) Conflict with adopted policies D D D [8J supporting alternative transportation? h) Inadequate emergency access or access D D D [8J to nearby uses? i) Other? D D D D VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Could the proposal result in: a) Development within the Biological D D D [8J Resources Management Overlay, as identified in Section 10.0, Natural Resources, Figure 41, of the City's General Plan? b) Impacts to endangered, threatened or D D D [8J rate species or their habitat (including, but not limited to, plants, mammals, fish, insects and birds)? c) Impacts to the wildlife disbursal or D D D [8J migration corridors? d) Impacts to wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, D D D [8J riparian and vernal pool)? e) Removal of viable, mature trees based D D D [8J on infonnation contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form and verified by site survey/evaluation (6" or greater trunk diameter at 4' above the ground)? t) Other? D D D D VllI. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy D D D [8J conservation plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a D D D [8J wasteful and inefficient manner? IS 8 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact c) Result in the loss of availability of a D D D ~ known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? IX. HAZARDS. Will the proposal: a) Use, store, transport or dispose of D D D ~ hazardous or toxic materials based on information contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. G (I) and G (2) (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Involve the release of hazardous D D D ~ substances? c) Expose people to the potential D D D ~ health/safety hazards? d) Other? D D D D X. NOISE. Could the proposal result in: a) Development of housing, health care D D D ~ facilities, schools, libraries, religious facilities or other noise sensitive uses in areas where existing or future noise levels exceed an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterior and an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior as identified in Section 14.0, Noise, Figures 57 and 58, of the City's General Plan? IS 9 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact b) Development of new or expansion of D D D ~ existing industrial, commercial or other uses which generate noise levels above an Ldn of 65 dECA) exterior or an Ldn of 45 dBCA) interior that may affect areas containing housing, schools, health care facilities or other sensitive uses based on information in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. G (I) and evaluation of surrounding land uses No. C, and verified by site survey/evaluation? c) Other? D D D D XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) F ire protection? D D D ~ b) Medical aid? D D D ~ c) Police protection? D D D ~ d) Schools? D D D ~ e) Parks or other recreational facilities? D D D ~ t) Solid waste disposal? D D D ~ g) Maintenance of public facilities, D D D ~ including roads? h) Other governmental services? D D D D XII. UTILITIES. Will the proposal, based on D D D ~ the responses of the responsible Agencies, Departments, or Utility Company, impact the following beyond the capability to . provide adequate levels of service or require the construction of new facilities? a) Natural gas? D D D ~ IS 10 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact b) Electricity? 0 0 0 ~ c) Communications systems? 0 0 0 ~ d) Water distribution? 0 0 0 ~ e) Water treatment or sewer? 0 0 0 ~ f) Storm water drainage? 0 0 0 ~ g) Result in a"llisjointed pattern of utility 0 0 0 ~ extensions based on review of existing patterns and proposed extensions? h) Other? 0 0 0 0 XIII. AESTHETICS. a) Could the proposal result in the 0 0 0 ~ obstruction of any significant or important scenic view based on evaluation of the view shed verified by site survey/evaluation? b) Will the visual impact of the project 0 0 0 ~ create aesthetically offensive changes in the existing visual setting based on a site survey and evaluation of the proposed elevations? c) Create significant light or glare that 0 0 0 ~ could impact sensitive receptors? d) Other? 0 0 0 0 XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Could the proposal result in: a) Development in a sensitive 0 0 0 ~ archaeological area as identified in Section 3.0, Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General Plan? IS 11 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact b) The alteration or destruction of a D D D ~ prehistoric or historic archaeological site by development within an archaeological sensitive area as identified in Section 3.0, Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General Plan? c) Alteration or destruction of a historical D D D ~ site, structure or object as listed in the City's Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey? d) Other? D D D D XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood D D D ~ or regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational D D D ~ opportunities? XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to D D D ~ degrade 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 the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to D D D ~ achieve short-term, to the disadvantage ofIong-term, environmental goals? IS 12 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact c) 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.) d) Does the project have environmental 0 0 0 ~ effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? IS 13 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY DISCUSSION OF CHECKLIST RESPONSES. The proposed development code amendment to establish commercial design guidelines would only affect properties used for commercial businesses or purposes and vacant parcels within a commercial land use district. The design guidelines would not allow a use that is not permitted by the General Plan or Development Code. No adverse conflicts with the General Plan or land use district will occur from this project and no mitigation is required. All other issues were determined to experience no impact or non-significant impact without any mitigation. Based on the data and [mdings in this Initial Study, the City can approve this development code amendment and it can be implemented without causing any significant adverse environmental impacts. Since adoption of this amendment does not involve any activities and physical changes to the environment that may be significant without mitigation, the City as the appropriate CEQA environmental determination recommends a Negative Declaration for adoption. REFERENCES. The following references cited in the Initial Study are on file in the Development Services Department. 1. City of San Bernardino General Plan. 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. 8. Public Works Standard Requirements-water. 9. Public Works Standard Requirements-grading. 10. 40"' Street Redevelopment Project Area Plan IS 14 40th Street Redevelopment Project ~UD~ ] .. J~ i DC.""'" ~ > j; Glenfalr 47th St. 45th St. 44th Sl . , c ~ c . ~ . ~ ~ NORTH Not to scale City of San Bemattlino . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 'if:;. -, . r.xD.:LD1.t: A * *HFOR OFFICE USE ONLY - NOT,A PUBLIC DOCUMENT **",', '{~:,~~?;-- - ,. . _.~"';~W~~7".' r;:~~~_~~'>._" _;'.~~:_:_~:?P:,:7":::-~~:_;.:.~~'~~~~}\~:.';;'~~:'l~:'ii::'~ . .',- . CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO :'CITY CLERK'S OFFICE-;-r:...-~", . " ,- ""/ RECORDS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM cr:. AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM f - 20- 0 I Item No, / c> ft! Co -110 J Ordinance Urgency: Yes ~ TerminationlSunset Date: /l/,a Meeting Date/Date Adopted: Resolution/Ordinance No. Effective Date: Vote: Ayes: I.; i/, ~, (,,1 7 Abstain: -A- Date Sent to Mayor: ?-2.f-O I Date of Mayor's Signature: '? - 2-1 -0 I Date Summary Sent to Attorney: x>- - 2/-0 I Date Published: l('" -cot. V~ 0 / Meeting Type::ir ~ Continued Fro 0 & Item o. Nays: Absent: I:;l-- .2 :1 , Date Returned from Mayor: ?-2/-0 ( Date of Clerk's Signature: '?' - 2.( -0/ , Date Summary Returned from Attorney: (i-2.( -0/ . 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