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CITY OF SAN BERNODINO -
REQUEST F~ COUNCIL ACTION
From:
R. Ann Siracusa
Director of PlanningREC'O. _ ADMIH. OFF.'
Planning
Subject:
Amendment to Text
before the Mayor &
May 16, 1988
No. 87-4
Common Council
Dept:
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Synopsis of Previous Council action: On February 2, 1988, the Planning Commission recommended
for approval the proposed Amendment to Text.
Date:
May 3, 1988
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On February 15, 1988, the Mayor and Common Council referred the proposed Amendment to
Text to the Legislative Review Committee and continued the item.
On March 24, 1988, the Legislative Review Committee discuss~d the proposed Amendment
to Text and requested the legal department make changes to the amendment.
Recommended motion:
Adopt the Negative Declaration
Waive the first reading and put over for adoption Amendment to Text No. 87-4 amending
Sections 19.04, 19.26, 19.36 and adding Section 19.41 to the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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'R. ANN SIRACUSA, Director of Planning
COntact person:
R. Ann Siracusa
Phone:
384-5057
Supporting data attached:
Staff Report
Ward:
City-wide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Source: (Acct. No.!
(Acct. Descriotionl
Finance:
Council Notes:
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Agenda Item No._
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CITY OF SAN BERNADINO - REQUEST & COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject: Amendment to Text 87-4
REQUEST
To amend Chapter 19.04, 19.26, 19.36 and to add Chapter 19.41 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code to establish convenience zones and procedures for recycling facilities,
as required by State law.
BACKGROUND
As the result of the March 24, 1988 Legislative Review Committee meeting on the
proposed Recycling Ordinance (AT 87-4), the following changes in the ordinance were
made:
1. Reverse vending machines are now subject to DRC review (Review of Plans).
2. Refuse containers are required to be located adjacent to all facilities.
3. A business license is required for each location in the City.
4. The area around the facilities shall be maintained free of litter and the
facilities must meet all health requirements.
5. Identification signs of 15% of a side or 16 square feet, whichever is greater,
shall be measured from the ground for trailers.
6. An annual review of the permit for any type of recycling facility (including
reverse vending machines) shall be required.
MAYOR & COMMON COUNCIL OPTIONS
The Council may adopt the proposed ordinance amendment and Negative Declaration or
The Council may require further changes to the proposed ordinance amendment.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that Council adopt the Negative Declaration and waive the first
reading and put over for adoption AT 87-4.
Prepared by: Sandra Paulsen
For: R. Ann Siracusa,
Director of Planning
Attachments: "A" - Planning Commission Staff Report
"B" - Proposed Ordinance
"c" Initial Study
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Bt:cacnment "A"
CITY OF ~N JERNARDINO 0- 'J1EMORANDUM
To
Planning Commission
From
Planning Departme
S<Jbject
Amendment to Text 87-4
Dale
February 2, 1988
Approved Agenda I tern No. 2
Date
PROPOSED_~E~DMENT
The proposal is to amend Chapter 19.04, 19.26, and 19.36, to
permit recycling facilities and to add Chapter 19.41 to San
Eernardino Municipal Code to es~ablish conver.ience zones and
procedures for recycling facilities, as required by State
Law.
MUNICIPAL CODE
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Presently, the San Bernardino MuniCipal Code does
to the State ~andated requirement for convenience
recycling facilities.
In the Fall of 1986, AS 2020, the California Beverase Con-
tainer Recycling and Litter Reduction Act was signed into
law. The legislation establishes a beverage container
recycling program, which is to be administered by the State
Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling.
not refer
zones and
The prOgram mandates the establishment of convenience zones
for recycling centers throughout the State where consumers
can redeem for cash their glass, aluminum, plastic and non-
aluminum metal beverage containers. The centers must be
located within designated convenience zones an area within a
1/2 mile radius of any supermarket that conducts $2 million a
year or more in business. Recycling centers must be cer-
tified by the Division of Recycling before redemption or
reimbursement fees are paid to the consumers.
The burden establishing and running the program rests on
private industry. On September 1, 1987, beverage
distributors began to pay a penny per container into a
special fund for every beverage container offered for sale in
the State. Cn October 1, 1987, conSUM-era who recycle besan
to receive the penny redemption value plus applicable bonuses
established by the Division of Recycling. Stores selling
beverage containers after Dece~ber 31, 1987 that do not have
a recycling faCility sited in the convenience zone in which
they are located, ~ust either redeem all four container types
or face a daily fine of $100.
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Amendment ~Text 87-4 ()
Planning Commission meeting of February 2, 1988
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Local governments are responsible for issuing permits for the
siting of recycling center facilities and ~ny concommitant
changes to zoning ordinances relative to AB 2020 implemen-
tation.
Since October, the City has been issuing temporary pe:rnits
for the siting of mobile units for recycling. Those permits
will expire March 1, 1988.
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An Initial Study was prepared and presented to the Envi;on-
mental Review Con,mittee on DeceJl\ber 30, 1987. It is recom-
mended a Negative Declaration be adopted for the text a~end-
ment. The PUO!lC reVlew perlod tor the Initial Stud~ and
Negatlve DeC!aratlOn was rrom January 4, !~~H to January 1:,
!!:Illl:l. No comments were recelvea. (See AttaChment "B"'
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Ca!ltornla State enacteC the Ca!ltOrnla Beverage ContalntI
Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. ThlS !a~
requires redemption centers for recyclable materials "be
located within 1/2 mile radius of any supermarket which does
a gross annual Ousiness of $2 million or more.
In response to that leglslatlon, the Clty proposes to permit
recycllng tacilltles to be located in those areas with the
following procedures.
TYpe_9t_r.~~ ':9tle:;_ PeImit ted Permit Reauired
Reverse Vending All COIII:nercial Administrative
Machine(s) All Industr ial Review and Permit
Small Collect ion C-2, C-3 and Admin istr aU ve
All Industrial (DRC)
Large Collection C-3 Commercial Cond i tional 0..
Industrlal P.rlllit
Llght Processing All Industrial Conditional Ose
Permit
Heavy Processing Light Industrial Conditional Ose
Heavy Industr ia! Permlt
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A~endment To Text 87-4
Planning Co~ission ~eeting of February 2, 1988
Page 3
With a conditional use
recycling facilities will
project by project basis.
permit, the most intrusive of the
receive Environmental Review on a
COMMEN!S_~lY~
Comments regarding the proposed signage restrictions have
been receiv~d frem two recycling companies. The cc~ments
contend that the allowable area proposed is not in keeping
with other jurisdictions and, 'therefore, mobile unitE which
are uniform in appearance ~ith unkno~n destinations rnr.Y have
allowable signage in most cities but would have signage in
excess of allowable area in San Be:nardino.
Our proposal is for signage of 20\ of the side of the unit or
16 sq. ft. whichever is less. Most cities where ordinanc~s
were modeled after the Ordinance p:oposed by the League of
California Cities allow 20\ or 16 s~. ft. whichever is
greater.
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The other comment received regards the proposed requirement
that the "color and design be compatible with surround~ng
uses and neighborhood." Comments from a company which
utilizes the igloo-type kiosk collectors state that the CO;01
of the igloo is bonded in during manufacturing and repainting
to match any given shopping center is not practical in that
paint applied to a bonded surface does not adhere to the
surface. .
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the Negative Declaration; and
2. Approved Amendment to Text 87-4.
Respectfully submit~ed,
R. ANN SIRACUSA
Director of Planning
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SANDRA PAULSEIII
Acting Principal Planner
Attachment A - Proposed Amendment
B - Initial Study
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING SECTIONS
19.04.172, 19.04.467, 19.04.468 ~ND 1~.04.517 10 THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE;' AMENDING SECTIONS 19.2,4.020 SUBSECTION
(A), 19.26.020 SUBSECTION (B), 19.36.020 SUBSECTION (V-AA);
ADDING SECTION 19.36.020'SUBSECTION (BB) TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE; AND, ADDING CHAPTER 19.41 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE 'TO SET OUT CONDITIONS AND "PROCEDURES FOR
PERMITTING RE~CLING FACILITIES AND TO ESTABLISH CONVENIENCE
ZONES.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 19.04.172 is added to the San
Bernardino Municipal Code as follows:
n19.04.172 Convenience zone.
'Convenience zone' means an area within a one-half mile
radius of a supermarket.n
SECTION 2. Section 19.04.467 is added to the San
Bernardino Municipal Code as follows:
-19.04.467 Recycling facility.
'Recycling facility' means a center for the collection
and/or processing of recyclable materials. Recycling facilities
include but are not limited to reverse vending machines, kiosks,
mobile units, and processing facilities. All recycling
facilities shall require adequate refuse containers to be
maintained at the facility.-
SECTION 3. Section 19.04.468 is added to the San
Bernardino Municipal Code as follows:
-19.04.468 Recycling material.
'Recycling material' means reusable domestic containers
including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper
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1 which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution
2 for the purpose of reusing the altered form, but does not include
3 refuse or hazardous materials."
4 SECTION 4. Section 19.04.517 is added to the San
5 Bernardino Municipal Code as follows:
6 "19.04.517 Supermarket.
7 'Supermarket' means a full-service, self-service retail
8 store with gross annual sales of two million dollars or more and
9 which sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or non-food
10 items and some perishable items."
11 SECTION 5. Section 19.24.020 Subsection (Al of the San
12 Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
13 RA. Retail stores of the following types conducted
14 wholly within an enclosed structure. Excepted from this section
15 are recycling facilities of the following types: reverse vending
16 machines, small collection facilities, mobile units, and kiosk-
17 type collection facilities as defined in Chapter 19.41. No
18 outdoor display of merchandise other than motor vehicles shall be
19 permitted unless approved under Chapter 5.22 pertaining to
20 outdoor sales and displays:
21 1. Bakery employing not more than five persons;
22 2. Book store;
23 3. Confectionery store;
24 4. Drugstore;
25 5. Drygoods or notions store;
26 6. Florist or gift shop;
27 7. Grocery, fruit, or vegetable store;
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8. Hardware or electrical appliance store;
9. Jewelry store;
10. Meat market or delicatessen store;
11. Packaged ice station;
12. Photographic supplies store; and
13. Stationery store.
SECTION 6. Paragraph 23 is hereby added to Subsection B of
Section 19.26.020 to read as follows:
"23. Recycling collection facilities of the following
types as defined in Section 19.41.020:
1. Reverse vending machines;
2. Mobile units; and
3. Kiosk-type units."
SECTION 7. Section 19.36.020 Subsections V through AA is
amended to read as follows:
"V. Recycling facilities of the following types as defined
in Section 19.41.020:
1. Recycling collection facilities; and
2. Recycling process facilities.
W. Repair garages.
X. Retail lumber yards including incidental mill work.
Y. Small boat building and repair.
z. Veterinari~n animal hospital.
AA. Wholesaling and warehousing."
SECTION 8. Subsection BB is added to Section 19.36.020 to
read as follows:
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1 "BB. Such other uses which the Planning Commission
2 determines to be similar in nature and which do not produce
3 obnoxious noise, odor, dust, smoke, glare or other nuisance."
4 SECTION 9. Chapter 19.41 is added to the San Bernardino
5 Municipal code to read as follows:
6 .Chapter 19.41
7 Convenience Zones
8 19.41.010 Purpose.
9 The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a comprehensive
10 and easily understood program to make the redemption and
11 recycling of reusable materials convenient to the consumer in
12 order to reduce litter and increase the recycling of reusable
13 materials.
14 19.41.020 ,Definitions.
15 A. Recycling or Recyclable Material. Recyclable materials
16 are reusable domestic containers including but not limited to
17 metals, glass, plastic and paper which are intended for reuse,
18 remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using the
19 altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or
20 hazardous materials.
21 B. Recycling Facility. A recycling facility is a center
22 for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A
23 certified recycling facility or certified processor means a
24 recycling facility certified by the California Department of
25 Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California
26 Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A
27 recycling facility does not include storage containers of
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1 processing activity located on the premises of a residential,
2 commercial or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling
3 of material generated by that residential property, business or
4 manufacturer. Each recycling facility shall maintain adequate
5 refuse containers at the site for disposal of non-hazardous
6 waste. Each separate recycling facility location shall obtain
7 and maintain a business license from the City of San Bernardino.
8 Recycling facilities shall meet all applicable health and safety
9 statutes and administrative regulations. Recycling facilities
10 may include the following:
11 1. Collection Facility.
12 A collection facility is a center for the acceptance
13 by donation, redemption or purchase of recyclable materials from
14 the public. Such a facility does not use power driven processing
15 equipment except as indicated in Section 19.41.040 Criteria and
16 Standards. Collection facilities may include the following:
17 a. Reverse vending machine(s)
18 b. Small collection facilities which occupy an area
19 of more than five hundred square feet and may include:
20 1. A mobile unit;
21 2. Bulk reverse vending machines or a grouping of
22 reverse vending machines occupying more than fifty square feet;
23 3. Kiosk-type units which may include permanent
24 structures.
25 c. Large collection facilities which may occupy an
26 area of more than five hundred square feet and may include
27 permanent structures.
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1 2. Processing Facility. A processing facility is a
2 building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing
3 of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of
4 materials for efficient shipment, or to an end-user's
5 specifications by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting,
6 flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding,
7 cleaning and remanufacturing. Processing facilities include the
8 following:
9 a. Light processing facility occupies an area of
10 under forty-five thousand square feet of gross collection,
11 processing and storage area and has up to an average of two
12 outbound truck shipments per day. Light processing facilities
13 are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting,
14 grinding, shredding and sorting of source separated recyclable
15 materials sufficient to qualify as a certified processing
16 facility. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact,
17 or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers.
18 b. A heavy processing facility is any processing
19 facility other than a light processing facility.
20 c. Reverse Vending Machines. A reverse vending machine is
21 an automated mechanical device which accepts at least one or more
22 types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to
23 aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottl~s, and issues a cash
24 refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the
25 container's redemption value as determined by the state. A
26 reverse vending machine may sort and process containers
27 mechanically provided that the entire process is enclosed within
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1 the machine. In order to accept and temporarily store all three
2 container types in a proportion commensurate with their relative
3 redemption rates, and to meet the requirements of certification
4 as a recycling facility, multiple grouping of reverse vending
5 machines may be necessary.
6 A bulk reverse vending machine is a reverse vending machine
7 that is larger than fifty square feet, is designed to accept more
8 than one container at a time and will pay by weight instead of by
9 container.
10 D. Mobile Recycling Unit. A mobile recycling unit means
11 an automobile, truck, trailer, or van, licensed by the Department
12 of Motor Vehicles which is used for the collection of recyclable
13 materials. A mobile recycling unit also means the bins, boxes,
14 or containers transported by trucks, vans, or trailers, and used
15 for the collection of recyclable materials.
16 E. Convenience Zones. An area within a one-half mile
'17 radius of a supermarket.
18 F. Supermarket. A full-service, self-service retail store
19 with gross annual sales of two million dollars or more, and which
20 sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or non-food items and
21 some perishable items.
22 19.41.030 Permits required.
23 No person shall permit the placement, construction or
24 operation of any recycling facility without first obtaining a
25 permit pursuant to the provisions set forth in this section.
26 Recycling facilities may be permitted as set forth in the
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Tyoe of Facility
Zones Permitted
Permit ReQlJiud
Administrative
Review (DRC)and
Permit up to five
reverse vending
machines
Reverse Vending
Machine(s)
All Commercial
All Industrial
Small Collection
C-2, C-3 and
All Industrial
Administrative
(DRC)
Large Collection
C-3 Commercial
Industrial
Conditional Use
Permit
Light Processing
All Industrial
Conditional Use
Permit
Heavy Processing
Light Industrial
Heavy Industrial
Conditional Use
Permit and Site
Development
19.41.040 Criteria and standards.
Those recycling facilities permitted with an administrative
permit shall meet all of the applicable criteria and standards
listed. Those recycling facilities permitted with a conditional
use permit or development review shall meet the applicable
criteria and standards provided that the Director of Planning,
Planning Commission, or City Council as the case may be, may
relax such standards or impose stricter standards as an exercise
of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are
reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of
this section and the purpose of this Title.
The criteria and standards for recycling facilities are as
follows:
A. Reverse Vending Machine(s). Reverse vending machine(s)
located within a commercial structure require a Review of Plans
approval. Reverse vending machines do not require additional
parking spaces for recycling customers and may be permitted in
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all commercial and industrial zones with a DRe review and
provided that they comply with the following standards:
1. Shall be established in conjunction with a
commercial use or community service facility which is in
compliance with the zoning, building, and fire code of the City
of San Bernardino.
2. Shall be located within thirty feet of the
entrance to the commercial structure and shall not obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
3. Shall not occupy parking spaces required by the
primaxy use.
4. Shall occupy no more than fifty square feet of
floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure,
and shall be no more than eight feet in height.
5. Shall be constructed and maintained with durable
waterproof and rustproof material.
6. Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of
material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the
identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person
to call if the machine is inoperative.
7. Shall have a sign area of a maximum of four
square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions.
8. Shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and
litter-free condition on a daily basis.
9. Operating hours shall be at least the operating
hours of the host use.
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1 10. Shall be illuminated to insure comfortable and
2 safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.
3 II. Shall maintain an adequate refuse container for
4 disposal of non-hazardous waste.
5 B. Small Collection Facilities. Small collection
6 facilities may be sited in commercial and industrial zones with
7 Development Review procedures provided they comply with the
8 following conditions:
9 I. Shall be established in conjunction with an
10 existing commercial use or community service facility, located
11 within a convenience zone and which is in compliance with the
12 zoning, building and fire codes of the City of San Bernardino.
13 2. Shall be no longer than five hundred square feet
14 and occupy no more than five parking spaces not including space
15 that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or
16 exchange of containers.
17 3. Shall be set back at least ten feet from any
18 street line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular
19 circulation.
20 4. Shall accept only glass, metals, plastic
21 containers, papers and reusable items.
22 S. Shall use no power-driven processing equipment
~ except for reverse vending machines.
24 6. Shall use containers that are constructeo and
~ maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material,
26 covered when site is not attended, secured from unauthorized
27 entry or removal of material, and shall be of a capacity
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1 sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection
2 schedule.
3 7. Shall store all recyclable material in the mobile
4 unit vehicle and shall not leave materials outside of unit when
5 attendant is not present.
6 8. Shall be maintained clean, sanitary and free of
7 litter and any other undesirable materials, and mobile facilities
8 at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each
9 collection day, shall be swept at the end of each collection day.
10 9. Shall not exceed noise levels of sixty dBA as
11 measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied
12 property, otherwise shall not exceed seventy dBA.
13 10. Attended facilities shall not be located within
14 one hundred feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential
15 use.
16 11. Collection containers, site fencing, and signage
17 shall be of such color and design so as to be compatible with and
18 to harmonize with the surrounding uses and neighborhood.
19 12. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify
20 the type of material which may be deposited; the facility shall
21 be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of
~ the facility operator and the hours of operation and display a
23 notice stating that no material shall be left outside the
24 recycling enclosure or containers.
~ 13. Signs may be provided as follows:
26 a. Recycling facilities may have identification
27 signs with a maximum of fifteen percent per side or sixteen
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1 square feet, whichever is greater in addition to informational
2 signs required in section 4.b.12; in the case of a wheeled
3 fac 11 i ty, the side will be measured from the ground to the top of
4 the container.
5 b. Signs must be consistent with the character of
6 their location.
7 c. Directional signs, bearing no advertising message
8 may be installed with the approval of the Director of Planning if
9 necessary to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is
10 not visible from the public right-of-way.
11 14. The facility shall not impair the landscaping
12 required by local ordinances for any concurrent use by this Title
13 or any permit issued pursuant thereto.
14 IS. No additional parking space will be required for
15 customers of a small collection facility located at the
16 established parking lot of a host use. One space will be
17 provided for the attendant if needed.
18 16. Mobile recycling units shall have an area
19 clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours
20 when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present.
21 17. Occupation of parking spaces by the facility and
~ by the attendant may not reduce available parking spaces below
23 the minimum number required for the primary host use unless all
24 of the following conditions exist:
~ a. A parking study shows that existing parking
26 capacity is not already fully utilized during the time the
27 recycling facility will be on the site; and
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1 b. The permit will be reconsidered at the end of
2 eighteen months.
3 18. Small collection facilities shall not be twenty-
4 four-hour operations.
5 19. Small collection facilities may be subject to
6 landscaping and/or screening as determined by the Development
7 Review Committee or Planning Commission.
8 20. Shall maintain adequate refuse containers for
9 the disposal of non-hazardous waste.
10 C. Large Collection Facilities. A large collection
11 facility is one that is larger than five hundred square feet, or
12 is on a separate property not appurtenant to a host use, and
13 which has a permanent building. A large collection facility is
14 permitted in community commercial, general commercial, and
15 commercial-manufacturing and industrial zones with a Conditional
16 Use Permit, provided the facility meets the following standards:
17 1. Facility does not abut a property zoned or
18 planned for residential use.
19 2. Facility will be screened from the public right-
20 of-way by operating in an enclosed building.
21 3. Setbacks and landscape requirements shall be
~ those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is
~ located.
24 4. All exterior storage of material shall be in
~ sturdy containers which are covered, secured, and maintained in
26 good condition. Outdoor storage shall be screened by a six-foot,
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1 non-see-through fence or wall. No storage, excluding truck
2 trailers shall be visible above the height of the fencing. No
3 outdoor storage shall be permitted in the C-3 General Commercial
4 Zone, or the C-2 Community Commercial Zone.
5 S. Site shall be maintained clean, sanitary and free
6 of litter and any other undesirable materials, and will be
7 cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis.
8 6. Space will be provided on site for six vehicles
9 to circulate and to deposit recyclable materials.
10 7. Four parking spaces for employees plus one
11 parking space for each commercial vehicle operated by the
12 recycling facility shall be provided for on-site.
13 8. Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured
14 at the property line of residentially zoned property or otherwise
15 shall not exceed 70 dBA.
16 9. If the facility is located within five hundred
17 feet of the property zoned, planned or occupied for residential
18 use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
19 10. Any containers provided for after hours donation
20 of recyclable materials will be at least fifty feet from any
21 property zoned or occupied for residential use, shall be
~ permanently located and shall be of sturdy rustproof
23 construction, shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate
24 materials collected and shall be secure from unauthorized entry
25 or removal of materials.
26 ll. Donation areas will be kept free of litter and
27 any other undesirable material and the containers will be clearly
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2 facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be
3 left outside the recycling containers.
4 l2. Facility will be clearly marked with the name
5 and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of
6 operation; identification and informational signs will meet the
7 standards of the zone; and directional signs bearing no
8 advertising message may be installed with the approval of the
9 Director of Planning if necessary to facilitate traffic
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11 13. Shall maintain adequare refuse containers for the
12 disposal of non-hazardous waste.
13 D. Processing Facilities. Light processing
14 facilities and large processors shall be permitted in all
15 industrial zones with a Conditional Use Permit.
16 I. Facility does not abut a property zoned or
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18 2. In a commercial or light industrial zone,
19 processors will operate in a wholly enclosed building.
20 3. Power-driven processing shall be permitted
21 provided all noise level requirements are met. Light processing
22 facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing,
~ compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of source-separated
24 recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials.
~ 4. A light processing facility shall be no larger
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2 food and beverage containers.
3 s. Setbacks and landscaping requirements shall be
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5 located.
6 6. All exterior storage of material shall be in
7 sturdy containers or enclosures which are covered, secured and
8 maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable
9 materials shall be constructed of nonflammable material. No
10 storage excluding truck trailers shall be visible above the
11 height of the fencing.
12 7. Site shall be maintained clean and free of litter
13 and any other undesirable materials, and shall be cleaned of
14 loose debris on a daily basis and shall be secured from
15 unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are
16 not present.
17 8. Space shall be provided on-site for the
18 anticipated peak load of customers to circulate, park and deposit
19 recyclable materials. If the facility is open to the public,
20 space will be provided for a minimum of ten customers.
21 9. One parking space will be provided for each
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~ 10. Noise levels shall not exceed sixty dBA as
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will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the
facility is open.
12. Any containers provided for after-hours donation
of recyclable materials will be at least one hundred feet from
any property zoned or occupied for residential use shall be
sturdy, rustproof construction; shall have sufficient capacity to
accommodate materials collected and shall be secure from
unauthorized entry or removal of materials.
13. Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and
any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly
marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited.
Facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be
left outside the recycling containers.
14. Sign requirements shall be those provided for
the zoning district in which the facility is located. In
addition, facility shall be clearly marked with the name and
phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.
IS. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above
ambient level may be detectable on neighboring properties.
16. Shall maintain adequate refuse containers for
the disposal of non-hazardous waste.
19.41.0S0
Term.
Any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall have a
term of one year. In subsequent years the City shall take into
consideration the applicant's history of compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Chapter, with the health and safety
of the people of the City of San Bernardino."
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meeting thereof, held
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City Clerk
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this day
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Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
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Planning Department
City of San Bernardino
I NITIAL STUDY
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Amendment to Text No. 87-4
Convenience Zones
City Wide
December 18, 1987
Prepared by Sandra Paulsen
Planning Department
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Executive Summary
Project Impacts
Appendices
Appendi x "A" - Environmental Impact
Checklist
Appendix "B" - Locations of Convenience
Zones as defined by
State Law
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report is provided by the City of San Bernardino as an Initial Study for a
proposed Amendment to Text to permit recycling facilities.
As stated in Section 15063 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, the purposes of an Initial Study are to:
1. Provide the Lead Agency with information to use as the basis for
deciding whether to prepare an EIR or Negative Declaration;
2. Enable an applicant or Lead Agency to modify a project, mitigating
adverse impacts before an EIR is prepared, thereby, enabling the pro-
ject to qualify for a Negative Declaration;
3. Assist the preparation of an EIR, if one is required by:
a. Focusing the EIR on the effects determined to be significant,
b. Identifying the effects determined not to be significa~t,
c. Explaining the reasons for determining that potentially signifi-
cant effects would not be significant.
4. Facilitate environmental assessment early in the design of a project;
5. Provide documentation of the factual basis for the finding in a Nega-
tive Declaration that a project will not have a significant effect on
the environment;
6. Eliminate unnecessary EIRs;
7. Determine whether a previously prepared EIR could be used with the
project.
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December 18, 1987
2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The text amendment is proposed to facilitate enactment of State Law AB 2020
which relates to the establishment of convenience zones for recycling facili-
ties.
Definitions will be added to Chapter 19.04 of San Bernardino Municipal Code,
permitted uses in the C-l, C-2 and M-1 zones will be modified to permit various
types of recycling facilities appropriate to the zones and;
Chapter 19.41, Convenience Zones, will be added to the San Bernardino Municipal
Code.
2.1 Project Impacts
The text amendment itself will have no environmental impacts. Subsequent pro-
jects could have impacts. Mitigation is to evaluate each recycling proposal on
a project by project basis and impose necessary measures at that time.
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December 18, 1987
3.0 APPENDICES
Appendix "A" - Environmental Impact Checklist
Appendix "B" - Locations of Convenience Zones
as defined by State Law
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Application Number: Amendment to Text No. 87-4
Project Description: To add Chapter 19.41. Convenience Zones to Title 19
San Bernardino Municipal Code and amend Chapters 19.04, definitions, 19.24,
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19.26 and 19.36 oermitted uses to set oroceedures for establishinq recvclin~
facilities.
Locat ion: City Wide
Redevelopment Area, Enterprise Zone or other Special District:
City Wide
General Plan Designation: City Wiilp
Zoning Designation: C-2. C-3. C-3A. C-M. M-l. M-IA. M-2
B. ~~Y1EQNM~~Tby-1~PACTS Explain answers, where appropriate, on a
separate attached sheet.
I. ~?Jth_Eg2QY~ Will the proposal result in:
Yes
No
Maybe
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Earth
fill)
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movement (cut and/or
of 10,000 cubic yards or
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a slope greater
natural grade?
grading
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Development
Alquist-Priolo
Zone?
within the
Special Studies
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d. Modification of any unique
geologic or physical feature?
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e. Soil erosion on or off the
project site?
f. Modification of a channel,
creek or river?
g. Development within an area
subject
to landslides, mudslides,
liquefaction or other similar
hazards?
h. Other?
2. ~IR_RE~OURCES: Will the proposal
result in:
a.
air
upon
emissions or
ambient air
Substantial
an effect
quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
c. Development within a high wind
hazard area?
3.
W~TE!l.__ FESOllRCBS:
proposal result in?
will
the
a. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface runoff
due to impermeable surfaces?
b. Changes in the course or flow
of flood waters?
c. Discharge into surface waters
or any alteration of surface
water quality?
d. Change in the quantity or
quality of ground waters?
e. Exposure of people or property
to flood hazards?
f. Other?
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
proposal-result in:-
Could the
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Change
unique,
species
habitat
trees?
in the number of any
rare or endangered
of plants or their
including stands of
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in the number of any
rare or endangered
of animals or their
Change
unique,
species
habitat?
c. Other?
5. NOISE: Could the proposal result
in:
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levels?
b. Exposure of people to exterior
noise levels over 65 dB or
interior noise levels over 45
dB?
c. Other?
L~.m>_ USE:
result in:
Will the
proposal
a.
A change in
designated
Plan?
the land use as
on the General
b. Development within an Airport
Dist rict?
c. Development within "Greenbelt"
Zone A,B, or C?
d. Development within a high fire
hazard zone?
e. Other?
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dispose of hazardous or toxic
r,later i als (including but not
limited to oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)?
b. Involve the release
hazardous substances?
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c. Expose people to the potential
health/safety hazards?
d. Other?
8. HOUSING: Will the proposal:
a. Remove existing housing or
create a demand for additional
housing?
b. Other?
9. TBb~~PQETATIO~L~lE~~~ATION: Could
the proposal result in:
a. An increase in traffic that is
greater than the land use
designated on the General
Plan?
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Use of existlng,
new, parking
structures?
or demand for
facilities/
c. Impact upon existing public
transpolt~tion systems?
d. Alteration of present patterns
of circulation?
e. Impact to rail or air traffic?
f. Increased safety hazards to
vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
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roadway improvements?
Other?
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10. FUBLI~_SERVICES Will the proposal
impact the following beyond the
capability to provide adequate
levels of service?
a.
Fire protection?
Police protection?
b.
c.
Schools (i.e. attendance,
boundaries, overload, etc.)?
d.
Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e.
Medical aid?
f.
Solid waste?
g.
Other?
II. UTILITIES: Will the proposal:
a. Impact the following beyond
the capability to provide
adequate levels of service or
require the construction of
new facilities?
I. Natural gas?
2. Electricity?
3. Water?
4. Sewer?
S. Other?
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Result in a
pattern of
extensions?
disjointed
utility
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Require the construction of
new facilities?
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13. ~P~~U~~~~~QYRCF.S: Could the
proposal result in:
a. The alteration or destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site? X
b. Adverse physical or aesthetic
impacts to a prehistoric or
historic site, structure or
object? X
c. Other? X
12. AESTHETJCS:
a. Could the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic
view?
b. Will the visual impact of the
project be detrimental to the
surrounding area?
c. Other?
14. Mandatory Findings of Significance
(Section 15065)
The California Environmental
Quality Act states that if any of
the following can be answered yes
or maybe, the project may have a
significant e~fect on the
environment and an Environmental
Impact Report shall be prepared.
a. Does the project have the
potential to 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
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important examples of the
major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short
term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental
goals? (A short-term impact
on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of
time while long-term impacts
will endure well into the
future.)
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c. Does the project have impacts
which are individually
limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (A project may
impact on two or more separate
resources where the impact on
each resource is relatively
small, but where the effect of
the total of those impacts on
the environment is
significant.)
d. Does the project have
environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
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c. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES
(Attach sheets as necessary.)
Subsequent projects may have impacts, the changes to the wording of the
~9ning ordinance in themselves will have no environmental impacts.
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On the basis of this initial evaluation,
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The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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The proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, although there will,not be a significant effect in
this case because the mitigation measures described above have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMEtaAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
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Ms. Sandra Paulsen
Associate Planner
Room 331-E, City Hall
300 N. "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dear Sandra:
Attached is a listing of concerns and feedback
compiled in review of the draft ordinance which set
out the conditions and procedures for permitting
recycling facilities in the City of San Bernardino.
I trust that these will be incorporated into the
package that the council will receive as they review
this subject matter.
Please expect my call next week so that I may
ask of the status of this ordinance. I would also
like to thank you for being given the opportunity to
submit industry input.
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councilmembers:
Below is a listing of items and feedback concerning
the draft ordinance which will serve as the
guidelines for the City of San Bernardino as to the
permitting of recycling facilities:
I. Page 8, item II, states that "Collection
containers, site fencing, and signage shall be
of such color and design so as to be compatible
with and to harmonize with the surrounding uses
and neighbors." INPUT: Such a requirement
would place quite a burden on the industry in
that our containers are pre-constructed with the
colors pre-determined. To change each site to
comply each shopping center's design would
be impossible. It would also negate the
opportunity to change the site should
unforeseen reasons arise which require moving
the redemption center. Industry representatives
and plannning department members can readily
work together so as to determine site locations
that minimize visual impact. At the same time,
the intent of AB2020 is still carried out, which
is to implement convenient recycling.
2. Page 8, item 13, states "Recycling facilities
may have identification signs with a maximum of
20% per side or 16 square feet, whichever is
smaller..." ~. Those recycling centers
which are very~ient in their utilization of
space may well end up with a sign that is
virtually impossible to read from any distance
more that 10 feet. Our signage is to identify
the redemption center location for the
convenience'of those in the grocer's parking
lot.
3. Page 9/ item 19, "Small collection facilities
may be subject to standard enclosures as
determined by the Development Review Committee
or Planning Commission." INPUT: Such major
property change requirements would require
landlord/property owner's approval which is not
only difficult to secure, it also certainly does
not come quickly. Permanent enclosures encumber
the property owner's rights. As for shopping
centers with tight parking conditions,
it would consume even more valuable parking
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improve the existing aesthetics. Through mutual
cooperation this can be achieved without requiring
substantial capital improvements. Capital
improvements which may in themselves become aesthetic
problems considering the political nature of AB2020
and its potential to disappear as quickly as it
appeared!
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City of San Bernardino
Ms. ~andra Paulsen
Planning Department
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dea r Sandy"
Thank you for speaking with me on the telephone Wednesday. This letter is
to review the iten's we discussed. The proposed recycl ing or'dinance draft
is very workable an~ flexible in almost every respect. The pern.;t prCicess
required for the small collection facilities is acceptable and simple.
However, many cities have found it effective and less tin'E' consurr.;ng tc
give admirdstrative approval without a design revie" conllllittee unless a
deadlock is reached between the staff and the applicant. In addition, a
first year review pr'ocess is put in place to allow He city to check or.
complaints and/or impact to the surrounding area.
\jith regards to the signage requirement, we would recommend the stateo's
IT,odel crdinance requirement of 20 percent per side or 16 square feet
whichever is larger'. This is important to us because our' trailers are
painted with our registered trademark. This emblem exceeds 16 s~uare feet,
but is well within the allowable 20 percent. Additionally, small facil-
itie~ such as igloos and reverse vending machines would be restricted to
very smalls i gnage under your current verbage. ~e wi 11 have no signs that
are not affixed to the trailer. To repaint trailers specifically for one
city is extremely cost prohibitive. Mitigation of visual in'pact can be
achieved by placing the facility so as to take advantage of existing
screening and landscaping.
For the same reasons, we would also request that the section requiring
color's of the cortainer be compatible with existing surrounding uses be
changed to exempt mobile or ",heeled facilities. Our colors have beeon in
use for 20 years to build recognizability and promote recycling in geonera1.
For our locations to be different colors would not only be much too costly,
but would make it difficult. for consumer's to recognize the facilities in
different areas.
REYNOLDS ALUMINUM RECYCLING COMPANY
9H1U 6TH STREFT
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Finally, we would request that the use of enclosures be limited to
pet11lanent facilities under 200 square feet. This is hecause the obtrusive
nature of a larger facility tends to beconle gr'eater when enclosed by a
forty foot wall or fence. ~e have found using existing landscaping softens
the appearance much more effectively.
I apr,reciate YOlJr reqlJesting inplJt fronl the industry. This will save us
all n1any future problems. It will also enable the City of San FernardiJ'1o
to provide its citizens with a convenient, viable recycling program. If
you have any questions please call nle at (714) 98<:-1203.
S~ncerely ,
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City of San Bernardino
Mayor Evlyn Wilcox
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino. California 92418
Dear Mayor Wilcox;
Since our company made initial contact with the Planning Department in the
City of San Bernardino back in July 1987, we have been attempting to find a
way that our recycling facility could become part of your city's overall
recycling program. We have made ourselves available to the planning
department staff to assist them in creating an ordinance to regulate the
new recycling industry created by AB 2020.
As the draft ordinance amending Chapter 19.04, 19.26 and 19.36 of Chapter
19 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code was completed the recycling industry
was contacted for input, the week prior to it going before the Planning
Commission. After reviewing the draft ordinance it was apparent that there
were major problems with it. In the attached letter to Sandra Paulsen. I
addressed our concerns. Ms. Paulsen had requested the letter in order that
she may include it in the packet given to the planning commission. This
letter. and a letter from another recycler were not included in the
Commission's packets, and our input was not given until we requested that
this matter be taken off the consent calendar and placed on the public
hearing portion of the agenda. This issue is coming before you on February
15.
Our concerns are not just how this ordinance would keep our company from
operating in the City of San Bernardino, but also how no other recycling
company could operate under this ordinance. Ours is an extremely unique
industry operating under a very minimal potential of profitability. To
require the same of us as a multi-million dollar development company, would
make it impossible for us to operate.
We have faced these problems with other cities, and have found a manner in
which both parties can achieve their goals. We would request that an
informal meeting be arranged for the purpose of a mutual exchange of ideas
and information, in an atmosphere of compromise. This meeting should
include the Director of Planning, the City Attorney,and possible two or
three City Council Members. We have found such meetings to be highly
productive. I have addressed this issue with your Director of Planning,
Ms. Siracusa. She agrees that this would be a good way to resolve this,
and has consented to participate should you so request.
REYNOLDS ALUMINUM RECYCLING COMPANY
9910 ,6TH STREET
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730
714/960,1203
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Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. You
May reach me at (714) 980-1203. I am certain that the City of San
Bernardino can work with industry to provide its citizens with a viable
recycling program which will benefit the community, and preserve our
resources.
Respectfully submitted,
e,nolds Alumi~ ReCYCling, com~an~
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City of San Bernardino
Ms. Sandra Paulsen
Planning Department
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for speaking with me on the telephone Wednesday. This letter is
to review the items we discussed. The proposed recycling ordinallce draft
is very workable and flexible in almost every respect. The permit process
required for the small collection facilities is acceptable alld simple.
Itowever, many cities have found it effective and less time consuming to
give administrative approval without a design review conl1littee unless a
deadlock is reached between the staff and the applicant. In addition, a
first year review process is put in place to allow the city to check on
complaints and/or iRlpact to the surrounding area.
Hith regards to the signage requirement, we would recoRdllend the state's
model ordinance requirement of 20 percent per side or 16 square feet
whichever is larger. This is important to us because our trailers are
painted ~dth our registered trademark. This emhlem exceeds 16 square feet,
but is well within the allowable 20 percent. Additionally, small facil-
ities such as igloos and reverse vending machines would be restricted to
very small signage ullder your current verbage. We will have 110 siglls that
are not affixed to the trailer. To repaint hailers specifically for one
city is extremely cost pl'ohlbitive. Mitigation of visual impact can be
achieved by placing the facility so as to take advantage of existing
screening and landscaping.
For the same reasons, we would also request that the section reqUiring
colors of the container be compatible with existing surroullding uses be
changed to exempt mobile or wheeled facilities. Our colors have been ill
use for 20 years to build I'ecognlzabllity and promote recyclillg In general.
For our locations to be different colors would not only be much too costly,
but would make It difficult for conSURlers to recognize the facilities in
different areas.
REYNOLDS ALUMINUM RECYCLING COMPANY
9910, 6TH STREET - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730 _ 714/080,1203
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Finally, we would request that the use of enclosures be limited to
penllanerit facilities under 200 square feet. This is because the obtrusive
nature of a larger fac11ity tends to become greater when enclosed by a
forty foot wall or fence. We have found using existing landscaping softens
the appearance much more effectively.
I appreciate your requesting input fronl the industry. This 101111 save us
all nlany future problenls. It will also enable the City of San Bernardino
to provide its cithens with a convenient, viable recycling prograll. If
you have any questions please call n~ at (714) 980-1~03.
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Ms. Evelyn Wilcox, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Dear Mayor wilcox:
20/20 Recycle Centers has entered into contract with
three grocers in the City of San Bernardino and has already
submitted temporary permit applications for the site on the
attached sheet.
Pursuant to the Planning Commission meeting of
February 2, 1988, it was clear that the general concensus
was that the City of San Bernardino is deeply concerned
about the aesthetics of the various proposed redemption
centers. The City's proposed ordinance as I understand it,
creates a number of concerns which I addressed in a letter
to commission members. I have attached a copy of that
letter since it was omitted from the commission's package.
At the planning commission meeting, a member of the
planning staff commented, "if we start out with variances
right off the bat, we probably, don I t have a very good
ordinance." Considering such circumstances, I would like
to request an informal meeting. A meeting attended by the
Planning Director, member(s) of the Planning Commission,
and industry representatives which could work in an
atmosphere of compromise to review the ordinance as to
bring about convenient recycling, without compromising the
aesthetics of the City. This has been discussed with Ann
Siracusa, who is in agreement with the concept.
Please expect my call next week to ascertain the
feasibility of this request.
SincerelY'r
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eouncilmembers:
Below is a listing of items and feedback concerning
the draft ordinance which will serve as the
guidelines for the City of San Bernardino as to the
permitting of recycling facilities:
l. Page 8, item ll, states that .Collection
containers. site fencing, and signage shall be
of such color and design so as to be compatible
with and to harmoni'ze with the surrounding uses
and neighbors.. .DPUT~ Such a requirement
would place quite a bur en on the industry in
that our containers are pre-constructed with the
colors pre-determined. To change each site to
comply each shopping center's design would
be impossible. It would also negate the
opportunity to change the site should
unforeseen reasons arise which require movinq
the redemption center. Industry representatives
and plannning department members can readily
work together so as to determine site locations
that minimize visual impact. At the same time,
the intent of AB2020 is still carried out, which
is to implement convenient recycling.
2. Page 8. item l3, states .Recycling facilities
may have identification signs with a max.imum of
20% per side or l6 square feet, whichever is
smaller.... ~ Those recycling centers
which are verY~ient in their utilization of
space may well end up with a sign that is
virtually impossible to read from any distance
more that 10 feet. Our signage is to identify
the redemption center location for the
convenience of those in the grocer's parking
lot.
3. Page 9, item 19, .Small collection facilities
may be subject to standard enclosures as
determined by the Development Review Committee
or Planning Commission.. NPUT: Such major
property change requirements wou d require
landlord/property owner's approval which is not
only difficult to secure, it also certainly does
not come quickly. Permanent enclosures encumber
the property owner's rights. As for shopping
centers with tight parking conditions,
it would consume even more valuable parking
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In closing, the general consensus is to maintain or
improve the existing aesthetics. Through mutual
cooperation this can be achieved without requiring
substantial capital improvements. Capital
improvements which may in themselves become aesthetic
problems considering the political nature of A82020
and its potential to disappear as quickly as it
appearedl
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Ms. Sandra Paulsen
Associate Planner
Room 33l-E, eity Ball
300 N. -D- Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Dear Sandra:
Attached is a listing of concerns and feedback
compiled in review of the draft ordinance which set
out the conditions and procedures for permitting
recycling facilities in the eity of San Bernardino.
I trust that these will be incorporated into the
package that the council will receive as they review
this subject matter.
Please expect my call next week so that I may
ask of the status of this ordinance. I would also
like to thank you for being given the opportunity to
submit industry input.
Sincerely, ~
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