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223 ORDINANCE NO. 223 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 05-02 (SP-05-02) FOR A CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION WITH 35 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED UNITS ON A 3.7 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF MT. VERNON AVE. AT 11830 MT. VERNON AVE. AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 05-21 (E-05-21)- MITIGATED NEGATIVE-DECLARATION AS PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, the applicant has filed the necessary applications including.four Site and Architectural Review.cases and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to create 35 single family detached condominium units; and WHEREAS, there is no existing zone in the City's Zoning Code to accommodate the proposed development; and WHEREAS, the City's General Plan also requires the filing of a Specific Plan for any residential project with more than 20 units; and WHEREAS,Section 18.90.040 of the Zoning Code allows for the adoption of a Specific Plan for those unique properties where the existing zoning provisions are unique or unusual; and WHEREAS, the subject site is an infill site left after the Highlands Apartments developed to the north,west and south; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will represent a transition between the Highlands Apartments on the westerly side of Mt. Vernon Avenue and the single family residential on the easterly side of Mt. Vernon Avenue; and WHEREAS,the resulting density of this project at 9.5 units per acre is not inconsistent with existing development in the area including the large apartment complex,the Highlands Apartments, immediately to the north,west and south; and WHEREAS, Specific Plan No. 05-02,Exhibit A,is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace; and WHEREAS,in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an environmental review for Specific Plan No. 05-02 has been conducted and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared under E-05-21 for this project with the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) having been considered by both the Planning Commission and the City Council; and { WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held properly noticed public hearing on this project on December 15, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission following the conclusion of the public hearing on December 15, 2005 recommended that the City Council approve Specific Plan No. 05-02 and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration under Environmental Review No. 05-21, set out in the attached Exhibits A and B,by adopting this Ordinance; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission in taking the above action found that the proposed Specific Plan No. 05-02 will not be: 1. Detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the city; or 2. Injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City. WHEREAS,the City Council held a properly notice public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and other relevant testimony on January 26, 2006,March 9,2006, April 13, 2006 and April 27, 2006 for SP-05-02 and E-05-21. NOW, THEREFOR, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Specific Plan No. 05-02 to allow for the development of 35 single family detached condominiums, set out in full in Exhibit A,is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace. Section 2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration on file in the offices of the Community Development Department under E-05-21 is hereby approved as Exhibit B. Section 3. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 3l't day of its adoption. Section 4 Posting: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places within fifteen(15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purpose by the City Council. Section 5 First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 27 day of April, 2006 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 11 ' day of May, 2006. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Grand Mayor oV1 e City of Grand Terrace Terrace and of the City Council and of the City Council thereof I, BRENDA MESA, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the May 11, 2006 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hilkey, Garcia and Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Cortes alid Mayor Ferre NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brenda esa City Clerk Approved as to form: ')�M 4,0'- John Harper City Attorney c:\MyFilesVOHN\Greystone\sp05-02ordinance ,J TABLE OF CONTENTS 'g III. INFRASTRUCTURE i A. WATER SERVICE B. SEWER SERVICE C. DRY UTILITIES Electricity Gas - Telephone Cable D. DRAINAGE E. TRAFFIC CONTROL F. COSTS IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A. APPLICANT/DEVELOPER B. PROJECT TEAM C. LOCAL AGENCY Greenbriar Specific Plan 2 �J CEAPTER I L, INTRODUCTION .1 GREENBRIAR SPECIFIC PLAN INTRODUCTION The Greeribriar Specific Plan will serve as its own zoning ordinance and will be delineated on the Grand Terrace Zoning map. Its purpose is to create a more desirable development that would complete and enhance the existing neighborhood. The Specific Plan is tailored to the existing site configuration and environmental setting. This Specific Plan provides specific implementation plans and development standards that will govern development and will allow expeditious review, processing, and approval of development phases that are in compliance with this Specific Plan and its goals and policies. A. LOCATION& SETTING Regional Location The Greenbriar Specific Plan is located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California in the city of Grand Terrace. Grand Terrace is approximately 7 miles northeast of Riverside and 6 miles southwest of San Bernardino and directly east of the 215 Freeway. Immediately adjacent to Grand Terrace on the north,.east, and west is the community of Colton. To the south is the Riverside County unincorporated community of Highgrove. Please see Exhibit A below for the regional location of the city of Grand Terrace. fi� a Sys Garner �r1W,ba a�srPta Vsp a §$5C¢ € a ' 2ec a San BernAtdino lr�sand ondana . ,. s -81006)inq on _ �' Redd,}P#rfs 3 YucaiP tl4a� n y Ct erg �r+o rand"terrace �X Caiarteae Fi+Canso ? orenti�dlley $ �iarCo ':G:3SCl B�+lt�i.-# g CF attt.S:< f1 , INQ em nt .. creit COTO Men Valky. Exhibit A The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I-1 _i INTRODUCTION Local Setting The city of Grand Terrace is approximately 3.6 sq. miles and has an average elevation of 1,065 ft. It is characterized by being nestled between two mountain ridges, Blue Mountain to the east, and La Loma Hills to the west. The Santa Ana River flows from the northeast to the west just northwest of the city. The elevation of the city allows for extended views of the region including the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountain ranges. Please see Exhibit B below for the location of the project site within the city of Grand Terrace. ST ovr r � aY r E WFlSHINGTOI � X ',r +• ti s+yr F 7 3ARTON RD R z G, s. ,.: ..... G�03Ttt.mas Br Z a5-aaEs..... � Exhibit B The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan 1-2 INTRODUCTION Project Site The 3.66 acre site is occupied by an aging single family residential dwelling, a vacated swimming pool and several (approximately 4)wood and/or corrugated metal structures. All of the structures are clustered north/central to the subject property. The existing structures and facilities will be demolished under a separate permit and the site will be cleared for the proposed residential development. The topography of the site slopes from east to west and there are no significant landforms on the site. Additional information related to site topography can be found in Section I-H of this Specific Plan. The site is bounded on the north, west and south by the Highlands Apartment -' Complex. The east side of the property is bounded by Mount Vernon Ave. East of Mount Vernon Ave. is an existing single family residential neighborhood. Please see Exhibit C for photographs of site as it currently exists. •43t 3� K 3 .,,,���,���� •_''C �'.h•. rr°r- ��r N rxi9� 7 '���,,,U,."��,,,E%n T�,. ..�,¢wj, � mod+ ,.r"+ � ttn y '► .�"+w�t'• . v6 'r r .,!L'k t d. t�� �' =`^'- �� l �.�r i o++ }t ts�3 ip t�yF•tt �� ei � r aY �. tf rat { r rNt1'Jd 7 lrr•.�_ w'� tA' rt 9hr t traa• -ec y (q ti"'4at`ii 3 ) P Exhibit C .J The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I 3 INTRODUCTION J B. PARCEL SIZE Parcel Size 3.66 Acres J C. ASSESSOR'S PARCELNUMBER(S) APN 275-251-8. Please see Exhibit D below. CpNbn C ty Par.Grand Ter►ace:Tract,M8.11/4. TdaldnT at. 2Ts 25 N Por. Resub-of Grand Terrace Tract,R.5.1/33 20a9,1bapt,l60a4 _. I _ TL a G . OT a v td1, Op `� W x • i eW o. "n ;s ` o !9d n N T-1 Ma 14264.M.8.242/r/-18 Tray No:1375%N.a221/62-65 Assessor6 Map Hon-Aaaaaaor's 8!g 9 for Book 27 Pape 25 •''/'-�Q FbW Aft NMI' i .n PLE 90/634 Numbers Sbb in sirens San Bernardino county Porcel Va➢N.5789,PM.6019T - pY6 C 5:103. _. Exhibit D D. TOWNSHIP RANGE& SECTION Township IS, Range 4W, Section 33. E. EXISTING LAND USES (Onsite/ Surrounding) The site is currently occupied by an aging residential structure and roughly four shed type structures. The property is bound to the north, west and south by the Highland apartment complex which consists of on grade, walk up apartment structures, open and covered parking and driveways. Immediately to the east is Mount Vernon Ave., and Canal St. is northwest of the site. Directly north of Canal St. is the 215 Freeway with exit ramps at Barton Road south of the site and at Washington St. north of the site. ,y- The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I-4 INTRODUCTION F. EXISTING/PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN(Onsite/ Surrounding) In the Grand Terrace General Plan, two residential classifications are defined to meet Plan Policies calling for a range of housing types: low density and medium density. Low Density Residential (1 to 5 Units per Net Acre) are areas that have either previously been developed or are proposed to be developed with traditional single-family homes and/or duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on sufficiently sized lots consistent with the provisions of the zoning ordinance. This category could also be used within sensitive hillside areas, where the clustering of units would create a beneficial impact to the community while still remaining within the density perimeters of 1 to 5 units per acre. All developments of 20 or more units are subject to the Planned Unit Development/Specific Plan requirements specified within this section. Medium Density Residential (6-12 Units per Net Acre) applies to areas intended for the development of multiple residential unit projects including townhomes, condominiums and apartments at a density up to 12 units per acre. The maximum density of 12 can be exceeded up to 25 percent(maximum 15 units per acre)if the following findings can be made: 1)the approval of the project will achieve other policies as detailed within the General Plan, which will benefit the community as a whole (such as dedication and/or substantial participation in the development of public facilities); and 2)the existing infrastructure, including the surrounding roadway network, can adequately support the increased level of development. Surrounding General Plan designations are"Medium Density Residential" for the property to the north, west and south. East of Mount Vernon Ave. the General plan designation is Low Density Residential. G. EXISTING/PROPOSED ZONING(Onsite/ Surrounding) Onsite Existing Zoning is R 3 Medium Density Residential, 12 DU/AC Maximum. This district is intended for medium density multiple family development. The minimum lot size is 12,000 sq. ft. with a maximum density of twelve-plus (12+) dwelling units per gross acre. The minimum linear feet of an interior lot is 60 ft., and that of a comer lot is 70 ft. The minimum linear feet of the depth of the lot is 100 ft. with a minimum of 40 linear feet of street frontage. Living area for a single family unit is 1,350 sq. ft. with a maximum height of 35 ft. The maximum percent of lot coverage is 60%. The proposed Zoning is the same. Surrounding Zoning designations are R-3 Medium Density Residential, 12 DU/AC Maximum for the property to the north, west and south. East of Mount Vernon Ave. the Zoning designation is R1-7.2 Low Density Residential, with a minimum parcel size of 7,200 sq. ft. Please see Exhibit E on the following page for the Zoning onsite and in the surrounding area. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I-5 INTRODUCTION .1 ' Site Boundary with Onsite and Surrounding Zoning ., �-ram ,ryh°•af�x =�-�y,t.��' ITW a a a m^b+i 1w64 J� +L�' ,yw yy' � e ov Zoning Legend x ; "P t t a • R1-7.2-Single Family R2-1.ow Med.Density Residential jtlg� ®R3-Medium Density Residential M BRSP-General Commercial ell° � � 94�E BRSP-V7 Wa a Commercial AP-Administrative Professional ry � M2 ustnal� Ind Exhibit E H. EXISTING TERRAIN Geology The soils on the subject property consists mainly of an upper layer of silt and fine sand with clay, underlain by an older alluvium layer consisting of dense silty sand with traces of gravel. Undocumented fill materials were encountered in portions of the site likely as a result of past grading activities. Groundwater was not encountered in the exploratory excavations. Refer to the"Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation" dated February 16, 2005 prepared by GeoTek, Inc. for detailed information regarding geology, boring details and geotechnical recommendations. -6 The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I INTRODUCTION Hydrology The existing site slopes approximately 4.5% in a westerly direction with Mount Vernon Ave. being at the high point of the property. The site falls nearly 25 ft. from east to west and steps down in two areas creating three somewhat level pads. There are substantial slopes throughout the perimeter of the property with the \l steepest being along the southerly edge. The site currently accepts off-site water from Mount Vernon Ave. via a catch basin which outlets onto the subject property. The project site currently drains to the neighboring property to the south and west. It should be noted that"block outs" in the existing block wall were built to allow for drainage onto the above mentioned neighboring site. These openings have since been removed forcing the water to remain on-site. Biological Resources The site has been previously disturbed;to the best of the applicant's knowledge, there are no known significant biological resources on site. Land Use See Section I-E. EXISTING LAND USES (Onsite/ Surroundings). w r- The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan I-7 J CHAPTER II PROJECT DESCRIPTION GREENBRIAR SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. SITE USES The residential development will be subject to development standards specified in this Specific Plan. Where specific development standards have not been identified in this Specific Plan, development will comply with applicable sections of the City of Grand Terrace General Plan. Where this Specific Plan does detail standards or regulations, however, its provisions will supersede any conflicting provisions of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The proposed residential community will consist of 35 single family residential units with attached garage parking for residents and open parking for guests. Lot sizes range from 2676 sq. ft. to 4341 sq. ft. The average lot size is 2941 sq. ft. While not officially counted in the parking tabulation, it should be noted that the site design also features driveways which are a minimum of 18 ft. deep and are capable of providing additional guest parking for each home. The site is accessed by a single, non-gated vehicular access point located at the southeast corner of the property that provides vehicular access to Mount Vernon Ave. The internal street - system is a 26 ft.-wide loop street that will provide ease of access to all of the homes within the site. The internal street system is augmented with a 26 ft.-wide paved Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA)that provides a secondary access to Mount Vernon Ave. at the northeast corner of the site. The EVA will be for emergency use only, and will be gated and locked with a Knox Box device. The site will also include a passive landscape statement adjacent to the entry, as well as an active open space located central to the community. With its moderate density(10 DU/AC), this new residential neighborhood will act as a transitional i element between the existing single-family community on the east side of Mount Vernon Ave. and the Highland Apartments to the west. In addition, the Greenbriar community will replace an aging and poorly maintained element in the neighborhood with an attractive, vibrant neighborhood that will complement the otherwise positive fabric of the community at large (See Section I-A. LOCATION & SETTING for a description of the site in its current form).Please see Exhibit F for site-use designation. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan H-1 I� �J Existing Residential Site Summary: I ' Total Homes 35 Net Acres ±3.7 T_Net Density ±9.4 homes/acre Parking 88 — I, / .f ° s Pm i ncyv nw>arsf Covered Parking 70(2 per home) Head-in Parking 18 isle" O x'�� c� t I, a► Fading CD I ir'r.�.' z,*-p', � i,• A^, _ t r rr.,.: i�� '1 it -_� ��C „%� I I,:, ,r; Existing Residential 4 �' •HI Main Entry t. '�'.,... ... •. _ ,. ., .� ryJ� �$ NORTH • Existing Residential Br�SSFNIAN THEE GROUP Seale:V-2a.-0" -- City of Grand Terrace, California I Exhibit F—Site Use Designation PROJECT DESCRIPTION B. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE The project consists of(2)floor plans and (3) elevation styles per floor plan. Both floor plans employ a 2-car garage and (2) stories. In addition, the program of each plan includes living and dining rooms,kitchen, and bedrooms on the second floor. The architecture of the project utilizes a concept called the"Pocket Lot." The floor plan focuses on the private outdoor space. This space is created by eroding a comer of a typical single-family home, creating a notch at the rear of the plan. Living and eating spaces orient towards this"pocket" and create a living arrangement that enhances the connection between indoor space and private outdoor space. The pocket also provides an abundance of light into the living spaces. Privacy,both indoors as well as outdoors, is maintained using the zero-lot line principle. This principle eliminates the typical side-yard fence that creates two side yards. The boundary shifts to the neighbor's wall, creating a wider side yard. This activates the side yard. The windows on the neighbor's wall do not orient to a view out into one's backyard—either a high clerestory window or an opaque glass, thereby maintaining one's privacy. Elevation styles incorporate architectural elements from early 2&Century California Spanish bungalows. The architectural massing gives relief to the street scene. Single story edges are oriented to the front of the house. Front-to-back roof framing lowers the perceived height of the homes. Low-pitched roofs and barrel- shaped roof tile accent the Spanish character. Stucco walls provide a modern interpretation of the plaster walls typical of the older Spanish bungalow style. Window shapes and sizes provide a street friendly presence to the home. Decorative wrought iron and shutters accent the home. Colors are subdued but highlight the essence of the style. The interpretive nature of the elevation styles reflect the nature of American architecture—an evolving process of fusing modern ways of living(prevalent in the floor plan design)with remnants of the past and its nostalgia(found in the borrowing of early California architectural elements.) The architecture of the homes provides a pleasant scale and presence to the overall site and will fit within the overall place. Please see Exhibits G1 and G2 for examples of the project's architectural style. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan H-2 l r .t., _ r. i y 1 Von— Plan 2A Plan I B Plan 2C i c ! 9 Seale l/4•�1'-e• �l�N THEE W IA�ll ' Greenbriar CLCY a...rand:a_racc.Ce:iEexnle !]yQmle '1 10.1e-0! Exhibit GI—Elevations 1 s �l F J�3,.v.ytl�;;� 7`_ s..: •!^ 4,c �?{sir:. n _ - ���a`yr -�;="..-w�" _'_'r,F,- :4 �T-h'�r "i�_�' .?�;/i � r } L Plan 1 A Plan 2B Plan 1 C C 4 9 Leccm THEE _LR6u� Green6riar city o=G—:rot-ac,C.Uf i, wW o— 5nowte to-tsos Exhibit G2-Elevations 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION C. SQUARE FOOTAGE The square footage of Plan IA, 1B, and 1C is 1,658 sq. ft. The square footage of Plan 2A, 2B, and 2C is 1,771 sq. ft. Please see Exhibits H1 and H2 for floor plans. D. PARKING There are a total of 88 parking spaces provided on this site: 70 spaces are covered and 18 spaces are allocated for visitor parking(9 ft. x18 ft.). Please see Exhibit I for parking designation. E. SETBACKS Front: 10 ft. minimum(except for two of the corner lots—one corner lot has a 5 ft. setback), Side: 8 ft. minimum, and Rear: 5 ft. minimum. Please see Exhibit I for civil site plan showing setbacks. F. ACCESS The site is designed to meet all fire access requirements. The private drive maintains a 26 ft. unobstructed width and a turning radius of 45 ft. All dead-end streets and driveways are within 150 ft. in length which is required for emergency vehicles. The site is designed to satisfy all ADA requirements. Please see Exhibit I for site plan showing access. ==1 G. GRADING The proposed site will be graded to drain from east to west at an average grade of 5.0%. East to west fall will be approximately 20 ft. with the easterly edge of the site having a high point of 1,087.50 ft. (roughly level with Mount Vernon Ave.) and the lowest pad on the west end of the site being 1,065.40 ft. Retaining walls will be used on nearly all of the south, west and northern boundaries of the site. Retaining walls will not be needed or used on the easterly(Mount Vernon Ave.) edge of the property. The maximum retaining wall is 10.5 ft. in height and occurs along the southeasterly edge of the site, however the majority of the site will incorporate retaining walls ranging from approximately 3 ft. to 6.5 ft. in height. Grading for the proposed site will generate approximately 25,000 CY of soil export. Storm water will be collected via an underground storm drain system and outlet through the retaining wall near the southwest corner of the site. Additional detail for the proposed storm water plan can be found in section III-D. DRAINAGE of this Specific Plan. Please see Exhibit J for the Conceptual Grading Plan. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan U-3 4'd 4'd BFDRM 2 LWING, B. 2 PDB DINING Gi%RAGH 1, bf.BBDRI! I of I —2-- LAU BED M BATHO oo oc) F li Plan 1 1, 801 SF 0 4 S-1,1/4'-1-0' BASSEMM UccH �Bo u-p­ briar Green City If G111d Torrace, ILf...i. Exhibit M—Floor Plan 1 ) ) ) t,. } A A ........ ... ...... .. .. ... .. �. c ... ................. ............ .........-....... u r /u r. - �. ;po: i- > REAR FROI-rr 37 r-rr- r- ---,,-,-- - LEFT RIGHT —A.—Looc[e[e-b-Sile-Ibof-- _ Plan C. EtPoaed 4Ltaz 7a11a n. xood Faacie E. vood YotaAol[ "A" Elevations F.G. Mood Coluen N. ft Co[Irol S. 9[eeeo a/Foam Tr1m T. Geco[ntiva S-TLI LS°AC A. Caco[a[!vo S-Tilo I—k.1ora L. Atti,elv!GaClo Wtlaoke[a N. Attic Ylnt o . Y �..� Seel!1/4-_1'-0- -`J THE 6reen6riar = 16 __— City of G[and T..-...Califo[nia )� Exhibit H1-1 Elevations gy- REAR FRONT H — - --•---.......... --....... --•-•- - ------ \ 1 0' -- LEFT -- - - ------- RIGHT Yeceriale Legend A. 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' t{4 � V A �� ��. � mnuu�•e. � '`� '� � lc73 — !' 569.10'td. i Gt :---------------- ------------- ac�m ,a p,f�....o.,�.R�,.�..a,.ooa.,,ago.,.�u.a...�.. ����';•yy�9��� - n,�wnN FUSCOE THE CONCE.PTUALGKADING PLAN GROUP o ��•���� Cjreen6riar Exhibit J—Conceptual Grading Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION H. LANDSCAPING The landscaping concept is to create an aesthetically pleasing residential environment that combines dramatic foliage and seasonal color with low maintenance and drought tolerance. The plant palette consists of a complimentary variety of trees, shrubs and groundcover that provide year-long color and textural contrasts. These plants have proven to have a strong performance rate in the San Bernardino County region and, in addition, have low maintenance and irrigation needs. Purple Leaf Plum trees at the main entrance make a strong statement with their dramatic foliage color, beautiful form, and profusion of pink blossoms. With its tolerance of varying conditions and watering regimes, the Chinese Pi well works well as a lawn tree. Its height range will keep it in scale with the two-story homes. This tree has luminous orange and red foliage in the fall. The picturesque Chilean Mesquite tree makes a dramatic contrast with its open canopy and year-round deep green foliage. The Crepe Myrtle is a human-scaled showy tree and designates the head-in parking areas. An open space area located central to the site consists of a walk,bench, trashcan, and turf. This passive open space has various trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that provide visual interest, fragrance, and spatial structure while complimenting the lines of the architecture. Below is the proposed plant palette for Greenbriar. Please see Exhibit K for the Preliminary Landscape Plan. PLANT PALETTE Botanical Name Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Trees Shrubs Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle Bougainvillea`Rosenka' Bougainvillea = Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache Cistus x`Purpurea' Orchid Rock Rose Prosopis chilensis Chilean Mesquite Dodonaea viscosa Primus ceracifera `Purpurea' `Atropurpurea' Purple Leaf Plum Hemerocallis hybrids Daylily Groundeovers Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Ranger Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer Leymus condensatus ' Gazania hybrids Clumping Gazania `Canyon Prince' Lyme Grass Hedera helix`Baltica' English Ivy Phormium hybrids Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana New Zealand Flax `Maori Queen' Lonicera japonica Phormium tenax `Halliana' Japanese Honeysuckle `Bronze Baby' Dwarf New Zealand Flax Myoporum parvifolium NCN Photinia x frazeri Red Tip Photinia Pelargonium peltatum Ivy Geranium Pittosporum crassifolium Stachys bizantina Lamb's Ears Compactum' Dwarf Karo Trachelospermum Pittosporum jasminoides Star Jasmine `Wheeler's Dwarf Dwarf Tobira Annual Color To be selected by L.A. Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn -- Marathon He Fescue Rosa`Iceberg' White Shrub Rose Strelizia regime Bird-of-Paradise The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan II-4 0 do �i %K= - D ,� u; 1111 � rryy Apr .®l 'R ,-r�j�lr ��e���.���'�'����✓ws��,:r��,�,'� �at^_�,j'm�'�34' ���`�Vi}'.���� � '?.: �_ �r ' O�CIr AR�Nn PROJECT DESCRIPTION -' I. WALLS &FENCING Approximate retaining grades are shown on the Conceptual Grading Plan for reference. The maximum retaining height is 10.5 ft. along the southeasterly portion of the property line. Please see Exhibit J for preliminary wall locations. The residential fencing located throughout the community will be a 5 ft.-10 in. painted wood fence with gates. The main entry and Mount Vernon Ave. exposure will have enhanced pilasters which will enhance the entry and communicate the theme and character of the community. J. SIGNAGE Per signage will consist of small monument sign at the main entry. Temporary marketing billboard signage will be erected at the corners of the property along Mount Vernon Ave. Temporary pennant flags will be erected along Mount Vernon Ave. during the marketing window. Temporary billboard signage and flags will be removed upon sell-out of the community. K. PHASING \ The proposed construction phasing for this project will consist of 3 phases comprised of 12 homes in Phases 1 and 2, and 11 homes in Phase 3. The first phase Will consist of 12 homes located along the eastern edge wrapping north and west from the Mount Vernon Ave. project entry. The second phase will consist of 12 homes continuing along the northern edge of the site. The third phase will consist of the remaining 11 homes on the southern boundary of the proposed community. By _ phasing the construction as described, the community will be accessible via the EVA at the completion of Phase 1 providing an added level of safety during the construction process. Furthermore, by phasing the construction as described and shown in Exhibit L, the impact of construction traffic on the residents of the earlier phases will be minimized. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan II-5 IXI \2— =r =r m m m CD CD (D CA) M X X x 0 0 0 .j '71 0 IN ..'T' w ke- 1 '66 .......... Mr.VERNON rA (IQ S CHAPTER III INFRASTRUCTURE GREENBRIAR SPECIFIC PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE A. WATER SERVICE The proposed site will be serviced by an 8 in. public water line that will tie in to Mount Vernon Ave. in two locations. This water line will provide service to the proposed fire hydrants, landscape irrigation meters and domestic water service to the units. Refer to the Conceptual Utility Plan(Exhibit M)for proposed location of on-site water. B. SEWER SERVICE The proposed site will be serviced by an 8 in. Main Sanitary Sewer line as reflected in the Conceptual Utility Plan(Exhibit M). The existing sewer line in Mount Vernon Ave. is located at the high point of this project, making tie-in difficult and costly by requiring a pump or lift station. As mentioned in Section II-G. GRADING, the site falls away from Mount Vernon Ave. For these reasons, the proposed downstream sewer connection will be routed through the apartment site to the west and tied into their existing private sewer system,ultimately draining into the Canal St. public sewer system. The proposed design will require approximately 400 ft. of new 8 in. sewer main and upsizing approximately 115 ft. of existing 6 in. sewer to 8 in. sewer as well as an easement and maintenance agreement from the neighboring property owner. C. DRY UTILITIES Electricity Southern California Edison (287 Tennessee St., Redlands, CA 92373) The proposed site will be served from an existing overhead system on the south side of Mount Vernon Ave. Points of connection cannot be determined at this time. Gas Southern California Gas Company (1981 Lugonia Ave., Redlands, Ca 92373) Gas service to the project will be provided from an existing main on Mount Vernon Ave. Telephone SBC (3073 Adams St., Riverside, CA 92504) The proposed site will be served from an existing overhead system on the south side of Mount Vernon Ave. Points of connection cannot be determined at this time. ' Cable Adelphia (1500 S. Auto Center Dr., Ontario, CA 91761) The proposed site will be served from an existing overhead system on the south side of Mount Vernon Av. Points of connection cannot be determined at this time. J The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan III-1 ) ) ........... - --____-_- ~l _—�—.� ,� m ILU ED I , I I — , I i H • ', ' IIIIII. 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The storm water will be collected via an underground storm drain system that will collect the surface runoff, roof drains and the off-site water currently being accepted onto the subject property form Mount Vernon Ave. The storm water will exit the site via an outlet through the retaining wall onto the neighboring apartment site to the west. The stormdrain system will transition to a parkway culvert at the wall and outlet through the curb face of the adjacent property. A valley gutter will need to be constructed and tied into the existing valley gutter system in order to better integrate the drainage with the existing surface drainage system. The project site will generate an additional flow due to the addition of non-pervious materials. This additional flow will be detained on site in an underground detention system underneath the pocket park so as to avoid any impact to the downstream drainage system. The proposed structural BMP to treat the site water will be a stormfilter or equivalent that will be employed to comply with the City's Stomwater Ordinance as part of the NPDES requirements. This BMP will be designed to treat the"first flush" in a storm event as well as nuisance water from irrigation, etc. Refer to the Conceptual Grading Plan(Exhibit J) for additional information. E. TRAFFIC CONTROL Based on the relatively small size of the community(35 homes) and its proximity to other street and drive intersections with Mount Vernon Ave., no traffic improvements, signals, or re-stripping are proposed as part of this plan. F. COSTS All infrastructure improvements will be constructed utilizing private development funds. No portion of these costs will be funded using City funds. The Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan 2 CHAPTER IV ACKNOWLEDGMENTS GREENBRIAR SPECIFIC PLAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A. APPLICANT/DEVELOPER Greystone Group, Inc. 341 Bayside Drive, Suite 7 Newport Beach, California 92660 949-566-9230 B. PROJECT TEAM Greystone Multi-Family Builders 341 Bayside Drive, Suite 7 Newport Beach, California 92660 949-566-6261 David B. McMahan Project Manager Bassenian Lagoni Architects 2031 Orchard Drive, Suite 100 Newport Beach, California 92660 949-553-9100 Albern Yolo Designer Edwin S. Balquiedra Planner Urban Arena LLC 4611 Teller Avenue Newport Beach, California 92660 949-221-8200 Eric Viado, ASLA �- Project Manager Michael Schrock, ASLA Principal Fuscoe Engineering 16795 Von Kartnan, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92606 949-474-1960 Oriana Slasor, P.E. Project Manager C. LOCAL AGENCY City of Grand Terrace Grand Terrace City Hall 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace 92313-5295 VI-1 Greenbriar Draft Specific Plan �trt7t�. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Document Type: Negative Declaration(Mitigated) Data: November 22,2005 c Project Title: SP4"2,V M44"3,SA-05-19,SA-05-24 and E-05-21 Project Location: 11830 ML Vernon Avenue (An appro)dmately 3.7 acre parcel looted on" westerly side of ML Vernon Avenue about 750 feet southerly of the intersection of MtL Vernon Avenue and Brentwood Street) ■ Description of Project:The proposed project will be made up of 35 condominium units to be sold to individual home buyers. The project will consist of two-story single-family residential units with three and four bedrooms. It will be developed as a condominium type of subdivision. A vesting tentative tract(VTTM-05-03,County No. 17768)has been flied for this development as It is a _ condominium project. Sp-05-02 has been filed as a Specific Plan for this project detailing the architectural style,parking,setbacks,access,landscaping,walls and fencing details/standards for the development There will be two models,a Plan 1 of about 1,668 sq.ft.and a Plan 2 of about 1,771 sq.ft. SA-05-19 and S4-05-24 have been filed for each model. Project Proponent: The Greystone Group,Inc.and Sequoia Equities Lead Agency: Community Development Department,City of Grand Terrace Contact Person: Gary L.Koontz, Community Development Director (909)430-2247 Public Review Period: Began:November 22,2005 Ended:April 27, 2006 Public Hearings/Meetings: Planning Commission—Thursday,December 12,2005 and City Council on Thursday,January 26,2006,Thursday,March 9,2006, Thursday,April 13,2006 and Thursday,April 27,2006 Environmental Finding: Based on an Initial Study,attached hereto,prepared to evaluate the potential environmental Impacts of approving SP-05-02,VTTM-05-03,SA-05-19,SA-M24 and E-W21,the said project quaiifles for a Mitigated Negative Declaration on the grounds that it will not have a significant adverse Impact on the environment with the recommended mitigation conditions. Signature: eam, Z Gary L.r4ontz,Comraiffnity Development Director «\Myr,rw\roBMareyswne\neganvtonSP.oa.oz EXHIBIT B City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department Environmental Checklist Form 1. Project Title: Specific Plan No. 05-02, Site and Architectural Review Case No.'s 05-19 and 05-24, Tentative Tract No. 05-03 and Environmental Review Case No.05-21 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Grand Terrace Community Development Department 22795 Barton Road • Grand Terrace,CA 92313 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Gary L. Koontz, Community Development Director or John Lampe,Associate Planner (909)430-2247 4. Project Location: 11830 Mt. Vernon Avenue (An approximately 3.7 acre parcel located on the westerly side of Mt. Vernon Avenue about 750 feet southerly of the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Brentwood Street.) 5. Project Sponsor's Name The Greystone Group,Inc.and Sequoia Equities 6. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential 7. Zoning: "R3"(Medium Density Residential) C 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 features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) The project will be made up of 35 condominium units to be sold to individual home buyers. It will consist of two-story single-family residential units with three and four bedrooms. The project will be developed as a condominium typ ofsubdivision. A tentative tract(TTM-05-03,CountyNo.17766)has been filed as a Specific Plan for this project detailing the architectural style,parking,setbacks,access,landscaping,walls and fencing details/standards for the development. There will be two models,a Plan 1 of about 1,658 sq.ft.and a Plan 2 of about 1,771 sq.ft. SA-05-19 and SA-05-24 have been filed for each model. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Settings:(Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) North: The Highlands Apartment Complex, Zoned R3 East: Single family homes, Zoned R1-7.2 South: The Highland Apartment Complex,private school,and convalescent home,Zoned R3 and AP West: The Highland Apartment Complex,Zoned R3 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement) City of Grand Terrace Department ofBuilding and Safety—building and grading permits;County ofSan Bernardino Fire Department—plan check requirements;Riverside Highland Water Company for water connection and service; and City of Grand Terrace Public Works for sewer connection. Community Development Department 1 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would bepotentially affected by this project,involving at least one is a"Potentially Significant Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. unpact that ❑Land Use and Planning arming ❑ T ❑ Population and �Po�tion/Circulation ❑ Public Services. g ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Utilities and Services Systems ❑Geological Problems ❑Water O Hem Mineral Resources ❑Aesthetics ❑Air Q�ri ❑Noise ❑Cultural Resources C ❑Recreation Determination: ❑Mandatory Findings of Significance On the basis of this initial evaluation(To be completed by the Lead Agency): I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the enviro DECLARATION will be prepared, nment,and a NEGATIVE I find that although the proposed project could have a significant a significant effect in this case because the mitigation meaurs described on an attached environment ha bthere e n added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be not be I find that the.proposed project MAY have a significantPrePd. ENVIRONMENTAL effect on the environment; and an "ACT REPORT is required, I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environmen 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document to applicable legal standards, d but at least one effect 2)has by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets ifth�ffec end "Potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless Mitigated. IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze onlythe effects that re ENVIRONMENTAL amain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant be significant effect in this case because all potential) si effect on the environment,there WILL NOT in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and y gnificant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately (b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. I ure Date Gat' L. Koontz C ommuni Develo meet Printed Name Title Director Community Development Department 2 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Evaluation of Environmental Impacts: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A"No Impact"answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A"No Impact"answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved,including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project-level,indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) "Potential Significant Impact"is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or.more "Potential Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, and EIR is required. 4) "Potential Significant Unless Mitigated Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potential Significant Impact"to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level(mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses,"may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier Analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the checklist. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). References to a previously prepared or outside document should,where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached,and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. Community Development Department 3 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis -ra) Conflict Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated se and Planning. Would the proposal:with general nlandesignation or zonins?rce: General Plan Categories Map; and Zoning ❑ ❑ District Map—This will mitigated by the filing of a Specific Plan which will act as the Zoning for this site.) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ❑ Policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the ❑ ❑ ■ Project?(There are no known agencies where the proposed project would cause a conflict.) c) Be incompatible with existine land use in the vicinity? (Zoning District Map,Zoning Regulations, City Zoning ❑ Code) ❑ ■ ❑ d) Affect agricultural resources or operations(e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from ❑ ❑ incompatible land uses)? (There are no significant ❑ ■ agricultural resources in Grand Terrace) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community minority community)?(The site isi including a income relatively ❑ ❑ ❑ vely small and ■ is,vacant. It will not divide any portion of the community.) A brief explanation to answer I: The proposed is inconsistent with some development standards of the existing R3 zoning of the site;therefore,a Specific Plan has been filed which will act as the new zoning for the site with new development standards. The Specific Plan will have written to conform to the requirements of State Law. The project with its modified development standards could be incompatible with nearby single family development but the potential impact will be less than significantto be proposed landscaping and architectural desi In addition,there are no agricultural resources because of the the cow n' Grand Terrace and no part of community will be disrupted by this project. Finding:Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measure. If approved, the Specific Plan will eliminate the conflicts with the existing R3 Zoning of the site. Community Development Department 4 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis _sues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated H. Population and Housing. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? (This project is consistent ❑ ❑ ❑ _� with the City's General Plan and the number of units proposed is about 80%of the maximum density allowed in the existing R3 Zone.) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ _' indirectly(e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)?(This project is an"infill"type project;the number of unit proposed will not necessitate any expansion of services.) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ❑ ❑ ❑ Ji housing? (The property is presently occupied by an old single family residence which is substandard and need of renovation.) brief explanation to answer IT: The proposed project is relatively small in size. The zoning of this site has been R3 for a number of years. The proposed project is only about 80%of the maximum allowed by the existing R3 zoning. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan and will not exceed population projections for the City. It will also not induce growth because of its relative small size. In addition,the property is occupied by a substandard residence which will be replaced by the new development. III Geologic Problems. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? (General Plan MEA/EIR-ES-4) ❑ ❑ ❑ �_ b) Seismic ground shaking?(GP MEA/EIR-II-1) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ c) Seismic ground failure,including liquefaction? (GP ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ MEA/EIR-II-1) d) Seiches,tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (GP NMA/EIR ❑ ❑ ❑ II-1) e) Landslides or mudflows? (GP MEA/EIR II-1) ❑ ❑ ❑ _' f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (GP ❑ ❑ ❑ ' MEA/EIR II-20) g) Subsidence of the land? (GP MEA/EIR II-1,Append ❑ ❑ ❑ B) __h) Expansive soil? (GP MEA/EIR H-1,Append B-4) ❑ ❑ ❑ __ Unique geologic or physical features? (GP 1VIEA/EIR ❑ ❑ ❑ II-1) Community Development Department 5 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): i Potentially Potentially Significant Si nifica Less than No Impact g Significant imps, P Unless Impact Mitigation A brief explanation to answer III; Incorporated No active or potentially active fault traces cross the site. The only known potential geologic hazard to ground shaking which is not unusual for any site in Southern California. This and an othergeologic by the requirements that all residential structures shall t designed and constructed to meet the se' the site is iiom seismic Uniform Building Code. Also a y hazard will be mitigated ort will be required before the issuance of a grading Permit o standards of the this project for the construction f re dances. g permit or building permits for Finding:Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measure. This requirements that all residential structures be designed and constructed to meet the seismic standards of the��o et the Building Code. rm IV. Water. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? (Gp MEA/EIR It Append B) ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Expose to people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (GP MEA/EIR 11 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ - c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality ❑ ❑ ❑ - 9 ty(e.g., temperature, dissolved 'L 7i oxygen or turbidity)?(GP MEA/EIR II-1) - d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? (GP MEA/EIR I,_,) ❑ ❑ ❑ e Changes in currents, or the course or direction of movements? O water ❑ ❑ ❑ i fl Changes in the quality of ground waters, either through ❑direct additions or withdrawals,or through ❑ ❑ Of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through interception substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? (GP MEA/EIR 11-1) 9) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (Gp ❑ MEA/EIR II-1) ❑ ❑ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? - -J and 97 Regional WCA Report) I II"1, ❑ ❑ n Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater Otherwise available for public water supplies? (GP ❑ ❑ ❑ MEA/EIR II 1) - t Community Development Department 6 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis 1 Potentially Potentially Less than No ues(and Support Information Sources): Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated A brief explanation to answer IV: The proposed project is to construct 35 single family residential units. There will be some increase in impermeable surface area;however,the existing storm drain system in the area will be handle the additional runoff. The submitted hydrology has indicated the amount of run-off from this project. In addition,before grading permits are issued for this project all NPDES requirements will have to be met which should ensure that many of the impact to water resources will be eliminated. These _ requirements have been set out in the required"Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan." Also,all water for the use of this( project will be provide by the local water provider,the Riverside Highland Water Company. V. Air Quality. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an ❑ ❑ ❑ existing or projected air quality violation? (GP M EA/EIR H-14, and AQMP) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (The Element ❑ ❑ ❑ contains an implementing action to reduce such exposure) �) Alter air movement,moisture, or temperature, or cause ❑ ❑ ❑ any change in climate? (Any such implementing actions are designed to have a positive effect on the region's air quality) d) Create objectionable odors? (No specific odor causing ❑ ❑ ❑ proposals are included in the Element) A brief explanation to answer V: The proposed project is relatively small size. With only 35 units it does not have the capacity to significantly impact the air quality of the region. There will be a very small increase in air pollution primarily from the vehicles of the new residents; however,this will not be significant. Finding:Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measure. For the grading of the site where dust will be generated,appropriate dust control measures will be integrated into grading plans and activities as required by the City as part of the conditions of the grading permit. Community Development Department 7 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentiall Y Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant im Impact Unless Impact par Mitigation VI. Transportation/Circulation. Would the proposal result : Incorporated a) Increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ (Trans. Engineering and planning Consultant) ❑ ❑ b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ❑ sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or ❑ ❑ ■ incompatible uses? ( ) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to ❑ nearby uses? ( ) ❑ ❑ d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ❑ e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or ❑ ❑ ■ bicyclists? (TCM Ordinance 147) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ fl Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ❑ alternative transportation(e.g., bus turnouts, ❑ ■ bicycle racks)? (TCM Ordinance 147) g) Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts?() ❑ Brief explanation to answer VI: ❑ ❑ ■ The proposed project is to has been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer. He concluded relatively small size that a traffic study would not be required even thou that because of its which will not be significant. In addition,he stated:'The project will hav no significant is some slight increase n trade adjacent streets and intersections." The export of 25,000 cubic yards of earth i;�cant traffic impacts on the proposed haul route be reviewed and approved by the Co will mitigated by requiring that the effects on the neighborhood. Community Development Director to minimize the potential Community Development Department g Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Ask ssues(and support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated VII. Biological Resources. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered,threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to ❑ ❑ ❑ -' plants, fish,insects, animals, and birds)? (GP m EA/EIR II-20,Append C) b) Locally designated species (e.g.,heritage ❑ ❑ ❑ __, trees)? (GP MEVEIR II-20) c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ❑ ❑ __ oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (GP ❑ MEVEIR II-20) d) Wetland habitat(e.g.,marsh,riparian, and ❑ ❑ ❑ vernal pool)? ( ) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ (GP NIEA/EIR H-20) ~' Brief explanation to answer VII: No rare or endangered species are known to live in the urban areas of Grand Terrace. In addition,there are no desirable large trees on the site or wetland habitats. No adverse impacts to biological resources are expected from the development of this project. VIII. Energy and Mineral Resources. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy ❑ ❑ ❑ conservation plans? (GP MEVEIR II-19, and Append D) —, b) Use non-renewable resources in a ❑ ❑ ❑ wasteful and inefficient manner? c Result in the loss of availability of a ❑ ❑ ❑ -- known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? (GP MEVEIR H-19, and Append B) Community Development Department 9 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis -� Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact p Mitigation Brief explanation to answer VM: Incorporated No mineral resources have been identified in the City. Therefore the development of the proposed 35 residential units will not adversely impact any mineral resources. In addition,the project will have to be constructed in compliance with the energy standards of the building code. 1EX hazards. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or ❑ ❑ release of hazardous substance (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? (GP MEA/EIR II 7) b) Possible interference with ❑ ❑ ❑ emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?(GT Emergency Plan, and GP MEA/EIR 1I 13) c) The creation of any health hazard or ❑ ❑ ❑ (r potential health hazard? (GP MEA/EIR 11 1) d) Exposure ofpeople to existing ❑ ❑ sources ofpotential health hazards? ❑ (GP MEA/EIR II_1) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with ❑ ❑ ❑ flammable brush,grass, or trees? (GP MEA/EIR 11-6) Brief explanation to answer IX: There are no]mown hazards on the site or the immediate surrounding area including areas of flammable brush. In addition,this is a residential project with no storage of hazardous materials other than what would normally be found in a residential setting;however,such storage will not be significant. Community Development Department 10 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated X. Noise. Would the proposal result in: a) Increase in existing noise levels? (City Noise Element) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (City Noise Element) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Brief explanation to answer X. There will be some increase in ambient noise.level simply from having 35 new homes on the site which is presently vacant except for one older residence;however,this increase will not be significant. In addition,the site is located just west of Mt. Vernon Avenue which has been identified in the City's Noise Element as an existing and future noise generator. However,this will be mitigate by the conditioning that this project conform to the requirement of the Building Code for interior noise insulation for any structures impacted by noise from Mt. Vernon. Finding:Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. This development will be -' conditioned to comply with all requirements of the Building Code for interior noise insulation if required. The noise - associated with the export of 25,000 cubic yards of earth will be minimized by the City's Noise Ordinance which restric( such activities between 7:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m. M. 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) Fire protection? ( ) b) Police protection? ( ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ c) Schools? ( ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ d) Maintenance of public facilities, ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ including roads? ( ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ e) Other governmental services? ( ) Brief explanation of answer XI. This proposed project for 35 single family residential units is relatively small in size. As for any residential project there will be some effect on public services but because of the relatively small size of the project all of these effects will be less than significant. In addition,there will be an increase in the City's property tax base because of the development of existing vacant land and the developer will also have to pay the school impact fee for this project before building permits are issued. I Community Development Department 11 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentiall Significant y Less than No Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated XII. Utilities and Services Systems. Would the Proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alternations to the following Utilities: a) Power or natural as? g (GP MEA/EIR H-32,II 33) ❑ b) Communications systems? (GP ❑ ■ ❑ MEA/EIR II 33) c) Local or regional water treatment or ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ distribution facilities?(GP ❑ MEA/E1R H-30) ❑ ■ ❑ d) Sewer or septic tanks? (GP MEA/EIR lI 30) ❑ e) Storm water drainage? (GP ❑ ■ ❑ MEA/EIR I33) ❑ fl Solid waste disposal? (GP ❑ ■ ❑ NMA/EIR II 32) ❑ -' g) Local or regional water supplies? ❑ ■ ❑ (GP MEA/EIR II-30) ❑ ❑ ■ Brief explanation of answer XH. ❑ This proposed project for 35 single family homes is relatively small in size. As for any residential project there will some effect on utility services but because of the size of the project all of these effects will be less than si be addition,no individual utility has identified any problems in being unable to service this project, gmficant.In XIII. Aesthetics. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? (GP MEA/EIR II-22) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Have a demonstrable negative ❑ aesthetic effect? (Proposed site plan ❑ ■ ❑ and project elevations ) c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Brief explanation to answer 7UII. The proposed project does not lie near scenic impacts will be mitigated by the conditions of th highway o ect sucll block scenic vistas. In h as the regulation of the archit addition, j Potential aesthetic requirement for a landscaping plan. sign and the Community Development Department 12 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis -_tsues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated XIV. Cultural Resources. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? (GP MEA/EIR 11-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Disturb archaeological resources? (GP MEA/EIR 11-20) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Affect historical resources? (GP MEA/EIR 11-22) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ unique ethnic cultural values? (GP NEVER 11-22) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ area? ( ) / - Brief explanation to answer X N.' No known palentological,archaelogical or historical resources exist on the site. No cultural values or sacred uses will be_ impacted by this project. XV. Recreation. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ other recreational facilities? (GP NEVER U-21) b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (GP MEA/EIR II-21) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Brief explanation to answer XV. As the project is residential,there will be some increase in the demand for and affect on recreational resources;however, as only 35 units are involved such effects will be less than significant. In addition,there will on-site recreational facilities which will mitigate the demand for public recreation facilities. Community Development Department 13 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant No Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated XVI. Mandatory findings of significance. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑ Cenvironment, 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 rare or endangered plant or animal, eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-tern, to the disadvantage of long-term, ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are 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 other probable future projects.) d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial ❑ ❑ adverse effect on human beings, ❑ ■ either directly or indirectly? Community Development Department 14 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis ,*sues(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated Brief explanation to answers XVI. No Impact.The proposed project is relatively small with only 35 units. Any effects on the environment resulting from this project will either be less than significant or will be fully mitigated by the regulations of the submitted Specific Plan or the required permits such as the building and grading permits. XVII. Earlier Analysis. Earlier analysis may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR, or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. ■ Used the Grand Terrace General Plan Master Environmental Assessment and EIR for most of the base impact information. Both documents are available at the Grand Terrace Community and Economic Development Department. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist w within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measured based on the earlier analysis. ■ Not Applicable c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"describe the mitigation measured which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent they address site specific conditions for the project. ■ Not Applicable JL jl Grand Terrace Community Development Dept Authority:Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. References:Public Resources Code Sections 21080(c),21080.1,21080.3,21082.1,21083,21083.3,21093,21094,21151;Sunstrom v. County of Mendocino,202 Cal.App.3d 296(1988);Leonoff v.Monterey Board of Supervisors,22 Cal.App.3d 1337(1990) c:1MyFilesUGHNIKargerlKarger2-5-051E-04-01 Community Development Department 15 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis