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216 ORDINANCE NO 216 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING SP-05-01 (BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN) AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT E-05-16 WHEREAS, the property covered by the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan is owned by the City of Grand Terrace; and WHEREAS, the project site is the location of the existing community senior center and master planned Petta Park; and WHEREAS, the City's General Plan requires the preparation of a Specific Plan for all multi- family projects of 20 or more units; WHEREAS, the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan land uses are consistent with those identified in the City General Plan for Medium High Density Residential uses; and WHEREAS, development of the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan will result in high quality and affordable senior housing for City residents; and WHEREAS, development of the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan will result in the provision of a new community senior center and new recreational opportunities through the construction of a new park for City residents; and WHEREAS, the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan, as presented in 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, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program have been prepared under E-05-16, for this proposal with the Environmental Assessment(Exhibit B) having been considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearings on August 4, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission following its public hearing on August 4, 2005 recommended that the City Council approve the Blue Mountain Senior Vilas Specific Plan under SP-05- 01 and associated Mitigated Negative Declaration under E-05-16, set out in full in the attached Exhibits A and B; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on August 1 J, 2005_for SP- 05-01 and E-05-16. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The proposed Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan (SP-05-01) set out in full in Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council. Section 2: The Mitigated Negative Declaration on file in the Community Development Department of the City of Grand Terrace (E-05-16) 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 31" day of its adoption. Section 4: Posting: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places with 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 said City held on the 11_ day of u t , 2005 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 22 of Septe e2D05. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of rand Mayor of City of Gran errace Terrace and of the City Council and of t City Council thereof I, BRENDA STANFILL, 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 September 22, 2005 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hilkey, Garcia and Miller and Mayor Ferre NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Cortes ABSTAIN: None Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Approved as to form: John Harpe , .City Attorn BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLA SPECIFIC PLAN In the City of Grand Terrace A Development by: Corporation for Better Housing 15490 Ventura Boulevard Suite 210 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Contact: Mary Silverstein Prepared by: David Leonard Associates 1223 University Avenue, Suite 240 Riverside, CA 92507 Contact: David M. Leonard (951) 782-9868 1 st Screencheck Draft: May 17, 2005 2"a Screencheck Draft: June 1, 2005 _. Final Document: October 1, 2005 BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION 1.1 purpose and Intent of the Specific Plan................................1 1.2 Project Location ..............................................................1 1.3 Project Summary ............................................................ 1.4 Development Context ...................................................... 1.5 Authority and Scope ........................................................7 II PLANNING FRAMEWORK 1.1 Jurisdictional Framework...................................................9 2.1.1 City of Grand Terrace General Plan and Zoning ........ ..9 2.2 Existing Conditions ......................................................... 2.2.1 Existing Land Use ...............................:..................9 2.2.2 Land Use Setting ...................................................9 2.2.3 Circulation/Traffic .................................................11 2.2.4 Topography .........................................................11 2.2.5 Flooding ....................................... ..................... 12 2.2.6 Utilities................................................................12 III SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3.1 Land Uses............ .......................................................13 3.1.1 Multiple Family Senior Development.........................13 3.1.2 Senior Center ...................................................... 13 3.1.2 Public Access Park .............................................13 IV INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES 4.1 Circulation ...................................................................15 4.2 Water ...............:..........................................................15 4.3 Sewer .........................................................................1 4.4 Storm Drains................................................................. 16 4.5 Dry Utilities ...................................................................16 4,6 Solid Waste ..................................................................16 V DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 5.1 Land Use Development Standards ....................................17 ii Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1,2005 VI DESIGN GUIDELINES 6.1 Design Guidelines ..........................................................19 6.2.1 Siting Criteria.....:....................................................19 6.2.2 Architectural Guidelines ...........................................23 6.2.3 Landscape Guidelines..............................................27 6.2.4 Plant Pallette .........................................................29 V11 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 7.1. Phasing ......................................................................31 7.2 Financing and Maintenance Plan.......................................31 7.3 Development Review Process ..........................................32 7.4 Adjustments and Amendments .........................................32 7.4.1 Administrative Adjustments ......................................32 7.4.2 Amendments :.........................................................33 IX RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES .....34 LIST OF EXHIBITS Figure Title Page 1 Regional Context 2 2 Vicinity Map 3 3 Existing Conditions 6 4 Existing General Plan & Zoning 10 5 Conceptual Land Use Plan 14 6a Senior Villas and Senior Center Site Plan-Floor 1 20 6b Senior Villas Floor 2 21 6c Senior Villas Floor 3 22 7 Building Elevations 24 8a Typical Floor Plans Units 539 & 551 25 8b Typical Floor Plans Units 808 & 821 26 9 Petta Park Plan 28 iii Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 Project Contacts City of Grand Terrace Gary L. Koontz, Community Development Director 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, CA 92313 email: gkoontz(a)-cityofgrandterrace.org phone: 909.430.2225 fax 909.783.2600 Blue Mountain Senior Villas Consulting,Teem Developer Civil Engineer Corporation for Better Housing P.A. green Associates Mary Silverstein Paul Breen/Jon Ziegler 15490 Ventura Blvd, Suite 210 22114 South Vermont Ave, Suite 201 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Torrance, CA 90502 email: marysilverstein(a)-sbcglobal.net email: Paba(cD-breeneng.com phone 818.905.2430 phone 310. 787-8689 fax: 818.905.2440 fax 310. 787-7230 Land Use Planner Architect David Leonard Associates John Cotton Architects David Leonard John Cotton, FAIA 1223 University Ave, Suite 240 3816 Main Street Riverside, CA 92507 Culver City, CA 90232 email: leonarddla(aD-earthlink.net email: johncottonarch(a)-msn.com Phone 951. 782-9868 phone 310.558.8616 fax 951. 782-0723 fax 310.658.8676 Landscape Architect RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc Doug Grove, RLA 3612 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 email: dougg .rhala.com phone: 951.781.1930 fax: 951.686.8091 1 iv Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1,2005 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose and Intent of the Specific Plan The purpose of the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan is to establish zoning and development standards that relate to the uniqueness of a senior citizen housing development. The specific plan provides a means to evaluate all components of the project including site design, architecture, landscaping, utilities, and public services. The comprehensiveness of the specific plan also enhances the means to address environmental conditions that may result from development, and to assure continuity between design and environmental considerations. The intent of the Blue Mountain Villas Specific Plan is expressed through the following goals: e Establish zoning criteria and standards for multiple-family senior housing development. Provide a single comprehensive source for design details and standards to guide the developer, and to assist the city in review of plans that implement the specific plan. Incorporate provisions to assure compatibility with adjoining developed lands. Implement the development of Petta Park together with senior housing. 1.2 Proiect Location The City of Grand Terrace is located along the southern boundary of the County of San Bernardino along Interstate 215. Regional access to the area is provided from 1 215 extending north and south, and from 1-10 that runs east and west. Locally, the project site lies along Grand Terrace Road, between Mt. Vernon Avenue to the west and Vista Grande Way to the east. The address of the site is 22627 Grand Terrace Road. Figure 1 provides a Regional Map of the site location, and a Vicinity Map is provided as Figure 2. The project site is owned by the City of Grand Terrace Community Redevelopment Agency and consists of two parcels totaling approximately six acres. The parcels are identified by Assessors parcels 276-461-02 and 14. The east end of Parcel 276-461-14 is presently developed as a senior center. Parcel 276-461-02 is vacant. Adjoining development includes single family residential homes along the southerly and westerly boundaries, Terrace View Elementary School along the easterly boundary, and land owned by the City, (APN 276-461-011), that is occupied by Southern California Edison electrical transmission towers. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 1 t ItarVa n Baron KERN COUNTY 1 15 1 65 Banla� Ld=08tar 1 40 1 IS 14 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY I vumel. 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Ji - J„r �— AY JAIMVYS 1•.� AV: y�'V •Nr , S -._ �aY ,-._,..1 .Y(U•AIfIY]•L.•. 5Iq>: a •• • 17VNi11! -a 'nIs W1AV1 G 1' +Ip n ;[ }I ) i,• - ,; AV lovail 3•, Ttil^ I AV )y ' r� u1dSWL1• f` ''1 aj�c ,i 1 .:. ��Wn •.}�. . �- .� �v. .,. .diSimi --�L••�; W ail nv ms1A•ar � Camay .Av umroun '.�; `v�, '; _ % %,'" IAv xvrf ••� os `�� b7 ,.Avaul7ras nln at; An,�r I, I/ •�' S a .`G AV G Hal �,i ` 7G'La'WM•I S I.t„y ".la X'NA ?,•' L 14A \;. a� a Q YAY"• ,,1-it^; r �,.is<:f a' i m aa• _� _�._., II\ �• A ...J i st•L •'i'rl tl •r'I`'- w�'��r• f i The project site lies about one mile north of the intersection of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue where grocery, pharmacy, personal care, and other retail services exist. Bus service is available along Mt. Vernon Avenue. 1.3 Project Summary The existing senior center and parking lot will be removed to accommodate the proposed project. The frontage of the site has full improvements, including, utilities, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. An ALTA survey of the site is provided as Figure 3. The proposed development will feature a three-story 120 room residential facility for active senior citizens totaling approximately 89,042 square feet, a one-story 5000 square foot clubhouse for senior activities, and an approximately four acre public park. The residential facility is designed to provide 103 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom apartments. Parking is provided to include 85 spaces for residents, and 56 spaces for joint use by guests and visitors to the park. A total of 141 parking spaces are provided. Potential conflicts between the heights of adjoining one story structures and the proposed three-story senior apartments were addressed through the public hearing process whereby one story units are oriented to the single family residences to the rear, through lower grade elevations on the project site, and by distance between the proposed structures and the property line. Landscaping will also play a role in softening potential visual impacts The current maximum density allowed within the City's Zoning Ordinance is 12 units per acre, with a 25% density bonus provision for up to 16 dwelling units per acre where a public benefit, such' as a park with public access, is provided and where infrastructure already exists. The proposed project meets those criteria. The density of the project is proposed at 20 dwelling units per acre. A new Multiple Family Senior Developmant Zone is established through the provisions of this Specific Plan to allow the p-oposed density. The following actions are necessary to facilitate the proposed project: e Approve a General Plan Amendment to designate the project site as High Density Residential e Approve the Specific Plan to establish density and design criteria specifically for the proposed project. e Approve a Change of Zone to R-3-S (High Density Residential-Senior Housing). The R-3-S Zone shall be implemented through the Specific Plan. e Approve a Plot Plan and Architectural Review addressing the design components of the proposed project. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 4 The project site lies about one mile north of the intersection of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue where grocery, pharmacy, personal care, and other retail services exist. Bus service is available along Mt. Vernon Avenue. 1.3 Proiect Summary The existing senior center and parking lot will be removed to accommodate the proposed project. The frontage of the site has full improvements, including, utilities, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. An ALTA survey of the site is provided as Figure 3. The proposed development will feature a mixture of two and three-story structures, with all the two-story sections oriented to the single family residences that adjoin the project site to the south, and one three-story wing facing the adjoining elementary school. The development will establish a 120 room residential facility for active senior citizens totaling approximately 89,042 square feet, a one-story 6,579 square foot clubhouse designed for intergenerational activities, and an approximately four acre public park. The residential facility is designed to provide 103 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom apartments. Parking is provided to include 85 spaces for residents, and 56 spaces for joint use by guests and visitors to the park. A total of 141 parking spaces are provided. Potential conflicts between the heights of adjoining one story structures and the proposed three-story senior apartments were addressed through the public hearing process whereby one story units are oriented to the single family residences to the rear, through lower grade elevations on the project site, and by distance between the proposed structures and the property line. Landscaping will also play a role in softening potential visual impacts The current maximum density allowed within the City's Zoning Ordinance is 12 units per acre, with a 25% density bonus provision for up to 16 dwelling units per acre where a public benefit, such as a park with public access, is provided and where infrastructure already exists. The proposed project meets those criteria. The density of the project is proposed at 20 dwelling units per acre. A new Multiple.Family Senior Development Zone is established through the provisions of this Specific Plan to allow the proposed density. The following actions are necessary to facilitate the proposed project: • Approve a General Plan Amendment to designate the project site as Medium High Density Residential • Approve the Specific Plan to establish density and design criteria specifically for the proposed project and serve as the implementing zoning. • Approve a Plot Plan and Architectural Review addressing the design components of the proposed project. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 4 • Adopt an environmental finding based on an Environmental Assessment to address the potential effects of the proposed project. Complete a lease agreement between the Applicant and the City for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the facility over a defined period of time. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 5 1 ,! ' .• ../� �W v.i.A.....lf R'I.t<ati<>htMl fvY..I,c��,�'�.±1.+.-:a.�^: ��i,�. 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Figure 3 IIOLTE Existing Setting w,..ca nun.amm �O n'ua`+[mi'# BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN 1.4 Development Context The project site is bound on three sides by existing development. Single family residential units, consisting primarily of single story structures, exist along the southerly and westerly boundaries. Fencing has been installed by individual lot owners and consists of a mix of wood fences, masonry walls, and combination masonry and wrought iron fencing, all typically at six feet in height. A chain link fence exists along the easterly boundary installed by the school district for Terrace View Elementary School. The nearest classroom facilities are setback approximately 40 feet inside the school property. Vegetation consists or non-native grasses and scattered trees. There are no defined drainage courses, or noticeable topographic relief except for an earthen berm constructed at the edge of improvements associated with the existing senior citizen center. The existing senior center consists.of roughly 6,579 square feet. The well utilized facility presently offers exercise classes, art classes, music and dance classes; a game room for cards, crafts, and board games; evening entertainment, and special holiday events. The County of San Bernardino provides weekday lunches at the facility, and counselors are on hand to provide advice about social services, health, and financial matters. The center includes space for offices, a library/reading room, a computer area, a lounge, and the lobby area. The facility is operated daily-by volunteers. The proposed project will have access from two driveway entries along Grand Terrace Road, a 60 foot wide Local street. A 1.6 acre parcel lying along Grand Terrace Road, opposite the proposed project, is owned by Southern California Edison and contains towers that support power lines. The project site lies at an interface between suburban residential development and a cluster of public facilities and utilities that serve the area. 1.5 Authority and Scope The Blue Mountain Villas Specific Plan has been prepared under the authority of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Article 8, Section 65450 et seq. Section 65451 of the Government Code states.that a specific plan shall include "all detailed regulations, conditions, programs, and proposed legislation which shall be necessary and convenient for systematic implementation" of each of the mandated elements, adopted by the City as part of the General Plan. The Code further species the content of the specific plan to include: (a) Text and diagrams that specify all of the following: - , 1. The location and standards for land uses and facilities; and i Final Blue Mountain Senior villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 7 / Z. The location and standards for streets, roads, and other transportation facilities; and 3. Standards for population density and building intensity, and provisions for supporting services; and 4. Provisions for implementing the Open Space Element; and 5. Other appropriate measures. As required by state law, all specific plans shall be consistent with the General Plan. A General Plan Amendment has been filed to accomplish this consistency. i Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1,2005 8' �� II Planning Framework 2.1 Jurisdictional Framework 2.1.1- City of Grand Terrace General Plan and Zoning Land Use is guided by the City of Grand Terrace General Plan. The Plan allocates land use types and intensity, augmented by goals, policies, and standards to guide development. The General Plan designation for the project site is currently Low Density Residential. This designation applies to areas intended for single family residential projects at a density of up to 5 units per acre. The proposed project features a density of twenty (20) units per acre. The following policy applies in this case: Specific Plans shall be required for all multiple family projects of 20 or more units, and shall also be applied to low density projects. In this instance, a Specific Plan and a general plan amendment have been filed to establish a new density category to allow the proposed density for senior- oriented developments. The purpose and standards for the new designation are set forth under this Specific Plan. The City of Grand Terrace Title 18 Zoning Code outlines the uses permitted and development standards to guide development. The project site is zoned R1- 7.2 that is intended for low density single family residences on lots having a minimum area of 7200 square feet. The maximum density under the zone is five dwelling units per acre. 2.2 Existing Conditions 2.2.1 Existing Land Use The project site consists of two legal parcels. Assessors Parcel 276-461-14 is developed in. part as a senior center and related parking offering community activities to senior citizens. The majority of the property remains vacant. Assessors Parcel 276-461-01 is currently vacant but was previously developed with a single family residence. 2.2.2 Land Use Setting The proposedproject"represents an Jnfili development among surrounding uses that hove been described in Section 1�4, Development Context. The site is currently developed with a senior center that is located at the north % end of APN 276-461-14 and features an activity center for senior citizens and related parking. 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A privately maintained park; with controlled public access during posted hours, would extend from the apartment and senior center complex to the westerly property line. 2.2.3 Circulation /Traffic Access to the project site shall be from Grand Terrace Road. Grand Terrace Road is a publicly dedicated 60 foot Local Street having full public improvements along the frontage of the site. The proposed project will be required to complete the parkway improvements along the opposite side of the street. The project proposes two points of access. A public access is planned at the west end of the development for guest parking and for joint use parking for the senior center and park. This parking area has 56 spaces. A second access is planned near the easterly boundary for parking by project residents. Resident parking consists of 85 spaces. The total parking is 141 spaces, including 8 handicap designated spaces, There is no connection proposed between the two parking areas.`Due to the length of driveway serving resident parking, a paved tum-around area has been provided pursuant to Fire Departments standards. The project is responsible for construction of on-site street improvements and for any modifications required to Grand Terrace Road. 2.2.4 Topography Existing elevations of the site, not including the proposed park area, range from 1072 to 1100 feet above mean sea level with an average 3% slope. Natural terrain and the area graded to establish the existing senior center are separated by an earthen berm. Proposed finished floor elevations are designed to descend from east to west. A sixteen-foot cut will be created along the easterly boundary, (adjoining the elementary school), and will be replaced with a combination of an eight-foot retaining wall and a 2:1 slope between the property line and the parking area. Maximum 2:1 cut slopes are also designed at varying heights between the southerly property line and the parking area. Both of these areas have a building orientation that features tuck-under parking situated below the living area. The variation in elevation between the property line and the structure will aid in screening the parking area from off-site vantages while also, in combination with setback distances, minimize conflicts between adjacent single story residences and proposed three-story senior villas. ''he descending four-foot grade elevation, from the east building facade to the west facade, creates the variable slope - height condition along the southerly boundary. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 11 2.2.5 Flooding The project site is free of flood hazards according the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map. The project site will be graded to convey onsite drainage to the street to be collected in the city storm drain system. 2.2.6 Utilities All utilities exist within Grand Terrace Road at the site and are sufficient to serve the development. Existing on-site improvements may require removal and replacement to serve the proposed project. This will be accomplished pursuant to the requirements of each affected agency. Section IV provides details of existing services. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 12 III SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3.1 Land Uses The proposed project are consists of 6.05 acres and features two land use categories. The Conceptual land Use Plan (Figure 5) illustrates the categories and support uses. 3.1.1 Multiple Family Senior Development This category will consist of 120 senior-oriented villas, and related parking .area on 2.05 acres. The facility and grounds will be privately operated and maintained under a long-term lease with the City of Grand Terrace. The villas will consist of 103 one bedroom units and 17 two bedroom units. The one and two bedroom units will be approximately 540 sq. ft and approximately 810 sq. ft., respectively. Larger.units are situated above covered parking spaces. 3.1.2 Senior Center A senior center senior center facility, consisting of approximately 6,579 square feet, will be provided for public use. The facility will be attached to the adjoining apartment building to enable interior access by residents of the villas. A separate entry is provided for the public. Parking is provided for 60 vehicles, including four (4) handicapped spaces, to be used jointly by senior center and park visitors. 3.1.3 Public Access Park An adjacent park, with public access during posted hours, is planned on approximately four acres for day use activities. The park will be maintained by a private entity and secured, as required by the City, to control access during night time hours. The park will be available for public use, typically from dawn to dusk, as a passive recreational area, in that there will be no structures or activity equipment. The park will be landscaped and contain walking trails with sitting areas. TABLE 1 BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE STATISTICAL SUMMARY Land Use Plan Acres or Unit Designation Square Feet Yield Villas MFR 1.90 120 Senior Center SC .15 ac - Park P 4.00 - otal: 6.05 ac 120 Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 13 i i IT 4 —• i I L 77 U LEGEND p/ ® P LIMITED USUC DAY USE) sc I'll, . ® MULTIPLE FAMILY REe1DENTIAL CENTER BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN FIGURE 5 9x M�In�.t9w CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CA �J �M MAY 31,2003 CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN Rf Nw:93119 IV INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN This section will outline the existing and planned public services and infrastructure that is needed to support the proposed development. To a great extent, these services or infrastructure already exist to serve the proposed project. 4.1 Circulation Direct access exists at the site from Grand Terrace Road, a two-lane undivided local street designeq to Collector Street standards under the General Plan. A Collector Street requires 36 feet of paving, with seven feet of parkway for a sidewalk and landscaping on each side, within a 60-foot right-of-way. A complete level of street improvements exists along the frontage of the property. No parkway improvements exist on the opposite side of Grand Terrace Road. Regional access is provided to the site from Mt. Vernon Avenue, designated as a Major Highway. Major Highways require 72 feet of paving within a 100 foot right- of-way. This allows for four lanes of travel as a divided highway. Mt. Vernon Avenue provides access to 1-215 to the southwest and 1-10 to the north. The street is fully improved going south from Grand Terrace Road, and tapers to a local street section going northbound due to topographical constraints. The local street system is operating below capacity and no additional streets or right-of-way are needed to support the project. 4.2 Water Supply Riverside-Highland Water Company provides domestic water supply service to the City of Grand Terrace. Water service presently exists at the site in the form of an eight (8) inch line having 90 pounds of pressure. The proposed project does not require any upgrades to lines serving the area. 4.3 Sewer Service The City of Grand Terrace operates the sewer collection system through the city and has purchased capacity within the Colton Regional Treatment Plant for processing. Sewage capacity will need to be verified as part of the permitting process for the project. An eight (8) inch sewer line presently exists at the site and does not require any upgrades to trunk lines serving the area. l Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 15 4.4 Storm Drains The project site is located within the San Bernardino County Comprehensive Storm Drain Plan No. 3. The plan established an integrated system of local storm drains necessary to collect and convey storm flows. The system is maintained by the County of San Bernardino. Drainage at the site is conveyed as surface flows within Grand Terrace Road and collected in a storm drain located at the intersection of Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. A hydrology study will be prepared, as necessary, in conjunction with the proposed project to verify the ability of the existing drainage system to handle any additional flows generated from the project. 4.5 Dry Utilities Electricity: Southern California Edison provides electrical power to the area. Power is presently available at the site within an underground conduit along the frontage. Additional overhead lines exist along the west and south boundaries of the project site. No additional off-site improvements are required for the proposed project. Telephone: Pacific Telephone provides telephone service to the area. This service presently exists at the site within an underground conduit along the frontage and no additional off-site improvements are required. Natural Gas: Southern California Gas Company provides service to the area. A gas line exists along the frontage of the site and no additional off-site improvements are required. 4.6 Solid Waste Management Solid Waste collection is under a franchise with Waste Management, Inc and hauled to the San Bernardino County Landfill at San Timoteo. This service already exists at the site and will continue with the proposed project. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 16 V DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan will serve as the principal guide for implementation of the proposed project through site plan, design review, and final engineering processes. The Specific Plan will define the character of the development through the definition of allowable uses, density, design guidelines, and infrastructure services. The design guidelines will address the building layout design, architectural standards, and landscape architecture. These elements will collectively address all of the key design features that form the project. The intent of the Development Standards is to define development specifications to assure an orderly development, achieve a high level of design quality, reflect features that are unique to senior-oriented developments, and to unify all of the elements that form the project. Therefore, these regulations and standards will supersede the provisions of the City of Grand Terrace Zoning Ordinance that relate to the proposed project. Instances where the Specific Flan does not address a development issue, regulation, procedure, or policy, the applicable sections of the Grand Terrace Zoning Ordinance, and/or any other applicable City ordinance, shall prevail. 5.1 Land Use Development Standards This section outlines the development standards for the land use designations within the specific plan. As noted above, where development standards for the proposed Specific Plan land uses are different from the City Zoning Code requirements, the provisions of this Specific Plan shall prevail. Development within the Specific Plan must meet the criteria of the land use designations described herein. 5.1.1 Multiple Family Residential (MFR): Is the proposed General Plan designation applied to residential development within .the Specific Plan in a manner consistent with the Conceptual Land Use Plan (CLUP), Figure 5. As a conceptual plan, the CLUP will be subject to refinement as part of the plan review process as more precise engineering details become available and public input is applied. The maximum density within the MFR designation is 20 units per net acre_ All residences within this designation shall be limited to senior citizens over the age of 55 years. Permitted uses shall be limited to the following: 1. Multiple family dwelling units. 2. Off-street parking serving on-site uses Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 17 5.1.2 Senior Center (SC): This designation applies to the indoor senior center within the Specific Plan. The center shall be available for use of project residents and the public. Permitted uses, aimed at senior citizens age 55 and over,. including, but not limited to the following: 1. Exercise and Instructional Classes 2. Recreational activities 3. Entertainment 4. Catered meals 5. Counseling services 6. Reading rooms 7. Laundry room 8. Other similar uses related to senior center activities. 6.1.3 Park(P): This designation is applied to.the park area, with controlled public access during posted hours, as described-within the Specific Plan. The park shall be developed in a manner consistent with the Specific Plan, and will be subject to further refinement through the final engineering processes. Permitted uses shall be limited to outdoor recreation facilities Table 2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development Criteria Standard MFR District Approximate Lot Area 1.90 Acres Minimum Lot Width 200 feet Minimum Lot Depth 150 feet Minimum Building Setbacks: Front: 25 feet Rear: 60 feet Side: 60 feet Maximum Lot Coverage (Building): 50% Maximum Building Height: 40 feet Parking Required: 0.70 spaces per unit Parking Landscaping Landscape divider every nine (9) parking spaces Minimum Parking Area Setbacks: Property Line: 10 feet P District: Secured Park with Public Access Approximate Area Four(4) acres Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 18 VI DESIGN GUIDELINES These Guidelines strive to create a distinct identity for the project and to promote consistency among planning, engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture elements in order to achieve high quality in development design and function. As 9uidelines, these provisions are intended. to allow reasonable flexibility to assure that the developments meets expectations, and to assure that the project goals and objectives are met. The project is an infill development situated on a key circulation route in the City of Grand Terrace. Adjoining lands that can be developed, have been developed. Public services and utilities already exist at the site. Therefore, these design guidelines focus upon on-site structures and the proposed park site. 6.1 Design Guidelines Intent of Design Guidelines Those elements that define desirable design guidelines are described in the following sections. These guidelines are not intended to inhibit the developer and their professional design teams in the implementation of the proposed project, but rather to assure continuity among the design elements of the project. These guidelines are intended to: • Assist in maintaining design continuity within the project Ensure compatibility among adjoining land uses • Assure high quality through rich design standards • Promote efficient application of all design elements These guidelines are intended for use by the developer, their design team,city staff, and decision-makers during the preparation, review, and implementation of development plans for the project. 6.2.1 Siting Criteria • Structures shall be placed on the property in scale with the community and adjoining residential development by setting lower building heights oriented to adjoining single family homes and Grand Terrace Road, or by use of grade variations. Figures 6a, 6b, and 6c demonstrate how this criteria is met through the building design. • Parking areas: shall be setback from the public street and property boundaries in order-to meet City standards for landscape screening. 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Elements of the Monterey style include gable roof lines with exposed rafters. In this instance, multi-planed roof lines have been designed to avoid the monotony of a single continuous plane. All roofs will have reddish clay tile. Windows and Doors The Monterey style includes wide surrounds at windows and doors; often with accent braces below window sills. This theme is carried over into the balustrades along individual room balconies. The public entrance to the senior center has coved windows and doors to enrich and define this primary access portal. Certain featured windows may contain classic multi-paned glass. Exterior finishes The project provides variation in wall planes that serve to avoid an institutional appearance of the buildings. This variation creates shadow lines and shade for rooms at various parts of the day. The exterior finish will be stucco in either white or tan shades. Wall areas below first story windows will have an accent color of stucco. The combination of tile roofs, stucco finishes, wood surrounds, and alternate colors and/or materials along the bottom of the building will establish the mix of natural elements that define the Monterey style, while maintaining visual interest over a sustained period of time. Gates and Trellises Gates at the facility will consist of wrought iron material that will provide security while maintaining a sense of openness around the buildings. Wooden trellises will be provided along the elevation facing the park to add visual interest while offering shade to first story rooms during parts of the day. The trellis structures carry out the Monterey architectural theme in a transition from building area to park land. Floor Plans Figure 8 provides typical examples of individual apartment room layouts and content. The complex will feature one and two bedroom villas each having two square footages based on their location within the building. Units situated over the parking structure will be slightly larger. The one-bedroom units will be approximately 540 sq. ft and the two-bedroom units will be approximately 810 sq. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 23 k .. mm m MRS. U KW �PafFl w ATIpN 11 :6 LUJILLJJ try}7 tFN{ tH}{ 1. ffi ❑ 39 S� t9uwee.wmiem 7 ❑ SS SS t0 p a-sr uon�e�EvanoN -u WE SPEWS MFA mw WE F24 SO WE Da mug 9 Rer�Manpu _.V ® � 9t L H SpL NRIWaTpN _ /.1 1 JOM COTTON A C 1j'�6 �nrw n�rw.m r,nO19mnm+new�o. Figure 7 Building Elevations BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS SPECIFIC PLAN 24 � 4 ax . _d r4 .• rx L ''a i c+t h a vxj• �� rr rr• d '0"-f! NIP A 1 I, ) UNIT A FLOOR PLAN r.� rx --.J rx JT— _—-•�. 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The park name was chosen by the City in memory of Susan Petta, the daughter of Grand Terrace's first mayor Tony Petta, who succumbed to Leukemia. The park will be secured with access portals from Grand Terrace Road and from the senior center. A senior-friendly circular walking path extends throughout the park with benches provided as resting places. An area for holiday trees and/or displays serves as the focal point at the center of the park. The display area is flanked to the north and south by formal gardens. Trees and shrubs are strategically placed to enhance each of the displays and to provide appropriate screening. An open lawn area will be provided in the center of the park. Historical displays along the park walkways are anticipated to commemorate the area's past. Syggested outdoor artwork could include sculptures of honey pots and honey collection boxes to symbolize past bee-keeping activities in the area. A plaque would be provided to describe the significance of the displays. The Conceptual Park Plan is presented in Figure 9. Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 27 -,r i ------- _ - O -I - - a _--- v -- -- TURF LOPE ,FnMcxsr,.or�enu �`i-- r / , jiFl V�-L.— I J 1 5 A 3 2 1 LEGEND ISHIGHSEATINGWALLWI ®TURF SWALE/010 FILTER(NO Q NEW ENTRY FROM PARKING LOT ®TALL CONE SHAPED TREES ®PLANTER AREA DECORATIVE STONE CAP STANDINGWATER) (PINE TREES OR CEDARS) ACCENTTREES ®CONCRETI REDWOOD HEADER ®ACCENTPAVING OPTIONAL PRECASTCONCRETE ®EXHIBIT GARDEN AREA ®LARGE SCREENING TREES TO SEPARATE PLANTER AREAS FROM (HEXAGONAL PAVERS WHICH MAYBE SCULPTURES OF HONEY POTS TURF AREAS. ENGRAVED WITH DONORS NAME) HONEY COLLECTION BOXES W/ ®METAL/WOOD PARK BENCH (CAMPHOR TREES) ®FRUIT TREES O CITRUSTREE8 HISTORICAL.INFORMATION PLAQUES ®HOLIDAY TREE DISPLAY AREAL PLANTER ®SCULPTURE GARDEN o 1D EASEMENT UNEI CHAIN LINK FENCE ®EXISTING WALNUT TREE AREA W/SEATINOWALLS (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED) ®SECURITY FENCING(TUBULAR STEEL) ®CONCRETE PATH(GRAY OR COLORED ®IMAZE'GAR DEN CONCRETE) (CONCRETE PAVING OR PLANTER) 0 OPTIONAL NATURAL ROCK SCULPTURE , PETTA PARK FIGURE 9 O l0 60 9P Yn MOnbmo CONCEPTUAL PARK PLAN CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CA MAY31,20 .6.2.4 PRELIMINARY PLANT PALETTE THEME TREES: 1. NAVAL ORANGE EDIBLE FRUIT 2. PEACH 'RED BARON' ORNAMENTAL TREE 3. PEACH 'O'HENRY EDIBLE FRUIT 4. PEACH 'EL DORADO' EDIBLE FRUIT, GENETIC DWARF EVERGREEN TREES: 1. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA CAMPHOR TREE 2. TRISTANIA CONFERTA BRISBANE BOX 3. SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS COAST REDWOOD 4. CEDRUS ATLANTICA 'GLAUCA' ATLAS CEDER 5. PINUS HALAPENSIS ALEPO PINE 6. RHUS LANCEA AFRICAN SUMAC 7. QUERCUS SUBER CORK OAK 8. CALLISTEMON VIMINALIS WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH ACCENT TREES: 1. ACER PALMATUM JAPANESE MAPLE 2. ARBUTUS 'MARINA' STRAWBERRY TREE 3. PRUNUS 'ATROPURPUREA' PURPLE PLUM 1, -- 4. ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA BLACK LOCUST 5. PLATINUS 'MEXICANA' MEXICAN SYCAMORE 6. QUERCUS KELLOGGII CALIFORNIA BLACK OAK 7. LAGERSTROEMIA 'TUSCARORA' CRAPE MYRTLE SCREENING SHRUBS: 1. DODONEA V. 'ATROPURPUREA' PURPLE HOP SEED BUSH 2. CALLISTEMON CITRINUS LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH 3. NANDINA DOMESTICA HEAVENLY BAMBOO 4. MAHONIA FREMONTII DESERT MAHONIA 5. PHOTINIA FRASERI PHOTINIA 6. LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM PRIVET 7. ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA FLOSSY ABELIA Final Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 29 t ACCENT SHRUBS: 1. BOUGAINVILLEA'BARBARA KARST' BOUGAINVILLEA .2. ACHILLEA `MOONSHINE' HYBRID YARROW 3. HEUCHERA '8ANTA ANA CARDINAL' CORAL BELLS 4. HEMEROCALIS HYBRID DAY LILY 5. HELIOTROPIUM ARBORESCENS HELIOTROPE 6. KNIPHOFIA HYBRID RED-HOT POKER 7. PENNISETUM S. 'RUBRUM' PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS 8. CONVOLVULUS CNEORUM BUSH MORNINIG GLORY 9. TIBOUCHINA URVILLEANA PRINCESS FLOWER GROUNDCOVERS: 1. ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM COMMON YARROW 2. OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS MONDO GRASS 3. ROSMARINUS,O. `PROSTRATUS' ROSEMARY 4. LANTANA MONTEVIDENSIS LANTANA 5. MYOPORUM PARVIFOLIUM MYOPORUM 6. ROSA`CARPET ROSE' CARPET ROSE 7. PELARGONIUM PELTATUM IVY GERANIUM 8. OENETHERA STUBBEI SALTILLO EVENING PRIMROSE 9. TRACHELOSPERMU.M JASMINOIDES STAR JASMINE Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 30 VII IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan will be implemented through a series of procedural steps within a timeframe that will be influenced by entitlement, permitting, financing, and market considerations. This section will elaborate upon these steps leading to project implementation. 7.1 Phasing Implementation of the project will occur as one development phase. As part of this phase, all grading, utility extensions, buildings, parking areas, landscaped areas, and Petta Park will be constructed as a complete development. 7.2 Financing Maintenance Plan A financing plan has been prepared to identify funding mechanisms that may be used to construct improvements within the project. A decision on the type of funding will be made during the final engineering stage of the development, based on financial and market conditions that exist at that time. The project is receiving funding, in part, from the City Redevelopment Agency. Certain lands within the City are designated as Redevelopment Areas. When these lands are developed, the increase in property tax value, that would otherwise go to county and state governments, can be retained by the City to fund projects. In order to do this, state law requires that portions of these proceeds be set aside to fund low-moderate income housing. The proposed project meets this requirement and will receive Redevelopment Agency 'set- aside' funds to comply with state law. It is anticipated that all improvements will be privately maintained, although Petta Park will have controlled public access and use during posted daytime hours. Table 3 Grand Terrace Senior Housing Specific Plan Financing and Maintenance Plan Service/Facility Construction Funding Operations Res onsibili Res onsibili Maintenance Buildings and Grounds Villas Develo er/Builder Develc er/Builder Developer/Builder Senior Center Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Volunteers/Developer Parking Areas Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Landscaped Areas Developer/Builder. Developer/Builder Develo er8uilder Petta. Park Develo er/Builder I Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 31 Utilities Water Supply Developer/Builder Dt-veloperBuilder Riverside-Highland Water Sewer Developer/Builder. Developer/Builder City of Grand Terrace Storm Drains Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Co. of San Bernardino /City of Grand Terrace Electric,Gas,Phone, Developer/Builder Developer/Builder Individual Utility and Cable TV I I Operator 7.3 Development Review Process The Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan will require a series of actions to gain approvals and permits for construction. Discretionary approvals are required for the Specific Plan and site plan. review. Additional approvals are required by the City and other agencies that provide services to the site relating to grading plans, drainage plans, landscape/irrigation plans, building permits, occupancy permits, and utility plans. These plans and permits shall fallow the appropriate review processes that are in place by the various agencies. 7.4 Adjustments and Amendments Changes may be made to the project as minor adjustments subject to administrative approval by City staff. Staff may elect to refer changes deemed L- `major' to the Planning Commission and affirmed by the City Council. The following section provides examples of changes that may be considered as minor and those that may be considered as major. 7.4.1 Administrative Adjustments Certain minor adjustments to the provisions of the specific plan may be made administratively by the Community Development Director without amending the plan. Examples of minor adjustments include: Addition of new information to the Specific Plan text or exhibits that does not change the purpose and intent of any provisions or guidelines. • Changes to the community infrastructure, including water, sewer, drainage streets, or utilities which do not substantially alter the development plan. • Minor changes to the architectural style or landscape plans for the project. • Other changes that are qualify as adjustments based on the determination of the Community Development Director, and are consistent with the overall objectives of the Specific Plan. Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 32 7.4.2 Amendments The Specific Plan may be amended in the same manner as the General Plan and considered in public hearings as a discretionary action. Specific Plan shall be consistent with the General Plan. Examples of amendments include: • Substantive changes to the text or exhibits which materially change the Specific Plan provisions or guidelines. • Changes affecting the boundary, land use type, or land use intensity of the Specific Plan. • Changes to architecture, landscape architecture, or conceptual land use plan which constitute a substantial change from the established theme for the project. Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 33 VIII RELATION TO GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES As stated in Section 1.5 of this document, state law requires that all specific plans be consistent with the general plan of the lead agency, (i.e. City of Grand Terrace). A general plan amendment has been filed to accomplish this consistency. The general plan addresses the aspects of community development through six sections, or Elements. This section compares the Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan with the applicable Goals and Objectives for the Elements of the Grand Terrace General Plan. 8.1 LAND USE ELEMENT Goal 1.1: Enrichment of the community by optimizing the availability and usefulness of the City's aesthetic, cultural, and recreational resources. Consistency: The proposed project implements this goal in several ways. The aesthetic quality of the community is enhanced by converting vacant land to development featuring strong architectural design, landscaped grounds, and a privately maintained park that will be available for public use during daytime hours. Moreover, the design and amenities of the park celebrate the cultural history of Grand Terrace. Goal 1.2: Balanced growth which seeks to provide opportunities for a wide range of employment and housing and maintenance of a healthy, diverse, economy. Consistency: The project increases the range of housing diversity by providing housing for seniors, complete with senior-oriented amenities. The project also offers employment opportunities for on-site and support staff to operate the facility and maintain Petta Park. Goal 1.3: Promote and encourage a supply of housing suitable to the needs of and sufficient in number to serve existing and projected residents of Grand Terrace. Consistency: The project provides additional housing opportunities, aimed at a specific market population, that is ideally suited to the pace and amenities of the community. Goal 1.4: Promote and encourage housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size. Consistency: Though age restrictions will be in place, this development is oriented to the specific needs of an aging population and represents an Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 34 opportunity to serve a growing need in the community for senior housing. No - restrictions will be applied on the basis of sex, ethnic background, or physical condition. The living areas will be sized to accommodate singles or couples with no children in residence. 8.2 AESTHETIC, CULTURAL, & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES ELEMENT Goal 2.1: Require the provision of useful recreational open spaces within new residential developments. Consistency: The project serves to implement the development of Petta Park for public use during posted daytime hours. Goal 2.2: Design of new.development shall respect and preserve the view opportunities of existing development in the area. Consistency: Careful attention is being provided to landscape selection and placement within Petta Park to minimize impact to the neighboring residences. The design of the senior villas includes a three story element in an. area where the current maximum number of stories is two. The three-story section is designed with a ground floor below the grade of most adjoining residences, and the highest portion is oriented toward Grand Terrace Road. The building is also i setback from the property line of adjoining development to retain the scale of building massing between structures. 8.3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT Goal 3.1: Mixed use development which can demonstrate superior use of land, more efficient utilization of public facilities, and more effective conservation of natural resources shall be strongly encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace. Consistency: The project is a mixed use development featuring residential use with two forms of recreational uses. Recreational and community service activities will be available through the senior center and within the park. The privately maintained park will be available for public use during posted daytime hours. The project represents an infill development where all forms of public services and infrastructure already exist. The site does not contain any significant natural resources. Goal 3.2 Specific Plan shall be required for all multi-family projects of 20 or more units, and shall also be applied to-low density projects.... Consistency: The project features more than 20 dwelling units and is being processed as a specific plan. 1 Blue Mountain Senior Villas Specific Plan October 1, 2005 35 g s w K. I f / CALIFORNIA PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Document Type: Negative Declaration Date: July 12, 2005 Project Title: SA-05-14, GPA-05-01, SP-05-01, E-05-16 Project Location: 22627 Grand Terrace Road Description of Project: The project will consist of construction of 120 senior housing units, a 6,500 square foot community senior center, and a 4 acre passive park on 6 acres. Project Proponent: Corporation for Better Housing Lead Agency:. Community Development Department, City of Grand Terrace Contact Person: Gary L. Koontz, Community Development Director (909) 430-2247 Public Review Period: Began: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Ended: August 4, 2005 Public Hearings/Meetings: Planning Commission-Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Environmental Finding: Based on an Initial Study, attached hereto, prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impact of approving SA-05-14, GPA-05-01, SP-05-01 and E-05-16, the said project qualifies for a Negative Declaration on the grounds that it will not have significant adverse impact on the environment. EXHIBIT B Signature: Gary L. Kdontz, Comm.: t ity Development Director City of Grand 'Terrace Community Development Department Environmental Checklist Form 1. Project Title: SA-05-14, GPA-05-01, SP-05-01 E-05-16 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 (909) 430-2247 4. Project Location: 22627 Grand Terrace Road 5. Project Sponsor's Name Corporation for Better Housing 6. General Plan Designation: Existing: Low Density Residential Proposed: Medium High Density Residential 7. Zoning: Existing: R1-7.2 Single Family Residential Proposed: Specific Plan R3-20 Medium Density Residential 8. Description of Project: Construction of 120 senior housing units, a 6,500 square community senior center,and a 4 acre passive park on 6 acres. 9. Surrounding Land Uses, General Plan Designations, and Zoning: Direction Zoning I General Plan Existing Land Uses North PUB Public Vacant, Edison Easement South R1-7.2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential East Public Public Terrace View Elementary School West R1-7.2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential - Community Development Department 1 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis 10. Other agencies whose approval is required: City of Grand Terrace Department of Building and Safety—building and grading permits; ■ County of San Bernardino Fire Department—plan check review and approval ■ Water Quality Control Board-Santa Ana Region—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Water Quality Management'Plan; Riverside Highland Water Company—water connection; City of Grand Terrace Public Works—Street storm drain, and utilities Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one impact that is'a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ■Land Use and Planning ❑ Transportation/Circulation ❑ Public Services ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Biological Resources ■ Geological Problems ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources ■ Aesthetics ❑Recreation ■Water ❑Utilities and Services Systems ■Hazards ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance ■Air Quality ■Noise Determination: 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 environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ■ find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added.to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environment,but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,if the effect is a"potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and(b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Community Development Department 2 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis - 70 a.�'' Signatdre ! Date Gary L. Koontz Community Development Director Printed Name Title 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 aproject-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, an 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 Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated I. Land Use and Planning. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Conflict'with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ project? c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands;or impacts from ❑ ❑ ❑ N incompatible land uses)? e) Disrupt or,divide the physical arrangement of an established community(including a low-income or ❑ E3 ❑ ■ minority community)? (The site is relatively small and is vacant. It will not divide any portion of the community. ) Surrounding General Plan, zoning designations, and existing land uses include the following: Direction Zoning General Plan Existing Land Uses North PUB Public Vacant, Edison Easement South:— R1-7.2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential East PUB Public Terrace View Elementary School West R1-7.2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? The proposed project is currently designated as Low Density Residential and zoned R1-7.2. Existing .land uses include the existing City-operated senior center,a formed single family residential lot, and the undeveloped Susan Petta Park site. Proposed uses include a 120-unit senior housing project with an overall density of 20 units/acre, a community senior center, and a quasi-public passive park. These uses require an amendment to the General Plan and a zone change both of which are part of this application. Zoning will be implemented through a Specific Plan which will provide site-specific zoning requirements and land uses. The recently approved update to the General Plan Housing Element requires the City to provide a mechanism for low and moderate income housing including the provision of a Medium High Density - residential zone. The updated Housing Element specifically identifies this site and project and Community Development Department 4 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No -- Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated qualifying for a higher density through the provision of affordable senior housing. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? The project-proposes an amendment to the general Plan and a zone change. If approved as part of this action, the project will be consistent with the City General Plan and Zoning. The project will be required to acquire permits or other approvals from all affected local, State, and Federal agencies having jurisdiction. Finding: No Impact. No Mitigation required. c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? Properties to the north are owned by the City and are severely constrained by Southern California Edison power lines. Terrace View Elementary School is located immediately east of the site. Single family residential neighborhoods are located west and south of the site. The proposed project includes the development of senior housing,a new community senior center,and a passive quasi-public park. The City's existing senior center is currently located on the site. The new senior center will effectively replace the current one. The vacant property west of the senior center has been designated for a passive park. An environmental assessment was prepared for a master plan for the park in April 2003 and heard before the Planning Commission. The proposed senior housing project will result in a higher density residential use than was previously provided in this general area. Senior housing projects are commonly located near elementary schools and considered a compatible land use. The senior housing will be located adjacent to single-family residences south of the site. This proximity may result in potential traffic,noise, and visual impacts. However,due to the quiet and passive nature of senior housing,impacts should be less than significant provided proper mitigation measures are put in place. Mitigation: 1. The project shall adequately screen the south property line with landscaping., 2. The project shall provide alternative means of transit such as private shuttle bus service and access to mass transit routes. 3. The project shall direct all outside lighting to avoid glare onto surrounding residential properties. 4. The project shall comply with the provisions of the City Noise ordinance and General Plan Noise Element. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. Community Development Department 5 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? The site has been historically used for non-agricultural uses. It is not located on property designated as significant agricultural lands by the State of California. Finding: No impact. No mitigation required. e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community(including a low-income or minority community)? The site is located on the extreme north end of the City. It is buffered by vacant City-owned property to the north and Terrace View Elementary School to the east. Although residential neighborhoods are located south and west of the site, the project will not divide an established community. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. II. Population and Housing. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ indirectly(e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ❑ ❑ ❑ housing? The project proposes the construction of 103 single bedroom units and 17 two bedroom units. Assuming one resident per bedroom, the project will create housing for 137 seniors. It is assumed that a significant percentage of those living in the project will be existing Grand Terrace residents. a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local'population projections? SCAG growth forecasts for the City of Grand Terrace are attached as an Appendix to this document. As indicted, SCAG projects the City to increase its population between 2005 and 2010 from 12,409 to 12,928 or an increase of 519 people. SCAG projects that households will increase between 2005 and 2010 from 4,327 to 4,550 or an increase of 223. The proposed project dwelling unit and population fall well within these projections. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly(e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? Community Development Department 6 Initial Study and,Environmental Analysis issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No - Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated The project site is located within an existing urban area. All necessary infrastructure is in place with no majority infrastructure extensions required for project development. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? The project site is predominantly vacant with an existing community senior center. No housing will be displaced for project development. The project is a senior housing project offering affordable housing for local senior citizens. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. III Geologic Problems. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ b) Seismic ground shaking? ❑ is ❑ ❑ Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Seiches,.tsunami, or volcanic hazard? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Landslides or mudflows? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ h) Expansive soil? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ i) Unique geologic or physical features? Community Development Department 7 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant. -Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated No known geological hazards exist on this site or the nearby vicinity. The closest known active fault is a branch of the San Andreas located approximately two miles northeast of the site. The Soils Conservation Service Soils Survey of Grand Terrace indicates that the site includes two soils classifications. The. Greenfield Series is characterized as a sandy loam with a moderate erosion potential and minimal limitations housing construction and roads. The Monserate Series is characterized as a sandy loam with a slight to moderate erosion potential. It has a hardpan at approximately 30 to 45 inches which may result in moderate limitations to dwelling and road construction. a) Fault rupture? The site is not located on land known to be subject to fault rupture. However, the entire City_of Grand Terrace is located in an area subject to significant seismic hazards from regional fault systems. Mitigation: 1. All structures shall comply with the seismic standards of the Uniform Building Code and the City of Grand Terrace. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. b) Seismic ground shaking? The site is located in an area of Southern California that is subject to severe seismic activities including ground shaking. The subsurface conditions are identified as "thin alluvium less than 200 feet thick with a strong to very strong potential for ground shaking. Mitigation: 1. All structures shall comply with the seismic standards of the Uniform Building Code and the City of Grand Terrace. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? The site is located in an area that is not designated as subject to liquefaction. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation required. d) Seiches, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? The site is not located in an area subject to seiches, tsunamis, or volcanic hazards. Community Development Department 8 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated IV. Water. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ rate and amount-of surface runoff? b) Expose to people or property to water related hazards ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ such as flooding c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of ❑ N ❑ ❑ surface water quality(e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water ❑ ❑ '—' ❑ body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ movements? f) Changes in the quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ I) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater ❑ El ■ otherwise available for public water supplies? The proposed project involves the development of 120 senior housing units, a 6,500 square foot community senior center, and a 4-acre quasi-public park. It will result in the creation of approximately 63,000 square feet of impermeable surface including roofs, driveways, and parking lots. Domestic water to the site will be provided by Riverside Highland Water Company through an existing service. Domestic water lines are currently located along the project's frontage in Grand Terrace Road. Correspondence from the Water Company indicated the project will not impact this well. a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? The proposed project will result in an increase in runoff due to increased impervious surfaces onsite including roofs and paved parking and driveway areas. All drainage will continue to flow in a southwesterly direction, ultimately flowing into the Santa Ana River. The majority of the site will remain in a pervious condition through the maintenance of landscaped areas around the structures and the parklands. Finding: Impact less than significant. Community Development Department 9 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis e Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No. Significant Significant, . Significant impact Impact Unless Impact. Mitigation Incorporated. b) Expose to people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? The project site is not located in a designated FEMA flood zone Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? The project site will include the development of paved driveways and parking areas.that could result in an increase in hazardous materials entering the Santa Ana River. Maintenance of the proposed park may require the use of pesticides and fertilizers that, if allowed to exit the site,could result in potential impacts to the Santa Ana River. Due to the overall size of the project, a significant regional impact to water quality is not anticipated. Mitigation: 1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, a Water Quality Management Plan shall be prepared using Best Management Practices designed to control onsite products from entering the Santa Ana River. The WQMP shall comply with the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? The proposed project will result in an increase in runoff due to increase impervious surfaces onsite such as roofs, driveways and parking lots. Finding: Less than significant impact. e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? The project will use existing drainage patterns and will not change the course or direction of water movements. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. f) Changes in the quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? 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 The project will not generate cuts or excavations that could result in the interception of an aquifer. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? The project will not change ground contours through grading activities in a manner that will alter the direction or rate of flow:of groundwater. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. h) Impacts to groundwater quality? The project site will include the development of paved driveways and parking areas that could result in an increase in hazardous materials entering the Santa Ana River. Maintenance of the proposed park may require the use of pesticides and fertilizers that, if allowed to exit the site, could result in potential impacts to the Santa Ana River. Due to the overall size of the project, a significant regional impact to water quality is not anticipated. Mitigation: 1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, a Water Quality Management Plan shall be prepared using Best Management Practices designed to control onsite products from entering the Santa Ana River. The WQMP shall comply with the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? The project will be supplied with domestic water from an existing distribution system owned and operated by the Riverside Highland Water Company. The water company has provided correspondence indicating that they are capable of providing adequate water supplies for the project without any significant impact. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. V. Air Quality. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an ❑ ❑ ® ❑ existing or projected air quality violation? �) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause ❑ ❑ ❑ Community Development Department 11 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and.Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Short Term Development of the project will involve minor grading activities that may generate dust. The South Coast Air Quality Management District requires that all grading activities comply with District guidelines for the reduction of dust during any construction activity. This includes the use of best management practices described by.AQMD. Four criteria were evaluated to determine whether the proposed project could create a potentially significant air quality impact. Impacts were considered significant if they: • Caused ambient air quality standards to be exceeded where standards are currently met; • Contributed to a measurable increase in pollution levels where standards are already exceeded; specifically: Pollutant Threshold (lbs/day) Carbon Monoxide (CO) 550 Reactive Organic Compounds (ROC) 75 Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 100 Particular Matters (PM10) 150 —Sulphur Oxides (SOx) 150 • Exposed the public to air pollutants that are known to be toxic, carcinogenic or otherwise harmful at levels suspected to be unhealthful even if no ambient standards exist for such contaminants; or, • Created dusts,fumes,mists,odors,or other airborne emissions that may constitute a nuisance under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. The project will involve the construction of a senior housing project, community senior center, and passive park. These activities will require grading the entire 6 acre site. Construction activities will generate dust from surface disturbance and equipment exhaust from heavy off-road equipment use. For purposes of this analysis, the project disturbance size is assumed to be approximately 25,000 square feet (0.6 acres). The heaviest construction period is assumed to take approximately 45 days. The emission of particulates (PMIo) from construction soil disturbance was evaluated using factors in the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook. Fugitive dust particulate matter is calculated assuming a minimum use of dust control measures. PM,o = 6.0 acres X 26.41bs/acre/day= 158.41bs/day Community Development Department 12 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated With minimum dust control, such as once per day watering),the daily PM10 significance level will not be exceeded. However, the City of Grand Terrace requires the implementation of best available control measures (BACMs) for all construction projects. With mandatory use of BACMs, the accepted fugitive dust PMIo emissions factor is reduced to 10.0 lbs/day(California Air resources Board). By implementing BACMs, the project's construction related emissions will be reduced 60.0 lbs/day. Exhaust emissions from typical construction equipment operating during site clearing and grading (peak exhaust generation activity). The analysis assumes a construction fleet as follows: Scrapers (2) Rubber-tired Dozer (1) Motor Grader (1) Water Truck (1) The analysis also assumed seven construction workers each commuting a 60-mile round trip. Based upon these assumptions, total construction emissions were calculated as follows: Pollutant Fugitive Equip. Employee Total SCAQMD Dust Exhaust Travel Threshold CO - 77.9 7.0 84.9 550 ROG - 11.3 0.7 12.0 75 NOX - 95.6 0.8 96.4 100 SOX - 0.0 <0.1 <0.1 150 PM10 6.0 4.7 <0.1 10.7 150 As noted, all emissions are below adopted significance thresholds. Long Term Long term air impacts may result from the use of motor vehicles by project residents and the burning of fossil fuels for energy to the units. The City's Traffic engineer has reviewed the project and determined that, at full buildout, the project will generate 594 vehicle trips per day. 34 trips will be generated during the morning peak hour and 42 during the evening peak hour. This level of traffic falls below the threshold of significance for vehicle emissions. a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? The project does not violate any air quality standard. However,the project is located within the South Coast Air Basin which is designated as a non-attainment area. Any increase in air pollutant generation will contribute to a violation of federal air quality standards in the basin. However, the project's air pollution generation due to its size is relatively insignificant in the South Coast Air Basin. Finding: Less than significant impact. Community Development Department 13 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? The project is a senior housing development which maybe classified as a sensitive receptor. The project is-located adjacent to Terrace View Elementary School. The project is a residential project that will not be a point source for the generation of significant air emissions. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) 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. The project is residential and open space in nature and will not alter air movement, moisture, or temperature. Finding: No Impact. No,mitigation proposed. d) Create objectionable odors? The project is residential and open space in nature and will not generate any objectionable odors. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. VI. Transportation/Circulation. Would the proposal result : a) Increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The project site is located on Grand Terrace Road approximately 100 feet from the intersection of Grand Terrace Road and Mount Vernon Avenue. Grand Terrace Road is a designated Local Street (60'RW/36' Improvement). The south side of Grand Terrace Road along the property frontage is improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and match up asphalt paving to centerline. The north side of the street along the property frontage is partially with asphalt paving, but no curb, gutter or sidewalk. Community Development Department 14 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially. Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless,. Impact Mitigation.-. Incorporated The project will have two access points. Resident parking areas will be accessed from.a driveway located near, the northeast corner of the site. This driveway will be have a security fence and gate to prevent unauthorized entry. The main entrance to the site will be located near the center of the project between the senior housing and the park. Mt.Vernon Avenue is designated as a Major Highway(100'RW/72' Improvement)on the General Plan Circulation Element and is improved near the project site to its full section of four travel lanes with turn pockets. Both sides are improved with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The proposed project has been reviewed by the City Traffic engineer. Based upon his review;the project is projected to generate a total of 594 vehicle trips per day. Of these, 34 trips will occur during the morning peak hour and 42 trips during the evening peak hour. Based upon this review,the Traffic engineer has determined that the project will not create a significant impacts to local circulation. The project will provide 122 onsite parking spaces for project residents and 60 spaces for visitors and City. residents using the park. Of the resident parking, 58 will be "tuck under" spaces at the first floor level. . Due to the "senior" nature of the project, it assumed that not all residents will own cars that require onsite parking. Alternative forms of transportation are commonly employed such public bus service, private.shuttle bus service, and taxis. a) Increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion? The proposed project will generate 42 evening peak hour trips. The City Traffic.Engineer has reviewed the proposed project and has determined that the project will not generate a significant.impact. Finding: Less than significant impact. b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses? The project takes access from Grand Terrace Road. This local public street has been improved to City design standards and is not subject to unsafe design features. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? The proposed project has two points of access. Both driveways access the site from Grand Terrace Road, a City-maintained improved local street. The west main driveway is 26 feet in width and improved to San Bernardino County Fire department standards. The east resident driveway is 25 feet in improved width. A "hammerhead"turnaround designed and improved to County Fire Department standards will be constructed at the rear terminus of the resident driveway. Community Development Department 15 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. d) . Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? The proposed project provides 122 standard size parking spaces for residents and 60 spaces for visitors and park users. All spaces are off street and comply with City standards. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists The project is located on Grand Terrace Road, an improved public street. Sidewalks have been constructed along the project's frontage. Paved walkways are provide throughout the project and are improved to allow handicapped access. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? A bus turnout will be provided near the proposed community senior center. The project is designed in a manner that does not impede bicycle or other alternative transportation modes, Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? The project is residential and open space in nature and does not require rail or air transportation services. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. 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)? b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ El ❑ ■ d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal p ❑ El ®pool)? ■ Community Development Department' 16 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact .Unless . Impact Mitigation Incorporated e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The project site is a previously disturbed site located within an existing urban environment. There are no endangered species 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. a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? The site is previously disturbed and located within an existing urban environment. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? The subject site is a previously disturbed site within an existing urban area. A mature walnut tree is located within the proposed park site and planned for retained as part of the park's landscaping. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? The subject site is a previously disturbed site within an existing urban area. No designated natural communities are known to exist on the site. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. d) Wetland habitat(e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal pool)? There are no wetland habitats within the subject site. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. f) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? The project site is located within an existing urban area and is surrounded on three side by urban development. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. Community Development Department 17 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant .Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated VIII. Energy and Mineral Resources. Would the proposal: ❑ ❑ ❑ a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 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? No mineral resources have been identified in the City. Therefore the development of the office and manufacturing site will not adversely impact any mineral resources. In addition, the project will have to be constructed in compliance with the energy standards of the Uniform Building Code and Title 22. a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? The project will be required to be designed to Uniform Building Code and Title 22 standards for energy efficiency. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? The project will not use non-renewable resources in a wasteful or inefficient manner. It will be designed to current energy efficiency standards. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed., 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? The project is located on a previously-disturbed site that is not known to have any significant mineral resources. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. IX. 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)? b) Possible interference with emergency response plan or ❑ ❑ ❑ . emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health Community Development Department 18 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially ' Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated hazard? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ There are no known hazards on the site or the immediate surrounding area. In addition, this project will have to comply with all applicable regulations of the State, County Haz-Mat, AQMD and Water Quality Control Board- Santa Ana Region. a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substance (including,but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? The project is a residential development that will not use significant amounts of hazardous materials. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. b) Possible interference with emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The proposed project will not block or disrupt any emergency access routes within the City or create constraints that would interfere with emergency response plans. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? The proposed project involves the development of residential and open space uses: The project will not create any potential health hazard. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? The surrounding area is primarily developed as single family residential uses, an elementary school and open space.. No existing health hazards are located in the general vicinity. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? The project will result in extensive landscaping around the residential units and in the proposed park. If not maintained properly, this vegetation could become a potential fie hazard. All landscaping will be properly maintained with irrigation systems. Community Development Department 19 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis `Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated Mitigation L 'All landscaping shall be properly maintained. 2. Landscape irrigation systems shall be properly installed and maintained. Finding:.Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. X.-Noise. Would'the proposal result in: a) Increase in existing noise levels? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b) Exposure of people to.severe noise levels? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ The site is adjacent to single family residential development to the south and west. An elementary school is located immediately east. Property to the north is vacant with.Southern California Edison transmission towers. These land uses may be considered to be sensitive noise receptors. r The City General Plan Noise Element established standards for interior and exterior noise levels for various land `.uses: Residential uses should be limited to interior noise levels of 45 dB CNEL and exterior levels of 65dB CNEL. The Noise Element indicates that the majority of the site falls within the 60 and 65 CNEL contour lines. The mosteasterly portion of the site is under 60 CNEL. Short Term Short term noise"impacts may result from construction,activities associated with project development. Long,Term " The proposed project is a multi-family residential development designated for senior housing. Typically, senior housing'projects area characterized as low noise generators. The westerly portion of the property will be developed as a park and community senior center. The senior center -will replace the existing senior center at the site. The.park is designed as a"passive"park with no athletic facilities that would attract large numbers of people and result in high noise volumes: a) Increase in existing noise levels? The proposed project is a senior housing project and passive park. Noise generation from these uses is typically insignificant due to the minimal high intensity activity associated with them. Finding: Less than significant impact. Community Development Department 20, Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact . Mitigation' Incorporated b) Exposure,of people to severe noise levels? The proposed project is located within an existing residential area of the City. Ambient noise results from the proximity of Mount Vernon Avenue, a major four land arterial, and I-215. Short Term Construction activities from project development could generate short term impacts to local residences and the adjacent elementary school. Noise from heavy-earthmoving equipment and other construction related activities. Mitigation: 1. All construction equipment shall be equipped with suitable muffler systems: 2. All construction hours shall comply with the City of Grand Terrace Noise Ordinance. Finding: Potential impact reduced,to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. Long Term The proposed project will result in the construction of 120 multi-family residential senior housing units, as well as a new community senior center. These land use may be considered as "noise sensitive" uses. However, without proper mitigation, interior noise level may exceed 45 dB. Mitigation: 1. All occupied structures (residences and community rooms) shall be provided with adequate insulation to reduce the interior noise level to 45dB or lower. 2. All exterior equipment such as air conditioner units shall be shielded in a manner that reduces noise to project residents and adjacent residential structures. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level.of insignificance with mitigation measures. XI. 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? ❑ ❑ N ❑ e) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ❑ Community Development Department 21 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially.. 'Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated All public services are currently provided to the project site. a) Fire Protection? The project site is provided with fire protection services by the San Bernardino County Fire Department under contact with the City of Grand Terrace. The project will involve the construction of 120 senior residential units and a community senior center. Since these will be habitable structures, they must be designed and constructed in compliance with the latest fire regulations of the Uniform Fire Code and the County Fire Department. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in fire hazards onsite. Mitigation: 1. The project shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Uniform Fire Code and the San Bernardino County Fire Department. 2. Onsite fire protection systems shall be installed per the requirements of the County Fire Department. 3. Emergency access shall be provided as required by the County Fire Department., Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. b) Police Protection: The project is a senior housing project designed to offer security to its residents. The residential area will be surrounded by security walls and fencing. The resident's parking lot will be secured with fencing and a coded entry gate. Onsite staff will provide additional security. The park area will also be provided with a separate perimeter security fence. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. . c) Schools? The project is a senior housing project constructed specifically for senior citizens. Therefore, the project will not generate school aged children who could impact the local school system. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed: d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? The proposed project will create 120 additional residences within the City. This will result in the generation of additional passenger car trips that will use local roads. Due to the self-contained nature of senior housing project and the minimal traffic activity associated with the, it is not anticipated that it will result in significant impacts to public facilities. Finding: Less than significant impact. Community Development Department 22 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated e) Other governmental services? The project will not require an extensive use of any other government services that would result in a significant impact. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. 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 gas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b). Communications systems? ❑ El ❑ ■ c) Local'or regional water-treatment or distribution ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ e) Storm water drainage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Solid waste disposal? ❑ ❑Ll ■ ❑ 'g) Local or regional water supplies? ❑ ■ All standard urban utilities are located adjacent to the subject site. Domestic water service is provided by Riverside Highland Water Company that maintains an 8-inch water line within the Grand Terrace Road right-of- way. Sanitary sewer service is provided by the City of Grand Terrace which maintains an 8-inch main within the Grand Terrace Road right-of-way. Storm drainage from the site will be conveyed with the Grand Terrace Road right-of-way and flow west to the City's storm drain system at the corner of Grand Terrace road and Mount Vernon Avenue. Electrical power and telephone service are provided overhead lines adjacent to the property along the south property,line. Solid waste service is provided by the City's franchised waste hauler with wastes delivered to the San Bernardino County landfill system. a) Power or natural gas? The project will consume electricity for lighting, heating, air conditioning and other domestic uses associated with residential development. Electric service to the site is provided by Southern California Edison using existing overhead lines located adjacent to the site. The project will not require any significant upgrades or expansions to the existing system. Finding: Less than significant impact. Community Development Department 23 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues.(and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially ,Less than No Significant Significant; ' 'Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated° b) Communications systems? Telephone service is directly available. The project will not require any significant.upgrades or expansions of the existing communications system. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? The project will result in the consumption of additional water for human consumption and irrigation. All water will be provided by the Riverside Highland Water Company which has indicated that its water supply is adequate to.provide for the long term needs of the project. Finding: Less than significant impact. d) Sewer or septic tanks? The project will result in the development of 120 multi-family units and a new senior center. These land uses will require sanitary sewers and will add additional wastewater to the existing collection and treatment system. The project will be connected to the City of Grand Terrace sewer system. The City contracts with the City . of Colton for wastewater treatment. The City maintains adequate capacity for both the transmission of wastewater within its lines and available treatment capacity. Finding: Less than significant impact. e) Storm water drainage? Storm water form the project will drain into an improved drainage system maintained by.the City of Grand Terrace. Flows from the site will drain west within the Grand Terrace Road right-of-way to an underground storm drain system under the intersection of the.Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon. Avenue. This system has been sized to accept ultimate flows from the service are and assumes that the subject site.is fully improved. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. f) Solid waste disposal? The project will be provided with commercial trash collection service by the City's franchised waste hauler. Wastes will be taken to the San Bernardino County Landfill system. The project will result in a minor increase in municipal solid waste disposed of in the County Landfill system. Recycling programs Community Development Department 24 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis `Issues(and Support Information.Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than, No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated will be implemented at the senior housing complex, the community senior center and the park to further reduce impacts to_the waste system. Finding: Less than significant impact. g), Local or regional water supplies? Although the project will,result.in the consumption of water for domestic and irrigation uses, the Riverside'Highland Water Company has indicated.that it is capable of providing water for the long term needs of the project. Finding:_ Less than significant impact. XIII. Aesthetics: Would the proposal:.. a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Create light or glare? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ -'he proposed project does not lie near scenic highway or will block scenic vistas. It has been designed to -—Incorporate architectural features and landscaping to provide an aesthetic appearance that will be compatible with surrounding development. AY Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? The project site is not located near a designated scenic vista or scenic highway. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? The project includes an application for a Site and Architectural Review. This application is reviewed by the City Planning Commission for compliance with architectural and landscape standards of the City. The . review includes an evaluation of overall project aesthetics and the project's ability to conform with the local neighborhood aesthetics. Landscaping and architectural features will be used to eliminate any the potential for negative aesthetic impacts. Finding: No Impact.'No mitigation proposed. C). Create light or glare? The proposed project will have parking lot and other exterior security lighting. Such lighting could impact local single family residences. Community Development Department 25 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially-.:- Less than:,, No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless "Impact . Mitigation Incorporated,; Mitigation: 1. All exterior lighting shall be shielded from adjacent residences and shall comply with the lighting standards of the City of Grand Terrace. Finding: Potential impact reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation measures. XIV. Cultural Resources. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? ❑ 0 ❑ ■ b) Disturb archaeological'.resources? ❑ ❑ 0 ■ - c) Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑. 0 ■ d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which ❑ 0 ❑ ■ would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the D 0 ■- potential impact area? No_known paleontological, archaeological or historical resources exist on the site. No cultural values or sacred uses will be impacted by this project. a) Disturb paleontological resources? There are no known paleontological resources in the general area. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed: b) Disturb archaeological resources? There are no known archaeological resources in the general area. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. c) . Affect historical resources? The site is previously disturbed. There are no known historic resources inn the general area. Finding: No Impact. No mitigation proposed. d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? The proposed project is a residential and open space project on previously disturbed property in an existing residential area. Community Development Department 26 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact" Mitigation Incorporated Finding No Impact. No mitigation proposed. e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? The site is previously disturbed with no known religious significance.., Finding:;No Impact. No mitigation'proposed. XV.';Recreation: Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional ❑ ❑ ■ parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑' The proposed project includes the development of a new community senior center and a four acre passive park. The development of this park is included in the City's General Plan.Open Space Element. a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? The proposed-project will add an additional 120 senior housing units to the City's inventory which will in _turn result in a higher demand for parks and open space. -Concurrently, the project will develop a four acre passive park. Finding: Less than significant impact. b) Affect xisting recreational opportunities? The proposed project will add an additional 120 senior housing units to the City's inventory which'will in turn result in a higher demand for parks and open space. Concurrently, the project will develop a four acre passive.park. Finding: Less than significant impact. XVI. Mandatory findings of significance. 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 rare or endangered plant or animal, eliminate important examples of the major periods of California Community Development Department 27 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis . ;Issues.(and,.Support Information Sources): Potentially, Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact, Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated . History or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short- ❑ O ❑ ■ term;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? 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 analysis and state where they are available for review. .0 Used the Grand Terrace.General Plan Master Enviromnental'Assessment and EIR. Both documents are available at the Grand Terrace Community and EconomicDevelopment ..Department. -b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were 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 Grand Terrace Community Development Department Authority:.Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. --'Zeferences; 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 Community Development Department 28 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Issues (and Support Information Sources): Potentially Potentially Less than No Significant Significant Significant impact Impact Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated Supervisors, 22 Ca1.App.3d 1337 (1990) j Community Development Department 29 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis Mitigation Monitoring Pro ram Identified Impact Miti ation Com liance Procedure Res onsble Part Land Use P y The proposed project will result in a higher The project shall adequately screen the south Prior to issuance of density residential use than those previously property line to provide a buffer for adjacent occupancy permits. DeptmCity Engineerpment develo ed within the immediate area. single family residential uses. The project shall provide alternative means of Prior to issuance of Building& Safety transit. Community Development oceu anc ermits. Dept. The project shall direct all outside lighting to During final plan check. Building& Safety avoid glare onto surrounding residential Prior to issuance of ro erties. Community Development buildin ermits. Dept. The project shall comply with the provisions During final plan check. Building& Safety of the City Noise Ordinance and General Plan Noise Element. Community Development Geologic - Dept. The site is located in a general area subject All structures shall comply with the seismic During final plan check. Building& Safety to fault hazards and ground shaking that may standards of the Uniform Building Code and During construction. result in seismic hazards to structures. the City of Grand Terrace. Water The project will result in the development of Prior to the issuance of an occupancy lt paved driveways and parking lots that could a Water Quality Management Plan hall be Prior During issuance of check. City Engineer, Building& increase the volume of hazardous entering prepared using Best Management Practices occupancy permit. Safety the Santa Ana River as urban runoff. designed to control onsite products from Maintenance of the park may also result entering the Santa Ana River. The WQMP urban runoff. shall comply with the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District. Construction activities may result in an Prior to issuance of adin increase in urban runoff and silt into the developer shall prepare a Storm Water g permits, e During final plan check. City Engineer, Building& Santa Ana River. Pollution Prevention Plan using Bermitsst Prior to issuance of Safety Management Practices to mitigate urban grading permits. runoff from construction activities. Hazards The project will have extensive landscaping All project landscaping shall be properly Ongoing operation.tlu oughout the residential area and park, maintained at all times. Landscape irrigation g g p Community Development Improperly-maintained landscaping may systems shall be properly installed and Dept. result in a fire hazard.. maintained. Building& Safety CI Noise Construction activities could generate short All construction equipment shall be equipped During construction Building term impacts to local residences and the with suitable muffler systems. activities. & Safety adjacent elementary school. Code Enforcement All construction hours shall comply with the Duringconstruction Cityof Grand Terrace Noise Ordinance. activities. Building& Safety All construction activity related to this project Duringconstruction Code Enforcement shall comply with the City's noise ordinance activities. Building& Safety as stipulated in Chapter 8.108 of the Code Enforcement Munici al Code. The senior residences and community senior All occupied structures (residences and During plan final check. Building& center are classified as "sensitive" land uses community rooms) shall be provided with During construction. g Safety that may be impacted from adjacent street adequate insulation to reduce the interior noise. noise level to 45dB or lower. All exterior equipment such as air During plan final check. Building& Safety conditioner units shall be shielded in a During construction. manner that reduces noise to project residents and adjacent residential structures. Public Services The project will result in the construction of The project shall comply with all During final plan check. Building habitable strictures. Failure to comply with applicable regulations of the Uniform Fire . During construction. & Safety Fire Department safety requirements could Code and the San Bernardino County Fire County Fire Department result in potential impacts. Department. Onsite fire protection systems shall be During final plan check. Building& Safety installed per the requirements of the During construction. County Fire Department County Fire Department. Emergency access shall be provided as During final plan check. Building& Safety re uired by the County Fire De artment. During construction. County Fire Department