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RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-01
AND SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 11-01 TO RE-USE AN
EXISTING SITE BY ESTABLISHING A RECYCLING COLLECTION
FACILITY LOCATED AT 21516 MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, American Metal Recycling ("Applicant"), represented by Todd Rubin, has
submitted applications to re-use approximately two acres of a four acre parcel to establish a
metal recycling collection center ("Project"). The project site is zoned M2-Industrial and has a
General Plan land use designation of Industrial.
WHEREAS, accepted recycling items include CRV cans, glass and plastic bottles,
various metals, automotive parts, and household items. Collected items are placed in metal
bins stored under a fully covered 11,000 square foot warehouse building. The recycled items
are trucked to an offsite facility where they are processed for shipment to recycling mills.
Limited site improvements and parkway landscaping will occur. A 1,350 square foot office
will be occupied and house 5 employees. Approximately 20 vehicle trips a day and two
weekly operator diesel truck trips are expected to occur. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
WHEREAS, an environmental Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the California
- 1 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which was circulated for public review from February 28,
2011 to March 29, 2011. The Initial Study determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment because mitigation measures have been incorporated
into the project to reduce all potential impacts to insignificant levels with respect to
Hazards/Hazardous Materials and Noise, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared.
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2011 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton
Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on said date.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Grand Terrace:
1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that, based on the Initial Study, the public
hearing, and substantial evidence in the record, the Project will not have a significant
effect on the environment because all potential environmental impacts have been
mitigated to a level of non-significance through the incorporation of mitigation
measures in the Project approval. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan, included herein as Exhibit 3, prepared in connection with the Project
have been reviewed and considered and reflect the independent judgment of the
Planning Commission, and are hereby adopted.
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2. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect Conditional Use Permit 11-01:
a. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort
or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood
of the proposed project or within the city because an Environmental Initial
Study was prepared which evaluated for potential impacts relating to air
quality, noise, traffic, and hazards/hazardous materials. The Initial Study
determined that the project would generate less than significant traffic and air
quality impacts, and that potential impacts relating to noise and
hazards/hazardous materials would be mitigated to less than significant
impacts.
b. The proposed use will not be injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the City because the Project will be built in accordance
with the building codes, meets all applicable setbacks, and as stated in
Paragraph 2.a above, potential impacts relating to air quality, noise, traffic and
hazards/hazardous materials are less than significant or have been mitigated
to less than significant levels.
C. The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan because it is
consistent with the intended land uses of the Industrial land use designation. It
is consistent with Open Space and Conservation Policies 4.8.1 and 4.8.2
regarding protection of water quality in that the Project has been evaluated
- during the CEQA and Project-review process to identify and address potential
point and non-point sources of groundwater contamination; enforcing
compliance with NPDES, WQMP, BMP and RWQCB requirements. The
Project conforms to Noise Element Policy 6.2.1 regarding potential noise
impacts because the Project has been evaluated for potential noise impacts
and appropriate mitigation is being applied. The Project promotes Open Space
and Conservation, Public Services, and Sustainable Element Policies relating
to recycling and reduction of the waste stream.
d. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of Chapter 18.83 (Conditional
Use Permit) are made a part of the conditional use permit.
4. The Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Site and Architectural
Review 11-01:
a. The Project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and the General Plan. The Project site is "zoned M2-Industrial and on October
21, 2010 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2010-11
determining that metal recycling collection centers are conditionally permitted in
the M2 Industrial. The Project has been conditioned to comply with applicable
ordinances and regulations of the Municipal Code, such as the Noise
Ordinance, and in keeping with Chapter 18.88 (Conditional Use Permits),
operating conditions of approval have been incorporated into the Project.
The Project is located in the Industrial General Plan land use designation, and
the use is consistent with the intended uses of the Industrial designation. The
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Project complies with the Open Space and Conservation Element regarding
protection of water quality in that the Project has been evaluated during the
CEQA and Project-review process to identify and address potential point and
non-point sources of groundwater contamination; enforcing compliance with
NPDES, WQMP, BMP and RWQCB requirements (Policies 4.8.1 and 4.8.2) .
The Project conforms to Noise Element Policy 6.2.1 regarding potential noise
impacts because the Project has been evaluated for potential noise impacts
and appropriate mitigation is being applied. The Project promotes Open Space
and Conservation, Public Services, and Sustainable Element Policies relating
to recycling and reduction of the waste stream (Policies 4.6.4, 7.4.3 and 9.2.3).
b. The location and configuration of all structures associated with this Project are
visually harmonious with this site and surrounding sites and structures, that
they do not interfere with the neighbors' privacy, that they do not unnecessarily
block scenic views from other structures and/or public areas and are in scale
with the townscape and natural landscape of the area. The Applicant will re-
use existing structures. The existing structures do not obstruct views of Blue
Mountain, nor interfere with privacy of adjacent properties. The Project is in
scale with the surrounding area.
C. The architectural design of structures, their materials and colors are visually
harmonious with the surrounding development, natural landforms, are
functional for the Project and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. The Project will be established utilizing existing structures, which are
already painted an earth-tone tan. Where building openings have been filled
in, the Applicant has been conditioned to paint the filled in area with a matching
or complementary color.
C. The plan for landscaping and open spaces provide a functional and visually
pleasing setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the
natural landscape of the area and nearby developments. Parkway landscaping
will be re-installed to visually enhance the streetscape.
e. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees or natural
vegetation or the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides, thus the natural
beauty of the City, its setting and natural landforms are preserved. The Project
site is fully developed. On-site landscaping will be maintained, and parkway
landscaping will be re-installed.
f. The design and location of all signs associated with this Project are consistent
with the scale and character of the building to which they are attached or
otherwise associated with and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code. No signs are proposed at this time. However, the installation of any
signs will require compliance with the City's Sign Code.
g. Conditions of approval for this Project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace have been applied to the Project.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Conditional Use Permit 11-01 and Site and Architectural
Review 11-01 are hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditional Use Permit 1-1-01 and Site and Architectural Review 11-01 are approved
based on the application materials submitted by American Metal Recycling, on
January 3, 2011, including the site and floor plans dated February 17, 2011, and the
preliminary landscape plans dated January 3, 2011. All plans shall be consistent in
terms of property lines, easement location and dimensions and other measurements.
This approval includes the operation of a metal collection recycling center, including
a CRV buy back center.
2. This approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of adoption of this
resolution unless building permits have been issued and a substantial investment
has occurred; all conditions of approval have been met; or a time extension has been
granted by the City, in accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code. Time
extensions shall be filed at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
3. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Grand Terrace
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace, its officers, employees, or agents to
attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of
Grand Terrace concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or
condition of approval of the Planning Commission, or Community and Economic
Development Director. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, .
action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the
defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its
own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense
of the matter.
4. The project shall be constructed in accordance with all the approved plans and
conditions of approval, including but not limited to site, floor and landscape plans.
5. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees, and demonstrate the
payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety Department.
6. The applicant shall comply with all applicable local, county, state and federal
regulations, including Chapter 5.44 of the City's Municipal Code and the California
Business and Professions Code, and obtaining applicable clearances from the State
of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
7. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply with
the regulations of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.108 of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code.
8. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the
applicant must sign and return an "Acceptance of Conditions" form. The form and
content shall be prepared by the Community and Economic Development
Department.
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- 9. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Director of Building and Safety/Public Works, including the conditions of approval
contained in the Director's memorandum dated January 24, 2011, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.
10. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the San Bernardino County Fire
Department, Office of the Fire Marshal Community Safety Division, including the
conditions of approval contained in their letter dated January 13, 2011, attached
hereto as Exhibit 2.
11. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Plan prepared for the
project, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
12. The applicant shall pick up residual trash around the perimeter of the Project site on
a daily basis.
13. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit three (3)
copies of landscape and irrigation plans to the Community and Economic
Development Department for review and approval. These plans' may show
alternating gravel and landscape pockets along the parkway so that site landscape is
less than 2,500 square feet. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued to
allow deferred installation of the landscape, not to exceed 60 days from the date that
a temporary certificate of occupancy is issued.
14. The applicant shall paint the filled in areas of the warehouse industrial building to
match the primary building color. As an alternative, these areas may be painted with
a complementary accent color.
15. Recycled items shall not be stored outdoors. All recycled materials shall be kept
inside bins stored within the industrial warehouse building.
16. Prior to initiation of business activities and opening of the business to the general
public, the applicant shall obtain a Business License from the Finance Division,
which shall be maintained as long as the business is in operation.
17. The applicant shall be responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and maintenance
of the site, including parking lot paving condition and striping, clearing of trash,
weeds and debris, lighting, and other site improvements. All parking facilities shall
be maintained in good condition. The maintenance thereof may include, but shall not
be limited to the repaving, sealing, and striping of a parking area and the repair,
restoration and/or replacement of any parking area design features when deemed
necessary by the City to insure the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
18. All on-site and parkway landscaping shall be maintained by the applicant in good
condition at all times.
19. *Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall obtain
applicable clearances from the San Bernardino County Fire Department Hazardous
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-- Materials Division, which acts as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
Program.
20. *As an ongoing condition of approval, the transfer of recycled materials from bin to
bin, the movement of bins within the Project site, and the transportation of bins to
and from the Project site shall not occur any earlier than 10:00 a.m. in the morning.
21. No on-site dismantling or disassembly shall be allowed.
22. The applicant shall post the hours of operation in a location visible to the public.
23. The applicant shall provide a truck routing plan for American Metal Recycling trucks
to the City.
*Indicates Mitigation Measure
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 31st day of March, 2011.
AYES: Chairman Wilson, Commissioner Comstock, Commissioner Kongtang
NOES: None
r ABSENT: Vice Chair Addington, Commissioner Bailes
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda Mesa Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairman, Planning Commission
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Exhibit 1
Building and Safety/Public Works Department Conditions of Approval
Date: January 24, 2011
Applicant: American Metal Recycling, Todd Rubin,President.
Address of Applicant: 11150 Redwood Ave,Fontana, CA 92337
Site Location: 21516 Main Street
W.O.# 12-8.5477
Provide four(4) construction plans and information for review of the proposed project. Below is
a list of the plans and documents needed for plan review. The initial plan review usually will take
three weeks on most projects. You have received work order number 12-8.5477, for the
proposed project. This number will be needed to obtain information regarding your plan review.
A plan review fee and permit fee will be charged at the time plans are approved and are ready to
issue.
Provide the following sets of plans and documents.
Buildine and Safety submittal's required at Frst plan review.
(1) Lease Agreement
(4) Plot/Site Plans
(2) Water Quality Management Plan, (WQMP)
Building&SafetwPublic Works General Information
All structures shall be designed in accordance with the 2010 California Building Code, 2010
California Mechanical Code, 2010 California Plumbing Code, and the 2010 California Electrical
Code adopted by the State of California.
The Developer/Owner is responsible for the coordination of the final occupancy. The
Developer/Owner shall obtain clearances from each department and division prior to requesting a
final building inspection from Building & Safety. Each agency shall sign the bottom of the
Building & Safety Job Card.
Building & Safety inspection requests and Public Works inspection requests can be made twenty
four (24) hours in advance for next day inspection. Please contact (909) 825-3825. You may
also request inspections at the Building & Safety public counter.
Building Permit Conditions
1. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, on site water service shall be installed and
approved by the responsible agency. On site Fire Hydrants shall be approved by the Fire
Department. No flammable materials will be allowed on the site until the Fire Hydrants
are established and approved.
2. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, provide Building& Safety with a will service letter
from Riverside Highland Water Company. (909) 825-4128,
3. All construction projects shall comply with National-Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Systems (NPDES). NPDES reports shall be submitted with project plans showing Best
Management Practices (BMP) at time of plan review. The existing site finish grade
allows nuisance water to flow directly to the street unabated. Provide plans for a filter or
retention area to be installed at the storm inlet near the entrance to the facility.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, provide Building and Safety with a clearance from
the Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board. Submit.an application for a Notice of
Intent for coverage under the General Industrial Permit. (951)-782-4130
5. Prior to issuance of building permits or approvals provide Building and Safety with a
��- clearance letter from South Coast Air Quality Management. (909)-396-2000
6. A building permit will be required for the disabled ramp and disabled parking stall
construction.
7. Prior to occupancy, provide a clearance from San Bernardino County Fire Marshal's
office.
8. Provide plans for any new machinery or devise used that is ran by fuel or electrical for
recycling. This includes any devise for weighing trucks or containers.
Exhibit 2
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY . COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC AND SUPPORT
t ♦ SERVICES GROUP
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL DAN WURL
COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION Fire Chief
620 South "E"Street r
San Bernardino;Ca.92415-0179
(909)386-8465-Fax(909)386-8460 '
DATE: January 13, 2011 EXPIRATION: January 2012
AMERICAN METAL RECYCLING
TODD RUBIN
11150 REDWOOD AVENUE 92337
PERMIT NUMBER: F201100011
PROJECT NUMBER: CUP 11-01
LOCATION: 21516 MAIN STREET-GRAND TERRACE
PROJECT TYPE: CUP
OCCUPANCY TYPE: B,S
APN: 1167-111-10-0000
PROPOSAL: AMERICAN METAL RECYCLING IS PROPOSING TO ESTABLISH A.METAL RECYCLING
COLLECTION FACILITY OPEN TO PUBLIC O APPROXIMATELY TWO ACRES OF A
FOUR ACRE PARCEL ZONED M2=INDUSTRIAL. NO HAZ-MAT WILL BE COLLECTED.
NO NEW BUILDINGS PROPOSED.
PLANNER: SANDRA MOLINA
fear Applicant:
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With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the San Bernardino County Fire
Department requires the following fire protection measures to be provided in accordance with applicable local ordinances,
codes, and/or recognized fire protection standards.
The Fire Conditions Attachment of this document sets forth the FIRE CONDITIONS and STANDARDS which are applied to
this project.
FIRE CONDITIONS: All FIRE CONDITIONS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE ATTACHED
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Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Fire Department
valley Division Community Safety Division
�;rty, Honor, Community
FIRE CON DITIONS'ATTACHMENT
DATE: 01-13-2011
,-----,PROJECT: CUP 11-01 ,.errumu.d
! 'PERMIT NUMBER: F201100011
``JLOCATION: 21516 MAIN STREET-GRAND .
TERRACE
PARCEL: 1167-111-10-0000 ., .
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CONDITIONS
Cond: F01.
JAN 13 2011
Jurisdiction. The above referenced project is under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County
Fire Department herein ("Fire Department'). Prior to any construction occurring on any parcel,the
applicant shall contact the Fire Department for verification of current fire protection
requirements.All new construction shall comply with the current Uniform Fire Code requirements and
all applicable statutes,codes, ordinances and standards of the Fire Department. [F01]
Cond: F03
Inspection by Fire Department. Permission to occupy or use the building(Certification of Occupancy
or Shell Release)will not be granted until the Fire Department inspects,approves and signs off on
the Building and Safety job card for"fire final". [F03]
Cond: F05B
Fire Flow Test.Your submittal did not include a flow test report to establish whether the public
water supply is capable of meeting your project fire flow demand,You will be required to either
produce a current flow test report from your water purveyor demonstrating that the fire flow demand
is satisfied or you must install an approved fire sprinkler system.This requirement shall be
completed prior to combination inspection by Building and Safety. [F05B]
ond: F41
;access.The development shall have a minimum of points of vehicular access. These are for
fire/emergency equipment access and for evacuation routes. Standard 902.2.1
Single Story Road Access Width:
All buildings shall have access provided by approved roads,alleys and private drives with a
minimum twenty six(26)foot unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen(14)feet six(6)inches
in height.Other recognized standards may be more restrictive by requiring wider access
provisions.
Multi-Story Road Access Width:
Buildings three(3)stories in height or more shall have a minimum access of thirty(30)feet
unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14)feet six (6)inches in height. [F41]
Cond: F82
Commercial Addressing. Commercial and industrial developments of 100,000 sq.ft or less shall have
the street address installed on the building with numbers that are a minimum six(6)inches in
height and with a three quarter(3/4.) inch stroke. The street address shall be visible from the
street. During the hours of darkness,the numbers shall be electrically illuminated (internal or
external).Where the building is two hundred (200)feet or more from the roadway, additional
non-illuminated contrasting,six(6)inch numbers shall be displayed at the property access
entrances. Standard 901.4.4[F82]
Cond: F88
Fire Extinguishers. Hand portable fire extinguishers are required.The location,type, and cabinet
i
_i!.,�sign shall be approved by the Fire Department. [F88]
,jnd: F8:6
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FIRE CONDITIONS ATTACHMENT, --~�
DATE: 01-13-2011 '• M •
--- PROJECT: CUP 11-01 f ...
-ERMIT NUMBER: F201100011
,.00ATION: 21516 MAIN STREET-GRAND '!
TERRACE .
PARCEL: 1167-111-10-0000 . 0
Override Switch.Where an automatic electric security gate is used, an approved Fire Department
override switch(Knox®)is required. Standard 902.4 [F86]
Entry: 01/13/2011 By: 10545 Action:AUTH An approved fire hydrant meeting the required
fire flow of 1500gpm/2hrs duration is required with 300'of all structures.
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Exhibit 3
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
Conditional Use Permit 11-01/Site and Architectural Review 11-01
American Metal Recycling
Mitigation Mitigation Measure I Implementation I Verification I Signature
Measure I
Hazards/Hazardous Materials
The applicant shall obtain
applicable clearances from the
San Bernardino County Fire Prior to the Building and
Hazards=01 Department Hazardous issuance of a Safety .
Materials Division, which acts Certificate of Department
as the Certified Unified Occupancy
Program Agency (CUPA)
Program.
Noise
Noise—01: As an ongoing Community
condition of approval, the and
transfer of recycled materials
from bin to bin, the movement Economic
As a part of project nt
Departmentpme
Noise—01 of bins within the Project site, review
and the transportation of bi Developme
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to and from the Project site Enforcement
shall not occur any earlier than
10:00 a.m. in the morning.
Community and Economic Development Department
CALIFOR,YI,A Mitigated Negative Declaration
Date: April 4, 2011
Project Title: American Metal Recycling (Conditional Use Permit 11-01, Site and
Architectural Review 11-01, and Environmental 11-01)
Project Location: 21516 Main Street (Assessor's.Parcel Number 1167-111-10)
Description of Project: Re-use an existing industrial site to establish a recycling collection
facility on 2 acres zoned M2-Industrial. Accepted recycling items include CRV cans, glass and
plastic bottles, various metals, automotive parts, and household items. Collected items are
placed in metal bins stored under a fully covered 11,000 square foot warehouse building. The
recycled items are trucked to an offsite facility where they are processed for shipment to
recycling mills. Limited site improvements and parkway landscaping will occur. A 1,350 square
foot office will be occupied and house 5 employees. Approximately 20 vehicle trips a day and
two weekly operator diesel truck trips are expected to occur. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Project Proponent: American Metal Recycling, Todd Rubin, representative
Lead Agency: City of Grand Terrace, Community and Economic Development
Department
Contact Person: Sandra Molina, Senior Planner
(909)430-2247
Public Hearing: Planning Commission —Thursday, March 31, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Environmental Finding: On the basis of the Initial Study prepared for the project, it has
been determined that the project has been modified to incorporate the mitigation measures
listed below so that it would not have a potentially significant effect on the environment. A copy
of said Initial Study is available for review from February 28, 2011 to March 29, 2011 at the
Community and Economic Development Department, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace,
California 92313. This document constitutes a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Hazards — 01: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate.of Occupancy, the applicant shall
obtain applicable clearances from the San Bernardino County Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division, which acts as the Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) Program.
Noise— 01: As an ongoing condition of approval, the transfer of recycled materials from
bin to bin, the movement of bins within the Project site, and the transportation of bins to
and from the Project site shall not occur any earlier than 10:00 a.m. in the morning.
Mitigated Negative Declaration
American Metal Recycling
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Prior to the Public Hearing, the public is invited to submit written comments on this Mitigated
Negative Declaration during the public review period to the Community and Economic
Development Department, City of Grand Terrace, Grand Terrace, California 92313.
Telephone: (909) 430-2218, Facsimile: (909) 783-2600, or Email:
smolina(a.citvofcirandterrace.ora. Please refer to the Application Numbers listed above.
<CySignature:
-Sandra Molina
Senior Planner
Date: (/2-01
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