1979-02 RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE GRAND TERRACE
COM11UNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, MAKING
ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION AS TO CON-
FORMITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND CERTI-
FYING AS TO THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT EIR
WHEREAS, proceedings have been initiated for the adoption of
the Redevelopment Plan for the Grand Terrace Community Redevelop-
ment Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
has reviewed the Redevelopment Plan for the Grand Terrace Community
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan provides for residential uses,
all in conformity with the General Plan and zoning ordinances of the
City of Grand Terrace; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
has reviewed the Draft EIR for the Grand Terrace Community Redevelop-
ment Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, determined, and ordered by
the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
hereby finds and determines that the Redevelopment Plan for the Grand
Terrace Community Redevelopment Project is in conformity with the
General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
hereby finds and determines that the location, purpose, and extent of
any acquisition or disposition of real property for street, square,
park, or other public purpose by the Redevelopment Agency for the
purposes of carrying out the Redevelopment Plan conform to the General
Plan of the City of Grand Terrace.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
hereby recommends the approval of the Redevelopment Plan for the Grand
Terrace Community Redevelopment Project.
SECTION 4: The Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
hereby certifies that it has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Draft EIR for the Grand Terrace Community Redevelop-
ment Project in making its report and recommendation contained herein.
Said Draft EIR is hereby approved.
SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is hereby
authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
City Council of the City of Grand Terrace and to the Grand Terrace
Community Redevelopment Agency.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August ,
1979.
Chairman
ATTEST:
City Clerk-
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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{ STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, SETH ARMSTEAD, City Clerk of .the City of Grand Terrace,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted
by the Planning Commission of said City at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on 16th day of Auqust 1979,
and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway, Allen, Grant;
Mayor Petta.-
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk of the City of Grand
Terrace and of the Planning
Commission thereof.
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY -OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, SETH ARMSTEAD, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full , true and
correct copy of Resolution No. PC- 2 of said Planning Commission,
and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATE: 'August 16, 1979
City Clerk of the -City of Grand
Terrace and of the Planning
Commission thereof.
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COMMUNITY .REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
REPORT ON CONFORMITY OF
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
WITH GENERAL PLAN
ADOPTED: August 16, 1979
RESOLUTION NO.. PC -2
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
REPORT ON CONFORMITY OF
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
WITH GENERAL PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This Report on the conformity of the Redevelopment Plan to the
General Plan is prepared in accordance with Section 33346 of
the California Community Redevelopment Law.
The City of Grand Terrace lies between Riverside and San Bernar-
dino and is east of Colton in San Bernardino County. The City
of Grand Terrace Community Redevelopment Agency is processing a
redevelopment program for the upgrading of the residential en-
vironment of the City.
CONFORMITY WITH GENERAL PLAN
There are seven project areas being considered for this Redeve-
lopment Plan. Project Area 2 is actually divided into four
separate tracts, but these are contiguous and will be developed
as one entity. Each area will be addressed separately for the
purposes of this report.
The following shows additional pertinent details on the proposed
developments:
Average
Area No. of Lots Acres Density Per Acre Selling Cost
1 125 80 1. 56 $120, 000. 00
2 294 97 3. 00 68 , 000. 00
3 34 8. 77 3. 80 76, 000. 00
4 55 14 3. 90 55, 000. 00
5 13 3.15 4.13 85,000. 00
6 33 9.43 3. 50 67,500. 00
7 16 16. 39 1 .02 105, 000. 00
+ 4 duplexes
Total Lots 574 226 Acres
Total Units 578
(These figures are preliminary and may vary slightly from the final
detailed submittals. However, this would not affect the basic find-
ings of this study. )
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The General Plan for the City of Grand Terrace shows these sites
to be planned for residential use. Area No. 1 is in an area
designated as ,Residential 1-2 units per acre. ' This area shows
a density of 1. 56 units per acre, which is well within the General
Plan. The rest of the developments surround the central area of
the City and .are shown as Residential 2-4 dwelling units per acre.
All of these have densities that are less than 4/4cre, with the
exception of Area No. 5. This is a relatively small area of some
13 SFR's on 3.15 acres, which gives a density of 4.13/acre. The
zoning map conforms with the General Plan, so that, in general,
the projects conform to the surrounding land use and zoning.
Area One
Area One is generally located at the east end of the City of
Grand Terrace. Area One is bounded by the City limits on the
north, south and east and is bounded by the generally direction
of Westwood Lane on the west, running north and south to the City
limits. The area contains approximately 80 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 1-2 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 125 dwelling units in Area One.
If 125 dwelling units are constructed in Area One, the dwelling
unit density will be 1. 56 dwelling units per acre. This density
is in conformity with the proposed General Plan.
Area Two
Area Two is generally located at the east end of the City of
Grand Terrace. Area Two is bounded by Honey Hill Drive on the
east, bounded by Van Buren Street on the south, bounded by Barton
Road on the north and bounded by Dos Rios Avenue and Preston Street
on the west. The area contains approximately 97 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 294 dwelling units in Area Two.
If 294 dwelling units are constructed in Area Two, the dwelling
unit density will be 3. 00 dwelling units per acre. This density .
is in conformity with the General Plan.
Area Three
Area Three is generally located at the center of the City of
Grand Terrace. Area Three is an 8.77 acre parcel located on
the north side, of De Berry Street at the intersection with
Pascal Avenue. The area contains approximately 8 .77 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 34 dwelling units in Area Three.
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If 34 dwelling units are constructed in Area Three, the dwelling
unit density will be 3.80 dwelling units per acre. This density
is in conformity. with the proposed General Plan.
Area Four
Area Four is generally located at the south end of the City of
Grand Terrace. Area Four is bounded by Mirado Avenue on the east,
bounded by Pico Street on the south, bounded by Michigan Street
on the west and bounded by Lark Street to the north-. The area
contains. approximately .14 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area. as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 55 dwelling units in Area Four.
If 55 dwelling units are constructed in Area Four, the dwelling
unit density will -be 3. 90 dwelling units per acre. This density
is in conformity with the proposed General Plan.
Area Five
Area Five is generally located in the center of the City of Grand
Terrace. Area Five is bounded by Vivienda Avenue on the east,
bounded by Van Buren Street on the south, bounded by Cardinal
Street on the north and bounded by Michigan Street on the west.
The area contains approximately 3.15 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 13 dwelling units in Area Five.
If 13 dwelling units are constructed in Area Five, the dwelling
unit density will be 4.13 dwelling units per acre. This density
is in conformity with the .proposed General Plan.
Area Six
Area Six is generally located in the north central section of the
City of Grand Terrace. Area Six is bounded by Mount Vernon Avenue
on the east and by Canal Street on the west; centered between
Barton Road on the south and Grand -Terrace Road on the north.
The area contains approximately 9.43 acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 33 dwelling units in Area Six.
If 33 dwelling units are constructed in Area Six, the dwelling unit
density will be 3.50 dwelling units per acre. This density is in
conformity with the proposed General Plan.
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Area Seven
Area Seven is -generally located in the southeast section of the
City of Grand Terrace. Area Seven is located on Pico Street at
the California Aqueduct. The area contains approximately 16.39
acres.
The proposed General Plan shows this area as Low Density Residen-
tial with a maximum of 2-4 dwelling .units per acre. The developer
proposes to construct a total of 16 dwelling units in Area Seven.
If 16 dwelling units are constructed in Area Seven, the dwelling
unit density will be 1.46 dwelling units per acre. This density
is in conformity with the proposed General Plan.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
The specific location of the new streets serving the project areas
have not been determined in many cases. The location and adequacy
of the public facilities- and improvements will be subject to review
and approval of the Redevelopment Agency as a part of the owner
participation and/or disposition and development agreements.
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ATTACHMENT TO
RESOLUTION NO . PC79-2
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
GRAND TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION 1
II . PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY 1
III. PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 2
A. General 2
B. Property Acquisition 2
1. Acquisition of Real Property 2
2 . Acquisition of Personal Property 4
C. Participation by Owners and Tenants 4
1. Oppertunities for Owner and
Tenant Participation 4
2 . Rules for Participation
Opportunities . 4
3 . Participation Agreements 6
4 . Certificates of Conformance 6
D. Cooperation with Public Bodies 6
E. Property Management 7
F. Relocation of. Persons Displaced.
By the Project 8
1. Assistance in Finding Other
Locations 8
2 . Relocation Payments 8
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G. Demolition, Clearance, Public Improvements,
and Site Preparation 8
1. Demolition and Clearance 8
2. Public Improvements , Public Facilities
and Public Utilities 8
3 . Preparation of Building Sites 9
H. Rehabilitation, Conservation and Moving
of Structures by the Agency 9
1. Rehabilitation and Conservation 9
2 . Moving of Structures 10
I . Property Disposition and Development 10
1. Real Property Disposition and
Development 10
a. General 10
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b. Purchase and Development by
Participants 12
C. Purchase and Development Documents 12
d. Development of Publicly Owned
Improvements 13
2 . Personal Property Disposition 13
J. Provision for Low and Moderate Income
Housing 14
1. Definition of Terms 14
2 . Authority Generally 14
3. Replacement Housing 14
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4 . Relocation. Housing 15
IV. USES PERMITTED IN THE PROJECT AREA 15
A. Map 15
B. Residential Uses 15
C. Public Uses 15
1. Rights-of-Way 15
2 . Other Public Uses 16
D. Other Public , Semi-Public , Institutional
and Non-profit Uses 16
E. Interim Uses 16
F. Nonconforming Uses 17
G. - General Controls and Limitations 17
1. Construction 17
2 . Rehabilitation and Retention of
Properties 18
3. Limitation of the Number of
Buildings '19
4 . Limitation on Type, Size and Height
of Buildings 19
5. Open Spaces , Landscaping, Light,
Air and Privacy 19
6 . Utilities 19
7 . Incompatible Uses 19
8 . Nondiscrimination and Nonsegregation 20
9. Resubdivision of Parcels 20
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10. Minor Variations 20
H. Design for Development 21
I. Building Permits 21
V. METHODS FOR FINANCING THE PROJECT 23
A. General Description of the Proposed
Financing Methods 23
B. Tax Increments 23
C. Other Loans and Grants 26
VI. ACTIONS BY THE CITY 26
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PLAN 27
VIII. DURATION OF THIS PLAN 27
IX. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT 27
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP ATTACHED
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
GRAND TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Redevelopment Plan ("Plan" ) for the Grand Terrace
Redevelopment Project ("Project" ) consists of the Text
and the Redevelopment Plan Map ("Map" ) . This Plan has
been prepared by the Community Redevelopment of the City
of the Grand Terrace ("Agency" ) pursuant to the Community
Redevelopment Law of the State of California ("Redevelop-
ment Law" ) , the United States Constitution, the Califor-
nia Constitution, and all applicable local laws and
ordinances. The California Community Redevelopment
Law is located in the California Health and Safety
Code, Section 33000, et. seq.
II. PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY
The boundary of the Grand Terrace Redevelopment Project
area ("Project area" ) is illustrated on the Map. The
Legal description of the boundary of the Project area
is as follows:
(See Exhibit "A" , "Project Boundary Description.")
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/ III. PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
A. General
The Agency proposes to eliminate and prevent the
spread of blight and deterioration in the Project
area and by:
1. Providing for participation by owners and
tenants of properties located in the Project
area by extending preferences to remain or
relocate within the redevelopment area;
2 . Acquisition of real property;
3 . Relocation assistance to displaced Project
_ occupants;
4 . Demolition or removal of certain buildings
and improvements;
5. Installation, construction, or reconstruc-
tion of streets, utilities, and other
public improvements;
6. Assisting development and/or rehabilitation
of residences occupied by persons and fami-
lies of low and moderate incomes and elimina-
ting blighted conditions by using income
accrued on such loans in excess of the Agency' s
debt service requirements for such purposes;
7. Disposition of property for uses in accordance
with this Plan;
8 . Redevelopment of land by private enterprise
and public agencies for uses in accordance
with this Plan;
9. Making below-market rate loans, thus making
housing available to moderate income, and
if feasible, low income occupants.
B. Property Acquisition
1. Acquisition of Real Property
Except as specifically exempted herein, the
Agency may acquire but is not required to acquire,
any real property located in the Project area, by
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gift, devise, exchange, purchase, eminent domain
or any other lawful method.
It is in the public interest and is necessary
in order to eliminate the conditions requiring
redevelopment and in order to execute the Plan,
for the power of eminent domain to be employed
by the Agency to acquire real property in the
Project area .
No eminent domain proceeding to acquire property
within the Project area, shall be commenced after
twelve (12) years following the date of adoption
of the ordinance approving and adopting this
Redevelopment Plan. Such time limitation may
be extended only by amendment of this Redevelop-
ment Plan.
To the extent permitted and in the manner required
by law, the Agency may declare specific property
within the Project area to be exempt from acquisi-
tion by eminent domain under this Plan. The Agency
shall have no power of eminent domain as to
property so designated, unless this Plan is
thereafter amended to expressly make the property
J% subject to acquisition by eminent domain.
The Agency shall not acquire interests in oil ,
gas , or other mineral or hydrocarbon substances
of any kind or character within the Project area,
except to preclude the right to explore for , pro-
duce or extract such substances through any open-
ing or penetration for any purpose connected there-
with within 500 feet from the surface of any prop-
erty in the Project area.
The Agency shall not acquire real property to be
retained by an owner pursuant to a participation
agreement if the owner fully performs under the
agreement. The Agency is authorized to acquire
structures without acquiring the land upon which
those structures are located. The Agency is also
authorized to acquire any other interest in real
property less than a fee .
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The Agency shall not acquire real property on
which an existing building is to be continued
on its present site and in its present form
and use without the consent of the owner,
unless (1) such building requires structural
alterations , improvement, modernization-, or
rehabilitation, or (2) the site or lot on
which the building is situated requires mod-
ification in size, shape , or use, or (3) it
is necessary to impose upon such property any
of the standards , restrictions and controls
of the Plan and the owner fails or refuses to
participate in the Plan by executing a par-
ticipation agreement.
2. Acquisition of Personal Property
Generally, personal property shall not be acquired.
However , where necessary in the execution of this
Plan, the Agency is authorized to acquire personal
property in the Project area by any lawful means
except eminent domain.
C. Participation by Owners and Tenants
1. Opportunities for Owner and Tenant Participation
The Agency shall extend preferences to persons
who are engaged in business in the Project area,
to remain and/or reenter in business within the re-
developed area if they otherwise meet the require—
ments prescribed by the Plan. Residential owners
in the Project area shall be extended preference
to reenter with a permitted use or business in the
redevelopment area if they otherwise meet the re-
quirements prescribed by the Plan. The Agency
shall also extend preferences to other owners and
tenants in the Project area if they otherwise meet
the requirements prescribed by the Plan. The Agency
is authorized to permit owners and tenants , if they
so desire, to purchase and develop real property
in the Project area.
The Agency is also authorized to permit persons
who are owners of real property in the Project
area to be given the opportunity to participate
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in redevelopment by rehabilitation, by
retention of improvements , or by new develop-
) ment by retaining all or a portion of their
properties., by acquiring adjacent or other
properties from the Agency and by purchasing
other properties in the Project area.
If conflicts develop between the desires of
participants for particular sites or land
uses , the Agency is authorized to establish
reasonable priorities and preferences among
the owners and tenants and to determine a
solution by consideration of such factors as
length of time in the area; accommodation of
as many participants as possible; ability to
perform; similar land use to similar land
use; conformity with intent and purpose of
this Plan.
In addition to opportunities for participation
by individual persons and firms , participation
to the extent it is feasible shall be available
for two or more persons , firms or institutions ,
to join together in partnerships , corporations ,
or other joint entities .
Participation is desired in the redevelopment of
the Project area by as many owners and tenants
as possible . Participation opportunities shall
necessarily be subject to and limited .by such
factors as the expansion of public facilities ;
elimination and changing of land uses ;, realign-
ment of streets; the ability of owners to
finance acquisition and development in accordance
with the Plan; any reduction in the total number
of individual parcels in the Project area; and
assembly and development of areas for public
and/or private development in accordance with
this Plan . The Agency shall in its sole dis-
cretion determine whether an owner participation
proposal is consistent with the fulfillment of
the Redevelopment Plan.
2. Rules for Participation Opportunities
The Agency shall promulgate rules for owner and
tenant participation.
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3 . Participation Agreements
Each person desiring to become a participant
must be willing to enter into a binding agree-
ment with the Agency by which the participant
agrees to rehabilitate , develop, or use .the
property in conformance with the Plan and to
be subject to the provisions hereof . In such
agreements , participants who retain real prop-
erty shall be required to join in the recorda-
tion of such documents as are necessary to make
the provisions of this Plan applicable to their
properties.
In the event an owner-participant fails or refuses
to rehabilitate or develop his real property pur-
suant to this Plan and a participation agreement
as defined herein, the real property or any
interest therein may be acquired by the Agency
and sold or leased for rehabilitation or develop-
ment in accordance with this Plan.
Whether or not a participant enters into a particip-
ation agreement with the Agency the provisions of
this Plan are applicable to all public and private
property in the Project area. .
4 . Certificates of Conformance
As an alternative to requiring a participation
agreement for each property not to be purchased
or . subject to Agency acquisition by eminent domain,
the Agency is authorized to make determinations of
those properties which conform to the Redevelopment
Plan. If such a determination is made by the Agency,
the Agency may issue a Certificate of Conformance
to qualifying properties and such property will not
be subject to acquisition by eminent domain under
this Plan so long as the property continues to con-
form to this Redevelopment Plan and to such further
terms and conditions as the Agency may require as
necessary or appropriate to carry out the Plan.
D. Cooperation with Public Bodies
Certain public bodies are authorized by state law
to aid and cooperate, with or without consideration,
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in the planning, undertaking, construction , or
operation of this Project. The Agency shall
seek the aid and cooperation of such public
bodies and shall attempt to coordinate this
Plan with the activities of such bodies in order
to accomplish the purposes of redevelopment and
the highest public good. The Agency will seek
the cooperation of all public bodies which own
or intend to acquire property in the Project area.
Any public body which owns or leases property in
the Project area will be afforded all the privileges
of owner and tenant participation if such public
body is willing to enter into a participation
agreement with the Agency. All plans for develop-
ment of property in the Project area by a public
body shall be subject to Agency approval .
The Agency is authorized to financially (and other-
wise) assist any public entity in the cost of public
land, buildings , facilities , structures , or other
improvements (within or outside of the Project area)
to the extent permitted by law.
The Agency may pay to any taxing agency with ter-
ritory located within the Project area, other than
the City, any amounts of money which in the Agency ' s
determination is appropriate to alleviate any finan-
cial burden or detriment caused to such taxing agency
by the Project.
E. Property Management
During such time as property, if. any, in the Project
area is owned by the Agency, such property shall be
under the management and control of the Agency. Such
property may be rented or leased by the Agency pending
its disposition for redevelopment, and such rental or
lease shall be pursuant to such policies as the Agency
may adopt.
The Agency may, but is not required to, in any year
during which it owns property in the Project area pay
from tax increments , if any , actually received by the
Agency from the Project directly to all taxing agencies
involved an amount of money in lieu of taxes equal to
the amount that would have been received by each taxing
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agency had the property not been exempt by virtue
of Agency ownership.
F. Relocation of Persons Displaced by the Project
1. Assistance in Findinq Other Locations
The Agency shall assist all persons (including
families, business concerns , and others) dis-
placed by Agency acquisition of property in the
Project area in finding other locations and
facilities . In order to carry out the Project
with a minimum of hardship to persons displaced
from their homes , if any, the Agency shall assist
individuals and families in finding housing that
is decent, safe , sanitary, within their financial
means , in reasonably convenient locations , and
otherwise suitable to their needs .
2 . Relocation Payments
The Agency shall pay all relocation payments re-
quired by law. In addition, the Agency may make
any additional relocation payments which in the
Agency' s opinion may be reasonably necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Plan. Such pay-
ments shall be subject to the availability of
funds for such purpose.
G. Demolition, Clearance, Public Improvements , and Site
Preparation
1 . Demolition and Clearance
The Agency is authorized to demolish and clear
buildings , structures , and other improvements from
any real property in the Project area as necessary
to carry out the purposes of this Plan.
2 . Public Improvements , Public Facilities and
Public Utilities
To the extent permitted and in the manner required
by law, the Agency is authorized to install and
construct or to cause to be installed and con-
structed the public improvements , public facilities ,
and public utilities (within or outside the Project
area) necessary to carry out the Plan. Such improve-
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ments , facilities , and utilities include ,
but are not limited to, over or underpasses ,
bridges, streets , curbs , gutters, sidewalks ,
street lights , sewers , storm drains , traffic
signals , electrical distribution systems ,
parks , plazas , playgrounds , telephone systems ,
motor vehicle parking facilities , and land-
scaped areas .
3. Preparation of Building Sites
The Agency is authorized to prepare or cause
to be prepared as building sites any real
property in the Project area .
H. Rehabilitation, Conservation and Moving of Structures
by the Aqencv
1. Rehabilitation and Conservation
The Agency is authorized to conduct a program
of assistance to encourage owners of property
within the area to upgrade and maintain their
property consistent with the Plan and such
standards as may be developed for the area .
The extent of rehabilitation in the Project
area shall be subject to the following limita-
tions :
a. The rehabilitation of the structure must
be compatible with land uses as provided
for in this Plan;
b. Rehabilitation and conservation activities
on a structure must be carried out in an
expeditious manner and in conformance with
the requirements of this Plan and such
Property Rehabilitation Standards as may
be adopted by the Agency.
C. The expansion of public improvements ,
facilities and utilities..
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The Agency is authorized to rehabilitate and
conserve or cause to be rehabilitated and con-
served buildings and structures in the Project
area. . The Agency is also authorized and directed
to advise, encourage and assist in the rehabili-
tation and conservation of property in..the Project
area. The Agency shall cooperate with owners
and tenants in the Project area in attempting
to obtain low-interest loans or other financial
and technical assistance for rehabilitation.
The Agency may adopt Property Rehabilitation
Standards for the rehabilitation of properties
in the Project area. Where there is a conflict
between the building requirements set forth in
this Plan and such Property Rehabilitation Stan-
dards as may be adopted, the Property Rehabilita-
tion Standards shall prevail. In establishing
standards for rehabilitation, the Agency shall
consider the objectives of the Plan established
in Section III A.
2 . Moving of Structures
As necessary in carrying out this Plan, the
Agency is authorized to move or to cause to
be moved any standard structure or building
or any structure or building which can be
rehabilitated to a location within or outside
the Project area.
I . Property Disposition and Development
1. Real Property Disposition and Development
a. General
For the purposes of this Plan, the Agency
is . authorized to sell, lease, exchange, sub-
divide , transfer, assign, pledge, encumber
by mortgage or deed of trust, or otherwise
dispose of any interest in real property.
In the manner required and to the extent required
by law, such sale , lease or disposition shall
be first approved by the City Council after
public hearing.
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To the extent permitted by law, the Agency
is authorized to dispose of real property
by leases or sales by negotiation without
public hearing.
All real property acquired by the Agency
in the Project area shall be sold or
leased to public or private persons or
entities for development for the uses
permitted in this Plan. Real property
may be conveyed by the Agency to the
City or any other public body without
charge.
The Agency shall reserve such powers
and controls in the disposition and develop-
ment documents as may be necessary to
prevent transfer , retention , or use of
property for speculative purposes and
to insure that development is carried
out pursuant to this Plan.
All purchasers or lessees of property
shall be made obligated to use the prop—
erty for the purposes designated in this
Plan, to begin and complete development
of the property within a period of time
which the Agency fixes as reasonable,
and to comply with other conditions which
.the Agency deems necessary to carry out .
,the purposes of this Plan.
During the period of development in the
Project area, the Agency shall insure
that the provisions of this Plan and
of other documents formulated pursuant
to this Plan are being observed, and
that development in the Project area
is proceeding in accordance with develop-
ment documents and time schedules.
Development plans , both public and private,
shall be submitted to the Agency for
approval and architectural review. All
development must conform to this Plan
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and all applicable Federal , State and
local laws .
b. Purchase and Development by
Participants
Pursuant to the provisions of this Plan
and the rules adopted by the Agency shall
to the greatest extent feasible offer
real property acquired by the Agency
for disposition and development by owner
and tenant participants on a preference
basis over other persons.
C. Purchase and Development .Documents
To provide adequate safeguards to ensure
that the provisions of this Plan will
be carried out and to prevent the recur-
rence of blight , all real property sold,
leased, or conveyed by the Agency, as
well as all property subject to participation
agreements , shall be made subject to
the provisions of this Plan by leases ,
deeds , contracts , agreements , declara-
tions of restrictions , provisions of
the zoning ordinance, conditional use
permits , or other means. Where appro-
priate, as determined by the Agency ,
such documents or portions thereof shall
be recorded in the Office of the Recorder
of the County.
The leases, deeds , contracts , agreements,
and declarations of restrictions may
contain restrictions, covenants , convenants
running with the land, rights of reverter,
conditions subsequent, equitable servitudes ,
or any other provision necessary to carry
out this Plan.
All property in the Project area is hereby
subject to the restriction that there
shall be no discrimination or segregation
based upon race, color, religion, national
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origin , sex, marital -status or ancestry,
in the sale , lease , sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy , tenure , or enjoyment
of property in the Project. area . All
property sold, leased, conveyed, or sub-
ject to a participation agreement shall
be made expressly subject by appropriate
documents to the restriction that all
_ deeds , leases , or contracts for the sale,
sublease, or other transfer of land in
the Project area shall contain such non-
discrimination and nonsegregation clauses
as are required by law. All deeds , leases ,
or contracts for the sale , lease, sub-
lease or other transfer of any land in
the Redevelopment Project shall contain
the nondiscrimination clauses prescribed
in Section 33436 of the Health and Safety
Code of the State of California.
d. Development of Publicly Owned Improvements
To the extent now or hereafter permitted
by law, the Agency is authorized to pay
for, develop, or construct any building,
-- facility , structure , or other improvement
either within or without the Project
area for itself or for any public body
or public entity. The Agency may pay
for, install or construct, and may acquire
or pay for the land required for: Each
surface and/or structured off-street
public parking facility as necessary
for the implementation of this Plan.
2 . Personal Property Disposition .
For the purposes of this Plan the Agency is auth-
orized to sell , lease , exchange, transfer,
assign, pledge , encumber, or otherwise dis-
pose of personal property.
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J. Provisions for Low and Moderate
Income Housinq
1. Definition of Terms
The terms "affordable rent" , "replacement
dwelling unit" , "persons and families of low
or moderate income" and "very low income house-
holds" as used in this Section III J shall
have the meanings as defined by the Community
Redevelopment Law and other State and local
laws and regulations pertaining thereto.
2 . Authority Generally
The Agency may , inside or outside the Project
area, acquire land, donate land, improve sites ,
or construct or rehabilitate structures in
order to provide housing for persons and families
of low or moderate income. The Agency may
also provide subsidies to , or for the benefit
of , such .persons and families or households
to assist them in obtaining housing within
the City.
3. Replacement Housinq
Whenever dwelling units housing persons and
families of low or moderate income are destroyed
or removed from the low and moderate income
housing market as part of the Project, the
Agency shall , within four years of such destruction
or removal , rehabilitate , develop or construct ,
or cause to be rehabilitated, developed or
constructed, for rental or sale to persons
and families of low or moderate income an
equal number of replacement dwelling units
at affordable rents within the City.
The Agency shall require that the aggregate
number of dwelling units rehabilitated, developed,
or constructed pursuant to this Section shall
remain for persons and families of low or
moderate income and very low income house-
holds, respectively, for not less than the
period set forth in Section VIII for the duration
of this Plan.
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4 . Relocation Housing
If insufficient suitable housing units are
available in the City for use by persons and
families of low and moderate income displaced
by the Project, the Agency may, to the extent
of that deficiency, direct or cause the develop-
ment, rehabilitation or construction of housing
units within the City, both inside and outside
of the Project area. Any such development,
rehabilitation or construction of housing
units within the Project area shall be for
temporary relocation purposes only.
IV. USES PERMITTED IN THE PROJECT AREA
A. Map
The Map attached hereto illustrates the location
of the Project boundary, the immediately adjacent
streets , the proposed public rights-of-way and
the proposed land uses to be permitted in the Project
area for all land, public , semi-private and private.
The location of such proposed rights-of-way, easements ,
and land uses may be altered from time to time
by the Agency for the purposes of effectuating
this Plan.
B. Residential Uses
The land uses within the Redevelopment Project
area except as hereafter provided, are limited
to residential uses and such related and ancillary
uses as permitted or provided for in the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance of the City .
C. Public Uses
1. Rights-of-Way
The public street system in the Project area
shall be developed in accordance with the
Circulation Element of the General Plan.
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Streets and alleys may be widened, altered,
abandoned, or closed as necessary for proper
development of the Project.
It is contemplated that the Agency will con-
struct, or aid in the construction of, certain
streets designated in the Plan which are not
now constructed or which may require further
widening or improvement.
The public rights-of-way shall be used for
vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic as well
as for public improvements , public and pri-
vate utilities , and activities typically found
in public rights-of-way. In addition, all
necessary easements for public uses , public
facilities , and public utilities may be retained
or erected.
2 . Other Public Uses
Parking, open space, public and semi-public
uses may be interspersed with other uses in
any area.
D. Other Public, Semi-Public , Institutional and
,f Non=profit Uses
In any area the Agency is authorized to permit
the establishment or enlargement of public , semi
public, institutional , or non-profit uses , including
park and recreational facilities , libraries , hospitals,
educational, fraternal , employee, philanthropic
and charitable institutions , and facilities of
other similar associations or organizations. All
such uses shall conform so far as possible to the
provisions of this Plan applicable to the uses
in the specific area involved. The Agency shall
impose such other reasonable restrictions as are
necessary to protect the development and use in
the Project area.
E. Interim Uses
Pending the ultimate development of land by developers
and p"rticipants , the Agency is authorized to use
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or permit the use of any land in the Project area
for interim uses not in conformity with the uses
permitted J- this Plan.
F. Nonconforming Uses
The Agency is authorized to permit an existing
use to remain in an existing building in good condition,
which use does not conform to the provisions of this
Plan, provided that such use is generally compatible
with existing and proposed developments and uses
in the Project area. The owner of such a property
must be willing to enter into a participation agree-
ment and agree to the imposition of such reasonable
restrictions as are necessary to protect the develop-
ment and use of the Project area.
The Agency may authorize additions, alterations,
repairs or other improvements in the Project area
for uses which do not conform to the provisions
of the Project where, in the determination of the
Agency, such improvements would be compatible with
surrounding and Project uses and development.
G. General Controls and Limitations
All "real property in the Project area is hereby
made subject to the controls and requirements of
this .Plan. No real property shall be developed,
rehabilitated or otherwise changed after the
date of the adoption of this Plan, except in con-
formance with the provisions of this Plan.
1. Construction
All new construction undertaken in the Project
area shall comply with all applicable State
and local laws in effect from time to time,
including without limitation the Building,
Electrical , Plumbing, Mechanical, Health and
Fire Codes of the City.
In addition to applicable codes , ordinances ,
or other requirements governing development
in the Project area, additional specific per-
formance and development standards may be
adopted by the Agency to control and direct
redevelopment activities in the Project area.
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All setback areas shall be landscaped and
maintained by the owner. Any portion neces-
sary for access shall be paved.
Parking shall be provided in a manner consistent
with standards for contemporary residential
development, but in no case shall parking
be less than the requirements of the Grand Terrace
Zoning Ordinance.
Parking facilities for the joint use of two
or more parcels of a size sufficient to meet
the combined requirements of such parcels
may be constructed with prior written approval
of the Agency. No parking space shall be
located in a setback area except with prior
written approval of the Agency . Parking spaces
shall be paved and drained so that storm and
surface waters draining from parcels will
not cross public sidewalks _ - Parking spaces
visible from streets shall be landscaped in
accordance with the City ' s zoning ordinance
to prevent unsightly or barren appearance.
Lighting for parking spaces shall be shielded
from adjacent properties and adjoining streets .
The Agency may establish setback requirements
for new development within the Project area
which may exceed the requirements of the City ' s
zoning ordinance.
2 . Rehabilitation and Retention of
Properties
Any existing structure within the Project
area which the Agency shall approve for retention
and rehabilitation shall be repaired, altered,
reconstructed, or rehabilitated in such a
manner that it will be safe and sound in all
physical respects , and be .attractive in appearance
and not detrimental to the surrounding uses .
Property Rehabilitation Standards for rehabili-
tation of existing buildings and site improve-
ments may be established by the Agency.
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3 . Limitation on a Number of Buildinqs
The number of buildings in the Project area shall
not exceed the number of buildings permitted under
the Zoning Ordinance of the City .
4 . Limitation of Type, Size , and
Height of Buildinqs
Except as set forth in other Sections of this Plan,
the type, size, and height of buildings shall
be as limited by the applicable Federal, State
and local statutes, ordinances and regulations .
5. Open Spaces , Landscapinq, Liqht,
Air and Privacy
The approximate amount of open space to be
provided in the Project area is the total
of all areas which will be in the public rights-
of-way, the public grounds , the space around
buildings, and all other outdoor areas not
permitted to be covered by buildings. Land-
scaping shall be developed in the Project
area to ensure optimum use of living plant
material.
In all areas sufficient space shall be main-
tained between buildings to provide adequate
light , air , and privacy.
6 . Utilities
The Agency shall require that all utilities
be placed underground whenever physically
and economically feasible.
7 . Incompatible Uses
No use or structure which by reason of appearance
traffic, smoke , glare, noise, odor , or similar
factors would be incompatible with the surrounding
areas or structures shall be permitted in
any part of the Project area.
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8 . Nondiscrimination and Nonsegregation
There sha"l be no discrimination or segre-
gation based upon race , color, creed, sex,
marital status, religion , national origin,
or ancestry permitted in the sale, lease ,
sublease,_ transfer, use , occupancy, tenure,
or enjoyment of property in the Project area.
9. Resubdivision of Parcels
No parcel in the Project area, including any
parcel retained by a participant , shall be
resubdivided without the approval of the Agency .
10 . Minor Variations
Under exceptional circumstances , the Agency
is authorized to permit a variation from the
limits , restrictions and controls established
by this Plan. In order to permit such variation,
the Agency must determine that:
a. The application of certain provisions
of the Plan would result in practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships
inconsistent . with the general purpose
and intent of the Plan.
b. There are exceptional circumstances or
conditions applicable to the property
or to the intended development of the
property which do not apply generally
to other properties having the same standards,
restrictions , and controls.
C. Permitting a variation will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to property or improvements
in the area.
d. Permitting a variation will not be con-
trary to the objectives of this Plan
or of the General Plan of the City.
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In permitting any such variation , the Agency
shall impose such conditions as are necessary
to protect the public health, safety , or wel-
fare , and to assure compliance with the purposes
of this Plan. Any variation permitted by
the Agency hereunder shall not supersede any
other approval required under City codes and
ordinances .
H. Design for Development
The Agency is authorized to establish heights
of buildings , land coverage , setback requirements ,
design criteria, traffic circulation, traffic access ,
and other development and design controls necessary
for proper development of both private and public
areas within the Project area consistent with the
objectives of the Plan as set forth in Section
III .A.
No new development shall be constructed and no
existing improvement shall be substantially modified,
altered, repaired, or rehabilitated except in accor-
dance with this Plan and any such controls , and
in the case of property which is the subject of
a disposition and development or participation
agreement with the Agency, in accordance with archi-
tectural, landscape , and site plans submitted to
and approved in writing by the Agency. One of
the objectives of this Plan is to create an attractive
and pleasant environment in the Project area. There-
fore , such plans shall give consideration to good
design, open space , and other amenities to enhance
the aesthetic quality of the Project area. The
Agency shall not approve any plans that do not
comply with this Plan.
I . Building Permits
No permit shall be issued for the construction
of any new building or for any construction on
an existing building in the Project area from the
date of adoption of this Plan until the application
for such permit has been processed in the manner
herein provided and, in the case of property which
is the subject of a disposition and development
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or participation agreement with the Agency and
any other property in the discretion of the Agency
Board, unless and until the application for such
permit has been approved by the Agency Board. Any
such permit that is issued must be in conformance
with the provisions of this Plan.
Upon receipt of such an application for permit
the Executive Director of the Agency shall be re-
quested by the City to review the application to
determine what effect, if any, the issuance thereof
would have upon the Plan. Within twenty-five (25)
days thereafter said Executive Director shall file
with the City a written report setting forth his
finding of fact . Said report shall include, but
is not limited to , the following:
I. Whether the proposed improvements would be
compatible with the standards and other
requirements set forth in this Plan; and
2 . What modifications , if any, in the proposed
improvements would be necessary in order to
meet the requirements of the Plan; and
3 . Whether the applicant has entered into an
agreement with the Agency for the develop-
ment of said improvements and submitted
development plans to the Agency.
After receipt of said report, or if no report
is submitted by the Executive Director within
said 25-day period, the City may issue the
permit with or without conditions; provided,
however that the City shall withhold the issuance
of the permit if the Executive •Director finds
in said report that the proposed improvement
does not meet the requirements of this Plan.
Within five (5) days after allowing or with-
holding issuance of the permit the City shall
notify by certified mail the applicant and
the Executive Director of its decision.
The applicant may appeal the findings of the
Executive Director to the Agency Board by
filing a written notice of appeal within
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ten (10) days of receipt of the City notice.
The Agency Board may at its option hear the
appeal and affirm, reverse or modify the find-
ings of the Executive Director.
V. METHODS OF FINANCING THE PROJECT
A. General Description of the Proposed
Financing Methods
The Agency is authorized to finance this Project with
financial assistance from the City, State of Califor-
nia, interest income, Agency bonds, including mortgage
revenue bonds, or any other available source.
Advances and loans for survey and planning and for the
operating capital for nominal administration of this
Project have been and are to be provided by the City
until funds are available or sufficiently assured to
repay the loans and to permit borrowing adequate
working capital from sources other than the City.
The City as it is able will also supply additional
assistance through City loans and grants for various
public facilities.
As available, gas tax funds from the State of Califor-
nia and the County of San Bernardino will be used for
f the street system. Also all or a portion of the park-
ing may be installed through a parking authority or
otherwise.
The Agency is authorized to issue bonds if appropriate
and feasible in an amount sufficient to finance all
or any part of the Project.
The Agency is authorized to obtain advances, borrow
funds and create indebtedness in carrying out this
Plan. The principal and interest on such advances ,
funds, and indebtedness may be paid from funds avail-
able to the Agency.
B. Tax Increments
All taxes levied upon taxable property within the
Project area each year by or for the benefit of that
State of California, County of San Bernardino, City
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of Grand Terrace, any district, or other public
corporation (hereinafter sometimes called "taring
agencies" ) after the effective date of the ordinance
approving this Redevelopment Plan, shall be divided
as follows:
1. That portion of the taxes which would be pro-
duced by the rate upon which the tax is levied
each year by or for each of said taxing agencies
upon the total sum of the assessed value of the
taxable property in the Redevelopment Project as
shown upon the assessment roll used in connection
with the taxation of such property by such tax-
ing agency, last equalized prior to the effective
date of such ordinance, shall be allocated to and
when collected shall be paid into the funds of the
respective taxing agencies as taxes by or for said
taxing agencies on all other property are paid
(for the purpose of allocating taxes levied by or
for any taxing agency or agencies which did not
include the territory of the Project on the
effective date of such ordinance but to which
such territory is annexed or otherwise included
after such effective date, the assessment roll
last equalized on the effective date of said
ordinance shall be used in determining the assessed
valuation of the taxable property in the Project
on said effective date) ; and
2. That portion of said levied taxes each year in
excess of such amount shall be allocated to and
when collected shall be paid into a special fund
of the Agency to pay the principal of and interest
on bonds, loans, moneys advanced to, or indebted-
ness (whether_ funded, refunded, assumed or other-
wise) incurred by the Agency to finance or refinance
in whole or in part, this Redevelopment Project.
Unless and until the total assessed value of the
taxable property in the Project exceeds the total
assessed value of the taxable property in the
Project as shown by the .last equalized assessment
roll referred to in paragraph (1) hereof, all of
the taxes levied and collected upon the taxable
property in the Project shall be paid into the
funds of the respective taxing agencies. When
said bonds, loans, advances and indebtedness,
if any, and interest thereon, have been paid,
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all moneys thereafter received from taxes upon
the taxable property in the Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective taxing agencies
as taxes on all other property are paid.
3. That portion of tax revenues allocated to the
Agency pursuant to paragraph (2) above which is
attributable to increases in the rate of tax
imposed for the benefit of any affected taxing
agency which levy occurs after the tax year in
which the ordinance adopting this Plan becomes
effective, shall be allocated to such affected
taxing agency to the extent taxing agency has
elected in the manner required by law to receive
such allocation.
The portion of taxes mentioned in paragraph (2) is
hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principal of and interest on the advance of moneys,
or making of loans , or the incurring of any indebted-
ness (whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise)
by the Agency to finance or refinance the Project in
whole or in part.
The Agency is authorized to make such pledges as to
specific advances , loans and indebtedness as appro-
priate in carrying out the Project.
Taxes shall be allocated and paid to the Agency consis-
tent with the provisions of this Plan only to pay the
principal of and interest on loans, moneys advanced to,
or indebtedness (whether funded, refunded, assumed, or
otherwise) incurred by the Agency to finance or refinance
in whole or in part, the Redevelopment Project.
The number of dollars of taxes which may be divided
and allocated to the Agency pursuant to California
Health and Safety Code, Section 33670 shall not ex-
ceed 16 . 0 Million Dollars ($16, 000 , 000. 00) except by
amendment of this Redevelopment Plan.
No loan, advance or indebtedness to be repaid from
such allocations of taxes established or incurred
by the Agency to finance in whole or in part the
Redevelopment Project shall be established or in-
curred after twelve (12) years following the date
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of adoption of the ordinance approving and adopting
this Redevelopment Plan. Such loan, advance or
indebtedness may be repaid over a period of time
longer than such time limit. Such time limitation
may be extended only by amendment of this Redevelop-
ment Plan.
The amount of bonded indebtedness, to be repaid, in
whole or in part from such allocation of taxes, which
can be outstanding at one time shall not exceed 8 . 0
Million Dollars ($8 , 000 , 000. 00) , without an amendment
Of this Redevelopment Plan.
C. Other Loans and. Grants
Any other loans, grants, guarantees or financial
assistance from the United States or any other public
or private source will be utilized if available as
appropriate in carrying out the Project.
VI. ACTIONS BY THE CITY
The City shall aid and cooperate with the Agency in carry-
ing out this Plan and shall take all actions necessary to
ensure the continued fulfillment of the purposes of this
Plan and to prevent the recurrence or spread in the area
of conditions causing blight. Action by the City shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Institution .and completion of proceedings for open-
ing, closing, vacating, widening, or changing the
grades of streets , alleys, and other public rights-
of-way, and for other necessary modifications of
the streets, the street layout, and other public
rights-of-way in the Project area. Such action by
the City shall include the requirement of abandon-
ment and relocation by the public utility companies
of their operations in public rights-of-way as appro-
priate to carry out this Plan.
B. Institution and completion of proceedings necessary
for changes and improvements in publicly-owned public
utilities within or affecting the Project area.
C. Revision of zoning within the Project area to permit
the land uses and development authorized by this Plan.
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D. Performance of the above, and of all other functions
and services relating to public health, safety, and
physical development normally rendered in accordance
with a schedule which will permit the redevelopment
of the Project area to be commenced and carried to
completion without necessary delays.
E. The undertaking and completing of any other proceed-
ings necessary to carry out the Project. ,
VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PLAN
The administration and enforcement of this Plan including
the preparation and execution of any documents implementing
this Plan shall be performed by the Agency and/or the City.
The provisions of this Plan or other documents entered into
pursuant to this Plan may also be enforced by court litiga-
tion instituted by either the Agency or the City. Such
remedies may include, but are not limited to, specific
performance, damages , reentry, injunctions, or any other
remedies appropriate to the purposes of this Plan. In
addition, any recorded provisions which are expressly for
the benefit of owners of property in the Project area may
be enforced by such owners.
VIII . DURATION OF THIS PLAN
Except for the nondiscrimination and nonsegregation pro-
visions which shall run in perpetuity, the provisions of
this Plan shall be effective and the provisions of other
documents formulated pursuant to this Plan may be made
effective for 40 years from the date of adoption of this
Plan by the City Council.
IX. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT
This Plan may be amended by means of the procedure esta-
blished in Sections 33450-33458 of the Community Redeve-
lopment Law or by any other procedure established by law.
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IX. GENERAL IMPACT OF THE PROJECT UPON THE RESIDENTS AND
SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
The impact of the Project upon residents of the Project
area and surrounding neighborhood will , in general, be
in the areas of traffic circulation, public facilities
and services, environmental quality, employment oppor-
tunities, housing opportunities and economic development .
Agency activities in the Project area may include property
acquisition, relocation of occupants, demolition of. struc-
tures, construction of public improvements and land dis-
position for private development . It is anticipated that
direct Agency activity will occur only when sufficient
financial resources are available and such action will
produce effective and immediate . redevelopment results.
Thus, the redevelopment project is intended to be phased
with a limited scope of direct activity at any given time.
This subject will be dealt with in depth by the Community
Redevelopment Agency in the Environmental Impact Report
which will accompany the proposed Redevelopment Plan for
Project area.
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ATTACHMENT TO _
RESOLUTION NO . PC79-2
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
Prepared by:
URBAN FUTURES, INC.
2001 East 4th Street
Suite 212
Santa Ana, California 92705
(714) 558-2902
ENVIRONMENTAL- IMPACT PROFILES
- 422 West Sixth Street
Tustin, California 92680
(714) 544-3263
July 25, 1979
TABLE OF CONTENTS :
Page
FOREWORD . . . . . : i i
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT . : . . . . . . . • . . . . . . iv
SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Project Description .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 1
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Climate. . . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . 6
Paleontologic Resources . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Geologic Resources .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hydrology/Water Quality and Drainage .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 9
Vegetation and Wildlife . . 10
Archaeologic and Historic Resources .. . . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 11
Land Use and Zoning . . . .... . . . . . : . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 12
Demographics . . . . :. .. . . . .. . .. .. . . . . 13
Circulation and Traffic . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. .. ..
.. .. . 14
Acoustics . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . 15
AirQuality . .. :. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . .. .. . . 16
Public Utilities 19
Community Services . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 0 . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . 26
Aesthetics- . . . . .. . . . . . — .. . .. 26
Economics . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. .. . . . . .. .o . ... . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 27
EnergyConservation . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . 28
DISCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unavoidable Adverse Impacts of the Project . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact .. . 30
Alternatives to the Proposed Action . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . : 31
1.
Relationship Between Short-Term Uses and Long-Term Productivity. 31
Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources . . : . . : 32
The Growth-Inducing Impact . : .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. 32
PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND DOCUMENTS CONSULTED. . . .y : 33
References . . . . .,: . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Authors . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . .. . 34-
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Figure 1. Regional Setting 3
Figure 2. Project Area Map . . . . . . . . • . • • • • • • • • • 4
Figure 3. U.S.G.'S. 7. 5' Topographic Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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FOREWORD
This Environmental Impact Report (EIR) se& forth the pertinent data
required by the City of Grand Terrace, the California Environmental
Quality Act, as amended, and the National Environmental Protection
Act to analyze the impacts, if any, of the proposed project. This
process assures that knowledgeable decisions can be made regarding
the proposed project.
Project planning is being performed by Urban Futures Incorporated
of Santa -Ana, California.
Comments on this draft EIR should be forwarded to:
Mr. Seth Armstead, City Manager
CITY OF-GRAND TERRACE
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92324
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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
In keeping with NEPA requirements, the following preliminary
environmental assessment was performed to determine if there were
any critical areas of the environmental impact statement process to
be considered. The properties were reviewed, and the project
discussed with the City of Grand Terrace. The following Matrix was
utilized to summarize the assessment.
Will the project have a significant impact upon or be significantly
impacted by the following?
Yes Maybe No
Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Paleontologic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Geology/Soil s . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . x
Water Resources and Drainage x
Vegetation and Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Archaeologic and Historic Resources . . . . . . . . x
Land Use and Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Circulation and Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
x
Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Energy Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Those items checked "No" will b-e addressed in general ,
while the rest will be analyzed and covered to the- degree
necessary to determine the impacts and mitigation
measures, if any.
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SUMMARY .
This Environmental Impact Report (EIR). covers a proposed redevelopment
project for the City of Grand Terrace in San Bernardino County,
California. The project 'consists of some seven plots totaling some
226+ acres on which it is proposed to build some 578 residential
units - all single family residences except 4 duplexes. These are all
within the boundaries of the City of Grand Terrace and conform to
their General Plan.
The study and investigations indicated there were no major impacts. The
following is a summary of the minor- impacts and any possible mitigation
measures.
Air quality is always adversely impacted by the addition of residences,
primarily from the automobile. The dust from grading operations can
be mostly mitigated by sprinkling during grading. Energy conservation
and Federal - State auto emission standards will further reduce the
impacts.
The addition of some 2000 new residents to the community will increase
the traffic, but the collector and through streets can absorb this
without any significant impact. There may be a minor impact upon the
schools and the school district is analyzing this now.
Sewage treatment facility capacity may be a problem. There is
litigation pending now between the City of Colton, who has jurisdiction
over the treatment plant and the City of Grand Terrace. While there is
apparently treatment capacity available, the additional sewage generation
expected from this project probably should be a part of the current
negotiations between the Cities.
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The minor potential impact in the area of water is the capacity of
the storage tank now servicing Plot No. 1 in the eastern section of
the City. The developer of Plot No. 1 should supply the Water
Company with a copy of- the tract map with elevations; so that the Water
Company can determine if- there, is a real problem, and what may be
done to mitigate it if necessary.
Energy conservation is an important item now. The City is requiring
R-19 insulation, solar water heating, and double glazed glass which
can reduce the energy requirements of a residence up to some 50 percent.
This is a significant mitigation measure.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Grand Terrace lies between Riverside and San Bernardino
and is east of Colton in San Bernardino County (Figure 1) .
The City of Grand Terrace Community Redevelopment Agency is process-
ing a redevelopment program for the upgrading of the residential
environment of the City. This is based upon State Senate Bill 99
and certain sections of the IRS regulations which reduce the mortgage
interest rates on residential developments. This, in turn, facilitates
the purchase of housing by the citizenry. Grand Terrace is in an area
. of rapid population growth, and it is also felt that this type of
program will better control the residential growth in the City, in
accordance with the City's General Plan.
There are seven parcels being considered for this redevelopment, and.
they are shown in Figure 2, Project Area Map. There are six
� 1 developers working with the City (Plots 6 and 7 will be developed by
the same entity). Plot 2 is actually divided into four separate
tracts, but these are contiguous and will be developed by one
entity. Lot 7 will have 16 SFR's and 4 duplexes.
The following shows additional pertinent details on the proposed
developments:
Plot No. of Lots Acres Density Per Acre Averaqe Sellinq Cost
1 125 80 1 .56 $120,000.00
2 294 97 3.00 68,000..00 '
3 34 8.77 3.80 76,000.00
4 . 55 14 3.90 55,000.00
5 13 3.15 4.13 85,000.00
6 33 .9.43 3.50 67,500.00
7 16 16.39 1 .46 105,000.00
+ 4 duplexes
Total Lots 574 226 Acres
Total Units 578
\`. (These figures are preliminary and may vary slightly from the
final detailed submittals. However, this would not affect the ba-
sic findings of this study. )
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These plots are all within the corporate limits of the City. The
details of each individual development or plot are being controlled
by the City through the normal submittals and approvals of Tract
Maps, Soils Reports, etc.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, AND MITIGATION MEASURES
CLIMATE
The area has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with rainfall averaging
approximately 10" per year. Most of the precipitation falls in the
winter months. The winter months can produce some 14 days of 32' F.
or below temperature; the summer months some 75 days of 90' F.
temperature and above. These variances cause the widespread use of
space heating and cooling. Other than this, the climate will have
no unusual impact on the project, nor the project on the climate.
No mitigation measures are proposed.
PALEONTOLOGIC RESOURCES
From the general geologic formation of the area, one would not
expect to find any paleontological resources. A general survey
of the plots confirmed this.
No mitigation measures are proposed.
GEOLOGIC RESOURCES AND SOILS
The topography of the City is one of steep hills on the greater,
dumber of plots to the east (to the west on Plot 1 ) to nearly
level- areas in the main portion of the City. The ground slopes
generally from east to west, with gradients of some 4 percent
over most of the area.
The soils form on alluvial fans and terraces from granitic rocks,
and overlay younger and older alluvium of Quaternary age. Along
the eastern and northwestern boundaries are Mesozoic granitic
intrusions of the Southern California batholith.
The soil series of Arlington, Greenfield, Monserate, and Pachappa
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form on alluvial fans and terraces. They are easily used for
irrigated and dry farming.
Although there are faults nearby, no known faults pass through
Grand Terrace; thus, damage from fault displacement and tectonic
creep is expected to be nil . However, there is a possibility of
damage from earthquake shaking. At least one tremor has had its
epicenter within the study area boundaries - September 3, 1935,
magnitude 4.'5.
Groundwater is present at depth (around 200' below land surface
in 1960) , so liquefaction potential is low.
Based on evaluation of the potential causative earthquake faults and
associated seismic parameters, the following criteria represent the
_ postulated design earthquake for the area:
Causative fault: San Jacinto Fault
Distance to site: Approximately 2.5+ miles
Maximum Probable Earthquake: M=7.2
Relative movement: Right lateral
Fault bearing: N45W
Repeatable high ground acceleration at the surface: 0.27g for
lots underlain by older alluvium and 0.30g for lots
8�dgflaj9A decomposed granitic bedrock (from Seed, Muraka,
Duration of strong shaking: 26 to 31 seconds (from Bolt, 1973) .
Site period: . 0.5 second to 1 .0 second. (from Lew, 1968).
Mitigation Measures
The developers' structural engineers or designers should consider the
following criteria in determining the acceptable level of risk for
the project, and in the formulation of final plans and specifications.
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EITHER
0.27 g repeatable high ground acceleration.
OR
The overturning effects caused by wind forces,
whichever is greater, in accordance with
Section 2312 (f) of the Uniform Building Code;
AND
0.5 to 1 .0 second site period.
Notwithstanding, the minimum siesmic design for future residential
structures should comply with minimum standards contained in
Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code. Accordingly, wood-frame
dwellings, to designed, shoul.d survive the design earthquake
without collapse.
Development along the margin of mountainous terrain should be
protected from the downslope movement of loose rock and/or boulders
during earthquake induced strong ground shaking (Plot Nos. 1 and
2 on Figure 2).
Future water storage tanks should be designed for anticipated earth-
quake forces recommended.
Standard grading practices should be followed.
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WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE,
Because of the relatively small watershed around Grand Terrace and
existing flood control channels, there should be no significant
impacts from surface runoff.
Depth to groundwater was some 200 feet in 1960. Water quality samples
indicate a high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) exists in the vicinity
of Riverside Highland Water Company and Irrigation Well No. 7,
near Main and Taylor Street, and a severeTDS gradient exists along
Barton Road, where many septic tanks are in use. The California
Regional Water Quality Control Board prohibited uncontrolled waste
discharges in the area after July 1 , 1976, which means that all new
construction must be hooked up to sewer lines for collection and
treatment of sewerage.
Because of the gentle gradients throughout most of the City, no
serious erosion problems should be encountered. Plot No.. 1 could
encounter a problem because of terrain.
Mitiqation Measures.
Hook-up of the units to the sewage system is mandatory and is being
planned for by the developers.
Grading plans for Plot No. 1 should be analyzed by the City for
conformance to requirements to prevent future erosion.
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VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
Environmental Setting
Vegetation on the proposed project sites consists mainly of evergreen
and deciduous trees scattered throughout, and annual grasses. Orchard
trees exist on those properties marked Nos. 2, 4, and 7.
Parcel 1 retains evidence of a coastal sage scrub plant community,
although discing or brush control has removed most of the vegetation.
Wildlife present on the sites are -the usual birds, rodents, and small
creatures typical of an urban/suburban area, which adapt to the close
proximity of human activity.
No unusal , rare, or endangered species were noted on these properties,
nor are any anticipated to to found there.
Impact Assessment
The orchards (citrus) presently found on the property will be replaced
with houses and individual landscaping. Animals will tend to move to
other vacant areas. Birds which adapt to human occupation will most
likely find nesting habitats in planted vegetation.
There will be a minor impact, but it is not determined to be significant.
Mitigation Measures
None are deemed to be necessary.
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ARCHAEOLOGIC AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
An archaeological survey of the sites was accomplished by
Dr. Christopher E. Drover for this study. His report is included
in its entirety as Appendix A. No archaeological resources were
found on the sites. A records search by the San Bernardino
County Museum has been requested- and will be available later to
include in the Final EIR.
No mitigation measures are deemed necessary.
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LAND USE AND ZONING
The General Plan for the City of Grand Terrace shows these sites
to be planned for residential use. Plot No. 1 is in an area designated
as Residential 1-2 units per acre. This plot shows a density of 1 .56
units per acre, which is well within the General Plan. The rest of
the developments surround the central area of the City and are shown
as Residential 2-4 dwelling units per acre. All of these have
densities that are less than 4/acre, with the exception of Plot No. 5.
This is a relatively small plot of some 13 SFR's on 4.13 acres, which
gives a density of 4.13/acre. The zoning map conforms with the
General Plan, so that, in general , the projects conform to the
surrounding land use and zoning.
Mitigation Measures
The one situation that should be addressed is Plot No. 5., that is
t slightly over the standard zoning density of 4 - 4.13/acre. Several
alternatives can be considered, as follows:
a. The City could accept this as 'is, since it is a small plot,
with little room to adjust the layout.
b. A variance could be approved.
c. A change to the zoning and General Plan could be instituted,
which would take considerable time and effort.
d. The City could require the developer to redesign the project
to reduce the number of units by "one" whi.ch would increase
the cost of the remaining twelve units.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Environmental Settin4
According to an environmental impact report prepared by Albert
A. Webb Associates in April 1975, the population of Grand Terrace
was 2222 persons according to the 1960 census; in the 1970 census
the number increased to 6225 persons. The annual growth rate of
10.9 percent was deemed in excess of the San Bernardino County
annual growth rate of 3 percent.
The estimated holding capaci.ty for Grand Terrace is about 15,000
persons, based on existing zoning classifications.
Based on 3.5 persons per dwelling unit and 578 units, in the
proposed project, the number of persons generated would be
2,023.
This is not deemed to be a significant impact; therefore, no
mitigation measures are offered.
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CIRCULATION AND TRAFFIC
Environmental Setting
There are no particular traffic or circulation problems in' the main
section of the City of Grand Terrace. Barton Road, La Cadena
Avenue, Main Street, and Mt. Vernon Avenue are the principal
through streets, with Interstate 15 freeway being the principle
high speed throughway with interchanges at Barton Road, La Cadena
Avenue, and Washington Street off of Barton Road. The Southern
California Rapid Transit District provides public transit to the
area.
Impact Assessment
This project totals some 578 units distributed throughout the City..
f� Using an average of 10 average daily trips (ADT) per unit, .this
total project would generate some 5780 trips per day. It is
estimated tha't. the average trip length could be as much as 25
miles, as some of the residents will travel to Riverside, San
Bernardino, and other nearby areas, and even Orange County to
get to their places of .work.
This.. would yield a total of 144,500 vehicle -miles traveled- per day,
much of which would be out of the immediate or project area. -
While the 5780 ADT projected are an incremental increase in the
City traffic, the existing collector and through streets can
handle these additional ADT without a significant impact.-
Mitigation Measures
None are deemed necessary at this time. However, one potential for
reduction of vehicle miles traveled is the growth of commercial and
industrial establishments in the City. Much of this, especially-
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commercial , comes about automatically with residentia-1 growth.
The City is also pursuing a policy of increasing the industrial
base of the City.
ACOUSTICS
The City of Grand Terrace is fortunate in being basically a rather
quiet city, with the only sources of appreciable noise being the
railroad and the freeway. The railroad is far enough away from the -
projects that noise from it need not be considered. The Interstate 15
freeway is far enough from the projects, with the exception of Plot No. 6.
Upon analysis of 6, it, too, is far enough removed (see U.S.G.S. Map,
Figure 3) , approximately 250+. feet from the northwest corner of the
property to the centerline of the nearest freeway lane, .so that there
should be no significant impact of the -freeway on the project.-
Mitigation Measures
No major mitigation measures are proposed. A minor consideration
would be the following: should some of the models proposed for
Plot No. 6 be two story, none of the two-story models should be
sited along Canal Street.
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AIR QUALITY
Environmental Setting
Air quality in Grand Terrace frequently exceeds both the Federal
and State standards. The South Coast Air Quality Management District .
shows the following 1976 summary for Riverside, the closest
monitoring station to the proposed project. 1977, 1978, and 1979 are
not expected to be significantly different. It is not within the scope
of this report. to install measuring devices- on the proposed site. An
exerpt from the summary is printed below; the Summary is printed in its
entirety as Appendix . g -
Pollutant Max.Conc. 1/hr. Days Standards Exceeded
in PPM/PPHM Federal State
Carbon Monoxide 10 PPM 0/0 (8 hr. > 9 PPM&/or 0/0 (12 hr.� 10 PPM
1 hr.,> 35 PPM) 1 hr. a 40 PPM)
Oxidant .(Ozone) 36 PPHM 187 (l .hr.> 8 PPHM) 176 (1 hr. > 10 PPHM)
Nitrogen -Di'oxi de 23 PPHM 0 (1 hr. ? 25 PPHM)
Hydrocarbons .9.0 PPM ND
Sulfur Dioxide 8 PPHM 0 (24 hr. > .1.4 PPM) 0/0 (24 hr. 4 PPHM
1 hr.? 50 PPHM)
Particulates (% days) 276 ug/m3 -2(260 ug/m3) 77 (100 ug/m3)
Impact Assessment
During the excavation stage the project would make substantial
contributions to dust loading and other particulate loading, with some
contribution of gaseous pollutants from the construction equipment and
vehicular traffic. In the construction phase the particulates
emitted will remain high, with some shift from dust particulates to
other types of particulates. As the construction is finished and
occupants begin their gardening and activities, particulate loading
! will decrease substantially; however, gaseous pollutants, primarily
CO, CO2, NO., and water vapor will increase. The primary pollutants
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of concern will be CO and NO x. Their primary emission will be related
to vehicular traffic.
In order to assess the impact of vehicular traffic on air quality,
the assumption is made for 578 units, using the traffic generation
of 10 .trips per day with an average trip distance of 25 miles.
No. of Units 578
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Trips per Day 10
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Trip Distance 25 .
Total Miles per Day = 144,500
Using the California Division of Highway emission projections for CO
(Appendix B), with a vehicle mix of 95 percent cars. and 5 percent
heavy duty vehicles using an average route speed of 22.6 m.p.h. , the
total project emissions at completion in .the general area would be:
CO GENERATION IN AREA
Year qm/mi Miles/Day kq CO Generated
1978 22.0 144,500 3,179
1980 1.4.5 2,095
1982 10.5 1 ,517
1'984 '7.0 - 1 ,012
1986 . 5.2 751
Nitric oxide and hydrocarbons will follow similar reductions over the
years.
The general impact of these emissions would be considered a significant
increase locally-, however, the vehicle miles traveled will be spread
over a large area.
Mitigation Measures
A mitigation measure to reduce the particulate emissions during the
grading .operation is sprinkling to reduce the amounts of dust generation.
into the ambient air.
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The energy conversation measures recommended under Energy
Conservation section of this report can also be considered a
mitigation measure because of the reduced requirements for gas
and electricity for hot water heating and home heating and cooling.
This, in turn, would decrease the emissions from natural gas and
other related emissions.
The applications of Federal-State auto emission standards are
substantially reducing, and with time, will -further reduce
emissions from vehicles.
With most of the traffic being produced during the daylight hours
when the westerlies are generally moving, the pollution from the
project will mainly be dispersed east and southeast. The general
build up of the area should be about balanced with the emission
reductions for the newer vehicles.
The switch to more fuel-efficient cars as a result of the 1979 fuel
crunch should favor reduced .emissions per mile for the fuel-efficient
cars.
Development of public transportation in the area could also encourage
the reduction of ADT and vehicle miles travelled, thus reducing auto
emissions.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Environmental Setting
TELEPHONE .
Plot Twill be serviced by General Telephone Company, 292 Central
City Mall , San Bernardino, California.
The rest of the project areas will be serviced by Pacific Telephone
Company, 171 West H Street, Colton, California.
ELECTRICITY
The project areas will be serviced by Southern California Edison
Company, 2885 West Foothill Boulevard, Rialto, California.
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The project areas will be serviced by Southern California Gas
Company, 570 West Fourth' Street, San Bernardino, California.
Impact Assessment
These utility companies now service the area, and there is no
known significant--impact on or by the project.
Mitigation Measures
Each developer must work with -these utilities to obtain the necessary
services to the residences. It is recommended each subdivision
underground all utility lines to conform to modern standards.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
The following community services were surveyed by telephone on
20 July 1979, because of the time frame for,the filing of this
draft EIR. There was not enough time to handle this through
normal written requests for information.
FIRE PROTECTION
Environmental Settinq
The California State Department of Forestry, San Bernardino County
Service Area 38 furnishes the fire protection services for the
project area. Their fire station is in the City of Grand Terrace
at 12167 Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Impact Assessment
In a telecon with Station Captain Tom Andreas of the Department
of Forestry, he advised that these '5.78 new units could be serviced
from their station without any significant impacts.
The City of Grand Terrace further advised that a study-, is in
progress now to determine if the fire insurance rating for the
area can be reduced from 9 to 5, -which would reduce the fire
insurance rates for the area. This, of course, is indicative of
good fire protection services:
Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are deemed necessary.
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POLICE PROTECTION
Environmental Setting ,
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department furnishes the
police protection service to the City of Grand Terrace from their
central office and- headquarters in San Bernardino. This is some
6 to 7 miles from Grand Terrace, but cars are kept on patrol in
the Grand Terrace area.
Impact Assessment
In a telecon with Captain Schuyler, he advised their emergency
response time should average some 2 to 3 minutes, and that the
completion of this project would not be a significant impact
on their servicing capabilities.
No mitigation measures are deemed necessary.
SCHOOLS
Environmental Setting
The Colton Unified School District includes the City of Grand Terrace
in their district. boundaries. ..There are currently two elementary
and one junior high school within the City limits of Grand Terrace. : :
.The high school is in neighboring Colton.
Impact Assessment
Normally, the standard used to determine the student generation from
single family residences has been .84 per unit. However, per a
telecon with Mr. R. L. Jacobsen of the Colton Unified School District
on 20 July 1979, he -advised that this figure has dropped to .some
0.3 per unit in the area over the past several years (including new
housing).
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If the figure of 0. 3 per unit is used, this times 578 units would
give an expected increase in students of some 173. Mr. Jacobsen
was not sure (over the telephone) if this project would be expected
to have a significant impact upon them or not, as their total
enrollment has been dropping.
Mitiqation Measures
Mr. Jacobsen asked that we forward a map to him of the project, which
we have done. We have also asked Mr. Jacobsen to respond to the
Grand Terrace City Manager so that their findings can be considered
in the final EIR.
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Environmental Setting
The sewage treatment plant is under the jurisdiction of the City of
f` Colton. The collection lines and main transmission line are under
the control of the City of Grand Terrace. The treatment plant is
actually operated by a private firm under contract to the City
of Colton.
There is presently litigation between the City of Grand Terrace and the City of Colton over the amount of raw sewage being treated by
Colton for Grand Terrace.
Impact Assessment
In a telecon with Mr. Mike Itnyre of the treatment plant management
firm on 20 July 1979, the following information was brought out:
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{. Plant Design Capacity 5.4 million gpd
Current Operating Level 3.8 to 4.0 million gpd
The sewage expected to be generated from this completely
residential project could be determined as follows:
No. of residents per unit 3.5
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No. of units 578
x
No. gpd of sewage per person 65
= project gpd of sewage 131 ,495
*This figure formerly was some 20 gpd higher because of the
change in the size of the toilet tanks.- These used to be
about 6+ gallons, but by recent state law .now .can be no
more than 3.5 gallons. A further reduction by use of 3.5
gallon per minute flow shower heads which the City of Grand
Terrace is requiring in new construction makes this figure
of 65 on the conservative side.
Mitigation Measures
If part of the present litigation has. to do with another capital
facility plant expansion to increase the capacity to meet the
increased sewage from this project, the use of tax increment funds
might be considered by the City of Grand Terrace.
There is in effect now a sewage connection fee of $100.00 per unit
which .can also be utilized to offset capital facility requirements.
WATER
Environmental Setting
The water supply is furnished by .the Riverside Highland. Water Company,
23009 Washington Street, Colton, California (714) 825-4128.
Mr. Millmore is the manager.
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Impact Assessment
In a telecon with Mr. Millmore on 20 July 1979, the following was
brought out:
The Company has adequate water to supply the additional 578 units
covered by the proposed redevelopment project. However, Plot No. 1
at the eastern edge of the City could cause a problem. This area
is now serviced by a small storage tank just south by east of the
plot (U.S,.G.S. Map, Figure 3). It is doubtful if this storage tank
is large eno.ugh to adequately service the additional 125 units
proposed for Plot No. 1 .
Assuming 3.5 people per residence and a water usage of 135 gallons
per day per person, the 125 units in- Plot No. 1 would require the
following:
3.5 x 135 x 125 = 53,474 gpd
Note— the 135 gpd/person is based on 70 gpd outside usage
and 65 gpd inside usage .per person. The 65 gpd inside usage
takes into account the advent of the. water conserving toilets
whose. tanks only hold 3.5 gallons instead of the older tanks
which held 6 or more gallons.
Mitiqation Measures
It is suggested the City and/or the developer .of Plot No. .1
contact the Water Company with the detailed tentative tract map
so that the Water Company can study this to -determine if a
larger storage tank is required.
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OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES
A brief review of other services indicated 'no :bignificant impacts _
would be anticipated by or on the project other. than the following:
The City of Grand Terrace does- not have a City property tax. There-
fore, = they have instituted an assessment fee schedule on new.
residential units as follows:
Streets $ 550.00
Storm Drains 250.00
Parks 375.00,
$1 ,175.00
The City is confident this is adequate at this time to properly
serve the community.
Negotiations are also underway to obtain some 25 acres of the southeast
corner of Plot No. 2 for a youth camp/park, as it is on the side of
Blue Mountain and would be difficult to econom, cally utilize for
single family residences.
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This being a young City, less than one year old, there are few
recreation or park facilities available at theipresent time. The
City staff is working on this now with a potential direct outfall
from this project of a youth camp/park of some ' 25 acres of the south-
east corner of Plot No. 2.
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Additionally, the City will collect some $216,750.00 in assessments for
park facilities from this project. Although not formally designated
as a park, the school grounds could be considered -to be recreation
areas. Further, Southern California Edison has a park south :of their
plant which is utilized by the general public. ;
No other mitigation measures are deemed necessary at this time.
AESTHETICS
The developments included in this project are all residential units
that will be built in existing residential areas. House plans and
elevations are not available at this time, but will be reviewed by
the City later for conformance to specifications and requirements.
Therefore, there should be no significant impacts aesthetically on the
City or by the area on the developments.
No mitigation measures are deemed necessary.
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ECONOMICS
,The economics of the redevelopment project have been well
documented by the City and Urban Futures - thelLity-s planners -
and need not- be included here.
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The City does not have a City property tax, but depends upon other
taxes for their support. Therefore, the increase in residents -
will increase their other tax bases such as sales taxes, which
will have a beneficial impact upon the City.
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To overcome a lack of current facilities in some areas, the City
has a unit assessment policy for capital improvements as follows:
Per Unit Jroject Income
Streets $ 550.00 $317,900.00
Storm Drains 250.00 144,500.00
Parks 375.00 216,750.00
$1175.00 $679,150'.00
Additionally, the City has a $100.00 Sewer Connection fee that can also
be utilized for capital improvements for sewage collection and/or
treatment. This would amount to some $57,800.00 from this
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are deemed necessary.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
Environmental Setting ,
The area is one that by modern standards requires the use of space
heating and cooling because of the arid climate - 14± days of 32° F.
or below and 75t days of 900 F. and above.
Impact Assessment
A comprehensive analysis of energy requirements for SFR's was done
about two years ago for the general area, with the finding that
conventional construction would require a monthly average of
462 KWH per ynit and 70 therms per unit. This would project as
follows for these units:
12 months x 462 KWH x 578 units = 3.2 million KWH/year
12 months x 70 therms x 578 units = 485,500 therms/year .
Mitigation Measures
a. It- is understood the City will require solar=heating for the hot
water, R-19, insulation in outer walls and ceilings, and
double glazed glass. Also the units must be oriented so that a
. south-facing roof section will be available for installation of
the solar panels. This program could reduce the above-projected
energy requirements by up- to amost 50 percent. It is also under-
stood the City is working on an overall energy development plan '
that would be innovative in that energy would be 'generated on
top of Blue Mountain via solar and wind power. Also, possibly
some hydroelectric generation will be develloped in conjunction
with San Bernardino Municipal Valley Water District,
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who has a major supply line crossing the City. Other areas are
also being investigated.
b. The State has mandated that major appliances be of an energy conser-
vation design, which will further reduce the energy requirements
for gas and electricity. Only these typesiare available now in
California.
c. It is further suggested .that when swimmingipool/jacuzzi permits
are issued, they should require the use ofjsolar heating systems.
d. Water conserving types of plumbing fixtures should be installed
(low flow shower heads,' taps, etc. ).
e. Utilize low wattage - usually- fluorescent = built in fixtures for
lighting in kitchens, etc.
f. Any landscaping or planting that may be done by the developers
should be native species or species that require little water
and maintenance.
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DISCUSSION ,
UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT
While there are no unusually significant impacts of the project, there
are the normal unavoidable impacts usually associated with new
residential development as follows:
The existing altered vegetation and wildlife will be further disturbed
but replaced with residentially-landscaped habitat.
Demographically, some 2000 new residents will be added to. the
community. This, in turn, automatically 'incre�ases 'the traffic, air
pollution, possible impact on the schools, sewage to be treated, water.
required, and energy consumption.
MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSED TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACTS
Mitigation measures are covered in detail in the preceding section under
each subject treated. Most of these are minor as most of- the impacts
are normal , minor, or beyond the scope of this study. The mitigation
measures of possible interest can be summarized 'as follows:
Design criteria is spelled out to .comply with the Uniform Building Code,
to preclude major damage from potential seismic tremors.
Sprinkling during grading operations should le required to reduce dust`
particulates in the air.
Sewage treatment capacity by the City of Coltcn for the City of Grand
Terrace sh.ould be resolved with the future recuirements of this
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project being part of the considerations , if necessary.
The Water Company should be supplied the tract 'map by Plot No. 1
developer to analyze the capability of the storage tank to serve
this project (Plot No. 1 ).
The City of Grand Terrace has an assessment fee and hook-up schedule
for new residences to offset the impacts on streets, storm drains,
parks, and sewage. They may also need to consider the use of tax
increment funds for additional sewage capacity in the treatment plant.
Energy conservation measures being required by the City will almost
cut in half normal energy requirements of residences.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION,
The principal alternative to the proposed project would be one of
no project. No project would cause -the- long term cost of the housing
to be increased by an increase in mortgage interest rates which would
further limit the buyers of single family residences in the area.
The lower monthly payments resulting from this proposed project will
tend to enhance the stability of the area:
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT-TERM USES AND LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY,
The short-term use of these lands for residences will not detract from
any other long-term productivity.
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IRREVERSIBLE AND' IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES,
The commitment of the land to residential use i;s not irreversible
not irretrievable, since housing is a short-term usage. Commitment of
natural resources to build the residences is considered to be
irreversible and irretrievable, along with the 'energy requirements.
THE GROWTH-'INDUCING IMPACTS
.This being a residential project, it is obviously growth-inducing to
the immediate area. Some additional commercial; will be needed to service
the 2000t new residents and all of the utilities and community services
will need to expand to the extent necessary to service the proposed
project.
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PERSONS; ORGANIZATIONS, AND DOCUMENTS CONSULTED,
Mr. Seth Armstead, City Manager, and Mr. Edward- Clark; Finance Officer,
City of Grand Terrace, CA.
Urban Futures Incorporated, Planning Firm,' Santa Ana, CA.
Grand Terrace Community General Plan, June 1976, -and City's Master
Zoning Map. .
Final Environmental Impact Report for Grand Terrace Sewer System,
April 1975.
Highway Noise Measurement Simulation and Mix4 Reactions, National
Cooperative Highway Research Program. �-
Air Quality Summary, South Coast Air Quality Management District.
California State Department of Forestry, San Bernardino .County
Service Area 38, Station Captain Tom Andreas.
San Bernardino Sheriff's Office, San Bernardino, CA, Captain Schuyler.
Colton Unified School District, Colton, CA, Mrs R. L. Jacobsen.
Sewage Treatment by City of Colton, CA, Mr. Mike Itnyre - treatment
plant manager.
Riverside Highland Water Company, Colton, CA, Mr. Millmore - .manager.
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Authors
This report was prepared by the staff of Urban ,Futures, Inc. and
Environmental Impact Profiles under the direct ion of M. E. Bennett
with Clarice C. Corbett as project coordinator.. Brief resumes of
the principal authors follow:
Mr. Bennett received his B.S. degree in physical chemistry at the
University of Evansville, Indiana, and has taken specialized graduate
courses at the Universities of Illinois, Purdue, and Southern Calif-
ornia. He served in industry in research and levelopment •and manage-
ment positions until 1971 , when he became directly involved in EIR's,
EIS,s, and Environmental Assessments. He is an environmental consultant
to several other firms, as well as vice president of EIP.
Mrs. Clarice C. Corbett was Assistant Coordinator to the Master of
Science in Environmental Studies program at California State University,
—' Dominguez Hills, prior to joining EIP three years ago. She holds her
Master's degree in Environmental Science from CSU/DH.
Dr. J. Robert Stinson has extensive experience pertaining to impacts on
the environment in the fields of meteorology and air quality. He holds,
degrees in Geophysics and Geophysical Engineerijng and is chairman of
Geography•at CSU/DH. He has attained world-wide recognition in the
fields of Meteorolgy and as an air pollution consultant.
Dr. -Christopher Drover performed the walkover survey and record's search
for the Archaeological section of the report. He completed his doctoral
in archaeology at .the University of California, Riverside, and is
teaching at Golden West College. He is recognized by the State
-Archaeology Society as a qualified field expert, in Southern California.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A A Cultural Resource Inventory Proposed Redevelopment
Appendix B CO Emissions
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APPENDIX A
A CULTURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA ,
Prepared by: Christopher E. Drover, Ph.D.
18142 Beneta
Tustin, CA 92680
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A CULTURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY
FOR A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
IN GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
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Management Summary
An archaeological survey and records check were undertaken on
21-23 July, 1979 for approximately 225 acres in Grand Terrace, Calif-
ornia, to ascertain whether any cultural resources might be
impacted by some 7 subdivisions. A surface survey was conducted on
the project sites and a check of the San Bernardino County Museum
archaeological records was requested. Significant areas of the
parcels were obscured by a dense growth of field mustard (Brassica
campestris), grasses (Graminae) Orange groves,) and grading.
No archaeological sites or materials were observed during the survey
that would require mitigation. Considering the location. of much of
this parcel , the lack of archaeological materials may not be
surprising. Further mitigation procedures arejnot indicated at this
time. The stipulation should exist that any archaeological materials
observed during grading or brushing be evaluated by a professional
archaeologist prior to futher disruption.
INTRODUCTION
The proposed redevelopment in question consists of seven separate
parcels spread throughout the city of Grand Terrace, California. Grand
Terrace is located north of Riverside, California, between the Riverside
Freeway and Blue Mountain. The parcels involved in this project are
located in Section 3, 4, 5, 32, 33, and 34 of the San Bernardino
south 7.5' Quadrangle.
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Although no archaeological material was observed on the property,
bedrock milling features do exist both on Bdx Springs and Blue
Mountains. An archaeological records check was requested from the
San Bernardino County Museum. While it is not available for this
report, the records check will be summarily attached to a later-
draft.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE
Perhaps the most pertinent regional study of the general area regarding
its prehistoric land use is that accomplished by the University of
California, Riverside, for the State Department of Parks and Recreation
on Perris Reservoir (Wilke 1971 ). This research took place about ten
miles south of this property in the San Jacinto Valley proper. Most of
the archaeological sites described were late (pottery present) and may
have resulted from the desiccation of Lake Cahuilla (ancestral Salton
Sea) (Wilke 1971 :161 ; 1978:14). Settlement patterns' seem to consist
of campsites (located near perennial water sources) and temporary,
exploitation (processing) 'locations (1971 :157; cf. O'Connell , et al 19.74) .
Considering the lack of perennial water, oak woodlands, and good soil
conditions on the project area, site density may be expected to be
light, like areas of the Perris Reservoir away from perennial water. Based
on a settlement/subsistence model generated by O'Connell , et al (1974) ,
permanent (habitation) camps would probably not be located on this project
area, while temporary exploitation (processing). locations could
be. Through time, land use patterns changed from being rather sporadic
between 2200 years ago (the earliest occupations) to about 1500 A.D. ,
when a somewhat more settled village life resulted from an influx of
population (O'Connell , et al , 1974) .
At European contact times, the study area was occupied by the northernmost
aspect of a group known as Luiseno, named after the Mission San. Luis
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Rey de Francia in Oceanside, California, built to administer to them.
The Luiseno culture area incorporated southern Riverside County, northern
San Diego County, and eastern Orange County, and was linguistically
comprised of a dialect of the Shoshonean Language Family (Kroeber,
1925:Plate 57). Ethnographic literature pertinent to the Luiseno
and surrounding ethnographic groups is fairly extensive and has been
collected since 1900 (Kroeber 1925; Sparkman 1929; Bean 1972; White 1963,
and Barrows 1900).
Effective Environment
The physiography of the planning units consists mainly of the northwestern
hillsides and alluvial fans of the Blue Mountains to the southwest,
resulting in decomposed granitic soils to a depth of 2-10 feet overlying
bedrock granite.
Drainage on the parcel. is mainly east to west, creating arroyos which
are active only during times of local rainfall . Precipitation is mainly
winter dominant, frontal storms from the northwest, although occasionally
summer thundershowers result from damp air from the southern (Gulf
of Mexico-Sea of Cortez) monsoon season. Several active springs,
exist year-round on Parcel 1.
The parcels range from 1000 to 1700 feet above sea level . Although
very little native flora remains. on the parcels, probably due to
discing or brush control , Parcel .l retains evidence of a coastal sage.
scrub plant community. Field mustard (Brassica campestris.) and
European grasses (Gramineae) dominate most of the parcels.
Research Methods and Strategy
Field techniques consisted of an on--site intuitive survey, conducted
by myself on 21 Ouly 1979. Observations were difficult due to significant
impacts such as grading and orange groves.. For this reason, inspection
focused on areas of a near-natural state.
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Originally, it was intended that archaeological sites, if found, would
be recorded with the San Bernardino County Museum, then compared
with previously-recorded sites in the vicinity (including the Perris
Reservoir project) to better establish an understanding of settlement
patterns. It would seem that problems concerning settlement patterns
could best be advanced through the requirements of cultural resource
inventories, a form of non-destructive archaeology.
No evidence was recovered suggesting prehistoric occupation or utilization
requiring mitigation. While portions of the property may have been
intermittently used, aboriginally, as gathering or hunting areas, no
findings confirm more substantial use.
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REFERENCES CITED
Barrows, D. P.
1900 The Ethno-botany of the C'bahuilla Indians of Southern
California. Chicago: University of California Press.
Bean, L. J.
1972 Mukat's People. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Bean, L. J. , and K. S. Saubel
1972 Temalpakh, Banning: Malki•Museum Press.
Kroeber, A. L.
1925 Handbook of. the Indians of California, Washington,
D.C. : Smithsonian Institute, Bureau of American ,
Ethnology Bulletin, 78:1-995.
O'Connell, J. F. , et al
1974 Perris Reservoir Archaeology: Late Prehistoric Demographic
Change in Southeastern California. Sacramento: Department
of Parks and Recreation: Archaeological Report 14;
Spartan, P. S.
1908 The Culture of the Luiseno. - Berkeley: University of
California Publications in American Archaeology and
Ethnology 8:147-234.
Strong, W. D.
1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. Berkeley:
University of California Publications in American
Archaeology and Ethnology 26:274-327.
White, R. C.
1963 Luiseno Social Organization. Berkeley: University of
California Publications in American Archaeology and
Ethnology-48:91-194.
Wilke, P. J.
1971 Late Prehistoric Change in Land Use Patterns at Perris
Reservoir. University of California Los Angeles
Archaeological Survey Annual Report.
1973 Recent Large-Scale Environmental Change in the Salton Basin,
California, MS on file, University of California, Riverside.
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Max. Conc. Max. Cooc.
0 Exceeded Exceeded Y
N Station in in in Std. Exceeded to Standard Exceeded
E PPM Federal State PPHM Federal State PPHM PPM
1 Hour (a)/(b) (c)/(d) 1 Hour I hr. >8 pphm 1 hr. L 10 pphm 1 Hour 1 hr. t 25 pphm I Hour .24 ppm: 9-9 A.M.e.
Loa Angeles 23 .72/0 32/0 34 142 125- 53 27 10.0 213
W. Lor Angeles :+5 54/0 21/0 28 91 75 46 55 14.2 211
M Lennox 43 94/2 75/1 22 30 19 39 21 19.4 302
E Long Beech 19 64/0 40/0 16 11 5 43 43 12.6h) 152h)
T Whittier 23 36/0 11/0 37 143 Ile 52 19 17.5 271
R
U Reseda 26 67/0 47/0 27 IBB 171 30 5 12.6 241
p Burbank 30 107/0 9310 35 204 187 38 15 19.8 276
0 Pasadena 23 32/0 0/0 34 193 1B0 38 23 7.1 242
L Azusa 1t) 4/0 0/0 38 185 172 31 3 11.8 139
1 Pomona 15 5,10 1/0 36 168 160 32 8 6.2 203
T
A Pico Rivecar) 18 34/0 9/0 35 115 106 52 18 1N IN
N Lynwood 33 129/0 90/0 249) 449) 389) .39 6 IN IN
Newhall 11 0/0 0/0 33 165 154 12 0 7.1 297
Lancaster 14 1•10 0/0 19 108 82 11 0 7.0 143
La Habra 45i) 71/20 57/10 30 89 67 28 4 IN IN
S Santa Ana Cyn ND ND ND, 33 134 118 ND NJ) ND ND
0 It Anaheim 32 60/0 2B/0 30 68 54 46 9 13 ND
T Los Alamitos ND ND NO 26 66 53 ND ND IN lY
H Costa Mesa 27 58/0 2910 16 17 10 34 8 ND ND
E El Toro ND ND ND 23 55 43 ND ND IN IN
R Laguna Beach 20 4/0 0/0 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
h
San Juan Cap. ND ND ND 20 47 39 ND ND ND ND
Prado Park 8 0/0_ 0/0 33 168 150 NO ND '35.0 ND
Riverside 30 il/0 0/0 38 187 176 23 0 9.0 RD
is 9 0/0 0/0• 22 . 164 154 ND *ID ND ND
nore ND ND ND - 20_ 124 104 NA ND ND ND
Temecula ND ND ND 21 88 52 ND ND ND ND
Hemet 8 IN IN 19 87 68 ND ND ND ND
i Banning 6 0/0 0/0 28 125 113 ND ND 8.0 ND
Palm Springs I 7 0/0 0/0 22 123 103 ND ND 7.0 ND
E Indio I 12 0/0 0/0 16 88 57 9 0 7.0 ND
A .
;Upland 10 0i0 0/0 38 201 183 28 3 _ 5.6 2071)
T 'Chino I 12 5/0 010 36 185 174 17 0 ND ND
E Fontana
t 9 Of0 0/0 38 181 173 30 2 ND ND
P.
pA -San Bernardino 12 1:0 0!0 32 168 159 13 0 10.0 ND
i Redlands 14 O!0 0110 35 159 144 25 1 ND ND
Yucaipa 9 0;'0 0/0 29 160 152 ND ND ND ND
;Lake Gregory 8 0f0 01'D 23 112 113 ND ND ND ND
I Big Bear Lake 10 010 0!0 15 38 33 ND ND ND ND
ivictorville 9 0!0 0'0 13 64 45 10 0 ND ND
IBarstow 9 0.10 0/0 14 12 5 30 2 ND ND
Trona ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND
(Needles ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND' ND
a).'(b) Federal Standards, respectively: (a) 8-hours > 9 PPM and/or(b) 1-hour > 35 PPM.
Ic).'(d) State Standards. respectively: (c) 12-hours ? 10 PPM and/or (d) 1-hour Z 40 PPM.
e) Reactive hydrocarbons(total minus methane).
n Station initiated operations on June 22. 1976.
¢) Instrument in operation only 11 days in June and July.
h) Based on March through December data.
i) Instrument inoperative January and February.
j) August and September data not available.
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IN n,arricient data available.
ND No data; pollutant not measured.
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SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISI RICT AIR QUALITY IN 1976
Sulfur Dioxide I Particulates (Hi-Vol) Visibilitym)
Max. Conc. No. Days Standard % Days Standard
N Station in F,z.ceednd Max. FXcveded Min. No. Days
E PPHM Federal I State Value Federal, Stele Location Vsby. State Sta,
rA Exceeded
ndar
1 Hour 24 hr. >.14 PPM I (k)/(1) ug/m3 260 ug/m3 1100 ug/m3 Miles
Los Angeles 12 0 12/0 215 0 57 Los Angelesn) % . 166
M W. Los Angeles 7 0 0/0 157 0 12 Burbank AP 1% 194
E Lennox 18 0 2/0 234 0 51 LAX AP 1% 160
T Long Beach 13 0 7/0 ND ND ND Long Beach AP 1 197
-H Whittier 15 0 6/0 ND ND ND Fox AFB 4 17
O Reseda 4 0 0/0 207 0 41
P Burbank 9 0 0/0 ND ND ND
O Pasadena 6 0 0/0 208 0 52
L Azusa 10 0 0/0 226 0 59
I Pomona 6 ° 0 0/0 ND ND ND
T Pico Riveraf) 5 0 0/0' ND ND ND
A Lynwood 9 0 0,/0 205 0 61
N Newhall 10 0 0/0 ND ND ND
Lancaster 2 0 0/0 319 5 45
S La Habra 11 0 0/0 253 0 66 El Toro MCAS IN IN
O Santa Ana Cyn IN IN IN 192 0 48
U Anahgim 11 0 0/0 252 0 56
T Los Alamitos 25 0 1/0 284 2 63
H Costa Mesa 12 0 • 0/0 177 0 28
E El Toro IN IN IN 164 0 33
R Laguna Beach ND ND ND 189 0 27
N San Juan Cap- ND ND ND 152 0 38
Prado Park ND ND ND ND ND ND March AFB IN IN
Riverside 8 0 0/0 276 2 77
Perris ND ND ND ND ND ND
Elsinore ND ND ND ND ND ND
Temecula ND ND ND ND ND ND
Hemet -ND ND ND ND ND ND
Banning ND ND ND I9f 0 18
.E Palm Springs 'ND ND ND 192 0 8
A Indio IN IN IN 1363 5 48
Upland ND ND ND 365 4 88 Ontario AP 1 281
T Chino ND ND ND 1988 12 79 Norton AFB IN 236
E Fontana 25 0 56/0 338 6 66
R San Bernardino 7 0 0/0 242 0 55
Redlands ND ND .. ND 216 0 18
Yucaipa ND ND ND ND ND ND
Lake Gregory ND ND ND ND ND ND
Big Bear Lake ND ND ND 168 0 7
Victorville ND ND ND 532 2 4V
Barstow ND ND ND 470 9 67
Trona ND. ND ND ND ND ND
Needles ND ND ND ND . ND . ND .
(k)/(]) State Standards, respectively: (k) 24-hour 4 4 PPHM and/or(1) 1-hour =50 PPHM.
m) Standard: Visibility should be 10 miles or greater on days when relative humidity is less than 70%.
n) Only week days' data are accumulated.
IN Insufficient data available.
o data, pollutant not measured.
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