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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6932RESOLUTION NO 6932 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS APPROVING SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12 TO CONSTRUCT A FREEWAY -ORIENTED SIGN (APPLICANT TOYOTA OF REDLANDS) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby approves Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and based upon the following findings: (1) The size of the sign is compatible with the design, architecture, and scale of the building(s) and/or project because the building for the Toyota of Redlands dealership has a modern design with a white and gray exterior, and the sign will also have a similar modem design with a white sign cabinet and gray top and bottom cap. Also, the dealership building has an area of 70,000 square feet and is located on approximately eight (8) acres with over 600 feet of frontage along New York Street and over 1,000 feet of frontage along the freeway the sign, at 578 square feet and 80 feet height, is large enough to be proportional to the scale of development found at the project site. (2) The size of the sign is aesthetically consistent with the project, adjacent areas, and the City of Redlands; the building for the Toyota of Redlands dealership has a modern design with a white and gray exterior, and the sign will also have a modern design with a white sign cabinet and gray top and bottom cap. In addition, the internally illuminated freeway oriented sign is aesthetically consistent with the adjacent urban setting as there are several other internally illuminated, freeway oriented signs in the area including two (2) 80 -foot high freeway oriented signs for the Tri -City Center each with an area of approximately 700 square feet, a 55 feet high 98 square foot Carl's Jr. sign, a 75 foot high 120 square foot II -IOP sign, and an 82 foot high 120 square foot Old Spaghetti Factory Sign as well as numerous others along the I-10 in the City of Redlands. (3) The size of the sign is needed to provide additional necessary project identification for the benefit of the general public because the project is located just north of the Caltrans right of way and is situated approximately 20 feet lower than freeway lanes. The site is visible from the westbound lanes; however, it is very difficult for customers to identify the site from the eastbound lanes. With the addition of the sign, customers will be able to identify the site when traveling eastbound on the I-10 Freeway In addition, the proposed sign will have four (4) separate panels that can accommodate 1 additional product lines m the future m a single easily recognizable sign, minimizing visual clutter that would benefit the general public ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 20th day of April, 2010 ATTEST !r . City Clerk Pat Gilbreath Mayor of the City of Redlands I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No 6932 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of April, 2010 by the following vote AYES Councilmernbers Bean, Harrison, Gallagher, Aguilar, Mayor Gilbreath NOES None ABSENT. None ABSTAIN None Sam Irwin, City Clerk City of Redlands, California 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12 Applicant: Toyota of Redlands Location: 921 New York Street 1 The approval is for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a freeway -oriented sign with an area of 578 square feet, with four (4) 120 square foot sign panels, and a height of 80 feet for Toyota of Redlands located at 921 New York Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 2. This project shall comply with all permits requirements of the Redlands Municipal Code. 3 The applicant shall obtain Building Permits from the Community Development Department. 4 All plans submitted to the City shall reflect all City Council approvals and any other changes required by the City Council and/or staff The time and temperature display shall be removed from the freeway oriented sign. This condition applies to site plans, elevations, and all other illustrations, text, or plans submitted to the city in connection with the project. As Amended by the City Council on April 20, 2010. 5 To• •mitigate the potential• impacts identified in Sections 1(c -d) of the Environmental Checklist relative to aesthetic characteristics for the property the applicant shall limit the sign to have a height of no more than 80 feet so as not to create an adverse impact to aesthetics in the general area. (Mitigation Measure No. 1) 6. To mitigate the potential impacts identified in Sections 1(c -d) of the Environmental Checklist relative to aesthetic characteristics for the site the applicant shall use an opaque background for the sign so that only the sign lettering and accent bands will be illuminated during the evening. (Mitigation Measure No. 2) 7 The applicant for this permit, and its successors and assigns, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Redlands, and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, actions, and proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul the approval of this permit by the City or brought against the City due to acts or omissions in any way connected to the applicant's project that is the subject of this permit. This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to damages, fees, costs, liabilities, and expenses incurred in such actions or proceedings, including damages for the injury to property or persons, including death of a person and any award of attorneys' fees. In the event any such action is commenced to attack, set aside, void or annul all, or any provisions of this permit, or is commenced for any other reason against the City for acts or omissions relating to the applicant's project, within fourteen (14) City business days of the same, the applicant shall file with the City a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit (together the 'Security") in a form and in an amount satisfactory to the City to ensure applicant's performance of its defense and indemnity obligations under this condition. The failure of the applicant to provide the Security shall be deemed an express acknowledgement and agreement by the applicant that the City shall have the authority and right, without objection by the applicant, to revoke all entitlements granted for the Sign Conditional Use Permit pursuant to this permit. The City shall have no liability to the applicant for the exercise of City's right to revoke this Sign Conditional Use Permit As Amended by the City Council on April 20, 2010 Approved by. Oscar Orci Community Development Director REDLANDS FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #12 DATE OF PREPARATION: December 28, 2009 APPLICANT. Redlands Auto Plaza Toyota LOCATION: 921 New York Street DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION. January 26, 2010 THE OWNER/APPLICANT SHALL MEET ALLL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1 No Comment Tim Marshburn, Fire Marshal Diane \SCUP 12..DOC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUILDING AND SAFETY SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12 Date of Preparation: January 7 2010 Planning Commission Date: January 26, 2010 Applicant: Redlands Auto Plaza Toyota Location: 921 New York Street 1 In compliance with the California Building Code (Application for Permit) and prior to the plan check process, the applicant must submit three (3) complete sets of construction plans, two (2) sets of engineering calculations, and other data to the Planning/Building & Safety division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a sign permit. Richard 4 Chief Building Official ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1 Project Title: Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Redlands Community Development Department 35 Cajon Street, Suite 20 Redlands, CA 92373 3. Contact Person and Phone Number Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner (909) 798-7555 4. Project Location: 921 New York Street 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Quiel Brothers Sign Company 272 South '1' Street San Bernardino, CA Toyota of Redlands 921 New York Street Redlands, CA 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial/Industrial 7 Zoning: EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan 8. Description of Project: The project would develop a two sided freeway -oriented sign with an area of 1 116 square feet and a height of 80 feet for Toyota of Redlands located at 921 New York Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. The sign would be located along the project site's frontage along New York Street, and would be placed approximately 100 feet from the 1-10 Transition lane to the 210 Freeway and approximately 180 feet from the actual 1-10 Freeway travel lane. The sign will consist of a single pedestal support with a height of 47'-8' Within the pedestal a time and temperature display is proposed. This pedestal will support a four (4) paneled sign that will be internally illuminated. Each of the panels will be 6'4' tall and 34'-6' wide. Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 1 FORM J' 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The property is surrounded by the following land uses: to the east Is a bowing alley and other mixed commercial uses, to the south and west is the westbound 1-10 Freeway transition lane to the 210 Freeway and to the north is vacant land and a Home Depot store, 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation agreement) NONE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED' The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. x Aesthetics Biological Resources Hazards & Hazardous Materials _ Mineral Resources _ Public Services Utilities / Service Systems Agriculture Resources Cultural Resources Hydrology / Water Quality Sow Noise Recreation _ Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: Air Quality Geology / Soils Land Use / Planning Population / Housing Transportation / Traffic I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant or 'potentially significant unless mitigated' impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 2 FORM J' has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier El R or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further Is required. Manuel Baeza Principal Planner City of Redlands January 28, 2010 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except 'No Impact' answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A 'No Impact' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. 'Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) 'Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a 'Less than Significant Impact" The lead agency must describe the mitigation Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 3 FORM "J' measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, 'Earlier Analyses, may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site- specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify* a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any to reduce the impact to less than significance. Issues: 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 4 FORM J' Issues: vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Aesthetics Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact ✓ -> ✓ -► La -c) The project is located north of the 1-10 Freeway in an urbanized area of the City and involves the development of a 1 116 square foot freeway oriented sign with an overall height of 80 feet. The actual face of the sign will have an area of approximately 976 square feet and will be 34'-6' wide and 28'-4' tall. Although the area is urbanized, the only other freeway oriented signs in excess of 120 square feet are west of the project site, on the south side of the 1-10 Freeway at the Tri -City Center The construction of a new freeway oriented sign north of the freeway could potentially have an adverse effect on the area by degrading the visual character of the surroundings. Pursuant to the City's Sign Ordinance a flag test was conducted for the site to establish the minimum height needed for visibility from east and west bound lanes of the 1-10 Freeway The test determined that a sign with a height of 75 feet would be visible from the east bound lanes of the 1-10 Freeway from a distance of 3/10 of a mile from off -ramps closest to the site at Tennessee Street. Although the sign has a height of 80feet (to accommodate a sign cap) the top of the sign will be at 75 feet, consistent with the flag test. Mitigation Measure No. 1 shall require that the sign have a height of no more than 80 feet so as not to create an adverse impact to aesthetics in the general area. As mentioned above the project site is in an urbanized area near the City's Major commercial corridors of Lugonia Avenue and Colton Avenue. Existing nearby businesses include a Home Depot home improvement store, a Jack in the Box drive -though restaurant and 7 -Eleven convenience store located to the north and the Empire Bowing Alley Redlands Blueprint, Shakey's Restaurant to the east. In addition the project is Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 5 FORM J' I.d) bounded on the south and west by the westbound 1-10 Freeway transition lane to the 210 Freeway and the 1-10 Freeway further south. Although the proposed sign is large it is in keeping with signs found in heavily commercialized areas. As such development of the sign will not generate a significant impact to aesthetics nor degrade the appearance of the general area. The sign will be illuminated during evening hours. Illumination of the entire sign cabinet would create an adverse impact as It would introduce a significant amount of lighting to the area affecting nighttime views and degrading night time aesthetics in the general area. In order to reduce impacts to aesthetics from sign illumination Mitigation Measure No. 2 shall require the applicant to us an opaque background for the face of the sign so that only sign lettering will be illuminated during the evening hours. The project will develop a freeway oriented sign that will be internally illuminated. The illumination of the sign would create an adverse impact as described above. Through the implementation of Mitigation Measure No. 2 the applicant will insure that the project does not create light or glare that would affect day or nighttime views in the area. Issues: ii. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland, Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 6 FORM J' Issues: Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, _ _ __ ✓ to non-agricultural use? AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Il.a-c) Adoption of the proposed project will not convert lands designated as either Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance by the State Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program to non-agricultural use. According to Figure 5.2 of the MENEIR the site has a designation of D Urban Lands. The property is developed with a building and is located in an urbanized area. Additionally the property has a commercial zoning of EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and a General Plan designation of Commercial/Industrial. It is not in an agricultural preserve or subject to a Williamson Act contract and will not result in changes to the environment. No mitigation is required. Issues: III. AIR QUALITY Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 7 FORM J' Issues: precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Air Quality Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact III.a) The project does not conflict with the implementation of an applicable air quality plan, nor will implementation of the project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. The project involves the development of a 1 116 square foot freeway oriented sign. The project will not obstruct implementation of the Regional Air Quality Management Plan as written by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). No mitigation Is required. 111 b -d) The project would develop a freeway sign for an auto dealership. The project will not involve any grading or other construction activities that might generate significant amounts of fugitive dust. Once constructed the project will not generate a significant amount of traffic that could violate air quality standards. Therefore the project will not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. No mitigation is required. Ill.e) The proposed project is for a new freeway sign and will not produce any long term objectionable odors. No mitigation is required. Issues: iv BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 8 FORM J' Issues: Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Biological Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Mitigation Than No Incorporated Significant Impact Impact IV.a-b) The project proposes to develop a 1 116 square foot freeway sign for an auto dealership located in an urbanized area of the City Adoption of the proposed project will not result in an adverse impact on species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project site is not Identified in the Biotic Resources Map, Figure 7 1 of the MEA/EIR, as being within an area containing endangered, rare or species of special status or rare Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 9 FORM J' biological resources, or their valued habitat. No mitigation is required. IV.c) Adoption of the proposed project will not have an adverse effect on federally protected wetlands. The project is not located on or near any property designated as wetland. No mitigation is required. IV.d) Adoption of the proposed project will not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. The project site is not identified in the Biotic Resources Map, Figure 7 1 of the MEA/EIR, as being within an area containing resident migratory wildlife or their habitat nor is it used by wildlife as a migratory corridor No mitigation is required, IV.e) Adoption of the proposed project will not cause a conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. No biological resources are located in this area thus the project will not cause a conflict with any local polices or ordinances protecting these resources. No mitigation is required. IV.f) Adoption of the proposed project will not cause a conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. The project site located in an urbanized area of the City and is not subject to any conservation plan. No mitigation is required. Issues: V CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 10 FORM J' Cultural Resources V.a-d) According to the Archaeological Resource Sensitivity Map (Figure 10.1 of the MEA/EIR), the subject site is identified as being within an Area of No Concern for Archaeological Resources. The project is in an urbanized area which has also been previously graded and disturbed. No mitigation is required. Issues: VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of Toss, injury or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 11) Strong seismic ground shaking? Hi) Seismic -related ground failure, Including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact MM Tim iv) Landslides? e _ ✓ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on - or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 11 FORM J' Issues: e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Less Than. Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact impact GEOLOGY AND SOILS Vl.a-d) According to the MEA/EIR the project site is not located in an area of the City susceptible to geological hazards According to Figures 4.3, 4 4, 4.5, and 4.9 the project site is located outside of City areas with potential for generalized erosion, landslide, expansion or generalized liquefaction. Additionally Figure 4.6 of the MEA/EIR identifies the project site as being located outside areas near faults. The applicant will submit a soils study for the project site analyzing existing site conditions and outlining site preparation and construction measures for the development of the freeway The applicant shall be required to develop the project in accordance with all the recommendations included in the soils study prepared for the project site. Additionally the proposed project will be constructed to adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to seismic safety design. No mitigation is required. VI.e) The project involves the development of a freeway sign and does not impact the City's sewer system. No mitigation is required. Issues: VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 12 FORM J' Issues: c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project area? Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? 9) Hazards and Hazardous Materials VII.a-h) Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact • Adoption of the proposed project does not involve the use of hazardous materials and will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment, nor will it cause Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 13 FORM J' hazardous emissions or involve the handling of hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. The project site is not located on a hazardous materials site nor is it located within two miles of an airport or airstrip. Adoption of the proposed project will not result in impairing implementation of or physically interfering with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The project site is not identified in Figure 15.1 of the General Plan MEA/EIR as being located in a high fire hazard zone. No mitigation is required. Issues: VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g. the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 14 FORM J' Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Issues: Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact polluted runoff?_.— ,/ f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?_ — ,/ g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?,/ •••••••• h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows?...1...••••••••./ I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?e.......• — •••••••L. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Hydrology and Water Quality VIll.a) The project proposes to develop a 1 116 square foot freeway sign and will not alter existing impermeable surfaces which make up a majority of the site. The project will not specifically violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. No mitigation is required. VIII.b) The proposed project involves the development of a freestanding sign and will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. No mitigation is required. VII I.c) The proposed sign will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site. Nor will the project result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The applicant will pay impact fees for project drainage impacts if necessary. No mitigation is required. VIIL.d) As noted above in item VIII(c), the proposed project would not alter existing drainage patterns on site or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site. No mitigation is required. VlII.e) As discussed above, the project involves the construction of a 1 116 square foot sign. Proposed construction activities are not large enough to create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. No mitigation is required. Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No, 12 Page 15 FORM J' VIII.f) The project does not have the potential to degrade water quality No mitigation is required. VIII.g-j) Issues: The project is not located within a 100 -year flood hazard area or area susceptible to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow hazards thus adoption of the proposed project will not result in any of these hazards. No mitigation is required. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? _ _, ✓ Land Use and Planning IX.a-c) The project proposes the development of a 1 116 square foot freeway sign. Because of this, the project does not have the potential to divide an established community Additionally the project does not conflict with a land use plan or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect nor does it conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan. No mitigation is required. Issues: Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 16 FORM J' Issues: X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project a) Result in the Toss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Mineral Resources Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact 1111. X.a,b) The project site is in an urbanized area of the City The property is not located within a known mineral resource area as identified in General Plan MEA/EIR figure 82. Therefore the project would not result in the Toss of mineral resources. No mitigation is required. Issues: XI. NOISE. Would the project a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise Levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 17 FORM J' Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Issues: Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to _ ✓ excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Noise Xl.a-f) The proposed freeway sign will neither directly or indirectly increase ambient noise levels or expose people to severe ground borne noise levels or vibrations. Adoption of the proposed project will not expose people to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the general plan or applicable standards of other agencies. The site is not located within two miles of an existing airport and will not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. No mitigation is required. Issues: XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact • Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 18 FORM J' Issues: c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Population and Housing Xll.a-c) Issues: Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact The proposed project would develop a freeway oriented sign with an area of 1 116 square feet therefore it does not have the potential to induce substantial population growth. In addition the project does not have the potential to displace housing or people. No mitigation is required. Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant impact Impact XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: I) Fire protection? „_,_ T e ✓ 11) Police protection? — _ ✓ ill) Schools? — _,_,. ✓ iv) Parks? _ _ „__ ✓ v) Other public facilities? ____ — ✓ Public Services XI I I.a) The project would develop a new freeway sing and is not expected to impact or result in a Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 19 FORM J' need for new or altered public services provided by the City of Redlands, the Redlands Unified School District, or other governmental agencies. Issues: XIV RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Recreation Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact XIV.a) The project proposes to develop a new freeway sign for Toyota of Redlands. Given the nature of the project, it does not have the potential to increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities nor require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. No mitigation is required. Issues: XV TRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively a level of service standard established by the Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 20 FORM J' Issues: county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? e) Result in ihadequate emergency access? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? _ — ✓ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XV.a,b) The project would develop a freeway oriented sign for Toyota of Redlands. It does not have the potential to generate a significant increase in traffic in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system. It is not likely that the project will result in Levels of Service dropping below General Plan limits for neighboring streets. No mitigation is required. XV.c) No air traffic demand would be created or affected by this project. No mitigation is required. XV.d) The project will not create any hazards through its design and will meet all city and state standards for street construction. No mitigation is necessary since the project does not produce a traffic hazard. XV.e) The proposed project will have adequate emergency access for police and fire service and will have no impact on the emergency access to adjacent properties. No mitigation is needed. XV.f) The proposed project will meet ail requirements for parking as established by Code. No mitigation is required. Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 21 FORM J' XV.g) The proposed project will not have any conflicts with any programs or policies that support alternative modes of transportation. No mitigation is needed. Issues: XVI.UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? 9) Utilities and Service Systems Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 22 FORM J' XVI.a-e) The project involves the development of a 1 116 square foot freeway oriented sign. No part of this project would have the potential to effect water wastewater drainage facilities or solid waste facilities. No mitigation is required. Issues: XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. d) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable' means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Significant Mitigation Than No Impact Incorporated Significant Impact Impact Mandatory Findings of Significance XVII.a) Adoption of the proposed project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment. XVI1b) The project will not significantly impact the environment by itself and with the mitigation measures identified within this document will not be cumulatively significant. XVII.c) Adoption of the proposed project will not cause substantial adverse effects on Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 23 FORM J' human beings, either directly or indirectly REFERENCES Redlands General Pian Master Environmental Assessment / Final Environmental Impact Report for Redlands General Pian California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines California Environrnental Quality Act Air Quality Handbook Flag Test Completed for Project Site MITIGATION MEASURES AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AESTHETICS 1 To mitigate the potential impacts identified in Sections I(c-d) of the Environmental Checklist relative to aesthetic characteristics for the property the applicant shall limit the sign to have a height of no more than 80 feet so as not to create an adverse impact to aesthetics in the general area. To be monitored by the Community Development Department, Planning Division, and shown on the construction plans prior to the issuance of any permits and installed on-site prior to final inspection of the permit. 2. To mitigate the potential impacts identified in Sections I(c-d) of the Environmental Checklist relative to aesthetic characteristics for the site the applicant shall use an opaque background for the sign so that only the sign lettering and accent bands will be illuminated during the evening. To be monitored by the Community Development Department, Planning Division, and shown on the construction plans prior to the issuance of any permits and installed on-site prior to final inspection of the permit. Initial Study for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 12 Page 24 FORM J'