HomeMy WebLinkAbout6978_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 697
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL LIST PERMIT NOS. 948, 949AND 964 FOR
ROBERTSON'S READY MIX'S AGGREGATE MINING OPERATIONS
LOCATED WITHIN THE'SANTA ANA RIVER WASH AREA
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council ofthe City of Redlands as follows:
Section l That the City Council hereby approves Conditi al Use Permit Nus. 948,
949 and 964 (collectively, the "Projects") subject to the following; conditions of approval
attached hereto as Exhibit"A," and based upon the following findings:
A That the proposed Projects will not adversely affect the applicable land use plans
of the City because the proposed mining, operations are conditionally permitted
uses within the 0 (Open Land) District, and are consistent with the General Plan
land use designation of the Santa Ana River Nash which is Flood
Control/Construction Aggregates/Conservation Habitat Preservation, as well as
the land uses included within the recently approved Upper Santa Ana River Wash
Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan;
B. That development of the proposed Projects will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare because the proposed mining operations will be
conducted in accordance with all state regulations governing such mining. In
addition; the mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Management and Habitat
Conservation Plan have been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for
each of the Conditional Use Permits authorizing the mining operations, to address
environmental impacts generated by the Projects;
C That the proposed Projects will comply to the maximum extent feasible with the
regulations of the City's General. Plan, the applicable zoning district, and the
City's land us development standards, because the proposed training operations are
required to be developed in compliance with the "Guiding and Implementing
Policies" of the Flood Control/Construction Aggregate/Conservation Aggregate/ConservationHabitat
Preservation land use designation of the Redlands General Plan, and all
development standards of the City's 0 (Open Land) honing District, and in
accordance with the City's Surface Mining and band Reclamation laws; and
D. That the proposed Projects are appropriate at their proposed locations because`
mining operations have been conducted in the Santa Ana River Wash area for
decades, and each raining; operation is designed to either locate its mining
activities`in an area where mining currently exists, or immediately adjacent to a
minim area with, poor to marginal habitat quality, thus reducing impacts to
undisturbed areas of significant habitat duality;-
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ADOPTED,, SIGNE1AND:APPROVED this 3rd day of August,201
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST" ,
City Clergy
1, Baru Irwin, City Clergy of'the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 6978 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day
of August, 2010,by the following vete:
AYE Councilmembers Harrison, Gallagher,Aguilar; Mayor Gilbreath;
1tE' None
ABSENT- Councilmernber Bean
ABSTAIN: None
am lr in, City Clerk
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E HIBIT `A'
TO RESOLUTION NO. 6978
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NQS. 948, 949, AND 964
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROVIDED ON CD
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 948
Applicant, Robertson's Ready Mix
Location: West of Orange Street
Robertson's East Quarry South
City of Redlands- Conditional Use Permit NO. 948
The Conditions of Approval below are continuing Conditions. Failure of the Applicant
and/or Operator to comply with any or all said Conditions may result in the revocation of
this Permit granted to use the subject property(ies), pursuant to Redlands Municipal
Code (RMC) Section 18.192,100.
Some Conditions (denoted by an asterisk "") will not be applicable unless and until the
following actions are completed:
• The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (the District), following a
review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), completes a land
exchange with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM);
• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) approves a Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP) and companion Habitat Management Plan (HMP);
• The USFWS, after completion of a Federal Environmental Assessment (EA), issues
an Incidental Take Permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1 )(B) of the Federal
Endangered Species Act for Robertson's's mining activities; and
• The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) approves a Streambed
Alteration Agreement pursuant to Section J 600 et seq. of the California Fish and
Game Code and makes a Consistency Determination under Section 208(J. I of the
California Endangered Species Act.
This Conditional Use Permit is for implementation of a Mine and Reclamation Plan for
the East Quarry South located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands,
The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on December 31, 2065 unless an extension of
time has been granted by the City (refer to Exhibit A. Planned Quarry Exhibit).
Combined with the Plunge> Creek Quarry and the Sift Pond Quarry, which are also
Robertson's operations within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, the
East Quarry South shall be permitted to produce up to a combined 3,000,000 tons
annually
1: This Conditional Use Permit approval shall become null and void:
a. Unless all Conditions have been complied with and the occupancy or use
of the land or existing structures authorized by such Conditional Use
Permit has taken place within twenty-four (24) months after the approval
of said Permit,*
b. Where circumstances beyond the control of the Applicant cause delays
which do not permit compliance with the time limitation established in this
Section. The reviewing authority may grant an extension of time for a
period of not to exceed an additional twelve (12) months. Applications for
such extension of time must set forth, in writing, the reasons for this
extension and shall be filed together with a fee, as established by the City
Council, with the Planning Division no less than sixty (60) nor more than
ninety (90) calendar days before the expiration of the twenty-•four' (24)
month period.
NOTE: All required on-site and offsite improvements shall be completed and approved
prior to final inspections for occupancy of any building or structure.
2. This Conditional Use Permit shall supersede all existing mining permits; and/or
entitlements approved by the City of Redlands and/or the County of San
Bernardino.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. Prior to the commencement of operations, the following conditions must
be satisfied:
I w The applicant shall revise the reclamation plan to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development to reflect changes outlined in the Conditions of
Approval for the Reclamation Plan, The revised Reclamation Plan shall be bound
in a 3-ring notebook and shall incorporate the revegetation plan, test plot plan,
Notice of intent (N01) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Financial
Assurances Estimates, and Conditions of Approval. Said reclamation plan shall
be kept at the site at all time and be available to the inspector at all required
monitoring visits. The revised Reclamation Plan and attendant maps shall be
identified as Exhibit A to this approval.
2Fund a deposit account with the City of Redlands, which will be used to review all
required mitigation monitoring plans and reports, financial assurance estimates,
and conduct inspections, in the sum of $10,000.00 for the first three years of the
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life of this permit, and in the sum of $2,500.00 for the fourth year. A balance of
$2,500.00 shall thereafter be maintained in the deposit account through the
expiration of the permit.
3, Clearly legible metal signs denoting "Disturbance Limits" shall be placed along
the inside limits of the buffer area adjacent to all property lines/permit
boundaries. Lettering shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height, At a minimum,
signs shall be placed every 300 feet around the perimeter of the permit area
where undisturbed ground adjoins the permit area. All signs shall be in place
prior to the commencement of extraction activities and shall be maintained over
the life of the operations.*
4: The permittee shall utilize the existing groundwater monitoring wells located in
the vicinity, in coordination with SBVWCD, site to monitor groundwater depths.
The monitoring well(s) shall be depicted and identified on the approved
Reclamation Plan.
5. The operator shall provide the City of Redlands with an acceptable form of
financial assurance for the reclamation plan. The financial assurance shall be
available to both the City and the Department of Conservation.
6Prior to the commencement of mining activities on previously disturbed and
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, Financial Assurances
payable to the City of Redlands and the Department of Conservation shall be
filed with the City. The amount shall be calculated based on a cost estimate
submitted by the Applicant and approved by the City for the estimated
reclamation of mining in the previously disturbed and undisturbed areas and shall
be submitted within sixty (60) days after Project approval. Each year, following
the annual mine site inspection, the assurance amount shall be adjusted to
account for new lands disturbed by the surface mining operations, inflation, and
reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the approved Reclamation
Plan.
The financial assurance is not established to replace the operator's responsibility
for reclamation or mitigation, but to assure funding for the Reclamation Plan and
mitigation measures. Should the applicant fail to perform or operate within all of
the requirements of the approved reclamation plan, the City or Department of
Conservation shall follow the procedures outlined in Section 2773.1 and 2774.1
of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), regarding the forfeiture of
the assurance and applicable administrative penalties, to bring the applicant into
compliance. The requirements for the financial assurance will terminate when the
approved project, mitigation measures, and final Reclamation Plan have been
completed.
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7. The permit area shall be mapped by a licensed land surveyor and boundaries of
the permit area shall be appropriately marked as follows to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director:
a. At all angle points.
b, At the intersections of the limits of the property.
C. Offset markers shall be used and properly identified as such, in place of
markers that would be an obstruction in traveled way.
d. Markers must be Portland Cement Concrete or steel posts firmly
embedded into the ground with a minimum above ground height of two
feet. The operator shall maintain these markers to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director while the reclamation plan remains in
force. These markers shall be removed when the approved Project,
Mitigation Measures and final reclamation have been completed and
approved in accordance with the established criteria.
e. The initial survey shall include permit boundaries, property line lengths,
widths, and setbacks from property lines and elevations at various
locations, so as to accurately depict the existing conditions.
f: This initial survey, once submitted and accepted by the City, shall serve as
the datum for all future topographic comparisons following the start-up of
the operations.
8. Prepare a detailed mine phasing plan for approval by the Community
Development Director. The plan shall provide for the completion of reclamation
as quickly as possible following phased resource depletion.
9. Lockable gates shall be placed at all vehicular access points to the permit area,
10. (MMP AIR-3) Robertson's and Cemex Construction Materials LLC (Cemex) shall
enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides for scheduling
the transportation of materials so that both operators are not transporting
material on the same day from the south half of the northeast quarter of Section
11, Township I South, Range 3 West, San Bernardino Meridian. A copy of the
MOU shall be filed with the City of Redlands and the City of Highland prior to
mining in this previously described area,
11, Prior to any mining activity on any new undisturbed land related to this
Conditional Use Permit, the Wash Task Force (of which the Applicant is a
member) shall first obtain approval of the HCP and issuance of a Section 10a,
Incidental Take Permit from the USFWS and a Section 1080.1, Consistency
Determination from the California Department of Fish & Game.
12. (MMP HA -3 Prior to any project-related ground-disturbing activities on
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, a site-specific Phase I
environmental site assessment (ESA) in accordance with Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC) standards shall he completed and submitted to the
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City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review. In the event that hazardous
materials are discovered, Robertson's shall provide evidence to the appropriate
agencies that remediation and/or mitigation of said site has been completed to
the satisfaction of the appropriate local, regional, State, and/or federal entity,
prior to any ground-disturbing activities within 100 feet of any hazardous material
site identified during a project-specific Phase I ESA.
13. (MMP AIR-1) Off road diesel-fueled vehicles used for construction and/or
operations under this permit shall comply, as applicable, with the California Air
Resources Board's emission standards specified in Sections 2449 through
2449.3 of Article 4.8, Chapter 9, Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of
Regulations.
14, (MMP AIR-2) Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction and/or
operations under this permit shall have exhaust particulate traps or superior
technology certified and/or verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board installed, if such traps are available.
15. (MMP AIR-2) Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction shall be fitted
with the most modem or superior emission control devices and be kept in proper
tune to minimize construction vehicle emissions, where feasible,
16. (MMP BIO-24) As part of its mining expansion, Robertson's shall remove trees
and other significant vegetation that may provide nesting habitat for migratory
birds from the mining areas between September I and March 1, outside of the
nesting season. If trees or other significant vegetation must be removed during
the nesting season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 days prior to any grading or vegetation clearing. If
nesting birds are found within the areas to be impacted by the project the nest
and a 100-foot buffer area (200 feet for raptors) around the nest shall be
protected and maintained until the biologist determines that young have fledged
and/or that the nests are no longer active, The buffer areas shall be delineated
with orange construction fencing,
17. (MMP BIO-25) Prior to mining within all mining expansion areas, Robertson's
shall conduct a habitat assessment for burrowing Owl. If habitat is observed, a
focused burrowing owt survey shall be conducted during breeding season (March
1 - August 31) per approved survey protocols. If occupied burrows are found
appropriate measures shall be implemented which may include one or more of
the following in consultation with the California Department of Fish and Game
(CFC):
a. Avoid disturbance within 160 feet of occupied burrows during non-
breeding season and within 250 feet during breeding season; and/or
b. If owls must be moved, passive relocation during the non-breeding season
per CDFG recommendations shall be implemented.
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C. A burrowing owl pre-construction survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 days prior to any grading or vegetation clearing
in areas with potential burrowing owl habitat not previously mitigated. If
nesting owls or occupied burrows are found within the areas to be
impacted, the above mitigation measure shall be implemented.
1& Should cultural resources be discovered during project construction and/or
mining, all work in the area of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist
shall be retained by the project sponsor to investigate the find, and to make
recommendations on its disposition. If human remains are encountered during
construction all work shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner's
Office shall be contacted pursuant to Health and Safety Code provisions.
a. (MMP CUL-1) A qualified archaeological monitor shall be present during
initial ground disturbing activities in the mining portion of the proposed
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Planning Area ("the Planning Area.').
The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or redirect
construction and/or mining activities in the vicinity of the find until the find
can be evaluated by a certified archaeologist.
b. (MMP CUL-2) In the event of a new find, salvage, excavation and
reporting shall be required. The Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for
archaeological documentation shall be followed by a qualified
archaeologist.
19, (MMP CUL-3) If the archaeological sites CA-SBR-6075H. CA-SBR-6076H or CA-
SBR-6087H cannot be avoided during implementation of the proposed project
further study as detailed below shall be necessary for mitigation:
a. Subsurface Testing- This would consist of a limited subsurface data
collection program to help determine the depth and distribution of the
resource.
b. Archival Research. Archival research could yield specific data regarding
the origin and age of found resources and/or artifacts and place them in
an historical context.
C. Data Recovery., If the resources and/or artifacts are determined to be
eligible for the California Register of Historic Resources, additional
archaeological data recovery excavations would be necessary. Data
recovery shall consist of a research design, hand and/or block
architectural excavation, laboratory analysis, research, a data recovery
report and curation of collected artifacts,
20 (MMP HA, -5) All loads in open street-legal trucks shall be no higher than 6.0
inches below the top of the truck wall or shall be covered, and shall he subject to
spot inspection pursuant to the Community Development Director of the City of
Redlands or his or her assignee,
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21 (MMP HYD-I) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a storm water
pollution prevention Plan (SWPPP) for routine mining activities associated with
new excavation areas. The SWPPP shall emphasize structural and nonstructural
best management practices (BI Ps) to control sediment. Robertson's shall
submit the SWPPP to the City of Highland and the City of Redlands for review
and approval
2Z (MMP HYD-2) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) for all mining area activities and
shall outline the methods and locations that would be used for disposal of debris
handled or produced on site during excavation. The plan shall also include
handling and cleanup procedures of any accidental releases at the mining site.
Disposal of maintenance and/or excavation waste is subject to compliance with
all applicable waste disposal regulations and requirements. Robertson's shall
submit the SPCCP to the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review
and approval.
23. The applicant shall return all Native American ceremonial items and items of
cultural patrimony that may be found on the project site to the Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians for appropriate treatment. Cultural items that are recovered
during the course of archaeological investigations shall also be returned.
The applicant shall waive any and all claims of ownership of Native American
ceremonial and cultural artifacts found on the project site. Upon completion of
authorized and mandatory archeological analysis, the applicant shall return said
artifacts to the Soboba Band within a reasonable time period not to exceed thirty
days.
24. The Soboba Band shall be allowed under the California Public Resources Code
to inspect the site of the discovery and make determination$ as to how the
human remains and grave goods shall be treated and disposed of with
appropriate dignity.
The Bob ba Band, as MLD shall complete its inspections within twenty-four
hours of receiving notification for either the applicant or the NAHC, as required by
the California Public Resources Code. The applicant agrees to discuss in good
faith what constitutes appropriate dignity.
Reburial of human remains shall be accomplished in compliance with the
California Public Resources Code. The Soboba Band, as the MLD in
consultation with the applicant shall make the final discretionary determination
regarding the appropriate disposition of the treatment of human remains,
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Soboba Band will request to rebury human remains and associated ceremonial
and cultural items (artifacts) on or near, the site of their discovery, in an area that
shall not be subject to future subsurface disturbances. The Soboba Band
requests that the Developer accommodate on-site reburial in a location mutually
agreed upon by the Parties. In addition, the Soboba Band requests the return of
all other cultural items (artifacts) that are recovered during the course of
archaeological investigations.
25, It is understood by all parties that unless otherwise required bylaw, the site of
any reburial of Native American human remains or cultural artifacts shall not be
disclosed and shall not be governed by pubic disclosure requirements of the
California Public Records Act. The Coroner, parties, and lead agencies will be
asked to withhold public disclosure information related to such reburial pursuant
to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code § 6254 (r).
26. A signed Treatment and Dispositions Agreement between the developer and The
Soboba Band be provided to the Planning Office prior to the issuance of a
grading permit and before conducting any additional archaeological fieldwork.
This is done to describe how potential cultural resource discoveries should be
handled, as well as their final disposition.
27. A Native American Monitor from the Soboba Band shall be present for all initial
ground disturbances (the first 5 feet of excavation) in the undisturbed areas east
and west of the existing pit within the East Quarry South. Prior to initial ground
disturbance the applicant shall provide an executed contract to the City between
the applicant and the tribe for Native American monitoring to include a provision
for payment of the monitor by the applicant.
28. Tribal Monitors will have the authority to divert grading to recover any possible
resources.
29a The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is requesting that a limited scope of testing
be conducted for any sites that cannot be avoided. Where appropriate and
agreed upon in advance, Developer's archeologist may conduct analyses of
certain artifact classes if required by CEQA, Section 106 of NHPA, the mitigation
measures or conditions of approval for the Project, This may include but is not
limited or restricted to include shell, bone, ceramic, stone or other artifacts.
B. Within 180 days of project commencement, the following conditions must
be completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director:
I The applicant shall prepare a plan for the implementation of revegetation test
plots. Said plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. This plan shall become part of the, revised reclamation
plan. The plan shall be implemented on the first area available for reclamation.
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The test plots may be coordinated with Cemex's extractive sites in the Upper
Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, such that test plots need only be
implemented at one site and subsequent data shared between operators.
2. A plan shall be prepared and implemented to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director for the purpose of controlling weeds on all areas of the
site. The weed control plan shall augment weed control measures identified in
the Revegetation Plan. The weed control plan shall be submitted within 180 days
of Reclamation Plan approval. ,
3. An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be prepared to describe specific
measures to be put in place that will prevent uncontrolled erosion and eliminate
potential drainage hazards. The plan shall be presented on a map showing the
location and size of specific erosion and sedimentation control structures. Said
plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
4. Robertson's shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding or other
appropriate mechanism with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District,
with the intent of providing full access to designated internal haul roads and
specified mining pit areas for storage and processing of material by said District
during periods of emergency flood control cleanup operations.
C. Within two years of issuance of "Take" permit by USFWS, the following
conditions must be completed:
1`. Maintain traffic pattern for company and non-company trucks in accordance with
Access Alternative D as described in the EIR and the traffic study for the project
The proposed Sth Street haul road exit shall only be used by project traffic that
goes south on SR 210. All other project traffic shall use the Alabama Street
access. Install a camera/D" R system at the 5th Street haul road exit that is
capable of monitoring, counting and recording image and traffic data for a
minimum of 30 days.
Z Install a video detection system at the Alabama Street project entrance. Install a
camera/DVR system capable of monitoring, counting, and storing image and
traffic data for a minimum of 30 days.
D. Within five years of issuance of "Take" permit by USFWS, the following
conditions must be completed:
1 Control public access to mining areas via the Orange Street haul road accesses.
Install fencing, gates and signage etc. as required by the City Engineer, Lock the
access gates daily when the Orange Street plant is closed.
2Relocate/modify existing traffic signals per City specifications to accommodate
required street widening at various locations including the Alabama and the
Orange Street project entrance.
E. The operator shall comply with the following conditions, during the term of
the Reclamation Plan for the project:
I. The City of Redlands and the City of Highland shall be notified within thirty (30)
days in writing about any:
a. Inactive periods of operation for one year or more;
b. Changes of company ownership, address or telephone number during the
life of the Reclamation Plan-,
C. Any changes to provisions of lease agreements or real property that will
affect the approved Reclamation Plan,
2. If the operation or Reclamation Plan procedures substantially change from those
outlined in the approved Reclamation Plan an amendment shall be filed and
approved by the City before such changes are made effective.
3. Reclamation of the site shall commence as soon as feasible.
4. The project site shall be inspected annually to insure compliance with the
Conditional Use Permit and Reclamation Plan.
5. Maximum pit depth in the East Quarry South shall be 120 feet below pre-mining
ground surface.
6. Operations shall not be conducted within 20 feet of groundwater. No operations
shall be conducted in standing water,
7. There shall be no expansion of use beyond the scope and nature described in
the Reclamation Plan without first obtaining approval,
8. All drainage control structures shall be maintained free of debris and in good
working order.
9. Safety berms a minimum of three (3) feet in height shall be placed at the top of
slope above all working areas, including internal haul roads.
10, Mining advancement shall be conducted in small areas along the periphery of the
reclamation plan area. The working face shall not be more than 30 feet in height
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and shall be regraded to final slope conditions as soon as possible following
resource recovery. This condition is intended to result in the greatest amount of
reclamation over the shortest time period.
11. Reclamation of mined lands shall be completed as quickly as possible following
mining operations. Regrading and revegetation shall be completed on sites as
small as one acre following resource recovery.
12, The operator shall remove yucca, cacti, and other unique species deemed
suitable for transplanting by the project biologist. The removed plants shall either
be directly replanted to slopes ready for revegetation or be maintained for future
revegetation activities,
11 As an area is cleared for mining, vegetation shall be chipped and placed in
topsoil piles or used as mulch covering for revegetation.
14, Prior to revegetation, soil analysis shall be conducted on the areas to be
reclaimed to determine the presence or absence of essential elements as
compared to natural local soils, If nutrients deficiencies are noted, soil
amendments shall be added, as necessary, in an effort to replicate natural topsoil
conditions.
15. Revegetation methods identified in the reclamation plan text shall be applied
during revegetation.
16. Conduct andlor compile quarterly groundwater depth measurements from
groundwater monitoring wells. Quarterly groundwater level measurement shall
continue for the duration of the approved Reclamation Plan.
17. An Annual Monitoring Report shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development not later than July I of each year. Each annual report shall include
the following:
a. Identification of new disturbance,
b. Depth of pit areas within thirty (30) days of the date of the Annual
Monitoring Report.
cProvide a map showing current status of all areas within the permit area
including:
1) New disturbance within past 12 months.
2) Areas reclaimed within previous 12 months,
3) Location of test plots,
4) Location of topsoil stockpiles,
5) Proposed new disturbance during the up-coming year,
6) Identification of areas proposed for reclamation during the up-
coming year (beginning July 1),
7) The areas where mining is restricted due to the presence, or
potential presence of endangered species.
d. An aerial photo at a scale of 1 400' taken within the last 6 months of
reporting year.
e. Description of test plot results.
f. Description of reclamation activities completed during the previous year
to include:
1) seed collection,
2) revegetation,
3) revegetation success for all areas which have been revegetated,
but which have not yet achieved revegetation success criteria,
4) vertebrate recolonization,
5) repair of areas with excessive erosion,
6) a statement that reclamation has been initiated on all areas
available for reclamation in accordance with the approved
reclamation plan.
9- Revised Financial Assurance Estimate.
h. Description of monitoring activities during the past 12-month period
including ground water elevations and others,
L The Annual Monitoring Report shall provide adequate explanation of why
areas may not be reclaimed due to the presence of endangered species.
18. Robertson's shall comply with Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust) of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District during mining operations and reclamation including,
but not limited to, watering of haul roads, limiting truck speeds, watering of
disturbed areas and stockpiles of fine materials, use of chemical stabilizers on
haul roads, and routine maintenance of equipment and trucks.
19. Robertson's shall comply with Rule 1157 (PM10 Emission Reductions from
Aggregate and Related Operations) of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District during mining operations.
20. Mining operations shall be discontinued if wind speeds exceed 25 mph.
21. Robertson's shall provide a contact person and telephone number reachable 24
hours per day for notification of spills from vehicles carrying Robertson's
products on public roads in the vicinity of the operation's driveways and freeway
access points, Upon notification, Robertson's will remove and/or cleanup said
spills before noon of the day following the day of the spill
22Robertson's shall comply with all> requirements of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDE S).
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23. Strobe lights shall be installed for use during night operations on all off road
equipment as allowed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MHA) and
the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA).
24, Robertson's may not store equipment and materials on its property in such a way
as to constitute a nuisance as defined by Redlands Municipal Code.
2Rock crushing equipment may not be operated before 5 a.m. or after 10 p.m♦ on
any day of the year.
26. Mining hours of operation shall be from 4 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, 6
AM to 6 PM on Saturdays with no processing allowed on Sunday. Shipping shall
be allowed 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
27. The Applicant shall reimburse the City for staff time and materials associated
with the enforcement of the SMA RA 2771 Lead Agency Agreement.
28. Compliance with all applicable mitigation measures listed in the Appendix L of
the Final PIR and entitled Mitigation\Monito ring and Reporting Program for the
Upper Santa Ana Wash Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan.
29: Robertson's shall comply with all requirements of local, regional, state and/or
federal rules, regulations, and/or ordinances,
30. 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 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 Conditional Use Permit.
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31 Combined, the Robertson's quarries within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash
Area shall not exceed a production level of 3 million tons annually.
32. (MMP REC-01, RE -0 and RE -(3j Prior to any grading, Robertson's, as part of
the Wash Task Force, shall participate in the implementation of a trail program
within the Planning Area in the following manner. *
a. Robertson's, as part of the Wash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
the City of Redlands for the maintenance of traits within the Planning
Area as set forth in the Trails Master Plan to be developed as part of
implementation of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Planning Area.
The amount of the cash deposit will be determined by an
implementation program outlined within the Trails Master Plan for the
Planning Area.
b. Robertson's, as part of the Wash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
the City of Redlands for the exclusive use of trails education and
outreach programs for the Planning Area, The education outreach
program shall focus on litter and pet waste and include. but not be
limited to the following elements: advertising, community outreach,
strategic partnerships, media, youth education and business and
stakeholder outreach.
31 Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project outside ultimate street
rights-of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
34Upon notification by the public or the City, clean up spilled concrete or aggregate
material on City streets by end of the same business day, or by noon the
following day if notification is given after business hours. Repair damage to
pavement caused by hardened spilled concrete as necessary. Implement
measures to minimize track out of dirt onto City streets. Sweep City streets at
least once a day along the project truck route, or as frequently and at locations,
as required by the City Engineer.
F. The following conditions are performance standards for reclamation:
I. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this permit, Robertson's shall perform mining
and reclamation activities as specified in Mine and Reclamation Plan for the
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's
Ready Mix: Plunge Creek Quarry, Silt Pond Quarry, East Quarry South, updated
January 2008 and approved by the City Council of the City of Redlands on April
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6, 2010. This plan will be referred to hereinafter as the "Mine and Reclamation
Plan."
2. Prior to the placement of topsoil and/or seeding of reclaimed lands, all surfaces
shall be ripped to a minimum depth of 12 inches.
3. The top 6 inches of undisturbed topsoil shall be salvaged for reuse in
revegetation. Unless specifically waived by the Director of Community Director,
salvaged topsoil shall be placed directly on reclamation sites.
4. Stockpiling of topsoil shall be conducted such that movement of the stockpiles for
operational purposes will not occur. Each topsoil stockpile shall be identified by
clearly legible signs which say "Topsoil". Lettering shall be a minimum of 4
inches in height.
5Final reclaimed slopes shall be graded as shown on Exhibit "A" (Reclamation
Phase Map) and, unless restricted by endangered species habitat, is specified as
follows:
a. Maximum reclaimed slope gradient and berms for the East Quarry South
shall not exceed 2:1 (horizontal:vertical).
6. Revegetation' shall be deemed complete when 50 percent of species diversity
and 50 percent of species density have been achieved on all reclaimed sites for
a minimum of two consecutive years. A representative, undisturbed, off-site area
shall be surveyed to determine the baseline for revegetation practices. The
results of revegetation adequacy testing shall be presented in the annual
reclamation report.
7. At the time of termination of the operation for any reason, all equipment,
buildings, structures (unless required for final reclamation) and refuse shall be
removed from the site and all hazards mitigated within one year of operation
termination. Final reclamation shall be initiated within 90 days of operation
termination and completed in one year.
& All roadways, which will not be retained fore post-mining uses, shall be reclaimed
and revegetated with the Riversidian Alluvial Fan species identified in the
Reclamation Plan at the conclusion of mining/hauling activities. Maximum width
of retained roadways shall be 22 feet unless otherwise approved by the
SBVWCD or the City Community Development Director.
9: All pit floors designated for use as recharge basins shall be ripped to a depth of
two (2) feet to break up compaction caused by extractive operations.
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10. If not used for recharge basins within one year of mining completion, pit floors in
designated recharge basins shall be seeded with an erosion control native seed
mix.
11. Each area reclaimed shall be identified on a map and labeled for identification.
All reclamation areas shall be monitored for a minimum of five years following
completion of final reclamation measures. Monitoring shall continue until all
performance criteria are achieved. Annual monitoring reports shall be presented
in accordance with Condition C.I 7J.
12. All equipment and refuse shall be removed from the site prior to gaining
certification of final reclamation.
13. Dependent on professional biological advice, the following species of the
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community shall be included in the
revegetation seed mix at the seeding rate of pounds of pure live seed/acre as
follows:
SPECIES SEEDING RATE
(Pounds of Pure Live Seed/Acre)
California buckwheat 3
Hairy yerba santa 2
Our Lord's candle 0.5
Deerweed 2
Golden yarrow 0.5
California croton I
Goldenbush 1
California sagebrush 1
Lemonadeberry 0.25
White sage 0.5
Laurel sumac 0.25
Native Annuals Seed Mix 10
14. Seeding rates shall be adjusted to account for size of seed and Pure Live Seed
(PLS) rates, A competent revegetation professional shall be consulted to
deterrnine the proper seeding rates for included species.
15. Performance criteria for revegetation success shall be collectively:
• Cover: 20% by native species (or 50% of average existing cover);
• Species Richness: Minimum of 6 perennial shrub species (50% of
existing)
• Density, 10 stems if native perennials/25M2 plot (50%of existing)
• Less than 20 percent non-native species; and
• Recruitment of native plant species seedling must occur.
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16. (MMP AE _4 As mining activities are completed, the slopes of the quarries shall
be reclaimed and revegetated per the approved Mine and Reclamation Plan for
the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by
Robertson's Ready Mix, and approved by the City of Redlands, with plant
species common to the Riversidean Fluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community.
17. (MMP BIO-1 7) The mine operators shall implement reclamation and revegetation
concurrent with ongoing mining per the Mine and Reclamation Plan for the Upper
Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's Ready
Mix and approved by the City of Redlands.
Approved by:
AF
Oscar Orci
Community Development Director
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MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND ENCINEERING DEPARTMEN'r
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 948
Date of C.C. Meeting: August 3, 2010
Applicant: Robertson's Ready Mix
Location: Fast Quarry South
'The applicant shall comply with the following engineering requirements as necessary because
the required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the
surrounding area and for public health and safety:
All requirements for development shall he consistent with requirements set forth in the General
Plan; applicable sections of Redlands Municipal Code; latest edition of Redlands Standard
Specifications and Detail Drawings for Design and Construction ot'Public Improvements"; latest
edition of American Public Works Association "Standard Plans for Public Works" and "Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction — Greenbook", latest edition of"Redlands Water
Systems Standard Specifications", latest edition of"Redlands Sanitary Sewer Systems Standard
Specifications"; and current Redlands policies and guidelines relative to development projects.
A. Within 180 days of issuance of the -rake- permit by USFWS, the following
condition must be completed.
I Submit executed dedication documents with legal descriptions and plats for City
acceptance. 90 days shall be allowed for the review and approval by the City
Engineer of documents, legal descriptions, and plats prior to execution by the
property owners. 'The required dedications are as follows:
a. Dedicate to provide for a 44 foot half street right-of-way width on the east
side Orange Street including comer cutoff to accommodate 50 foot radius
curb returns and pedestrian ramps from the southerly limits of CUP No,
950 to the southerly property line of the parcel currently identified as APN
291-172-01.
b. Dedicate to provide for public use trail casements as required.
cDedicate to provide for adequate slope easements for the required
widening of Orange Street as needed and as approved by the City
Engineer.
& Dedicate to provide for adequate drainage easements for the required
widening of Orange Street its needed and as approved by the City
Engineer.
e. Provide on-site reciprocal drainage casements as needed and as approved
by the City Engineer.
7 All Support documentation shall be submitted kvith the plans to be checked.
Subrnission shall illClUde.
a. Fitle Reports and backup documents f*or ihe propvrty
K A I I record maps and deeds referenced
c, Easement [)ocurricnts
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d: Boundary" and Lot Closure Calculations
e; Record plats, maps and documents
3`. Dedication documents shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered
civil engineer (registered prior to January 1982) in the State; of California and
must be submitted for review and approval before recordation.
B. Prior to the commencement of operations can previously undisturbed ground, the
following condition must be met.
l Pay plan cheek fee for documents/plans listed in this section as established per
resolution. The amount is to be determined at time of plan check submittal.
2. aW'PPPf rasion Control Plan; Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for routine
activities associated with new excavation areas shall be submitted to the City of
Redlands and the Cavity of Highland for review and approval: A copy of the
project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( WPPP) shall be submitted to
the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review. SWPPP Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent and control discharges to the municipal
separate storm sewer (drain) system shall be in effect for the entire duration of
project construction to its completion and acceptance by the City(s)
3, For all development requiring coverage under the state of California General
Storm Water Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance. and whom have,filed
with the State Board a Notice of Intent (NC I), a copy of the Waste Discharger
Identification Number (W DID) and NCI shall be submitted for review and file.
Call (909)782-4 130_
4, The City approved SWC PP documents shall be submitted to the Santa Ana
Regional Water Quality Control Board tsar acceptance and monitoring,.
(: Within 2 years of the Issuance of the CUP, the following conditions must be
completed.
I. The application shall pay; Development Impact Fees that are in effect per City of
Redlands Fee Resolutions ar dlor Municipal Code at the time of payment
? Project Proponent shall subanit to the: City a Traffic "study Haat analyzes mine
production and all rather v=ehicular activity at the project .sites its canter to estimate
the average daily project trips by vehicle type over the lint~* of the project.
`he Traffic Study shall be reviewed and approved by City Staaff, the average
daily trips calculated in the Traffic Study will be used as the basis for calculation
of tray "tic related De elcaptaaent lttapact tees,
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Dk Within Z years of issuance of the "Take" permit by t s.`^►1,'WS, the follow condition
must be completed.
I; Pay plan check tee for documents/plans listed in this section as established per
resolution. The amount is to be determined at plan check; submittal.,
7 Plans required to he submitted shell include;`
. Street Construction and Erasion Control Plans::
K Pavement Striping flans;
C. Street Tree Installation `street trees shall be provided as per the approved
Street Tree lista
d. Street light Installation __ Provide street lighting plan which show
approved locations of service pedestal(s), conduits. strut lights,
appurtenances, and, any necessary detail by Southern California Edison
Company
All plans used as reference for design shall be listed on title: sheet of all plans with
reference numbers. All plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" size sheets. Three
(3) copies of each are required. After final review, plans shall be submitted on
" x 36" size, rain. 4 mil, mylar sheets for City`s approval.
1 Submission of plan sets shall be complete and include all required engineering
designs and drawings listed in leo. `? above. All plans submitted shall be
substantially complete, and no plan check, queue place-holder plans will be
accepted. An incomplete plan submittal will not he accepted for plan cheep.
4 PPP/Erosion Control Plait. Erosion/Sediment Central Plan for the widening
of{grange Street shall be submitted with street construction plans to the City of
Redlands for review and approval. A coy of the project's Storm`Water Pollution
Prevention Plata (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the: City of' Redlands for review.
++'PPP Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent and contrail discharges to
the municipal separate storm sewer (drain) system shall be in effect for the entire
duration of project construction to its completion and acceptance by the C'ity(s),
5. For all development requiring coverage under the state of California General
Storm Water Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance. and whom have filed
with the Mate Board a Notice of Intent (NOI). a copy or the Waste Discharger
Identification Number (°a `I. ID) and NOI shall he submitted for review and file:
Call (909)-782-4130,
'. 'Fater duality ' Iaanagement Plan. A 1 "QMP for the widening of Orange Street
shall be submitted with street construction plans for reviewand approval..
WQ.'vlP shall consist of Feast construction [lest 'lanagenae at Practices (BIMPs)
prepared in accordance with the requirements aandguidelines of the San
Bernardino f"ounty Stormwater Prograam. Fhe requirements of the WQ11VIP shall
remain in effect throughout the life c fthc project.
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7, Finalize Lind obtain all necessary onsite and offsite permissions, permits,
easements. right-ofxav, and properties in order to satisfy the conditions of
approval for this project. Stich items shall itiClUde:
a. Signed/notarized Offsite letter ofpernlission to conduct certain work.
b, Offsite/onsite easement to construct/itistall/iiiaiiitaiii certain
improvements,
C. Offsite/onsite right-of-way to construct/install/maintain certain
improvements,
& Encroachment Permits from C'ity of`f-lighiand. County, and other agencies.
C. 401 Certification (California Regional Water Quality Control Board) and
404 Permit (U.S. Arn-ty Corp of Engineers),
8. All Public improvements shall be designed by licensed Civil Engineer in the State
of California. All existing utilities shall be pc t- to determine the actual
depth if no signed plan is available. Field notes will be submitted at time of
submitting the plan for review and plan checking.
9, The approximate locations of existing underground utilities shall be shown on the
improvement/site/grading plans. The utilities shall he plotted from record and
field data. The City of Redlands and the Engineer assume no liability as to the
exact location of said lines whose locations are riot shown.
10. Final City approved mylars for all public improvements shall be on file with the
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department.
11. Plan requirement for Orange Street frorn the southerly limits of CUP No. 950 to
the north end of the haul road bridge.
a. Install LED ornamental street light(s) with the equivalent illumination of a
150 8,vatt sodium vapor street light, Prepare and submit a separate street
lighting plan for City approval, Street light spacing shall be determined
by the City of design specifications, Installation of one (1) light will be
required. Location of the light will be determined at tine of plan
preparation, Coordinate with City stafffior guidance at that time.
b. Construct a decomposed granite niulti-case trail on the east side of Orange
Street from the northerly limit of the haul road to the southerly boundary
of CUP N'o. 9% The location for the trail will be determined at time of
plan preparation. Coordinate with City staff for guidance at that time.
C. Provide street trees spaced every 40 feet avoiding sewcr arid water laterals.
Prepare and submit a Separate street tree plan for City approval.
12. Provide for adequate drainage facilities. 'I"be applicant shall provide and submit
all necessary fivdrology"hydrauliC StUdies and calculations in accordance with the
San BernarcinlO, County I lydrology )w1anUill.
13, As as condition of and prior to tile Firial aipproval. tile applicant shall ( 1) petition
the City for annexation of tile property comprising, C114" Nt)� 948 to the City's
Ct IP 948
August 3. 2010
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Community Facilities District No. 2004-1. or a similar City community facilities
district, as designed by the City; (2) take actions reasonable or necessary to annex
Such property to community facilities district, and (3) pay the reasonable and
actual costs incurred by the City in annexing the property to the Community
facilities district- all for the purpose of providing funding for the operation and
maintenance of public landscaping, decomposed granite multi-use trail, traffic
signal facilities, street lights, and public right-cat-ways;
14. All irrigation lines that exist within any street right-of-way shall be replaced with
Schedule 40 PVC or as approved by City Fngineer,
15. Improvement bonds must be posted for the total estimated cost of Public
improvements as follows:
Performance 90% in bond form
Performance (Warranty) 10% in cash (minimum $500.00)
Labor and Materials 100% in bond form
Acceptable bond types are Surety Bonds, Letter of Credit from a qualified Bank
or institution, and Cash Deposits.
17, The 10% performance (warranty) security will be retained for casae', year after
completion and acceptance of public improvements by the City for warranty of
Public work.
18. Execute Public fmprovernent Agreement.
E. The foiiowing items are required prior to issuance of the ENCROACIIMENT
PERMIT for construction of improvements.
I Cash cleanup deposit shall be submitted ($1.000.00). Deposit will be reimbursed
after the work is completed and accepted by the City upon written request.
2. Section 4216/4217 of the Government Code reLloires a Dig Alert Identification
Number be issued before a "Permit to Excavate" will be valid. For your Dig Alert
Identification Number, call Underground Service Alert toll free. 1-800-227-2.600,
two () working days prior to conducting any exca%ation.
1 Encroachment Permit application and three (3) sets of City approved plans must
be submitted for all Public improvements. Encroachment Permit fees shall be
paid prior to issuance cat'f"ricroachment Permit.
4. A C'alif'ornia OSHA Permit Number for all work that is five feet (Jeep or deeper
shall he provided. Call (909) 31,93-432 1.
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5A copy of soils rcport is required with recommendation for the final pavement
structural section to be submitted prior to placing of the street pavement. The
report shall include test results and boring/sampling locations,
6. A traffic control plan shall be prepared in accordance with the latest revision of
Chapter 5 of the State or California Traffic Manual or W.A.T,C.1-4. manual,
submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an
encroachment permit. The plan shall show all required construction signage,
warning devices, road closures, detours, delineation, phasing schedules and
anticipated durations of closures and detours for any work within the public right-
of-way. The plans shall provide names and 24-hour phone numbers of
individuals who can be contacted regarding traffic control measures.
7. Provide proof of bonding and agreement requirements as described ill Nos. 15 -
17 of Section '-D".
8. Apply slurry seal to existing pavement as required by the City Engineer prior to
pavernent striping operations across the area where existing pavement striping is
to be modified as part of the required street improvement work.
9. Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project Outside ultimate street
rights-of-way unless otherwise approved:by the City Engineer.
10. Reconstruct existing public improvements removed or damaged during
construction of required improvements by the Applicant. Repair of pavement may
include asphalt concrete overlay, T-cut trench repair and/or slurry seal. The limits
of pavement repair shall be across all or a portion of the damaged pavement as
determined by the City Engineer.
It. Pay for relocation of any eXiSting public utilities if found to be in conflict with
required street improvements. Coordinate with the respective public utility
companies.
F. The following items are required prior to approval of APPLICATION FOR
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION and prior to WATER METER
INSTALLATION.
None
G. The following items are required prior to recordation of NOTICE OF
COMPLETION for all required public improvements.
I All requiretnentsas described in Sections A, 13, C. DF, and F of these conditions
ot'approval shall be triet,
2. All Improvements shall be revicwed and accepted by the ('its U'rigineer.
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3. Owner's Licensed land Surveyor shall reset survey points. monuments, record
corners, and centerline ties that were destroyed daring construction and shall file
Comer Records for these points prior to completion of the project with San
Bernardino County Surveyor. Copies of information shall be furnished to the
,Municipal Utilities and Engineering, Department.
. All work shill be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. All as-built
plans shall he delivered to the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department for
review and approval as well as a Cly-ROM Av*,g File cif the gas-built plans:.
5. A list ofas;built infrastructure improvement quantities shall be provided in the
Excel format provided by the City showing quantities for each street segment (i.e
pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, etc.)
6• Streets may be required to have a seat coat applied at the option of the City
Engineer. Type of seat coat is to be determined by the City Engineer.
. Resurface existing roadway as directed by the City Engineer cute to utility
installations and construction damage.
g. Existing striping shall he removed and replaced as necessary, New striping and:
pavement markings shall be installed as required by the City Engineer:
If. Within live years of issuan a irI'`"Take" permit by USI"WS, the following conditions
must be completed
1. All requirements as described in Sections A, B, C,1 D, E, F and G of these
conditions of approval shall be met.
I 'rhe following items are required prior to release of
BONDS/WAR12A,'h TI S/DEPOSITS.
J All requirements as described in Sections A, B. C, 1). F. F. G and 14 of these
conditions of approval shall he rnet.
2 The release of bonds/warranties/deposits must be requested in writing to the City
Engineer. Alloy, .30 days lir the processing of the bond releasc:is .
ROSEMARY ITIOFRNINC Initialltaiti I
Director of Municipal Utilities
and public Works Enginveriat�.�<<°t"itw Ftagineer
DY/ 'Dakc
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 949
Applicant: Robertson's Ready Mix
Location-, East side of Orange Street Street
Robertson's Slit Pond Quarry
City of Redlands - Conditional Use Permit No, 949
The Conditions of Approval below are continuing Conditions. Failure of the Applicant
and/or Operator to comply with any or all said Conditions may result in the revocation of
this Permit granted to use the subject property(ies), pursuant to Redlands Municipal
Code (RMC) Section 18.192,100.
Some Conditions (denoted by an asterisk "") will not be applicable unless and until the
following actions are completed,
• The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (the District), following a
review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), completes a land
exchange with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM);
• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USF 'S) approves a Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP) and companion Habitat Management Plan (HMP);
• The USFWS, after completion of a Federal Environmental Assessment (EA), issues
an Incidental Take Permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1 )(B) of the Federal
Endangered Species Act for Robertson's's mining activities-, and
• The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) approves a Streambed
Alteration Agreement pursuant to Section J 600 et seq. of the California Fish and
Game Code and makes a Consistency Determination under Section 208(J. I of the
California Endangered Species Act.
This Conditional Use Permit is for implementation of a Mine and Reclamation Plan for
the Silt Pond Quarry located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands. The
Conditional Use Permit shall expire on December 31, 2065 unless an extension of time
has been granted by the City (refer to Exhibit A. Planned Quarry Exhibit), Combined
with the Plunge Creek Quarry and the East Quarry South, which are also Robertson's
operations within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, the Silt Pond
Quarry shall be permitted to produce up to a combined 3,000,000 tons annually
I. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall become null and void.
. Unless all Conditions have been complied with and the occupancy or use
of the landor existing structures authorized by such Conditional Use
Permit has teen place within twenty-four (24) months atter the approval
of said Permit.*
b. Where circumstances beyond the control of the Applicant cause delays
which do not permit compliance with the:time limitation established in this
Section. The reviewing authority may grant an extension of time for a
period of not to exceed an additional twelve (12) months. Applications for
such extension of time must set 'forth, in writing, the reasons for this
extension and shall be filed together with a fee, as established by the City
Council; with the Planning division no less than sixty (60) nor more than
ninety (90) calendar days before the expiration of the twenty-four (24)
month period.,
NOTE: All required on-site and offsite improvements small be completed and approved
prior to final inspections for occupancy of any building or structure.
2. This Conditional Use Permit shall supersede all existing mining permits and/or
entitlements approved by the City of Redlands and/or the County of San
Bernardino..
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. Prior to the commencement of operations, the following conditions must
be satisfied:
1. The applicant shall revise the reclamation plan to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community development to reflect changes outlined in the Conditions o
Approval for the Reclamation Plan. The revised Reclamation;Plan shall be bound
in a 3-ring notebook and shall incorporate the revegetation plan, test plot plan,
Notice of Intent (NON) and storm Water Pollution prevention Flan, Financial
Assurances Estimates, and Conditions of Approval. said reclamation plan shall
be kept at the site at all times and be available to the inspector at all required
monitoring visits. The revised Reclamation Plait and; attendant maps shall be
identified as Exhibit A to this approval.
. Fund a deposit account with the City of Redlands, which will be used to review all
required mitigation monitoring plans and reports, financial assurance estimates,
and conduct inspections, in the sum of $10,000.00 for the first three years of the
life of this permit, and in the sum of $2,500.00 for the fourth year.. A balance of
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$2,500.00 shall thereafter be maintained in the deposit account through the
expiration of the permit.
3. Clearly legible metal signs denoting "Disturbance Limits" shall be placed along
the inside limits of the buffer area adjacent to all property lines/permit
boundaries. Lettering shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height. At a minimum,
signs shall be placed every 300 feet around the perimeter of the permit area
where undisturbed ground adjoins the permit area. All signs shall be in place
prior to the commencement of extraction activities and shall be maintained over
the life of the operations,*
4. The permittee shall utilize the existing groundwater monitoring wells located in
the vicinity, in coordination with SB CD, site to monitor groundwater depths.
The monitoring well(s) shall be depicted and identified on the approved
Reclamation Plan.
5, The operator shall provide the City of Redlands with an acceptable form of
financial assurance for the reclamation plan. The financial assurance shall be
available to both the City and the Department of Conservation.
6. Prior to the commencement of mining activities on previously disturbed and
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, Financial Assurances
payable to the City of Redlands and the Department of Conservation shall be
filed with the City. The amount shall be calculated based on a cost estimate
submitted by the Applicant and approved by the City for the estimated
reclamation of mining in the previously disturbed and undisturbed areas and shall
be submitted within sixty (60) days after Project approval. Each year, following
the annual mine site inspection, the assurance amount shall be adjusted to
account for new lands disturbed by the surface mining operations, inflation, and
reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the approved Reclamation
Plan.
The financial assurance is not established to replace the operator's responsibility
for reclamation or mitigation, but to assure funding for the Reclamation Plan and
mitigation measures. Should the applicant fail to perform or operate within all of
the requirements of the approved reclamation plan, the City or Department of
Conservation shall follow the procedures outlined in Section 2773.1 and 27741
of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), regarding the forfeiture of
the assurance and applicable administrative penalties, to bring the applicant into
compliance. The requirements for the financial assurance will terminate when the
approved project, mitigation measures, and final Reclamation Plan have been
completed.
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7. The permit area shall be mapped by a licensed land surveyor and boundaries of
the permit area shall be appropriately marked as follows to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director:
a. At all angle points.
b. At the intersections of the limits of the property,
cOffset markers shall be used and property identified as such, in place of
markers that would be an obstruction in traveled way.
d. Markers must be Portland Cement Concrete or steel posts firmly
embedded into the ground with a minimum above ground height of two
feet. The operator shall maintain these markers to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director while the reclamation plan remains in
force. These markers shall be removed when the approved Project,
Mitigation Measures and final reclamation have been completed and
approved in accordance with the established criteria.
e. The initial survey shall include permit boundaries, property line lengths,
widths, and setbacks from property lines and elevations at various
locations, so as to accurately depict the existing conditions.
f, This initial survey, once submitted and accepted by the City, shall serve as
the datum for all future topographic comparisons following the start-up of
the operations.
8. Prepare a detailed mine phasing plan for approval by the Community
Development Director. The plan shall provide for the completion of reclamation
as quickly as possible following phased resource depletion.
9Lockable gates shall be placed at all vehicular access points to the permit area.
10. (MMP AIR-3) Robertson's and Cemex Construction Materials LLC (Cemex) shall
enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOO) that provides for scheduling
the transportation of materials so that both operators are not transporting
material on the same day from the south half of the northeast quarter of Section
11, Township I South, Range 3 West, San Bernardino Meridian. A copy of the
MOU shall be filed with the City of Redlands and the City of Highland prior to
mining in this previously described area.
11. Prior to any mining activity on any new undisturbed land related to this
Conditional Use Permit, the Wash Task Force (of which the Applicant is a
member) shall first obtain approval of the HCP and issuance of a Section 10a,
Incidental Take Permit from the USFWS and a Section 1080.1, Consistency
Determination from the California Department of Fish & Game,
12. (MMP HAZ-3) Prior to any project-related ground-disturbing activities on
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, a site-specific Phase I
environmental site assessment (ESA) in accordance with Department of Toxic
Substances Control ( TSC) standards shall he completed and submitted to the
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City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review. In the event that hazardous
materials are discovered, Robertson's shall provide evidence to the appropriate
agencies that remediation and/or mitigation of said site has been completed to
the satisfaction of the appropriate foal, regional, State, and/or federal entity,
prior to any ground-disturbing activities within 1€0 feet of any hazardous material
site identified during a project-specifies Phase I FSA.
13 (IMP AIR-1) Cuff road diesel-fueled vehicles used for construction and/or
operations under this permit shall comply, as applicable, with the California Air
Resources Board's emission standards specified in Sections 2449 through
2449.3 of Article 4.8, Chapter g, [division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code o
Regulations.
1 ; (MMP AIR,-2)' Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction and/or'
operations under this permit shall have exhaust particulate traps or superior
technology certified and/or verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board installed, if such traps are available.
15. (IMP AIR-2) Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction shall be fitted
with the most modem or superior emission control devices and be kept in proper
tune to minimize construction vehicle emissions, where feasible.
1& (MMP BIO-24) As part of its mining expansion, Robertson's shall remove trees
and other significant vegetation that may provide nesting habitat for migratory
birds from the mining areas between September 1 and March 1, outside of the
nesting season. If trees or other significant vegetation must be removed during
the nesting season,, a nesting bird survey shell be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 days prior to any grading or vegetation clearing; If
nesting birds are found within the areas to be impacted by the project the nest
and a 100-foot buffer area (20( feet for raptors) around the nest shall be
protected and maintained until the biologist determines that young have fledged
anal/or that the nests are no longer active.; The buffer areas shall be delineated
with orange construction fencing.
17. (MMP BIO-25) Prior to mining within all mining expansion areas, Robertson's
shall conduct a habitat assessment for burrowing Owl. If habitat is observed, a
focused burrowing owl survey shall be conducted during breeding! season (March
1 - August 1) per approved surveyprotocols_ If occupied burrows are found
appropriate measures shall be implemented which may include one or mord of
the following in consultation with the California Department of Fish and Came
(CDFG):
a. Avoid disturbance within tat} feet of occupied burrows during non-
breeding season and within 250 feet during breeding season; and/or
b; If owls must be moved„ passive relocation during the non-breeding season
per C PC recommendations .shall be implemented.
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c: A burrowing owl pre-construction survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 dans prior to any grading or vegetation clearing
in areas with potential burrowing owl habitat not previously mitigated. If
nesting owls or occupied burrows are found within the areas to be
impacted, the above mitigation measure shall be implemented.
18, Should cultural resources be discovered during project construction and/or
mining, all work in the area of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist;
shall be retained by the project sponsor to investigate the fired" and to make
recommendations on its disposition. If human remains are encountered during
construction all work shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner's
Office shall be contacted pursuant to Health and Safety Code provisions,
a. (MMP" CUL-1) A qualified archaeological monitor shall be present during
initial ground disturbing activities in the mining portion of the proposed
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Planning Area ("the planning Area-`).
The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily malt or redirect
construction and/or mitring activities in the vicinity of the find until the find
can be evaluated by a certified archaeologist.
b. (MMP CUL-2) In the event of a new find, salvage; excavation and
reporting shall be required. The Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for
archaeological documentation shall be followed by a qualified
archaeologist.;
19. (MMP CUL- ) If the archaeological sites CA-SBR-6075H. CA-SBR-6076H or CA-
SBR-6087H cannot be avoided during implementation of the proposed project
further study as detailed below shallbe necessary for mitigation*
a. Subsurface Testing: This would consist of a limited subsurface data
collection program to help determine the depth and distribution of the
resource.
b Archival Research. Archival research could yield eld specific data regarding
the origin and age of found resources and/or artifacts and place there in:
an historical context.
C. data Recovery, If the resources and/or artifacts are determined to be
eligible for the California Register of Historic Resources;- additional
archaeological data recovery excavations would be necessary. Data
recovery shall consist of a research design, hand and/or block
architectural excavation, laboratory analysis; research" a data recovery
report and curation of collected artifacts.
M ( ll' -5) All loads in open street-legal trucks shall be no higher than 6.
inches below the top of the truck wall or shall be covered, and shall he subject to
spat inspection pursuant to the Community Development Director of the City of
Redlands or his or her assignee.
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21, (MMP HYD-1) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a storm water
pollution prevention Plan (SWPPP) for routine mining activities associated with
new excavation areas. The SWPPP shall emphasize structural and nonstructural
best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment. Robertson's shall
submit the SWPPP to the City of Highland and the City of Redlands for review
and approval
22 (MMP HYD42) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPC P) for all mining area activities and
shall outline the methods and locations that would be used for disposal of debris
handled or produced on site during excavation. The plan shall also include
handling and cleanup procedures of any accidental releases at the mining site.
Disposal of maintenance and/or excavation waste is subject to compliance with
all applicable waste disposal regulations and requirements. Robertson's shall
submit the SPCCP to the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review
and approval,
23. (MMP /AES-1) Prior to initial grading for the Silt Pond Quarry where sufficient
space is available, RRM shall create and maintain a berm on the northern and
eastern boundary of the quarry that parallels 5th street and Orange Street-
Boulder Avenue. RRM shall plant the berm with plant species common to the
Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community as approved by the San
Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (the District) and by the City of
Redlands, The berm design will incorporate curvilinear contours and varied berm
heights so that the berm appears more natural. Berm and landscaping plans
shall be submitted to the District and the City of Redlands for review and
approval.
B. Within 180 days of project commencement, the following conditions must
be completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director:
1 The applicant shall prepare a plan for the implementation of revegetation test
plots. Said plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director, This plan shall become part of the revised reclamation
plan. The plan shall be implemented on the first area available for reclamation.
The test plots may be coordinated with Cemex's extractive sites in the Upper
Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, such that test plots need only be
implemented at one site and subsequent data shared between operators.
2. A plan shall be prepared and implemented to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director for the purpose of controlling weeds on all areas of the
site. The weed control plan shall augment weed control measures identified in
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the Revegetation Plan. The weed control plan shall be submitted within 180 days
of Reclamation Plan approval.
1 An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be prepared to describe specific
measures to be put in place that will prevent uncontrolled erosion and eliminate
potential drainage hazards. The plan shall be presented on a map showing the
location and size of specific erosion and sedimentation control structures. Said
plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
4. Robertson's shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding or other
appropriate mechanism with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District,
with the intent of providing full access to designated internal haul roads and
specified mining pit areas for storage and processing of material by said District
during periods of emergency flood control cleanup operations.
C. Within two years of issuance of "Take" permit by USFWS, the following
conditions must be completed:
1, Maintain traffic pattern for company and non-company trucks in accordance with
Access Alternative D as described in the EIR and the traffic study for the project
The proposed 5th Street haul road exit shall only be used by project traffic that
goes south on SR 210. All other project traffic shall use the Alabama Street
access. Install a camera/DV R system at the 5th Street haul road exit that is
capable of monitoring, counting and recording image and traffic data for a
minimum of 30 days.
2. Install a video detection system at the Alabama Street project entrance. Install a
camera/DVR system capable of monitoring, counting, and storing image <and
traffic data for a minimum of 30 days,
D. Within five years of issuance of "Take" permit by LISFWS, the following
conditions must be completed:
1 Control public access to mining areas via the Orange Street haul road accesses.
Install fencing, gates and signage etc, as required by the City Engineer. Lock the
access gates daily when the Orange Street plant is closed.
2. Relocate/modify existing traffic signals per City specifications to accommodate
required street widening at various locations including the Alabama and the
Orange Street project entrance.
E. The operator shall comply with the following conditions during the term of
the Reclamation Plan for the project:
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The City of Redlands and the City of Highland shall be notified within thirty (30)
days in writing about any:
a. Inactive periods of operation for one year or more;
b. Changes of company ownership, address or telephone number during the
life of the Reclamation Plan;
C. Any changes to provisions of lease agreements or real property that will
affect the approved Reclamation Plan,
2. If the operation or Reclamation Plan procedures substantially change from those
outlined in the approved Reclamation Plan an amendment shall be filed and
approved by the City before such changes are made effective.
3. Reclamation of the site shall commence as soon as feasible.
4. The project site shall be inspected annually to insure compliance with the
Conditional Use Permit and Reclamation Plan.
5. Maximum pit depth in the Silt Pond Quarry shall be 150 feet below pre-mining
ground surface,
6. Operations shall not be conducted within 20 feet of groundwater. No operations
shall be conducted in standing water.
7There shall be no expansion of use beyond the scope and nature described in
the Reclamation Plan without first obtaining approval.
8. All drainage control structures <shall be maintained free of debris and in good
working order,
9: Safety berms a minimum of three (3) feet in height shall be placed at the top of
slope above all working areas, including internal haul roads.
10, Mining advancement shall be conducted in small areas along the periphery of the
reclamation plan area. The working face shall not be more than 30 feet in height
and shall be regraded to final slope conditions as soon as possible following
resource recovery. This condition is intended to result in the greatest amount of
reclamation over the shortest time period,
11. Reclamation of mined lands shall be completed as quickly as possible following
mining operations. Regrading and revegetation shall be completed on sites as
small as one acre following resource recovery.
12. The operator shall remove yucca, cacti, and other unique species deemed
suitable for transplanting by the project biologist. The removed plants shall either
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be directly replanted to slopes ready for revegetation or be maintained for future
revegetation activities.
13. As an area is cleared for mining, vegetation shall be chipped and placed in
topsoil piles or used as mulch covering for revegetation.
14. Prior to revegetation, soil analysis shall be conducted on the areas to be
reclaimed to determine the presence or absence of essential elements as
compared to natural local soils. If nutrients deficiencies are noted, soil
amendments shall be added, as necessary, in an effort to replicate natural topsoil
conditions.
15. Revegetation methods identified in the reclamation plan text shall be applied
during revegetation.
16. Conduct and/or compile quarterly groundwater depth measurements from
groundwater monitoring wells. Quarterly groundwater level measurement shall
continue for the duration of the approved Reclamation Plan.
17. An Annual Monitoring Report shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development not later than July I of each year. Each annual report shall include
the following:
a. Identification of new disturbance.
bDepth of pit areas within thirty (30) days of the date of the Annual
Monitoring Report.
cProvide a map showing current status of all areas within the permit area
including:
1) New disturbance within past 12 months.
2) Areas reclaimed within previous 12 months.
3) Location of test plots.
4) Location of topsoil stockpiles.
5) Proposed new disturbance during the up-coming year.
6) Identification of areas proposed for reclamation during the up-
coming year (beginning July 1).
7) The areas where mining is restricted due to the presence, or
potential presence of endangered species.
d. An aerial photo at a scale of 1 400' taken within the last 6 months of
reporting year.
e. Description of test plot results.
f: Description of reclamation activities completed during the previous year
to include:
1) seed collection,
2) revegetation,
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revegetation success for all areas which have been revegetated,
but which have not yet achieved revegetation success criteria;
)< vertebrate recoloniati + ,
repair of areas with excessive erosion,
a statement that reclamation has been initiated on all areas
available for reclamation in accordance with the approved
reclamation plan.
91 Devised Financial Assurance Estimate,
h. [description of monitoring activities during the past 1: -month period
including ground water elevations and ethers.
i The Annual Monitoring Report shall provide adequate explanation of why
areas may not be reclaimed due to the presence of endangered species.
1& Robertson's shall comply with Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust) of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District during mining operations and reclamation including;
but not limited to, watering of haul roads, limiting truck speeds, watering of
disturbed areas and stockpiles of fine materials, use of chemical stabilizers on
haul roads, and routine maintenance of equipment and trucks.
19. Robertson's 'shah comply with Rule 1157 {PMIO Emission Deductions from
Aggregate and Related Operations) of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District during ruining operations.
0. Mining operations shall be discontinued if wind speeds exceed 25 mph.
1. Robertson's shall provide a contact person and telephone number reachable 24
hours per day for notification of spills from vehicles carrying Robertson's:
products on public roads in the vicinity of the operation's driveways and freeway
access paints. Upon notification, Robertson's will remove and/or cleanup said
spills before noon of the day following the day of the spill
22. Robertson's shall comply with all requirements of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPCE ).
1 Strobe lights shall be installed for use during night operations on all off road'
equipment as allowed by the bine Safety and Health Administration INA and
the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA)
4. Robertson's may not store equipment and materials on its property in such a°way
as to constitute a nuisance as defined by Redlands Municipal Code.
.. Rock crushing equipment may not be operated before 5 a.m. or after 19 p.m. on
any day'of the year.
26, Mining hours of operation shall be from 4 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, 6
AM to 6 PM on Saturdays with no processing allowed on Sunday, Shipping shall
be allowed 7 days per week, 24 hours per day,
27� The Applicant shall reimburse the City for staff time and materials associated
with the enforcement of the ;SMA RA 2771 Lead Agency Agreement.
28, Compliance with all applicable mitigation measures listed in the Appendix L of
the Final EIR and entitled MitigationlMonitoring and Reporting Program for the
Upper Santa Ana Wash Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan.
29: Robertson's shall comply with all requirements of local, regional, state and/or
federal rules, regulations, and/or ordinances.
Q. 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 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 Conditional Use Permit.
31, Combined, the Robertson's quarries within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash
Area shall not exceed a production level of 3 million tons annually.
32. (MMP REC-01, REC-02 and REC-t3) Prior to any grading, Robertson's, as part of
the Wash Task Force, shall participate in the implementation of a trail program
within the Planning Area in the following manner.
a. Robertson's, as part of the Wash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
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the City of Redlands for the maintenance of trails within the Planning
Area as set forth in the Trails Master Plan to be developed as part of
implementation of a Habitat Conservation'flan for the Planning Area:
The amount of the cash deposit will be determined by an
implementation programa outlined within the Trails Muter Plan for the
Planning Area.
b, Robertson's, as pert of the dash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
the City of Redlands for the exclusive use of trails education and
outreach programs for the Planning Area.The education outreach
program shall focus on litter and pet waste and include, but not be
limited to the following elements: advertising, community outreach,
strategic partnerships, media, youth education and business and
stakeholder outreach.
6 . Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project outside ultimate street
rights-of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
. Upon notification by the public or the City, dean up spilled concrete or aggregate
material on City streets by end of the same business day, or by noon the
following day if notification is given 'after business hours. Repair damage to
pavement caused by hardened spilled concrete as necessary. Implement
measures to minimize trach out of dirt onto City streets. Sweep City streets at
least once a day along the project truck route, or as frequently and at locations
as required by the City Engineer.
6. Maintain a minimum pit setback of 68 feet from the Orange Street Right-of-Way.
Within this setback install and maintain a landscape screen for the life of the
operations. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Community Development
Director for review and approval.
F. The following conditions are performance standards for reclamation'
I. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this permit, Robertson's shall perform mining
and reclamation activities as specified in Mine and Reclamation Plan for the
Upper Santa Ana River Wash ,aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's
Ready Mix. Plunge Creek Quarry, Silt Pond Quarry, East Quarry South, updated
January 2008 and approved by the City Council of the City of Redlands on April
, 2630 This plan will be referred to hereinafter as the "Mine and Reclamation
Plan."
2. prior to the placement of topsoil and/or seeding of reclaimed lands, all surfaces
shall be ripped to a minimum depth of 12 inches.
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3. The top 6 inches of undisturbed topsoil shall be salvaged for reuse in
revegetation. Unless specifically waived by the Director of Community Director,
salvaged topsoil shall be placed directly on reclamation sites.
4. Stockpiling of topsoil shall be conducted such that movement of the stockpiles for
operational purposes will not occur. Each topsoil stockpile shall be identified by
clearly legible signs which say "Topsoil". Lettering shall be a minimum of 4
inches in height.
5, Conduct a geotechnical stability analysis of the 11 slopes proposed for final
reclamation at the Silt Pond Quarry. Final reclaimed slopes shall be graded to
gradient which is stable and will protect public safety as determined by the
geotechnical stability analysis, Final reclaimed slopes on the east side of the pit
shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal:vertical)
6. Revegetation' shall be deemed complete when 50 percent of species diversity
and 50 percent of species density have been achieved on all reclaimed sites for
a minimum of two consecutive years, A representative, undisturbed, off-site area
shall be surveyed to determine the baseline for revegetation practices. The
results of revegetation adequacy testing shall be presented in the annual
reclamation report.
7. At the time of termination of the operation for any reason, all equipment,
buildings, structures (unless required for final reclamation) and refuse shall be
removed from the site and all hazards mitigated within one year of operation
termination. Final reclamation shall be initiated within 90 days of operation
termination and completed in one year.
8. All roadways, which will not be retained for post-mining uses, shall be reclaimed
and revegetated with the Riversidian Alluvial Fan species identified in the
Reclamation Plan at the conclusion of mining/hauling activities. Maximum width
of retained roadways shall be 22 feet unless otherwise approved by the
SBVWCD or the City Community Development Director.
9, All pit floors designated for use as recharge basins shall be ripped to a depth of
two (2) feet to break up compaction caused by extractive operations.
10If not used for recharge basins within one year of mining completion, pit floors in
designated recharge basins shall be seeded with an erosion control native seed
mix.
11. Each area reclaimed shall be identified on a map and labeled for identification.
All reclamation areas shall be monitored for a minimum of five years following
completion of final reclamation measures. Monitoring shall continue until all
performance criteria are achieved. Annual monitoring reports shall be presented
in accordance with Condition C.171.
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12. All equipment and refuse shall be removed from the site prior to gaining
certification of final reclamation.
13. Dependent on professional biological advice, the following species of the
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community shall be included in the
revegetation seed mix at the seeding rate of pounds of pure live seed/acre as
follows:
SPECIES SEEDING RATE
(Pounds of Pure Live Seed/Acre)
California buckwheat 3
Hairy verba santa 2
Our Lord's candle 0.5
Deerweed 2
Golden yarrow 0.5
California croton I
Goidenbush 1
California sagebrush I
Lemonadeberry 0.25
White sage 0.5
Laurel sumac 0.25
Native Annuals Seed Mix 10
14. Seeding rates shall be adjusted to account for size of seed and Pure Live Seed
(PLS) rates. A competent revegetation professional shall be consulted to
determine the proper seeding rates for included species.
15. Performance criteria for revegetation success shall be collectively:
• Cover, 2(l% by native species or 50% of average existing cover);
• Species Richness: Minimum of 6 perennial shrub species (50% of
existing)
• Density: 10 stems if native perennials/2 5M2 plot (50% of existing)
• Less than 20 percent non-native species, and
• Recruitment of native plant species seedling must occur.
16. (MMP AES-4) As mining activities are completed, the slopes of the quarries shall
be reclaimed and revegetated per the approved Mine and Reclamation Plan for
the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by
Robertson's Ready Mix, and approved by the City of Redlands, with plant
species common to the Riversidean Fluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community.
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7. (MMP BIO- The mine operators shall implement reclamation and r ve et tion
concurrent with ongoing mining per the erre and Reclamation Plan for the Upper
Santa Arra .driver Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's Ready
Mix and approved by the City of Redlands
Approved
Oscar €7ri
Community Development Director
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MUNICIPAL uril.ITIES AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REQUIRUMENTS
CONDITIONAL IJSE PERMIT NO. 949
Date of C.C. Meeting: August 3, 2010
Applicant: Robertson's Ready Mix
Location- Silt Pond Quarry
The applicant shall comply with the following engineering requirements as necessary because the
required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area
and for public health and safety
All requirements for development shalt be consistent with requirements set forth in the General
Plan; applicable sections of Redlands Municipal Code; latest edition of "Redlands Standard
Specifications and Detail Drawings for Design and Construction of Public Improvements"; latest
edition of American Public orks>Association "Standard Plans for Public Works" and -Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction ® Greenbook"; latest edition of -Redlands Water
Systems Standard Specifications" latest edition of "Redlands Sanitary Sewer Systems Standard
Specifications"; and current Redlands policies and guidelines relative to development projects.
A. Within 180 days of issuance of the "Take" permit by [1S VAS, the following condition
must be completed.
I Submit executed dedication documents with legal descriptions and plats for City
acceptance. 90 days shall be allowed for the review and approval by the City
Engineer of documents, legal descriptions, and plats prior to execution by the
property owners. The required dedications are as f6llo-,N-s:
a. Dedicate to provide for a 44 foot half street right-of-way width on the west
side Orange Street including comer cutoff to accommodate 50 foot radius
curb returns and pedestrian ramps from the Highland City limits to the
southerly property line of the parcel currently identified as APIA 291-1;21-01,.
Acquire and dedicate additional street rights-of-way (curb width plus 12 feet
minimum) beyond the General Plan width when needed for construction of
required turn lanes at the Orange Street proiect entrance.
K Dedicate to provide for public use trail easements as required.
C, Dedicate to provide for adequate slope eaasements< for the required widening
of Oran,'xe Street as needed and as approved by the City Engineer.
d. Dedicate to provide fc)r adequate drainage easements for the required
widening of Orange Street as needed and as approved by the City Engineer.
e. Dedicate to provide on-site reciprocal drainage easements as needed and as
approved by the City Engineer
2. All Support dOCUnientation shall be submitted "'ith the plans to he checked,
Subriiission shall illClUde:
as Title fzeports and bacd
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C1C11tS lor the property
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b. AB record niaps ,arid deeds referenced
C. Easement DOCUMCWS
CLI P 949
August 3, ?t110
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& Boundary and Lot Closure Calculations
e> Record plans, inaps and documents
3. Dedication documents shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered
civil engineer (registered prior to January 1982) in the State of California and must
be Submitted for review and approval before recordation,
a. Prior to the commencement of operations on previously undisturbed ground, the
following condition must be met.
I Pay plan check fee for documents/plans listed in this section as established per
resolution. The amount is to be determined at time of plan check submittal.
2. SWPPP/Erosion Control Plan. Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for routine activities
associated with new excavation areas shall be submitted to the City of Redlands
and the City of Highland for review and approval. A copy of the project's for
Water Pollution Prevention Plan-(S WPPP) shall be submitted to the City of Redlands
and the City of Highland for review, SWPPP Best Management Practices (BMPs) to
prevent and control discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer (drain) system
shall be in effect for the entire duration of project construction to its completion and
acceptance by the City(s).
3. For all development requiring coverage under the state of California General Storm
Water Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance, and whom have filed with the
State Board a Notice of Intent (NOI), a copy of the Waste Discharger Identification
Number (WDID) and NON shall be submitted for review and file. Call (909)782-
41X
4. The City approved SW PPI' documents shall be submitted to the Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board for acceptance and monitoring.
C. Within 2 years of the Issuance of the CUP, the following conditions must be completed.
I The application shall pay Development Impact Fees that are in effect per City of
Redlands Fee Resolutions and/or Municipal Code at the time of payment.
2. Project Proponent shall submit to the City a Traffic Study that analyzes mine
production and all other vehicular activity at the project sites in order to estimate the
average daily project trips by vehicle type over the life of the project. The'Fraffie
Study shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff. The average daily trips
calculated in the Traffic Study %vill he used as the basis fbr calculation of traffic
related Development Impact fees.
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D. Within 2 years of issuance of the "'Fake" hermit by USFWS, the follow condition must
be completed.
1. lay plan: check fee for documents/plans listed in this section as established per
resolution. The artiount is to be determined at plan check submittal.
'laws required to be submitted shall include':
at: Street Construction and Erosion Control Plans;
Pavement `striping Plans;
c. Street Tree Installation _w `street trees shall be provided as per the approved
Street "free List
d Traffic Sial Modification/Construction;
e, Street Light Installation -- Provide street lighting plan which show approved
locations of service pedestal(s); conduits, street lights, appurtenances, and
,my necessary detail by Southern California Edison Company;
All plans used as reference:for design shall be listed on title sheet of all plans with
reference numbers. All plans shall be submitted on 4" 36" size sheets, Three (3)
copies of each are required, After final review, plans shall be submitted on 4" x 36"
size, rain. 4 rail, mylar sheets for C:`ity,s approval.
3. Submission of plan sets shall be complete and include all required engineering;
designs and drawings listed in leo. 2 above. All purrs submitted shall be
substantially complete: and no plan check queue place-holder plants will be accepted.
An incomplete plana submittal will not be accepted for plan check.
4. SWPPP/Erosion Control Plana. Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for the widening of
Orange Street shall be submitted with street construction plans to the City of
Redlands for review and approval, A. copy of the project's Storni Water pollution
Prevention Ilan ( ; 'PPP) shall be submitted to the City of Redlands lands for review.
SWPPP Best Management Practices( MPs) to prevent and control discharges to the
municipal separate storm sewer drain system shall be in effect for the entire
duration of protiect construction to its completion and acceptance by the City(s)
For all development requiring coverage under the stag of California General Storni
Water Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance, and whom have; filed with tire:..
State Board a Notice of Intent ( Cy':I), a copy of the Waste Discharger Identification
Number
umber ( 'IND) and : OI shall be submitted for review and file, Call (909)782-
4130.
909)7 ?-413th.
fa. Water Quality Management >Plan. AQ,*VIP for the widening of Orange, Street'
shall be submitted with street construction plans for review and approval. WQMP
shall consist of past construction (lest klanagement Practices (BMPs) prepared in
accordance wvith the r°egUirement and guidelines of the Sara Bernardino C'otrr°rtyx
Stormwvaater Program. 'I"he requirements of (lie Q 11,) shall remain in effect
throughout the life ofthe project.
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7. Finalize and obtain all necessary onsite and offsite permissions, permits, easements,
right-of-way, and properties in order to satisfy the conditions of approval for this
project, Stich items shall include:
a. Signed/notarized Offisite letter of permission to conduct certain work,
b. Oftsitelonsite casement to construct/[n talI/mai main certain improvements,
c. OtTsite/onsite right-of-way to construct/install/inaintain certain
improvements.
d. Encroachment Permits from City of Highland, County, and other agencies.
e 401 Certification (Califorma Regional Water Quality Control Board) and 404
Permit (U.S. may Corp of Engineers).
8. All public improvements shall be designed by licensed Civil Engineer in the State of
California. All existing utilities shall be pot-holed to determine the actual depth if no
signed plan is available. Field notes will be submitted at time of submitting the plan
for review and plan checking.
9The approximate locations of existing underground utilities shall be shown on the
improvement/site/grading plans. The utilities shall be plotted from record and field
data. The City of Redlands and the Engineer assume no liability as to the exact
location of said=lines whose locations are not shown.
10. Final City approved mylars for all public improvements shall be on rile with the
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department.
If. Plan requirement for Orange Street from the Highland City limits to the southerly
boundary of CUP No. 949. Coordinate construction of all Public improvements on
Orange Street with the City of Highland-
a. Construct standard curb and gutter at 38 feet on the west side of street
centerline to provide for the required acceleration lane. Acceleration lane
length on the west side of Orange Street shall extend from the end of curb
return for the driveway entrance to a point that is 400 feet southerly of the
intersection of the centerline of the driveway entrance with the centerline of
Orange Street.
b. Construct a 420 footlong straight AC berm transition from the end of the curb
and gutter constructed for the acceleration lane described in Condition 1 l
above to the existing edge of pavement.
cConstruct standard street section between new curb or edge of pavement and
street centerline consistent with the City Standard ver'fled through a
geotechnical report. Structural Section of the street shall be based upon
Fraffic Index of' I I e
d. Install [,ED ornamental street lightfs) with the equivalent illumination of a
150 watt sodium vapor street light. Prepare arid submit a separate street
lighting plan for City approval, Street light spacing shall be detertinned by
the ("itof design specifications, Installation of approximately four(4) to rive
(5) fights will he required. Light location along the acceleration lane curb
d1ld gutter constructed is described in Condition I I-a above Nvill be per
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standard City design standards. Location of the lights southerly of the
acceleration lane to the southerly boundary of this CUP will be detennined at
time of plan preparation. Coordinate with City staff for guidance at that time.
e Provide; street trees sp=aced every 40 feet avoiding sever and water laterals.
Prepare and submit a separate street tree plan for City approval.
f" Construct r,ndem allc drain- if necessary.
UTtility relocation, if necessary.
12, Install a:City approved traffic video detection system at the Grange Street project
entrance. Install a camera/DVR system capable of monitoring, counting, and storing
image and traffic data for a minimttan of 0 days.
13.. Construct the Grange Street project entrance as a street type entrance with handicap
ramps and curb returns using a 50' turning radius to accommodate project trucks.
Remove existing,asphalt pavement structural section within the Orange Street project
entrance intersection and reconstruct with a concrete pavement structural section.
14:. Design pavement striping to provide a south bound left turn lane and a north and;
south bound right turn lane at the Grange Strut project entrance as described above.
Prepare and submit a:separate striping plan for City approval.
15 Design to modify the existing traffic signal at the Orange Street project entrance:
Install signal hardware and software as specified. by the Redlands City Engineer. A
Video Detection System with wireless transmission to the City Traffic Signal Center
will be required. Construct roadside barriers to protect the modified signal. Obtain a
construction permit from the City of Redlands and. City of highland.
16. Design to provide for adequate drainage facilities for street construction. 'The
applicant shall provide and submit all necessary hydrology/hydraulic steadies and
calculations in accordance with the San Bernardino County Hydrology Manual.
17 As to condition of and pricer to the final approval, the applicant shall (1} petition the
City for annexation of the property comprising[; CUP No. 949 to the 'City's
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, or a similar City community facilities
district;,as designed by the City; ( ) take actions reasonable or necessary to annex
such property to cornrounity facilities district; and til pay the reasonable and tactual
costs incurred by the City in annexing the property to the community facilities
district; all for the purpose cit"providing= funding; for the operation and maintenance o
public: landscaping. traffic signal facilities, street lights. [arid public right-of-ways.
18, All irrigation lines that exist within any street right-of-way shall be replaced with
Schedule 40 PVC or as approved by City Engineer,
19.: Design and construct Class 2 Bicycle trail can the west'side of Oran e Street
20. Improvement kends must be posted for the total estimated Cost caf public
improper cents its follows:
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Performance 90% in bond form
Performance (Warranty) 10% in cash (minimum $500,00)
Labor and Materials 100% in bond forin
Acceptable bond types are Surety Bonds, Letter of Credit from a qualified Bank or
institution, and Cash Deposits.
The 10% performance (warranty) security will be retained for one year after
completion and acceptance of public improvements by the City for warranty of off-
site work,
22. Execute Public Improvement Agreement.
E. The following items are required prior to issuance of the ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT for construction of improvements.
I Cash cleanup deposit shall be Submitted ($1,000.00). Deposit will be reimbursed
after the work is completed and accepted by the City upon written request.
2. Section 4216/4217 of the Government Code requires a Dig Alert Identification
Number be issued before a "Permit to Excavate" will be valid. For your Dig Alert
Identification Number, call Underground Service Alert toll free, 1-800-227-2600,
two (2) working days prior to conducting any excavation.
3. Encroachment Permit application and three (3) sets of City approved plans must be
submitted for all Public improvements, Encroachment Permit fees shall be paid prior
to issuance of Encroachrrient Permit.
4. A California OSHA Permit Number for all work that is five feet deep or deeper shall
be provided. Call (909)383-4321.
5. A copy of soils report is required with recommendation for the final pavement
structural section to be submitted prior to placing of the street pavement- The report
shall include test results and boring/sampling locations,
6. A traffic control plan shall he prepared in accordance with the latest revision of
Chapter 5 of the State of California Fraffic Manual or W.A.T.C.H. manual,
submitted and apprm"red by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an encroachment
permit, The plan shall show all required construction signage, warning devices, road
closures, detours. delineation, phasing schedules and anticipated durations of
closures and detours for any work within the public right-of-way. The plans shall
provide narnes and 24-hour phone numbers of individuals who can be contacted
regarding traffic control measures.
7. Provide proof of bonding and agreement requirements as described in Nos. 20 - 22
of Section -D",
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Apply slurry seal to existing pavement as required by the City Engineer prior to
pavement striping operations across the area where existing pavement striping is t
he modified as part of the required street improvement work..
Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project outside ultimate street rights-
of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
10Deconstruct existing,'public improvements removed or damaged during construction
of required improvements by the Applicant, Repair of pavement may include asphalt
concrete overlay, 'l--cut trench repair and/or slurry seat. `rhe limits of pavement
repair shall be across all or a portion of the damaged pavement as determinedby the
City Engineer.
It. Pay for relocation of any existing pudic utilities if found to be in conflict with
required street improvements. Coordinate with the respective public utility
companies.
F. The following items are required prior to approval of APPLICATION FOR WATER
SERVICE CONNECTION CTIC}N and prior to WATER METER INSTALLATION.
None
G. The following items are required prior to recordation of NOTICE OF COMPLETION
TION
for all required public improvements.
I. All requirements as described in Sections A. B, C, D, E, and F of these conditions of
approval shall be met:
2 All improvements shall be reviewed and accepted by the City Engineer.
3, Owner's Licensed Land Surveyor Survey shall be reset survey points, monuments
record comers, and centerline ties that were destroyed during construction and shall
tike Comer records for t o se points prior to completion of the project with San
Bernardino County Surveyor. Copies of information stall be furnished to the
lkunicipal Utilities and Engineering Department.
4, all w=ork shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, All as-built
plans shall be delivered to the Municipal (utilities and Engineering Department for
review and approval as well as a C D-RON-1 .dew file of the as-built plans.
. fr`C list of as-built infrastructure improvement quantities shall be provided in the Excel
torrnaat provided by the City showing quantities for each street segment (i.e.
pavement, curb and gutter. sidewalk, etc:.)
fay Streets may he required to have a'seal coot applied at the option of the City Friginee .
I`pe of seal goat is to be deteraaai ed by the City I ngincer:
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7Resurface existing roadway as directed by the City Engineer due to utility
installations and construction damage.
8. Existing striping shall be removed and replaced as necessary. New striping and
pavement markings shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
9. Contractors will be required to pave new streets in two (2) phases with last phase
being delayed until 95 percent of construction has been completed, or on approval of
the City Engineer.
If. Within rive years of issuance of -'rake"' permit by USFWS, the following conditions
must be completed:
I All requirements as described in Sections A, 13, C, D, E, F and G of these conditions
of approval shall be met.
1. rhe following items are required prior to release= of
BON DS/WARRANTI ES/DEPOSITS.
L All requirements as described in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, 6 and H of these
conditions of approval shall be met.
I The release of bonds/warranties/deposits must be requested in writing to the City
Engineer. Allow 30 days for the processing of the bond release(s).
J. Additional Conditions
1. The applicant shall pay for<a Structural Pavement Analysis (SPA) to determine the
condition of the existing pavement section along the proposed truck crossing and
truck route, The analysis shall include an evaluation of the expected pavement life
with and without the expected traffic loading and usage due to the proposed project.
The report shall identify pavement rehabilitation strategies to bring the
existing pavement along the proposed truck crossing and truck route to an acceptable
initial condition for sustainable use by the project. The applicant shall then
implement a City approved strategy, or pay the City to implement such a strategy.
Report submittal and acceptance shall be prior to an acceptance by the City of Street
Improvement plans. Construction, and any required street rehabilitation, shall be
completed as described in Section H. The report shall also provide recommended
regular pavement analysis strategies to be performed at the applicant's, expense that
will identify the work to be performed as described in Condition No. 3 of this
Section.
2. I'he applicant shall pay the proportional fair share of the City's increased costs to
maintain the pavement throw hout the life cat` the project. I'lle SPA shall include an
operational description flor calculation niethodologies of determining the pro rata
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share of increased costs aniongst, the participatory parties and include recommended
payment schedules to the City,
3. The applicant shall repair, or pay the City to repair, pavement damages caused by
truck usage that is above and beyond the level of usage assumed in the Structural
Pavement Analysis. Truck usage shall be as documented by the video detection
system installed per Condition 1 -12. Payment structural analysis will be reviewed
every five years,
4, In addition, the applicant shall clean, clear, remove, and dispose of any debris and/or
material deposited in the roadway as a result of operations on Orange Street from the
prqject entrance as described in Condition D-13 to the Highland City Limits.
Initial Initi,
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Director of Municipal Utilities
and Public Works Engineering/City Engineer
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FILE 4 9
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 964
Applicant- Robertson's Ready Mix
Location: Alabama Street
Robertson's Plunge Creek Quarry(part of)
City of Redlands - Conditional Use Permit No. 964
The Conditions of Approval below are continuing Conditions. Failure of the Applicant
and/or Operator to comply with any or all said Conditions may result in the revocation of
this Permit granted to use the subject property(ies), pursuant to Redlands Municipal
Code (RMC) Section 18,192.100.
Some Conditions (denoted by an asterisk "") will not be applicable unless and until the
following actions are completed:
• The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (the District), following a
review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), completes a land
exchange with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM);
• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) approves a Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP) and companion Habitat Management Plan (HMP);
• The USFWS, after completion of a Federal Environmental Assessment (EA), issues
an Incidental Take Permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1 )(B) of the Federal
Endangered Species Act for Robertson's's mining activities; and
• The California Department of Fish and Game (CFC) approves a Streambed
Alteration Agreement pursuant to Section J 600 et seq, of the California Fish and
Game Code and makes a Consistency Determination under Section 20801, I of the
California Endangered Species Act.
This Conditional Use Permit is for implementation of 6.1 acres of the Mine and
Reclamation Plan for the Plunge Creek Quarry located in the City of Redlands and the
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands. These 6.1 acres of the Plunge Creek
Qua" (West Basin Facility) consists of a Ready Mix Plant, C&D recycling material
area, material stockpiles, concrete products storage area and an access road to
Alabama Street.
The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on December 31, 2065 unless<an extension of
time has been granted by the City (refer to Exhibit A. Planned Quarry Exhibit).
Combined with the East Quarry South and the Silt Pond Quarry, which are also
Robertson's operations within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, the
Plunge Creek Quarry shall be permitted to produce up to a combined 3,000,000 tons
annually. The Plunge Creek Quarry is only expected to produce a total of 1,500,000
tons of material as the final reclamation for this area is to enhance the capacity of the
East Basin Flood Control Basin,
I This Conditional Use Permit approval shall become null and void:
a. Unless all Conditions have been complied with and the occupancy or use
of the land or existing structures authorized by such Conditional Use
Permit has taken place within twenty-four (24) months after the approval
of said Permit.*
b. Where circumstances beyond the control of the Applicant cause delays
which do not permit compliance with the time limitation established in this
Section. The reviewing authority may grant an extension of time for a
period of not to exceed an additional twelve (12) months. Applications for
such extension of time must set forth, in writing, the reasons for this
extension and shall be filed together with a fee, as established by the City
Council, with the Planning Division no less than sixty (60) nor more than
ninety (90) calendar days before the expiration of the twenty-four (24)
month period.
NOTE: All required on-site and offsite improvements shall be completed and approved
prior to final inspections for occupancy of any building or structure.
2. This Conditional Use Permit shall supersede all existing mining permits and/or
entitlements approved by the City of Redlands and/or the County of San
Bernardino.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. Prior to the commencement <of operations, the following conditions must
be satisfied:
1.. The applicant shall revise the reclamation plan to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development to reflect changes outlined in the Conditions of
Approval for the Reclamation Plan. The revised Reclamation Plan shall be bound
in a 3-ring notebook and shall incorporate the revegetation plan, test plot plan,
Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Financial
Assurances Estimates, and Conditions of Approval. Said reclamation plan shall
be kept at the site at all times and be available to the inspector at all required
monitoring visits. The revised Reclamation Plan and attendant maps shall be
identified as Exhibit A to this approval.
2. Fund a deposit account with the City of Redlands, which will be used to review all
required mitigation monitoring plans and reports, financial assurance estimates,
and conduct inspections, in the sum of $10,000.00 for the first three years of the
life of this permit, and in the sum of $2,500.00 for the fourth year. A balance of
$2,500.00 shall thereafter be maintained in the deposit account through the
expiration of the permit.
3. Clearly legible metal signs denoting "Disturbance Limits" shall be placed along
the inside limits of the buffer area adjacent to all property lines/permit
boundaries. Lettering shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height. At a minimum,
signs shall be placed every 300 feet around the perimeter of the permit area
where undisturbed ground adjoins the permit area. All signs shall be in place
prior to the commencement of extraction activities and shall be maintained over
the life of the operations.*
4The permittee shall be allowed to recycle concrete and asphalt material
construction debris, Concrete and asphaltic materials shall not be utilized as
backfill and will be removed from the site before final reclamation.
5. The operator shall provide the City of Redlands with an acceptable form of
financial assurance for the reclamation plan. The financial assurance shall be
available to both the City and the Department of Conservation.
6. Prior to the commencement of mining activities on previously disturbed and
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, Financial Assurances
payable to the City of Redlands and the Department of Conservation shall be
filed with the City. The amount shall be calculated based on a cost estimate
submitted by the Applicant and approved by the City for the estimated
reclamation of mining in the previously disturbed and undisturbed areas and shall
be submitted within sixty (60) days after Project approval. Each year, following
the annual mine site inspection, the assurance amount shall be adjusted to
account for new lands disturbed by the surface mining operations, inflation, and
reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the approved Reclamation
Plan.
The financial assurance is not established to replace the operator's responsibility
for reclamation or mitigation, but to assure funding for the Reclamation Plan and
mitigation measures, Should the applicant fail to perform or operate within all of
the requirements of the approved reclamation plan, the City or Department of
Conservation shall follow the procedures outlined in Section 2773.1 and 2774.1
of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), regarding the forfeiture of
the assurance and applicable administrative penalties, to bring the applicant into
compliance, The requirements for the financial assurance will terminate when the
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approved project, mitigation measures, and final Reclamation Plan have been
completed.
7. The permit area shall be mapped by a licensed land surveyor and boundaries of
the permit area shall be appropriately marked as follows to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director:
a. At all angle points.
b, At the intersections of the limits of the property.
C. Offset markers shall be used and properly identified as such, in place of
markers that would be an obstruction in traveled way.
d. Markers must be Portland Cement Concrete or steel posts firmly
embedded into the ground with a minimum above ground height of two
feet. The operator shall maintain these markers to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director while the reclamation plan remains in
force. These markers shall be removed when the approved Project,
Mitigation Measures and final reclamation have been completed and
approved in accordance with the established criteria.
e. The initial survey shall include permit boundaries, property line lengths,
widths, and setbacks from property lines and elevations at various
locations, so as to accurately depict the existing conditions.
f. This initial survey, once submitted and accepted by the City, shall serve as
the datum for all future topographic comparisons following the start-up of
the operations.
8. Prepare a detailed mine phasing plan for approval by the Community
Development Director, The plan shall provide for the completion of reclamation
as quickly as possible following phased resource depletion.
9Lockable gates shall be placed at all vehicular access points to the permit area.
10. (MMP AIR-3) Robertson's and Cemex Construction Materials LLC (Cemex) shall
enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides for scheduling
the transportation of materials so that both operators are not transporting
material on the same day from the south half of the northeast quarter of Section
11, Township I South, Range 3 West, San Bernardino Meridian, A copy of the
MOU shall be filed with the City of Redlands and the City of Highland prior mining
in this previously described area,
11, Pdor to any mining activity on any new undisturbed land related to this
Conditional Use Permit, the Wash Task Force (of which the Applicant is a
member) shall first obtain approval of the HCP and issuance of a Section 10a,
Incidental Take Permit from the USFWS and a Section 1080.1, Consistency
Determination from the California Department of Fish & Game.
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12, (MMP HA - ) Prior to any project-related ground-disturbing activities on
undisturbed lands related to this Conditional Use Permit, a site-specific Phase I
environmental site assessment (ESA) in accordance with Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC) standards shall he completed and submitted to the
City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review. In the event that hazardous
materials are discovered, Robertson's shall provide evidence to the appropriate
agencies that remediation and/or mitigation of said site has been completed to
the satisfaction of the appropriate local, regional, State, and/or federal entity,
prior to any ground-disturbing activities within 100 feet of any hazardous material
site identified during a project-specific Phase I ESA.
13, (MMP AIR-I) Off road diesel-fueled vehicles used for construction and/or
operations under this permit shall comply, as applicable, with the California Air
Resources Board's emission standards specified in Sections 2449 through
2449.3 of Article 4.8, Chapter 9, Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of
Regulations.
14. (MMP AIR-2) Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction and/or
operations under this permit shall have exhaust particulate traps or superior
technology certified andlor verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board installed, if such traps are available.
15. (MMP All Heavy-duty diesel equipment used for construction shall be fitted
with the most modern or superior emission control devices and be kept in proper
tune to minimize construction vehicle emissions, where feasible,
16. (MMP BIO-24) As part of its mining expansion, Robertson's shall remove trees
and other significant vegetation that may provide nesting habitat for migratory
birds from the mining areas between September I and March 1, outside of the
nesting season. If trees or other significant vegetation must be removed during,
the nesting season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a, qualified
biologist no more than 14 days prior to any grading or vegetation clearing. If
nesting birds are found within the areas to be impacted by the project the nest
and a 100-foot buffer area (200 feet for raptors) around the nest shall be
protected I and maintained until the biologist determines that young have fledged
and or that the nests are no longer active. The buffer areas shall be delineated
with orange construction fencing.
17. (MMP BIO-25) Prior to mining within all mining expansion areas, Robertson's
shall conduct a habitat assessment for burrowing Owl. If habitat is observed, a
focused,burrowing owl survey shall be conducted during breeding,season (March
1 - August 31) per, approved survey protocols. If occupied burrows are found
appropriate measures shall be implemented which may include one or more of
the following in consultation, with, the California Department of Fish, and Game
(CDFG):
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a. Avoid disturbance within 160 feet of occupied burrows during non-
breeding season and within 250 feet during breeding season, and/or
b, If owls must be moved, passive relocation during the non-breeding season
per CDFG recommendations shall be implemented,
c. A burrowing owl pre-construction survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist no more than 14 days prior to any grading or vegetation clearing
in areas with potential burrowing owl habitat not previously mitigated. If
nesting owls or occupied burrows are found within the areas to be
impacted, the above mitigation measure shall be implemented.
18. Should cultural resources be discovered during project construction and/or
mining, all work in the area of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist
shall be retained by the project sponsor to investigate the find, and to make
recommendations on its disposition.
isposition. If human remains are encountered during
construction all work shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner's
Office shall be contactedpursuant to Health and Safety Code provisions.
a. (MMP CUL-1) A qualified archaeological monitor shall be present during
initial ground disturbing activities in the mining portion of the proposed
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Planning Area ("the Planning Area-').
The monitor' shall be empowered to temporarily halt or redirect
construction and/or mining activities in the vicinity of the find until the find
can be evaluated by a certified archaeologist.
b. (MMP CUL-2) In the event of a new find, salvage, excavation and
reporting shall be required, The Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for
archaeological documentation shall be followed by a qualified
archaeologist.
19. (MMP CUL-3) If the archaeological sites CA-SBR-6075H. CA-SBR-6076H or CA-
SSR-6087H cannot be avoided during implementation of the proposed project
further study as detailed below shall be necessary for mitigation:
a. Subsurface Testing. This would consist of a limited subsurface data
collection program to help determine the depth and distribution of the
resource.
b. Archival Research. Archival research could yield specific data regarding
the origin and age of found resources and/or artifacts and place them in
an historical context,
C. Data Recovery, If the resources and/or artifacts are determined to be
eligible for the California Register of Historic Resources, additional
archaeological data recovery excavations would I be .necessary..I essary. Data
recovery shall consist of a research design, I hand I and/or block
architectural excavation, laboratory analysis, research, a data recovery
report and curation of collected artifacts.
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20. (MMP HAZ-5) All loads in open street-legal trucks shall be no higher than 6.0
inches below the top of the truck wall or shall be covered, and shall he subject to
spot inspection pursuant to the Community Development Director of the City of
Redlands or his or her assignee.
21, (MMP HYD-1) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a storm water
pollution prevention Plan (SWPPP) for routine mining activities associated with
new excavation areas. The SWPPP shall emphasize structural and nonstructural
best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment. Robertson's shall
submit the SWPPP to the City of Highland and the City of Redlands for review
and approval
22, (MMP HYD-2) Prior to any mining activity on undisturbed lands related to this
Conditional Use Permit, Robertson's shall develop or revise a Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) for all mining area activities and
shall outline the methods and locations that would be used for disposal of debris
handled or produced on site during excavation. The plan shall also include
handling and cleanup procedures of any accidental releases at the mining site.
Disposal of maintenance and/or excavation waste is subject to compliance with
all applicable waste disposal regulations and requirements. Robertson's shall
submit the SPCCP to the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for review
and approval.
23. (MMP BIO-20) Prior to construction of the 5th Street Access Road and mining
within the Plunge Creek Quarry, RRM shall prepare jurisdictional delineation
surveys. The jurisdictional delineation surveys shall comply with California Fish
and Game Code Sections 1600 1616 and with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Section 404 requirements for any discharge of dredged or fill material in
jurisdictional waters of the United States. A Section 401 Certification from the
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board may also be required.
B. Within 180 days of project commencement, the following conditions must
be completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director:
1'. The applicant shall prepare a plan for the implementation of revegetation test
plots. Said plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director, This plan shall become part of the revised reclamation
plan. The plan shall be implemented on the first area available for reclamation.
The test plots may be coordinated with Cemex's extractive sites in the Upper
Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands, such that test plots need only be
implemented at one site and subsequent data shared between operators.
2. A plan shall be prepared and implemented to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director for the purpose of controlling weeds on all areas of the
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site. The weed control plan shall augment weed control measures identified in
the Revegetation Plan. The weed control plan shall be submitted within 180 days
of Reclamation Plan approval.
An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be prepared to describe specific
measures to be faun in place that will prevent uncontrolled erosion and eliminate
potential drainage hazards. The plan shall be presented on a map showing the
location and size of specific erosion and sedimentation control structures. Said
plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Community Development;
Director.
4: Robertson's shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding or other
appropriate mechanism with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District,
with the intent of providing full access to designated internal haul roads and
specified mining pit areas for storage and processing of material by said District
during periods of emergency flood control cleanup operations.
C. Within two years of issuance of "Take" permit by USFWS, the following
conditions mast be completed :
1 Maintain traffic pattern for company and non-company trucks in accordance with
Access Alternative D as described in the EIR and the traffic study for the project
The proposed 5th Street haul road exit shall only be used by project traffic that
goes south on SR 210. All other project traffic shall use the Alabama Street
access. Install a camera/DDR system at the 5th Street haul road exit that is
capable of monitoring, counting and recording image and traffic data for a
minimum of 30 days;
2. Install a video detection system at the Alabama Street project entrance. Install a
camera/DDR system capable of monitoring, counting, and storing image and
traffic data for a minimum of 30 days.
D. Within fine years of issuance of "Take" permit by tISFWS, the following
conditions must be completed.
I< Control public access to mining areas via the Orange Street haul road accesses.
Install fencing, gates and signage etc. as required by the City Engineer. Lock the
access gates daily when the grange Street plant is closed
Relocatelrnodify exciting traffic signals per City specifications to accommodate
required street widening at various locations including the Alabama and the
Grange Street project entrance.
E. The operator shall comply with the;following conditions during the term o
the Reclamation plan for the project.
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1 The City of Redlands and the City of Highland shall be notified within thirty (30)
days in writing about any:
a. Inactive periods of operation for one year or more;
b. Changes of company ownership, address or telephone number during the
life of the Reclamation Plan;
C, Any changes to provisions of lease agreements or real property that will
affect the approved Reclamation Plan.
2. If the operation or Reclamation Plan procedures substantially change from those
outlined in the approved Reclamation Plan an amendment shall be filed and
approved by the City before such changes are made effective.
3. Reclamation of the site shall commence as soon as feasible.
4. The project site shall be inspected annually to insure compliance with the
Conditional Use Permit and Reclamation Plan.
5. Maximum materials extraction depth in the Plunge Creek Quarry shall be
approximately 20 feet below pre-mining ground surface.
6. Operations shall not be conducted within 20 feet of groundwater. No operations
shall be conducted in standing water.
7. There shall be no expansion of use beyond the scope and nature described in
the Reclamation Plan without first obtaining approval.
8. All drainage control structures shall be maintained free of <debris and in good
working order.
9, Safety berms a minimum of three (3) feet in height shall be placed at the top of
slope above all working areas, including internal haul roads.
10. Mining advancement shall be conducted in small areas along the periphery of the
reclamation plan area. The working face shall not be more than 30 feet in height
and shall be regraded to final slope conditions as soon as possible following
resource recovery. This condition is intended to result in the greatest amount of
reclamation over the shortest time period.
11: Reclamation of mined lands shall be completed as quickly as possible following
mining operations, Regrading and revegetation shall be completed on sites as
small as one acre following resource recovery.
1The operator shall remove yucca, cacti, and other unique species deemed
suitable for transplanting by the project biologist, The removed plants shall either
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be directly replanted to slopes ready for revegetation or be maintained for future
revegetation activities.
13. As an area is cleared for mining, vegetation shall be chipped and placed in
topsoil piles or used as mulch covering for revegetation.
14. Prior to revegetation, soil analysis shall be conducted on the areas to be
reclaimed to determine the presence or absence of essential elements as
compared to natural local soils. If nutrients deficiencies are noted, soil
amendments shall be added, as necessary, in an effort to replicate natural topsoil
conditions.
15. Revegetation methods identified in the reclamation plan text shall be applied
during revegetation.
16. Quarterly groundwater depth measurements for the Plunge Creek Quarry shall
not be required unless extraction depths are changed.
17. An Annual Monitoring Report shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development not later than July I of each year. Each annual report shall include
the following:
a. Identification of new disturbance.
b. Depth of pit areas within thirty (30) days of the date of the Annual
Monitoring Report.
Gs Provide a map showing current status of all areas within the permit area
including:
1) New disturbance within past 12 months.
2) Areas reclaimed within previous 12 months.
3) Location of test plots.
4) Location of topsoil stockpiles,
5) Proposed new disturbance during the up-coming year.
6) Identification of areas proposed for reclamation during the up-
coming year (beginning July 1),
7) The areas where mining is restricted due to the presence, or
potential presence of endangered species.
d. An aerial photo at a scale of V = 400' taken within the last 6 months of
reporting year.
e, Description of test plot results.
f. Description of reclamation activities completed during thea previous year
to include,
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1 seed collection,
2) revegetation,
3) revegetation success for all areas which have been revegetated,
but which have not yet achieved revegetation success criteria,
4) vertebrate recolonization,
5) repair of areas with>excessive erosion,
6) a statement that reclamation has been initiated on all areas
available for reclamation in accordance with the approved
reclamation plan.
9. Revised Financial Assurance Estimate.
h. Description of monitoring activities during the past 12-month period
including ground water elevations and others.
L The Annual Monitoring Report shall provide adequate explanation of why
areas may not be reclaimed due to the presence of endangered species.
18. Robertson's shall comply with Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust) of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District during mining operations and reclamation including,
but not limited to, watering of haul roads, limiting truck speeds, watering of
disturbed areas and stockpiles of fine materials, use of chemical stabilizers on
haul roads, and routine maintenance of equipment and trucks.
19. Robertson's shall comply with Rule 1157 (PM10 Emission Reductions from
Aggregate and Related Operations) of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District during mining operations.
20. Mining operations shall be discontinued if wind speeds exceed 25 mph.
21. Robertson's shall provide a contact person and telephone number reachable 24
hours per day for notification of spills from vehicles carrying Robertson's
products on public roads in the vicinity of the operation's driveways and freeway
access points. Upon notification, Robertson's will remove and/or cleanup said
spills before noon of the day following the day of the spill
22. Robertson's shall comply with all requirements of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES),
23, Strobe lights shall be installed for use during night operations on all off road
equipment as allowed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MHA) and
the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA).
24, Robertson's may not store equipment and materials on its property in such a way
as to constitute a nuisance as defined by Redlands Municipal Code.
25. Rock crushing equipment may not be operated before 5 a.m. or after 10 pm. on
any day of the year.
26. Mining hours of operation shall be from 4 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, 6
AM to 6 PM on Saturdays with no processing allowed on Sunday. Shipping shall
be allowed 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
27. The Applicant shall reimburse the City for staff time and materials associated
with the enforcement of the SMARA 2771 Lead Agency Agreement.
28. Compliance with all applicable mitigation measures listed in the Appendix L of
the Final EIR and entitled Mitigation\Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Upper Santa Ana Wash Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan.
29. Robertson's shall comply with all requirements of local, regional, state and/or
federal rules, regulations, and/or ordinances.
30. 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 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 Conditional Use Permit.
31 Combined, the Robertson's quarries within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash
Area shall not exceed a production level of 3 million tons annually.
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32, (MMP REC-01, REC-02 and RE -(3j Prior to any grading, Robertson's, as part of
the Wash Task Force, shall participate in the implementation of a trail program
within the Planning Area in the following manner:-
a.
anner.a. Robertson's, as part of the Wash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
the City of Redlands for the maintenance of trails within the Planning
Area as set forth in the Trails Master Plan to be developed as part of
implementation of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Planning Area.
The amount of the cash deposit will be determined by an
implementation program outlined within the Trails Master Plan for the
Planning Area.
b. Robertson's, as part of the Wash Task Force, shall submit its fair share
amount at a time agreed upon by the Wash Task Force and the City, to
the City of Redlands for the exclusive use of trails education and
outreach programs for the Planning Area. The education outreach
program shall focus on litter and pet waste and include. but not be
limited to the following elements: advertising, community outreach,
strategic partnerships, media, youth education and business and
stakeholder outreach.
33. Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project outside ultimate street
rights-of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Maintain a
landscape screen for the life of the operations. A landscape plan shall be
submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval.
34. Upon notification by the public or the City, clean up spilled concrete or aggregate
material on City streets by end of the same business day, or by noon the
following day if notification is given after business hours. Repair damage to
pavement caused by hardened spilled concrete as necessary. Implement
measures to minimize track out of dirt onto City streets. Sweep City streets at
least once a day along the project truck route, or as frequently and at locations,
as required by the City Engineer.
F. The following conditions are performance standards for reclamation:
I Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this permit, Robertson's shall perform mining
and reclamation activities as specified in Mine and Reclamation Plan for the
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's
Ready Mix: Plunge Creek Quarry, Silt Pond Quarry, East Quarry South, updated
January 2008 and approved by the City Council of the City of Redlands on April
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6, 2010. This plan will be referred to hereinafter as the "Mine and Reclamation
Plan,"
Z Prior to the placement of topsoil and/or seeding of reclaimed lands, all surfaces
shall be ripped to a minimum depth of 12 inches.
3. The top 6 inches of undisturbed topsoil shall be salvaged for reuse in
revegetation. Unless specifically waived by the Director of Community Director,
salvaged topsoil shall be placed directly on reclamation sites.
4. Stockpiling of topsoil shall be conducted such that movement of the stockpiles for
operational purposes will not occur. Each topsoil stockpile shall be identified by
clearly legible signs which say "Topsoil". Lettering shall be a minimum of 4
inches in height.
5. Final reclaimed slopes shall be graded as shown on Exhibit "A" (Reclamation
Phase Map) and gently sloped northward towards the channel of Plunge Creek.
6. Revegetation' shall be deemed complete when 50 percent of species diversity
and 50 percent of species density have been achieved on all reclaimed sites for
a minimum of two consecutive years..A representative, undisturbed, off-site area
shall be surveyed to determine the baseline for revegetation practices. The
results of revegetation adequacy testing shall be presented in the annual
reclamation report,
7. At the time of termination of the operation for any reason, all equipment,
buildings, structures (unless required for final reclamation) and refuse (including
asphalt and concrete construction debris) shall be removed from the site and all
hazards mitigated within one year of operation termination. Final reclamation
shall be initiated within 90 days of operation termination and completed in one
year.
8. All roadways, which will not be retained for post-mining uses, shall be reclaimed
and revegetated with the Riversidian Alluvial Fan species identified in the
Reclamation Plan at the conclusion of mining/hauling activities. Maximum width
of retained roadways shall be 22 feet unless otherwise approved by the
SB Cly or the City Community Development Director.
9. All pit floors designated for use as recharge basins shall be ripped to a depth of
two (2) feet to break up compaction caused by extractive operations.
10: If not used for recharge basins within one year of mining completion, pit floors in
designated recharge basins shall be seeded with an erosion control native seed
mix.
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11, Each area reclaimed shall be identified on a map and labeled for identification.
All reclamation areas shall be monitored for a minimum of five years following
completion of final reclamation measures. Monitoring shall continue until all
performance criteria are achieved. Annual monitoring reports shall be presented
in accordance with Condition CA 7.f.
12. All equipment and refuse shall be removed from the site prior to gaining
certification of final reclamation.
13. Dependent on professional biological advice, the following species of the
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community shall be included in the
revegetation seed mix at the seeding rate of pounds of pure live seed/acre as
follows:
SPECIES SEEDING RATE
(Pounds of Pure Live Seed/Acre)
California buckwheat 3
Hairy yerba santa 2
Our Lord's candle 0.5
Deerweed 2
Golden yarrow 0.5
California croton 1
Goldenbush 1
California sagebrush I
Lemonadeberry 0.25
White sage 0.5
Laurel sumac O.25
Native Annuals Seed Mix 10
14. Seeding rates shall be adjusted to account for size of seed and Pure Live Seed
(PLS) rates. A competent revegetation professional shall be consulted to
determine the proper seeding rates for included species.
15. Performance criteria for revegetation success shall be collectively:
• Cover: 20% by native species or 50% of average existing cover);
• Species Richness: Minimum of 6 perennial shrub species (50% of
existing)
• Density, 10 stems if native perennials/25M2 plot(50% of existing)
• Less than 20 percent non-native species; and
• Recruitment of native plant species seedling must occur.
1 (MMP AES-4) As mining activities are completed, the slopes of the quarries shall
be reclaimed and revegetated per the approved Mine and Reclamation Plan for
the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by
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Robertson's Ready Mix, and approved by the City of Redlands, with plant
species common to the Riversidean Fluvial Fan Sage Scrub Community.
17. (MMP BIO-17) The mine operators shall implement reclamation and revegetation
concurrent with ongoing mining per the Mine and Reclamation Plan for the Upper
Santa Ana River Wash Aggregate Lands to be Operated by Robertson's Ready
Mix and approved by the City of Redlands.
Approved by.
Oscar Orci
Community Development Director
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MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND ENCI E ERING I)EPARTME1NF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNO. 964
Date of C.C. Meeting: August 3, 2011
Applicant Robertson's Ready Mi:
Locations' Plunge Creek Quarq
The applicant shall comply with the following engineering requirements as necessary because the
required construction is as necessary{ prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area and
lir public health and safety:
All requirements for development shall be consistent with requirements set forth in the Generat flare,
applicable sections of Redlands Municipal Code, latest edition of"Redlands Standard Specifications and
Detail Drawings s for Design and Construction of Public Improvements", latest edition of American Public
Works Association "Standard Plans for Public Works" and "Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction Greenbook"; latest edition of "Redlands Water Systems Standard Specifications"; latest
edition ofRedlands `unitary Sevver Systems Standard Specifications", and current Redlands policies and
guidelines relative to development projects.
A. Within 180 days of issuance of the ""fake"' permit by USFWS, the following condition mus
he completed,
I Submit executed dedication documents with legal descriptions and plats for City
acceptance, 90 days shall be allowed for the review and approval by the City Engineer of
doc:uralents, legal descriptions, and plats prior to execution b the property owners. The
required dedications are as follows:
a, Dedicate to provide for a 66 foot Dalt' street right-o17-way width on the east side
Alabama Street from the highland City Limits to the northerly property line of the
parcel currently identified as APl" 167-011-1 , excluding the parcel currently
identified as APN 167-011-12, including corner cutoffs to accommodate 50 foot
radius curb returns and pedestrian ramps required for the construction of the project
entrance. turning lanes,and tapers.
b: Dedicate to,provide for public use trail easements as required.
C,, Dedicate to provide for adequate slept easements liar the required widening of
Alabama `street as needed and as approved by the Oty Engineer.
d; Dedicate to:provide for adequate drainage;easements for the required widening of
Alabama Street as needed and as approved by the City Engineer.
Provide on-:cite reciprocal drainage easements as needed and as approved by the
City, ltngineer,
X11 scapport documentation shall be submitted with the plans it) he checked,cd, Submission
shall Include: i
a. Title Reports and backup document,, for the property r
b. All record maps and deeds referenced`
c; l°asement Documents
d 11OUndar'v and Lot Closure t aalc rrlaatitaras
e. Record plains, naatps ;.and documents
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J Dedication documents shall be prepared by a licensed land Surveyor or registered civil
engineer (registered prior to January 1982) in the State of California and must be submitted
for review and approval before recordation.
B. Prior to the commencement of operations on previously undisturbed ground, the following
condition must be met.
I Pay plan check fee for documents/plans listed in this section as established per resolution.
'I he amount is to be determined at time of plan check submittal.
2. SWPPP/Erosion Control Plan. Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for routine activities
associated with new excavation areas shall be submitted to the City of Redlands and the
City of Highland for review and approval. A copy of the project's Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the City of Redlands and the City of
Highland for review. SWPPP Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent and control
discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer (drain) system shall be in effect for the
entire duration of project construction to its completion and acceptance by the City(s).
3. For all development requiring coverage under the state of California General Storm Water
Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance, and whom have filed with the State Board a
Notice of Intent (NO[), a copy of the Waste Discharger Identification Number(WDID) and
NOI shall be submitted for review and file, Call (909)782-4130.
4, The City approved SWPPP documents shall be submitted to the Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board for acceptance and monitoring,
C. Within 2 years of the Issuance of the CUP, the following conditions must be completed.
I The application shall pay Development Impact Fees that are in effect per City of Redlands
Fee Resolutions and/or Municipal Code at the time of payment,
2. Project Proponent shall submit to the City a "Traffic Study that analyzes mine production
and all other vehicular activity oat the project sites in order to estimate the average daily
project trips by vehicle type over the life of the project. -The 'Traffic Study shall be
reviewed and approved by City Staff. 'The average daily trips calculated in the 'Traffic
Study will be used as the basis for calculation of traffic related f)evelopment Impact fees,
D. Within 2 years of issuance of the -rake" permit by USFWS, the follow condition must be
compitted.
I Pat plan check tee for doCUrnents/plans listed in this section as cstabliVilled per resolution.
Fe amount is to he determined at plan check subinittaL
2. Plans required it) be submitted shall include:
a. Street Construction and Frosion Control Plans,
b, Pavement Striping Plans-,
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c. Street °Free Installation Street trees shall be provided as per the approved Street
Free Gist;
d. Traffic Signal Mificat on/Construction
e Street light Installation Provide street lighting plan- which show approved
locations of service pedestal(s), conduits, street lights, appurtenances, and any
necessary detail by Southern California Edison Cort�la��rir�t
All plans used as reference for design shall be listed on title sheet of all plans with
reference numbers. All plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" :size sheets. Three (3) copies
of each are required. After final review, plans shall he submitted on 4" x " size, mitt.
mil, mylar sheets for City's approval';
3. Submission of plan sets shall be complete and include all required engineering designs and
drawings listed in No. ? above. All plans submitted shall be substantially complete, and no
plan check queue place-holder plans will be accepted. An incomplete plan submittal will
not be accepted for plan check.
=t. S PEP/Erosion Control Plan, Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for the widening of
Alabama street shall be submitted with street construction plans to the City of Redlands
or review and approval. A copy of the project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Platt
(SWPP ) shall be submitted to the City of Redlands for review. SWPPP best
Management Practices ( MPs) to prevent and control discharges to the municipal separate
storm sewer (drain) system shall be in effect for the entire duration of project construction
to its completion and acceptance by the City(s):
5s. For all development requiring coverage under the state of California General Storm Fater
Permit, in effect at the time of permit issuance, and whom have filed with the State Board a:
Notice ofIntent (NOI), a copy of"the Waste Discharger Identification Number (WDID) and
OI shall be submitted for review and tile. Fall (909)78,14-4130.
CiWater Quality Management flan, A WQMI P for the; widening of Alabama Street shall be
submitted with street construction plans for review and approval. WQMP shall consist of
past construction best anagernent Practices (BMPs) prepared in accordance with the
requireaxaents and guidelines oaf the San Bernardino County Storrnvvater Program. The
requirements of the WQMP shall remain in effect thrOL16,hout the lite of the project.
7. Finalize and obtain all necessary onsite and ofTsite permissions, permits, easements, right-
of'-way, and properties in; order to satisfy the conditions of approval tor this project. Such
items shall include.-
a,
nclude;a, Signed/notarized OfFsite letter of permission to conduct certain work.
b [fitt'site/onsite casernent to construct/it talliJrriarntaiii certain un rovernents
C, Off`site/onsite right-ort-v a� to Construct"'install./`maintain certain improvements,
d ["ncYroac:hrnent Permits from City of Highland. City oaf" Sian Bernardino , County,
and other agencies;_
C, 401 Certification (C"alifornia Regional Water Quality' Control Board) rend 40
Permit (f~..'.S. Army, Corp orfEngineers).
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8. All Public improvements shall be designed by licensed Civil Engineer in tile State of
California. All existing utilities shall be pot-iioled to determine the actual depth if no
signed plan is available. Field notes will be submitted at time of submitting the plan tbr
review and plan checking.
9. The approximate locations of existing underground utilities shall be shown on the
i mprovernent/sitelgradi rig plans. The utilities shall be plotted front record and field data.
The City of Redlands and the Fngineer assume no liability as to the exact location of said
lines whose locations are not shown.
10. Final City approved mylars, for all public improvements shall be on file with the Nfunicipal
Utilities and Engineering Department.
11. Plan requirements for Alabarna Street from the Highland City limits to the southerly limits
of improvements required for the construction of the project entrance, turning lanes and
tapers. Coordinate construction of all Public improvements on Alabama Street with the
City of Highland.
a. Construct standard curb and gutter at 52 on the feet east side of street centerline
from the project entrance southerly to provide for the required turning lanes.
Turning lane storage on the east,side of Alabama Street shall extend to the end of
curb return for the project entrance from a point that is approximately 360 feet
southerly of the intersection of the centerline of the project entrance with the
centerline of Alabama Street. North of the project entrance, construct curb and
gutter to align and complement the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Bridge Replacement Improvement Project at City Creek to the Northerly City
limits.
b. Construct a 120 footiong reverse taper AC bean transition from the existing edge
of pavement to the beginning of the curb and gutter constructed for the turn lane
described in Condition 11-a above.
c Construct a pavement taper with AC berm frorn the curb and gutter described in
Condition I 1-a above to the pavement width required by the City of Highland.
Specific location, length and design of the pavement transition to be as required by
City Engineers of the City of Redlands and City of Highland. Coordinate with City
stafffor guidance at that time.
d. Construct standard street section between new curb or edge of pavernent and street
centerline consistent ,Nith the City Standard verified through a geotechnical report.
Structural Section of the street shall be based upon 1'raffic Index of 11,
C. Provide standard street section on the west side as needed to maintain a 12 foot
traffic lane>with a 4 foot striped shoulder.
f. Desi9 n and construct a decomposed granite multi-use trail and Class 2 Bin
trail.
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Location or the trail along the curband gutter constructed as described n ("ondition
I I-a and I thabove will he [ter the landscaping design plans for the CUP,
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9- Install L,ED ornamental street lightis) ��ith (he cqui�alent illumination of a 150 watt
sochurn vapor street light. Prepare and submit rtI seixlrate street fighting plan f'or
City approal. Street light spacing, shall be determined by the City of design
specifications. Installation oft%vo lights ill he required. Ligr-Iht location along the
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curb and gutter constructed as described in Condition I I-a above will be per
standard City design standards.
Ii. Provide street trees spaced every 40 feet avoiding sewer and water laterals. Prepare
arid submit a separate street tree plan for City approval.
i. Construct underwalk drain, if necessary.
j- Utility relocation, if necessary,
12. Install a City approved traffic video detection system at the Alabama Street Project
entrance. Install a camera/DVR system capable of monitoring, counting, and storing image
and traffic data for a minimum of 30 days.
13. Design to construct the Alabama Street project entrance as a combined entrance to replace
the two existing entrances to Cemex/l atich and Robertson's. Construct the entrance as a
street type entrance with handicap ramps and curb returns using a 50' turning radius to
accommodate project trucks. Reconstruct on-site improvements to facilitate internal traffic
circulation among the various wash company operations. Remove existing asphalt
pavement structural section within the Alabama Street/project entrance intersection and
reconstruct with an engineered concrete pavement structural section.
14, Design pavement striping to provide a south bound leftturn lane and a north bound right
turn lane at the Alabama Street project entrance as described above. Plans shall include
Class 2 Bicycle Trail in both northerly and southerly directions. Prepare and submit a
separate striping plan for City approval.
15. Design to install a new 4 phase traffic signal at the Alabama Street project entrance. Install
fiber optic interconnect between the new signal and the existing signal at the Alabama/3rd
intersection. Install signal hardware and software as specified by the Redlands City
Engineer. A Video Detection System with wireless transmission to the City Traffic Signal
Center will be required. Provide a coordinated timing analysis and timing sheets for the
new signal and the existing signals at the Alabama Street/3d Street and Palm Avenue/ `h
Street intersections. Construct roadside barriers on the west side of Alabama Street to
protect the new signal. Obtain a construction permit from the City of Redlands, City of
Highland. and City of San Bernardino,
16, Design to provide for adequate drainage facilities for street construction. The applicant
shall provide and submit all necessary hydrology/hydraulic studies and calculations in
accordance with the San Bernardino County Hydrology Manual.
17. As a condition of and prior to the final approval. the applicant shall (1) petition the City for
annexation of the property comprising CUP No, 964 to the City`s Community Facilities
District No. 2004-1, or a similar City Community raeilities district, as designed by the City;
(2) take actions reasonable or necessary to annex such property to community facilities
district; and (3) pay the reasonable and actual costs incurred by tire City in annexing the
property to the community facilities district; all tor the purpose of providing funding for
the operation arid maintenance Of public landscaping. deconiposed granite nuilti-use trail,
traffic signal facilities. street lights, I
_ and public rig
,lit-of-ways.
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18. All irrigation lines that exist within any street right-of-way shall be replaced with Schedule
40 PVC or as approved by City F n inecr,
19, Improvement bonds must be posted for the total estimated cost of Public imprcovernent a
follows:
Performance 90% in bond ferret
Performance (Warranty) 1011/9 in cash (minimum $500.00)
Labor and Materials 100% in bond form
Acceptable bond types are Surety Bonds, Letter of Credit from a qualified
Funk or institution, and Cash deposits.
C1 The 1()% performance (warranty) security will be retained for one year after completion
and acceptance of public improvements by the City for warranty of Public warp.
1. Execute public Improvement Agreement.
E. The following Rents are required parlor to issuance of the ENCROACHMENT PERMIT for
construction of improvements.
I: Cash cleanup deposit shall be submitted ($1,000,00). Deposit will be reimbursed after the
work is completed and accepted by the City upon written request:,
?: Section 4216/4217 of the Government Cade requires a Dig Alert Identification Number be
issued before a "Permit toExcavate" will be valid. For your Dig Alert Identification
Number, cal) Underground Service Alert troll free; 1-800-227-2000, two (2) working days
prior to conducting any excavation.
, Encroachment Permit application and three (3) sets of City approved plans <must be
submitted for all Public improvements, Encroachment Permit tees shall be paid' prior to
issuance of Encroachment Permit.
4, A California OSHA Permit Number for all work ;that is five feet deep or deeper shall be
provided. Call (909)383=4321,;
. A copy of soils report is required with recommendation for the final pavement structural
section to be submitted prior to placing of the .street pavement. The report shall include
test results and boring/sampling locations..
f traffic control plan shall he prepared in accordance with the latest revision of Chapter
of the State cot Califiorma Fraffic NNIarnial or W.,A. f,t".11_ manual. submitted and approved
by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an encroachment pert it. The plan shall show tall
required construction signage, warning, devices, road closures. detours, delineation,
phasing schedules and anticipated durations of closures and detours for any work within
the public right-of-way. The plans shall provide names and 24-hour phone numbers of
individuals who can be contacted regarding traffic control measures,
ty,
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7. Provide proof of' bonding and agreement requirernent as described in Nos. 19 21 of
Section --D",
8Apply slurry seal to existing pavement as required by the City Engineer prior to pavement
striping operations across the area where existing pavernent striping is to be modified as
part of the required street improvement work,
9, Construct any proposed berms or slopes for this project outside ultimate street rights-of-
way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
10, Reconstruct< existing public improvements removed or damaged during construction of
required improvements by the Applicant. Repair of pavement may include asphalt concrete
overlay, 'r-cut trench repair and/or slurry seal. The limits of pavement repair shall be
across all or a portion of the damaged pavement as determined by the City Engineer.
It. Pay for relocation of any existing public utilities if found to be in conflict with required
street improvements. Coordinate with the respective public utility companies.
F. The following items are required prior to approval of APPIACA,r][ON FOR WATER
SERVICE CONNECTION and prior to WATER METER INSTAIA,ATION.
None
G. The following items are required prior to recordation of NOTICE OF COMPI.Xf ION for
all required public improvements.
I All requirements as described in Sections A, B, C. D, E, and F of these conditions of
approval shall be met,
2. All improvements shall be reviewed and accepted by the City Engineer.
3. Owner's Licensed Land Surveyor shall reset survey, points, monurnents, record corners,
and centerline ties that were destroyed during construction and shall file Corner Records
for those points prior to completion of the project with San Bernardino County Surveyor,
Copies of information shall be furnished to the Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Department.
4. All workshall be completed to the satisfaction ofthe City Engineer. All as-built plans shall
be delivered to the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department for review and
approval as well as a CD-ROM dwg file of the gas-built plans.
5, A list ofas-built Infrastructure improvement LjUautitieS shall be provided in the Excel
forniat provided by the City shw-king quantities for each street segment (i.e, pavement,
curb and gutter, sidewalk. etc.)
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& Streets may be required to have a seal coat applied at the option of the City Engineer.
`Type of seal coat is to be determined by the City Engineer,
7: Resurface existing roadway as directed by the City U n inter due to utility installations and
construction darrtaage-;
8. Existing striping; shall be removed and replaced as necessary, New striping and pavement
markings shall be installed as required by the City Engineer,y
9, Contractors will be required to pave new streets in two l2 phases with last phase being
delayed until 95 percent of construction has been completed, or on approval of the City
Engineer.
H. 'within five years of issuance of"Tae"' permit by USFWS, the following conditions must be
completed
I: All requirements as described in Sections A, 13, C. D, E, F and G of these conditions of
approval shall be rnet.
1.- The following items are required prior to release of BON DSIWARR18,'rllES/D POSI I<' .
I All requirements as described in Sections A. B. C, D, E, F, C and f of these conditions of
approval shall be met.
2 'The release of bonds/warranties/deposits must be requested in writing to the City Engineer.
Allow 30 days for the processing of the bond release(s).
J. Additional Conditions
I: 'rhe applicant shall pay for a Structural Pavement Analysis (SPA) to determine the
condition of the existing pavement section along the proposed truck crossing and truck
route. The analysis shall include an evaluation of the expected pavement life with and
without the expected traffic loading and usage due to the proposed project: The report shall
identify pavement rehabilitation strategies to bring the existing pavement along the
proposed truck crossing and truth route to an acceptable initial condition for sustainable
use by the project. The applicant shall then implement a City approved strategy, or pay the
City to implement such a strategy. Report submittal and acceptance shall be prior to an
acceptance by the City of Street Improvement plans. Construction, and any required street
rehabilitation, shall be completed as described in Section l-{; The report shall also provide
recommended regular pavement analysis strategies to be performed at the applicant's
expense that will identity the N�orlc to be performed ars described in Condition No. 3 of this
Section.
F
The applicant shall pay the proportional fair shame of the City's increased costs to maintain
the pa-,cment throughout the life of` tlae ;project. The: SPA shall include an operational
description for caticulati r a MC(hodologics of cicternrirrin, the pro rata share csf increased'
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costs amongst the participatory parties and include recommended payment schedules to the
City,
3. The applicant shall repair, or pay the City to repair, pavement damages caused by truck
usage that is above and beyond the level of usage assumed in the Structural Pavement
Analysis. Truck Casale shall be as documented by the video detection system installed per
ConditionD-12.-1?. Payment structural analysis vvill e reviewed every five years.
1n addition, the applicant shall clean, clear, remove, and dispose ose f any debris and/or
material deposited in the roadway as a result of operations on Alabama Street from the
project entrance as described in Condition -13 to the Highland City Limits.
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ROSEMARY FEIIi1G Initial lrai
Director of Municipal al Utilities
and Public WorksEngineering/City Engineer
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