CITY CLERK'S DATE STAMP
CITY OF RIALTO
PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF RIALTO
APPEAL FORM 2024 AUG 21 PM I: 42
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
1. A filing fee of $1,369.60 must accompany this Appeal Form. Check made payable to the City of Rialto.
2. Appeal Form and Filing Fee must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office within 15 days after the decision.
RETURN TO: Rialto City Clerk's Office Mail: 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376 Address: 290 W. Rialto Ave., Rialto, CA 92376 APPELLANT INFORMATION:
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
PO BOX 33124 (951) 543-1739
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ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO.
Jumpa Valley, CA 92579 (909) 275-9812
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CITY, STATE & ZIP ALTERNATE TELEPHONE NO.
- On behalf of several home owners
_APPLICANT _BONAFIDE AGENT _ CITY DEPARTMENT _ PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 300 FEET
1. DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 7, 2024
PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS:
Corner of locust and west Coast Blud. Rialto
2. PLEASE INDICATE WHY YOU ARE APPEALING THIS DECISION:
Pleace see attached document
- Inadegnate EIR - Impact Study - Based on 1997 Spee. Plan Study - Truck Routes
- Protections for home owners
- No CBA's
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
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Received by:
8/21/2024
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DATE
Public Hearing Date:
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City of Rialto
CITY CLERK
150 S Palm Ave
Rialto, CA 92376-6487
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City of Rialto
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Cntr for Community Action & Environmental Justice 12128 CITY CLERK KEULIVEL 2024 AUG 21 PM I: 42 CITY OF RIALTO
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
"Bringing People Together to improve Our Social and Natural Environment"
CITY OF RIALTO
August 20, 2024 2024 AUG 21 PM |: 42
City of Rialto RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
Re: Appeal of A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2023- 0001 (TPM NO. 20853) TO ALLOW THE CONSOLIDATION OF SIX (6) PARCELS OF LAND (APN'S: 0239-301-39, -40, -51, -55, -56, & -64) LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOCUST AVENUE AND WEST COAST BOULEVARD
WITHIN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (I-PID) LAND USE DISTRICT OF THE RIALTO AIRPORT SPECIFIC PLAN INTO ONE (1) 11.19 NET ACRE PARCEL OF LAND TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 225,173
SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING THEREON
Dear Mayor and Council,
This letter is being submitted by the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) on behalf of Rialto community members (who live on West Coast Blvd.) to appeal the recent decision by the Planning Commission on August 7th, 2024, to approve a warehouse with the item referenced above.
The first concern is that the Project has not been adequately analyzed. It is unconscionable that the City is proposing to use an EIR approved nearly three decades ago as the basis for this project. While the material prepared for the project does acknowledge that many years have passed and standards have changed in the interim, it is concerning to see that it dismisses the potential for changes in the interim to be worthy of real consideration. Even though a Subsequent EIR was completed for the project, it is comically deficient and openly states an opposition to actually implementing changes to address the impacts which it goes through the trouble of identifying. This is critical because the Project would be located in an area which is already in the top-25% of most-impacted communities in the state per CalEnviroScreen (Figure 1). To reiterate, it is troubling that the project is being evaluated based on a 1997 Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which does not accurately reflect current community conditions and needs. The addendum provided does not suffice; a new full EIR must be recirculated to ensure a comprehensive analysis, addressing the flaws and inaccuracies of the existing report.
The proposed project site is alarmingly close-approximately 50 to 80 feet from our homes—— and will generate significant truck traffic. The dock doors, facing the west side, are less than 500 feet away from residences. This proximity puts Rialto families and children at risk, especially those walking to and from school. This lacks adequate protections to ensure the safety of our students and residents.
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PO Box 33124
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"Bringing People Together to Improve Our Social and Natural Environmenti Furthermore, we are disappointed by the lack of community outreach regarding this project.
Many residents received notices about the Planning Commission meeting with less than 10 days' notice, limiting their ability to engage and voice concerns effectively. This approach undermines the very essence of community involvement that is crucial for making informed decisions, that is also required by CEQA.
As an area with an existing burden, it is crucial that they not be saddled with the additional issues that would result from the cumulative impacts of the Project. We are asking that the approval be reviewed to ensure that the community is not made worse off by the Project's construction and we do not believe that the Project should be built in that location in the first place as planning efforts three decades ago simply did not take the same critical look at appropriate development standards regarding siting these types of facilities this near to community. Instead, research in the interim of the impact of these types of developments has demonstrated that this type of location is not appropriate for this type of project due to the impacts which it has on its neighbors.
We are also concerned about the truck routes for the Project, both during construction and once in operation. It is critical that for all phases of construction, that truck traffic be limited to using Locust Avenue and NOT enter the residential community via Maple Avenue or West Coast Boulevard. Additionally, design details should be used to ensure that it is not possible for trucks to make use of those roads to access the site, including by using a radius for the driveway onto West Coast Boulevard that cannot be navigated by trucks as well as by adding signage and pavement markings on West Coast Boulevard and Maple Avenue denoting that it is NOT a truck route. Residents ask that barriers be put in place for the restriction of trucks to use West Coast Blvd, because of the lack of truck enforcement and police response to these issues. The staff report did not include mitigations regarding noise and light pollution coming from this project and that is a big concern for the Rialto residents that live in the proximity.
The Rialto community implores you to prioritize the safety and quality of life for the residents of Rialto by reconsidering the approval of this warehouse project. Our community deserves a thorough evaluation and the opportunity for meaningful input into developments that directly affect our lives.
Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter. We hope to work collaboratively to ensure? a safe and thriving environment for all families.
In partnership, AUG 21 PM 1:42 CITY OF RIALTO
/Ana Gonzalez
Executive Director of The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice And residents of West Coast Blvd (see letters attached) Mailing Address
PO Box 33124
MUNTY ACTION ENMIRONMENI
"Bringing People Together to Improve Our Social and Natural Environment" CCAEJ is a long-standing community based organization with over 40 years of experience advocating for stronger regulations through strategic campaigns and building a base of community power. Most notably, CCAEJ's founder Penny Newman won a landmark federal case against Stringfellow Construction which resulted in the 'Stringfellow Acid Pits' being declared one of the first Superfund sites in the nation. CCAEJ prioritizes community voices as we continue our grassroots efforts to bring lasting environmental justice to the Inland Valley Region.
CITY CLERK RECEIVED 2024 AUG 21 PM |: 42 CITY OF RIALTO Mailing Address
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CITY CLERX RECEIYED 2024 AUG 21 PM |: 43 CITY OF RIALTO Mailing Address
PO Box 33124
Turna Vallev CA 92519
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTALUS TICE
*Bringing People Togetherto Improve Our Social and Natural Environment" Census Tract: 6071002704 (Population: 11,527)
The results for each indicator range from 0-100 and
represent the percentile ranking of census tract 6071002704 relative to otner census tracts.
Overall Percentiles
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile 80
Pollution Burden Percentle 94
Population Characteristics Percentile 57
Exposures
Ozone 99
Particulate Matter 2.5 76
Diesel Particulate Matter 53
Toxic Releases 63
Traffic 61
Pesticides
Drinking Water 96
Lead from Housing 11
Environmental Effects
Cieanup Sites 88
Groundwater Threats 97
Hazardous Waste 85
Impaired Waters
Sold Waste 94
Sensitive Populations
Asthmal 49
Low Birth Weight 66
Cardiovascular Disease 83
CITY CLERK RECEIVED 2024 AUG 21 PM |: 43 CITY OF RIALTO Mailing Address
PO Box 33124
Turnna Vallev. CA 92519
To Whom it May Concern and
the City of Rialt
43 My name is Tyrone Parks, Sr
RIALTO and I live atio West Coast
PM EU ERA Blvd along with my wife for 35yrs.
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CITY 2024 AUG 21 We chose this area because of
the Fas alyosiented neighborhood.
But use have big rig trucks comin
thru our streels at all hours
of the day as it we are an
industrial/ commercial Zoned area.
This warehouse will bring in a
negative inpact to our neighborhood
and those around us. It will
traffic, and
ened exces nearth, safety and welfare.
Locust has no stops between Ruverside
Ave. and Casmelia: We have children
who use Locust and West Coast Blud
in order to go to and from schuols.
(Las Colinas area schools-Kord yak,
Fitzgerald, hucera and Carter)
There are very few sidewalks which
nakes it tangerous.
I understand you can't fix this
dirt road which will be used
for the ware housegand our
'uy neighbor hood saved road, wil
Keep us safe.
RIALTO 1:43 : Thank you for your consideration
PM in Keeping our neighbed hond sare.
CITY 2024 AUG 21 Mhe Tyrore Parks
CITY OF RIALTO
2024 AUG 21 PM 1: 43
RECEIVED
To: whom may concern CITY CLERK
From: Yoleidis Garcia and family
Re: New warehouse construction corner of West Coast and Locust Ave Our family Lives in this area for over 20years, we love the quietness and safety of this little street. Our children grow up here safe and free. It called our attention this new planning to build a warehouse exactly on the corner of our street and Locust Ave, which it brings a lot of insecurity to us, and to all residents of this area. Through the last few years we encounter an unsafe traffic of lots of big trucks close by, making it really difficult to access the freeway, situation out of our control due to all these new warehouses around. Now there is a plan to build another one so close to our homes, where our residential area would be jeopardized by the heavy traffic and noise of these big trucks.
I believe in development, I like to see our city grow, but not when our safety and peace feels not secured., I call your attention to this matter through this letter, for you and your team to take in consideration some changes, and if it can't be possible, AT LEAST, TO PROHIBIT THIS BUSSINES TO USE OUR RESIDENTIAL AREA AS A COMMERCIAL STREET FOR BUSSINESS.. We would like to keep our family safe and in peace.
Sincerely,
West coast Blvd, Rialto Resident
Oscar Garcia
8/19/2024
Subject Con erns Regarding Warchonse Impact on
West Coast Avenue Neighbor hood
Dear Rinto City Council and Planning
Department
I am coriting to express our deep concern
about the signyacant negative umpact the
cyproved warehouse on west Const Ave is
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OF going to have on our neighborhood. As a
AUG 21
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decline in our quality of life if and whe
the appeared ware has is. built.
The mcreased froggie congestion on West Const
large trucks will create a
meit for rest resickents and
past yary be mad, waken and sor school The with many
trucks coming through post a servis risk
to our community.
moreover, the noise pollution ferrated
by the trucks t warhouse operations, including
He stept peace unloading of mick
In addition to the sajety and nouse issueg
armyul to ou heath and enuven ment
2/
AUG To mitigate these problems, luge the
city to implement a barrier on
city Const Ave le direct truck traysic
away from our residential area..
This measure would Significantly improve
talitor community, reduce
nove
-overall quality of lige..
respectfully request that the cuty cnal
and planning defatmet proritye the concerne
of the residents in this meghborhood and take
action to address these sues.
Thank you for your attentin to this urgent
Matte
Tapuwa Makombe, Chartes Aych
1716 WestConST BLUD RIALTO CA 92379
To The Mayar, City Ptanning
Committees of Rialto,
RIALTO 11:43
PM My name is Yesenia Ramos
and I Live @ 1727 West Coast Biva,
AUG Bialto CA. I have lived & this
address for approximently 34 years.
When my parents. bought this home
it was because it was a nice quiet
famity friedly neighbor hood. We all
grew up here together and watched.
out for one another.
With this warehouse coming into
our neighborhood we will no longer
be a residential neighborhood. but
a commercial/Industrial area.
We have many trucks that come
through our Street alread. Our Street
is full of holes because of them.
They drive through here at all hours
If the day and site There is a
Sign that Says "Road END 500 feet"
but they dont Care!
So the only thing Im asking
to "PEASE! Barricade to help
Teep west Coast Blud a Safe
leianborhood Street
Thank you for your.
ATTENTiOn
CITY OF RIALTO 2024 AUG 21 PM 1:43 RECEIVED CITY CLERK Young fors