For Economic Development Committee [January 30, 2019]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
FROM: Robb R. Steel, Assistant CA/Development Services Director
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Discussion of options to provide sewer service for an industrial project proposed on Baseline Road, between Tamarind Avenue and Palmetto Avenue (CDRE Holdings 11 LLC).
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BACKGROUND:
CDRE Holdings 11 LLC ("Developer") proposes to develop a 100,000+ square foot industrial building on 5.1 acres on Baseline Road, immediately easterly of Palmetto Avenue (see Exhibit A, Location and Site Map). The site contains several deteriorated residential structures, and needs redevelopment to modern uses. The Development Review Committee approved conditions of approval as PPD #2018-0021. The Developer submitted building plans for plan check review at risk to expedite development and intends to commence construction shortly. The Developer acquired the Site hosting the project.
Conditions 131-133 of PPD #2018-0021 require the Developer to connect to the nearest sewer line, which is approximately 670 feet easterly at Tamarind Avenue. The Developer submitted letters dated October 31, 2018 and January 23, 2019 (Exhibits B and C) objecting to the condition for the following reasons:
1. RMC Section 12.08.050 requires that any structure within 200 feet of a public sewer make such connection. This provision is consistent with Section 713.4 of the California Plumbing Code. Beyond 200 feet, the RMC considers sewer service unavailable and the City allows private sewer systems upon certification that such systems would not create a health and safety hazard. The distance from the easterly property line of Site to the nearest sewer is 670 feet, well beyond the 200-foot limit. The Developer believes that a septic system meeting all health and safety requirements can serve the Site.
2. Under similar circumstances in South Rialto, the City waived the connection requirement. The City relieved Go2Logisti...
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