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SUPPLEMENTAL
FLOOD CONT14,0L FAC
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ALTERNATIVES
WEST END SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY 02 FCNT
November, 1984
Prepared By
Bill Mann & Associates
1814 Commercenter West
Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I. PURPOSE OF SUP_LEMENTAL
REPORT 1
SECTION II. ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS FOR ELIMINATING 3
THE NEED FOR THE EXISTING SAN SEVAINE
CHANNEL IN THE PROJECT AREA
A. GENERAL 3
B. ALTERNATE PLANS FOR THE ELIMINATION 4
OF EXISTING SAN SEVAINE CHANNEL
C. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE PLANS AND 13
RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION III. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR REGIONAL 17
FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES
A. GENERAL DISCUSSION 17
B. DISTRIBUTION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS 18
FOR THE SAN SEVAINE CREEK SYSTEM
C. DISTRIBUTICN OF COSTS OF THE SAN 21
SEVAINE CREEK SYSTEM TO THE WEST
END SPECIFIC PLAN
D. REIMBURSEMENT OF REGIONAL FLOOD 22
CONTROL SYSTEM COSTS TO WEST END
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
SECTION IV. DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN 25
A. GENERAL DISCUSSION 25
B. RECOMMENDED PHASING 26
APPENDIX
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SECTION I. PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
A Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report are being prepared
for the approximate 1,200 acres located north of Foothill Boulevard
and east of East Avenue in the City of Fontana. The planning docu-
ments are being prepared by the SWA Group. The firm of Bill Mann &
Associates was retained to analyze drainage and flood problems
associated with the project area and recommend solutions. A report
entitled "West End Specific Plan, Flood Control Facilities Study ",
dated September, 1984, was prepared by Bill Mann & Associates.
This report is a supplement to the above referenced report and is
devoted primarily to review several alternatives for eliminating
the existing San Sevaine Channel that traverses the.easterly por-
tion of the site. The "Flood Control Facilities Study" discusses
the existing conditions, flood hazards, proposed flood control
improvements in the Day, and San Sevaine Creeks System
go Drainage Plan for the regional area, and drainage aspects. Except
q. as necessary to describe alternate solutions for eliminating the
do existing San Sevaine Channel traversing the site, the contents of
the prior report are not repeated herein.
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Figure Nos. 1 and 2 show the project area and its relation to the
existing flood control facilities and proposed regional facilities
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ties Study" is referred to for other maps and a detailed discussion
on existing conditions and proposed master planned flood control
_ facilities.
Section'II describes.two alternate solutions for providing the
necessary flood control facilities for the project area. Estimated
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costs, as known at this time, are provided for each alternate.
Also included in Section II is an analysis of each alternate and
recommendations.
Due to the regional nature of the proposed flood control facilities
for the general area, the total cost of the necessary flood control
facilities traversing the project area and any necessary "offsite"
flood control facilities constructed by the development should be
spread over the entire tributary drainage area. Section III dis-
cusses the reimbursement or cost - sharing of the regional flood
control facilities.
The distribution of cost for the regional facilities on a "gross
acre" basis was provided for in the approved Day, Etiwanda and San
Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan.
The alternatives discussed in this supplemental report have been
submitted to the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and
the City of Fontana for review.
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SECTION II. ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS FOR ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR THE
EXISTING 'SAN SEVAINE CHANNEL INTHE PROJECT AREA
A. GENERAL
The drainage master plan for the Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks
System was completed in March, 1983. The drainage plan calls for the
ultimate combining of the Etiwanda and San Sevaine Channels immedi-
ately below the Devore Freeway and the construction of a concrete
lined channel for the combined design flow southerly, from the Devore
Freeway to the Santa Ana River. In accordance with the master plan,
the combined channel below the Devore Freeway will be known as the
San Sevaine Creek Channel.
The aforementioned Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks System master
plan calls for the excavation of major flood storage and debris reten-
tion facilities above the Devore Freeway and a concrete lined channel
.�. below the Devore Freeway. The master plan provides for the elimina-
tion of the existing San Sevaine Channel through the project area as
a major flood control facility, at such time as the ultimate channel
below Foothill Boulevard is constructed and /or the flood storage
facility (Lower San Sevaine Basin) is constructed. Refer to the
"Flood Control Facilities Study, West End Specific Plan" for a dis-
cussion on the overall proposed regional flood control improvements.
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As discussed in the "Flood Control Facilities
Study, West
End Speci-
fic Plan ", dated September, 1984 once the ultimate
San Sevaine
Creek Channel (combined ; San Sevaine - Etiwanda
Creek flows)
is con -
structed, there will no longer be a need for
the existing
San Sevaine
Creek Channel traversing the easterly part of
the site in
its present
form.
The aforementioned Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks System master
plan calls for the excavation of major flood storage and debris reten-
tion facilities above the Devore Freeway and a concrete lined channel
.�. below the Devore Freeway. The master plan provides for the elimina-
tion of the existing San Sevaine Channel through the project area as
a major flood control facility, at such time as the ultimate channel
below Foothill Boulevard is constructed and /or the flood storage
facility (Lower San Sevaine Basin) is constructed. Refer to the
"Flood Control Facilities Study, West End Specific Plan" for a dis-
cussion on the overall proposed regional flood control improvements.
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Due to the extensive cost involved and the degree of necessary
coordination and planning for the regional system, the construction
of the ultimate regional plan is not possible at this time. There-
fore, an effort is being made to develop a plan, short of the total
regional master plan, to allow the development of the project area.
Alternate plans to resolve the existing San Sevaine Creek flooding
problem and facilitate the elimination of the channel through the
project area are discussed below.
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viewed by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and the
City of Fontana. Therefore, the alternatives reviewed herein, al-
though considered viable alternatives, have not been approved.
B. ALTERNATE PLANS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF EXISTING SAN*SEVAINE
CHANNEL
There are two primary alternates, except for complete construction
of the master plan facilities, for solving the flood problems and
eliminating the existing San Sevaine Channel from the project area.
.�, These are discussed below as Alternate "A" and Alternate "B ". Any
other alternatives would necessarily be combinations of Alternates
"A" and "B ". Alternate "A" is shown on Figure No. 1 and Alternate
"B" is shown on Figure No. 2.
1. Alternate "A"
Alternate ".A" generally inclydes the construction of the ultimate
San Sevaine Channel between the Devore Freeway and Foothill
Boulevard, and the excavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin
above the Devore Freeway. Refer to Figure No. 1 for a schematic
location and description of the components of this alternative.
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Specifically, the features and estimated cost of Alternate "A"
are as follows:
1.1 Construction of the ultimate San Sevaine Channel (combined
Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks flow) from the Devore
Freeway to Foothill Boulevard, with a transition to the
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Estimated Cost = $ 3,965,000
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1.2 Excavation and construction of the Lower San Sevaine Basin
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to provide for debris and flood storage for a 100 -year
frequency, 24 -hour duration flood.
Estimated Cost = $ 6,250,000
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1.3 Develop "offsite." drainage retention capability in Vic -
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toria Basin to partially compensate for the necessary
"onsite" retention of development drainage flows.
Estimated Cost = $ 95,000
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Subtotal = $10,310,000
1.4 Because of the area below the Devore Freeway tributary to
the existing San Sevaine Channel, it will be necessary to
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construct a channel or storm drain from the existing
Sevaine Channel to the proposed concrete lined channel for
purposes of conveying local drainage flows to the proposed
channel. The excavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin
does not provide for local drainage flows north and north-
east of the site, originating southeasterly of the Devore
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Freeway. The storm drain or channel would be located
along Baseline Avenue and is shown schematically on
Figure No. 1.
Storm Drain Estimated Cost = $ 1,000,000
Estimated Alternate "A" Cost = $11,310,000
The firm of Hall and Foreman is preparing an analysis and cost
estimate for the necessary onsite storm drain and drainage
retention facilities. Those costs are not included in the
above costs.
Alternate "A" is the flood control facilities plan called for
in the Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks Drainage Plan. How-
ever, the facilities are regional in nature and possibly more
expensive than the subject development can sustain, even on a
d reimbursement basis. The Lower San Sevaine Basin excavation
provides regional benefits due to flood flow storage all the
way to the Santa Ana River. Also, the right -of -way for the
basin is still in the process of being transferred from Caltrans
to the Flood Control District, and there is some concern re-
garding the possible need of the basin material for the future
Foothill Freeway.
Refer to Figure No. 1 for a schematic description of proposed
facilities.
2. Alternate "B"
Alternate "B" generally includes the construction of the ulti-
mate San Sevaine Channel between the Devore Freeway and Foothill
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Boulevard, construction of an "interim" channel between Foot-
hill Boulevard and the Santa Fe Railroad to the south, and the
excavation for some debris and storm flow capacity in the
proposed Lower San Sevaine Basin.
Refer to Figure No. 2 for a schematic location and description
of the components of Alternative "B ".
Specifically, the features and estimated cost of Alternate "B"
are as follows:
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Estimated Cost - $ 5,175,000
2.2 Construction of an "interim" earth channel along the ulti-
mate channel alignment from Foothill Boulevard southerly
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2.1 Construction of the ultimate San Sevaine Channel (combined
Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks flow) from the Devore Free-
way to Foothill Boulevard. Until the ultimate San Sevaine
Channel is constructed below Foothill Boulevard in accor-
dance with the "Drainage Plan" and /or the Lower San Sevaine
Basin is constructed, existing Etiwanda and San Sevaine
Creek flows cannot be comingled. Therefore, a trapezoidal
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concrete channel is proposed with a separator wall separa-
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Ling the flows. Existing Etiwanda Creek flows would be
directed to the existing RCB under Foothill Boulevard,and
existing San Sevaine Creek flows would be directed to the
proposed "interim" channel south of Foothill Boulevard.
Due to the need to separate Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creek
flows, the channel cost for this reach is higher than the
channel in Alternate "A ".
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Estimated Cost - $ 5,175,000
2.2 Construction of an "interim" earth channel along the ulti-
mate channel alignment from Foothill Boulevard southerly
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to connect to the existing San Sevaine Channel immediately
south of the Santa Fe Railroad. The construction would
include the ultimate road crossing structures. A set of
schematic plans for the interim channel construction is
included in the Appendix for general information only.
Estimated Cost = $ 1,800,000
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2.3 Develop "offsite" drainage retention capability in Victoria
Basin and the Lower San Sevaine Basin to partially compen-
sate for necessary "onsite" retention of drainage flows.
Excavation in the Lower San Sevaine Basin would approximate
200,000 yd
Estimated Cost = $ 445,000
2.4 Develop 200,0 •
00yd of debris storage in Lower San Sevaine
Basin to provide for major flood debris production on San
Sevaine Creek.
Estimated Cost = $ 350,000
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Subtotal = $ 7,770,000
2.5 Because of the area below the Devore Freeway tributary to
the existing San Sevaine Channel, it will be necessary to
construct a channel or storm drain from the existing San
Sevaine Channel to the proposed concrete lined channel for
purposes of conveying local drainage flows to the channel.
The excavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin does not pro-
vide for local drainage flows north and northeast of the
site originating southeasterly of the Devore Freeway. The
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storm drain or channel would be located along Baseline
Avenue and is shown schematically on Figure No. 1.
Storm Drain Estimated Cost = $ 1,000,000
Estimated Alternate "B" Cost = $ 8,770,000
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the onsite storm drain and drainage retention system is not
included herein.
Alternate "B ", as proposed herein, is approximately $2,500,000
less expensive than Alternate "A ". However, the facilities pro -
posed under Alternate "A" are regional in nature and will provide
am benefits to the area in general, both to the north and south of
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Alternate "B" will provide direct benefits to the area along
Banana Street south of Foothill Boulevard at less expense to
the region. This alternate will not require the complete ex-
cavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin initially, and will re-
serve the bulk of the material to be excavated for.the construc-
tion of the Foothill Freeway, if needed.
Because of the liabilities involved with comingling Etiwanda and
San Sevaine Creeks flows prior to an adequate concrete lined
channel being constructed downstream of the project area, these
flows must be kept separated. Therefore, a trapezoidal channel
with a wall separating the flows is recommended. A schematic
depiction of the channel is included herein as Figure No. 3.
The final size and configuration of the channel cross - section
will depend on final design of the channel system.
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100 - 105'
SEPARATOR WALL
ETIWANDA
CREEK FLOWS
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COMBINED - CHANNEL
ETIWANDA AND SAN SEVAINE
CREEKS FLOWS
NOTE - CHANNEL DIMENSIONS ARE PRELIMINARY.
FINAL DIMENSIONS WILL DEPEND ON
FIN AL HYDRAULICS AND DESIGN.
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C. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Analysis of Alternates "A" and "B"
Both alternate plans ( "A" and "B ") discussed in Section II,B
above, will resolve the flood control issues. Either plan
provides the necessary flood control protection facilities
and provides for the elimination of the existing San Sevaine
Channel traversing the easterly portion of the project area.
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Both plans provide for the construction of the ultimate San
Sevaine Channel (combined Etiwanda and San Sevaine flow) from
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the Devore Freeway to Foothill Boulevard in accordance with the
approved Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks System Drainage
Plan. The channel is larger and more expensive in Alternate
"B" than Alternate "A" because of the necessity of separating
Etiwanda and San Sevaine flows. The separation of flows will
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be necessary until adequate downstream channel facilities, or
upstream flood storage facilities, are constructed to remove
the potential legal liabilities involved with combining the
flows. The Drainage Plan assumes the flows will be combined,
but the construction of the combined channel requires the
construction of the downstream channel and /or other mitigating
measures.
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Both plans provide for a drainage ditch or storm drain along
Baseline Avenue from the existing San Sevaine Channel north of
Baseline to the proposed concrete lined channel. The storm
drain facility will be necessary to intercept local drainage
flows from the north, and therefore, facilitate the removal of
the existing San Sevaine Channel traversing the site.
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The major difference in the two plans is the "interim channel"
below Foothill Boulevard proposed in Alternate "B" in lieu of
the 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 yd basin excavation proposed above
the Devore Freeway in Alternate "A ". Alternate "A" is approx-
imately $2,500,000 more expensive than "B ". Aside from the
expense involved, the excavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin
above the Devore Freeway may necessarily be delayed due to the
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need for the basin excavation material for the proposed Foothill
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The construction of the "interim channel" south of Foothill
Boulevard will provide direct benefit to the area south of
Foothill Boulevard by removing flood flows from Banana Street.
The interim channel will be located along the ultimate channel
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alignment; therefore, the excavation and street and railroad
crossings can be designed to meet the ultimate plan.
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Schematic plans of the interim channel are included in the
Appendix of this report. Refer to Figure Nos. 1 and 2 for the
location of Banana Street.
2. Review 'of Other A lternatives 'or Comb'inati'on of Al't'ernatives
Other alternatives to solving the flood hazard problem and pro -
viding for the phasing out of the existing San Sevaine Channel
were reviewed and found to be infeasible. These alternatives
are listed below in general, but are not discussed in detail.
a. Maintain the Existing San Sevaine Channel' in Perpetuity
The perpetuation of the existing San Sevaine Channel tra-
versing the easterly part of the project area would not be
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in accordance with the Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine
Creeks System Drainage Plan. The channel has limited
capacity, is subject to overflow, and the area adjacent
to the channel has been determined to be a flood plain
by the Federal Insurance Administration (see "Flood Con -
trol Facilities Study" dated September, 1984). The channel
would have to be improved to handle the design flows and
removed at a later date unless the Master Drainage Plan is
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revised.
The Specific Plan does not show the channel, and therefore,
an additional alternate to the plan would be necessary.
Due to the problems listed above and the additional cost
involved, this alternate does not appear to be feasible.
b. Maintain the Rkistin Sari 'Sedaihe 'Channel' Tetra op raril
�un� ani Vitiate ownstream Uh annel o� o'the' fro osed
Upstream Floc 'Stotage Facility 'is' 'Constructe
This alternate would not provide for the full development
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channel is improved. If the channel is improved, then this
alternate is no different than 2a above.
c. Development of Flood Storage Basins for San Sevaine.
Creek, eith Onsite or North ot Baseline Avenue
A This alternate would require the construction of flood
storage basin of sufficient size to store a 100 - year, 24-
hour storm in order to eliminate or reduce San Sevaine
Creek flows to an acceptable level.
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basin, or basins, were to be
excavated,
it would be
about
as expensive to later reclaim
the land as
it would be
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to excavate the basins. If this type of flood storage
is to be provided, it should be accomplished as part of
the ultimate flood control facility, namely, above the
Devore Freeway as the Lower San Sevaine Basin.
3. Recommendations
Other than Alternates "A" and "B ", there does not appear to be
any other viable or feasible alternatives.
Alternate "g" is less expensive, provides a benefit to the area
below Foothill Boulevard, and the right -of -way necessary for the
"interim channel" below Foothill Boulevard is existing. The
"interim channel" follows the alignment of the ultimate Master
Planned facility, and the interim facility can be utilized when
the ultimate channel below the site is constructed.
Alternate "B" does not require the total resolving of the right -
of -way and excavation of the Lower San Sevaine Basin at this time.
Because of these advantages, Alternate Plan "B" is recommended.
Because the proposed flood control facilities are regional in
nature, and will benefit the City of Fontana, the unincorporated
�+ area, and other developments, a reimbursement arrangement to
reimburse the project area development for those costs exceeding
its pro -rata share is recommended.
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SECTION III. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL
FACILITIES
+� A. GENERAL DISCUSSION
The Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan was
completed and accepted by the various involved jurisdictions in
1983. The report on "Funding Mechanisms for the Day, Etiwanda and
San Sevaine Creek System Drainage Plan ", dated March, 1983, was a
part of the Drainage Plan.
Because the proposed combined Etiwanda -San Sevaine Channel System
is a regional system, the cost of any part of the system constructed
as a part of a development should be analyzed to determine the pro-
rata share to be financed by the development. The construction of
the Etiwanda -San Sevaine Channel, the connection from Etiwanda
Channel to the Victoria Basin, and any work in the Lower San Sevaine
Basin will benefit the overall regional area. Therefore, the costs
of the system should be distributed over the entire benefitted area.
The report on "Funding Mechanisms for the Day, Etiwanda and San
Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan" is included in the Appendix
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marized herein.
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The referenced "funding mechanisms" report was accepted by the Day
Creek Technical and Steering Committees, the Cities of Fontana,
Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario, and San Bernardino and Riverside
Counties. The Technical Committee recommended the distribution of
costs by jurisdiction based on gross areas within the drainage
system watershed boundaries. The gross areas within the San Sevaine
Creek System and the cost per gross acre and cost per jurisdiction
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are provided below in Section III,B. The cost per gross acre
provides a negotiating base by which a cost distribution for the
West End Specific Plan development can be determined.
B. DISTRIBUTION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE SAN SEVAINE CREEK
SYSTEM
The proposed San Sevaine Creek Channel below the Devore Freeway,
the Upper Etiwanda Creek Channel above the Devore Freeway, and the
debris and water conservation facilities appurtenant to both chan-
nels are known as the San Sevaine Creek Channel System. The
"existing" San Sevaine Channel between the Devore and Foot-
"" hill Boulevard is proposed to be phased out. Therefore, the
existing channel is not considered a part of the future flood con-
trol system.
The gross area within the San Sevaine Creek System drainage area
is provided below in Table I. The construction costs of the San
Sevaine Creek System is summarized in Table II.
It should be noted the construction and distribution costs are
based on March, 1983 dollars and an adjustment is necessary to
reflect November, 1984 dollars.
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TABLE I
Gross Areas Within San Sevaine Creek System *
Jurisdiction
Acres
Percentage
Unincorporated Area
12,470
39.8
Fontana
15,850
50.5
Rancho Cucamonga
3,040
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Ontario
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TOTAL
31,360
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* From the "Funding Mechanisms for the Day, Etiwanda and
San Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan" report, dated
March, 1983.
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Cost of San Sevaine Creek System **
San Sevaine Creek Svstem
Etiwanda Creek Debris Dam $ 1,950,000
San Sevaine Basin and Lower 9,950,000
San Sevaine Basin
Jurupa Basin 5,950,000
Channel System 23,025,000
Subtotal $40,875,000
** Construction cost estimated as of March, 1983, and taken
from "Funding Mechanisms for the Day, Etiwanda and San
Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan" report.
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As indicated above, it was decided
at the Technical Committee
meeting on December 14, 1982, that
the cost distribution per juris-
diction and /or per acre within the
system drainage area would be
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computed on a gross acre rather than a net developable basis.
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The cost per gross acre and per jurisdiction within the San Sevaine
Creek Channel System drainage area
are provided below.
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1. Cost of San Sevaine Creek
System per Gross Acre
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$40,875,000/31,360 acres
= $1,304 /acre
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$1,310 /acre
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2. Cost of San Sevaine Creek
System per Jurisdiction
City of Fontana
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$40,875,000 x 0.505
= $20,641,875
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Unincorporated Area
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$40,875,000 x 0.398
= $16,268,250
City_of Rancho Cucamonga
$40,875,000 x 0.097
= $ 3,964,875
Total
= $40,875,000
* Construction cost estimates as of March, 1983, from
"Funding Mechanisms for
the Day, Etiwanda and San
Sevaine Creeks System Drainage
Plan ".
3. Net Developable Areas
The net developable area
(percentage) is provided below
for reference purposes only.
It should be noted the net
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developable area percentages are based on the "Funding
Mechanisms" report dated March, 1983, and may not reflect
actual percentages today. That is the reason the Technical
Committee recommended the cost distribution should be based
on gross areas.
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The developable area in the City of Fontana was estimated
at 75%. The developable area in the City of Rancho Cuca-
monga was estimated at 60% in the San Sevaine Creek water-
shed. The developable area in the unincorporated area was
estimated at 45% in the San Sevaine Creek watershed.
The approximate net developable areas can be obtained by
applying the above percentages by areas (acres) provided
in Table I. It is again noted the percentages indicated
above may not exactly reflect the net developable area
today.
C. DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS OF THE SAN S'EVAINE CREEK SYSTEM TO THE
ST END SPECIFIC PLAN
Based on the recommendations of the Day Creek Committee, the recom-
mended distribution of costs to the West End Specific Plan project
area is based on gross acreage within the overall San Sevaine Creek
Channel System drainage area. The area within the subject planning
area is approximately 1,250 acres.
During the approximate two years since the Day, Etiwanda and San
Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan was completed, there have been
some preliminary changes and additional planning in the proposed
flood control facilities above the Devore Freeway. These recom-
mended changes, if adopted, will probably reduce the system costs.
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However, the major channel costs below the Foothill Boulevard have
increased in cost due to inflation. Avery rudimentary analysis
indicates these costs are probably offsetting and the overall system
costs have not changed significantly. Therefore, the overall San
Sevaine Creek Channel System cost of $40,875,000 is used in the pre-
""' liminary estimate of cost distribution provided below. An analysis
"' and update of costs for the entire channel system would have to be
done to arrive at a more reliable construction cost estimate.
The $1,310 /acre figure, based on "gross acreage" within the overall
watershed, is used to compute the equitable cost of developments
within the San Sevaine Creek System drainage area: If "net
developable area" is used, based on the percentages used in the
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Day, Etiwanda and San Sevaine Creeks System Drainage Plan, the dis-
tribution cost per acre increases to $2,116 /acre.
I" The "gross acreage" distribution cost factor of $1,310 /acre is
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„ regional flood control system will benefit existing development
within the drainage area, the Cities of Fontana, Ontario and Rancho
Cucamonga, the Counties of San Bernardino and Riverside, and the
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many utility and transportation systems that cross the channels.
In addition, the proposed facilities will benefit the water industry
due to the extensive water conservation facilities proposed.
D. REIMBURSEMENT OF REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM COSTS TO WEST
END . SP ECIFI'C PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Based on the $1,310 /acre cost distribution factor, the estimated
reimbursement of-the regional flood control facilities construction
costs to the West End Specific Plan development is estimated below.
The estimated reimbursement for both Alternates "A” and "B" plans
discussed in Section II are provided.
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Because the proposed storm drain along Baseline Avenue (from the
existing San Sevaine Channel to the future San Sevaine Channel)
is not part of the regional flood control facilities system, it is
not included in the cost for Alternates "A" and "B" below. This
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does not mean the cost of the drain should not be shared with
other proposed developments to the east and northeast.
Oft 2. Alternate "B" ,
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See Section II,B -2, page 10. Estimated cost is $7,770,000;
„ $1,310 /acre distribution cost for 1,250 acres is $1,637,500.
$7,770,000 -$1,637,500= $6,132,500.
As explained in Section II,B -2 above, Alternate Plan "B" is
preferred.
44 It is recognized a reimbursement of approximately $6,000,000 can
be challenged on the basis the channel for the ultimate system
traverses the subject project, and direct flood protection benefits
are provided for the property. However, the proposed channel and
debris facilities will benefit other properties, both existing and
proposed, below the project area and above the project area. Many
areas proposed for development cannot be adequately drained until
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1. Alternate "A"
See Section II,B -1, page
6. Estimated
cost is $10,310,000;
$1,310 /acre distribution
cost for 1,250
acres is $1,637,500.
$10,310,000- $1,637,500 =$8,672,500.
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Therefore, the estimated
reimbursement
for regional flood con-
trol facilities under Alternate "A" is
$8,672,500.
Oft 2. Alternate "B" ,
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See Section II,B -2, page 10. Estimated cost is $7,770,000;
„ $1,310 /acre distribution cost for 1,250 acres is $1,637,500.
$7,770,000 -$1,637,500= $6,132,500.
As explained in Section II,B -2 above, Alternate Plan "B" is
preferred.
44 It is recognized a reimbursement of approximately $6,000,000 can
be challenged on the basis the channel for the ultimate system
traverses the subject project, and direct flood protection benefits
are provided for the property. However, the proposed channel and
debris facilities will benefit other properties, both existing and
proposed, below the project area and above the project area. Many
areas proposed for development cannot be adequately drained until
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the backbone facilities are constructed. The San Sevaine Creek
Channel System is the backbone system for approximately 60 square
miles of tributary drainage area.
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SECTION IV. DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN
A. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Due to the potential overflow and debris deposition from the
existing San Sevaine Creek Channel and the potential channel
erosion along the existing Etiwanda Creek Channel, an initial
development between the two flood hazard areas is recommended.
The remaining areas can be developed as the flood control facili-
ties recommended in Section II are provided. Refer to Figure No. 4
for a schematic depiction of the recommended development phasing.
Except as necessary to describe the recommended development phasing
herein, the flood hazards are not discussed in detail in this
supplemental report. Reference is made to the prior report refer-
enced above for detailed discussion on flood hazards, the 1969 flood
overflow map, and the FIA (HUD) overflow map.
Recommended phasing of the development is discussed below. The
necessary flood control improvements to eliminate flood hazards to
various portions of the site and to eliminate the necessity of San
Sevaine Channel traversing the site are those included in Section II
of this report.
The easterly part of the project area, generally that area east of
the San Sevaine Creek overflow area, is unrestricted from a flood
The report entitled "West End
Specific Plan, Flood
Control Facili-
ties Study " , dated September,
1984, by Bill Mann &
Associates,
described the flood hazards to
the project area in
detail. The
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potential overflow adjacent to
the San Sevaine Creek Channel,
based on the Federal Insurance
Administration (HUD)
map, is also
shown in the prior report.
Except as necessary to describe the recommended development phasing
herein, the flood hazards are not discussed in detail in this
supplemental report. Reference is made to the prior report refer-
enced above for detailed discussion on flood hazards, the 1969 flood
overflow map, and the FIA (HUD) overflow map.
Recommended phasing of the development is discussed below. The
necessary flood control improvements to eliminate flood hazards to
various portions of the site and to eliminate the necessity of San
Sevaine Channel traversing the site are those included in Section II
of this report.
The easterly part of the project area, generally that area east of
the San Sevaine Creek overflow area, is unrestricted from a flood
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hazard standpoint. Therefore, the area is not shown as a phase.
However, some protection measures adjacent to the San Sevaine
Creek overflow area may be necessary prior to the construction of
the flood control facilities referred to in Section II.
B. RECOMMENDED PHASING
1. Phase I
Phase I is that area generally located between the existing
Etiwanda Creek Channel and the overflow limits of San Sevaine
Creek. In addition, Phase I includes the area within the
northwest corner of the project area south of Baseline Avenue.
di The Phase I limits are shown on Figure No. 4.
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The existing Etiwanda Creek Channel did not overflow during
•.� the floods of 1969. ,,However, the channel bank did suffer
.r serious erosion. Therefore, a 200' structure setback from the
channel is recommended until the concrete lined channel is
constructed. The easterly limit of Phase I is the west line
of the San Sevaine Creek overflow area. If a setback from the
existing Etiwanda Creek is established, the northwesterly
do Dortion of the site south of Baseline Avenue could be developed
prior to the construction -of the concrete lined channel referred
to in Section II.
Phase I development would be subject to normal flood hazard
protection measures adjacent to overflow areas, existing earth
channels, and /or major water - carrying streets on swales. The
area adjacent to the overflow area and existing channel can be
reasonably protected by the following methods or combination of
methods. The actual flood protection measures would be based
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on conditions by the City of Fontana and possibly the Flood
Control District.
a. A perimeter street adjacent to the overflow area with
lots raised a minimum of 2 feet above the top of curb,.
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" b. A 3 to 4 -foot high landscaped perimeter berm along
�+ the overflow area with a graded ditch outside the berm.
�. c. A levee at the northeast corner of the 1st phase
development to divert any overflow crossing Baseline
Avenue at the PERR back to the San Sevaine Creek Channel.
d. Low block walls (3 to 4 feet) along the overflow area
or 6 -foot high structural block walls at the northeast
corner of the development. A wall or other protective
., measures may be.necessary along Baseline Avenue.
e. A 200± foot setback or 1 -lot depth setback adjacent
do to the existing Etiwanda Channel with elevated lots or a
landscaped berm.
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2. Phase II
Phase•II is that area immediately adjacent to the existing
..�, Etiwanda Creek Channel, except for the area east of the channel
Sri and north of Baseline Avenue.
It is assumed that the San Sevaine Channel (combined Etiwanda-
San Sevaine Channel) will be constructed prior to or concur-
rently with the completion of Phase I of the development building
program.
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At such time as the San Sevaine Channel is constructed, Phase II
of the development (refer to Figure No. 4) could be initiated.
The San Sevaine Channel construction could be under Alternate
"A" or Alternate "B ", described in Section II,B, subject to
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the selection of the alternate and approval by the necessary
agencies.
3. Phase III
Phase III is that area adjacent to the existing San Sevaine
Channel and the area north of Baseline Avenue: Refer to Figure
No. 4 for the schematic area.
The initiation of Phase III development will depend upon the
elimination of the San Sevaine Creek flood hazard and the elimi-
nation of the need for the existing San Sevaine Creek Channel
traversing the easterly portion of the site. Phase III would
require the construction of those facilities described in
Alternate "A" or Alternate "b ", Section II,B. The necessary
facilities include the storm drain along Baseline Avenue to
eliminate the local flows tributary to the existing San Sevaine
Channel.
Refer to Section II,B for a description of the Alternates and
the respective costs.
4. Unrestricted Area
The extreme easterly portion of the project area, outside of
the San Sevaine Creek overflow area, is not restricted from
development from the standpoint of flood hazards.
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An exception would be the area immediately adjacent to and
along the San Sevaine Creek overflow area. However, this
fringe area can be developed with the provision of those flood
protective measures described in Section IV, B -1 above.
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