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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/08/23 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2000 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman McNiel __ Vice Chairman Macias __ Com. Mannerino__ Com. Stewart__ Com. Tolstoy II, ANNOUNCEMENTS III. MINUTES July 19, 2000, Special/Adjourned Joint City Council/Planning Commission August 9, 2000 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS The fo/lowing items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. Ail such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. P/ease sign in after speaking A. VARIANCE 00-07 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS - A request to allow a freestanding 60-foot high "monopalm" wireless communication facility and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on approximately 500 square feet of leased area on a 5.64 acre parcel of land within 500 feet of a residential zone or residence in the Neighborhood Commercial District within the Sunrize Center, located at 8647 Base Line Road - APN: 207-022-14. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 00-11. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS - The development of a wireless communication facility consisting of a 60-foot stealth co-location "monopalm" and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on approximately 500 square feet of leased area on a 5.64 acre parcel of land in the Sunrize Center in the Neighborhood Commercial District within the Sunrize Center, located at 8647 Base Line Road - APN: 207-022-14. Related file: Variance 00-07. (Continued from July 26, 2000) C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-03A - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan land use designation from Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 64 acres of land (abandoned Southern California Edison corridor), generally located north of SR 30 on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard approximately 300 feet wide by 8,000 feet in length- APN: 225-161-64, 225-101-41, 225-071-61, and 225-082-03. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, in conjunction with this project, has prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The proposed amendment is intended to create consistency between' the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the County approved University Planned Development. Related files: Development Agreement 00-02 Annexation 00-01, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 00-01. D. ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. - A request to change the Etiwanda North Specific Plan zoning designation from Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 64 acres of land (abandoned Southern California Edison corridor), generally located north of SR 30 on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard approximately 300 feet wide by 8,000 feet in length - APN: 225- 161-64, 225-101-41,225-071-61, and 225-082-03. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, in conjunction with this project, has prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The proposed amendment is intended to create consistency between the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the County approved University Planned Development. Related files: Development Agreement 00-02, Annexation 00-01, General Plan Amendment 00-03A. E. ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-31- JPI - The development of 521 apartments on 20.46 acres of land in the Mixed Use Planning Area IX (Subarea 18) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the Page 2 northwest corner of Sixth Street and Milliken Avenue. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in June 1994. An addendum to the EIR is being prepared to allow multiple- family residential uses as an additional permitted use in Planning Area IX. The addendum is being prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - APN: 209-272-17. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. VI, COMMISSION BUSINESS F. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report VII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE RAINS ROOM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 00-10. I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 17, 2000, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Page 3 Vicinity Map Planning Commission August 23, 2000 Hillside. Banyan C,D 19th/210 A, B ~line ~ Foothill ~0 E c i 4th City of Rancho Cucamonga % CITY HALL N~ I H E CITY OF I~ANCII 0 CUCAHONGA Staff Report DATE: August 23, 2000 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Mike Smith, Planning Technician SUBJECT: VARIANCE 00-07 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS - A request to allow a freestanding 60-foot high "monopalm" wireless communication facility and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on approximately 500 square feet of leased area on a 5.64-acre parcel of land within 500 feet of a residential zone or residence in the Neighborhood Commercial District within the Sunrize Center, located at 8647 Base Line Road- APN: 207-022-14. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 00-11. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS - The development of a wireless communication facility consisting of a 60-foot stealth "monopalm" and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on approximately 500 square feet of leased area on a 5.64-acre parcel of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, within the Sunrize Center, located at 8647 Base Line Road - APN: 207-022-14. Related file: Variance 00-07. (Continued from July 26, 2000). PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Proiect: The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow a major wireless communication facility within 500 feet of a residential zone or residence. Pacific Bell Wireless is proposing to install a 60-foot high "monopalm" and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on approximately 500 square feet of leased area. The leased area is located in the northwest corner of an existing commercial center located near the intersection of Base Line Road and Carnelian Street. B. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq: North- Single family, Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) South- Single family, Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) East - Neighborhood Commercial District West - Cucamonga County Water District Facility, Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel. ITEMS A & B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT VAR 00-07 AND CUP 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August 23, 2000 Page 2 C. General Plan Desiqnations: Project Site - Neighborhood Commercial District North - Single family, Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) South - Single family, Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) East - Neighborhood Commercial District West - Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel : D. Site Characteristics: The antenna site is located 700 feet west of the intersection of Base Line Road and Carnelian Street approximately 75 feet south of Base Line Road. The nearest home is 200 feet to the north. The site is approximately 5 feet below the grade of Base Line Road. Around the leased space are four Mexican Palm Trees that are about 50-60 feet high, The southernmost tree will be re-located before the installation of the "monopalm." Surrounding the leased area to the east and south is an asphalt-paved parking lot and a driveway. To the west is the Cucamonga Creek Regional Trail and a Cucamonga County Water District facility. The leased area is composed of exposed soil with shrubs located along the edges. The parcel where the "monopalm" will be located is in the Neighborhood Commercial District. The property is dominated by the Sunrize Center. A gas station is located approximately 600 feet to the east on an adjacent parcel at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Carnelian Street. ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant proposes the installation of a 60-foot high wireless communication facility. The applicant has indicated that this height is necessary to maximize the facility's signal coverage and limit "gaps" in coverage between other wireless facilities (Exhibit "D"), The applicant has also indicated a need to provide coverage in the general direction of Route 30 freeway that is currently under construction approximately one mile to the north. Although the proposed facility is within approximately 500 feet of residences, the surrounding area has numerous vertical elements that will limit the visibility of the "monopalm." There are 18 trees about 25 feet in height located along the landscaped berm between the Sunrize Center and Base Line Road. The surrounding residential neighborhoods also contain numerous mature trees. As stated previously, the leased area itself contains four mature Palm trees arranged in a north-south row. Three of them will remain in their present locations and the dead fronds will be removed. The fourth tree will be re-located approximately 25 feet away. There are 65ky utility lines and poles aligned parallel with Base Line Road on the north side. B. Applicable Requlations: According to Section 17.26.060 of the Development Code, a wireless facility that is taller than the height limit of the district in which it is located is subject to the review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit application. Furthermore, Section 17.26.030 states, in part, that no major wireless facility is permitted within approximately 500 feet of any residential structure or residential district. Because the project is within approximately 500 feet of nearby residences, the applicant has applied for a Variance. The viability of this project is contingent on the Variance request and subsequent approval of a Conditional Use Permit. FINDINGS: The purpose of a Variance is to provide flexibility from the strict application of development standards when special circumstances pertaining to the property such as size, shape, PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT VAR 00-07 AND CUP 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August 23, 2000 Page 3 topography, or location deprive a property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in the same district. In considering a request for a Variance, there are a series of findings under State Law that must be substantiated by facts in order to approve the request. Generally, these findings center around the uniqueness or special circumstances of a particular properly or the use of the designation. Staff finds special or unique circumstances associated with the proposed development of the site, which warrant approval of the Variance request. This is supported by the following: A. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code. The Development Code recognizes the need for wireless communication facilities throughout the City and accommodates such requests through a Minor Development Review or, in the event the facility will exceed the height limitations of the base district in which it is placed, a Conditional Use Permit. No wireless facility that exceeds this height limitation can be permitted within 500 feet of a residence or residential district. However, staff has determined that this 500-foot "buffer" limits the locations of these facilities to a relatively small area of the City generally south of Foothill Boulevard and east of Haven Avenue. The applicant has demonstrated their need to construct a 60~foot "monopalm" in close proximity of a residential district for the purpose of providing unobstructed coverage in this part of the community. B. That there are not exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district. The applicant has demonstrated that unique physical features on the site exist. There are four existing Mexican Palm trees of similar height near the proposed facility. Staff has determined that there are no other wireless facilities within 500 feet of the project site. In the immediate vicinity are vertical elements with similar characteristics. Furthermore, the facility's design mimics the appearance of these Palm trees. Nearby utility lines and poles along Base Line Road are similar in height and appearance. C. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. The applicant has demonstrated that moving the "monopalm" to another location on the property would affect their ability to effectively provide coverage. The applicant has also shown that lowering the height will limit the facility's effectiveness. D. That the granting of the Variance will constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district. Directly across the street along Base Line Road are 65kv utility lines and poles of similar height. Also, these utility poles are more visible and more numerous. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT VAR 00-07 AND CUP 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August 23, 2000 Page 4 E. That the granting of the Variance will be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The development standards are intended to ensure good quality and compatible projects. The proposed "monopalm" will not be substantially visible from the residential district to the north because of the nearby Palm trees, utility poles, and street trees. The facility will replace an existing live Palm tree of similar height and will be adjacent to other live Palm trees. Due to the applicant's proposed design, its aesthetic similarity with these trees will further limit its visibility. The presence of this facility will not negatively affect the public health, safety or welfare. It will not negatively affect nearby properties or improvements. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Variance 00-07 and Conditional Use Permit 00-11. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB:MS:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Vicinity Map Exhibit "C" - Computer Generated Photo Simulations Exhibit "D" - Simulations of Signal Coverage Exhibit "E" - Letter of Justification Resolution of Approval for Variance 00-07 Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit 00-11 X 1469.4 ~ ~rq1465.5 ~iJ~ir ~L~ .~ ~.1~4.2 X 14~2.4 SCALE 1"= 100' 100 0 100 200 INTERVAL 2 FOOT PACIFIC BELL. Wireless Project Sustification Proposal to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the Installation of a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Site Number: CM-223-01 Location: Sunrize Center, 8647 Baseline, Rd. Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial APN: 207-022-04 Agent for Pacific Bell Wireless: O'Neal Communications Group, Inc. B.P.Hanrath, Planning Manager 18500 Von Karman, Suite 870 Irvine, CA 92612 714-906-6281 Project Description Pacific Bell Wireless (PBVV) is proposing a stealth, wireless telecommunications facility in the northwest corner of the Sundze Center at 8647 Baseline Road. Currently PBW is experiencing coverage deficiencies in this particular portion of Rancho Cucamonga and this project will directly benefit those using cellular service in this area. tn an effort to respond to these network needs, and to ensure customer satisfaction, PBW is seeking approval to install a stealth facility (mono-palm) in the line of existing mature Mexican Fan Palms in this section of the subject property. PBVV is proposing to tie into the existing and established palm trees in the area with a 60' antenna tip height, mono-palm antenna installation. By placing this disguised antenna installation as the last in the row, we not only further distance it from residential property on the other side of Baseline, but also use the other live palms to take up the initial viewpoint of those driving on Baseline Road. The trade-off in distancing the site from Baseline is a loss of some elevation and proximity to the transmission target. The radio frequency objective is specifically to cover east and west along Baseline, and to propagate north to the new 30 F-WY. Overall, this project will create very limited negative visual impact in the community. The installation will consist of the following: · Up to six (6) antennas, arranged in three sectors, two panel antennas per sector. The antennas will be vertically mounted on brackets attached to the "trunk' in the frond cluster of the mono-palm with antenna tip height of 60'. · An approximately 20' x 23' leasehold area containing up to two (2) supporting base transceiv,,er station (BTS) cabinets, supporting utilities will be placed on an approx. 5' x 23' concrete pad. The mono-palm will be situated last in the row of existing palms, replacing the fourth live palm. Cabinet dimensions are 4'3"Lx2'5"Wx5'3"H. · Approximately 300' of trenching is proposed to bring in electrical and telephone utility lines from hook-up locations south of the project area, towards the car wash facility. Pro/ecz Ju.w~catlon Page~ PACIFIC BELL. Wireless Project Sustification Background Pacific Bell Wireless (PBW), formedy known as Pacific Bell Mobile Services, was established in 1994 as the wireless subsidiary of Pacific Bell. In March of 1995, PBW was issued a license by the FCC for the provision of Personal Communications Services (PCS). Additionally, PBW is a regulated public utility and is currently continuing development and optimization of its all-digital wireless network throughout California and Nevada. The PCS network being developed by PBW will not only provide advanced technology, but will offer opportunities for "virtual office" capabilities while providing enhanced personal safety and security benefits by offedng communications services when circumstances preclude the use of conventional land-line telephones. It is expected that nearly one of out of every two individuals in the United States will utilizing some form of wireless communications device by the year 2003. Operations The FCC has allocated portion of the radio spectrum to PBW for the provision of PCS. The proposed facility will transmit at a frequency range of between 1850 and 1990 MHz. The maximum effective radiated power (ERP) typically does not exceed 400 watts per sector. As the facility is designed to be a Iow-power system, power levels are generally much less. Once constructed and operational, the facility will provide continuous operation. The site will be visited by field service personnel for routine maintenance approximately once a month dudng normal working hours unless otherwise required. However, the facility must have 24-hour accessibility in event of an equipment failure of other emergency. Planning/Zoning Consistency The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed communications facility will not create unusual noise, traffic, or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable, detrimental or incompatible with other permitted uses in the vicinity. As the actual antenna panels, painted to match, will be incorporated into the top area of the pine tree surrounded by branches, we contend that the visual impact is minimal, in particular: 1. A stealth design is proposed with fewer antennas than many other carders. 2. The equipment associated with the facility operates quietly or virtually noise-free and is not a large equipment shelter. 3. The equipment does not emit fumes, smoke, dust, or odors that could be considered objectionable. 4. The communications facility is unmanned and requires only pedodic maintenance. Traffic will, therefore, be unaffected. The proposed communications facility will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the public health, safety, and the general welfare, in that: 1. The proposed PCS communications facility will operate in full compliance with the FCC regulations and licensing requirements. 2. Advanced technologies, such as wireless telecommunications, are an asset to local businesses, municipalities, and the public in general. Further, wireless telephones are a significant asset in event of local emergencies or widespread disasters. For more information, contact: B.P.Hanrath, 714-906-6281 or bhanrath@ocgsite.com Protect Just~ficatton Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 00-07, ALLOWING A MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY TO BE LOCATED WITHIN 500 FEET OF A RESIDENTIAL ZONE OR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE ON APPROXIMATELY 500 SQUARE FEET OF LEASED AREA ON a 5.64-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8647 BASE LINE ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: - 207-022-14. A. Recitals. 1. Pacific Bell Wireless filed an application for the issuance of Variance No. 00-07, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Vadance request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 23rd day of August 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public headng on the application and concluded said headng on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public headng on August 23, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application contemplates the installation of a 65-foot "monopalm" on 21 feet by 22 feet (462 square feet) leased areas of land located at the northwest comer of a 5.64-acre parcel in the Neighborhood Commercial District. The leased area is located at 8647 Base Line Road approximately 800 feet west of the intersection of Base Line Road and Camelian Street and is approximately 75 feet south of the curb face at Base Line Road; and b. The parcel in which the leased area is located is in the Neighborhood Commercial Distdct and has a street frontage on Base Line Road of 450 feet and lot depth of approximately 600 feet; and c. The properties to the north and south of the subject site consist of single-family detached residential dwellings in the Low Residential District, with the nearest residence being 200 feet away. The property to the east consists of commercial business in the Neighborhood Commercial District. The property to the west is an improved flood control channel, Cucamonga County Water District facility, and a Regional Trail; and d. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will be located within 500 feet of single family detached homes; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. VAR 00-07 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August 23, 2000 Page 2 e. There are existing Southern California Edison 65kv utility lines and poles of similar height across the street; and f. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will exceed the height restrictions of the Neighborhood Commemial Distdct and is therefore classified as a Major Wireless Communications Facility; and g. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will not be located near any other existing wireless communication facility; and h. The Vadance request is to allow a major wireless communication facility within approximately 500 feet of a residential zone or residential structure. i. The proposed "monopalm" will be located in the vicinity of four live Palm trees that it will match in appearance and height, utility lines and poles of similar height, and street trees. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the stdct or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code. b. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district. c. That the stdct or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would depdve the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. d. That the granting of the Vadance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district. e. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below: Planninq Division 1) Vadance approval shall expire if building permits are not issued within five years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. 2)The four existing live Palm trees shall be preserved and maintained. Their dead fronds shall be removed. 3) This facility shall be of "monopatm" design to simulate the existing palm trees, including trunk, texture, and color. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. VAR 00-07 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August23,2000 Page 3 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-11 ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY 500 SQUARE FEET OF LEASED AREA ON A 5.64-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AT 8647 BASE LINE ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 207-022-14. A. Recitals. 1. Pacific Bell Wireless has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-11, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 26th day of July 2000 and continued to the 23rd day of August 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public headng on the application and concluded said headng on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public headng on August 23, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application contemplates the installation of a 65-foot "monopalm" on 21 feet by 22 feet (462 square feet) leased areas of land located at the northwest comer of a 5.64-acre parcel in the Neighborhood Commercial District. The leased area is located at 8647 Base Line Road approximately 800 feet west of the intersection of Base Line Road and Carnelian Street and is approximately 75 feet south of the curb face at Base Line Road; and b. The parcel in which the leased area is located is in the Neighborhood Commercial District and has a street frontage on Base Line Road of 450 feet and lot depth of approximately 600 feet; and c. The properties to the north and south of the subject site consist of single-family detached residential dwellings in the Low Residential District, with the nearest residence being 200 feet away. The properly to the east consists of commercial business in the Neighborhood Commercial District. The properly to the west is an improved flood control channel, Cucamonga County Water District facility, and a Regional Trail; and d. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will be located within 500 feet of single family detached homes; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August23,2000 Page 2 e, There are existing Southem California Edison 65kv utility lines and poles of similar height across the street; and f. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will exceed the height restdcfions of the Neighborhood Commercial Distdct and is therefore classified as a Major Wireless Communications Facility; and g. The proposed "monopalm" antenna will not be located near any other existing wireless communication facility; and h. The proposed "monopalm" will be located in the vicinity of four live Palm trees that it will match in appearance and height, utility lines and poles of similar height, and street trees. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below: Planninq Division 1) The four existing live Palm trees shall be preserved and maintained. Their dead fronds shall be removed. 2)This facility shall be of "monopalm" design to simulate the existing palm trees, including trunk, texture, and color. 3) This facility shall not interfere with the public safety radio communications system, including, but not limited to, the 800 MHz trunking system. If such facility is found to interfere with the public safety radio system, it shall immediately cease operations until such time as the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 00-11 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS August23,2000 Page 3 4) This approval is contingent upon approval of Vadance 00-07. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman A'I-i'EST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meet;~:~ of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TH CITY OF I~AN C II 0 C U CAH ON GA DATF~ August 23, 2000 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Salvador M. Salazar, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-03A - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan land use designation from Flood Control/Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 64 acres of land (abandoned Southern California Edison corridor) generally located north of SR 30, on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard, approximately 300 feet wide by 8,000 feet in length - APN: 225-161-64, 225-101-41, 225-071-61, and 225-082-03. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project has prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The proposed amendment is intended to create consistency between the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the County approved University Planned Development. Related files: Development Agreement 00-02, Annexation 00-01, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 00-01. ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. - A request to change the Etiwanda North Specific Plan zoning designation from Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 64 acres of land (abandoned Southern California Edison corridor) generally located north of SR 30, on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard, approximately 300 feet wide by 8,000 feet in length - APN: 225-161-64, 225-101-41, 225-071-61, and 225-062-03. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project has prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The proposed amendment is intended to create consistency between the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the County approved University Planned Development. Related files: Development Agreement 00-02, Annexation 00-01, and General Plan Amendment 00-03A. BACKGROUND: On October 26, 1999, the County Board of Supervisors approved a mixed-use development project consisting of 685 residential lots and two commercial centers. On November 29, 1999, the City of Rancho Cucamonga filed a lawsuit challenging the adequacy of the environmental document prepared for the project. In June 2000, the City, County of San Bernardino, and project proponent reached a conditional settlement agreement, which required the parties to perform specific Items C and P PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GPA 00~03A, ENSPA 00-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA July 12, 2000 Page 2 actions. In keeping with the settlement agreement, the City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment (ENSPA) for a segment of the abandoned Edison Corridor. The subject property currently has a utility corridor land use and zoning designation. The proposed amendments are intended to create consistency between the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the County approved University Planned Development. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DENSITY: The site is an undeveloped alluvial fan, with a gentle slope from north to south. Vegetation type is grassland and Riversidian Alluvial Fan Scrub (RAFS). The proposed amendments to the General Plan and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan will allow for the development of 2-4 dwelling units per acre of land. Presently, residential uses are not allowed in the Utility Corridor. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq: North- Edison Utility Corridor, County West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Institutional. City prezone is Public Land and Utility Corridor. South- SR 30 (currently under construction). Across the freeway, within City limits, is Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). East - Undeveloped, West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Planned Development (3 dwelling units per acre). City prezone is Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). West - Undeveloped, West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Planned Development (3 dwelling units per acre) and Institutional. City prezone is Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). General Plan Desiqnation: North - County West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Institutional. City General Plan designation is Open Space and Flood Control/Utility Corridor. South- City General Plan designation (across the SR 30) is Neighborhood Commercial and Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). East- County West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Planned Development 3 dwelling units per acre. City General Plan Designation is Low Residential (2.4 dwelling units per acre). West- County West Valley Foothills Community Plan designation is Planned Development (3 dwelling units per acre). City General Plan Designation is Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT: The proposed land use and specific plan amendments to the Edison Corridor are similar to the ones previously approved by the City for the segment of the Edison Corridor on the south side of SR-30. The proposed Amendments will provide a reasonable and logical extension of the existing land use pattern in the surrounding area. The properties located on the east and west sides of the project have a Iow residential land use and zoning designation. The change will promote a compatible and harmonious arrangement of land uses in the area. Therefore, the change in the land use and zoning designation PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GPA 00-03A, ENSPA 00-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA July 12, 2000 Page 3 would allow for the development of land similar to, and consistent with, other development projects in the area (within the City of Rancho Cucamonga boundaries). City Council. In June 2000, the City Council, by entering into the conditional settlement agreement with the County of San Bemardino and the project developer, authorized staff to file the General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment applications. Environmental Assessment: The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project has prepared an Addendum to the SEIR. Therefore, the preparation of additional environmental documents for this project is not required. FACTS FOR FINDING: Based upon the facts and conclusions listed above, staff believes the Planning Commission can make the following facts for findings regarding these applications: A. The properties are suitable for the uses allowed in the proposed land use and development district designation in terms of access and size with similarly designated parcels. B. The proposed amendments would not have additional significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties as evidenced by the findings and conclusions of the Addendum to the SEIR prepared in conjunction with this project. C. The proposed amendments are in conformance with the General Plan, Etiwanda North Specific Plan and the Development Code because of the site's capacity to promote the goals and objectives for a residential development. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 00-03A, and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 00-01 by adoption of the attached Resolutions. City Planner BB:SS\Is Attachments: Exhibit"A"- Vicinity Map Exhibit "B" - General Plan Map Exhibit "C" - Etiwanda North Specific Plan Map Resolution Recommending Approval of General Plan Amendment 00-03A Resolution Recommending Approval of Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 00-01 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA L__.~ ~_] c~ ant, sequence, accuracy completeness ~ timeliness of any Inf~ti~ provided to ~u herein The user should not rely upon the I Inf~ati~ for any reason and is direct~ to independently verify any merchan~bili~ and [itness [or a padicu{ar purple The City of ~ncho 500 0 500 1000 Feet Cuca~n~ shall nei~er accept nor assume any liability, r~ardless of June 7, 2000 GENERAL PLAN MAP 0.7 0 0.7 1.4 Miles ~ r  MAJOR STREETSMaj_stname SUBJECT SITEUcp.shp ~' CITY LIMITSCbndJn.shp ~c6p.shp ~ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~ FLOOD CONTROL/UTILITY CORRIDOR ~ HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL [~ LOW ~ LOW MEDIUM ~ MAJOR ROADS ~ NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT B ~ OPEN SPACE GPA 0G-03A ~ PARK ~ VERY LOW ~_~ ~-/.~ ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN 0.7 0 0.7 1.4 Miles , r MAJOR STREETSMaLstnan~ SUBJECT S~'l~Ucp.$hp ~.4'.,d' c rn' U~nSCb~dJn.~hp ZoNng..hp 1~ Estate Residential ~ Low Residemial ~ Low Medium Ra~idential ~ Hillside R~sidentlal ~ Elementa~ School ~ Freeway Related Commercial ~ General Commercial ~ Neighborho~:l Com~emlal ENSP 00-01 ~ Resource Conservation Ama RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDINGAPPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-03A, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR FOUR PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 64 ACRES IN SIZE FROM UTILITY CORRIDOR TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF SR 30 AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WIDE BY 8,000 FEET IN LENGTH, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF APN: 225-161-64, 225 101 41, 25-071-61,225-082-03 A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for General Plan Amendment 00-03A, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On August 23, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. The County of San Bemardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project prepared an addendum to the SEIR. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public headng on August 23, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property currently located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence. The parcels are approximately 64 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration approximately 300 feet in width by 8000 feet in length, located north of SR 30 on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard, which is presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Utility Corridor; and b. The properties to the east and west of the subject site are designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant; and c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, 00-88 GPA 00-03A - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 23, 2000 Page 2 d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area by satisfying the minimum parcel size requirement for the land use designation and continuing the single-family residential development pattern in the vicinity of the project area; and b. On the basis of the facts and evidence set forth in the Initial study and Addendum prepared in conjunction with this project, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has determined that the Addendum is the adequate environmental analysis that is required as authorized by Section 21166 of CEQA and Section 15162 of the Guidelines; and c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by providing a land use pattem that is complementary with nearby parcels of land. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment 00-03A designating the subject site as Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Bullet, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING, APPROVAL OF ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR FOUR PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 64 ACRES IN SIZE FROM UTILITY CORRIDOR IN THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SR 30 AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WIDE BY 8,000 FEET IN LENGTH, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 225-161-64, 225-101-41, 25-071-61,225-082-03 A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application to amend the zoning designation of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. The County of San Bemardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The addendum determined that no additional environmental studies were required to be prepared. 3. On August 23, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 4. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public headng on August 23, 2000, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to approximately 64 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration approximately 300 feet in width by 8000 feet in length, located north of SR 30 on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard, which is presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Utility Corridor; and b. The properties to the east and west of the subject site are designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant; and c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. ENSPA 00-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August23,2000 Page 2 d. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The subject properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed distdct in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area as evidenced by its frontage on a public street and its size exceeding minimum size requirements for the land use designation; and b. On the basis of the facts and evidence set forth in the Initial study and Addendum prepared in conjunction with this project, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has determined that the Addendum is the adequate environmental analysis that is required as autho~zed by Section 21166 of CEQA and Section 15162 of the Guidelines. c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan, which contains provisions for Low Residential land use designations. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 00-01 to establish a Low Residential Distdct at the site described in this Resolution, and as described in the written text of and shown in Exhibit "A" of the attached draft City Council ordinance. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS MAP FROM UTILITY CORRIDOR TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF SR 30 AND ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WIDE BY 8,000 FEET IN LENGTH, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORTTHEREOF-APN: 225-161-64, 225-101- 41,25-071-61,225-082-03 A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment No. 00-01, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development District Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On August 23, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on an associated General Plan Amendment application and issued Resolution No. 00- , recommending to the City Council that General Plan Amendment No. 00-03A be approved. 3. On August 23, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and recommended approval of the application by the adoption of Resolution No. 00- 4. On September 6, 2000, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the associated General Plan Amendment application and issued Resolution No. 00- , approving the associated General Plan Amendment No. 00-03A. 5. On September 6, 2000, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 6. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find, determine, and ordain as follows: SECTION 1: This Council hereby specifically finds that alt of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. SECTION 2: Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing on September 6, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a) The application applies to property currently located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence. The parcels are approximately 64 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration approximately 300 feet in width by 8000 feet in length, located north of SR CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. ENSPA 00-01 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA September 6, 2000 Page 2 30 on the east side of the northerly prolongation of Day Creek Boulevard, which is presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Utility Corridor; and b) The properties to the east and west of the subject site are designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant; and c) This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and d) This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and e) The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 1991 and a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) on October 26, 1999. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project prepared an addendum to the SEIR. The addendum determined that no additional environmental studies were required to be prepared. Therefore, this amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have additional significant impact on the environment nor th.e surrounding properties. SECTION 3: Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows: a) That the subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area as evidenced by its frontage on a public street and its size exceeding minimum size requirements for the land use designation; and b) On the basis of the facts and evidence set forth in the Initial study and Addendum prepared in conjunction with this project, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has determined that the Addendum is the adequate environmental analysis that is required as authorized by Section 21166 of CEQA and Section 15162 of the Guidelines; and c) The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan, which contains provisions for Mixed Use land use designations. SECTION 4: Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, and 3 above, this Council hereby approves Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment No. 00-01 to change the zoning designation from Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) as shown in Exhibit "A" of this Ordinance, SECTION 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN 0.7 0 0.7 '1.4 Miles ~ r ~ CiTY UMITSCbnd in.shp '~rln~..hp - ~ / E~ Flood Control ENSP 00~1 ~ Park ~ Resource Conservation August22,2000 Chairman McNiel and Members of the Planning Commission C/O Brad Bullet, City Planner CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Re: Addendum to Environmental Impact Report and Development Review 00-31 - Platting Co~-~t~ssion Hearing of August 23, 2000 Dear Chal,t-aan McNiel and Members of the Commission: As you know, we have been working with the City Planner and his staffin order to come forward with a quality multi-family development. We appreciate the diligence displayed by your staffin helping us achieve this goal. We have reviewed the StaffReport and concur with the comments. We will work with the City Planner to satisfy all the design issues set forth in Section B., Design Review, oftbe StaffReport on pages 3 and 4. In addition, enclosed for your review is the revised Recreation Area/Facilities list. Pursuant to the request of the City Planner, we have removed high-speed intemet access, concierge service and the business cemer as recreational amenities. Also enclosed for your review is a list of Project Amenities that are provided within the development, in addition to the Recreation Area/Facilities. We look forward to the opportunity to present our proposed development at the meeting of August 23, 2000. Very truly yours, Heidi W. Mather Regional Development Manager Enclosures RECREATION AREA/FACILITIES Number ~.., .,,. : ': ,, ~ ... Amenity .~ 1 Swimming Pool 2 Spa 3 Fire Pit 4 Three-Hole Putting Green 5 Lawn Volleyball Court 6 Horseshoe Pit 7 Garden Gazebo 8 Pool-Side Barbecue Pit and Serving Area 9 Barbecue Node with Picnic Tables I0 Barbecue Node with Picnic Tables 11 Barbecue Node with Picnic Tables 12 Personal Garden Area 13 Open/Recreational Area 14 Open/Recreational Area 15 Open/Recreation Area 16 Walking Trail along the Empire Lakes Golf Course 17 Par Course 18 Movie Theater with THX Surround Sound 19 State of the Art Exercise Facility 20 Game Room 21 Teaching Kitchen 22 Community Room 23 Bocce Ball Court PROJECT AMENITIES 1 Access to the Empire Lakes Golf Course Including: [] Golf Club Storage at the Empire Lakes Clubhouse [] Player Pick-Up 2 Concierge Services: [] Dry Cleaning Pick-Up & Delivery [] Dog Walking Services [] Tee Time Arrangements - Empire Lakes Golf Course [] Facilitate Tickets for Theater, Sporting, and Other Events [] Present Wrapping Dudng Major Holidays 3 Business Center (Courtesy Usage for Residents): [] Two Computers with Intemet Access [] Printer [] Fax Machine [] Copy Machine 4 Provide One-Month Free Metro-Rail Passes for Residents 5 Provide Cooking Classes, Golf Lessons, etc. for Residents 6 Door to Door Trash Pick-Up 7 Controlled Access to the Site 8 Direct Access Garages 9 Attached Garages in Proximity to Units 10 High-Speed Internet Access * 11 Crown Molding * 12 Oval Tub * 13 Full Size Washer & Dryer * 14 Designer Cabinets * 15 Berber Carpet * 16 9' Ceilings/Vaulted Ceilings on Upper Floor * 17 8' Sliding Glass Door* 18 Intrusion Alarms * 19 Ceiling Fans In both Living Room and Master Bedroom * 20 Kitchen Pantry * 21 Refrigerators with Icemakers * PROJECT AMENITIES 22 Microwaves * 23 Self Cleaning Ovens * 24 Coat Closet * 25 Walk-In Closets * 26 Unit Attached Storage * 27 Designer Interior Paint Colors* 28 Fireplace (B3 and Cl Units - Upper Floors) 29 Golf Course Views (Some Units) 30 Double Vanities (B1 and Cl Units) 31 Utility Room (A2, B1, B2, and B3 Units) · - Feature Included in All Units. Phone (909) 788-6100 Riverside Commercial Investors FAX (909) 784-1524 THE LORING BUILDING 3685 MAIN STREET · SUITE 220 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501 August 10, 2000 Planning Commission City of Rancho Cucamonga P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 Re: JPI Project, General Dynamics Site Dear Planning Commission; Having been involved in Commercial Real Estate with many projects in the Inland Empire and Rancho Cucamonga for over the last five years, it is with much anticipation that we are looking forward to seeing such a quality multi-family project locate in Rancho Cucamonga. You can be assured that JPI knows their target market and where they are building will truly be a compliment and asset to the area. The lack of quality multi-family anywhere in the Inland Empire is, and has been a viable need. The addition of this project will add balance to our market place and will continue to make Rancho Cucamonga a preferred area for businesses looking to relocate. Sincerely, RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL INVESTORS, INC. Darrell A. Butler The Gas Compan¥- Robert T. Mack DistriCt Manager Inland Empire Region 8/1012000 Southern California Gas Company rm,,T. ~'-"---:n- Commission 216 N. Euchd Avenue City of Rancho Cucamonga ~76245~ P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 ,er 9o9s9442?6 fax 909 467-3924 Re: Empire Lakes Center-JPI Project Dear Planning Commission; Having a good working knowledge of the quality product JPI is known for building and operating; I would like very much to share a few thoughts with you about their proposed project. First of ali, JPI, much like the City of Rancho Cucamonga itself, is a class act. They build a top notch multi-family development that most any City would be proud of. This is the type of project that has long been lacking in the Inland Empire; and I'm not surprised that they have chosen Rancho Cucamonga as it will be an excellent marriage. I feel the JPI project would be a quality addition for the area and certainly a major compliment to the Empire Lakes Master Plan. Such a project will provide a life- style choice for people who are business professionals; and enjoy and expect the amenities this type of development will offer. Thank you for allowing me to offer my thoughts relative to this great project; and my complements to you for the superior vision you have developed and maintained for Rancho Cucamonga. Sincerely, PACIFIC .~BELL® A Pacific Telesis Company August 18, 2000 Planning Commission City of Rancho Cucamonga P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 RE: JPE Project, Empire Lakes Center Dear Planning Commission: It has recently come to my attention that there are some exciting things taking place at the General Dynamics site. I wanted to personally express my interest and appreciation to you all for your foresight in seeing the need for quality multi-family projects that will attract and retain upper/middle income residents to live in Rancho Cucamonga instead of Orange County. Rancho Cucamonga has so much to offer to its residents. For those individuals who are not homeowners, high-end multi-family complexes are otten the alternative they are looking for. Very few complexes meet these expectations in the Inland Empire. It is my understanding that JPI takes great pride in developing just such complexes and I can't think of a better place for them to locate than next to the golf course. That will definitely be an incentive for moving in! This project will attract the type of people that already choose to live in Rancho Cucamonga. Stich individuals will help Rancho Cucamonga maintain the highest per capita income ranking in the Inland Empire and they will also spend some of their income at the businesses in the city. For all of these reasons, I am pleased to know the planning commission is considering such an exciting project and am sure it will prove to be another strong asset to Rancho Cucamonga. Sincerely, Joani Finwall Director of External Affairs Pacific Bell August 19, 2000 Planning Commission City of Rancho Cacamon§a P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-0807 Re: Empire Lakes Center, JPI Mul6-Family Opportunities Dear Plamling Commission: ~s you may be awar~, Edison r~,clltly relocated its Cnstomer Communication Center ol~rations to the Gencral Dynamics facility, which currently employs aj~p~oximatcly 800 people. The opportunity to livo in a high quality multi-family community within walking d/stancc of our offices will be vc~, beneficial for a number or'our staff. We arc offering our support for the JP! Multi-famiJy project located in ~nc General DTnamics arca. This is thc type of lltcstyle chuic~ that has long been Inciting in orr area. It's my undc,~i~ading that JP[ is a lender in the multi-family market and builds a quality project with tomy amenities, not found anywhere olsc in the Inland Empire. The fact that they have chosen Rancho Cucamonga as their location says a lot about the job all of you have done in making this the premier phce m live. Sincerely, 1551 E. Francis St. Ontario. CA 91761 909-930-8501 EMPIRE LAKES August 22, 2000 City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Re: JPI at Empire Lakes Center Dear Commissioners: Crown Golf Management is responsible for the day-to-day management of Empire Lakes Golf Course. We have been involved with General Dynamics during the last seven years in assisting with the design, construction and management of the Arnold Palmer designed golf course. The course has matured and is being recognized as one of the best public daily fee golf courses in the Western County. General Dynamics works very closely with our management team and keeps us apprised of all development concepts adjacent to the golf course. During the last two years we have seen the development program envisioning a high-end residential component for the project. We support the concept of bringing residential uses to Empire Lakes Center and look forward to the benefits we can mutually gain by the addition of high-density uses along the golf course edge. Our management team has explored ideas involving pick-up service, golf club storage and preferred tee times. All of these programs are reasonable and will help increase the number of rounds at Empire Lakes. During the last three years, two new high-end daily fee gnlf courses have been built within our marketplace and the competition will continue to increase. The City's approval of high-end apartments will have a beneficial impact to our business of the golf course and we support the quality architecture designs, which have been shared with us. Our company is very involved in community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and local high schools and colleges. General Dynamics has allowed us to provide free golf to the local high school and college golf teams to help promote the golf business we manage. Please give me a call if you have any questions, we would like to discuss our view in greater detail. Sincerely, Michael Lautenbach General Manager 11015 Sixth Street · Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909.481,6663 · Fax 909,481.6763 e-mail: Info@emplrelakes,com · www.emplrelakes.com JOHN MELCHER, AIA · ARCHITECT 6779 Treeline Place · P. O. Box 1085 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 · 909.948.8777 · FAX 909.948.8677 119905 23 August 2000 Mr. Larry McNiel, Chairman, and Members of the Planning C ommlssion CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 10500 Civic Center Drive P. O. Box 870 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Subject: JPI's Jefferson at Empire Lakes Planning Area IX Rancho Cucamonga IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Dear Commissioners: Since mid-May of last year I have served as consulting design professional to General Dynamics Properties (GDP) as it receives and evaluates proposals for the development of its Empire Lakes property. Specifically, ! am tasked with providing "review and critique of(developers') conceptual designs and plans .... for compatibility with GDP's overall goals and to guide (the developers) toward planning and design solutions which will win City approval." In this capacity ! have had the opportunity to review a number of development proposals, including the one that is before you tonight. Prior to and during its earliest informal discussions with the City, JPI presented GDP with a series of concepts for the development of the project, and on each occasion I reviewed the concepts and provided input to GDP and JPI. JPI consistently responded positively to this input, and through several iterations eventually arrived at the concept which was presented to you in a workshop last September. Since then JPI and its design team have endeavored to embrace not only the comments received at that workshop but also the significant input that has been provided by City staff during the formal project application/review process, in a determined effort to provide a project that not only meets the City's standards but also raises the bar for project quality. In my view, JPI has succeeded handsomely. I recently had the opportunity to review the project drawings that are now before you, and I was delighted to see the many enhancements that are the result of City review. Among these, the most noteworthy are the focus that has been placed on the project's clubhouse by bringing it forward to Milliken Avenue; the greatly enlarged interior open space, with its many amenities; and the unique urban edges that the project will present to its Milliken Avenue and Sixth Slxeet frontages. 119905 ChakandMember ofthe Planning Commission 23August 2000 Page 2 As you know, I served on the Planning Commission for six years, and I participated in the review and approval of GDP's specific plan. I was then, and I am now, a vocal proponent for quality development in this City. This project offers that kind of quality. I urge your favorable consideration and approval. Respectfully, JOHN MELCHER, AIA / ARCHITECT cc: Chuck Beecher, GDP STEVE DOUGAN RFAL!ESTATE CONSULTANT August 20, 2000 Planning Commission City of Rancho Cucamonga P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, C~ 91729 RE: Empire Lakes -JPI Project Dear Planning Commission; For thc past 18 months I have been looking at sites in the Southern California market that would support a 250,000 +/- sc[ ft. campus style olT-me complex for a publicly tr~a,~ ~ - Tech user. narrowing to a select few sites my client put the Rancho Cucamonga / Empire lakes project at the of thc lis t Their biggest concern was the lack of housin~ within wallet ng distance of their campus, which would cnmm a balance between work and home. The JPI apartment pt ojcct would hdp to create avillage feeling, promoting the commutlity as a co~ environment that appeals ~o the! High -Tech tenant I am pleased to be involved with such a proactive owner as General Dynamics in promotingi~ community of Rancho Cucamonga to the Hi~,h -Tech user. 5135 240 TH. AVE. N.E. REDMOND, WA. 98053 425.-503-2261 FAX 425-702-0316 FAIT FAMILY TRUST 190 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (O) 949.644.1860 (F) 949.644.1142 August 21, 2000 City of Rancho Cugamonga Planning Commission P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Re: jpI at Empire Lakes Center Gentlemen: The Fait Family Trust has had a long and successful relationship mvestmg in real estate with Richard Dick and Associates. We are extremely excited regarding the opportunities at Empire Lakes Center and our Fainvay Business Centre. Fairway Business Centre is located itmnediately north of the proposed JpI multi- family project and xve look forxvard to JPI beh~g our neiglibor h~ Empire Lakes Center. JpI's national reputation and financial strength xvith their parmer GE Capital, reaffirms our selection of being a part of Empire Lakes Center. We believe the mi-xed-use concept of housing, office and our northern neiglibor, the Metrolink, is good not only for our project but the entire community. Wc xvould appreciate your support of the J Pl project. C/f Operating Of freer cc: Mr. John Burtchaell Mr. Richard Dick 0 EMPIRE' PRESENTED BY Board of Directom ( )TOYOTA Robert W, KJemme* Cha~ma. August 21,2000 City of Rancho Cucamonga va,~. sa~e~,, ~ oo~,r Planning Commission co~.o~te co..~.l P.O. BOX 807 William J.AntJ~ony Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Donald I. Baker Subject: JPI at Empire Lakes Center Jack Boren' Dear Commissioners, Clifford R. Cummings* The Inland Empire Open has recently selected the Arnold Palmer Championship royoe ofSan Gernardino designed Empire Lakes Golf Course for the site of the 2000 BUY.COM Inland Empire Joani g Finwall Open. We have discussed the concept of bringing the professional tournament to Empire ~ci~c Bi# Lakes Center since late last year. The golf tournament is the West County's premier George Fisher PGA TOUR event and a wonderful opportunity to raise significant funds for charities in stat~/-~,~ ~,,~ra~:~, both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. ~ General Dynamics has shared with us the vision of creating a mixed-use project that Dr. Roger H. Hadley incorporates a good blend of business and residential uses. It is our view that progress ~o~a u.~a u.~w~ ~ c~¢. on building out the Empire Lakes Center will be a mix of uses, including residential, will Roger Kranz* only add to the success of our PGA TOUR event and bring regional recognition to the .,~ 8,,~,,~ ~¥~s~ City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Inland Empire Open. Genera/Dynamics P,~ope#Je$ This year's event will be telecast by Fox Sports West and provides an oppodunity to Chris Meyer showcase the project and the City of Rancho Cucamonga. We support General Dynamic's efforts in gaining the necessary City approvals to w~#~ ~a~o ~a,,k implement the development program at Empire Lakes Center. Their efforts to support the Inland Empire Open and local children charities should be recognized by City Bank of America officials. Robert Sepe Please give me a call at (909) 948-5565, if you have any questions. oJ~c~ ~C;A TOUA Ev~.~ 7201 Haven Avenue, Suite E-310 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701, o (909) 948-5565 ,* (909) 948-5572 fax August 21, 2000 City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission Post Office Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729 RE: Empire Lake Center Dear Commissioners: Pacific Century Homes is currently in negotiations with General Dynamics to purchase approximately 18 acres at the northeast comer of Cleveland and Sixth Street in Empire Lakes Center. We intend to develop our own corporate office facility and additional office buildings in a community-oriented office park. We chose the Empire Lakes site due to the opportunity to locate on a premier golf course and current activity occurring in the area. We are cognizant of the proposed project by JPI. The prospect of having a quality housing development in such close proximity to us would compliment our project. JPI's reputation of locating in superior markets will only make it more attractive to our target market looking to relocate to the Inland Empire. With JPI being a part of Empire Lakes Center it will certainly help our development and the Empire Lakes Golf Course. We are supportive of the proposed JPI residential project and encourage the City's approval. Yours truly, PACIFIC CENTURY HOMES, INC. Neil D. Gascon President NDG:ro 40925 County Center Drive, Suite 110, Temecula, CA 92591 · 909.506-1606 · FAX 909.506-1612 RICHARD DICK &ASSOCIATES August 10, 2000 Planning Commission of THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Re: Jefferson at Empire Lakes Center - Parcel 9 Dear Sirs: As the owner of Fairway Business Centre in Rancho Cucamonga we have made a substantial investment in the purchase and development of Parcel 10 at Empire Lakes Center. We are in the process of building two office buildings totaling 90,000 square feet and are currently under contract to purchase an additional 10 acres of land to the south at Sixth 'Street and Milliken Avenue for three office buildings totaling approximately 150,000 square feet. We have been aware for the last year of the high-density residential development proposed by JPI and have discussed the project with both our tenders and prospective tenants. The concept of a quality residential project within close proximity of our office buildings is ideal to help us market our facilities to the Southern California business community. Empire Lakes Center has the capability of developing into a unique mixed-use business environment that capitalizes on the location of the Metrolink Station, encourages a jobs to housing balance and is easily accessible to regional amenities including entertainment, transportation (Ontario Airport) and recreation (Empire Lakes Golf Course). We are pleased to be a part of Empire Lakes Center and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and strongly encourage the City officials to support the quality high-density residential project proposed by such a superior company as JPI. Sincerely, 1711 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660 (949) 642-6515, FAX: (949) 631-8813 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 -JPI August23,2000 Page 5 2) Sixth Street frontage improvements shall be improved in accordance with City "Major Divided Arterial" standards including sidewalk, street trees, ddve approach, street lights, traffic signs, and striping as follows: a) Provide dght turn lane on Sixth Street entrance. b) Gated entrance on Sixth Street shall be in accordance with the attached Gated Entrance Design Guidelines and "stacking distance" shall conform to the attached Driveway Policy. c) Provide traffic signal interconnect conduit along Sixth Street frontage. d) The drive approach shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 101 Type C and be perpendicular to the street. The approach shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide. 3) Seventh Street frontage improvements shall be improved in accordance with City "Industrial Local Street" standards: a) Seventh Street access shall be designed for exit only. b) ~nal right-of-way on Seventh Street fr?.~g~ A~for an ~m lane at M~~,[~ll~ugh, 14 feet east bound 4) This development will be conditioned to provide the following improvements per the improvement certificate for Parcel 9 on Parcel Map 14657 and Exhibit "C" of Development Agreement 94-01 (Ordinance No. 526) as follows: a) Realign Sixth Street/Milliken Avenue intersection to eliminate 12-foot centedine offset, including median, for 600 feet west of Milliken Avenue. Include all turning lanes for ultimate intersection geometdcs. Reimbursement may be requested from Parcel 8 of Parcel Map 14647. b) Modify traffic signal as needed. c) Landscape the Sixth Street median. Reimbursement may be requested from Parcel 8 of Parcel Map 14647. d) Complete north half of Sixth Street including AC pavement, curb, gutter, and streetlights. e) PrcvJdcP0$t _security to the satisfaction of the City Enoineer for future installation of a standard bus bay on Sixth Street (Standard Drawing No. 119~3ttac~). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 - JPI August23,2000 Page 6 5) This development will be conditioned to pay the following fees, per Exhibit "D" of Development Agreement 94-01 (Ordinance No. 526), upon the development a) Transportation Development fees. 6) Non-vehicular access dghts shall be granted on Milliken Avenue and Sixth Street, to assure conformance with the City's driveway policies. 78) Secondary accent street trees and parkway landscaping along Milliken Avenue and Sixth Street shall conform to the respective beautification master plan as outlined in Table 5-4 of the ~ Subarea 18 Specific Plan. Local street trees shall conform to the ctt~ched Ii~ cf approved street trees for Rancho Cucamonga. ,~ ~ The proposed storm drain connection appears to discharge directly into the golf couree cad path. This could become an on-going problem with nuisance water from on-site irrigation. We suggest routing the storm drain to a swale on the south side of Sixth Street. An Encroachment Permit would be required for a private storm drain to cross the p~blic street. Off-site agreements shall be obtained, pdor to issuance of building permits. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES 1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures adopted in the Master EIR for the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan as certified by the City Council and the Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted by City Council Resolution No. 94-141. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA · BY: Lam/T. McNiel, Chairman Project No. DR 00-31 Completion Date D. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or /. / projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space /__/ abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet wide. 2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall ! ! contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). 3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/recreational uses. 4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 5. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth / from back of sidewalk. 6. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles / on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas. 7. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn- around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public right-of-way. 8. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily /___/ residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent ef the required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher whole number. F. Trip Reduction 1. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for high speed date ! ! transmission. 2. T .... ~ ~ .......... ~' S'.:'ch '~S Post security to the satisfaction of the City Planner for future installation of a bus shelter on 6th Street. outside oublic rioht-of-wav.~, h ...... ..-.,,+~ ,~.~ ~.,,~ / / SC-2~0 3 JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE LAKES APARTMENTS RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA JEFFERSON_ A T EMPIRE LAKES ................. SPECI~C ~AN AMENDM~T DEV~OPMENT/DESIGN REV~W -- ~a~c~o cuca~o~.a ! I I ! I I I I I I I I ! I I .......... ~' I'~ t~ I ~ ~1 -- ~· ~ ~ / PARKINGNO~S: JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE LAKES BUILDING-A FIRST FLOOR P~N ,~: ,~..,~ ~~J R~NC~O CUC~MONG~ JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE LAKES BUILDING-A 2ND. & 3RD. FLOOR. PLAN s~,~: ,,,..,.~ RANCHO CUCAMONGA ARCHITECTS ORANGE /~2-~& :~ ~00~ PLANS Al- 2ND & 3RD FLOOR PLANS A1-FIRST FLOOR PLAN J£FF£R$ON A T £MPIR£ LAK£$ UNIT A 1 AND AZ FLOOR P~NS ~,,,~.,.~ RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~H~E~R~ 'B1 - 2ND & 3RD FLOOR P~NS B1 - 1ST FLOOR P~N B2- 2ND & 3RD F~OOR P~NS JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE LAKES UNIT Bf AND B2 FLOOR P~NS RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~ ARCHffEC~8 ORANGE ~ PARTIAL 3RD. FLOOR P~N ~ 2ND. & 3RD. FLOOR P~NS FIRST FLOOR P~N - LAKES I' ~__ JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE UNIT B3 FLOOR P~NS~.,.,.~. ARCHitECtS ORANGE ~ - RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~.~ ~ ~ C~) ~-~o AL'~ ~ BLDG.-B ALT. ~ BLDG.-B i ,,..~.Ac~: ,~. ~:,;~i s,o.~: ,. so. F.I JEFFERSON A T EMPIRE LAKES UNIT Cl FLOOR PLANS ~.~.,,,.,..o. _------,~-~:~J RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~F~I~EC~L~RA~ .oo,~, I I ! I I I ~ I I~ANCHO Cl]CAHONGA TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner DATE: August 23, 2000 SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-31 - JPI -The development of 521 apartments on 20.46 acres of land in the Mixed Use Planning Area IX (Subarea 18) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Milliken Avenue. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in June 1994. An addendum to the EIR is being prepared to allow multiple-family residential uses as an additional permitted use in Planning Area IX. The addendum is being prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - APN: 209-272-17. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A. Existing Zoning: Mixed Use/Retail designation of the (Subarea 18) Planning Area IX within the Industrial Area Specific Plan (IASP). B. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoning: North - Professional Office development project under construction (Fairway Business Center); Mixed Use (Subarea 18) South - Across Sixth Street, vineyards; Mixed Use (Subarea 18) East Across Milliken Avenue is industrial development; General Industrial (Subarea 11) West Empire Lakes Golf Course; General Dynamics Specific Plan C. General Plan Desiqnations: Project Site - Mixed Use North - Mixed Use South - Mixed Use East General Industrial West Open Space D. Site Characteristics: The 20.5-acre site is cultivated as a vineyard and contains no significant vegetation. On-site elevations range from approximately 1,095 feet above mean sea level (msl) to the nodh to 1,075 feet msl to the south; total relief across the site is 20 feet over approximately 1,200 linear feet. ITEM E PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 00-31 - JPI August 23, 2000 Page 2 E. Parkinq Calculations: Number of Number of Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces of Use Footaqe Ratio Required Provided Apartment's 521 One Bedroom Unit(s) 240xl .5 360 360 Two Bedroom Unit(s) 239xl .8 430 430 Three Bedroom Unit(s) 42x2 84 84 Guest 521/4 130 130 Total: 1,004 1,004 The proposed project requires the minimum provision of 1,004 parking spaces, 874 resident spaces and 130 guest spaces. Resident parking would be provided in attached garages and covered carports; however, the project requires 563 covered parking spaces and the applicant proposes only 521 covered spaces. The attached Resolution has a condition requiring that the applicant make up the shortfall. BACKGROUND: Pre-Application Review workshops were held by the Planning Commission on September 29, and December 8, 1999. The Commission reviewed conceptual plans of the proposed project. The applicant was informed that the Empire Lakes Specific Plan does not address development standards for residential; therefore, an amendment is required. The amendment portion of the project has not been deemed complete, at the time of writing this report. However, as soon as it is deemed complete, this legislative portion of the project will immediately be scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council hearings. When the Commission met for the first workshop, some of the Planning Commissioners had some reservations about the design of the 521 residential unit project. These Commissioners stressed that if the "land use concept" of allowing multi-family residential was permitted, then the design concept must truly be designed as a "high end luxury" apartment complex, as characterized by the applicant. At the second workshop meeting, additional Commissioners echoed, that the project must have a very strong "luxury" design statement (see attached Pre- Application Review minutes, Exhibit "B"). ANALYSIS: A. General: As proposed, the project would include 521 apartment units located in 12 "C" shaped buildings, with a combination of garage (direct access and breezeway garages) and carport parking. There are 240 one-bedroom units, 239 two-bedroom units, and 42 three-bedroom units. The units range in size from approximately 673 to 1,383 square feet of living area. Each unit would have a patio or deck and laundry facilities (including PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 00-31 - JPI August 23, 2000 Page 3 a washer and dryer). A central clubhouse facility with related recreational and entertainment uses is the major focal point for the project. As depicted in Exhibit "C," the apartment complex is a Mediterranean design of stucco with tile roofs, archways, columns, and railing. Buildings are accented with stacked stone to match the Empire Lakes golf course. A three-color scheme (from beige to reddish hues) will be used to provide additional design detail. All of the individual apartment buildings will be three stories in height. B. Desiqn Review: The Development Agreement exempts this project from Design Review Committee review. Staff is responsible for reviewing the design and making recommendations to the Planning Commission. The overall design of the project will make a positive contribution to the mixed use Master Plan. In keeping with the direction desired by the Commission to make this project a "luxury high end" project, additional conditions should be added to the Resolution of Approval. Some of the design issues will be addressed as conditions of approval and are required to be reviewed for compliance by the City Planner and are as follows: Architecture 1. Provide additional stacked stone elements for all sides of all buildings within the project, including clubhouse. 2. Provide a more decorative metal railing on balconies of the apartment units. (See Exhibit "F" photograph of JPl's Jefferson Mission Valley entrance design). 3. Change the roof style of the carports to a hip design. The hip design will be more compatible with the proposed roofline of the apartment buildings. 4. Provide 125 cubic feet of exterior iockable storage space for each unit (must be architecturally compatible with the architecture). 5. Provide decorative garage doors (add score-like elements and/or windows). 6. All equipment, both ground- and roof-mounted, shall be completely screened and architecturally compatible with the elevation design from view of surrounding properties and public rights-of-way. 7. Provide decorative trellis over trash enclosures. Landscape Architecture: 1. Provide stacked stone entry walls flanking all project entrances and at both ends of street intersection. Walls must include project identification monument signs. (See attached Exhibit "E," which shows extended paving. This was discussed at one of the workshop meetings.) PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 00-31 - JPI August 23, 2000 Page 4 2. Provide stacked stone pilasters, maximum 150 feet on center, with the perimeter metal fence (to match existing fence along golf course). Pilasters shall be provided on all sides of the project. 3. At the primary entryway off Milliken Avenue, extend the accent paving to the parking spaces in front of the clubhouse. 4. Provide an accent treatment (such as scored pattern, exposed aggregate finish, integral color, brick bands, or other similar element) for the pedestrian crosswalks within the project area. 5. Provide a different accent treatment for the carport maneuvering areas within the "C" shaped parking area of the residential areas. 6. Provide stronger enhancements to the "urban" streetscape. Provide elements such as; plaza with seating, which occurred in two locations on Milliken Avenue; plaza and public art at Sixth Street/Milliken Avenue intersection; and expanded hardscape treatment at intersections and project entries that were shown in workshop meetings. (See Exhibit "G" depicting landscape plaza with seating and area of public art). 7. Provide decorative paving for all driveway entrances. Site Plan 1. Provide pedestrian access to Seventh Street to facilitate access to the Metrolink station. 2. Provide a minimum of 563 spaces covered parking spaces. Amenities 1. Mail service structures shall be architecturally compatible with the project. 2. Provide a minimum of 20 recreation area/facilities. Internet ~ccess, business center, and concierge services shall not be counted as recreational amenities. This is the equivalent of stating that cable television and phone service are amenities. These are not recreational amenities. Developer must provide additional outdoor amenities. 3. If the market dynamics change and more than 3 percent of the renters are families with children, then immediate provisions must be made to provide additional out door Recreational amenities for children. C. Gradinq and Technical Committees: The project was scheduled for Grading and Technical Committee review on August 15 and August 16, 2000, respectively. Staff has been working closely with the applicant to resolve issues. Based upon previous review PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 00-31 - JPI August 23, 2000 Page 5 and analysis, it is anticipated that there will be no major issues and that the project should be able to proceed successfully through these Committee reviews. D. Environmental Assessment: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified as a Master EIR for Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan in 1994. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides that once a Master EIR has been certified, no further EIR or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of the Master EIR. However, Planning Area IX, of Subarea 18 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan will be amended to include residential development, and an Addendum was prepared to address the issue of residential development (the amendment portion of the project will be forthcoming). In short, the proposed residential development will have less environmental impact than other mixed uses, such as industrial, office, or retail. The amendment to the Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan has been prepared in conjunction with an Addendum to the previously certified Rancho Cucamonga Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 93102055). The Addendum identified that there are no substantial changes in the project that require major revisions to the previous EIR. The appropriate findings of the Addendum are included in the attached Resolution of Approval. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission approve Development Review 00-31 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with conditions, and review and consider that the attached Addendum is within the scope of the certified Master EIR for the site. Respectfully submitted, City Planner BB:DF:mlg Attachments: Exhibit"A" Site Plan Exhibit "B" Minutes From Pre-Application Review dated September 29, and December 8, 1999 Exhibit "C" Typical Elevation of Apartments Exhibit "D" Elevations C~ub-House/Recreation BIdg, Exhibit "E" Extended Paving Area - Primary Entrance (workshop) Exhibit "F" Picture JP~'s Jefferson Mission Valley (wall) Exhibit "G" Plaza Area/Seating Previous Workshop Sample Exhibit "H" Conceptual Landscape Enlargement Exhibit "1" Conceptual Landscape Plan Exhibit "J" Conceptual Grading Plan Addendum To Rancho Cucamonga Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan Final EIR (Under Separate Cover) Resolution of Approval with Conditions /EFFERSON Ar EMPIPE LAKES SITE PLAN RANCHO CUCAMONGA ARCHITECTS ~R~NGE '- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting September 29, 1999 Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 8:35 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Ddve, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Para Stewart ABSENT: Peter Tolstoy STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 99-06 - JPI - Review of conceptual plans for the development of a high density multi-family project consisting of 523 apartments on 20 acres of land in Subarea 18, General Dynamics Specific Plan, located at the northwest comer of Milliken Avenue and 6th Street - APN: 209-272-17. Jeff Kudlac, General Dynamics gave an overview of the history of the Empire Lakes project. Heather Finlay, JPI, presented their marketing concepts. R.C. Alley, Architects Orange, presented the conceptual site plan and elevations. Brad Buller, City Planner, distributed a fact sheet on the project. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, indicated that staff has been working with the applicant for many months to refine their concepts. He stated that the Empire Lakes Specific Plan does not address development standards for residential; therefore, an amendment is required. He said that the Commission should consider whether Empire Lakes should follow Citywide standards or have standards tailored to meet their needs. He indicated, for example, that Citywide development standards require a 55 foot building setback from curb face along both street frontages which the project design does not meet. He listed several areas for Commission consideration: 1. Open Space - Should the project provide the minimum 30 percent common open space and 150/100 square feet of private open space (ground floor unit/upper floor unit)? Does the 18 hole golf course on adjoining property provide suitable "trade-off"? 2. Recreational Amenities - Should the project meet citywide standards (i.e., minimum 20 amenities)? 3. Architecture- What style is appropriate for the context? The surround land can be used for anything from industrial to commercial. Do the proposed elevation present an upscale, urban feel? Should semi-underground or underground parking be provided to maximize open soace? Exhibit "B" Minutes From Pre-Application Review 4. Security - Should the project be gated? 5. Noise Impacts - Sound attenuation may be necessary to reduce traffic noise impacts. Clear Lexan panels and sound walls may be necessary based upon a noise study. 6. Landscaping - Should landscaping be required along all building edges, such as within the auto court? 7. Pedestrian Access - Does the project provide a strong connection to the Metrolink station? Commissioner Macias indicated that he is a Metrolink rider and observed that the 7th Street and Milliken Avenue entrance is very busy during peak hours which could be a problem for JPl's tenants. He felt that security gates were appropriate for this project because of the land use mix and number of people coming and going at Metrolink. He said the project should provide a 55-foot building setback along streets. He stated that he wasn't comfortable with the golf course as a trade-off for project open space. Commissioner Mannerino said he was not thrilled with residential at this location. He did not feel the City of Rancho Cucamonga needs to provide rooftops to support retail along 4th Street. He indicated that the General Plan update, which is underway, is exploring land use along the north side of 4th Street. He felt that the architecture was very nice and expressed a desire to visit their product in another community. He noted that JPl's tenants will not be allowed onto the golf course; therefore, he did not accept the notion of using the golf course as a trade-off for common open space within the project. Commissioner Stewart stated that she liked the overall concept and felt it was a creative mixed use idea. She said that the architecture was nice, She indicated that a strong pedestrian connection to the Metrolink station is needed. She felt that there is not enough open space for children. She stated that she had no opinion regarding gating the project. She expressed a desire for a spectacular monument treatment at both street comers. She said that the project was not integrated with the golf course and JPI should provide the required common open space. She wanted to see lush landscaping within the project design. She indicated that development standards tailored to Empire Lakes is appropriate. She said that all units need private open space. Chairman McNiel stated that he did not understand what a "luxury" apartment is. He indicated that the project should have amenities that create luxury. He felt that urbanites want less urban feel and more open space. He stated that the golf course was not an acceptable trade-off because tenants could not go onto course. He said that JPI should provide the required open space. He liked the 'C' building shape with attached garages. He indicated that the project should be gated, possibly even a manned gate, if being marketed as luxu~. Mr. Buller summarized the meeting and noted the next step would be for staff to sit down with the applicant for further discussions. He indicated that tonight's meeting was intended to get direction from the Planning Commission on conceptual design and mix. The Commission agreed to take a tour of JPl's project in Mission Valley. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. PC Adjourned Minutes -2- September 29, 1999 ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PC Adjourned Minutes -3- September 29, 1999 I:\PLANNINGXDAN'~PC MINUTES 12-8-99.doc PC MINUTES 12-8-99 Adjourned Meeting December 8, 1999 Chairman McNiel called .... at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was held... ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: all STAFF PRESENT: Brad, Dan C., Dan James NEW BUSINESS A. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND SIXTH STREET - YPI Brad Buller, explained that the goal for this workshop is to open a dialogue to receive further direction from the Commission regarding major design concepts to assist the applicant prepare their formal application. He noted that staff and Commissioner Tolstoy toured JPl's Jefferson at Mission Valley project in San Diego and that the videotape of that tour was shown to the entire Commission. Heidi Mather, Senior Development Associate, JPI, introduced herself. R.C. Alley, Architects Orange, gave an overview of how the site plan concept has evolved based upon the cormnents made by the Planning Commission at the Pre- Application Review 99-06 on September 29, 1999. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner surmnarized the direction given by the Cormnission at the Pre-Application Review 99-06 on September 29, 1999. He distributed an outline of topics that staff and the developer need direction from the Cormmission on. Peter Tolstoy asked if there were carports? Mr. Alley responded that there were carports within the auto courts. Commissioner Stewart asked if any provision had been made to integrate with the Empire Lakes golf course, such as golf cart access? Commissioner Macias noted that there was no access for tenants to the golf course. Brad Bullet inquired whether there was a possibility of allowing golf cart access? Chuck Beecher, General Dynamics, indicated that the.~, have not discussed that with JPI. Ms. Mather indicated that the grade difference near 6u' Street presented a challenge for golf can access. Mr. Coleman stated that golf can access could be accomodated at northwest comer of project, near 7th Street, rather than having carts travel along 6°a Street. Ms. Mather said that latest scheme was designed to meet the City's minimum open space requirements and included a gated entrance. Commissioner Mannerino stated his opposition to residential at this location. He said that if this is being marketed as a high end project, then it needs to be truly high end. He indicated that the club house was not enough to make the project high end. He felt that the interior of apartments should also be high end, such as solid core doors and using real oak instead of simulated oak. Commissioner Tolstoy indicated that since he was not able to attend the Pre-Application Review 99-06 on September 29, 1999, he toured JPI's Jefferson at Mission Valley project in San Diego to better understand their concept of luxmy apartments. He did not feel that it was a high end unit. He said that one of the premises established by the City after incorporation was to set aside areas for commercial, industrial and residential. He felt that the City should not change land use from industrial at this location. His desire would be to have garages, not carports, and ground floor units should have direct access to their garage. He indicated that private open space was important to creating a luxury project. He felt that this project deserved more open space, even if it meant 4 story buildings. He said that design of 6th Street entrance should match Milliken entrance. Commissioner Stewart said that this project will set precedent for other residential development projects in the industrial area. She noted that JPI's Jefferson at Mission Valley project in San Diego is not what she expected to see on this properly. Her expectations were very high for this project because it is being touted a luxury, high end project. She indicated that it was nol evident from the site plan that all units had sidewalk access to club house and central open space. She expected jacuzzis throughout project. She indicated that total number of apartments may have to be reduced to make site plan work. Commissioner Macias indicated that site is located next to the golf course and a very busy train station. To allow this project requires that the City amend the Empire Lakes Specific Plan; hence, would be reasonable for City to require development standards tailored to address the unique site characteristics. He felt that high standards should be set. He concurred with other Commissioners comments. He expressed frustration that his comments, made at the Pre-Application Review 99-06 on September 29, 1999, regarding attention to 7th Street traffic conflicts had been ignored by the developer. He noted that he counted cars as he drove out of the Metrolink Station on 7t~ Street. There were 26 cars in front of him waiting at signal and more than a dozen behind him. He felt very strongly that providing tenants access to 7th Street was a mistake. He stated that the project design was not luxury. He liked the gated entry. He asked whether the architecture blended with surrounding neighborhood? He concluded that in order for City to accept residential on this property, then it must be high end. Commissioner Tolstoy said that tenants will be forced to shop in Ontario because there is not retail in Rancho Cucamonga near this site; hence, causing sales tax leakage. Commissioner Mannerino indicated that maybe this isn't the right parcel within Empire Lakes for residential. He asked if people would pay $1500 per month to rent a high end unit next to industrial and train station? He inquired whether City should put its highest end apartment project in the industrial area? Chairman McNiel stated that the land use concept of mixing residential with industrial was viable. He felt that the Metrolink Station would be a reason for people to want to live at this location. He indicated that "luxury" needs to be more evident in the project's design. He said that gates and a club house are not enough to qualify as "luxury." He stated that the golf course doesn't do anything for the proposed project or vice versa. A view of the golf course is not "luxury." The quality of both the interior and exterior character of the project must demonstrate "luxury." Mr. Beecher said that the Empire Lakes Golf Course is a unique setting. He agreed with the Commissioners that the proposed JPI project will set the tone for future projects. The Specific Plan intent was to create a mixture of land uses. He indicated that they were planning a retail component at the northwest comer of Milliken and 4th that could serve the JPI project. He stated that they believe having residents live near golf course will increase the numbers of golfers playing rounds of golf. He felt that the proximity of the JPI project site to the Ontario Mills entertainment and Ontario Airport would help market these apartments. Ms. Mather responded to several of the comments made by Conunissioners. She indicated they could limit 7t~ Street access hours with a gate to avoid Metrolink peak hours. She said they did not want to design the 6th Street entrance as a major entry, to match Milliken Avenue entrance, because it was intended to serve as sedondary access for tenants only and was not intended to allow visitors. She explained that their target market was renters by choice, people who can afford to by a home, but choose to rent because they did not to maintain a home and yard. She stated that the site was appealing to renters because of quick access to jobs. JPI captures top three to five percent of rental market. She indicated that not every tenant was willing to pay for a garage. She said that 50-55 percent of units would have garages. She stated that the floorplans have been modified to meet the City's private open space standards for patios and balconies. She described the interior features that were "luxury" and were not typically found in apartments. Chairman McNiel ac 'knowledged that this project will set the standard for others to follow. Commissioner Macias stated that he assumed the JPI may not address Commission's concerns. He felt that the consensus tonight seems to be that this project design wouldn't be approved by the Commission. Commissioner Stewart stated that the Commission desires a project designed to the maximum standards, not minimums. She expressed concern that the applicant had indicated the project met City's minimum standards, such as open space. Mr. Buller asked the Commission to address three major issues: pementage of garages, urban streetscape design concept, and architecture. Commissioners Mannerino and Stewart felt that JPI was the best judge of how many garages to offer their tenants. Chairman McNiel stated that each unit should have a garage. He also felt that the urban streetscape concept was preferred. Commissioners Marmerino and Stewart said that the urban streetscape concept was preferred. Chairman McNiel said that the architecture's basic stucco and tri-color scheme was not exceeding what is typical for projects in Rancho Cucamonga. He felt that the entrances should be enhanced. Commissioner Mannerino indicated that he was not offended by the architecture. Commission Stewart stated that the architecture could work well if additional treatment were provided. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if elevators were being provided? Ms. Mather responded that no elevators were proposed. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully... RIGHT ELEVA'TION ~ ............... ~ /cR~ONT ELEVATION JEFFERSON AT EMPIRE LAKES BUILDING A RANCHO CUCAMONGA ARCHITECTS ORANGE Q SECTION / ELEVATION THRU MOTORCOURT QSECTION / ELEVATION THRU MOTORCOURT REAR ELEVATION JEFFE£SON A r EMPIRE LAKES eu~Lo~~a A £ANCHO CUCAMONGA . . 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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 00-31, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 521 APARTMENTS ON 20.46 ACRES OF LAND IN THE MIXED USE PLANNING AREA IX (SUBAREA 18) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SIXTH STREET AND MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 209-272-17. A. Recitals. 1. JPI Westooast Development, L.P. filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. 00-31, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 23rd day of August 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public headng on August 23, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the northwest comer of Millken Avenue and Sixth Street and the property is bounded by a professional office complex (under construction) to the north, an industrial development to the east across Milliken Avenue Avenue, a vineyard across Sixth Street to the south, and Empire Lakes Golf Course to the west. The subject site has an approximate street frontage of 1,187 feet along Milliken Avenue and 865 feet along Sixth Street; and b. Storm drain improvements necessary to accommodate the project are not in excess of that provided by the master plan of storm drainage; and c. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and d. The project has been designed with an urban architectural style, including stacked stone and stucco with articulation elements to create contrast. e. The buildings are oriented along Milliken Avenue and Sixth Street, with parking primarily to the rear to maximize screening from public view. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 -JPI August23,2000 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan. b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purpose of the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan in which the site is located. c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code, the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the Development Agreements for the subject property recorded in the San Bemardino County Official Records as Document No. 94432407. d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified as a Master EIR for the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21157.1 provides that the preparation and certification of a Master EIR allows for the limited review subsequent project that were described in the Master EIR as being within the scope of the reporting accordance with certain requirements. However, due to the changes that are submitted by this project, an Addendum was prepared for said project. An Addendum to the Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan final EIR is appropriate documentation because some changes or additions are necessar~ to describe the proposed residential project but none of the conditions described in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the attached Addendum based on the following findings: a. There have not been substantial changes in the project that require major revisions to the previous EIR because of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in sevedty of previously identified significant effects. b. There have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the sevedty of previously identified significant effects. c. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the EIR was certified as complete, that shows any of the following: 1) the project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR, 2) significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR, 3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative, or 4) mitigation measures or alternatives, which are considerably different from those analyzed in the final EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 -JPI August23,2000 Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Planning Division The following conditions are to be reviewed for compliance by the City Planner, General: 1) This approval is contingent upon approval of related Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment to allow multi-family residential land use. Architecture: 1) Provide additional stacked stone elements for all sides of all buildings within the project, including clubhouse, 2) Provide a more decorative metal railing on balconies of the apartment units. 3) Change the roof style of the carports to a hip design. 4) Provide 125 cubic feet of exterior Iockable storage space for each unit (must be architecturally compatible with the architecture). 5) Provide decorative garage doors (add score-like elements and/or windows). 6) All equipment, both ground- and roof-mounted, shall be completely screened and architecturally compatible with the elevation design from view of surrounding properties and public rights-of-way. 7) Provide decorative trellis over trash enclosures. Landscape Architecture: 1) Provide stacked stone entry walls flanking all project entrances, and at both ends of street intersection. Walls must include project identification monument signs. 2) Provide stacked stone pilasters, maximum 150 feet on center, with the perimeter metal fence (to match existing fence along golf course). Pilasters shall be provided on all sides of the project. 3) At the primary entryway off Milliken Avenue, exlend the accent paving to the parking spaces in front of the clubhouse. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 - JPI August23,2000 Page 4 4) Provide an accent treatment (such as scored pattern, exposed aggregate finish, integral color, bdck bands, or other similar element) for the pedestrian crosswalks within the project area. 5) Provide a different accent treatment for the carport maneuvering areas within the "C" shaped parking area of the residential areas. 6) Provide stronger enhancements to the "urban" streetscape. Provide elements such as; plaza with seating, which occurred in two locations on Milliken Avenue; plaza and public art at Sixth Street/Milliken Avenue intersection; and expanded hardscape treatment at intersections and project entries. 7) Provide decorative paving for all driveway entrances. Site Plan: 1) Provide pedestrian access to Seventh Street to facilitate access to the Metrolink station. 2) Provide a minimum of 563 covered parking spaces. Amenities: 1) Mail service structures shall be architecturally compatible with the project. 2) Provide a minimum of 20 recreation area/facilities. Intemet access, business center, and concierge services shall not be counted as recreational amenities. 3) If the market dynamics change and more than 3 percent of the renters are families with children, then immediate provisions must be made to provide additional outdoor recreational amenities for children. En,qineedn,q Division 1) Milliken Avenue shall be improved to "Major Divided Arterial" standards including sidewalk, street trees, drive approach, traffic signs, and stdping: a) Provide right turn lane for the Milliken Avenue entrance. b) Provide traffic signal interconnect conduit along Milliken Avenue frontage from Sixth Street to Seventh Street. c) The drive approach shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 101 Type C and be perpendicular to the street. The approach may be up to 65 feet wide. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 -JPI August23,2000 Page 5 2) Sixth Street frontage improvements shall be improved in accordance with City "Major Divided Arterial" standards including sidewalk, street trees, drive approach, street lights, traffic signs, and striping as follows: a) Provide dght turn lane on Sixth Street entrance. b) Gated entrance on Sixth Street shall be in accordance with the attached Gated Entrance Design Guidelines and "stacking distance" shall conform to the attached Driveway Policy. c) Provide traffic signal interconnect conduit along Sixth Street frontage. d) The drive approach shall conform to Standard Drawing No. 101 Type C and be perpendicular to the street. The approach shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide. 3) Seventh Street frontage improvements shall be improved in accordance with City "Industrial Local Street" standards: a) Seventh Street access shall be designed for exit only. b) Provide additional right-of-way on Seventh Street from Milliken Avenue to drive approach for an eastbound dght turn lane at Milliken Avenue (11 feet east bound through, 14 feet east bound right turn, 10 feet left turn, 15 feet west bound, total curb-to-curb 50 feet). Relocate south curb and modify signal accordingly. 4) This development will be conditioned to provide the following improvements per the improvement certificate for Parcel 9 on Parcel Map 14657 and Exhibit "C" of Development Agreement 94-01 (Ordinance No. 526) as follows: a) Realign Sixth Street/Milliken Avenue intersection to eliminate 12-foot centeriine offset, including median, for 600 feet west of Milliken Avenue. Include all turning lanes for ultimate intersection geometdcs. Reimbursement may be requested from Parcel 8 of Parcel Map 14647. b) Modify traffic signal as needed. c) Landscape the Sixth Street median. Reimbursement may be requested from Parcel 8 of Parcel Map 14647. d) Complete north half of Sixth Street including AC pavement, curb, gutter, and streetlights. e) Provide a standard bus bay on Sixth Street (Standard Drawing No. 119 attached). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 -JPI August23,2000 Page 6 5) This development will be conditioned to pay the following fees, per Exhibit "D" of Development Agreement 94-01 (Ordinance No. 526), upon the development a) Transportation Development fees. 6) Non-vehicular access rights shall be granted on Milliken Avenue and Sixth Street, to assure conformance with the City's driveway policies. 7) Both Sixth Street and Milliken Avenue require curvilinear sidewalk (see Figure 5-2 of Industrial Area Specific Plan). Sidewalk easements allowing the sidewalk to meander, even along right turn lanes, shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top of curb to 1-foot behind the sidewalk. 8) Street trees and parkway landscaping along Milliken Avenue and Sixth Street shall conform to the respective beautification master plan as outlined in Table 5-4 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. Local street trees shall conform to the attached list of approved street trees for Rancho Cucamonga. 9) The proposed storm drain connection appears to discharge directly into the golf course cart path. This could become an on-going problem with nuisance water from on-site irrigation. We suggest routing the storm drain to a swale on the south side of Sixth Street. An Encroachment Permit would be required for a private storm drain to cross the public street. Off-site agreements shall be obtained, pdor to issuance of building permits. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES 1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures adopted in the Master EIR for the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Industrial Area Specific Plan as certified by the City Council and the Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted by City Council Resolution No. 94-141. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Lar'r,j T. McNiel, Chairman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 00-31 - JPI August 23, 2000 Page 7 ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-31 SUBJECT: JEFFERSON AT EMPIRE LAKES APPLICANT: JPI WESTCOAST DEVELOPMENT, L.P, LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND 6TH STREET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Comoretion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its / / agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, er employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all / / Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check. B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and the Industrial Area Specific Plan. SC -2-00 Project No. DR 00-31 Comoletion Date 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all L! Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code /.~/ and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be __/ i submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for .~/ / consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, -- -- building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development /.~/ Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and /___/ approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. 8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations .~/ / and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior -- to the issuance of building permits. 9/ All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be / located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of -- concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, /~/ including proper illumination. 11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property / / owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this - landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. For multiple family development, laundry facilities shall be provided as required by the / / Development Code. -- 13. For multiple family development, a minimum of 125 cubic feet of exterior Iockable storage / space shall be provided. 14. For residential development, recreation area/facility shall be provided as required by the Development Code. /' / 15. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. SC -2-00 No, DR 0031 COrnDletion Date D. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or I__J projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet wide. 2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall i__j contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). 3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be .~/ ! provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/recreational uses. 4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, ~ / entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 5. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth from back of sidewalk. 6. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles ! ! on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas. 7. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and !.~/ Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn- around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public right-of-way. 8. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily /.__/ residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number Df bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher whole number. F. Trip Reduction 1. Categor~ 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for high speed date .~/ /.~ transmission. 2. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. / /.~ SC -2-OO ~____~...,.....~ 4.~_ 3 Project No. DR 0031 Comoletion Date G. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home .__/ / landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier .__/ / in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 3. A minimum of 50 trees per gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided __/ / within the project: 5% - 48-inch box or larger 5% - 36-inch box or larger, 20% - 24- inch box or larger, and 70% - 15-gallon. 4. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within ___/ ! commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. 5. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three .__/ / parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21. 6. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one /. i tree per 30 linear feet of building. 7. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than /.__/ 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 8. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible ___/ / for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage. 9. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be ! / included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and -- approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 10. Special landscape features such as decorative hardscape, specimen size trees, stacked stone pilasters/walls, and intensified landscaping, is required along Milliken Avenue and 6th Street. 11. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on / / the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 12. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, __~ / the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 13. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of /. / Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. SC-2~0 Project No. DR 00-31 Comoletion Date H. Signs 1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this /.~/ approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs. 2. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or town homes /.~/ prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits. I. Environmental 1. A final acoustical reporl shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the i / issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report. __/ / 2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the amount of $1,000.00, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. J. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and ! ! location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: K. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: ~__/ a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., ']-r #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. SC-2~0 Project No. DR 00-31 Completion Date 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. 3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. 4.Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. 5.Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Division. L. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to / existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tractJparcel map recordation / and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public counter). / 6. Submit pool plans to the County of San Bemardino's Environmental Health Services Department for approval. __/__ M. New Structures 1.Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. 4.Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of building permits. 5.Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC Table 5-A. 6. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common wails. 7. Roofing materials shall be Class "A? 8. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table 5-A 9. Openings in exterior wal~s shall be protected in accordance with UBC Table 5-A. SC -2-00 8 Protect No. DR 00-31 Comolet~on Dante 10. If the area of habitable space above the first floor exceeds 3,000 square feet, then the I construction type shall be V-1 Hour. 11. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be not less than l-hour I fire-resistive construction. N. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City I Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California Registered Civil Engineer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. 2.Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for approved openings: Milliken Avenue and 6th Street. 3.Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 4. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, to provide a minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided. P. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trail Street Name Trees Trail Island Milliken Avenue x x x x e, g, h 6th Street x x x x x x a, f, g, h 7th Street x x x x x x g Pro,ct No. DR 00-31 Come,ethan Date Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. (e) Access ramp at northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and 6th Street. (f) Bus bay. (g) Traffic signs and striping. (h) Right-turn lanes on 6th Street and Milliken Avenue. 2. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety ___/ / lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being pedormed in public right-of-way, tees shall be paid and a /. / construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit /._._/ and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or / reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: (1).Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. (2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal tor first plan check. 3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. 4. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project ------- intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. SC -2-00 8 Project No. DR 00-31 ComDl~on Date Q. Public Maintenance Areas 1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards i.~_/ shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: 6th Street Median. 2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared cobble or other acceptable non-irrigated sudaces. 3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting .~/ ! Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the ...._/ / developer until accepted by the City. 5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective __j i Beautification Master Plan: Milliken Avenue and 6th Street. R. Utilities 1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, ..__/ /._.._ gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. /.~/ 3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements Df the / ! Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. S. General Requirements and Approvals 1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City. covering the estimated operating costs for / / all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: T, General Fire Protection Conditions 1. Mello RoDs Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The / / developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Communi~ Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs. 2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 5,500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b) ~/ / (Increase). a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire departmen /__/__ personnel prior to water plan approval. sc -2 o 9 Project NO. DR 00-~1 Completion Date b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants /.~/ shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after construction and prior to occupancy. 3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel. 4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required ~ / hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers. 5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be /____/ submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of the required fire protection system. 6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final inspection. __1 / 7. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below: a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. J ! b. Other: UBC. ! / Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations. 8. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of ~.~/ sprinkler system. 9. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below: a. California Code Regulations Title 24. __/ / 10. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire Jane standards, as noted: a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. .___/ / b. Other: Ammend turning radius to reflect 20 feet inside and 50 feet outside dimensions. ___/ / 11. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. / / 12. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and /. / clear of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District requirements. 13. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, 6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus. 14. A building directory shall be required, as noted below: a. Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s). /. / 15. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall __/ / be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information. 16. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the / / Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information. SC -2-00 ~0 Project No. DR 00-31 Completion Date 17. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows: a. $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply. **Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans. 18. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC. U. Special Permits 1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below: a. Places of assembly (except churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations). NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMI'?rAL OF PLANS. NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE OF COMBINED CUT AND FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: V. Security Lighting 1.All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell. 2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire development. 3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. W. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. X. Security Fencing 1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the police with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in personnel or for any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour dispatch center at (909) 941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909) 477- 2800 extension 2474 or 2475. Project No. pR 00-31 Comoletion Date Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able 1 lifted from frame or track in any manner. ~ / Z. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective fo nighttime visibility. / / 2. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of / / project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so indicated. Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and approval by the Planning Division. 3. All developments shall submit a 8 Y2" x 11" sheet with the numbering pattem of a~l multi-tenant developments to the Police Department, / / SC -2-00 12 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-88 GPA 00-03A- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August23,2000 Page 2 d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area by satisfying the minimum parcel size requirement for the land use designation and continuing the single-family residential development pattern in the vicinity of the project area; and b. On the basis of the facts and evidence set forth in the Initial study and Addendum prepared in conjunction with this project, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has determined that the Addendum is the adequate environmental analysis that is required as authorized by Section 21166 of CEQA and Section 15162 of the Guidelines; and c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by providing a land use pattern that is complementary with nearby parcels of land. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment 00-03A designating the subject site as Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF AUGUST 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Bullet, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of August 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: