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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDELETE (3)RESOLUTION NO. 22-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT PERMITITNG ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE AS A BY-RIGHT USE IN THE MIXED EMPLOYMENT 2, CORRIDOR 1, CORRIDOR 2 AND CENTER 2 ZONES AND AMENDING THE LAND USE DEFININTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES SALES, MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF A.Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared a Municipal Code Amendment as described in the title of this resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as “the Application”. 2.On July 27, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date. 3.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance 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.The Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. 2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on July 27, 2022, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a.The Amendment identified herein has been processed, including, but not limited to, public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). b.The Amendment is consistent with the direction, goals, policies, and implementation programs of the adopted General Plan, including without limitation, the Land Use Element thereof, and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan. c.The findings set forth in this Resolution reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. 3.This project is deemed exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project, to amend the municipal code to (i) update the land use definitions for Electric Vehicle Showrooms; and (ii) permit by right Electric Vehicle Showroom and Outdoor Sales will have a significant effect on the environment. The project will not result in a permanent alteration of property nor the construction of any new or expanded structures. The amendment only revises Exhibit A the land use regulation that applies to where electric vehicle showrooms are allowed by right in existing developed spaces. It does not permit nor allow the construction of any new locations. Applications for electric vehicle showrooms on vacant or underutilized land where construction is necessary will be reviewed for CEQA compliance under a separate Design Review application. The applicant may be required to submit environmental studies that analyzes the impact(s) (if any) to, for example, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Therefore, this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Amendment. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2 and 3 above, this Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the Development Code Amendment as indicated in Exhibits A and B incorporated herein by this reference. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF JULY, 2022. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Bryan Dopp, Chairman ATTEST: Matthew R. Burris, Secretary, AICP, LEED AP I, Matthew R. Burris, Secretary, AICP, LEED AP, 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 27th day of July 2022, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Exhibit A Modifications to Table 17.136.020-1 Exhibit B Revised Land Use Definitions, Section 17.32.020.F (revised text in red) Electric vehicle showroom with indoor sales. A use where the primary function of the space is to display and showcase electric vehicles only, and act as point of sale or rental of vehicles, parts, or accessories which are stored off site. Use may include storage of vehicles entirely inside the building. Electric vehicle showroom with outdoor sales. A use where the primary function of the space is to display and showcase electric vehicles only, and act as a point of sale or rental of vehicles, parts, or accessories which are stored on site. Use may include storage of vehicles either inside or outside the building.