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RESOLUTION NO.23-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2023-00142, A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 86,194 SQUARE FOOT
WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING ON 5.2 ACRES OF LAND
IN THE NEG-INDUSTRIAL (NI) ZONE LOCATED AT THE SOUTH
OF WHITTRAM AVENUE BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND
HICKORY AVENUE AT 13045 WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0229-162-05, -04, -11, -
12,and-13.
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, Patriot Partners, filed an application for the approval of Conditional
Use Permit DRC2023-00142 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Design Review and Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as
"the application."
2. On the 28'h day of June 2023, 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 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 hearing on June 28, 2023, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property generally located on the south of
Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue; and
b. The project site is located on the south of Whittram Avenue between
Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue. The site is comprised of five (5) parcels with an
existing single-family home and office on one of the parcels. The project site is square in
shape, with frontage (width) of about 514 feet along Whittram Avenue and a depth of
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approximately 516 feet north to south. Whittram Avenue frontage is currently not improved
with curb, gutter, and sidewalks; and
c. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the
project site and adjacent properties are as follows:
Land Use
General Plan
Zoning
Site
Vacant/Industrial
Neo Industrial
Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
North
Industrial
Neo Industrial
Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
South
Industrial/Rail
Industrial
Industrial Employment (IE)
Employment District
East
Industrial
Neo Industrial
Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
West
Industrial
Neo Industrial
Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
d. The 86,194 square foot building consists of one (1) office area (2,500
square feet), one (1) mezzanine space (2,500 square feet), and a warehouse area (81,194
square feet). The office will be located on the first floor at the northwest corner of the
building. There will be one (1) employee break area located on the west side of the building
measuring approximately 300 square feet; and
e. The building will feature a modern design featuring a combination of
perforated and matte black panels, asymmetric window placement, and sharp angles,
resulting in a unique eye-catching design. The side and rear elevation of building carry the
respective front elevations' design elements resulting in a dynamic, yet cohesive
architectural treatment throughout the entire site. Downspouts will not be visible from the
exterior on any elevation of the building as they will be routed through the interior of the
building. The loading dock area, dock doors, trailer parking stalls and vehicle parking stalls
will be located on the west and south portions of the building and will be screened from
public view by an 8-foot high wrought iron gate. Access to the site would be provided on
Whittram Avenue via a 40-foot driveway at the northwestern corner of the site; and
f. The project complies with all development standards including building and
parking setbacks, floor area ratio and landscape coverage as shown on the following table:
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Development Standard
Required
Proposed
In Compliance?
Front Yard
25'
31'-9"
YES
Interior Side Yard
5' / 5'
58' / 40'
YES
Rear Yard
0'
0'
YES
Floor Area Ratio
40% - 60%
48.3%
YES
Building Hei ht
75' Max
41'-6"
YES
Open Space / Landscape
Area
10% Min.
12.8% (22,923 sf.)
YES
g. The parking requirement is based on the proposed mix of office and
warehouse floor areas in the building. The project is required to provide 20 vehicle parking
stalls for the office use and 41 vehicle parking stalls for the warehouse use. The following
table breaks down the projects parking calculation:
Type of Use
Square
Parking Ratio
# of Spaces
# of Spaces
Footage
Required
Provided
Office/
5,000
4/1,000 sf
20
20
Mezzanine
1 per 1,000 sf for first 20,000 sf;
1 per 2,000 sf for the next
Warehouse
81,194
20,000 sf; and 1 per 4,000 sf for
41
41
the remaining sf
Total
1 61
61
Required # of
Trailer Parking
# of Tailer
Parking Provided
9
9
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 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan in which the site is
located. The underlying General Plan designation is Neo-Industrial Employment District
which encourages industrial uses with buildings featuring modern designs. The proposed
project is to construct a warehouse/distribution building totalling 86,194 square feet
consisting of one office space, one mezzanine space, and warehouse area. The building
design features a modern design with window glazing and a combination of perforated and
matte black panels; and
b. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose of the Development
Code and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located in. The purpose of the Neo-
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Industrial Zone is to support a complementary mix of uses such as, research and
development, light and custom manufacturing, engineering and design services, etc. This
zone encourages light industrial activities with low environmental impacts and supports the
growth of creative industries, incubator businesses, and innovative design and
manufacturing. Although, no specific use or tenant is currently proposed for the building at
this time, the development of this building will accommodate industrial uses in the future;
and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the use
being proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints that
would make conduct of the use undesirable. The proposed project is physically suitable for
this type of development in the Neo-Industrial zone as it is surrounded by similar uses,
density, and intensity in the area. The proposed project provides adequate access and
utilities to the development.
d. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use
would be compatible with the existing and other permitted uses in the vicinity including
transportation and service facilities. The proposed project is similar in design, location, size,
and operating characteristics of existing uses in the vicitnity. The proposed project is
surounded by existing warehouse/distribution uses.
e. Granting the permit would not constitute a nuisance or be injurious to
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially
injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the
property is located. The potential land uses that would be associated with this project are
consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of
the community. The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding the subject
property is Neo-Industrial (NI) zone.
f. The proposed use will not pose an undue burden on city services, including
police, fire, streets, and other public utilities, such that the city is unable to maintain its
current level of service due to the use. The proposed project is not expected to pose a
burden on City services beyond that which is typical for a smiliarly sized industrial
warehouse buildings.
g. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 - In -Fill Development Projects. The General Plan
Land Use and Zoning designation for the project site are Neo-Industrial Empolyemnt
District and Neo-Industrial zone, respectively, which permits the development and operation
of a warehouse/distribution building of the proposed size and configuration. Although the
subject site is approximately 5.2 acres, a portion of the site (48,188 square feet) will not be
utilized or developed due to the existence and proximity of utility easements (Southern
California Edison and County Flood Control). Therefore, the applicant has provided
technical studies that defend the use of a Class 32 CEQA Exemption as the developable
area is less than 5 acres. The project complies with the City's development standards and
design guidelines, including setbacks, height, lot coverage, and design requirements. The
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project site is located within the City limits and is surrounded by existing industrial
development and City infrastructure. The following are the four environmental factors that
need to be analyzed in order to determine that the project, respectively, qualifies for the
Categorical Exemption:
a) Traffic: The Trip Generation Analysis and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening
Analysis (Dudek, May 2023) was prepared for the project which determined that
the number of trips generated by the project would not create a significant impact.
The proposed warehouse distribution use will create an estimated 148 daily trips
(or 218 passenger vehicle equivalent trips), with 21 AM peak hour trips and 23 PM
peak hour trips occurring on a typical weekday. The Project would generate a low
number of daily traffic and peak hour trips and would not cause a measurable
operational effect on local roadways. In addition, the Project would not generate
250 or more new daily trips (both for actual vehicles and passenger car equivalent
vehicles).
b) Noise: A Noise and Vibration Analysis Report was prepared for the project. The
analysis determined that the construction and operational noise levels would not
exceed the City's noise thresholds and no mitigation measures were necessary.
c) Air Quality: Based on the Air Quality Assessment (Dudek, May 2023), emissions
generated during construction and operation of the Project would not exceed
South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD's) significance
thresholds. Similarly, the emissions would also not exceed the localized significant
thresholds, carbon monoxide hotspot, or toxic air contaminant significance
thresholds for sensitive receptors during construction. It was determined that the
project would not exceed screening levels established by the California Office of
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
d) Water Quality: The project includes an engineered stormwater drainage system
designed consistent with these requirements, as well as those set forth in the
Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the Project.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning and Economic Development
Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment,
concurs in the staffs determination of exemption.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby recommend the City Council approve the project subjectto
each and every condition set forth below and in the attached standard conditions
incorporated herein by this reference.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE 2023.
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PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Brya Dopp, airman
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1 ATTEST -ivy► • ��
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I, Matt Marquez, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 28'h day of June 2023, by the following
vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: DOPP, WILLIAMS, MORALES, BOLING, DANIELS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
Development Department
Project #: DRC2023-00142
Project Name: Patriot Partners 13045 Whittram
Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type:
Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planninq Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other
applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at
the time of Building Permit issuance.
2. 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 Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations.
3. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
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Project #: DRC2023-00142
Project Name: Patriot Partners 13045 Whittram
Location: 13045 WHITTRAM AVE - 022916205-0000
Project Type:
Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
4. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively "Indemnitees"), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures)
(collectively "Actions"), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director's actions, the Planning Commission's actions, and/or the City Council's actions,
related entitlements, or the City's environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City's defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City's determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
5. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the
business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on -site or within the
building of the use/activity that is approved by this Conditional Use Permit; improvements including new
building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by
this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to
submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or
issuance of a business license. The Planning Director may determine that modifications or
intensifications of use require the submittal of an application to modify this Conditional Use Permit for
review by the City.
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