HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 24-06RESOLUTION NO. 24-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE
DRC2024-00044, A REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED ONSITE
PARKING BY TWO SPACES, REDUCE THE REAR YARD SETBACK BY
5 FEET AND INCREASE THE OVERALL HEIGHT BY 4 FEET RELATED
TO THE DESIGN REVEW OF A THREE-STORY 4,216 SQUARE FOOT
MIXED -USE BUILDING ON A 3,145 SQUARE PARCEL OF LAND, FOR A
SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ARCHIBALD
AVENUE AND ESTACIA COURT IN THE CORRIDOR 1 (CO1) ZONE,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0208-152-18.
A. Recitals.
1. Saurabh Patel has filed an application for the issuance of Variance DRC2024-00044
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of February 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 February 28, 2024, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The undeveloped 3,145-square-foot project site is located at the northwest corner
of Archibald Avenue and Estacia Court; and
b. The existing land use, General Plan designation, and Zones for the project site
and adjacent properties are as follows:
Land Use
General Plan
Zoning
Site
Undeveloped
MU City Corridor Moderate
Corridor 1 C01
North
Commercial building
MU City Corridor Moderate
Corridor 1 C01
South
Single -Family Residence
MU City Corridor Moderate
Corridor 1 C01
East
Commercial Center
MU City Corridor Moderate
Corridor 1 (CO1)
West
Parking Lot
MU City Corridor Moderate
Flood Control/Utility
Corridor FCIUC
c. The project is for the development of a three-story 4,216 square -foot mixed -use
building. The project site is within the Corridor 1 (CO1) Zone. The project includes two residential
units and 1,314 square feet of non-residential [and use, conforming to residential and non-
residential development requirements; and
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2023-00053 — SAURABH PATEL
February 28, 2024
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d. The project was designed in compliance with the Development Code except for
building height, rear yard setback, and parking for which Variance DRC2024-00044 has been
submitted.
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 specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would
result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of
this code. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Mixed -Use City Corridor
Moderate, which envisions a range of commercial uses including general retail, personal services,
banks, restaurants, cafes, and offices. The project is for the development of 2 residential units
and 1,314 square feet of office spaces with a residential density of 28 dwelling units per acre
which is consistent with the intent of the General Plan; and
b. 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 zone. The subject Variance is related to a request for site plan and
architectural review of a three-story - 4,216 square -foot mixed -use building (MDR DRC2023-
00053) on a 3,145 square parcel of land. The requested deviations from the development
standards related to rear yard setback, building height, and parking are necessary due to the
small parcel size and to comply with the code -required residential density (24 units per acre) and
non-residential floor area ratio (A - 1.0); and
c. 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.
Without the requested deviations related to setback, height, and parking, the applicant would be
unable to develop the project site at the required residential density and non-residential floor area
ratio; and
d. The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. Granting the
variance will not be a grant of special privilege as it will allow the project site to be developed per
the intent of the Mixed -Use Corridor Moderate General Plan land use designation with a mix of
residential and non-residential land uses; and
e. 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. The subject variance
for building setback, height, and reduced parking is not expected to negatively impact the
surrounding properties as the project will be required to comply with all building code requirements
and development requirements including performance standards related to noise, vibrations, and
light glare.
4. Planning and Economic Development Department Staff determined that the project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as Class 3 and Class 5 exemptions under
State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15303 covers the construction and location of up to 4 residential
units and up to 10,000 square feet of office/commercial development in an urbanized area.
Section 15305 covers minor alterations in land use limitations The project is for the development
of a 4,216 square -foot mixed -use building that includes 1,314 square feet of office area and two
residential units along with a request for a Variance related to building height, rear yard setback,
and reduced parking. The Planning Commission concurs with the staffs determination that there
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2023-00053 — SAURABH PATEL
February 28, 2024
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is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
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 in
the attached Conditions of Approval.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: r tTY 'P411 ^
Tony Morales, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Matt Mar ecretary
1, Matt Marquez, 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 28th day of February 2024, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, DIAZ, DOPP
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: DANIELS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BOLING
RECUSE: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
Project #
Project Name
Location:
Community Development Department
DRC2023-00053 & DRC2024-00044
So Cal Title 24 LLC Office
9684 E=STACIA CT - 020815218-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review & Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Approval is granted for the site plan and architectural review of a three-story 4,216 square foot
mixed -use building on a 3,145 square parcel of land including a request to reduce the required onsite
parking by two spaces, reduce the rear yard setback by 5 feet and increase the height by 4 feet,
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning and Economic Development Department. The signed Statement of
Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning and Economic
Development Department prior to the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for
a business license, and/or commencement of the approved activity.
Exhibit E
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