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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-083 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2024-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER PLAN DRC2023- 00346,A REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED NON-RESIDENTIAL- LAND-USE MIX AND ON-SITE PARKING OF A RELATED,MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON 1.8 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RED OAK AND SPRUCE AVENUES IN THE CENTER 2 (CE2) ZONE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0208-353-18 A. Recitals. 1. Western Spire has filed an application for the issuance of Master Plan DRC2023- 00346, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Master Plan request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 101h day of July 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Resolution 2024-021 recommending approval to the City Council 3. On the 21 st day of August 2024, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date. 4. 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 City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council 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 Council during the above- referenced public hearing on August 21, 2024, including written and oral staff reports, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a 1.8 acres undeveloped site located at the northwest corner of Red Oak and Spruce Avenues; 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 Vacant City Center Center 2 (CE2) North Commercial Center City Center Center 2 (CE2) South Church/School Office Employment Mixed Employment 1 (ME1) East Hotel Mixed-Use City Corridor High Corridor 2 CO2 West Office Building City Center Center 2 (CE2) Resolution No. 2024-083— Page 1 of 4 c. A Master Plan is being requested to reduce development requirements related to the non-residential land use mix and on-site parking of a mixed-use development. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Counci during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed master plan is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan. The project furthers the vision of the General Plan and the City Center land use designation which encourages infill development with a mix of uses. The proposed residential and commercial land uses will complement and be compatible with the surrounding area's character, comprising retail, office, and commercial uses. Project development would also help implement and further several goals and policies of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, including the ability to provide complete places (LC1.1), ensuring the quality of public space (LC-1.3), and the provision of compatible development (LC-1.11). The additional housing units will also assist the City in reaching its State housing Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) outlined in the Housing Element; and b. The proposed master plan meets the applicable requirements set forth in this title. Development Code Section 17.22.020 provides the Master Plan implementation tool for deviating from development requirements for projects of exceptional design that cannot be built under an existing zone due to constraints of existing development standards. The applicant is requesting a reduction in the required non-residential land use mix and the number of onsite parking spaces. Staff supports the requested deviations from the land use mix and parking requirements based on the small project size, 1.8 acres, the lack of frontage on a major street, and the extensive office and retail land uses in the surrounding area. The project site is surrounded by a mix of commercial, retail, and office land uses that are readily accessible to future project residents and commercial tenants. The project would also help implement the City's vision in the CE2 zone by introducing a high-density (98 du/ac) mixed-use development along a walkable corridor. The 6.1 percent reduction in the parking requirement is not expected to negatively impact the surrounding land uses with the implementation of the Parking Management Plan submitted for the project 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 Infill Exemption, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment based upon the findings as follows: a. Planning staff has 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 a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 — Infill Development Projects as the project is for the construction of a mixed-use development on 1.8 acres of land. The Section 15332 CEQA exemption covers infill developments on sites less than 5 acres in area that will not have a significant impact relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water. b. A Section 15332 CEQA exemption was prepared by Placeworks (May 2024), an environmental consultant hired by the City (Exhibit D—CEQA Section 15332 Infill Exemption), to demonstrate compliance with the Section 15332 exemption. Staff evaluated the CEQA exemption prepared by Placeworks and concluded that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water. The City Council has reviewed the Planning and Economic Development Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. Resolution No. 2024-083— Page 2 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 215t day of August, 2024. 0 Y L. Dennis Michael, May ATTEST: ice C. Reynolds, City lerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ) I,Janice C. Reynolds,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 21 St day of August, 2024. AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Stickler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Executed this 22"d day of August, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. 012�wj�'-r— If 1. AW41W Q�-- (/a-nice C. Reynolds, City Jerk Resolution No. 2024-083- Page 4 of 4 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, the City Council hereby approve the project subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference. 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 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