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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso PC 25-004 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 122.09 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF WEST CUCAMONGA TRUCK TRAIL (BIG TREE ROAD), NORTH OF VIA VERDE STREET AND SKYLINE ROAD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA AREA IN UNINCORPORATED SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (APN: PORTION OF 0200-051-48-000 AND 0200-051-49-000) IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN AND RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga proposes the acquisition of 122.09 acres of real property as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject acquisition is referred to as the"proposal." 2. On the 26th day of February 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga received and considered said proposal 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 proposal on February 26, 2025, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The subject property (the "site") is a parcel of 122.09 acres located east side of West Cucamonga Truck Trail (Big Tree Road), generally north of Via Verde Street and Skyline Road, Rancho Cucamonga area in unincorporated San Bernardino County. b. The property is located in unincorporated San Bernardino County,within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence and includes portion of parcels 0200-051-48-0000 and 0200-051-48-0000; approximately 122.09 acres of the total 294.36-acre holding. The site is currently undeveloped and includes level to steeply sloping topography. C. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Direction Existin2 Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning Designation North Vacant Rural Open Space OS Hillside Residential HR West Vacant Rural Open Space OS Hillside Residential HR South Vacant Rural Open Space OS Hillside Residential HR East Vacant General Open Space and Flood Control/Utility Corridor Facilities OS FC/US PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 FINDINGS OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 26, 2025 Page 2 d. Government Code Section 65402(a) requires a city's planning agency, i.e. Planning Commission, review and report upon whether the location, purpose, and extent of a proposed real property acquisition by the city for public purposes is consistent with the General Plan as described below: If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street square, park or other public purposes, and no real property shall be disposed of, no street shall be vacated or abandoned, and no public building or structure shall be constructed or authorized, if the adopted general plan or part thereof applies thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition or disposition, such street vacation or abandonment, or such public building or structure have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof. The planning agency shall render its report as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof within forty (40) days after the matter was submitted to it, or such longer period of time as may be designated by the legislative body. e. The City is in the,process of the acquisition of the site for potential recreation or other public use to be determined at a later date. f. The location, purpose, and the extent of the acquisition conforms with the applicable policies set forth in the City's General Plan, including: 1. Open Space (OS)-1 Open Space. A complete, connected network of diverse parks, trails, and rural and natural open space that support a wide variety of recreational, educational and outdoor activities. 2. OS-2 Trails.A complete, connected network of diverse trails and connected open space that improves access to all areas of the city and encourages non-motorized activities. 3. OS-2.1 Trail Corridors. Extend, improve and complete the multipurpose trail network, wherever possible, by utilizing existing flood control channel and utility corridor rights-of-way as public trail corridors. 4. OS-2.2 Connectivity. Connect trails in Rancho Cucamonga to trails in the San Bernardino National Forest and other hillside open space areas. 5. OS-2.3. Trailheads. Provide trailhead amenities such as parking, restrooms, information boards, and maps. 6. OS-2.9. Trail and Park Sponsorship. Support the creation of partnerships with organizations to sponsor and maintain green spaces, parks, trails, and community gardens. 7. Resource Conservation (RC)-1.4 Dark Sky. Limit light pollution from outdoor sources, especially in the rural, neighborhood, hillside, and open spaces to maintain darkness for night sky viewing. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 FINDINGS OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 26, 2025 Page 3 8. RC-1.7 Preservation of Natural Land Features. Preserve significant natural features and incorporate into all developments. Such features may include ridges, rock outcroppings, natural drainage courses, wetland and riparian areas, steep topography, important or landmark trees and views. 9. RC-3.1 Sensitive Habitat. Encourage the preservation of the integrity of sensitive land resources that have significant native vegetation and/or habitat value such as riparian habitat areas, creek corridors, Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS), wetlands, and sensitive wildlife habitat that supports biological resources. 10. RC-3.2 Biological Preserves. Allow and encourage the expansion of sensitive biological preserve areas (e g, North Etiwanda Preserve, Day Creek Preserve, and San Sevaine Preserve) and other important habitat areas with an emphasis on wildlife connectivity between habitats and connectivity to the national forest. 11. RC-3.2 Wildlife Corridors. Encourage the creation, maintenance, and protection of open space areas that provide strategic wildlife corridors and vital connectivity between habitat areas. 12. Land Use Policy LU-3.4 which promotes "development that is sustainable in its use of land and that limits impacts to natural resources, energy, and air and water quality." 13. Economic Development Policy ED-2.3 which encourages the expansion of "recreation and cultural attractions to enhance tourism/visitor potential". 14. Community Services Policy CS-1.2 encouraging the development of"parks that contribute to active and healthy lifestyles and allow for a balanced commitment to both organized recreation activities and passive park environments. 15. Land Use Policy LU-3.4 which promotes "development that is sustainable in its use of land and that limits impacts to natural resources, energy, and air and water quality." 16. Economic Development Policy ED-2.3 which encourages the expansion of "recreation and cultural attractions to enhance tourism/visitor potential". 3. This project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15325. Section 15325 covers the acquisition, sale or other transfer of land to preserve the existing natural conditions or preserve open space. With the acquisition of this land no physical changes to the land are anticipated other than minor maintenance activity of the existing connection to the trail leading to the federal access road. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 FINDINGS OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 26, 2025 Page 4 4. Based upon the findings set forth in paragraph 2 above, this Commission hereby determines that the proposed acquisition of the site for potential economic development conforms with the City's General Plan. 5. This Commission hereby directs the Planning Director to forward a copy of this Resolution to the City Council. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Tony Mora es, Chairman ATTES +aamu r Nakamura, Secretary 1, Jenni 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 26th day of February 2025, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, BOLING, DANIELS, DIAZ, DOPP NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: