HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso PC 25-023 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT DRC2025-00101, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A LARGE
INDOOR FITNESS AND SPORTS FACILITY IN AN EXISTING 17,500
SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE SPACE WITHIN THE NEO-INDUSTRIAL
(NI) ZONE, LOCATED AT 9201 CHARLES SMITH AVENUE. APN: 0229-
284-23
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit
DRC2025-00101, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of August 2025, 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 at which time the Commission voted to recommend approval of the
subject Conditional Use Permit.
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 meeting on August 13th, 2025, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property addressed 9201 Charles Smith Avenue,
generally located on the southeastern corner of Charles Smith Avenue and 61 Street; and
b. The project site consists of one parcel of approximately 1.21 acres, which is
improved with an industrial warehouse building with a gross square footage of 17,500 square feet;
and
C. The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations
for, the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted parcel) are as
follows:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2025-00101
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 13, 2025
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Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Industrial Warehouse Neo-Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
North Wholesale/Distribution Neo-Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
South Vehicle Services Neo-Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
East Manufacturing Neo-Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
West Manufacturing Neo-Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
d. The application is for the operation of a large indoor fitness and sports facility
within the existing industrial warehouse building located on at the project site; and
e. A private Shared Parking Agreement has been entered into by the owners of
9201 Charles Smith Avenue and 9208 Charles Smith Avenue to accommodate the parking
requirements of the proposed large fitness and sports facility. This agreement has been reviewed
by the City Attorney and found to be satisfactory; and
f. There is no new physical development associated with this application except
for potential interior and exterior tenant improvements necessary to meet Building Code
Standards, which shall be reviewed under a separate application.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this
Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is consistent with the general plan. The project site is
designated as being within the Neo-Industrial Employment General Plan Land Use District. This
land use designation prioritizes low-impact industrial uses, 'and the adaptive reuse of existing
industrial buildings. The proposed use involves the adaptive reuse of an existing warehouse.
b. The proposed use is consistent with the purposes of the Development Code and
the purposes of the applicable zone as well as any applicable specific plans or city
regulations/standards. The project site is located within the Neo-Industrial (NI)zone. Pursuant to
Development Code Section 17.30.030 large fitness and sports facilities are permitted in the Neo-
Industrial zone only with an approved Conditional Use Permit.
C. The site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the use being
proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints that would make
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2025-00101
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 13, 2025
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conduct of the use undesirable. Due to the nature of the use as an indoor fitness and sports facility
a large open interior is necessary to safely accommodate equipment and activities related to the
use. As a condition of approval, the project will be required to obtain all necessary building permits
prior to commencement of use.According to the parking standards detailed in Development Code
Section 17.64.050, a minimum number of 85 parking spaces must be provided to accommodate
the use. The private Shared Parking Agreement entered by the applicant will allow the use to
meet this standard by providing an additional 46 parking spaces, for a total of 90. As a condition
of approval, prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide evidence that the
Shared Parking Agreement has been duly recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder's
Office.
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 use will not result in changes to the design of
the existing building, except where necessary to meet building code requirements. The proposed
use will take place entirely within the existing building and is compatible with adjacent uses in that
the intensity of the proposed use is not expected to exceed that of adjacent uses.
e. Granting the permit would not constitute and nuisance or be injurious or
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
use will be conducted entirely indoors and will involve no external changes to the existing
structure. As the proposed use shall take place in an existing building, the project site shall be
required to meet all current building code requirements to accommodate the change in occupancy
for the new use.
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 use shall take place in an existing building, and no
additional square footage shall be required. All existing services shall remain for the project site.
The proposed use involves no external modifications to the underlying building which would
hinder emergency services. Any modifications to plumbing or electrical utilities which would be
necessary to accommodate the new use will require approval by the Rancho Cucamonga Building
& Safety Department and the respective utility providers.
4. Planning Department Staff have 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 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section
15301 — Existing Facilities. The project scope is the leasing of an existing industrial warehouse
facility for use as a large indoor fitness and sports facility. For the reasons listed above, there is
no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant impact 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
below and in the attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2025-00101
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 13, 2025
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
_CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: �(1 r, N�
Tony Morales,
ATTEST:��
1p1J nnifer akamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary 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 13th day of August 2025 by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, BOLING, DANIELS, DIAZ, DOPP
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA Community Development Department
Project#: DRC2025-00101
Project Name: Younique Fitness LLC
Location: 9201 CHARLES SMITH AVE - 022928423-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Prior to issuance of building permits, evidence shall be provided to the city showing that the Shared
Parking Agreement has been recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office, in
accordance with Development Code Section 17.64.060A.2.c.
2. The proposed use shall operate only at the following hours, consistent with the Shared Parking
Agreement:
Monday through Friday: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Any future modifications to the hours of operation shall require a modification to the Shared Parking
Agreement and an approved Conditional Use Permit modification, consistent with the Development
Code.
3. The applicant shall provide clear written instructions detailing the path of travel from the off-site parking
area to the project site, to be posted and available on site and provided directly to customers.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Panted:8/5/2025
Project#: DRC2025-00101
Project Name: Younique Fitness LLC
Location: 9201 CHARLES SMITH AVE - 022928423-0000
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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
6. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2025-00101
Project Name: Younique Fitness LLC
Location: 9201 CHARLES SMITH AVE-022928423-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign-Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant
must identify if they are self-hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of
diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
Contact Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering /
Environmental Programs/ Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. A change of use/occupancy analysis is required to be submitted to the Building & Safety Department for
the evaluation of the proposed use in the existing building. Some of the issues that must be addressed
include (but are not limited to): Compliance with seismic requirements, Structural Importance Factor,
ADA accessibility and parking, allowable area ratios, area separation walls, maximum occupant loads,
type of doors, swing of doors, panic hardware, exit signs, emergency illumination, aisle widths, direct
exiting, and designation of a main exit.
2. Interior finishes shall comply with all provision of the California Fire Code.
Building and Safety Services Department
'Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All exit components must comply with the requirements of CBC (adjoining rooms, rated corridors, door
swings, separation of exits, etc.).
Note that all plans submitted to the building department for plan check must be prepared by a licensed
contractor.
2. The plans shall be designed incompliance with CBC regarding mixed occupancy ratio and the Green
Building Standard Code.
3. Due to the scope of the project, an Occupancy Change review is required. Submit plans to the Building
and Safety Services Department to determine compliance for the proposed use.
4. Occupancy increases and the change of occupancy of the facility, may require that the structure be
reanalyzed for the current structural engineering importance factor The importance factor is based on
the occupancy classification and occupant load, please check the CBC for thresholds.,
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Project#: DRC2025-00101
Project Name: Younique Fitness LLC
Location: 9201 CHARLES SMITH AVE- 022928423-0000 I
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit If
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Buildinct and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval f
5. The Building and Safety Services Department requires that change of occupancy plans be prepared by
professional architect licensed in California.
6. Provide required restroom facilities per the CBC.
7. The facility must meet the State of California's Energy Standard regulations applicable to the new
occupancy.
8. Upon tenant improvement and/or change of occupancy plans review, additional analysis may be
required.
9. Submit five complete sets of plans. Plans must be wet stamped and signed.
10. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the
City prior to permit issuance.
11. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Services Department.
12. Submit two sets of structural calculations, and two sets of energy conservation calculations. (if
applicable)
13. Submit five complete sets of plans.
14: Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC)for accessibility to public buildings.
15. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
16. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through
Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
17. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the
City prior to permit issuance.
18. Provide draft stops in combustible attics and concealed spaces, in accordance with CBC.
19. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for California Building Energy Efficient
Standards.
20. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC)for fire-resistive construction.
21. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting. the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Services Department.
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