HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso PC 25-024 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2025-00135,A
REQUEST TO MODIFY EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
85-02 TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF AN APPROVED 7,900
SQUARE FOOT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION AT AN
EXISTING 15,710 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH ON A 2.73 ACRE
LOT WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL ZONE WITH
HILLSIDE AND EQUESTRAIN OVERLAYS AT 5474 HAVEN
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 1074-281-20.
A. Recitals.
1. The Applicant, Andresen Architecture, on behalf of St. Elias Orthodox Church, filed
an application for Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2025-00135, as described in the title
of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit Modification
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 131h 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.
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 August 13, 2025, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The project site consists of approximately 2.73 acres of land developed with a
15,710 square foot church building, a 284 square foot accessory structure, and was also
previously approved for a 7,900 square foot addition located at the northwest corner of Haven
Avenue and Hillside Road; and
b. 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 Church Semi-Rural Very Low (VL) Residential
Neighborhood
North Single-Family Semi-Rural Very Low VL Residential
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024
DRC2025-00135 —Andresen Architecture on behalf of St. Elias Orthodox Church
August 13, 2025
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Residences Neighborhood
South Single-Family Semi-Rural Very Low (VL) Residential
Residences Neighborhood
East Single-Family Semi-Rural Very Low (VL) Residential
Residences Neighborhood
West Single-Family Semi-Rural Very Low (VL) Residential
Residences /Vacant Neighborhood
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 use is in accordance with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. The project site
has a Semi-Rural Neighborhood General Plan land use designation and Very Low (VL)
Residential zone, which is intended for low density residential and civic uses, such as churches.
The existing church has been located at the site since the mid-1980s and was recently approved
for an expansion. The subject Conditional Use Permit Modification ensures that the use of the
church is in accord with the General Plan and Development Code, consistent with the purpose of
the district within which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use of the church, including the recently approved
Fellowship Hall expansion, is compatible and complimentary in nature to the existing assembly
use on site, which has existed since the mid-1980s. The proposed use will align with how the
church has been operating since the mid-1980's. For example, upon approval of this Conditional
Use Permit Modification, the previously approved Fellowship Hall will provide a dedicated and
appropriate space for meetings and social events that are already taking place at the church. The
site will continue to comply with the performance standards outlined in Section 17.66 of the
Development Code.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The existing assembly use, which is permitted at this location under
Conditional Use Permit 85-02, now includes the usage of a fellowship hall as the use can be a
component to a religious, assembly use. As such, the additional use is compliant with the
Development Code and has been determined to comply with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code.
4. The Planning department staff has determined that the project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project
qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing
Structures, which includes the operation of existing private structures. The project scope is to
modify Conditional Use Permit 85-02 for the purpose of expanding an existing assembly use. No
physical construction is contemplated as part of this project.
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. 2025-024
DRC2025-00135 —Andresen Architecture on behalf of St. Elias Orthodox Church
August 13, 2025
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13T" DAY OF AUGUST 2025.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Tony Morale , Chair
ATTEST:
GRJen�er Nakamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, 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 131h day of August 2025, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: DOPP, WILLIAMS, MORALES, BOLING, DANIELS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA Community Development Department
Project#: DRC2025-00135
Project Name: #23-4934 St Elias Orthodox Church
Location: 5474 HAVEN AVE - 107428120-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Modification
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00135 authorizes the modification of Conditional Use Permit 85-02
to allow for the use of an approved 7,900 square foot fellowship hall addition at an existing 15,710
square foot church on a 2.73 acre lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential zone with Hillside and
Equestrian Overlays, located at 5474 Haven Avenue; APN: 1074-281-20.
2. All conditions of approval applied to Conditional Use Permit 85-02 shall apply and remain in effect for
Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2025-00135.
3. Approval of the subject Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2025-00135 must be obtained prior
to issuance of the Building Permits for the related Minor Design Review DRC2024-00129.
4. Conformance with all conditions of approval applied to Minor Design Review DRC2024-00129 and
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or equivalent must occur for the fellowship hall prior to usage of
the space by the church as granted by the subject Conditional Use Permit Modification
DRC2025-00135.
5. Any special events held on the property or within the fellowship hall that meet one of the activities or
uses listed in Section 17.104.020 of the Development Code shall require submittal of a Temporary Use
Permit no less than 15 days prior to the event being held. Approval of the Temporary Use Permit shall
be obtained prior to the event.
6. The site shall comply with the performance standards outlined in Chapter 17.66 of the Development
Code.
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. 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#: DRC2025-00135
Project Name: #23-4934 St Elias Orthodox Church
Location: 5474 HAVEN AVE - 107428120-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Modification
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
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Project#: DRC2025-00135
Project Name: #23-4934 St Elias Orthodox Church
Location: 5474 HAVEN AVE - 107428120-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Modification
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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, and the Development Code
regulations.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Comply withal] Engineering Conditions of Approval under case number DRC2024-00129.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. At least one Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is required to be installed in accordance with the
California Health & Safety Code Sections 19300 and 104113. Additional AEDs, may be required by
these sections of the Health & Safety Code. Compliance with all applicable AED training, notification,
testing, and maintenance provisions is required. See Health & Safety Code Sections 1797.196 and
104113.
Group A assembly building with an occupancy of more than 300.
Group B business building with an occupancy of 200 or more.
Group E educational building with an occupancy of 200 or more.
Group F factory building with an occupancy of 200 or more.
Group I institutional building with an occupancy of 200 or more.
Group M mercantile building with an occupancy of 200 or more.
Group R hotel, motel, dormitory, assisted living facility, and similar residential building.
Membership based health studio, fitness center, cross fit facility, or general exercise facility.
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Project#: DRC2025-00135
Project Name: #23-4934 St Elias Orthodox Church
Location: 5474 HAVEN AVE - 107428120-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Modification
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.•
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Any changes or modifications to the fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, exhaust hood fire
suppression system, or the commercial cooking appliances require the approval of the Fire District.
Plans for modifications are required to be deferred submittals with the work completed under separate
permits.
3. Fire sprinklers are required to be installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-3. The Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
4. Required alarm systems and supervision systems are required to be in accordance with Fire District
Standard 9-5. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
5. Street address and unit/suite signage for commercial and industrial buildings are required to be in
accordance with Fire District Standard 5-8. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
6. Fire apparatus access roads and emergency vehicle access is required to be identified with signs
and/or other approved makings in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-1. A copy of the Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
7. Identification of fire protection systems and components, fire alarm systems and components, and
equipment and devices associated with fire and life safety systems is required to be in accordance with
Fire District Standards 5-5 and 5-10. The Standards have been uploaded to the Documents section.
B. A Knox Box key box is required in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-9. Additional boxes may be
required depending on the size of the building, the location of fire protection and life safety system
controls, and the operational needs of the Fire District. The Standard has been uploaded to the
Documents section. If an installed Knox Box is available to this project or business, keys for the
building/suite/unit are required to be provided to the Fire Inspector at the final inspection.
Buildinq and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Submit two sets of structural calculations, and two sets of energy conservation calculations. (if
applicable)
2. Submit five complete sets of plans.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC)for accessibility to public buildings.
4. 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.
5. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the
City prior to permit issuance.
6. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Services Department.
7. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
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Project#: DRC2025-00135
Project Name: #23-4934 St Elias Orthodox Church
Location: 5474 HAVEN AVE - 107428120-0000
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit Modification
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.•
Building and Safety Services Department
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