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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-007RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM20985, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 63,360 -SQUARE -FOOT PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL ZONE, HILLSIDE OVERLAY ZONE, AND EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE, LOCATED AT 5451 MOONSTONE AVENUE; APN: 1061-251-32. A. Recitals. 1. The applicant, Neo & Associates Inc., on behalf of Mark Reynoso, filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20985, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 22nd day October 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and continued to a future uncertain date. 3. On the 251h day of February 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application, and at the request of staff continued to the 25th day of March, 2026. 4. On the 25th day of March 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 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 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 251h, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property currently addressed 5451 Moonstone Avenue, generally located to the northeast of Moonstone Avenue and Hillside Road; and b. The subject site consists of a single 63,360 -square -foot (1.42 -acre) subject site, which is partially developed with a single-family residence; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 SUBTPM20985 - NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. March 25t1, 2026 Page 2 c. The existing land uses, along with the General Plan and Zoning designations, for the subject site and adjacent properties are provided in the following table: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Single -Family Dwelling Semi -Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential* North Single -Family Dwelling Semi -Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential* West Single -Family Dwelling Semi -Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential* South Single -Family Dwelling Semi -Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential* East Single -Family Dwelling Semi -Rural Neighborhood Very Low Residential* *Hillside and Equestrian Overlay Zones d. The application is for the subdivision of an oversized parcel totaling 63,360 square feet, or 1.42 acres of land, into two numbered parcels for residential purposes. Parcel 1 encompasses the western section of the property totaling 20,000 square feet, while Parcel 2 encompasses the eastern section of the property totaling 43,360 square feet; and e. The newly created parcels comply with each of the applicable development standards for the Very Low (VL) Residential Zone as demonstrated in the table below: Development Standard Requirement Proposed Lots Analysis Minimum Lot Area 20,000 sq ft Parcel 1 — 43,360 sq ft Compliant Parcel 2 — 20,000 sq ft Compliant Minimum Lot Area (Net Average) 22,500 sq ft 31,680 sq ft Compliant Minimum Lot Width 90 ft Parcel 1 — 90 ft Compliant Parcel 2 — 142 ft Compliant Minimum Lot Depth 200 ft Parcel 1 — 319 ft Compliant Parcel 2 — 215 ft Compliant Minimum Frontage (Flag Lot) 30 ft Parcel 1 — 30 ft Compliant Minimum Frontage 50 ft Parcel 2 — 142 ft Compliant The application as submitted includes no physical development of structures at the subject site. 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 subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal is to subdivide a property with an area of 63,360 square feet into 2 numbered parcels. The underlying General Plan Land Use is Semi -Rural Neighborhood, which is intended for the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 SUBTPM20985 - NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. March 25th, 2026 Page 3 development of low -density residential development with a rural character. Likewise, the underlying zoning district is Very Low Residential, which is intended for low -density, single-family residential development. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the intended density and use for the underlying site; and b. The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code for the Very Low Residential (VL) Zone; and c. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposal is for the subdivision only and does not include the development of the proposed new parcels. Future development of the proposed new parcels shall be subject to separate review. 4. The Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings as follows: a. The Planning Department 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 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 — Minor Land Divisions. The project scope of work includes the subdivision of one residential lot into two residential lots. Both lots will remain in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, and no variances or exceptions are required. 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 condition set forth in the attached Conditions of Approval incorporated herein by this reference. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF MARCH 2026. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ATT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 SUBTPM20985 - NEO & ASSOCIATES INC. March 25th, 2026 Page 4 I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 25th day of March, 2026, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, BOLING, DOPP, DIAZ NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DANIELS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Conditions of Approval RANCHO CUCAMONGA Community Development Department Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083 Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000 Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 1. 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. 2. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 3/12/2026 Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083 Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000 Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3 years from the date of the approval. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Final Map The project Final Map shall meet the Subdivision Map Act, City Development Codes, and Conditions of Approval requirements. The Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorders Office prior to issuance of Building Permits. Standard Conditions of Approval 2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights -of -way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): Moonstone Avenue - 30' from CL 3. All existing easements lying within future rights -of -way shall be quit -claimed or delineated on the final map. 4. Rights -of -way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross -lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 5. Prior to approval of the final map, a deposit shall be posted with the City covering the estimated cost of apportioning the assessments under Assessment District among the newly created parcels. This parcel is also required to be annexed into Community Facilities District 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) to finance the maintenance and services of streetlights, traffic lights, and appurtenant facilities. This condition needs to be completed before the Final Map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Any annexation cost shall be borne by the developer. To start the annexation process, please contact Kelly Guerra at 909-774-2582 www.CityofRC.us Printed! 311 2/2026 Page 2 of 5 Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083 Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000 Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 6. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of way: City of Rancho Cucamonga, Engineering Services Department. 7. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map, an improvement security shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they will be completed upon development of each individual lot. Improvements shall be completed and accepted prior to any certificate of occupancy. 8. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: 1) Moonstone Avenue Frontage Improvements shall be in accordance with City "Collector" standards as required and include the following: Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in -lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 3/12/2026 Page 3 of 5 Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083 Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000 Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 9. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet (typically Sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 10. Private drainage easements for cross -lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 3/12/2026 Page 4 of 5 Project #: SUBTPM20985 DRC2025-00083 Project Name: 5451 Moonstone Ave Location: 5451 MOONSTONE AVE - 106125132-0000 Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map Minor Design Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 11. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3 -inch pvc with pull rope or as specified. e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 3112/2026 Page 5 of 5