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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-051 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 96-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15725, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 30 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 3.45 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW- MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE TERRA VISTA PLANNED COMMUNITY, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TERRA VISTA PARKWAY, WEST OF BELPINE PLACE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-091-35. A. Recitals. 1. Lewis Homes has filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 15725, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 28th day of February 1996, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. After concluding said headng, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application to the City Council. 3. On April 17, 1996, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said public 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 substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing on April 17, 1996, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway, west of Belpine Place with a street frontage of 388 feet and lot depth of 434 feet, and contains buildings previously used as a temporary school facility; and Resolution No. 96-051 Page 2 b. The properties to the north, south, and east of the subject site are designated for and developed with residential uses. The property west of the site is designated for park uses and is vacant; and c. The project, with the attached conditions of approval, will comply with all applicable standards of the Terra Vista Planned Community and the Development Code; and d. The application proposes development at 8.7 dwelling units per acre, which is within the next higher density range as allowed subject to City Council approval under the Terra Vista Community Plan. e. The property is an infill piece surrounded by an existing single family residential tract developed at a similar density range; hence, is a logical completion of the neighborhood. f. The application is consistent with the Medium designation of the General Plan. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the Tentative Tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Tract are consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The Tentative Tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and f. The design of the Tentative Tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. Resolution No. 96-051 Page 3 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, 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 and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the City Council; and, further, this Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the City Council dudng the public hearing, the City Council hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Council hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Engineering Division 1) Complete the street improvements on Terra Vista Parkway across the project frontage and join the existing improvements to the east and west, pursuant to current City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. In addition, since the perimeter landscaping along the south side of Terra Vista Parkway will be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), Landscape Maintenance District plans shall be prepared and the landscaping constructed to current City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Resolution No. 96-051 Page 4 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) The median opening on Terra Vista Parkway is to be closed and in-fill landscaping provided, along with revised landscaping for the existing median as determined dudng plan review, pursuant to City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Install full street improvements on Marmande Place and St. Tropez Drive to current City standards to match the existing improvements constructed per City improvement Drawing No. 1141 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Street trees or easements for same will not be required Revise City improvement Drawing No. 1141, Calais Court, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, for the drive approaches associated with proposed Lots 27 through 30 of the Tentative Tract Map. In addition to the drive approaches other improvements may consist of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Street trees or easements for same will not be required. Terra Vista Parkway frontage to be posted for "No Parking." A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated cost of operating all street lights dudng the first six months of operation, prior to Final Map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The Tentative Tract has shown the development to be constructed in two phases, Phase I and II; however, all public improvements shall be completed with Phase I. All public improvements constructed with Phase I shall be completed prior to occupancy of the last lot within Phase I. This project is connected to or will disrupt the existing City-maintained landscape and irrigation area within the Terra Vista Parkway median island because of the in-fill landscaping required. Prior to new construction, a joint inspection and documentation of the existing area's condition shall occur with both the new contractor and the City inspector. The existing irrigation system shall be relocated as needed and any damaged landscaping replaced to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. At this point, the new construction contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of both the new and existing areas. The developer shall assume maintenance responsibility for the altered landscape area for a minimum of 90 days after reconstruction. A follow-up inspection of both areas is required prior to the City's acceptance of the new area. A 5-foot public utility easement will be required and shall be delineated or noted on the final map. Resolution No. 96-051 Page 5 10) The driveway widths shall not exceed the City's requirement of 40 percent of the lot frontage, with the exception of Lots 27, 28, 29, and 30 located along the cuPde-sac of Calais Court and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 located on the northerly side of the knuckle of St. Tropez Drive and Marmande Place, of the Tentative Tract Map, where the driveway widths shall be 12 feet, the City's minimum. 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1996. Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams None None William J. Alexander, Mayor ATTEST: ~Debra J. Ad¢s, CMC, City Clerk I DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 17th day of April, 1996. Executed this 18th day of April, 1996, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.