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RESOLUTION NO. 04-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE
REQUEST TO CHANGE EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS
FROM TRAVERTINE STONE TO HEAVY SANDBLASTED
CONCRETE FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00116, A
25,622 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 13), LOCATED
AT 9275 CHARLES SMITH AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-283-02.
A. RECITALS.
1. On M arch 17, 2 003, the C ity P lanner conditionally a pproved D evelopment
Review DRC2002-00116. The development plans, stamped and signed
"City Planner Approval," specified Travertine stone and painted concrete tilt
up walls with recessed horizontal bands with textured paint to match the
color of the Travertine stone.
2. Lewis Eagle filed an application to modify the approved exterior building
materials for Development Review DRC2002-00116, as described in the title
of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject modification
request is referred to as "the application."
3. On November 4, 2003, the Design Review Committee, a subcommittee of
this Planning Commission, considered the applicant's request to change the
materials. The Committee denied the request on the basis that the proposed
heavy sandblasted concrete was not of equivalent quality as the Travertine
stone. The committee indicated they were willing to consider other materials
similar to Travertine stone. The applicant did not attend the meeting.
4. The decision of the Design Review Committee was timely appealed to the
Planning Commission.
5. On the 14'" day of January 2004, the Planning Commission considered the
applicant's request to change materials. The Planning Commission denied
the request on the basis the proposed heavy sandblasted concrete was not
of equivalent quality as the Travertine stone.
6. The decision of the Planning Commission was timely appealed to this City
Council on January 23, 2004.
7. On February 18, 2004, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
8. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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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 the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced meeting on February 18, 2004, including written and oral
staff reports, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application proposes to change the second primary exterior building
material from Travertine stone to heavy sandblasted concrete on the
west, north, and south elevations. The building is designed with painted
concrete tilt up walls with recessed horizontal bands with textured paint
to match the color of the Travertine stone; and
b. The application to change from Travertine stone to heavy sandblasted
concrete is contrary to the intent of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code,
title 17 Development Code, Chapter 17.30 Industrial Districts, Section
17.30.060. General Design Guidelines, Subsection 17.30.060.J.7.
Architecture and Design, to require "creative use of building materials"
because Sandblasted concrete is an exterior building material that is
commonly used in the industrial area; whereas, the Travertine stone is a
unique design material that is rare in the industrial area. On the
approved development plans, the Travertine stone is the exterior
material prominently featured on the office entrances and corners of the
building facing Charles Smith Avenue; and
c. The application to change from Travertine stone to heavy sandblasted
concrete is contrary to the intent of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
General Plan Community Design Policy 6.4.1.8 to "continue to
implement and update, as necessary, our City's comprehensive design
guidelines for residential, commercial, and industrial development."
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
a. The proposed project is not consistent with the objectives of the General
Plan; and
b. The proposed project is not in accord with the objectives of the
Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located; and
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c. The proposed project is not in compliance with each of the applicable
provisions of the Development Code.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3
above, this Council hereby denies the application without prejudice to refile
with alternate materials similar to Travertine stone.
5. This Council hereby provides notice to Lewis Eagle that the time within which
judicial review of the decision represented by this Resolution must be sought
is governed by the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6.
6. The City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby directed to: (a)
certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and (b) forthwith transmit a certified
copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, return-receipt requested, to Lewis
Eagle at the address identified in City records.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9� day of F=ebFuaFy 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk
DEBRA j ADAMS CITY CLERK of the rt., of R;;n .hA r 1G
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Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk