HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-117 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 00-03,A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
WIRELESS ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.26 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT
OF MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN 300 FEET
OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Development Code
Amendment 00-03, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Code Amendment request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of November 2000, 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.
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. The Planning 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 substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on November 8, 2000, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga;
and
b. The application contemplates reducing the minimum distance from a residential
structure, residential district, or another major wireless communication facility that a major wireless
communication facility may be located; and
C. The minimum distance will be changed from the existing 500 feet to a proposed 300
feet; and
d. The proposed amendment applies only to major wireless communication facilities
as defined in the Development Code; and
e. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and
2 above, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and with related development. The
amendment will offer greater siting opportunities for major wireless communication facilities; and
b. The proposed amendment,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 amendment allows for improved service coverage within the City
in a manner which is less obtrusive and visually obstructive to the community; and
C. The subject application is consistent with the objectives of the Development
Code; and
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and
the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based on substantial
evidence, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will
have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt
pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2,3,and 4 above,the
Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment 00-03 as
shown in Exhibit "A" of the staff report.
6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: C
V
arry T. Ni I, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Bull etary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that thb 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 8th day of November 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE