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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-018RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2026-00020, A REQUEST TO PERMIT WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION - MEDIUM, STORAGE WAREHOUSE, STORAGE PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITY, MANUFACTURING LIGHT - LARGE, FOOD PROCESSING/MANUFACTURING, AND E -COMMERCE DISTRIBUTION/FULFILLMENT CENTER - LARGE USES AT AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING THAT CONSISTS OF 100,724 SQUARE FEET AND IS CURRENTLY VACANT WITHIN THE NEO-INDUSTRIAL (NI) ZONE AT 11246 JERSEY BOULEVARD; APN: 0209-145-22. A. Recitals. 1. The Applicant, Charles Joseph Associates on behalf of the property owner MA Paramount LLC and asset manager Excelsior Partners LLC, filed an application for Conditional Use Permit DRC2026-00020, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 27th day of May 2026, 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 May 27, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The project site consists of approximately 4.6 acres of land developed with a 100,724 square foot industrial building and is located midblock on the north side of Jersey Boulevard with Milliken Avenue to the east and White Oak Avenue to the west; 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 Wholesale and Distribution Neo-Industrial Employment Neo-Industrial (NI) District North Wholesale and Distribution Neo-Industrial Employment Neo-Industrial (NI) District PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 DRC2026-00020 — Charles Joseph Associates May 27, 2026 Page 2 South Wholesale and Distribution Neo-Industrial Employment Neo-Industrial (NI) District East Wholesale and Distribution Neo-Industrial Employment Neo-Industrial (NI) District West Wholesale and Distribution Neo-Industrial Employment Neo-Industrial (NI) District c. The General Plan land use designation and Zoning designation for the project site are Neo-Industrial Employment District and Neo-Industrial (NI), respectively, which permits Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, and Food Processing/Manufacturing uses with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Manufacturing Light — Large and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses are permitted with approval of a Minor Use Permit. The latter two uses can be approved under the purview of the Conditional Use Permit for the purpose of consolidation of applications. There are no site or building alterations or improvements proposed as a part of the current entitlement. 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 uses are consistent with the General Plan designation, Neo-Industrial Employment District, which is intended for light industrial uses with low environmental impacts and the growth of creative and innovative industries and new businesses. The fully improved site is developed with an existing 100,724 square -foot industrial building. Upon approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit, Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, Manufacturing Light — Large, Food Processing/Manufacturing, and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses will generate minimal impact on adjacent uses and properties as the Conditional Use Permit will support the entitlement of uses that are intended for the zoning district and General Plan land use designation in addition to being with consistent with the surrounding uses. b. The uses are consistent with the purposes of the Development Code and purposes of the applicable zone as well as any applicable specific plans or city regulations and standards. Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, and Food Processing/Manufacturing uses are permitted in the Neo-Industrial (NI) zone upon the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Manufacturing Light — Large and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses are permitted within the Neo-Industrial (NI) zone upon the approval of a Minor Use Permit. The latter uses permitted under the Minor Use Permit will be permitted through the Conditional Use Permit for the purpose of consolidation of applications. The site is currently vacant, but was previously occupied by a Wholesale and Distribution — Medium use. The uses are consistent with the zoning designation and Development Code in that the uses do not propose new development or expansion of the existing building and site and they remain consistent with the current development pattern and uses in the adjacent properties and zone. The Development Code has specific regulations and performance standards in relation to noise, vibrations, particulate matter and air contaminants, odor, and humidity, heat, and glare, which are applied to the operations of industrial uses. The conditions of approval included can mitigate potential impacts that the facility may cause. The site is not subject to any specific plans. The uses meet the regulations and standards applied to Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, Manufacturing Light — Large, Food PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 DRC2026-00020 — Charles Joseph Associates May 27, 2026 Page 3 Processing/Manufacturing, and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses and therefore are consistent with the Development Code. c. The site is suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the uses. The site is improved with an existing industrial building, access and circulation, parking, utilities, and landscaping. No changes are proposed to the site except for potential tenant improvements which will not increase the building footprint that may be submitted for by a new tenant. The uses are similar in intensity to existing uses in the immediate surrounding area. No additional physical constraints have been proposed that may impede the operations of the existing surrounding land uses. Therefore, the project site is well -suited for the uses. d. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the uses would be compatible with the existing and other permitted uses in the vicinity including transportation and service facilities. The uses will operate within an existing industrial building and will not operate beyond the project parcel nor onto the property of adjacent similar uses. The intensity of the uses are not expected to exceed the intensity of adjacent similar uses. e. Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. The scale and operation of the uses are similar to adjacent uses and will not negatively impact the normal operations of any of the surrounding uses. The uses have been conditioned to meet performance criteria, safety standards, maintenance standards, and all other Municipal Code standards to mitigate any potential impacts related to the Wholesale and Distribution -- Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, Manufacturing Light — Large, Food Processing/Manufacturing, and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses. f. The uses will not pose an undue burden on city services, including police, fire, streets, and other public utilities, such that the city is unable to maintain its current level of service due to the uses. The uses do not pose any undue burdens in that all uses are consistent with the zone in which they are located and will not require additional service from streets and utilities as there are no physical changes proposed to the site. The uses do not authorize any operations which may result in additional service requests from Fire or Police that are not normally associated with similar adjacent existing uses. 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 Facilities, which includes the permitting and leasing of existing private structures. The Conditional Use Permit will permit Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, Manufacturing Light — Large, Food Processing/Manufacturing, and E - Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center — Large uses where no alterations to the site or building are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgement, concurs in the staff determination of exemption. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 DRC2026-00020 — Charles Joseph Associates May 27, 2026 Page 4 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. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF MAY 2026. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Alvin C. Bo ' C airman ATTE ennifel 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 2711 day of May 2026, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOLING, DOPP, MORALES, DIAZ NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Conditions of Approval Revised Li RANCHO CUCAMONGA Community Development Department Project #: DRC2026-00020 Project Name: 11246 Jersey Blvd Location: 11246 JERSEY BLVD - 020914522-0000 Project Type: Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. The Conditional Use Permit authorizes use of the existing 98,643 square foot industrial building for Wholesale and Distribution — Medium, Storage Warehouse, Storage Personal Storage Facility, Manufacturing Light — Large, Food Processing/Manufacturing, and E -Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center --- Large uses within the Neo-Industrial (NI) zone, located at 11246 Jersey Boulevard; APN: 0209-145-22. 2. The Conditional Use Permit does not authorize outdoor storage of materials. Any future requests for outdoor storage shall be subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit. 3. The current use and any future uses on the site shall comply with the performance standards outlined in Chapter 17.66 of the Development Code, specifically the performance standards outlined for industrial uses. 4. Pursuant to Section 3.20.070 of the Municipal Code, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer, unless tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer of his or her agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the state or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the state board of equalization. Standard Conditions of Approval 5. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 5/27/2026 Project # DRC2026-00020 Project Name: 11246 Jersey Blvd Location: 11246 JERSEY BLVD - 020914522-0000 Project Type: Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 6. 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 "lndemnitees"), 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. www.CrtyofRC.us Printed: 5/2712026 Page 2 of 4 Project #: DRC2026-00020 Project Name Location: Project Type: 11246 Jersey Blvd 11246 JERSEY BLVD - 020914522-0000 Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit Standard Conditions of Approval 1. High -piled combustible storage is required to be in accordance with Chapter 32 of the Fire Code and Fire District Standard for High Pile Combustible Storage. Please read and understand this Standard in its entirety to avoid delays in scheduling inspections and obtaining approvals. Building and Safety Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 2. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public counter). 3. Submit two sets of structural calculations, and two sets of energy conservation calculations. ( if applicable) 4. Submit five complete sets of plans. 5. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for accessibility to public buildings. 6. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. 7. 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. 8. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 5!27!2026 Page 3 of 4 Project #: Project Name Location: Project Type: DRC2026-00020 11246 Jersey Blvd 11246 JERSEY BLVD - 020914522-0000 Conditional Use Permit ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Building and Safety Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 9. Provide draft stops in combustible attics and concealed spaces, in accordance with CBC. 10. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for California Building Energy Efficient Standards. 11. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for fire -resistive construction. 12. Should any one of the approved uses require a change of occupancy, business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Services Department. www.CityofRC.us Printed; 5/27/2026 Page 4 of 4