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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/10/08 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 1997 Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker Vice Chairman McNiel Commissioner Bethel__ Ii. Commissioner Macias__ Commissioner Tolstoy ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:00 PM III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 10, 1997 September 10, 1997, Adjourned Meeting September 24, 1997 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-32 MODIFICATION I - AUTO NATION A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately 8,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street between the 1-15 on/off ramp and Buffalo Avenue in the Industrial Park Area (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19, 20, 21 and a portion of 18. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. - The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 68,355 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive-thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 09, 15, 20, 21, and 49. Associated with this request is Tree Removal Permit 97-14. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-11 - FINAL SCORE - A request to expand the existing bar and restaurant with entertainment by adding approximately 1,400 square feet of outdoor seating area, in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 8411 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 207-571-75. Related file: Entertainment Permit 93-03. (TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 12, 1997) ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 93-03 MODIFICATION - FINAL SCORE ~ A request to expand the days and hours of entertainment and add dancing for an existing bar and restaurant with outdoor seating area, in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 8411 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 207-571-75. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-11. {TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 12, 1997) V. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. Vl. COMMISSION BUSINESS E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ACTIVITY CENTERS VII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 2, 1997, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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' ~ '" ' '~' \,, __.1 CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: October 8, 1997 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Miki Bratt, AICP, Associate Planner CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION - A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately 8,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street between the 1-15 on/off Ramp and Buffalo Avenue in the Industrial Park area (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19, 20, 21, and a portion of 18. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: Surroundinq Land Use and Zoning: North Vacant; Industrial Park (Subarea 12) South Ontario Mills Mall; Regional Commercial, City of Ontario East Freeway; 0-15 Freeway) West Vacant; Industrial Park (Subarea 12) General Plan Desiqnations: Project Site - Industrial Park North Industrial Park South Regional Commercial, City of Ontario East Freeway West Industrial Park Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and slopes gently to the south. It has been periodically disced for weed suppression. Drainage facilities to the north of the site along Charles Smith Avenue and to the south of the site along Fourth Street serve storm runoff. Charles Smith Avenue will be vacated as a condition of this development. D. Parking Calculations: Number of Number of Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces of Use Footaqe Ratio Required Provided Retail/Office 50,172 1:250 201 323 I TEP1 A.-. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION October 8, 1997 Page 2 ANALYSIS: General: On May 14, 1997, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 96-32 for construction of an automotive sales business and issued a mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. Unless modified by this application, all special conditions of approval and standard conditions of approval adopted for CUP 96-32 apply to the subject application. Auto Nation now has over a dozen facilities in the United States. Operational experience has resulted in a refinement of their facilities. The requested modification would provide phasing. The first phase would reduce floor area by approximately 14 percent and the outdoor display area by approximately 20 percent. The area at the corner of Fourth Street and Buffalo Avenue would be reserved for expansion of the outdoor display area. The proposed modifications are generally consistent with the conceptual approval for CUP 96-32, but require minor adjustments to the site plan and review of the design of the primary sales building. Design Review Committee: On September 16, 1997, the Design Review Committee asked the applicant to address four design issues and return to the Committee on September 30, 1997. The issues were: 1) articulation of the roof plane for the primary sales building, 2) enhancement of the visual corridor between Fourth Street and the primary sales building, 3) enhancement of the Fourth Street landscape setback treatment, and 4) enhancement of the design elements on the service building. On September 30, 1997, the Design Review Committee found that the aforementioned issues were conceptually resolved and recommended approval of the application with conditions. Technical Review Committee: On September 17, 1997, the Technical Review Committee met and conceptually approved the modification. Environmental Assessment: The proposed modifications are consistent with the mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts adopted with the approval of CUP 96-32. The subject application is exempt from further environmental review. FACTS FOR FINDING: Staff has determined that the subject project is: · Consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; In accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; · In compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and Will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be materially injurious to proper-ties or improvements in the vicinity. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 -AUTO NATION October 8, 1997 Page 3 CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to atl property owners within a 300~foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subject application through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with conditions. Respectfully submitted, City Planner BB:MBtjfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" Exhibit "C" - Exhibit "D" Exhibit "E" Exhibit "F" - Exhibit "G" - Site Plan and Vicinity Map Grading Plan Landscape Plan Elevations Floor Plan September 16, 1997, Design Review Committee Action Comments September 30, 1997, Design Review Committee Action Comments Resolution of Approval 0 tf~ c: ~_- CA R~I~R ~TAG~G E~t'L 0 Y'~'E PARKI~ _] ~0/ .. ........-1 ~ ..........._,,-... , ./ · I~ . , . . ~ .......I . · , .., · I · ~ · I _:a.._',t ~EF~VIC'E AbD W.A,~H BUILDING ELEVATIC:,fl J~ERVICE N,D WABH BUILDIH*3 EL EV^TtON COL()R LEGEND /AREAS SI tOWRC..)C)M 12,000. $F OFFICES 4,227 $F RETAIL 1,954 £F KI*FCI-I EiH.4J R EA.K 363 SF VESTI[I U L.E/C:O RI~IL)O R 2,3[~Z $F STORAGE 175 .SF MECll /ELEC /JAN 434 SF CI'"tlLD PLAY AR.EA 50(I $F W()MENS R£STRO(')M 210 SF B, IENS RESTROOM 1119 SF CI IILI)REN'S RES'I'RC)OM 31 SF bill[ TC)T^L 22,465 SF C,;1<C)$$ '1OTAL ~ $F 7:00 p.m. DESIGN KEVIEW COMMENTS Miki Bran September 16, t 997 CONDITIONAL USE PEPCvIIT 96-32 MODIFICATION !- AUTO NATION - A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately $,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street between the 1-15 on/off ramp and Buffalo Avbnue in the Industrial Park Area (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19,20,21 and a portion of 1 $. Background: The use and project site are the same as that approved for Conditional Use Permit 96-32. All Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit 96-32 remain in effect unless specifically modified by this application. (See attached approved Building Elevation and Landscape Pla~). Parameters: Tke 3rim. arv buildinn footprint remains the same but has been moved --~ .... · _ . ,.~o~,., to the t-i5 treeway. The [peation of '~ ' tn~ sea'ice buildings have also been adjusted. ~ne se~'ice bu~Idin2 h~ been rotated so that the '~ ~ p~allels the vacant p~cel to the noah. TherefOre, tlne 6-~oot high. soli~block secufi~' wall p~ially screens the sea'ice building which is 20-t~ot high. A"~ '~,,,;!.aino floor areas have been reduced slio_.htlv. A one-stor~' build" ~ . ,,ag is proposed For the primary h,,;~d;.~oandreta~nstn~.articulationoftheplanesof'theap~roved, ,'i.-~:,,o. However, the central round ~c:ea,, element has been removed and parapet heiaht increased. .h;-:. results ' a fiat roof line with 7me,,vh~r decreased screen function. i'i:e 7ronosed !andscase palette has less variety than the approved Dian. The ..... ~ ~-~-' ' ..... . ,,o,,.n~.b,. corner of ti~e site v. ii'. be landscased with ground cover but reserved fbr ~ ...... exsansioz of:he ;Scili['.'. Comments: The Following comments *;-~ ~ntended ;o .to, ,~. purl;no for Committee discussion. } ,p:o: rssues: ,.,,~ f'oib,.ving broad desio. n issues will be the Focus o~'Co.-:m,.ittee discussion reeard~n_ this To the shov, Toom elevation, add design interest to roof height, for example' retain circular central screen element or add parapet height articulation. Per Conditions of Approval, to the sen'ice and wash building elevations, add design elements to add interest to ion~ blab< walls, for example: scoring bands at too of DaneIs which repeat the scoring elements for the drive-thru end. Also, add color variation [o p'ane]'s, t'or example: brown or green to each'blarE< baneIs on the left of each doorway. Per the Conditions of Approval, establish a visual corridor from Fourth Street to the showroom building. At the Fourth Street visual ento' provide a low plant palette, plant color interest, and decornuvo rock hardscape. Between Fourth Street and t'ne s'nov. zoom buildin__. incorporate a reduced version of the approved decorativ'e disp!av area (herinaboDe paving a~d landscane in interesting shapes). Add accent ground cover (arehunt color and ~erenni'al color) to planter bread along the visual corridor. All DRC COMMENTS CUP 96-32 - MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION September 16, 1997 Page 2 The amount of trees along Fourth Street is proposed to be substantially reduced from original approval. Per the approved Conceptual Landscape Plan, retain color accent trees (Prunus C. Krauter and Crepe Myrtle), rock hardscape along Fourth Street, and Canary Island pines as background trees per Fourth Street landscaping guidelines. Landscaping for the street frontage and landscape setback area along Fourth Street landscaping must make a major statement about the City as ,,,,'eli as about Auto Nation. On the Site Plan and Conceptual Landscape Plan, cato,' the landscape buffer on both sides of the entry drive to the intersection of the display drive and guest parking drive. No parking spaces shall bac,~ into the entry drive between the entry and the showroom building. Secohale,,7.' Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee discuss the following secondao' design issues: Along the north propen)' line, the 5-Foot landscape screening buffer is not wide enough to accommodate the branch ,.~.idth of canto"',' island pines, either change to a more upright tree species or '.'.'idea the landscape buffer. the southeast comer of the site, end aerimeter Fencing at the north comer of the City' entry n~.onument area. For the northeast disalav '~-"' ' ' ' D~,..,.~,~ ~?e~ pro:ude additional trees to ned visual ~nterest. Po[icv issues: The t~o!to,,ving items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be i:'.co:-Dorated into the projec~ design v.'itkout discussion: Per the approved Conceptual Landscape Plan, =rovide decorative ~oa-,'ino_ tbr all 2edestrimn crossings ~n disola,,', guest, and emp~o)** aark~n~ areas. Painted, stripped crossings are not acceptable. A[ono_, the north aroDertv line extendlno east of the solid wall, orovide adequate screenino_,: between trees plant s~'-ubs (5-gallon size pl~nted 3 tzeet on center and appropriate ground cover) which will fo~'wn an attractive border and a dense screen hedge· Staff Recommendation' recommends approval of this project subject to revised plans prior to Planning Commission· .:,,ttac'r=ments: ' Apprdved Landscape Plan Approved Elevations Design Review Committee Action' Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich N, facias, Dan Coleman Staff Plm'mer: Miki Bratt The appiicant ,,','ill address design concerns and return to the Design Review Committee with revisions: Provide articulation to the roof elevation t*or sales building. DRC COMMENTS CUP 96-32 - MODIFICATION ! - AUTO NATION S,.p~emc)er 16, 1997 Page 3 Add design elements to create visual interest for service and wash buildings. Enhance the visual corridor between Fourth Street and service buildings ,Mth a combination of expanded display area, decorative paving, and additional landscaping. Enhance the Fourth Street streetscape and landscape setback area. Widen planter area or provide appropriate tree species for north propen.,,' line. T'ne applicant has ~2 =_,~ to address all Other issues and incorporate chanaes into vians if possible by the next. Desio. e.n Review n,--~ ' ~ - ' _ ~ ~t~n~., but no later that the Platming Commission meeting. FOURTH'-'STREET DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Miki Bran September 30, 1997 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-32 MODIFICATION 1- AUTO NATION - A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately 8,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street bet~veen the I-15 on/offramp and Buffalo Avenue in the Industrial Park Area (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19,20,21 and a portion of 18. Background: The use and project site are the same as that approved for Conditional Use Permit 96-32. All conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 96-32 remain in effect unless specifically modified by this application. On September 16, t997, the applicant presented the modified site plan and elevations to the Design Review Committee and were asked to strengthen major design components and return to the next meeting of the Design Review Committee. Because of the short period of time between meetings, the applicant will complete and bring the requested changes to the site plan, landscape plan, and elevations to the meeting. Design Parameters: Tb.e goals of the requested design changes are 1) to streng-then the appear~ce of the doan-n-scaled sales building and the service buildings 2) to create a strong sense of Auto Nation and Rancho Cucamonga on the north side of Fourth Street as a special place and different from The Mills and Ontario on the south side of Fourth Street 3) to create an aesthetic interface between Auto Nation and the adjoining I-15 on-~d-ofi'ramps 4) to provide a safe site and 5) to erect a physical screen along the north property boundary' to reduce wind velocity on site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. N!~or Issues: The applicant will address the following remaining concerns. i. Provide articulation to the roof elevation of the sales building. Add design elements to create visual interest for se~'ice and wash buildings. Enhance the visual corridor between Fourth Street and service buildings with a combination of expanded display area, decorative paving, and additional landscaping. 4. Enh~.nce the Fourth Street street scape and landscape setback area. 5. Widen planter area or provide appropriate tree species for north propert>' line. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this project if the changes are to the satisfaction of the Design Reviev,' Committee. Auachment: DRC Action Comments dated September 16, 1997 DRC COMMENTS CUP 96-32 - AUTO NATION September 30, 1997 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Miki Bratt The Committee appreciated the responsiveness of the applicant to all design issues and forwarded the project to the full Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval with conditions, including the following: Additional design elements, such as more extensive use of darker color bands, shall be added to the ser~'ice and wash building elevations, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. .Any concrete block security fencing shall be: a) decorative block, b) include design elements such as pilasters faced with native rock, c) finished ~Sth a decorative cap, and d) enhanced with landscaping, for example vine pockets, along the exterior side, and be to the satisfaction of the City Platmet. Color accent trees shall be included in the landscape palette, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. RESOLUTION NO.97-24-A A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION #1 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-32 FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE SALES BUSINESS, LOCATED NORTH OF FOURTH STREET BETWEEN THE 1-15 ON/OFF RAMP AND BUFFALO AVENUE IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA (SUBAREA 12) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 229-263-19, 20, 21, ANDA PORTION OF 18. A. Recitals. 1. Auto Nation has filed an application for Modification #1 of Conditional Use Permit No. 96-32, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject modification of the Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 8th day of October 1997, 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. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Pad A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public headrig on October 8, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Buffalo Avenue, with a width of approximately 1,080 feet of frontage along Fourth Street and a lot depth of approximately 820 feet of frontage along Buffalo Avenue, and which is presently vacant; and; b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant and designated Industrial Park (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, the property to the south is developed as a regional retail center in the City of Ontario, the properly to the east is the 1-15 Freeway, and the property to the west is vacant and designated Industrial Park (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and c. The application proposes first phase development on 16.28 acres of the 20-acre site for a 23,886 square foot showroom; a 26,286 square foot service building with car wash; display parking; and 323 customer/employee parking spaces; and d. The application proposes second phase development for additional display parking on a 3.8-acre portion of the 20-acre site. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-24-A CUP 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION October 8, 1997 Page 2 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 use 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. b. The proposed use, 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. c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15016 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 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 fodh below. Plannina Division 1) All conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolution 97-24 and its attached Standard Conditions, except as modified by this application, shall apply. 2) All the Special Conditions and Standard Conditions of Approval for CUP 96-32 and this modification must be incorporated into construction plans prior to issuance of Building Permits. 3) The Phase 2 expansion area shall be used for display parking. 4) No drive access from Fourth Street shall be permitted. 5) ' This approval includes a one-stow showroom with a height of 32 feet. 6) Landscaping with temporaw irrigation shall be provided for the "future expansion area" prior to occupancy and shall be maintained in good condition at all times until developed, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 7) Signs shall be reviewed by separate application under the Regional Automotive Sales provision of the Sign Ordinance and shall be consistent with the overall intent of the Sign Ordinance. Conceptual signs and sign locations may be established on the site plan and building elevations but with a note "sign by separate permit." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-24-A CUP 96-32 MODIFICATION I - AUTO NATION October 8, 1997 Page 3 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 17) 18) Design interest shall be provided for the roof height of the showroom elevation, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Design elements shall be added to the service and wash building elevations, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Color accent trees shall be included in the landscape palette, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. A decorative display area featuring hardscape and landscape shall be provided between Fourth Street and the showroom building as part of the required enhanced visual corridor connecting Fourth Street to the showroom. Decorative paving shall be provided for all pedestrian crossings in the display, guest, and employee parking areas, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Painted, stripped crossings are not acceptable. No parking spaces shall back into the entry drive between the entry and the showroom building. The landscape buffer along the north property line shall be wide enough to accommodate the branch width of the specified tree species, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Plant material along the north property line adjacent to view fencing shall provide adequate screening and include shrubs (minimum 5- gallon size planted at 3 feet on center) which will form a dense hedge between trees with appropriate ground cover. At the southeast comer of the site, perimeter fencing shall terminate at the north corner of the City entry monument area. Additional trees shall be provided to add visual interest to the northeast display parking area to the satisfaction of the City Planner. The landscape setback area along Foudh Street shall provide a strong visual statement including native rock elements, to the satisfaction of the City Planner and the City Engineer. Tree quantities shall be comparable to the Conceptual Landscape Plan originally approved on May 14, 1997. 19) Concrete block security fencing shall be: a) decorative block; b) include design elements such as pilasters faced with native rock; c) finished with a decorative cap; and d) enhanced with landscaping, for example vine pockets, along the exterior side, and be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-24-A CUP 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION October 8, 1997 Page 4 o Engineering Division: 1) The minimum ddveway width for primary and secondary access to the site shall be 35 feet. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1997. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E. David Barker, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, 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 8th day of October 1997, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: RE: 8 October 1997 Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission Jon Viaming, Project Manager Castillo Company, Inc. Initial Study Conditions Proposed Lucky Grocery Store NWC Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard CUP 97-19 We have reviewed the mitigation measures identifie. d in the Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of the Initial Study and the Resolution Conditions as they pertain to the mitigation of archaeological resources. We believe that the mitigation measure and resolution should be consistent in their approach to determine the appropriateness of on-site monitoring when archaeological investigations have previously been completed on the site. The existing resolution and mitigation measure are presented in the first and second paragraphs below. We respectfully request that the Planning Commission review and approve the revision presented in bold and underlined within the Revised Mitigation Measure in the third paragraph below: Existing Resolution Condition: To mitigate any potential impact to archaeological, historical or cultural resources, a .SOPA certified archaeologist shall be present on-site during grading operations to monitor grading activities and further document any findings. It will not be required to have a qualified Archaeologist on-site during grading operations should the final archaeological investigation be completed prior to the issuance of grading permits. An historical monument/display shall be installed to commemorate the historic or cultural significance of the site. The location, text, and design of the monument/display shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of any building permits. A commissioned public art piece, which incorporates a historic theme, may satisfy this requirement if located at the comer of Foothill and Vineyard." Existing Mitigation Measure: "To mitigate any potential impact to archaeological, historical or cultural resources, a SOPA certified archaeologist shall be present on-site during grading operations to monitor grading activities and further document any findings. An historical monument/display shall be installed to commemorate the historic or cultural significance of the site. The location, text, and design of the monument/display shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of any building permits. A commissioned public art piece, which incorporates a historic theme, may satisfy this requirement if located at the comer of Foothill and Vineyard." Revised Mitigation Measure: To mitigate any potential impact to archaeological, historical or cultural resources, a SOPA certified archaeologist shall be present on-site during grading operations to monitor grading activities and further document any findings. It will not be required to have a qualified Archaeologist on-site durine eradine operations should the final archaeoiol~ical investil~ation be completed prior to the issuance of I~radinl~ permits. An historical monument/display shall be installed to commemorate the historic or cultural significance of the site. The location, text, and design of the monument/display shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of any building permits. 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AZ 8503&10~7 Tel 602 231.-9000 Fax 602 275-8593 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: October 8, 1997 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Thomas Grahn, AICP, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. - The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 68,355 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive-thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue -APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 09, 15, 20, 21, and 49. Associated with this request is Tree Removal Permit 97-14. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: South - East - West Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North Vacant and existing apartment buildings; Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Vacant; Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Thomas Winery Plaza; Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Cucamonga Creek Channel; Flood Control. General Plan Designations: Project Site - Commercial North Commercial South Commercial East Commercial West Flood Control Site Characteristics: The project site is approximately 9.82 acres in size and slopes approximately 2 to 4 percent from north to south. The project site is made up of several parcels bounded on the west by the Cucamonga Creek Channel, on the north by two existing apartment buildings and San Bernardino Road, to the east is Vineyard Avenue, and to the south is Foothill Boulevard. Atl previously existing buildings located on the site have been demolished. Background: The project design is similar to that of a previous application approved for the project site. Conditional Use Permit 92-18 was approved by the City Council on February 17, 1993, for the development of a Smith's supermarket and several freestanding pads. That ITEM B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. October 8, 1997 Page 2 application has since expired. The Luckys Site Plan layout is essentially the same as Smith's with the exception of the addition of a freestanding pad and an additional fast food restaurant pad. E. Parking Calculations: Number of Number of Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces of Use Footaqe Ratio Required Provided Shopping Center 84,355 1/200 422 473 ANALYSIS: General: The applicant is requesting to develop a 68,355 square foot supermarket/drug store, two retail pads totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two fast food pads totaling 2,500 and 3,500 square feet (see Exhibit "B"). The project architectural style is similar to that of the previous project and includes a variety of materials including: a stucco exterior, clay tile roof and exposed rafter tails on the tower elements, river rock veneer stone columns, wood trellis, and ceramic tile accents (see Exhibit "H"). Elevations were provided for Pad "C"; however, these elevations are conceptual only and the final design for all freestanding pad buildings, will be subject to further evaluation by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. The proposed Site Plan also includes development of the Activity Center concept at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue (see Exhibit "E"). The design includes a combination public art/project identification sign and special paving and tree plantings consistent with the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Additional amenities include terraced planters with river rock veneer planter walls. Similar to the previous project, the current project chose to locate the Luckys loading area on the west side of the building with the loading doors facing south (see Exhibits "B, H, and J"). The Design Review Committee expressed concern with the design and directed the applicant to provide additional screening of the loading area. The current design screens the loading area by providing a solid wall to the west, and a trellis across the south side that ties into the trellis on the front of the building. The primary difference between the current design and the previous design is that the previous design provided a metal roll-up door to effectively screen views of the loading area. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on three separate occasions (see Exhibit "K"). On August 19, 1997, the Committee (Bethel, Macias, Coleman) reviewed the project and recommended the following revisions: The pad for Building B should be shifted to the east to reduce the potential for circulation conflicts between the pad drive-thru lane and the driveway off Foothill Boulevard. The pad relocation should consider improved vehicular circulation, vehicle stacking within the drive-thru lane, and improved pedestrian circulation around the building. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. October 8, 1997 Page 3 Screen Luckys loading area from public views, including views along main access from Foothill Boulevard. Revise the orientation of the loading area at the rear elevation, with truck circulation utilizing the parking area at the rear of the store. An alternative to relocating the loading area is to screen the entire loading dock area with solid walls and view obscuring gates, consistent with the previously approved project (Conditional Use Permit 92-18). 4. Provide a flat parapet tower element at the northeast corner of Luckys. 5. Additional landscaping should be provided along the east elevation of Luckys. Provide additional landscape material in the setback area adjacent to Vineyard Avenue. This landscape material should include trees, shrubs, ground cover and berming Provide additional landscaping along the east elevation of Pad A; the south, east, and west elevations of Pad B; and the south elevation of Pad D. These landscape planters should have a minimum dimension of 5 feet. The length of the Foothill Boulevard Activity Center should be designed for compatibility with the proposed Activity Center along the south side of the street. Stucco retaining walls and terraced planter walls along both street frontages should be changed to a river rock veneer. 10. Provide areas for screened cart storage either within Luckys or adjacent to its entryway. The cart storage areas shall be designed to minimize conflict with pedestrian circulation while allowing for convenient access across the south side of the store. 11. Provide a water element and/or public art piece in the Activity Center corner treatment. This element could incorporate the proposed project identification sign. A historic theme was suggested to relate to the former post office or stagecoach stop. 12. Project lighting should consider light orientation and spillover to minimize potential impacts to adjacent residences. On September 2, 1997, the Committee (Bethel, Coleman) reviewed the project and recommended the following revisions: Screen the Luckys loading area from public views, including views along the main access from Foothill Boulevard, consistent with the loading area screening that was provided for the previous project. This screening would entail the continuation of the trellis element along the south and west sides of the loading area. Provide an additional architectural element to the north elevation. For example: repeating the pop-out parapet tower similar to the ones on the east elevation at the nodheast and northwest corners of the building. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. October 8, 1997 Page 4 Revise the massing of the pop-out parapet tower on the east elevation. It was suggested that the tower be narrowed to eliminate the "top heavy" feel. The elevations submitted for Pad C are conceptual and elevations will be subject to further design review prior to construction. Pads A, B, C, and D will be subject to a detailed analysis of grading relationships, landscaping, screening, building design, etc., upon development. On September 16, 1997, the Committee (Bethel, Macias, Coleman) reviewed revised plans and recommended approval of the project. Technical Review and Grading Committees: The Technical Review and Grading Committees reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the conditions contained in the attached resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: In completing the Initial Study, staff determined that there would not be a significant adverse impact upon the environment from this project. Issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended (see Exhibit "L"). Cultural Resources: The site has been identified as part of a larger area that represents an important physical link to major historical periods of the Rancho Cucamonga area and, as such, there are many potentially significant impacts as well as a variety of identified and unidentified archaeological, historical, and cultural resources. The site was traversed by local Native Americans prior to the arrival of Spanish explorers. The site was an integral part of the Tiburcio Tapia Rancho de Cucamonga which included the Thomas Winery built in 1839 and was the location of the first Post Office in the area, which was commissioned by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864. The site also contained several single family structures and commercial buildings, alt of which have been demolished. An "Urban Historic Archaeological and Architectural Investigation" was prepared (Stephen Alexandrowicz, February 19, 1993) to identify and evaluate the project for cultural resources. An amendment to that report was prepared, (Alexandrowicz, March 14, 1997) to address the recommendations of the initial report and to evaluate the significance of archaeological sites within the project site. Noise Study: The development of this project could increase the ambient noise level for the residential areas to the north. The source of the noise level is the increase in auto traffic and truck deliveries and the potential employee activities at the north side of the building abutting adjacent residential areas. Additionally, the project site is impacted by traffic noise from Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue as indicated in the Noise Element of the City's General Plan. An Acoustical Analysis was prepared (Gordon Bricken and Associates, May 12, 1997) to address the project noise exposure and establish mitigation measures. The recommendations and mitigation measures of the Acoustical Analysis shall be incorporated into the project design to ensure the reduction on exterior and interior noise to an acceptable level. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. October 8, 1997 Page 5 Geotechnical Review: Figure V-4 of the General Plan identifies that the site is within the City's Adopted Special Studies Zone for the Inferred Red Hill Fault where the provisions of the Alquist Priolo Act will apply. A "Revised Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation Report" was prepared by Leighton and Associates, Inc. (Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Consultants) dated May 13, 1997. The report was prepared to explore the subsurface conditions at the currently proposed building locations, to evaluate the general soil characteristics at the site, and to provide preliminary geotechnical recommendations for the proposed development. The recommendations of the geotechnical report shall be incorporated into the project design. Traffic: A Traffic Impact Analysis, as required by the Congestion Management Program (CMP), was prepared (Hartzog & Crabill, Inc., Consulting Traffic Engineers, June 1997). The study concluded that the project will generate, after adjusting for passer-by trips (those trips already on the adjacent arterial streets that stop at the shopping center), a total of 9,306 daily two-way trips, 382 a.m. peak hour trips, and 539 p.m. peak hour trips. The study concludes that the cumulative traffic impact of the project, and other local and regional traffic, at the intersections of Foothill Boulevard/Vineyard Avenue and Vineyard Avenue/Arrow Highway will exceed the Congestion Management Program standard of Level of Service D. To mitigate traffic impacts, the following measures will be required: 1) Improve Foothill Boulevard, Vineyard Avenue, and San Bernardino Road to their ultimate design according to the City's Master Plan, prior to occupancy; 2) Construct an exclusive southbound right turn lane on Vineyard Avenue at Foothill Boulevard, prior to occupancy; and 3) Pay Transportation Development Impact Fees as their contribution to future improvements to the regional transportation system. Water: The development of this project will require the installation of a master plan local storm drain pipe in Foothill Boulevard from the existing connection at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue to Cucamonga Creek. All runoff will be conveyed to existing and proposed drainage facilities which were designed to handle the subject water flows. Liaht and Glare: The project site is located within an urbanizing area which has adjacent light sensitive residential uses. Outdoor lighting associated with the project will illuminate entrances, parking, and pedestrian areas and will be used for general security purposes. City standards require a minimum of one footcandle illumination which would produce glare on surrounding residential properties. To mitigate these impacts, a detailed lighting plan shall be designed that properly shields residential areas from light and glare impacts. Tree Removal: An Arborist Report addresses the condition of eight trees within project boundaries. These include 1 Deodar Cedar tree, 2 Mexican Fan Palm trees, 1 California Fan Palm tree, 2 London Plane Sycamore trees, and 2 Canary Island Pine trees (see Exhibit "F"). Because of their location within project boundaries, no trees are proposed to be preserved in- place. The three Palm trees are considered healthy and vigorous and should be relocated within project boundaries. The remaining trees are not suitable candidates for relocation, interfere with proposed right-of-way improvements, and should be removed and replacement trees planted. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY, INC. October 8, 1997 Page 6 FACTS FOR FINDING: In order for the Planning Commission to approve the project, the following facts for findings must be made: The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed use, 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 proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within Subarea 2 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and within a 300 foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Respectfully submitted, City Planner BB:TG:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map Exhibit"B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" Grading Plan Exhibit "D" Landscape Plan Exhibit "E" Activity Center Plan Exhibit "F" Existing Tree Plan Exhibit "G" Fire Access Plan Exhibit "H" Elevations Exhibit '1" Elevation Perspective Exhibit "J" Floor Plan Exhibit"K" - Design Review Committee Comments Exhibit"L" - Initial Study Resolution of Approval with Conditions A , MNEYARD Project: Title: Exhibit: '1 CITY OF R~Ng,.:~O.O:O& NOA AMO Project: . ~,-~' ~1'" Iq Title: ~,{(/ .'~'V~ Exhibit: ~' Date: ,/' :t :) Project: ~(-~' Title: C-.'l. ,,/:~. ~w~ Exhibit: (":/ l Date: GA Project:. ,(---,~ ~' 4~'~"-I~[ Exhibit: '~ Date: 5E C. ]-fO/'4 ~.: L E'.,',k T ION ,A,A SECTION / ELE',/ATION CO ......... · .,.., ',%,, ,'Z..~'~ -SEc;rloN / ELE'/.ATION FE '3ECTIO')r4 / ELEv,ATION FF 5Er_:TION / ELEVATION Pr°ject:L,¢w~, ~,??'" 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"~: ,;,~ t -' ' '" ~~-~~m~m'"' ~-~ ~'~'~~t~ ~~~~~~D-~,~l!~;~ ~, WEST ELEVATION A Project: (",J~' '~" J~' Title: Exhibit: ~1 Date: ' t_O!g !'~'~ EAST ELEVATION SECTION 1-1 'SECTION 2-2 SOUTH ELEVATION PAD-C NORTH ELEVATION ,/,' ', ii ,~'~ ............... i '~ I EAST ELEVATION SECTION 3-3 ~ .,..'.,,- ~ ~. &,. ,-....:., CITY OF R~NCHO-CUCAMONGA Project: (-/-' Title: Exhibit: ~l""z_- Date: A Project:. ,d__.;O~' ~j c,/ Title: Exhibit: G) ~) Jill I!llll © ~;) Jilt ,~'-~.,' .. !u ',~ ~.~ ~., ~:.-i, .~-~ ,i ,.;i -.-'.~ ;-?.:~J '-.! '~.. t. '~"Li'"L~'" .. t-~!-:I l:!-'j~'.~:,, ~ ., ~F":t '~s~4 t::~ "s- Ill /I Ill / ,~ ..... ' '. ',: :::"' :~ "~ '-': ',:'~ ,, ' Itl tl/ '/H ' ~ · " ~ ; ' ' ..... '~ " . , '-: · ': "' : . ~ I ~'~ ,:<~/'~% :~' '"-~s~.-----L~~ ,: .~: .~ .,:, ,~:, :~:~ ~.': ~.:~- :.:;~:~:~ :'~l>4:~ ~ ~ ~ i ! · ."' : -, I © ® Project: Title' Exhibit: 7:55 p.m. DESIGN .t:(EY!EW COMMENTS Tom Gral'm September __2, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-19 - CASTILLO .... COMPANY. INC. -': The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 65, I55 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 6,000 square feet an 6,200 square feet, and two drive-thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land in the Community Courumercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the north,vest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 15, 20, 21, and 49. This project ,,,..'as reviev.,ed at the August 19, 1997, Design Review Committee meeting. Revised plans addressing comments from that meeting ',,,'ill be submiued to staff on August 28, and staff ,.`.-'ill be prepared to discuss the project at the September 2, i997, Commiuee meeting. Staff Recommendation: St~iTrecommends the Design Revie,.v Committee consider the proposed changes and either direct the =.-,-,li~:,,.,r to revise the project and retu:n for additiona! committee .... '7,v , .. , ,~,~. or oroceed to the Planning Commission for c,_,n~id .... don. .~,ct:on Co~:,~:~nt> cared Au,:-,*,,' lO ~997 Review Committee .Action' xr ...."'~- Present: Bill metnet, Dan Colere, an St'n:':' Pt'~.nner: Tom Grahn The :',-, .... ;"-~ recom, m. ended that the applicant wor:.: with s~a:t to re',':se the project b:' addressm~ the ;.'~' ~," '-': aes~..ff-n tssues and retu:n to the Design Rev[ev.' Committee, on n Consent Calendar oas~s, :or revic'.v. Screen the Luckvs loading area from public views, including views aiong the main access from Foothill Boulevard, consistent with the loading area screening t'na~ was provided for the ~re:'[ous project. This screening would entail the continuation of'the trelIis e!ement along the south and west sides oflo~ding area. Pro,.'ide an additional architectural element to the north elevation. For example: repeating the pop- out ~araaet tower similar to ihe ones a[ the east elevation at [he northeast and northwest comers of' :he building. , . ~[~,a~,on. Suggested narrowing tower P~evise the messing of the pop-out parapet to:,.'er on the east ..... : ' eliminate "too heavv" i~el. · . '~ ~,.'-'," - subject to further desien The elevations submitted t-or Pad C are conceptual and ~.I,. ~don> ',viii be ~ review prior to construction. . a,.,~ ,x, B, C, and D ,.,,'ill oe subject to a detailed analysis of 5 "' '~ ., _r~;a,.. relationships, landscaping, screening, building design, etc., upon developmen.:. DESIGN KEVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tom Grahn August 19, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL?.',~S~;'~SSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY.. INC:': The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 65,155 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 6,000 square feet and 6,200 square feet, and bvo drive- thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 15, 20, 21, and 49. Background: The project site is identical to that of a previous application approved by the CiD' Council. On Februn0, I7. I993," City Council approved Conditional Use Peepnit 92-18 tbr the development of'a Smith's t. De supermarket and several freestanding pads. That application has since expired. The Luckys Site Plan iavo,~,t is essentially the same as Smith's v.'ith two notable exceptions: the addition of Pad D and the ,.~o,_~,o,, and conversion of' Pad B into a fast food restaurant. Design Parameters: · -~" &.sz,.,,,=,,..> this iz,,--,-~.--c,io~ aqd the sub:;ect property, as an "urban it--- i-ooti~i!l Boulev~-d Specific Plan ~'"~---'~- . . . offanted activity center." The activity center concept is to concenu-ate con~mercial uses at the intersection as" rioca[ point Of'Dedestrimq activitv. ~'=.~=,*,s> ='? to be '-~="--~ c!ose to the street with De~kin~ behind. Architectu ,, . ' - ' . r~.~',', the Foothilt Boulevard S=ec~f'ic Plan ca',is ~br a Ca!itorma Barn St'de based upon the his:o '- ~' . ' :to l nomas Brothers \\"inerv across the street. See attached excemts from ~'oothil! Boulevard $ ?:.-'.re [ fi c Plan. ~' ' ....site is made up of.several parcels bounded on" ~1 ..... ' The :7,oj~,.. me west bl- .... Cucamonga Cr.'-'k Cnarmet, or. :'ns. north by two existing apartment buildings and a vacant. pro'eel at the southwest comer o( Vineyard .:',venus and San Bernard:no Road. .All prev!ousl/ e:<ts:~no. bu!idln£s [ocated on the site nave oeen demolis'ned. The propert,..' is the site of the first post office in the region. Recent archaeologica! investi.oation has uncovered a.qif,acts fo,upa,." . office as ,.,,'ell as DOnjOnS of'other structures. H~stoncal monument ,,,.'as one DOSt ' ' ' ' ' required as a condition of approval tbr Sn','~m s. Tho mrODertv contains several mature trees, includin~ Deltas, Dines and sycamores. These trees ,.','ere renuired to be prese~'ed thz'ough transplanting elsewhere on site by inco~orating into the landscape Staff Comments: The f,ollowing comments are intended to provide an outiine for Commiuee discussion. :X!aio.:' Issues: The f,ol!owing broad design issues ,.,.'ill be the Focus of Comn:ittee discussion regarding this project: !. Pad B - delete drive-thru lane and relocate to the intersection consistent with activity center concept (Exhibit "A"). The location as shown has awkward turning movement for entrance to drive-thru lane and creates traf,fic conflicts· Pad C- relocate building to the 25-£oot - ' ' >etoac.< along Vineyard Avenue consistent with activity center concept (Exhibit "A.") DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMP,&NY, INC. August 19, 1997 Page 2 Architecture - Provide additional architectural e~naacement of all elevations through the use of the following design elements: large multi-paned storefront windows, accent tile, expansion of the treltis dement, and opportunities for landscaping to soften the building design. '4. Comer Plaza - Incorporate a water element and/or .~ubtic art piece. Secondan,,' Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time pen'fining, the Cormmit~ee .`viii discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide addlatona! landscaping, including trees, along the south and east elevations of Lucky. The south elevation is over 300 feet long and has no landscaping ~"'~Z ' at the con .... s. Trees are su<~_ested in = ' __ ~rom of the trellis elements by reducing the colonnade depth from 13 feet to I0 feet. The east ,.1,..,.~,:o:: has only a 3-foot o-~ncn viamien against the building. The vmld~ng should be shifted to the .`vest to provide an $-10 toot deep pianter along the east elevation. Landscaping could include in raised planters of sufficient height and width to allow .~ub!ic seating areas, etc. Provide additional landscaping along the east elevation of Paci A, the south, east and west ~-",,'ations of Pad B and t~---- south -'t-:' ~.,~.~o,, or D ~nese ......... .~ areas snou!d h~ a minimum width of 5 feet (see Exhibit "B"). Landscaping - The Foothill Boule,.'p~d Specific Plan activity center landscave treatment (i.e., tree ,'on!efta and decorative hara~cape) shouid continua the full k,,s~h of the Footnil Boulevard fromate. This wasaconditionofapproval for Smith's. Provide areas tbr screened ca..q storage either ~ithin Luckvs OF adjacent to its entryways. Luckvs Floor Plan indian:es no interior can storage areas. These cart storage areas shall be designed to mirin-tiz~ coatflier ,.vain pedestrian ctrcu!ation wn~ie =1iowino .... ..... ' access across the south ..... ~ ' HJ_n,~ and side or,he store Isee ExhiNt"C"). ExamqD!es of screened outdoor ==,~ storage ~nc!ude ' , E' =- TargeL Pedestrian circu!ation - Delete s~dewa!Ks on one sue oF both ei~tr)' drives oecause an,.;' lead Stucco retaining walls and ten'aced planter walls along both street fronicaea should be changed to river rock v ..... Terraced river rock walls should be orovided alone both street frontages to ' S,'Td t n s. minimize 2:1 sio?es. These ',;'ere conditions ofa?provat for '" ' Poli~-" issues: The ~'' ' .... ,o,lov.'mg items are a matter of Plan,ming Commission policy and should be incomorated into the project design without discussion: Delete subtenant signs - the Sign Ordinance allows business identification only and does not allow signs advertising ~oducts or services. The Floor Plan indicates the potential for several ,' ') and " " " ' ' ,~.menca .`,,.'all sign is subtenants, such as bank, pno:c processing, ?ha: ,"macy. ,~ Ban,,. of'" ' " shov,'n on the elevations. The Planning Commission has visited this issue on a number of occasions and has consistently not allowed wal! signs for sublease tenants. Architecturally designed .... trash enclosures, with overneaa trellis and rol!-ua doors, should be provided for each Pad building. DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-17 - CASTILLO COMPANY. I'N?C. August 19, i997 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and returned for review by the Design Review Committee. A~acnments Design Review Committee Action: : :~mo~rs Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macins, Dan Coleman b:.a:~ Platonet: Tom Orahn T'r'e COP,'h"l, li[iee '.:'- m-:'n ' ' ' ' ' ~,.,.om:..~.~.aecl that the applicant work w:th staff to -~ ',--' the project by addressing me foiiowin,a design issues and return to the Design Review Co,,'-mmittee For review. The Dad for Bui!d;no "B" should be shifted to the east to reduce the aotentiat for circulation conflicts between the pad drive-thru lane and the driveway of[Foothill Boulevard. The Dad relocation should consider improved vehicle circulation, ' ,,e~,:~_.~ stacking within the dnve-t'nru lane, and improved pedestrian circulation around the building. Screen Luckvs !oadin~ area from public views, includ[ne views "~ono main access from Foothill Boulevard. The orientation of the loading --,'?, at th;' tea- ele:'a~/o~,, with · ,~'- , o ~n,L-, circulation utiliz~ne, :'he oarking area at ~he rear of the store was discussed. .An alternative :o relocatin: the Io~d;,,:, area is to screen th .... ~;--~ loading dock area with solid '.":~l!s ~,d viewobscurin-. gates, ~"; .... ' ' ' previously so,roved Droiect (Condhiona! Permit 92-t8). ?rovide a fiat parapet tower dement at nonneas~ corner of Luc..:vs. · Additional landscaping should be provided along the east elevation of' Luckvs. Provide additional landscase material in the ~" " adjacent to Vinevard Avenue, this · S,. t Dac.x area ,a~,d~,.~p~ material should include trees, shrubs, ground cover and betming. Provide additional landscaping along the east elevation of' Pad A, the south, east, and west elevations of PadB and the south elevation of Pad D. These landscape planters should havea ~infmum dimension 065 feet· The length of the Foothill Boulevard Activity Center should be designed for compatibility' with .'.i~e proposed Activey Center alon~ the sOUth side of the street. Stucco retaining walls and terraced planter walls along both street frontages should be changed to a river rock veneer. DRC C OM,."vlENTS CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMP,tuN'Y, IN'C. August !9, 1997 Page '~' 10. II. Provide areas for screened cart storage wi~er v, fthin Luck2,'s or adjacent to its en%~'~,vays. The cart storage areas shall be designed to minimize conflict with pedestrian circulation while allo,,ving for convenient access across the south side of'the store. Provide a ',vater element and/or public art piece into the Activity Center comer treatment. This element could incorporate the proposed project identification sign. A historic theme was suggested to relate to the former post off'ice or stagecoach stop. Project lighting should consider light orientation and spillover to n-~ininqize potential impacts to adjacent residences. City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART Ii BACKGROUND Project File: Conditional Use Permit 97-19 Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 92-18 Description of Project: The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 66,355 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive- thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land. o Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Castillo Company, Inc. 2345 E. University Drive Phoenix, AZ 85036-1087 General Plan Designation: Commercial Zoning: Community Commercial (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. o Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The property to the north of the subject site contains two apartment buildings and several single family homes on the north side of San Bernardino Road, the property to the south consists of vacant property south of Foothill Boulevard, the property to the east is the Thomas Winery Plaza east of Vineyard Avenue, and the property to the west is the Cucamonga Creek Channel. ~ Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Thomas Grahn (909) 477-2750 Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. () Land Use and Planning ( ) Population and Housing (¢') Geological Problems (¢) Water ( ) Air Quality (~') Transportation/Circulation (~/) Biological Resources ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Hazards (v') Noise (¢) Mandatory Findings of Significance ( ) Public Services ( ) Utilities and Service Systems (~') Aesthetics (¢) Cultural Resources ( ) Recreation DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. () I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. () I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. () Signed: I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Thomas-'-Grahn, AICP Associate Planner September 25, 1997 Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 3 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified. Issues ,and $uppoding Information Sources: Slgtl~canl Imoact Less P otenliallyUnless Than Si~r~c.~nl Mitigation Sigmficant No 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal.' a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( (v,) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? () ( (,,'3 c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? () ( (v') d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community? () ( (v,) Comments' a,b,d) The project is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation of the City's General Plan, and the Community Commercial district of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, which are intended for a broad range of commercial uses arranged in planned shopping centers. c) The site is bounded on the north by two apartment buildings and vacant lots, all of which are zoned for Community Commercial by the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. The project design includes an approximate setback of 30 feet from the noah property line which is greater than the required setback of 25 feet. Further, the building pad for Luckys is approximately 15 feet below the existing grades of the properties to the north. The grade differential has been designed as a heavily landscaped slope. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ( ) Imoa~ () () Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 Issues and Supporting information Sources: b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? Significant Impact Less PotentiallyUniess Than SignificantM~tigation S~gnr~cant No () () () () () () (¢) Issues a~'d Suppot!i~g information Sources: Sign~can[ Impact Less Potenball¥ Uniess Than SignificantMit~§abon S,gn,'ficantNo GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts invoiw'ng.' a) Fault rupture? () (¢) () () b) Seismic ground shaking? () (¢) () () c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? () (~) () () d) Seiche hazards? () () () (¢) e) Landslides or mudflows? () () () (,/) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? () (¢) () () g) Subsidence of the land? () () () (¢) h) Expansive soils? () () () (¢) Unique geologic or physical features? () () () (¢) Comments: a) The development of this project could expose people and property to geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, seismic ground shaking, ground failure, etc. Figure V-4 of the General Plan identifies that the site is within the City's Adopted Special Studies Zone for the Inferred Red Hill Fault where the provisions of the Alquist Priolo Act will apply. Based on the findings of Leighton's fault investigation (Leighton, 1991) the Red Hill fault does not pose an onsite ground rupture hazard. A Revised Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation Report was prepared (Leighton and Associates, Inc., Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Consultants, May 13, 1997). The report was prepared to explore the subsurface conditions at the currently proposed building locations, to evaluate the general soil characteristics at the site, and to provide preliminary geotechnical recommendations for the Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 proposed development. The site is located within an area of historically high seismic activity, thus significant ground shaking should be anticipated. In order to mitigate the effects of ground shaking produced by regional seismic events, seismic designs should be performed in accordance with the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code and/or seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Association of California. Additional seismic analyses may be necessary based on structural requirements. The design of the project site and construction of the proposed grading and structures shall follow the recommendations of the soils engineer and/or engineering geologist geotechnical investigation and shall comply with the current building standards and codes at the time of construction, including those associated with protection from anticipated seismic events. The recommendations of the Revised Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation Report shall be incorporated into the project design with pertinent information noted on the final Grading Plan which shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to issuance of grading permits. b) See 3a above. c) See 3a above. See 3a above. WATER. Will the proposal result in.' a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? Imca~ Less S,9r*~r~: M~t,gatie~ Slgn,fic.anlNO ) 0 () () (¢) () (¢) () (¢) () () (¢) Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 Issues and Supporting Information Sources: g) h) i) Po~*entially Im2act Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? ( ) Potentially S;gnd, icen( Impa~ Less Unless Than Mitigation S[g~,i'~cant ) () ) () No Imoa~-t (,,/) (,/) ) () Comments: a) Portions of the site are paved and drain in a sheet flow condition onto surrounding streets. Adoption of the proposed project will increase the amount of paved surface area which could result in a decrease in absorption rates and an increase in the amount of surface water runoff. The development of this project will require the installation of a master plan local storm drain pipe in Foothill Boulevard from the existing connection at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue to Cucamonga Creek. All runoff will be conveyed to existing and proposed drainage facilities which were designed to handle the subject water flows. AIR QUALITY. a) b) c) d) S $,gmfm.anl i',~ ~ gallonS,g~ ,d-~can!NO Would the proposal: Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? ( Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? ( Create objectionable odors? ( ( () (,/) (~) (,,,,) (v') Comments: a) The land use was accepted as the baseline for the most recent air quality plan. No land use changes have occurred on this site since the plan adoption. Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 Issues and Supporing Information Sources: TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. proposal result in: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) Would the Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Rail or air traffic impacts? Po~endally Sign~can~ Imoac~ Potentially Significant Impact Less Unless Than Mitigation Signif'~.an t Incore. oratedImpact No Impact () (¢) 0 () () () () (¢) () () ) () () ) () () ) (~') (¢) (,/') (¢) (¢) Comments: a) The project will increase vehicular tra~c. A Traffic Impact Analysis, as required by Congestion Management Program (CMP), was prepared (Hartzog & Crabill, Inc., Consulting Traffic Engineers, June, 1997). The study concluded that the project will generate, after adjusting for passer-by trips (those trips already on the adjacent arterial streets that stop at the shopping center), a total of 9,306 daily two-way trips, 382 a.m. peak hour trips, and 539 p.m. peak hour trips. The study concludes that the cumulative traffic impact of the project, and other local and regional traffic, at the intersections of Foothill/Vineyard and Vineyard/Arrow will exceed the CMP standard of Level of Service D. To mitigate vehicular impacts the following measures will be required: 1) Improve Foothill Boulevard, Vineyard Avenue, and San Bernardino Road to their ultimate design according to the City's Master Plan prior to occupancy. 2) Construct an exclusive southbound right turn lane on Vineyard at Foothill prior to occupancy. 3) Developer shall pay Transportation Development Impact Fees as adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga as their fair-share contribution to future improvements to the regional transportation system, in particular adding a third east-west through lane to Foothill Boulevard and adding a second northbound left turn lane on Vineyard. Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to.' a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? Polentially Signrficant () Sign rS,'can t Unless Than Mitigabcn Significant () Imua~ (,,,,) () (,/) (,/) (,/') Comments: b) An Arborist Report was prepared (Borer, 1992) regarding the existing 8 trees on site. These include 1 Deodar Cedar tree, 2 Mexican Fan Palm trees, I California Fan Palm tree, 2 London Plane Sycamore trees, and 2 Canan/ Island Pine trees. The study concludes that the three palm trees are considered healthy and vigorous and the remaining trees are not suitable candidates for relocation, interfere with proposed right-of-way improvements, and should be removed. Because of their location within project boundaries, no trees are proposed to be preserved in place. As mitigation, the 3 Palm trees shall be preserved through relocation within the project boundaries and the other removed trees shall be replaced with the largest nursery grown stock available, as determined by the City Planner. issues and Supc~¢rtt'g Informabort Sources. S,gn~canl Impac: Less Potenlial~yUnless Than S gnUcant M~t,gahon S,gnrfican~ NO ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? () b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ineffqcient manner? ( ) c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? ( ) ) () (¢) ) () (~) ) () (~) Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 issues and Supporting Information Sources: HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? Poter, tial,'y Sign .rScant Impa~ Less PotentiallyUnless Than SignificantM~tk~etion Sign~c..an tNo Imoact incors, oratedImoact Impact () () () (¢) () () () (¢) () () () (¢) () () () (¢) () () () (¢) Comments: a & d) The previous project Initial Study addressed the demolition of existing buildings in accordance with the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for Potential Hazardous MaterialsANaste Contamination Report prepared by their consultant (dated August 22, 1991) for the removal of asbestos. Those buildings were demolished in accordance with an asbestos survey and abatement, reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to demolition. As the building has been demolished no mitigation is necessary. 10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in.' a) Increases in existing noise levels? b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? S ,g~ ,rE4.anl impact Less () (¢) () () () (¢) () () Comments: a) An Acoustical Analysis was prepared (Gordon Bricken and Associates, May 12, 1997) to determine the noise exposure and the necessary mitigation measures for the proposed development. The development of this project will increase the ambient noise level for the residential areas to the north. The source of the noise level is the increase in auto traffic, truck deliveries, and the potential employee activities at the north side of the building abutting adjacent residential areas. The study concludes that the project design complies with City's noise standard of 65 Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 dBA CNEL. However, the study recommends the following mitigation measures to assure that the assumptions are implemented: Submit final mechanical plans for review and comment by acoustical engineer. Construct minimum 6 foot wall of block or wood along east side of parking lot north of Luckys at the common property line with the apartments. 3. No mechanical equipment should be located at the rear of Luckys. No openings on the rear wall of Luckys (other than emergency exit doors). The dock openings shall be equipped with trailer cuffs or similar mating device. o A final Acoustical Analysis shall be prepared to determine the noise source and level. The design of the project shall follow the recommendations and mitigation measures of the acoustical engineer, and shall comply with the current building standards and codes at the time of construction. The final noise study shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner, prior to issuance of grading permits. b) The project site is impacted by traffic noise from Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue as indicated in the Noise Element of the City's General Plan. The final Acoustical Analysis shall establish recommendations and mitigation measure to ensure the reduction on exterior and interior noise [o an acceptable level. 1I. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas.' a) b) c) d) e) Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Other governmental services? () () ( () () ( () () ( () () ( () () ( (,/) (,/) (~,') (,/) Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 12. Issues and Suppcr~Jog Information Sources: UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) b) c) d) e) g) Power or natural gas? Communication systems? Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? Sewer or septic tanks? Storm water drainage? Solid waste disposal? Local or regional water supplies? City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 Potentially S~nificant lmpac~ Less Unless Than Mitigatic~ Signrficant Incor~:~ra!e~Impact No Impact () () () (~) () () () (¢) () () () (~) () () () (~) () () () (~) () () () (~) () () () (~) 13. AESTHETICS. a) b) c) Would the proposal: Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? Create light or glare? M~ti,~a!~onS~gn:ficant NO () () (~') ) (~') ) (~') ) () Comments: c) The project site is located within an urbanizing area which has adjacent light sensitive residential uses. Outdoor lighting associated with the project will illuminate entrances, parking, and pedestrian areas, and will be used for general security purposes. City standards require a minimum of one footcandle illumination which would produce glare on surrounding residential properties. As mitigation, a detailed lighting plan shall be submitted and lighting fixtures properly shielded from residential areas. Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a) b) c) d) e) Would the proposal.' Disturb paleontological resources? Disturb archaeological resources? Affect historical or cultural resources? Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? Poten',ially Significant No linc, act () () (¢) () () (¢) () () () () () () Comments: b&c) The site is part of a larger area that represents a set of important physical ties to major historical periods of the Rancho Cucamonga area, and as such there are many potentially significant impacts on a variety of identified and unidentified archaeological, historical, and cultural resources. The site, being at the base of the most prominent landmarks in the foothill area, Red Hill, was traversed by local Native Americans prior to the arrival of Spanish explorers, like De Anza, who traveled through the region in 1775 through I776; was an integral part of the Tiburcio Tapia Rancho de Cucamonga which included the Thomas Winery, built in 1839; was a part of the ground transportation system of the many generations of American citizens over the past century and a half with the Butterfield stage coach, the Pacific Electric railway, and Route 66; and was the location of the first Post Office in the area, commissioned in 1864 by President Abraham Lincoln. The site also contained several single family structures and commercial buildings, all of which have been demolished. A Urban Historic Archaeological and Architectural Investigation was prepared (Stephen Alexandrowicz, February 19, 1993) to identify and evaluate the project for cultural resources. An amendment to that report was prepared (Alexandrowicz, March 14, 1997) to address the recommendations of the initial report and to evaluate the significance of archaeological sites within the project site. The amendment documents four archaeological sites, including the Cutler Residence, Store, and Post Office and the Riche Residence, Store, and Post Office. During the summer of I997, the archaeologist performed additional on-site investigations (Alexandrowicz, letter dated September 10, 1997). To mitigate any potential impact to archaeological, historical or cultural resources, a SOPA certified archaeologist shall be present on-site during grading operations to monitor grading activities and further document any findings. An historical monument]display shall be installed to commemorate the historic or cultural significance of the site. The location, text, and design of the Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 13 monument/display shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of any building permits. A commissioned public art piece, which incorporates a historic theme, may satisfy this requirement if located at the corner of Foothill and Vineyard. 15. Issues and SuppoSing Information Sources: RECREATION. Would the proposal.' a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? Affect existing recreational opportunities? Potentially Significant Impact Less PotentiallyUn~$$ Than SignificantMitigation Significanl No ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/) () ( ) ( ) (,,') 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Short term: Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time. Long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Impa~ Less Unless Than M Jl~ga*,~cnS~nr~cant No () () () () (¢) () (¢) () Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 97-19 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 14 Issues et'd Supporting information Sources: d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Significant Impact Potentially Signet.ant impact Less Unless Than Mitigation Significant IncorPoratedlincact () () () Comments: c) The proposed project will pay development impact fees established by the City, the rates of which have been designed to mitigate the potential impacts to fire protection services, police protection services, parks or other recreational facilities, and other governmental services to a level of non-significance. To the extent the project may impact upon utility resources provided by private utility companies, potential impacts upon such resources will be mitigated by the payment of rates and charges to these companies. The project will pay transportation development impact fees to mitigate the traffic impacts. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EtR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): (,/) General Plan EIR (Certified April 6, 198I) (,/) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (,,3 Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan EIR (SCH #87021615, certified September 16, 1987) (v') Other: Initial Study prepared for Conditional Use Permit 92-18, dated May 13, 1992. 10/02/97 TEl_' 1.5:46 F.C~ 602 275 ,9593 CASTILLO C0!iP3.\T, INC. 002 Initial Study for Conoitional Lt~e Permit 97-19 Oily of Rancho Cucamonga Page i 5 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that 1 am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. t acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study efld the proposed mitigation measures. Further, [ have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to.the propased mitigation measures to avoid the effect~ or mitigate the effects to a po~t where c{eady no significant environmental effects would occur, Signature: . :' . City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for pubtic review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 2109I and 2~092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: CUP 97-19 Public Review Period Closes: OctoberS, 1997 Project Name: Luckys/Save-on Supermarket Project Applicant: Castillo Company, Inc. Project Location (also see attached map): Northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 09, 15, 20, 21, and 49. Project Description: The development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a 68,355 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive- thru pads totaling 3,500 square feet and 2,500 square feet on 9.82 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. [] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment. tf adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period. October 8, 1997 Date of Determination Adopted By RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-19 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 97-14 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER CONSISTING OF A 68,355 SQUARE FOOT GROCERY/DRUG STORE, TWO SATELLITE BUILDINGS TOTALING 5,000 SQUARE FEET EACH, AND TWO DRIVE- THRU PADS TOTALING 3,500 AND 2,500 SQUARE FEET, RESPECTIVELY, ON 9.82 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND VINEYARD AVENUE IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 207-102-03, 05, 08, 09, 15, 20, 21, AND 49. A. Recitals. 1. Castillo Company, Inc. has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 97-19, 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 8th day of October 1997, 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. 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 October 8, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue with a street frontage of 660 feet along Foothill Boulevard and a street frontage of 755 feet along Vineyard Avenue and which is presently vacant; and b. The property to the north of the subject site contains two apartment buildings and several single family homes on the north side of San Bernardino Road, the property to the south consists of vacant property south of Foothill Boulevard, the property to the east is the Thomas Winery Plaza east of Vineyard Avenue, and the property to the west is the Cucamonga Creek Channel; and c. The application contemplates the development of a 68,355 square foot grocery/drug store, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive-thru pads totaling 3,500 and 2,500 square feet, respectively, on 9.82 acres of land; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19- CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 2 d. The design of the proposed project, together with the conditions applicable thereto, meets all applicable provisions of the Development Code, Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and drive-thru policies; and e. The project site is located within the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan; and f. The development of the proposed project would not have a significant impact on the environment. 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 use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. b. The proposed use, 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. c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. 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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. 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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission 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 Commission 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 3 Plannina Division 1) The Master Plan is approved in concept only. Future development for Pads A, B, and D shall be subject to separate Development/Design Review process for Planning Commission approval. Modifications to the Shopping Center Master Plan shall be subject to Planning Commission approval. 2) All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans, including landscape and irrigation, shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 3) Uniform hardscape and street furniture (including seating benches, trash receptacles, free-standing potted plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc.) Shall be utilized and be compatible with the architectural style of the center. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Division review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4) Special pavement shall be provided across circulation aisles, pedestrian walkways, and plazas. The pavement shall be of brick/tile pavers, exposed aggregate, integral color concrete, or a combination thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Special paving shall be provided in front of the entire entryway across the driveway. 5) The retaining walls along Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard shall be treated with the same type of rock that will be provided on the grocery store building front. 6) The Foothill Boulevard Activity Center landscape concept shall continue from the corner to the channel along Foothill Boulevard and from the comer to the northerly driveway alon9 Vineyard Avenue. Terraced rock walls shall be provided to minimize 2:1 slopes. 7) Pad Buildings A, B, and D shall incorporate the approved rock material into their design scheme. 8) If the building at the corner is not developed at the same time as the grocery store, then the streetscape setback area shall be fully developed up to the pads and the pads shall be landscaped for erosion control prior to occupancy of the grocery store. 9) The use of metal pipe handrails is acceptable on a limited basis when needed adjacent to stairways; but must be architecturally integrated within the plaza hardscape design in terms of color and scale. lo) The river rock veneer columns on the east elevation shall be reduced in width to prevent damage from vehicles parking in the adjacent parking spaces. Provide 5-foot minimum landscape planter between Pad D and the sidewalk on the east side. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19- CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 4 12) Delete the sidewalk along the south side of the driveway off Vineyard Avenue. 13) Provide decorative paving in both driveways off San Bernardino Road. 14) Parking spaces adjacent to the easterly driveway off San Bernardino Road should be set back to minimize conflicts with vehicles stacking in the drive aisle. The lighting fixture design concept shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area lighting fixtures, exterior building fixtures, pedestrian circulation fixtures, and parking lot fixtures. 16) Public telephones shall be placed inside the building. Exterior public telephones, used for outgoing calls only, may be allowed when needed. Placement shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to installation. 17) Placement of on-site newspaper racks may be allowed subject to City Planner review and approval prior to installation. Engineering Division 1) Design Issues: a) Foothifi Boulevard - a total of 62 feet to 70 feet is required, as measured between the street centerline and ultimate curb face. Additional right-of-way is required for the proposed parkway improvements and Activity Center, to include both rows of tree wells and pedestrian corridor. The right-of-way dimensions are subject to Caltrans approval during technical plan review. b) Vineyard Avenue - a total of 55 feet, plus parkway, is required as measured between the approved survey line and ultimate curb face, as shown on City improvement drawin9 number 1180, channetization plan for Vineyard Avenue. Additional right-of-way is required for the proposed parkway improvements and Activity Center, to include both rows of tree wells and pedestrian corridor. c) Activity Center- pedestrian corridor for both Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue shall include two rows of tree wells, with a minimum spacing of 10 feet between centerline of said tree wells, as to provide a colonnade feeling, pursuant to the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. 2) d) Ddve Approaches o all entrances to the proposed site from Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue shall be by commercial drive approach, pursuant to City Standard Drawing No. 101. Construct the entire length of San Bernardino Road full width from Vineyard Avenue westerly, including the cul-de-sac bulb. Off-site street trees and sidewalk may be deferred until development of the adjacent PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 5 3) property. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover the cost of the off-site improvements from future development/redevelopment as it occurs on the adjacent property. Foothill Boulevard shall be constructed as follows, subject to modification by and approval of Caltrans, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: a) Full improvements on the north side from Vineyard Avenue to the Cucamonga Creek bridge including widening of the north side of the bridge with the proper transition joining existing improvements westedy of the bridge. In addition, a combined right-turn lane and bus bay is required, pursuant to City Standard Drawing No. 119, from the intersection to the westerly project driveway. b) A landscaped median from the intersection of Vineyard Avenue to the center of the Cucamonga Creek bridge. IfCaitrans does not allow construction a single segment of the median island, then an in-lieu fee for one-half the cost of the construction, including landscaping and irrigation, shall be paid to the City prior to issuance of building permits. The fee for the median island shall be based on the distance between the center line of Vineyard Avenue and the center of the Cucamonga Creek bridge. c) Thirty-two feet of pavement on the south side of the median, unless improvements are constructed with the development of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 95-25 located at the southwest corner. d) The developer may request a reimbursement agreement for permanent improvements south of the centerline, including half of the landscape median costs, from future development as it occurs on the south side of the street. If improvements are constructed along the development of CUP 95-25, then this development will be reimbursing CUP 95-25 for permanent improvements constructed north of the centerline. e) Construct the local storm drain pipe in Foothill Boulevard from the existing connection at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue to Cucamonga Creek. The existing connection, or stub-out, is located south of the centerline of Foothill Boulevard which leads to the local storm drain alignment along the southerly side of Foothill Boulevard. If the proposed project on the vacant land to the south, CUP 95-25, should develop and frontage improvements be constructed, then the local storm drain pipe alignment shall shift to the northerly side of Foothill Boulevard. f) For the widening of the northerly side of the Cucamonga Creek bridge, the developer shall receive credit against, and reimbursement of costs in excess of, the Transportation Development Fee in conformance with City policy. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 6 4) 5) within six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate. Vineyard shall be constructed as follows, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: a) Full frontage street improvements on the west side from the north property line to Foothill Boulevard, including a right-turn lane, pursuant to City Standard Drawing No. 119. b) Acquire necessary additional right-of-way and construct pavement to widen the west side from Foothill Boulevard southerly to provide safe lane transitions for the relocation of the Vineyard Avenue centerline, in accordance with City drawing number 1180, Channelization Plan. The Developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover the cost of off-site permanent improvements from future development/redevelopment as it occurs on adjacent property. If improvements are constructed along with the development of CUP 95-25, this condition of improvement ,,',,ill not be required. Overhead Utilities: a) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunication and electrical) shall be undergrounded as follows: i) Foothill Boulevard - on the project side of the street from the first pole on the west side of Cucamonga Creek to and including the last pole easterly. Vineyard Avenue - on the project side of the street from and including the first pole south of San Bernardino Road to and including the last pole southerly (all remaining lines and removal of existing poles). On-site - from the first pole on the north side of San Bernardino Road to and including the last pole (on-site) north of Foothill Boulevard (along the vacated portion of San Diego Avenue. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for the undergrounding from future development/redevelopment as it occurs on the opposite side of Foothill Boulevard. b) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding (San Bernardino Road) and reimbursement for previously undergrounded (Vineyard Avenue) overhead utilities (telecommunication and electrical) on the opposite side of the street shall be paid to the City rior to the issuance of building PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 7 permits. The fee shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the following lengths: i) San Bernardino Road - the length of the project frontage. ii) Vineyard Avenue - from the north project boundary to the center of Foothill Boulevard. 6) Modifications and relocation, if necessary, of the traffic signal at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue, and San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue, shall be the responsibility of the Developer. The relocation and modification shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and also that of Caltrans for the Foothill/Vineyard signal. 7) An in-lieu fee as reimbursement for street improvements completed on the west side of Vineyard Avenue, per reimbursement agreement in effect, shall be paid to the City pdor to the issuance of building permits. 8) An in-lieu fee for one-foudh the cost of constructing special pavers within the Foothill Boulevard/Vineyard Avenue intersection shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. Building & Safety Division: 1) Approvals from the San Bernardino County Health, Cucamonga County Water District, and school districts shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. In addition, AQMD approval may be required if hazardous materials are used, handled, or stored. Environmental Mitigation Measures: 1) Biological Resources: The three palm trees recommended for preservation by the Arborist Report shall be transplanted within project boundaries. The remaining trees shall be removed and replaced with the largest nursery grown stock available, as determined by the City Planner. The location of the trees shall be shown on the final Landscape and Irrigation Plans. 2) Geologic: To mitigate the effects of ground shaking produced by regional seismic events, seismic designs shall be performed in accordance with the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code and/or seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Association of California. Additional seismic analyses may be necessary based on structural requirements. The recommendations of the Revised Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation Report shall be incorporated into the project design with pertinent information noted on the final Grading Plan which shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to issuance of grading permits. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 8 3) 4) 5) 6) Noise: To mitigate noise impacts associated with the project, the following recommendations of the Acoustical Analysis shall be incorporated into the project design. a) Submit final mechanical plans for review and comment by acoustical engineer. b) Construct minimum 6 foot wall of block or wood along east side of parking lot north of Luckys at the common property line with the apartments. c) No mechanical equipment shall be located at the rear of Luckys. d) No openings on the rear wall of Luckys (other than emergency exit doors). e) The dock openings shall be equipped with trailer cuffs or similar mating device. A final Acoustical Analysis shall be prepared to determine the noise source and level. The design of the project shall follow the recommendations and mitigation measures of the acoustical engineer and shall comply with the current building standards and codes at the time of construction. The final noise study shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner, prior to issuance of grading permits. Transportation/Circulation: To mitigate vehicular impacts, the following measures will be required: a) Improve Foothill Boulevard, Vineyard Avenue, and San Bernardino Road to their ultimate design according to the City's Master Plan prior to occupancy. b) Construct an exclusive southbound right turn lane on Vineyard Avenue at Foothill Boulevard prior to occupancy. c) Developer shall pay Transportation Development Impact Fees as adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga as their fair-share contribution to the future improvements to the regional transportation system, in particular adding a third east/west through lane to Foothill Boulevard and adding a second northbound left turn lane on Vineyard Avenue. Aesthetics: In order to mitigate the impacts of light and glare on adjacent properties, a detailed lighting plan shall be submitted and lighting fixtures property shielded from residential areas. Cu/tural Resources: To mitigate any potential impact to archaeological, historical, or cultural resources, a SOPA certified archaeologist shall be present on-site during grading operations to monitor grading activities and further document any fi~s¢lt will not be required to have a PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 97-19 - CASTILLO COMPANY October 8, 1997 Page 9 qualified Archaeologist on-site during grading operations should the final archaeological investigation be completed prior to issuance of the grading permits. 7) Cultural Resources: A historical monument/display shall be installed to commemorate the historic or cultural significance of the site. The location, text, and design of the monument/display shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the issuance of any building permits. A commissioned public art piece, which incorporates a historic theme, may satisfy this requirement if located at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. 8) Water. Install local storm drain pipe in Foothill Boulevard from the existing connection at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue to Cucamonga Creek. All runoff shall be conveyed into an approved drainage system. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1997. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E. David Barker, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, 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 8th day of October 1997, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CON DITIONS PROJECT#: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: LOCATION: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-19 LUCKYS CASTILLO COMPANY NORTHWEST CORNER FOOTHILL BOULEVARD & VINEYARD AVENUE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Time Limits Completion Date l Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are not __/__/__ issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval. 2. The developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, __/__/ participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The station shall be located, designed, and built to all specifications of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the District's property upon completion. The equipment shall be selected by the District in accordance with its needs. In any building of a station, the developer shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs. Site Development 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 Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. SC - 6i97 Go Project No. CUP 97-~9 Completion Date Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. / / All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. / / Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. / / All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. / / 10¸ Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the northerly project perimeter and a decorative wrought iron fence along the west property line. If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project's perimeter. / / 11 ~Afnere rock cobbie is used, it shall b real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. / / Shopping Centers The Master Plan is approved in concept only. Future development for (each building pad/parcel) shall be subject to separate Development/Design Review process for Planning Commission approval. Modifications to the Shopping Center Master Plan shall be subject to Planning Commission approval. / / A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating benches, trash receptacles, free-standing ported plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible with the architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Division review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the City Planner: a. Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project). Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to include self-closing pedestrian doors. SC - =.,'97 Large enough to accommodate two trash bins. Project No. CUP 97.19 Completion Date / / d. Roll-up doors. / / e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids. f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis. / / / / g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed __I__I__ to be hidden from view. 4. Trash collection shall occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. only. 5. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 10. 11. 12. 13. / / 14. / / The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours. / / Signs shall be conveniently posted for "no overnight parking" and for "employee parking only." __/ /__ All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants: a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an / / exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 pm. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during the hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein, in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area. Textured pavement shall be provided across circulation aisle, pedestrian walkway, and plaza. They shall be of brick/tile pavers, exposed aggregate, integral color concrete, or any combination thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. / / All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall be included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for Planning Division approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures. The design of store fronts shall compliment the architectural program and shall have subtle variations subject to Design Review Committee approval prior to the issuance of building permits. All future projects within the shopping center shall be designed to be compatible and consistent with the architectural program established. Any outdoor vending machines shall be recessed into the building faces and shall not extend into the pedestrian walkways. The design details shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits. / / SC - 6/97 3 Do 15. Project No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date Cart corrals shall be provided for temporaw storage. No permanent outdoor storage of shopping carts shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. The shopping carts shall be collected and stored at the approved designated place at the end of each work day. Building Design / / All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout ,h~ development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/recreational uses. / / All parking spaces shall be double striped per Cib/standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 5 Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total number of stalls for use by the handicapped. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher whole number. F. Trip Reduction 1. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. G. Landscaping A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. SC - ~,'97 10. 11. I2. 13. SC-~7 Project No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. / / A minimum of 30% of trees planted within commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. I / / / / / / / Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. All private slopes of 5 feet or less in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. / / For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. AII landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage. / / The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. / / Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change). and intensified landscaping, is required along Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue per the Activity Center guidelines of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. 5 Signs Proiect No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. / / / / I. Environmental A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report. Mitigation measures are required for the projecl. The applicant is responsible for the cost of implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the amount of $719, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. / / tn those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy), the applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identih/the repoder as an individual qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. J. Other Agencies The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. / / APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: K. Site Development The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. / / SC - 5,'-37 Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transpotation Development Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. / / 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. Existing Structures 1. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code. 2. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building permit application. Grading i. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. Project No, CUP 97-t9 Completion Date / / / / / / / / / / / / / / ~LICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH i rlE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: N. Dedication and Vehicular Access Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): See Special Conditions for total feet on Foothill Boulevard. See Special Conditions for total feet on Vineyard Avenue. 30 total feet on San Bernardino Road, including cul-de-sac bulb. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&R's or by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building permits, where no map is involved. Applies only if a Lot Line Adjustment is processed per Standard Conditions herein. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided by CC&R's or by deeds, prior to the issuance of building permits. Applies only if a Lot Line Adjustment is processed. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. / / / / / / Project No. CUP 97.19 Completion Date The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so, the developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 66462 at such time as the City acquires the property interests required for the improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquire the off-site property interests required in connection with the subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the developer, at developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior to commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies in particular, but not limited to: Vineyard Avenue, west side south of Foothill Boulevard. Refer to Special Conditions for improvement requirement. / / O. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: / / Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr, Lights Trees Foothill Blvd. X X X X X X Vineyard Avenue X X X X X X San Bernardino X X X X X X Rd. Comm Median Bike Other Trail Island Trail X e e e Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) tf so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per STD 1 14. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. (e) Refer to Special Conditions for other improvements or Conditions. Improvement Plans and Construction: 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. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 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. / / / / / / / / SC - 5/97 Project No. CUP 97-19 Coml~letion Date 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 (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. / / 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. / / 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 City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. A permit shall be obtained from CaItrans for any work within the following right-of-way: Foothill Boulevard. Public Maintenance Areas / / A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: Foothill Boulevard median island. / / A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the City. / / Q. Drainage and Flood Control SC - 5/,-37 A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its right-of-way. Project No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date R. Utilities Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. / / 2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. / / / / Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. S. General Requirements and Approvals The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel or a Lot Line Adjustment processed with the same or future parcels, prior to issuance of building permits. / / Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right-of-way: Caltrans. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the Cid, covering the estimated operating costs for all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: T. General Fire Protection Conditions i. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall appfy to this p'roject. 2. Fire flow requirement shall be 3,000 gallons per minute. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel prior to water plan approval. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by the fire department personnel after construction and prior to occupancy. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel. / / Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4" and a 2-1/2" outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers. / / Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final inspection. / / SC - 5i'97 10 Project No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date 6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below: X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations. 7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of sprinkler system. 8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below: X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. X California Code Regulations Title 24. 9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. X Other: Ordinance 22. 10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. 1 t. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details and ordering information. 12. Plan check fees in the amount of $645 shall be paid: X Prior to final plan approval. Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans. 13. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: U. Security Lighting All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell. 2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire development. 3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. / / / / / / / / / / / / SC - 6,97 11 Project No. CUP 97-19 Completion Date Security Hardware One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used. I / I / / / 2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates, or alarmed. Windows 1. Store front windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic. / / Building Numbering Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. / / At the entrances of complex, an illuminated map or directory of project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. The directory shall not contain names of tenants, but only address numbers, street names, and their locations in the complex. North shall be at the top and so indicated. Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and approval by the Planning Division. All developments shall submit a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet with the numbering pattern of all multi-tenant developments to the Police Department. Alarm Systems Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in turn save dollars and lives. SC - 6/97 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: October 8, 1997 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-11 - FINAL SCORE - A request to expand the existing bar and restaurant with entertainment by adding approximately 1,400 square feet of outdoor seating area, in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 8411 Foothill Boulevard APN: 207-571-75. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 93-03 MODIFICATION - FINAL SCORE - A request to expand the days and hours of entertainment and add dancing for an existing bar and restaurant with outdoor seating area, in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 8411 Foothill Boulevard APN: 207-571-75. BACKGROUND: The applicant requests a continuance to the November 12, 1997, meeting because he would like to have more time to complete the testing of the interior noise control measures and to hire a landscape architect for preparing the required landscape plans. Attached is a letter from the applicant requesting the continuance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission continue the above-referenced items to the meeting on November 12, 1997. ~ler s~ BB:NF/jfs Attachment: Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Letter Requesting Continuance ITEMS C & D HOME VI$tTOI~ FOOD · GAllES (l~fl) 98.~-4515 FAX (909) 985-7484 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT . DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: October 8, 1997 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Alan Warren, Associate Planner FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ACTIVITY CENTERS BACKGROUND: Included with this Staff Report are excerpts from the Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan which address the Activity Center provisions for the City. The specific Activity Center references are shown by an '""}, with support information included to properly place them within the Specific Plan design concepts. Respectfully submitted, City Planner BB:AW/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" Exhibit "C" - Excerpts from Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Excerpts from Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Design Supplement Photographs of Activity Centers ITEM E CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~The city to of Rancho Cucamonga is a community committed excellence. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan is a long term commitment for the development of this vital corridor." FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN SUMMARY The Ci_ty of Rancho Cucamonga is a community committed to excellence. The City's development and design review process places heavy emphasis on quality, long term viability, and support of community goals in all development projects. WHAT IS THIS PLAN ABOUT ? Foothill Boulevard is the most significant commer- cial corridor in the City. Established as a major east/west corrm~ercial thoroughfare, the corridor is an important part of the developing regional business area for the West Valley. The Boulevard's part in this potential commercial growth will be all the more significant with the de- velopment of the regional mall at Foothill Boule- vard and the I-15 Freeway. ,, The purpose of this Plan is to provide a balanced and unified pattern of development along Foothill Boulevard by taking advantage of opportunities in future community gTov,'th. SUBAREA I SUBAREA 2 'Bear Gulch' i 'Vineyard' I ~ ,._~'. : ,'2~J.~~_.: ---n . Activity Center ~ /// ~ ':,*~ L ,~-' '~__.5_~' ~ FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC AREA SUBAREA 3 'Old Cucarnonga' Archibald Avenue Activity Center COMMUNITY DESIGN The Plan aims to visually unify the entire corridor. To do so, the Plan calls for a series of highly · · , ]denufiable activity center, and gateways which are linked by a unifying suburban parkway design Activity Centers ~e ~n~ ~ interest l~ated at major intersections an~or lan~ks ~ong ~e Condor. ~ey ~e to provide individual idenhty by concen~ating commerci~ activity at the following ~eas: · F--":" ...... oo~/u. at Dear ~UlCn Foothill at Archibald Avenue * Foothill at Turner Avenue * Fooddll at Eftwanda Avenue These activity centers are generally more urban in nature, with buildings closer to the street and a ~ ~~is on building design. ~ ~ The essence of the Plan is to facilitate the devel- opment of projects and public improvements which meet these criteria: Provide high quality standards Help unify the communitiy' s image · Reflect the communities heritage Strengthen the economic viability of the corridor Provide a balanced mix of land uses or tenants Deal effectively with traffic and safety problems WHY A SPECIFIC PLAN ? The Specific Plan is a tool that combines u'aditional zoning with detailed design and development standards tailored to specific conditions. It is a comprehensive document which contains all policies and development standards necessary for the design of any project ,.,,'/thin the Foothill Boulevard Corridor. The Specific Plan examines the needs of the commercial and residential area and implements the policies of the General Plan. Because the conditions along the corridor vary significandy, the Plan and its Development Standards are divided into four subareas. Each of these planning areas have unique problems and opportunities: SUBAREA 1 "Bear Gulch" Grove to Cucamonga Creek SUBAREA 2 "Vineyard" Cucarnonga Creek to Hellman Ave. SUBAREA 3 "Old Cucamonga" Hellman to Deer Creek SUBAREA 4 "Etiwanda" 1-15 to East Avenue Development Standards unique to each subarea are used to provide the necessary guidelines for development. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan includes four major elements: Community Design · Circulation · Land Use Implementation SUBAREA 3 SUBAREA 4 'Old Cucarnonga' i , l I 'Etlwanda' .. , · ,: ~ ...... ! , ............._.... Aclivil ~ Center , /-- / Suburban Parkwav Transitions: These areas link the activity centers with a less formal streetscape design to include meanderin~undulating sidewalks and informal landscaping. Buildings in these areas have deeper setbacks and are often separated from the street by landscaped parking areas. Architecture: One of the more recognizable aspects of a community design image is its architectural style. This Plan recognizes the importance of the community's heritage and identifies significant historical Structures and 'i~' architectural elements al°ng the b°ulevard' ~or architecture t~ The Plan does not hrmt architecture to a s~nole theme or st le R hitectural concept is strongl~ encouraged throug,h, out the corridor, and particularily in the activity centers, where existing historicaL- _structures serve as architectural determinants". . THOMAS BROS. WINERY CIRCULATION A major concern to which the Plan must provide solutions is that of future traffic congestion. The traffic analysis predicts an ultimate daily traffic count of 50,000-60,000 cars. This means that the importance of adequate traffic control measures cannot be over-em?hasized. This Plan calls for the construction of Foothill Boulevard as a six lane divided arterial, with: * Synchronized signalization at all intersections. * A continuous median island, with openings liralied to major intersections and selected additional locations. * Selected access location points on Foothill Bouteyed based on a restrictive policy for driveway locations and minimum spacing. * Multiple left-turn lanes and separate fight-turn lanes at critical intersections. The Plan also provides criteria under which additional median openings or access points may be considered. However, it must be recognized that the corridor is an integral part of the City-wide and regional circulation system and that all traffic control measures must work in concert with one another. 'The desire to provide additional me, d/an openings or points of access to localized areas must be weighed against the Boulevard's ability to carry safely the projected volumes of traffic. TYPICAL MID-BLOCK LOCATION LAND USE Special .ty Commercial (SC) In an effort to establish the Corridor as a viable regional commercial area the plan provides for significant commercial opportunities along the boulevard. The land use designations and activities have been carefully selected to enhance the community design concept and improve its" commercial viability. The Plan is tailored to unique opportunities and constraints of selected areas, and contains special land use provisions highlighted below: Re~onallv Related Commercial (RC) This category is located immediately adjacent to the east side of the I-15 Freeway to take advan- tage of the land's freeway exposure and close proximity to the regional mall. The intent is to provide available environment for retailers of re- ~ional nature that will not locate within the mall ~self. This designation was incorporated into the Plan to facilitate specialized development of landmark and activity centers along the corridor. The intent here is to provide high quality, pedestrian-ori- ented activity areas, with eating establishments, entertainment and specialty shopping. The loca- tion of this designation is at key areas, as follows: * Bear Gulch * Vineyard Avenue Intersection (Thomas Brothers Winew) * Archibald Avenue Intersection In addition, the Plan calls for more u'aditional commercial, office, and residential developments, with focus on quality, balance, and community identity. IMPLEMENTATION To ensure that the plan area develops successfully, the implementation section provides suggested methods of Financing for needed public improvements. Cost estimates and proposed phasing of improvements are provided. This section includes a lot consolidation program which provides incentives for small lot owners to work together with the Redevelopment Agency to improve development potential at certain target areas. The Plan also recognizes the need to bring high sales volume businesses into the City, and this section suggests certain incentive to attract these strong market performers. In addition, it is recognized that the existing businesses along the corridor need to be helped in the corridor's revitalization with a small business assistance program with the Redevelopment Agency, Small Business Administration, and other proyams. Uniqueness. This quality can be derived from a single feature, a district-wide theme reflecting ethnic or historical themes, or an event which is staged in a special place each year. A sense of place in a shared past, which gives people a sense of belonging. 5.3 COMMUNITY DESIGN VOCABULARY In an effort to provide a unique com- munity image for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor, a variety of existing or pro- posed image enhancement elements will be provided or enhanced, designed to in- crease corridor identity. Vocabulary of these image giving elements include the fol low i ng: '-~ V section at major streets or landmarks along the Foothill Bou. levard Corridor. As such they areal ts.n of concentrated activity hiw ch igve identity to individual // subareas. Major Activity Centers located conrig to the Foothill Boulevard Corridor include the areas surrounding the following intersections: o 0 0 0 0 Foothill at San Bernardino Foothill at Vineyard Avenue Foothill at Archibald Avenue Foothill at Turner Avenue Foothill at Etiwanda Avenue The injection of small doses of urbanity at these key activity centers is suggested method for creating a more interesting, formal and diverse impression of the ..Foothill Corridor. The Activity Center at Foothill and San Bernardino is a more rural, informal village design concept. 5.3.2 Subu~n Parkway Transitions It is recognized that the Foothill Boulevard Corridor will not become a totally pedestrian oriented environment, Therefore, the five pedestrian oriented activity centers listed above, will be linked together by "suburban parkway" transition areas, These parkway transi- tion sections will consist of informal landscape treatments, dominated by drifts of London Planes, California Sycamore, and Purple Plum trees, Other parkway characteristics include rolling turf berms and meandering/undulating sidewalks, de- signed to complement informal landscape treatments, 5.3.3 Landmarks Specific elements of the environment that exhibit and promote an individual or uni- que identity include landmarks. E~ecause landmarks are, by definition, unique and distinct, they are also few in number. Landmarks are typically associated with historic structures/features or prominent land forms which exhibit memorable qual- ities and project a strong identity or image. Landmarks located contiguous to the Foothill Boulevard Corridor include' O O O o O O O O O O O O O The Sycamore Inn The Oso Bear Monument The remnants of the Cucamonga China Town The Thomas Brothers Winery The Virginia Dare Winery The First U.S. Post Office site in Cucamonga John and George Klusman Houses Mitchell House Mandala House Bell House Gu idera House Sacred Heart Aggazzotti Winery COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT 5.1 INTRODUCTION This section of the Specific Plan estab- lishes parameters within which the com- munity character for the entire Foothill Boulevard Corridor can be created. To do so, a number of issues and design concepts have been previously explored. However, at the core of all discussion and investigation has been the attempt to define community character in an accu- rate, comprehensive, and pragmatic manner. The Community Design Plan is primarily focused on the creation of aes- thetic character. It's purpose is to create a visual environment that evokes a distinctive and unifying image which is unique to Rancho Cucamonga. To accom- plish this task, the Foothill Boulevard Corridor must first distinguish itself from other major thoroughfares in nearby com- munities; and second, it must serve as a visually unifying concourse that links the entire community of Rancho Cucamonga. Lastly, it is important to have a design statement for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor with each contributing communi- ty design element skillfully orchestrated to promote a contiguous, cohesive, community design image. The community design section consists of the following components: Image Enhancement Features (5.2), define common community design qualities which enhance community image and identity. Community Design Vocabulary (5.3), defines and describes various image enhancement features including nodes/activity centers, suburban parkway transitions, landmarks, gateways, and views. ' Key Existing Community Design Feature (5.4), identifies a variety of existing community design features including prominent building struc- tures, and natural features. These elements hold potential for the Foothill Corridor. Overall Community Design Concept (5.5), describes overall design concepts related to subarea struc- ture, activity center and suburban parkway definitions, architecture, and landscape architecture. 5.2 IMAGE ENHANCEMENT FEATURES Community image is related to the way people experience the City - driving through it, observing its natural qualities and the character of it's buildings, walk- ing through commercial areas, and visiting specific destinations. The best communities have the following memorable image enhancement features: A clear sense of arrival through a distinct change in landscape, hard- scape, built areas, or special entrance mongmentation features. A civic, commercial, or cultural public urban open space, which de- fines the activities, history, com- merce, or naturat/manmade features which the community as a whole values. Typical public urban open spaces consist of plazas, courtyards, urban paseos, market streets, historic landmarks, and public parks. A clear orqanization of streets, identifiable districts, and landmarks which gives people a sense of direc- tion and orientation. The extent of confusion in traffic circulation, and the amount of congestion increasing- ly figures in people's perceptions of cities. COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT '.q.~ ~ 5.q.3 r:oothlll Archibald Intersection 2X Sycamore Inn This intersection is located at_ the center '~ The 5ycarnore Inn activity center is dom- of the Foothill Boulevard Corridor and J inated by a quality sit-down restaurant, holds potential for establishing a major, ~ complemented by small specialty oriented urban oriented, activity center. Develop- ~ restaurants, shops, and support offices. ment surrounding this intersection will promote pedestrian orient.ed reta!l .set- // Originally established in the 1880's this vices designed to serve the specialty /~ large two-story structure was constructed needs of the community. Major redevel- 1 as an inn/stage stop in the area com- opment on all corners, excluding the / munity known as Bear Gulch. The Millers Outpost Center, will promote Z/ architecture is characterized by chateau active commercial uses with_!n a pedes- . "~ and craftsman details. The building is trian dominated context. The opportunity / sheathed in vertical wood siding and has of establishing a "commons" or public / a moderately pitched gable roof with a urban open space shoul.d ebe xplored, de-Z~ native stone chimney. The building and signed to reinforce and promote I site are enhanced by the presence of pedestrian usage. ~ numerous mature California Sycamore trees. 5.q .4 ~" .:_.~.j3~ ~ ;":':;""";'~... '..."~i / Magic Lamp Restaurant -~ ' "'::::::::"~" ' ' _ .L= '.-.~::::.~:: ~':-~~1 - 3 The Magic Lamp Restaurant is located in .--) :~-J .LZ-~ ~ii~ii!i!i.~..~:~-~.,,~1 i, 3 an eclectic building which is character- ~. : .... '"'::::::;z.:: ' ' .... / ized by brick walls, and a unique clay ========================== -~ '"~0 / tiled hip roof. The roof of the structure · :' .'....:.: : ~ ~.i : -' . is composed of a variety of roof tiles . stacked in such a fashion as to provide a !~./~:.:~ ....:..:~j ii , rich textured effect. The restaurant lies ~ within the Bear Gulch activity area. · 25' URBAN SETBACK · PEDESTRIAN LEVEL ARCHITECTURE STEPPED TO UPPER LEVELS · FORMAL LANDSCAPE ARRANGEMENT · URBAN STREETSCAPE VOCABULA · MAJOR URBAN DESIGN STATEMENT ALONG FOOTHILL · PUBLIC PLAZA SPACE PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES Eucalyptus Windrows The remnants of a windrow are found on either side of Foothill Boulevard, east of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge crossing which traverses the boulevard. The trees are mature and appear healthy, although are not maintained and set a distinctive open space character along Foothill Boulevard. COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT 5,5 OVERALL COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT The overall Community Design Concept is comprised of a hierarchy of urban design components which range from the devel- opment of large subareas, to specifically located district activity centers. The A ~: 2.~~~'~~~~ ivit¥ Centers Each subarea within the planning area is punctuated by an urban oriented activity center, Typically located at major inter- sections, these activity centers function to provide a district level focal point intent of the Community Design Concept which ultimately increases district level is to provide a broad-brushed overview of density. The activity centers will be qeneral design components which ulti- j composed of urban oriented specialty mately lead to the development of / commercial uses, designed in such a man- specific design guidelines. her as to accommodate pedestrian orient- ~ ed activities. Individual structures and The overall Community Design Concept large commercial shopping centers will be consists of the following components: designed in such a manner as to promote an urban oriented "Rancho Winery o Subarea structure .Reviva. l" the.me complemented by higher o Activity centers intensity built fo~ o Suburban parkways o Overall architectural concept o Overall landscape architectural concept 5.5.1 Subarea Structure in an attempt to provide individual district identity, the planning area has been segmented into four distinct sub- areas. Each subarea contains an activity center or focal point, such as a concen- tration of urban oriented specialty uses, which is intended to increase the "image- ability" of each individual subarea. These separate subarea identities will promote a sense of place for the residents and visitors to the Specific Plan area, and will ultimately enhance property values. II-5.8 COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT 1I-5.9 Suburban Parkways Suburban parkways will be designed to link individual activity centers. The parkways will be designed with informal clusters of trees and rolling turf berms, which evoke pastoral, suburban oriented, qualities. S Overall Architectural Concept 5.5.5 Overall Landscape Architectural Concept The overall architectural concept is characterized by architectural elements which complement Rancho Cucamonga's heritage, A diversity of architectural styles are allowed within the corridor. rather than one specific style, in an effort to promote a richness of archi- tectural character. While no specific architectural theme is required. "Rancho Cucamonga Heritage" architectural styles such as California Barn, winery, mission. agriculture character are encouraged. The Landscape Concept for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor proposes the use of a specific palette of trees in designated areas. designated to reinforce both urban and suburban architectural features, The activity centers will distinguish from suburban parkway areas to the use of formal urban oriented tree plantings except as noted in Bear Culch, These formal tree plantings will border all activity centers and will define these areas as being higher intensity urban oriented districts. Informal plantings will provide a casual backdrop to suburban parkway areas which lie between activity nodes (see graphic). The informal plantings will be located between activity centers in order to relate to these lower intensity suburban transition areas. In addition, the overall landscape concept shall incorporate a mixture of landscape and hardscape features using native materials. COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT LAND USE CONCEPT 6.1 INTRODUCTION The Specific Plan Component Section includes a variety of individual component plans which define the overall framework for development within the planning area. Major components include: o Overall Land Use Concept o Land Use Categories and Types o Subarea Structure o Vehicular Circulation Concept o Community Design Concept o Implementation The intent of these concept plans is to describe, in detail, various pianning con- cepts related to the items listed above, in order to outline an evolution or process designed to transform broad-brushed goals, obiectives, and policies into specific design and development regul- ations. The concept plans are in direct response to the various implementing actions listed in the goals, objectives, and policy section. 6.2 OVERALL LAND USE CONCEPT The Overall Land Use Concept is based on the concept of dividing the planning area into four maior subareas; all of which should be punctuated by higher in- tensity urban activity centers. Subareas were determined by various environmental features; such as topography, recent de- velopment patterns, architecture, blight, physical form, and circulation routes. The activity centers are designed as neighborhood/subarea focal points. For example Bear Culch Village, which already contains a variety of quality sit-down oriented restaurant uses, provides an overriding "restaurant row" theme which is unique to its subarea. Other subareas within the planning area also contain concentrations of unique land uses which foster the potential to create and strengthen higher intensity activity centers. Specific land uses within the planning area also contribute to the diversity of the planning area. As is evident when viewing the Overall Land Use Plan, the planning area contains a variety of land uses ranging from higher intensity com- mercial oriented uses; such as conven- ience, specialty, and regional related commercial designations, to residential uses. Other land uses include office, light industrial, and public oriented uses. Related to these land uses are their accompanyin9 Development Standards (see Section 9.0) which provide the necessary setbacks and landscaping to buffer the adjacent properties. See the Overall Land Use Plan Map. 11-6.1 LAND USE CONCEPT RESOLUI~ONNO. 91-276 A RESOI/ri~ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAN(/qO ~, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FCOIMI~n BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ~ NO. 91-01, AM~qDING THE FCOTW~.T. BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE 1/4E pARC~. C~NSISTINS OF APPRD~Y 8.3 .ACRES AT THE NO!qI~{EAST CORNER OF FCXJi~IILL ~ AND ~AV~I~UE ~ ~ 4 FINDINGS IN SUPPORT q}IER~DF. APN: 227-152-18 AND 30 A. Recitals. (i) The city of Rancho Cucamonga _ha~ initiated an application for Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Amendment No. 91-01 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Araendment is referred to as "the application." (ii) On July 10, 1991, the Planning C~m~dssion of the city of Rancho Cucamonc/a conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the application. Following the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning C~L,,~ission adopted its Resolution No. 91-95, thereby rec~_ndi~g that the City Council adopt Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan ~t No. 91-01. (iii) On Septenfoer.lS, 1991, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonqa conducted a duly noticed public hearing and ooncluded said hearing on that date. (iv) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREPOE, the City C~ncil of the City of Rancho Cucamor~/a does hereby find, determine and resolve as followre: 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 abcve-referenoed public hearing on September 18, 1991, including written and oral testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The amendment pertains to a + 8.3 acre parcel of land which is locat~4~ at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue with a street frontage of _+900 feet along Foothill Boulevard and _+400 feet along Roches~ Avenue ar~ is presently vacant. Said parcel is currently designat_~__ as "OP" (Office Professional); and (b) Tne property to the north is designated for residential uses and is developed with single family homes. The property to the west is designat_~4_ for office and c~_rcial uses and is vacant. The property to the south is designat_~9 for ~ial uses and is developed with a single family residence. The property to the ~m~t is designated for utility and flood control facilities. and is developed with such; ar~ Resolution No. 91-276 Page 2 (c) This amernlment will incorporate the _+8.3 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Roch~ Avenue into Subarea 4 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan as an Activity Center; (d) ~ amendment will "tie" together the visual aspects of Foothill Boulevard as a major ccmm~_~cial corridor through the implementation of streetscape and site design standards contaLned within the Foot_hill Boulevard Specific Plan. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to t_his Council during the above-referenced public hearing 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 Amendment will provide for development of a comprehensively planned urban c~m~nity within the District that is superior to develog~ent otherwise allowable under alternate regulations; and (b) That the ~t will provide for development within the District in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development and ~ management policies of the City; and (c) ~nat the Amendment will provide for the construction, improvement, or extension of tz-dnsportation facilities, public utilities, ar~ public services recovered by develotm~nt with the District. 4. ~lis Council hereby certifies that the project has been reviewed and considered in c~mpliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 ar~, further, th~ Council hereby issues a Neqative Declaz-ation. 5. NCW, ~iREFORE, BE IT RESOLVtD, based upon the findings ar~ conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, that this Council hereby approves and adopts Foothill Boule~ Specific Plan Amendment 91-01 as attached in Exhibit "A". PAS6q~, APPRCKrfD, and ADOtrl~Dthis 18thday of September, 1991. Alexmnder, Buquet, Stout, Williams, Wright NOES: None Resolution No. 91-276 Page 3 De~ J. ~a~City Clerk I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY c~.WRK of the City of Rancho C~camonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing P~solution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonqa, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of Se~, 1991. Executed tb~ 19th day of ~, 1991 at Rancho Cucamonc3a, California. I1'1 X I I ~ I I I 1"()()'1'1 II1.1. I~,()I. 11.I.;VAI~,I) .SI'I'~('11.'I(' 1) I ./% N PLANNING SUB-AREA 4 -SETTING V()~)'I'1111.I. I~()I I.ILVz\l~.l) PLANNING SUB-AFIEA 4 CIFICUL ATIOI~I CONCEPT u=~ t~ ~DO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD DESIGN SUPPLEMENT Amending the Terra Vista Community Plan, Victoria Community Plan, and Industrial Area Specific Plan. !. INTRODUCTION WHAT IS THIS SUPP! FMFNT AROUT? On September 16, 1987, the City Council approved the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (F'BSP). The Ft3SP was enacted to provide a unified developrmmt scheme for the Foothill Boulevard corridor through the corru-nurdty. Of prime importance to the FRSP are the special streetscape design provisions which "tie" together Lhe visual aspects of this commercial roadway. *Missing Link' Area Vtc t or ia'~'"~ / o Flgure 1 -Mlsstng Link Area The portion of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and the Interstate 15 Freeway (I-15) was not a part of the specific plan study; therefore, its provisions did not apply to the development of this "miss- ing link." At the time of the FBSP approval, the City Council and Planning Commission expressed a desire to include significant design l;~ovisions of the plan in the development of the "missing link." This amendment to the Terra Vista Community Plan Cl-VCP), the Victoria Community Plan (VCP), and the Industrial Area Specific Plan (ISP) is proposed to include sped.tic streetre:ape design provisions of the F'BSP in the develop- ment of the properties adjacent to Foothill Boulevard. WHFRF DO!=.~ IT APPI Y? The following provisions will apply to all properties bordering Foothill Boulevard within the TVCP. VC-'P, and ISP. This amendment augments the development regu,lations and standards of the TVC"P, VCP. arid ISP. When an issue, condition, or situation occurs which is not covered or provided for in this amendment provisions of the TVCP, VCP, or ISP, the regulations of the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are most applicable to the issue, condition, or situation shall apply. !!. COMMUNITY DESIGN CONCEPT The Foothill Boulevard Design Supplerrent is intended to extend the concepts of the Foothill Boule- vard Specific Plan to the "missing link" through the creation of a dynamic concourse that is attractive and of high quality with a unEying community design image reflective of the community heritage and identity, providing an economically viable setting for a balanced mixture of commercial and residential uses with safe, effident circulation and access. Create a community image that expresses and enhances the unique character and identity of Rancho Cucamonga. B. ORJFCTIVFS: Develop a streetscape system which designates major intersections as activity centers and emphasizes the suburban parkways betweean the activi~ centers as vehicular areas. Promote compatible building elevations which afford a h~ scale at pedestrian areas and provide transitions to buildings of greater height, while protecting adjoining residential conditions. Promote appropriate landscape treatments throughout the corridor, partioilarly those that are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and wind r~sistant within intense urban conditions. Provide for the control of visually objectionable views, such as outdoor storage and loading areas, through proper site design and screening. C. PO~ ICIF$: Develop consistent streetscape and architectural palettes which are sensitive to creating a "herit. age" statement for Foothill Boulevard. Require compliance with community design guidelines in plans for new development and expansion or r~levelopment of existing development and make community design a major consideration in site plan review and approval. UtiLize landscape materials which are clean, 'safe, wind resistant, and relatively low maintev, ance. Formal forms and configurations should be utilized at activity center nodes while less formal configurations should be utilized throughout the parkway links between nodes. Designate special landscape and architectural features at major intm'sections. Combine thereat< plantings with contemporary architectural statements designed to promote a distinctive character for the activity centers. Chang~ in paving materials, lighting, signing, and siting of adjacent structures should occur at major intersections to enhance their distinctivehess. ?~)1 i!i.DESIGN GUIDELINES A.. pmmo located. The activity centers ar~ located contiguous to Foothill Boulevard as indicated in Figure 2. Figure 2 - Activity Center Locations Because thr~ corne='s of the Haven Avenue intersection are fully or partrally developed, the devel- opment provisions of the activity center ave limited to those streetscape and l~ndscape improvements within the public right-of-way. Therefore, many of the following standards apply only to the Milliken Avenue a~/ Rochester Avenue activity centres: a. All building orientations will relate to the Foothill Boulevard frontage. The building setback areas w~ be ~ pedestrian zones with special hardscape materials, formal landscape arrange- ments, and pedestrian level lighting. b. Streetscape elements such as boilards, crosswalks with special paving materials, light standards, and street furniture should be uniform throughout the Foothill Boulevard corridor. c. The concept within the activity center is to incorporate a formal, regularly spaced, street tree planring system utilizing a palette of irfformally shaped, colorful trees. d. The urban or formal streetscape design characteristic of the activity center should extend along Foothill Boulevard and secondary/intersecting streets to a point of logical transition to the suburban parkway. Typically, the design will extend to at least the first driveway or as modified through the design review process. The ext~nt of the urban streetscape should be able to adjust to changes in public ns:hr. of-way conditions, such as right turn lanes and bus bays. 2. Site Planning: a. At activity centers, buildings may be placed at or adjacent to the front s~tback line to create a more appealing, active su-eetscape. Front yard areas of parking lots dominating the streetscene are specifically prohibited. b. Multi-s~ry buildings shall be designed to relate to the pedestrian level. All ground story facades shall be desis~.,cl to relate to the human scale. This can be accomplished through the breaking of facades into bays and the signage brought down in size and location. Further, this reduction in scale can be established through the use of elea'nent~ which m-ld horizontal articulation to the facades. Examples of these elements include pedestrian arcades and awnings. (Milliken & Rochester only.) c. Buildings shall be designed to eliminate a fragmented, strip commercial appearance and should be oriented to t. he a~:ivity center (MilZiken &: Rochester only). d. A~chit~xtre and outdoor spaces along Foothill Boulevard sh~l be integrally designed and oriented toward the pedestrian experience. The experience should be visually diverse and stimulating and should include activities that create a sense of variety and interest (Milliken & Rochester only). e. Structures, pathways, and landscaping shall be incorporated within the site so as to ensure ease of access from one site to adjoining sites in a safe mariner. f. Building entrances shall be designed to acco~ate logical pedestrian access from the Foothill Boulevard fight-of-way. This may include direct entrances from Foothill Boulevard, separations in the buildings that allow access to the interior plata areas, or other appropriate methods. 3. Architectural Concept: a. Within individual activity center, the architectural style should be consistent to provide continuity of design at the intersection. 1. Milliken Activity Center - There are no existing buildings located at the Milliken activity center intersection. A.s a result, the Development Review process will establish the flavor for the area when reviewing the development proposals. New developments need not "duplicate" the architec~ral s~le of previous submittals but must be compatible in terms of architecture and orientation with the other comer(s) of the totersection. 2. Rochester Activity Center - New proposals shall consider and respect the architectural style of existing buildings. For example, the A~,-a:,7~tti Winery at the southeast comer of Foot. hill and Rochester, is a potential National Historic Registry candidate. Any proposals for this activity center should be designed to be compatible with this structure. This does not mean that new proposals must emulate the architectural style of the winery but, rather, that they must complement existing buildings. b. Differentiate the ground floor facades from the second floor in recognition of the differences in the character of activities at the ground floor level. Examples include, but are not limited to. use of storefront glass, stepped-back or'tiered forms, fenestration0 and other appropriate architectural leatuft', faci0g Foothill Boulevard, Milliken Avenue, and Rochester Avenue. 7/91 Page 5 ~ 4. Landscape Ooncept: The activity centers shall be distinguished from suburban (informal) parkway areas through the use of formal, urban tr~e plantings. These formal plantings shall border all activity centers and shall define these are. as as being higher intensity, urban districts. The plantings stxall corksist of ~n offse~ double row of Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroernia indica) trees along each road frontage. Addi- tional plant materials ( ev~ canopy trees, palms, etc.) may be introduced to supplement the Crape Myrtle as a backdrop. The type and location of the additiorml materials should be based on the particular buiding design, scale, and set:back. Figure 3- Activity Center Concepts/Examples Page6 B. SUBURBAN PARKWAYS: 1. Streetscape: a. The paxkways will be designed with irfformal dusters of trees, rolling turf betres, and meandering/undulating sidewalks evoking pastoral, suburban qualities. b. Stre~cscape elements such as bollards, crosswalks with special paving, light standards, and street furniture shall be identical in style and f'ir~sh to those used in the FBSP area. 2. Architectural Concept: a. The archit~al characteristics shall be governed by the existing standards of the Development Code, TVCP, VCP, and ISP. b. tn situations where buildings are highly visible from the side streets and/or adjacent parking areas, special emphasis shall be placed on creating architectural interest. 3. Landscape concept: The plantings will consist of in.formal treatments, dominated by London Plane (Platanus acerffolia), California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), and Flowering Plum (P'runus cerasifera) trees. Other species may be used to accent and/or supplement these desigrmted tree types. The type and location of these species should be reviewed in conjunction with specific development proposals. C. PARKWAY TRANRITIONS: in order to provide a gradual transition from the urban acldvity centers to the suburban, ixfformal parkways, "parkway transitions" will be introduced along the corridor. Parkway transitions are designed to blend the formal hardscape and tree planting pattern of the activity centers with the informal landscape and hardscape treatrrtmt of the suburban parkways. Specifically, the parkway transition is characterized by a 75-foot to 150-foot zone, dominated by Flowering Plum trees. Other tree species may be introduced to supplement the Flowering Plum to assist in creaffng a smooth transition. / ..---"~ ...,;, .~,,~-,---L-~'.~ '- "'~'.~"Cc"i~ t ,'f""~. , : /~.~,''-.. '\ ~l~.~---~'z~4'_:'.~>. --:,~'~r \:x~ ,L_:.:.'~.~:>,,~.__~A~L.--~.. ",~_~.~---~.:- - %. ~"--....~., ~' ' - ' "'.~&.--."? ,, d.~ ''%/ ~"':.~"-------q . ............. ~~---"~'-,-~ ~--~ ~~~_~-~3~-:?-;,~ ~ - ~: ~ :.__, ~ . ~. ~ ~ , ..... ' x, · ~:t' .~r ..... ?. ~~-- -. -' · ~ Primary Tr.e (Sycamore) ~- Accent Tree (Flowering Plum) ~ Mounded Turf Figure 5 - Parkway Transition Page 7