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2010/05/12 - Agenda Packet - Planning Commission
lArs'\446 PLANNING COMMISSION Sig" 1-4-40 AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA MAY 12, 20113 11 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. . CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Chairman Fletcher Vice Chairman Munoz Oaxaca_ Howdyshell Wimberly II. ANNOUNCEMENTS.°; : ; I III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I April 28, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes 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. A. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -A proposal to remodel the exterior of Buildings A through K (Buildings L through N are not-a-part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road-APN: 1076- 481-25 through -35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. 1 of 4 'fib y PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA L � �- MAY 12, 2010 RANCHO CUCAMONGA B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00397 - NORWALK BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH - JOHN KIM -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 7,442 square foot church on 1.04-acres of land in two phases (Phase I: 4,977 square feet; Phase II: 2,472 square feet) in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre)within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of East Avenue, generally south of the 210 Freeway and south of the 1-15 Freeway at 7384 East Avenue -APN: 1100-051-03. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Project. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681-AT&T WIRELESS - A request to install a 45 foot- high wireless communication equipment mounted on a 50 foot-high monopalm in the Regional Related Office Commercial District, in the Foothill Boulevard Districts, Subarea 4, located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-031-28. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities). D. NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00152- CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to operate a heavy equipment sales and rental business that will sell and lease trailers for heavy trucks on a partially developed property of approximately 4.2-acres in the General Industrial (GI) District(Subarea 14), located at 9366 Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 0229-321-11. This project is categorically exempt • per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. V. :j PUBLIC-COMMENTS`. This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. VI. . COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS • 2 of 4 • , l PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4-so ! MAY 12, 2010 RANCHO CUCAMONGA VII. ADJOURNMENT 1 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, Lois J. Schrader, 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 May 6, 2010, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. e.......„. :::,,e;b72,_ If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to 1111 ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,you may simply indicate that you agree with . a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. - Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. 3of4 #Cite;\ PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA L444 i' MAY 12, 2010 RANCHO CUCAMONGA All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. The deadline for submitting these items is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, one week prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission Secretary receives all such items. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,124 for maps and$2,231 for all other decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas and minutes can be found at • http://www.ci.rancho-cucamoncia.ca.us • 4 of 4 • 7., Vicinity Map Planning Commission Meeting Ma y 12 , 2010 _______________ _ ........; !._.i I 1 ri Ir..l i L I c 'a c t6 C y i RI I a. �c 7) d Z as I � cu I m I I l� Y V 0 3 A F- .% • 19th St•`"') 1111 — al ill a ir Base Line'• '�' �,- Base Line of: r B i Church a� , PFAUr.:....1 r / Foothill �r �*µ, . : Foothill Arrow� � •Arrow c 1 ea 8th=� " 3 y• 6th N 6th o I m ! v m co 4th 4th 1 < x = Minilli, ,i k 4th A D III * Meeting Location: City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive STAFF REPORT PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1_44 RANCHO CUCAMONGA DATE: May 12, 2010 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A proposal to remodel the exterior of Buildings A through H and Building K(Buildings J and L through N are not a part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast comer of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road — APN's: 1076-481-25 through -35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. BACKGROUND: This item was originally scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing on February 24, 2010, but was continued to a later date since the application did not receive a recommendation of approval by the Design Review Committee held on February 2, 2010. The 4110 application has been revised and is now being presented to the Planning Commission for review and action. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Site - Shopping- Center — Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista. Community Plan North - Single-Family Residences and Day Care Facility — Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan South - Single-Family Residences — Medium (M) Low-Medium (LM) Residential Districts, Terra Vista Community Plan East - Single-Family Residences — Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan West - Single-Family Residences— Low (L) Residential District B. General Plan Designations: Site - Neighborhood Commercial North - Low Medium Residential South - Medium and Low-Medium Residential East - Low-Medium Residential West - Low-Residential C. Site Characteristics: The project site is a parcel of approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is approximately 884 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to • south). The site is developed with a shopping center comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with Item A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00880—LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION May 12, 2010 Page 2 • a combined floor area of approximately 132,000 square feet (Exhibit D): Of the 13 buildings, seven (7) of them are contiguous to each other and form a single crescent-shaped 'strip' that is generally located at the northeast part of the site. This 'strip' is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings (Buildings B, D, and F), two of these are occupied by Ralphs Market and Petco while the third is the former Longs Drugs retailer(currently vacant). The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant buildings (Buildings A, C, E, and G — alternately Shops 1 through 4, respectively). The other five (5) buildings are single- or multi-tenant pad buildings (Pads H through N), which are located along the street frontage along the south and west sides of the site. All buildings are owned by the applicant except Building B and Pad Buildings J, L, and M (labeled on the Site Plan as Burger King, Coco's Restaurant, and Citibank, respectively). The property is surrounded on all sides by single-family residential development. The zoning of the property is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium and Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of.the properties to the west is Low (L) Residential District. ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant proposes to significantly renovate the exterior elevations of the strip buildings and Pads H and K. The renovations consist of a new color scheme, adding a new decorative stone veneer at various locations, such as the tower elements and the columns at major entrances, redesigning the cornices at the top of the parapets, and adding new trim and fabric awnings (Exhibit E). The basic physical characteristics of each building will remain unchanged. There will be no increase in the height or floor area of the buildings, or the addition or removal of colonnades, tower elements, and other significant features. As. Pad J (Citibank, etc.), Pad L (Coco's Restaurant), and Pad M (Burger King) are under separate ownership, the renovations to those buildings will be limited to the new color scheme to match the other buildings. Also included in the proposal is the planting of new water efficient landscaping throughout the site (Exhibit F). Not included in this proposal are any land use entitlements, review of operational characteristics and impacts of existing and/or future tenants, or signs. Pad N, which has Blockbuster as a principal tenant, is not a part of this application as it will be demolished to allow for the construction of a new gas station canopy during a second phase of the revisions that the applicant plans for the center. This second phase will be submitted as a separate application and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action at a later date. B. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Munoz, Stewart, and Granger) three times. The first review occurred on February 2, 2010, (Exhibit G) and at that time the Committee deemed it unacceptable for forwarding to the Planning Commission for review and action. The Committee concluded that the proposed architectural revisions to the shopping center were not consistent with the quality and level of • A-2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION • May 12, 2010 . . Page 3 detail of the original Mission-inspired architecture. The proposed revisions, including the elimination of the curvilinear parapets; the removal of key architectural details/elements such as the quatrefoils and decorative tile work; and replacement of existing, mature landscaping, diminished and downgraded the character of the shopping center. The revisions and addition- of new details/elements proposed by the applicant were supposed to represent a new theme for the center, but the Committee did not believe the changes were sufficient in scope to express the new theme at the same level of architectural caliber as the original design. The Committee directed the applicant to add more details/elements (or enhance those already presented), increase the application of materials, and consider other means to further express and execute the new theme while providing the same quality of architecture as the original. Because the Committee did not recommend approval, the Planning Commission public hearing that was originally scheduled to be held on February 24, 2010, was continued to a date to be specified later(Exhibit J). The applicant revised the proposal and resubmitted it for a second Committee review on April 6, 2010, (Exhibit H). After staff reviewed the revisions, it was concluded that the majority of the changes were satisfactory and recommended approval with conditions. During the meeting, the Committee concluded that the revisions made by the architect in response to their direction on February 2, 2010, were a significant improvement of the original proposal. The revised proposal includes: changes to the parapet so that the curvilinear design is maintained; more stackstone than originally proposed; more detailed and enhanced decorative features at the upper level of several tower elements; and the addition of a horizontal "beltline" and quatrefoils. However, the Committee noted that there were still some uncertainties/deficiencies that required remedy, including the need to: add stackstone on elevations of each building where- none was proposed (particularly the pad buildings); enhance several decorative tile features on the walls of Buildings B and F; and modify the existing trash enclosures so that they comply with the City's current design standard. The applicant further revised the proposal and resubmitted it for a third Committee review on April 20, 2010, (Exhibit I). During this meeting the Committee noted that most of the requested revisions were completed with only some minor details to be addressed that could be incorporated as Conditions of Approval. The last issue that remained to be resolved was the modification of the twelve (12) trash enclosures in order to comply with the City standard. The City standard for commercial projects includes a roll-up door, overhead trellis, and a separate pedestrian access to the bins (Exhibit L). The applicant indicated that the expense of modifying the trash enclosures to comply was excessive (Exhibit K). An alternate design was offered that included a new overhead trellis but would use the existing walls and swing gates of each enclosure. The enclosure would not have separate pedestrian access (Exhibit M). The Committee considered the applicant's alternative but determined that it was unacceptable. The Committee indicated that as the applicant was upgrading the architecture of the buildings and landscaping in the parking lot and around the buildings, the trash enclosures need to be upgraded as well. This direction is consistent with Development Code • Section 17.10.060-C-2-c, which requires a coordination of materials/colors, and • A-3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00880—LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION May 12, 2010 • Page 4 architecture for "trash enclosures as part of the total architectural package for the project." The Committee explained to the applicant that the City standard was adopted to minimize potential nuisance issues such as "fugitive" trash, appearance, and noise. Staff researched the design standard and determined that the standard was adopted as part of the approval of a commercial center, located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hellman Avenue that was under review at in 1987, (related file: Conditional Use Permit CUP87-16) — this standard design has been in use ever since. The applicant's commercial center was approved in 1986, (related file: Conditional Use Permit CUP86-05) prior to the adoption of the standard. The applicant stated that he could not comply with this last requirement; nevertheless, he requested that the application be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. The Committee does not recommend approval of this application. Although the applicant is opposed to retrofitting the trash enclosures, staff acknowledges that the applicant has made substantial progress from the original proposal and that the overall project is consistent with the design goals and policies of the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission. Staff believes that the application can be approved provided that the applicant retrofits the trash enclosures as requested by the Committee. A Condition of Approval to reconstruct the trash enclosure per current City standard for commercial projects is in the Resolution of Approval. The Planning Commission may want to discuss alternative proposals as well, including retrofitting onlyy some of the more prominently visible trash enclosures or allowing the applicant to reconstruct the trash enclosures according to the design alternative they have offered. C. Environmental-Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), because the proposal only contemplates architectural changes to the exterior elevations of the buildings with no expansion of any of the building's floor area. With the exception of new landscaping, no significant changes to the site, such as relocated vehicle access points, removal/addition of paved areas, etc., are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Development Review DRC2009-00880 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval, which includes a Condition of Approval to reconstruct the trash enclosure per current City standard. 111 A-4 • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00880—LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION • May 12, 2010 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, .6)111,4 R J/A1/(1/11 Ja s R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director J RT:MS\ds Attachments: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Aerial Map Exhibit C - Site Utilization Map Exhibit D - Site Plan Exhibit E - Building Elevations (Existing and Proposed) Exhibit F - Landscape Plan Exhibit G - Design Review Committee Action Comments (February 2, 2010) Exhibit H - Design Review Committee Action Comments(April 6, 2010) Exhibit I - Design Review Committee Action Comments (April 20, 2010) Exhibit J Planning Commission Staff Report(February 24, 2010) Exhibit K Correspondence from the Applicant • Exhibit L - City Standard for Commercial/Residential Trash Enclosures • Exhibit M - Alternate Trash Enclosure Design Proposed by the Applicant Draft Resolution of Approval for Development Review DRC2009-00880 • A-5 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. _. - _ Mike Smith February 2, 2010 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — A proposal to reriiodel the.exterior.,of.Buildings A through K (Buildings L and M are not-a-part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1076-481-25 through 35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Design Parameters: The project site is a parcel of approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is approximately 884 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to south). The site is developed with a shopping center comprised of 13 buildings with a combined floor area of about 132,000 square feet (Exhibit A). Of the 13 buildings, 7 of them (Buildings A through G) are contiguous to each other and form a continuous block that is generally located at the northeast corner of the site. The other 5 buildings are single-tenant pad buildings (J, L, and M) or multi-tenant buildings (H, K, and N), which are located along either the Base Line Road or Haven Avenue street frontage along the south and west sides of the site. All buildings are owned by the applicant except Buildings L and M, which are owned by the operators of Coco's Restaurant and Burger King, respectively. The property is surrounded on all sides by single-family residential development. The zoning of the property is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) • District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium and Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is Low (L) Residential District. The applicant proposes to significantly renovate the exterior elevations of Buildings A through K. The renovations consist of a new color scheme, adding a new decorative stone veneer at various locations, such as the tower elements and the columns at major entrances, which are currently finished with stucco (Exhibit B); redesigning the parapets and associated cornices so that they are straight instead of curvilinear (Exhibit C); removing the exposed rafter tails (Exhibit D); and adding new trim and fabric awnings. The basic physical characteristics of each building will remain unchanged; there will be no increase in the height or floor area of the buildings or the addition or removal of colonnades, tower elements, and other significant features. As Buildings L (Coco's Restaurant) and M (Burger King) are under separate ownership, the renovations to those buildings will be limited to the new color scheme only to match the other buildings. Also included in the proposal, is the planting of new water efficient landscaping throughout the site and the installation of new hardscape and plaza areas. Building N (Blockbuster and others) will be demolished to allow for the construction of a new gas station canopy during a second phase of the revisions that the applicant plans for the center. This second phase will be submitted under a separate application and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action at a later date. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. .1. The applicant is removing from the south elevation of Building B (formerly Long's Drug) and the west elevation of Building.F (Ralph's Market) a Mission-inspired, decorative tile/planter features (see Exhibit E) and replacing them with bare stucco. In addition, reconstruction of the existing EXHIBIT G A-24 • • DRC ACTION AGENDA February 2, 2010 Page 2 • "Spanish" parapet design elements to a new horizontal configuration is proposed. In staff's opinion, it does not appear to be necessary or an architectural enhancement to remove such features. Staff suggests keeping these features in-place, or if they cannot remain, installing similar decorative features as replacements that will further complement the proposed exterior changes. 2. The applicant is removing decorative quatrefoils that are located at the tower elements and some of the primary entrances to each building (Exhibit F). In place of the quatrefoils, the applicant proposes signs. Staff recognizes the need for signs to identify tenants. However, staff suggests incorporating smaller quatrefoils, and/or installing them elsewhere or proposing a new, compatible decorative element instead of removing them altogether. 3. The Landscape Plan proposes the removal of existing mature trees, planter areas, shrubs, turf and seat walls. For example, the applicant is proposing to remove all existing Sycamore Trees along the primary east to west drive aisle off Haven Avenue and the north to south drive aisle off Base Line Road that leads to Ralph's Market and replace with Mexican Fan Palms. Also, the planter area in front of Ralph's Market will be demolished and replaced with pots with shrubs at the columns, and tables with umbrellas will be installed at select locations. The Committee,should review the proposed hardscape improvements, tree and plant removals and the proposed plant palette changes and provide comment as needed. 4, The design of the trash enclosures is not consistent with the current City standard which includes roll-up doors, overhead trellis, and separate entrance for people. The Committee may wish to consider upgrading the enclosures most visible to the public, i.e. those in the parking lot area (Exhibit G). Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the III Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall. 2. All accessory structures, such as the trash enclosures shall, at a minimum, be painted to match the new color scheme of the shopping center. 3. An application to amend the existing Uniform Sign Program (USP #64) and fee shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits for the exterior reconstruction/renovation of the buildings. 4. The proposed removal of any trees shall require the submittal of a Tree Removal Permit application and fee prior to removal of the trees. If the option exists to preserve/protect in-place existing trees, that alternative shall be pursued first. Staff Recommendation: The proposed architectural, landscape, and hardscape demolition and landscape plant palette changes will substantially alter the existing built environment and cumulatively create a dramatically different look and visual impact for the established, Mission-inspired neighborhood center. Staff recommends that the Committee review the proposed exterior changes in light of the Major Issues outlined and provide input and direction. With the Major Issues addressed to the satisfaction of the Committee, staff recommends that the project be approved and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the application and deemed it unacceptable for forwarding to the Planning • Commission for review and action. The Committee concluded that the architectural revisions to the shopping center were not consistent with the quality of the original design. The proposed revisions, A-25 • • DRC ACTION AGENDA February 2, 2010 Page 3 including the elimination of the curvilinear parapets; the removal of key architectural details/elements such as the quatrefoils and decorative tile work; and replacement of existing, mature landscaping, diminished and downgraded the character of the shopping center. The revisions and addition of new details/elements proposed by the applicant were supposed to represent a new theme for the center but the Committee did not believe the changes were sufficient in scope to express the new theme at the same level of architectural caliber as the original design. The Committee directed the applicant to add more details/elements (or enhance those already presented), increase the application of materials, and consider other means to further express and execute the new theme while providing the same quality of architecture as the original. The revised plans are to be submitted for review by the Committee prior to review and action by the Planning Commission. Staff indicated that the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for this item on February 24, 2010, would be continued to a future date. Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger S S A-26 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS February 2, 2010 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donald Granger Senior Planner • • . , A38 F _ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith April 6, 2010 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A proposal to remodel the exterior of Buildings A through K (Buildings L through N are not-a-part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1076-481-25 through -35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Background: This application was previously reviewed by the Design Review Committee on February 2, 2010. The Committee reviewed the application and deemed it unacceptable to forward to the Planning Commission for review and action. The Committee concluded that the architectural revisions to the shopping center were not consistent with the quality of the original design. The proposed revisions, including the elimination of the curvilinear parapets; the removal of key architectural details/elements such as the quatrefoils and decorative tile work; and the replacement of the existing, mature landscaping diminished and downgraded the character of the shopping center. The revisions and addition of the new details/elements proposed by the applicant were supposed to represent a new theme for the center, but the Committee did not believe the changes were sufficient in scope to express the new theme at the same level of architectural caliber as the original design. The Committee directed • the applicant to add more details/elements (or enhance those already presented), increase the application of materials, and consider other means to further express and execute the new theme, while providing the same quality of architecture as the original (Attachment A). As noted in the previous Design Review Committee Action agenda dated February 2, 2010, the basic physical characteristics of each building will remain unchanged; there will be no increase in the height or floor area of the buildings, or the addition or removal of colonnades, tower elements, and other significant features. Buildings L and M are under separate ownership, and the renovations to those buildings will be limited to the new color scheme only to match Building N (Blockbuster is the primary tenant). Buildings L and M will be demolished to allow for the construction of a new gas station canopy during the second phase of the revisions. This second phase will be submitted under a separate application and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action at a later date. Revisions to the Proposal: In response to the Committee's comments, the applicant has revised their proposal as follows: 1. The existing curvilinear parapets on all of the subject buildings will be replaced with a parapet that will have similar curvilinear features, or they will be reconstructed with new moldings and repainted. Previously, the applicant proposed replacing these parapets with straight horizontal parapets. 2. The application of stackstone veneer will be increased. For example: a. More stackstone veneer will be applied on the tower elements of anchor buildings (formerly known as Longs Drugs and the existing Ralphs). Previously, this veneer extended only from the base of each tower to a line approximately 8 feet above the grade; this veneer is now • proposed to extend from the base of each tower to a line approximately 18 feet above the grade; and EXHIBIT H A-39 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • April 5, 2010 Page 2 b. A wainscot with stackstone veneer and trimcap will be provided at various locations; previously, there were none. 3. The existing decorative tile/fountains (a total of two) located to the left of the primary entrances into the anchor buildings noted above will be replaced with decorative panels. Each of these panels will be rectangular features comprised of stackstone veneer bordered by foam trim and incorporating a decorative wall-mounted light. In addition to the two replacements, there will be another matching feature on the other side to the right of the primary entrances (for a total of four). In addition, directly above this feature, will be a foam molding with a metal grill. Previously, the applicant proposed removing the decorative tile/fountains and refinishing this general area with stucco only. 4. Decorative moldings with metal grills and quatrefoils are proposed at various locations to replace those that will be removed or at locations where none existed before, such as on the rear elevations of each building. 5. The inset areas on the fascias near the top of the towers now include a metal 'balustrade' and a thicker cornice that enhances the illusion of a second story within the towers. Previously, the embellishments of these insets were simpler and less decorative. 6. A horizontal foam molding/cornice (or "beltline") about 8 to 9 feet above the finished surface is • proposed at the rear and side elevations to reduce the perceived height and mass of the buildings. Previously, this element was not provided. 7. The colors of the buildings are a different shade above and below the "beltline" to further reduce the perceived height and mass of the buildings. Previously, no variation in color shade for such purpose was proposed. 8. The fabric awnings are triangular in section. Previously, the awnings were quarter circles in section. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Provide stackstone finished wainscoting along the south and west elevations of Shops 1 , the south elevation of the former Longs Drugs building, the south elevation of the former Petco building, and the west and south elevations of Shops 4. 2. Provide stackstone veneer on the full fascia of the west elevation of the tower at the southwest corner of Shops 1 and the full fascia of the south elevation of the tower at the southwest corner of Shops 4. 3. The species of the palm trees along the primary east to west drive aisle shall be Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis), not Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta). • A-40 . DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION April 5, 2010 Page 3 4. The renovation of the center includes the demolition of the existing low-profile planter walls and _,., adjoining seating. The applicant proposes to replace these features with new outdoor furniture. Staff believes the placement and design are appropriate. If the outdoor seating areas are to be used in conjunction with the restaurants, then a parking calculation shall be provided to ensure that there are sufficient parking spaces for the additional seating areas. At this point, there are no restaurant uses in the proximity of the outdoor seating areas. However, staff believes that the applicant should provide the parking information with this Development Review application to address the issue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall. This was a previous comment, and the applicant has already agreed to comply. 2. The design of the trash enclosures shall be reconstructed to comply with the current City standard that includes roll-up doors, overhead trellis, and separate entrance for people. This was a previous comment, and the applicant has already agreed to comply. 3. The proposed removal of any trees shall require the submittal of a Tree Removal Permit application and fee prior to removal of the trees. If the option exists to preserve/protect in-place the existing trees, that alternative shall be pursued first. This was a previous comment, and the applicant has already agreed to comply. 4. All accessory structures such as the trash enclosures and bus shelter shall, at a minimum, be painted to match the new color scheme of the shopping center. 5. An application to amend the existing Uniform Sign Program (USP #64) and fee shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits for the exterior reconstruction/renovation of the buildings. Prior to approval of this amendment, review and approval by the Design Review Committee will be required. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved with the above-noted revisions and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the revised proposal (incorporating modifications requested by the Committee on February 2, 2010), and concluded that the revisions made by the architect were a significant improvement and accepted them as proposed. However, the Committee noted that there were still some uncertainties/deficiencies that required remedy as follows: a) A stackstone-finished wainscot shall be provided at all locations and on all elevations where the wainscot is currently only stucco-finished or has wood paneling, except at the rear elevations of the main buildings that face Valencia Avenue; • b) Each of the framed stackstone features that will replace the decoratively tiled fountains at the front • elevations of the former Long's Drugs and the current Ralph's supermarket shall be modified to A-41 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION April 5, 2010 Page 4 incorporate landscaping and/or a different frame pattern as the features as proposed are too plain; and c) The outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, etc.) that is proposed in the open areas shall be permanent in their design, i.e. moveable furniture is not acceptable. d) Trimcaps located at the top of all wainscots that are 9 feet high or less shall be constructed of concrete (not foam)for long term durability. For clarification, the Committee stated to the applicant that all trash enclosures shall be reconstructed so that they comply with the current City standard. Also, the Committee accepted the applicant's request to leave in-place the Sycamores trees that line the main east to west drive aisle instead of replacing them with Canary Island Date Palms. The applicant was directed to make the required changes and resubmit the proposal for a follow-up review by the Committee. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith 111 A-42 • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith April 20, 2010 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A proposal to remodel the exterior of Buildings A through. K (Buildings L through N are not-a-part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1076-481-25 through -35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the revised application and noted that most of the revisions that were requested during the April 6, 2010, Design Review Committee meeting were completed with only some minor details to be addressed that could be incorporated as conditions of approval. The last issue that remained to be resolved was the modification of the twelve (12) trash enclosures in order to comply with the City standard. The City standard for commercial projects includes a roll-up door, overhead trellis, and a separate 'pedestrian access to the bins. The applicant indicated that the expense of modifying the trash enclosures to comply was economically prohibitive. An alternate design was offered by the applicant that included a new overhead trellis but would use the existing walls and swing gates of each enclosure and not have a separate pedestrian access. The Committee considered the applicant's alternative but determined that it was unacceptable. The Committee indicated that as the applicant was upgrading the building architecture and the landscaping in the parking lot and around the buildings, the trash enclosures needed to be upgraded as well. Although the applicant's commercial center was approved in 1986 and the trash enclosures were built prior to the adoption of the standard, the Committee noted that as the rest of the site was being upgraded this was an opportunity to bring the enclosures into compliance. The applicant stated that his company could not comply with this last requirement; nevertheless, he requested that the application be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. The Committee does not recommend approval of this application. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith • EXHIBIT I A-43 STAFF REPORT • PLANNING DEPARTMENT RANCHO CUCAMONGA DATE: February 24, 2010 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00880 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A proposal to remodel the exterior of Buildings A through K (Buildings L through N are not-a-part) and install new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1076-481-25 through -35. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. BACKGROUND: On February 2, 2010, this application was reviewed by the Design Review Committee. The application was scheduled for review and action at the Planning Commission to be conducted on February 24, 2010, with the anticipation that the Committee would accept the proposal and recommend approval. However, they did not accept the proposal as submitted and • requested that the applicant revise the proposal for a follow-up review. To allow the applicant time to revise the application and resubmit the proposal for review by the Committee, staff is requesting a continuance of this public hearing item and will reschedule it for a date to be specified later. The revised application will be re-advertised, the site re-posted, and the surrounding property owners , within 660 feet of the subject site re-notified. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Development Review DRC2009-00880 to a later unspecified date. Respectfully submitted, Jam R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MS/ge Attachments: Exhibit A – Design Review Committee Action Comments dated February 2, 2010 41\13T A1-The — Sae SrA-Ff t fcc9 M pl 12 , 2014' Dct-gilcr ' • Item C EXHIBIT J A-44 • Terra Vista Village Trash Enclosure remodeling costs per updated City standards; Existing enclosures 10' x 14' New standard 12' x 12'-6" Cost to expand to 12' deep : $3000 Pedestrian access New standard; add 5'-8" area Cost to expand existing : $7000 Wall height; existing 6' New standard ; 8'-0" Cost to raise wall : $2000 Wall trim; existing wood trim Cost to retrim walls: $ 800 Trellis; none existing New standard ; trellis w/mesh Cost to add trellis $3000 Door; gates existing New standard ; roll-up door Cost to add roll-up door $1500 Exterior finish ; plaster existing Cost to replaster walls $1000 Exterior finish ; paint Cost to repaint walls $ 500 Total costs per unit $ 18,800 Total cost for 18 units $ 338,400 • Staff note: The applicant's calculation is based on a count of 18 trash enclosures. 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Lewis Operating Corporation filed an application for the issuance of Development Review DRC2009-00880, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of May 2010, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. ® B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting on May 12, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application.applies to a shopping center located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Haven Avenue with an overall area of approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is approximately 884 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to south); and b. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor area of approximately 132,000 square feet; and c. Of the 13 buildings, seven (7) of them are contiguous to each other and.form a single crescent-shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings (Buildings B, D, and F). Two of these are occupied by Ralphs Market and Petco while the third was • formerly Longs Drugs and is now vacant. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant buildings (Buildings A, C, E, and G). The other five (5) buildings are single- or multi-tenant pad buildings (Pads H through N); and A-49 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-20 • DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION May 12, 2010 Page 2 • d. All buildings are owned by the applicant except Building B and Pad Buildings J, L, and M; and e. The property is surrounded on all sides by single-family residential development; and f. The zoning of the property is Neighborhood Commercial(NC)District,Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium and Low-Medium(LM)Residential District,Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is Low (L) Residential District; and g. The applicant proposes to significantly renovate the exterior elevations of Buildings A through G and Pad Buildings H and K, and install new water efficient landscaping throughout the site. As Pad Buildings J, L, and M are under separate ownership, the renovations to those buildings will be limited to the new color scheme to match the other buildings; and h. Pad Building N is not a part of this application as it will be demolished to allow for the construction of a new gas station canopy during a second phase of the revisions that the applicant plans for the center. This second phase will be submitted as a separate application and forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action at a later date; and i. A review and request for approval of land uses are not included in this application. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting 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 project 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. The proposal is for renovations to the architecture and landscaping of an existing shopping center. The project site will continue to be used as a shopping center. b. The proposed development,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 proposal is for renovations to the architecture and landscaping of an existing shopping center. The proposal does not include any revisions to: the parking lot; employee, customer, or emergency access; on-site or off-site traffic circulation patterns; and/or the floor area or overall height of the buildings. The proposal does not contemplate any review and action for land use entitlements. c. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The proposal is limited to the architecture of the buildings and landscaping of the site. The revisions will comply with the design goals and policies described in the Development Code. 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA • Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 -Existing Facilities because the proposal only contemplates architectural changes to the exterior elevations of the buildings with no expansion of any of the building's floor area. With the A-50 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-20 DRC2009-00880 – LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION May 12, 2010 • Page 3 exception of new landscaping, no significant changes to the site such as relocated vehicle access points, removal/addition of paved areas, etc., are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that • the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 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 Department • 1) Approval is for the renovation of the architecture of Buildings A through H and Building K and installation of new landscaping at an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road—APN's: 1076-481-25 through -35. 2) The renovations shall be as shown on the Building Elevations and Landscape Plan reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee on April 20, 2010. Any revisions to this proposal shall be subject to the review and approval of the Design Review Committee • and Planning Commission. 3) The paint scheme of Pad Buildings J, L, and M shall match the paint scheme used on Buildings A through K. 4) Any proposal to demolish Building N and construct a new gas station in its place shall require a separate Development Review and Conditional Use Permit application for review and action by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. 5) All trash enclosures shall be reconstructed to match the current City standard for commercial projects. 6) Prior to the commencement of any exterior work or building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Director 1)a letter of authorization from all outside property owners indicating approval to the new color schemes for Buildings J, L, and M and 2) a master timeline outlining how the new exterior elevations and paint schemes will be installed in a manner that will ensure that all buildings are completed in a timely and uniform manner. 7) All pertinent Conditions of Approval contained in Resolution No. 86-119 for Conditional Use Permit CUP86-05 shall continue to apply. 411 8) Proposed land uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP) shall require a separate review and approval by the Planning A-51 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-20 DRC2009-00880 — LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION May 12, 2010 Page 4 • Director or Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check, issuance of a business license, and building occupancy. 9) Modification to the plaza areas and/or addition of any outdoor seating . shall require the submittal of a Minor Development Review application for review and approval by the Design Review Committee and Planning Director. 10) A Tree Removal Permit shall be submitted for review and action by the Planning Director prior to the removal of any trees. 11) The existing Sycamore trees located along the entire length of the main • east-west drive aisle that connects the site with Haven Avenue and the easternmost drive aisle (nearest Valencia Avenue) that connects the site and Base Line Road shall remain in-place. 12) The new landscaping shall be installed prior to acceptance of the overall project as complete. 13) The applicant shall submit an application to amend Uniform Sign Program No. 64 for review and approval by the Design Review • Committee and Planning Director prior to the submittal of any applications for sign permits. All signs shall require review and approval of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to installation. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2010. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 12th day of May 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: A-52 • - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT e Vail *x DEPARTMENT PROJECT#: DRC2009-00880 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICANT: LEWIS OPERATING CORPORATION LOCATION: NEC OF BASE LINE ROAD AND HAVEN AVENUE -APN: 1076-481-25 -35 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its / /_ agents,officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 10-20, Standard _/ /_ . Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full-size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The / /_ project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption - $50 . X • SC-12-08 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00880 StdCond 5-12.doc A-53 Project No. DRC2009-00880 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if _/_/_ • building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. • C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans, architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, the Terra Vista Community Plan. 2. 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 Planning Director. 3. 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 Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_ including proper illumination. D. Shopping Centers 1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. —/—/-- 2. 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. .3. Signs shall be conveniently posted for"no overnight parking" and for"employee parking only." _/_/_ E. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or / /_ projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or 2 • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00880 StdCond 5-12.doc A-54 Project No. DRC2009-00880 Completion Date ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building plans. 2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main _/_/_ building colors. F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts _/_/_ a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet wide. 2. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, _/_/_ and exits shall be striped per City standards. G. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in _/_/_ the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. H. Signs 1. 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 Department prior to installation of any signs. •PPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) I. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: _/_/_ a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2009-00880) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. • 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00880 StdCond 5-12.doc A-55 Project No. DRC2009-00880 Completion Date 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. _/_/_ Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to _/_/_ • the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. _/—/- 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the _/_/_ Building and Safety Department. J. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be _/_/_ marked with the project file number(i.e., DRC2009-00880). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or / /_ major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and'Safety Official after tract/parcel map /_/_ recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public /_/_ counter). • K. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances _/_/_ considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. /_/_ 3. Provide draft stops in attic areas. —/—/— 4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC. / /_ 5. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC. _/ /_ 6. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. _/_/_ L. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading / / Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to /_/_ perform such work. 4 • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00880 StdCond 5-12.doc A-56 Project No. DRC2009-00880 Completion Date 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the —/—/- time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, —/_/- submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to_the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for —/—/_ existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and'signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED -/ /- • • 5 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00880 StdCond 5-12.doc A-57 ��*..._ N., Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District FIRE �,,;-. Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS December 17,'2009 Lewis Retail NEC Haven & Base Line Road DRC2009-00880 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamoncga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard. . FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply. Existing to remain and comply FSC-2 Fire Flow 4110SC-3 Submittal Prerequisite of Plans for the Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. • FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring. Existing to remain and comply FSC-6 Fire District Site Access. Existing to remain and comply Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways Standard. 4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply: a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before IIIplacing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS. b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward. c. Gates may be motorized or manual. d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet. A-58 e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock. The lock must be purchased at the Fire Administration Office. f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second. g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device Alk and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction. h. Motorized gates shall be' equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location. i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations. 7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A Site Plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval. 6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road. a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder. b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access. c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size and configuration. d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be • identified in accordance to the roof access standard. e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required. f. Multiple access.ladders may be required for larger buildings. g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard Appendix A. h. A Site Plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check. i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s). FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property. • Candles and open flames in public assemblies • Compressed Gases Public Assembly • Dry Cleaning Plants Refrigeration Systems • Repair Garages Tents, Canopies • LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings • A-59 2 • FSC-10 Miscellaneous Requirements 1. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-family buildings shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard. 2. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an.emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector. 3. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 1/2-inch by 11- inches or 11-inches by 17-inches Site Plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard shall be revised by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The Site Plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector. • • • • A-603 Lewis Retail 6I-fy Retail Centers a member of the Lewis group of companies 1156 North Mountain Avenue/P.O. Box 670 Upland, California 91785-0670 909/985-0971 Fax: 909/949-6733 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 10, 2010 MAY 1 0 2010 RECEIVED-PLANNING James Troyer City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Re: Terra Vista Village Remodel Design Review DRC2009-00880 Dear James: Subsequent to our Design Review Committee walk-on review of April 20, 2010, our management team reviewed the outstanding design issues and the changes we have made since our first submittal, and has decided not to move forward with the remodel of Terra Vista Village under Design Review DRC2009-00880. Therefore, we withdraw our application before the Planning Commission and will not be participating in the meeting of May 12, 2010. Our primary goal in regards to Terra Vista Village is stabilizing the tenancy of Ralphs, which is operating in an undersized store. We will soon bring to Planning Commission a plan to add a fuel center for Ralphs to Terra Vista Village, which we hope the Planning Commission will approve. Please return any fee credits associated with the withdrawal of Application No. DRC 2009-00880. Sincerely, Rick Manners Director of Retail Project Development cc: Mike Smith, City of Rancho Cucamonga Randall Lewis David Linden Gary Bauer a STAFF REPORT 4110 11194, PLANNING DEP-1RTMENT DATE: May 12;2010 RANCHO TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission CUCAMONGA FROM:. James R.-Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Adam Collier, Planning Technician SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00397 - NORWALK BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH - JOHN KIM - The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for the development of a 7,442 square foot church on 1.04-acres of land in two phases (Phase I: 4,977 square feet; Phase II: 2,472 square feet), located in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, on the west side of East Avenue, generally south of the 210 Freeway and south of the 1-15 at 7384 East Avenue - APN: 1100-051-03. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant, to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Project. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - 210 Freeway and the 1-15 Freeway South . - CVWD Facility— Low Medium Residential (Etiwanda Specific Plan) • East - Single-Family Residential — City of Fontana West - N/A—the 1-15 Freeway B. General Plan Designations: Project Site - Medium Residential North - N/A—210 Freeway and the 1-15 Freeway South - Low Medium Residential East - Residential Planned Community(City of Fontana) West - N/A—The 1-15 Freeway C. Site Characteristics: The project site is located generally south of the 210 Freeways and the 1-15 Freeway along the west side of East Avenue. The subject site is a 1.04-acre triangular shaped lot that is adjacent to a newly constructed CVWD water storage facility. The site is currently vacant with minor vegetation and no trees. An existing open channel is located along the entire frontage of the property on East Avenue. D. Parking Calculations: Per Section 17.12 — Parking Regulations of the Development Code, parking is calculated for religious assembly based on the number of fixed seats in the main sanctuary. The applicant is proposing a maximum of 100 fixed seats in the main sanctuary, which requires a total of 25 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing 40 parking spaces, which results in an additional 15 parking spaces on the site to alleviate any additional parking demand. ANALYSIS: • A. General: The proposed project entails the construction of a 7,442 square foot church to be completed in two phases. The first phase will be a 4,977 square foot sanctuary, fellowship room, lobby, two (2) administrative offices, four (4) classrooms, and a kitchen. The second Itei►1 B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2006-00397 May 12, 2010 Page 2 phase will be a 2,472 square foot building that will house one large 954 square foot classroom and ten (10) small 104 square foot class rooms. The buildings have been designed to incorporate some of the architectural features of the existing homes that are along East Avenue; thus ensuring compatibility with adjacent development. Furthermore, because of the site constraints, the buildings will be set back approximately 115 feet from the face of the curb on East Avenue; approximately 220 feet from the existing residences to the east. Access to the site will be from a single 35-foot wide driveway located on the east side of the project site. Bible Study will take place on Monday through Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and worship service and classes will occur on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Administrative office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office and church will be closed on Saturdays. Throughout the year the applicant is proposing to have a number of special events including religious holidays and weddings. Because of the lack of parking in relation to the square footage of the buildings, the Planning staff has included a Condition of Approval limiting the total occupancy of the building to no more than 125 persons in the building at any time in order to prevent any parking issues on the site. The applicant is proposing turf block paving for the drive aisles, which also serve as the required fire access lanes. The Fire District standard for required fire access lanes is a permanent paving material. In addition, the Planning Department staff believes that this material is inappropriate for use as a drive aisle material, and as such, has incorporated a Condition of Approval in the Resolution to revise this material to a permanent paving material • such as concrete or asphalt upon submittal of building plans. B. Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on November 3, 2009. Overall, the Committee supported the design of the proposed church. However, Commissioner Munoz requested that a wood trim between the wood siding and river rock be provided on Phase 1 similar to what is shown on Phase 2. The applicant has revised his plans per the request of the Design Review Committee. C. Technical Review Committee: The Grading Review Committee reviewed the project on November 3, 2009, and approved the project with additional conditions. D. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, because the project is consistent with the General Plan; is within the City limits and a project site of less than five acres and is surrounded by urban uses; and, the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; and, the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. 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 • a 660-foot radius of the project site. B-2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2006-00397 • May 12, 2010 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION': Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use • Permit DRC2006-00397 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with conditions. Respectfully submitted, R. tiAtivim/ James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:AC/ds Attachments: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Site Plan Exhibit C - Conceptual Grading Plan Exhibit D - Fire Department Access Plan Exhibit E - Conceptual Landscape Plan • Exhibit F - Floor Plan Exhibit G - Roof Plan Exhibit H - Building Elevations Exhibit I - Design Review Action Comments dated November 3, 2009 Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00397 No 10-18 • B-3 • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Daniel Correa November 3, 2009 • ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00397 - NORWALK BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH - JOHN KIM -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 7, 442 square foot church in two phases (Phase I: 4,977 square feet; Phase II: 2,472 square feet), located on 10.4-acres of land at 7384 East Avenue in the (Medium Residential District 8-14 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan - APN: 1100-051-03. This action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315, minor land divisions. Design Parameters: The 1.04-acre site is located at the east side of East Street, south of the 1-15 Freeway. The applicant is proposing to construct a single-story 7,449 square foot church. It will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will be a 4,977 square foot church, which will include a main sanctuary, a fellowship room, lobby, 2 administrative offices, 4 classrooms and 1 kitchen. The second phase will be a 2,472 square foot building that will house one large 954 square foot,classroom and 10 small 104 square foot classrooms. The building has been designed to incorporate some of the architectural features of the existing homes that are to the east of East Street, thus minimizing the view impact on the residents. The sanctuary building pad elevation will be at street grade of East Street, with a pad elevation of only 2 percent above the existing grade. The sanctuary and fellowship buildings have •been designed to provide seamless architectural integration, matching the exterior materials palette. The materials include the provision of actual river rock at the base of the building and on the 26-foot 6-inch vertical buttress accents on the south side and on the northeast corner of the church. Additionally, the structure will have a concrete roof, and spandrel glass on the northwest part of the building. There will be two crosses on the exterior of the church: one cross will be on the northwest corner of the church protruding above the peek of the gable by approximately 1 foot. The cross will be painted white. The second cross will be mounted on the southwest corner; however, the cross will be completely contained within the buttress accent of the church and it will also be painted white. The buildings will have a maximum height of 24 feet from the finished grade. The exterior building finish will consist of a concrete tile shingle roof in a dark grey color, wooden fascia board in a Western Beige color, 2-inch by 10-inch exterior wood siding in a bark mulch color, and 2-inch by 6-inch wood trim in a western beige color. The windows will consist of clear glass on an aluminum frame, (anodized color-silver). All roof-mounted mechanical equipment will be screened by the roof plane and a screen wall. The proposed project includes a 15,733 square foot on-site parking area. The parking lot will provide 40 parking stalls; 15 parking stalls above the required 25 parking spaces. To the east of the proposed parking site, is East Street; to the north and west is the 1-15 Freeway; and to the south, are Cucamonga Valley Water District water tanks (2) in the Low-Medium Residential District. The parking lot is set back is 64 feet from face of curb down to 19 feet beyond from the landscape planter at the northeast corner of the parking lot. The parking lot buffer is a parkway and sidewalk outlined with groundcover where needed and 7 street trees spaced at every 30 feet along East Street. There are no existing trees on the site. The project proposes an approximate total of 55 on-site and off-site trees. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. EXHIBIT - I B-14 • • • DRC AGENDA • November 3, 2009 Page 2 • • 1. None. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. The vertical rock accent feature for Phase 2 provides a wood trim between the wood siding and the (actual) river rock. The same wood trim between the two materials should be provided for the Phase 1 vertical accent feature with similar trim provided wherever the river rock abuts the wood siding. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. • 1. Real fieldstone or river rock shall be used, i.e.; manufactured fieldstone or river rock is not permitted. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the above-identified issue addressed, Design Review Committee review the project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: • Staff Planner: Daniel Correa Members Present: • • • • • • • B-15 • • RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. DRC2006-00397, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 7,442 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH ON 1.04-ACRES OF LAND IN TWO PHASES (PHASE I: 4,977 SQUARE FEET; PHASE II: 2,472 SQUARE FEET), LOCATED IN THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, ON THE WEST SIDE OF EAST AVENUE, GENERALLY SOUTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF THE 1-15 AT 7384 EAST AVENUE -APN: 1100-051-03; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. John Kim for Norwalk Avenue Baptist Church filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. DRC2006-00397, 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 12th day of May 2010, 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 May 12, 2010, 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 7384 East Avenue with a street frontage of 244 feet and lot depth of 377 feet and which is presently vacant land; and b. The property is bordered to the north by the 210 Freeway and north and west by the 1-15 Freeway, the property to the south consists of a Cucamonga Valley Water District facility, the property to the east is an existing single-family subdivision within the City of Fontana, and c. The site is of the appropriate size to accommodate the proposed improvements, including the provision of required on-site parking and internal vehicular circulation; and • d. Churches are permitted in the Medium Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and B-16 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 DRC2006-00397 — NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH May 12, 2010 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 Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, because the project is consistent with the General Plan; is within the City limits and is on a project site of less than five acres and is surrounded by urban uses; and, the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; and, the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The • Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 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 Department 1) Approval is hereby granted for the development of a 7,442 square foot church on 1.04-acres of land in two phases (Phase I: 4,977 square feet; Phase II: 2,472 square feet), located in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, on the west side of East Avenue, south of the 210 Freeway and the 1-15 Freeway at 7384 East Avenue - APN: 1100-051-03. 2) The hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for office hours on Monday through Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for bible • study hours on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for services and classes on Sundays, and closed each Saturday. • 3) The maximum occupancy of the building shall be subject to a maximum occupancy of 125 persons. This limit shall supersede any occupancy limits as specified by the Fire Department and the Building & Safety Department. • B-17 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 • DRC2006-00397 — NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH May 12, 2010 • Page 3 4) Special events such as weddings, religious holidays, etc., may exceed the hours of operation stated in Condition No. 2, provided that these events are in full compliance with the Performance Standards set forth in Section 17.08.080 of the Development Code including, but not limited to, noise, odors, etc. • 5) Prior to the submission of building permits, the applicant shall make a good faith effort to coordinate the design of the proposed southerly property line wall with the Cucamonga Valley Water District. 6) Prior to the submission of building permits, the applicant shall revise the plans to include a revised impervious driveway paving material, including, but not limited to, concrete, asphalt, etc. 7) Proposed trash enclosure shall be built per City Standard. 8) Any proposed river rock or fieldstone shall be natural stone. Manufactured fieldstone or river rock is not permitted. 9) No amplified sound systems shall be installed and/or utilized outdoors without prior City review and approval. • 10) Freestanding parking lot lighting shall not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet as measured from finished grade to the highest point of the light fixture. 11) If the operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon adjacent businesses or operations, the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. 12) Any intensification of the use beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit shall require review and approval by the Planning Director. 13) All signs require the submittal of a Sign Permit application for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to installation. All signs shall comply with the signage standards for residential zones as set forth in Section 14.20.110, Permitted Signs — Residential Zones. 14) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. 15) Ahy revision to the approved plans shall require review and approval by the Planning Director. • B-18 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 DRC2006-00397 — NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH May 12, 2010 Page 4 • Engineering Department 1) Provide a Final Drainage Study to determine how Q100 flows will split between East Avenue and the trapezoidal channel along the project frontage. You may use the same flow rates as the City's consultant for the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain. a. Calculate existing flows in the 60-inches RCP, 48-inches RCP and surface flows in East Avenue north of the project driveway. b. Indicate the water surface elevation and depth of flow on full width street sections, extended to include the channel, both north and south of the project driveway. c. Driveway high point shall be above the Q100 water surface for East Avenue. d. Design driveway culvert(s) for current capacity of the existing trapezoidal channel. e. If building permits are issued after the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain is functionally complete, this condition can be waived by the City Engineer. • 2) Design East Avenue frontage improvements in accordance with "Secondary Arterial" standards and Figure 5-28 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, including but not limited to curb and gutter, sidewalk, street trees, streetlights, and asphalt pavement. a. Project driveway to be aligned with the "flag" driveway of the self storage business on APN: 1100-771-10, across the street. Drive • approach shall conform to Standard Drawing 101, Type C, and be at least 35 feet wide, measured at the back of sidewalk. b. Ultimate curb face will be 32 feet from the street centerline and back of sidewalk will be at 44 feet. The parkway shall slope at 2 percent from the top of curb to one foot beyond the sidewalk. c. If building permits are issued before the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain is functionally complete, install only the project drive approach and an interim driveway with culvert(s)to accommodate the existing open channel. The driveway culverts shall outlet below the proposed pedestrian access and join the existing surface drainage facility to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Pay a contribution in lieu of construction for future street improvements, including any reconstruction of the project driveway. e. Provide a low rock theme wall along the property line, consistent • with Figure 5-28A of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, to screen the B-19 • PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 DRC2006-00397 — NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH May 12, 2010 • Page 5 parking lot and offer additional protection in the event of street flooding. The wall is private, but can be shown and labeled as such on the street improvement plans. • f. Provide all traffic striping and signage, as required, including a northbound left turn lane in East Avenue for the project driveway. Begin said turn lane from the south project boundary and align with the existing southbound left turn lane for the existing driveway on the east side of East Avenue. 3) The City is currently designing the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain; however, there is no guarantee as to when actual construction will occur. Installation of that storm drain will include laterals for both the 60-inches and 48-inches RCP. If the site is developed before the storm drain is installed, the site will need to be protected from Qioo surface flows on East Avenue, without increasing impacts to downstream properties. 4) Provide a copy of the Sanitary Sewer Plans for the Engineering Department to review for consistency with the Storm Drain Plans. These Conditions of Approval shall be reprinted on the Sewer Plans prior to submitting for Building and Safety review. • 5) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, correct the following on the Grading Plan: • a. Ultimate back of sidewalk elevations shall reflect an 8-inch curb on East Avenue and a 2 percent parkway grade. b. Driveway slope shall conform to Fire District standards(12 percent maximum)with a 14 percent maximum grade break. If back of the drive approach is the high point, the first 6 feet of the driveway should slope away from the right-of-way at no more than 6 percent. c. Construction notes within the public right-of-way shall read: "Construct... per public improvement plans." Remove all references to specific Standard Drawing numbers(these will be on the plans approved by the City Engineer). d. Frontage improvements other than the drive approach and pedestrian access should be labeled "future"since the trapezoidal channel cannot be removed until the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain is constructed. e. Show the existing inlet to the low flow drainage facility (12-inch PVC) installed by the City across this property frontage that • extends south along the CVWD frontage. B 20 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-18 DRC2006-00397 — NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH May 12, 2010 Page 6 • Building & Safety Department 1) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a drainage easement or letter from the downstream property owners accepting concentrated drainage flows. 2) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. 3) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number(W DIN). 4) A grading bond will be required to be submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. 5) All roof drainage flowing to the public right-of-way(East Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. • APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2010. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R.Troyer, AICP, 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 12th day of May 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: • 8-21 - 4,:fA- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT '' DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DRC2006-00397 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT • APPLICANT: JOHN KIM FOR NORWALK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATION: 7384 EAST AVENUE —APN: 1100-051-03 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • General Requirements Completion Date •1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_ agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or • employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 10-18, Standard _/_/_ Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The /_/_ project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use _/ /_ • has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. SC-12-08 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc 13-22 Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date • C. Site Development • 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_ site plans,architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. 2. 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 Planning Director. 3. 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 Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be / /_ submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved _/_/_ by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building • permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination,location,height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. 8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design,locations,and _/_/_ the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. 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 Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 10. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property _/_/_ owner, homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. D. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or / /_ projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or • 2 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-23 - Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building • plans. 2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main /_/_ building colors. E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts _/_/_ a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet wide. 2. 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). 3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided _/_/_ throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. 4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City 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. F. Landscaping • 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting,shall be prepared by a licensed _/_/_ landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking _/_/_ stalls. 3. All private slopes of 5 feet or more 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. 4. 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. 5. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in /_/_ the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Services Department. • 3 I:\PLANNING\Adam\D RC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-24 • Project No.DRC2006-00397 - Completion Date 6. 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. 7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the _/_/_• design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 8. On projects which abut the 1-15 Freeway, the developer shall provide landscaping within the _/_/_ freeway right-of-way along the boundary of this project or pay an in-lieu of construction cash deposit. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in conformance with Caltrans and City Standards through the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director and Engineering Services Department. Landscape and irrigation shall be installed prior to the release of occupancy of the project. If final approvals and/or installation are not complete at that time, the City will accept a cash deposit for future landscaping of the Caltrans right-of-way. G. Signs 1. 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 Department prior to installation of any signs. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) • H. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: _/_/_• a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; c. Floor Plan; d. - Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste • diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2006-00397) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. _/_/_ Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to _/_/_ the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. / /_ • 4 • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-25 • Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the /_/ • Building and Safety Department. 6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can _/_/ contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements. I. Site Development . 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be _/_/_ marked with the project file number(i.e., DRC2006-00397). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or / /_ major addition,the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee,Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map /_/_ recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday _/_/_ through Saturday,with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public /_/ counter). IIINew Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances _/_/_ considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. _/_/ 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions. _/_/_ 4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental _/_/_ Health Services prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC _/ /_ Section 1505. 6. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls. _/_/_ 7. Roofing materials shall be Class "A." _/_/ 8. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A /_/ 9. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. _/_/ 10. If the area of habitable space above the first floor exceeds 3,000 square feet, then the _/ /_ construction type shall be V-1 Hour minimum. 11. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with CBC Section 906. _/_/_ • 5 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-26 Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date 12. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. K. Grading • • 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading _/_/_ Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to _/_/_ . perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _/_/ time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, _/_/_ submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for /_/_ existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. 6. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance shall _/_/_ occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • L. Street Improvements 1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped _/_/_ areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 2. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source _/_/_ of energy,fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except:that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable,safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent,of the buildings,structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. • 6 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-27 Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date 3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: / /_ • Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other East Avenue J J J J J J Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. • 4. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. 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. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a /_/_ • construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in • addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing, street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and _/_/_ interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. • d. 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 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 galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City _/_/_ Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. 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. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be _/_/_ installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. • 7 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc • B-28 Project No.DRC2006-00397 • - Completion Date - h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan _/_/_ check. • 5. 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. 6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed _/_/_ legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet (typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty. East Avenue Magnolia NCN 6 35 15 gal "Foreground" grandiflora 'D.D. • Blanchard' East Avenue Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5 20 15 gal "Background" Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services • Department. 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 7. 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. 8. A permit shall be obtained from Caltrans for any work within the following right of-way: East / /_ Avenue. M. Public Maintenance Areas 1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting / /_ Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. N. Drainage and Flood Control 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the _/_/_ property from adjacent areas. 2. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured _/ /_ from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. • 8 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-29 _ Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date O. Utilities • 1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. _/_/_ 2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the _/_/_ Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. P. General Requirements and Approvals 1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all _/_/_ new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall _/_/_ be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to • the Engineering Services Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project. I APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR ; . OMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Security Lighting 1. 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. _/_/_ R. Security Hardware 1. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars,metal gates, /_/_ or alarmed. S. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime _/_/_ visibility. • 9 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-30 Project No.DRC2006-00397 Completion Date T. Alarm Systems 1. . 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. 2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number (909)941-1488. _/ /_ APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED • • 10 I:\PLANNING\Adam\DRC's\DRC2006-00397\DRC2006-00397StdCond 5-12.doc B-31 • Qa`a , Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services FIRE • STANDARD CONDITIONS June 10, 2009 Norwalk Blvd. Baptist Church 7384 East Ave. New Church Building DRC2006-00397 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm, under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply • Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet. b. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: 1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways. 2. At intersections. 3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible. 4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District. 5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building. c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided. d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof. FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 1500-gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow • reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to progi32 required fire flow. 4. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply - to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water plans are approved. 5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the• proposed project site. FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California Fire Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or any other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed. FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring 1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD46 and/or the 2007 California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by Central Station sprinkler monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system fire may also be required based on the use and occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a building permit are required prior to the installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard. • FSC-6 Fire District Site Access Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets, drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways Standard. 1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures first-story exterior wall shall be located within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed obstructions. 2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are: a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet. b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet. c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet. d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet. e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches. f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side. g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent. h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%. i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14- feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus. 3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as follows: a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards. B-33 2 b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or • major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required openings. gir Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply: a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS. b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward. c. Gates may be motorized or manual. d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet. e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock. The lock must be purchased at the Fire Administration Office. f. .Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second. g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction. h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location. i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors • may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval. 8. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review. 6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road. a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder. - b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access. c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size and configuration. d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard. e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required. f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings. g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard Appendix A. IDh. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check. i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s). B-34 3 FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property. • Candles and open flames in public assemblies • Public Assembly . Tents, Canopies and/or'Air Supported Structures • LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2007 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46and other implemented and/or adopted standards. FSC-13 Alternate Method Application Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee. FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District #85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits. Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the • issuance of any building permits: 1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building & Safety Department and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped. 2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped. B-35 4 - 3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road. • Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services. PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures." PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following: 1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location. 2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on- site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code. 3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. • Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The.fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power). 5. Fire Suppression Systems: and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is placed in service. 6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. 7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by Fire Construction Services. 8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire Construction Services. The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways. 9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi- family buildings shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services. 11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides B-36 5 contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector. 12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 'A" by 11" or 11" by 17" Site Plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard shall be revised by the applicant to • reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector. • • • B-37 6 • STAFF REPORT • PLANNING DEPARTMENT RANCHO Date: May 12, 2010 CUCAMONGA To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner Subject: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 AT&T WIRELESS - A request to install a 45-foot high wireless communication equipment mounted on a 50-foot high monopalm in the Regional Related Commercial District, in the Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 4) located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-28. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities). • PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Vacant Land; Foothill Specific Plan (Subarea 4), Community Commercial South - MWD Facility; Etiwanda Specific Plan, Light Industrial • East - Vacant Land; Foothill Specific Plan (Subarea 4), Community Commercial; Low Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units/acre) West - 1-15 Freeway B. General Plan Designations: Project Site - General Commercial North - General Commercial South - Light Industrial East - General Commercial; Low Residential (2 —4 dwelling units/acre) West - 1-15 Freeway C. Site Characteristics: The subject site is located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, within a multi-parcel 58.65-acre retail center occupied by various tenants, including Food 4 Less, Living Spaces, and Walmart. The proposed project is located on the eastern end of the center at the rear of the existing buildings, approximately 465 feet west of the curb-face of Etiwanda Avenue and approximately 527 feet south of the curb-face of Foothill Boulevard. ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant is proposing to construct a new 45-foot wireless communications facility in the form of a faux palm tree for the purpose of enhancing wireless communications service for AT&T within the area. The proposed facility, consisting of a total of 9 antenna panels, will be mounted on the pole at approximately 43 feet above the grade. Artificial palm fronds will be installed to a maximum height of 50 feet, and the cylindrical pole will be embellished to imitate a • tree trunk, thereby providing a "stealth" design. Ground-mounted equipment, as well as the Item C PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 —AT&T WIRELESS May 12, 2010 Page 2 • monopalm, will be housed in an enclosed shelter with a trellis designed to match the trash enclosures on the site. The location of the rear and south sides of the shopping center buildings provide an additional buffer and screening. The wireless communication facility is classified as a major wireless communication facility because it exceeds the height limit for the district in which it is proposed. The maximum height for this district is 35 feet. The proposed AT&T facility meets the screening and site selection guidelines for wireless communication facilities by providing a stealth-type design and evaluating three other locations that ultimately did not prove feasible. B. Design Review Committee: On April 6, 2010, the Design Review Committee (Munoz, Wimberly, and Troyer) reviewed the project and recommended approval. C. Technical Review and Grading Committees: The Technical and Grading Committees reviewed the project on April 6, 2010, and recommended approval subject to minor changes and the conditions outlined in the attached Resolution of Approval. D. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is • categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under as a Class 1 exemption under State • CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities) because the proposed project. creates a • negligible expansion of the existing center and there is no substantial evidence that the project may • have a significant effect on the environment. 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 a 660-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00681 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with conditions. Respectfully submitted, R, "Agri Jam s R. 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C-4 p V co Q :yp'y T'Sqq? yy y IY�� N55 P• q O lll��l is 3: F 3 111 I 5 11 1 Iq 4 0;-, ;tt4Y� 4, CICICI- H r i YID:1441: e 4 t ('•F .44,5.--;+,.�r:le..j 9:n3 i1.Y].:LO Y rt._ `�6 G 4 r:C ''0÷-- ,,.7-...- g i ppp e ., :; g 9 S 4 ;E€ s.Igat § p , l 's 11 x e 0 o n 3 , W ER • a, • d - rail RR m so F• 11 1 P p3 pip: �5 p��ri' 13 l:P d gg f 9 9 .2 4 I ' \ t'G / lP s 4 3a/ 3d 4 44! 194 5 - e y� dn , E be V' 44 p 4 111° 3§ 6fi 9 & li !4 1 4 .d j a-r ,P A,40,;:..var4,.an4`5. ,'+Zu5ptri+' rt--.— s� i i P P ai L*1 Zi 8 4s4 � � Olt 58 o f- 0 61 MI et W a .n • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Jennifer Nakamura April 6, 2010 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 - AT&T WIRELESS - A request to install a 45-foot high wireless communication facility onto a 50-foot high monopalm in the Regional Related Office Commercial District, in the Foothill Boulevard Districts, Subarea 4, located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-031-28. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities). Design Parameters: The project site is located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, in the Food 4 Less Center. The site is approximately 465 feet west of the curb face of Etiwanda Avenue and approximately 527 feet south of the curb face of Foothill Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 45-foot wireless communications facility in the form of a faux palm tree for the purposes of enhancing wireless communications service for AT&T within the area. The proposed facility, consisting of a total of 9 antenna panels, will be mounted on the pole at approximately 43 feet above the grade. Artificial palm fronds will be installed to a maximum height of 50 feet, and the cylindrical pole will be embellished to imitate a tree trunk, thereby providing a "stealth" design. Groundmounted equipment, as well as the monopalm, will be housed in an enclosed shelter with a trellis designed to match the trash enclosures on the site. The location of the rear and south sides of the shopping center buildings provide an additional buffer and screening. • The wireless communication facility is classified as a major wireless communication facility because it exceeds the height limit for the district in which it is proposed. The maximum height for this district is 35 feet. The proposed AT&T facility meets the screening and site selection guidelines for wireless communication facilities by providing a stealth-type design and evaluating three other locations that ultimately did not prove feasible. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Minor Issues: The applicant has requested that after the project is deemed complete, staff and the Design Review Committee consider the use of composite wood instead of the proposed redwood for the trellis. The applicant will provide a sample for review at the meeting. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review and approve the project. Design Review Committee Action: The project was approved as presented, including the use of composite wood on the trellis. Members Present: Munoz, Wimberly, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith for Jennifer Nakamura • EXHIBIT C C-6 RESOLUTION NO. 10-19 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681, LOCATED IN THE REGIONAL RELATED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0229-031-28. A. Recitals. 1. AT&T Wireless filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00681, 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 12th day of May 2010, 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 May 12, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard, with a street frontage of 882 feet and lot depth of 588 feet and which is presently improved with a multi-tenant shopping center; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant;the property to the south consists of a MWD facility;the property to the east is vacant and single-family dwellings; and the property to the west is the I-15 Freeway; and c. The project consists of the development of one 45-foot tall monopalm wireless communications facility and a 399 square foot equipment shelter; and 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. C-7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-19 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 - AT&T WIRELESS May 12, 2010 Page 2 • 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities) because the proposed project creates a negligible expansion of the existing center, and there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. 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 Department 1) Approval is for the following: three panel sectors with 3 antennas on each sector on a new 45-foot high monopalm; and a 399 square foot equipment building within a 399 square foot lease area located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard. 2) The wireless communications facility shall be embellished to the satisfaction of the Planning Director to reasonably imitate a palm tree. This includes, but is not limited to, the quantity and style of fronds and the material used to imitate the trunk of the palm. 3) The color of all appurtenant supporting brackets and attachments shall be painted to match the fronds of the monopalm. 4) The wireless communication facility and the equipment shelter shall be • constructed in accordance with the approved plans on file with the Planning Department. 5) Any expansion, modification, or alternation to the monopine shall require review and approval by the Planning Department. 6) The equipment shelter and landscaping shall match the existing trash enclosures in style and color. 7) All equipment necessary for the operation of the wireless facility shall be contained inside the equipment shelter. 8) Signs are not permitted on the monopine or the equipment shelter, except signage required for emergency notification purposes and that required by regulatory agencies. 9) The antenna and the equipment shelter shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Damaged and/or weathered equipment, including appurtenant equipment, shall be repaired promptly. 10) No wireless communication facility shall interfere with the public safety radio communications system including, but not limited to, the 800 MHz trunking system. If such a facility is found to interfere with the public safety radio system, • it shall cease operations immediately until such time as the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. C-8 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-19 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 - AT&T WIRELESS May 12, 2010 • Page 3 11) Except for necessary emergency maintenance, maintenance of the wireless communication facility and all appurtenant equipment on any day, except Sundays, shall occur only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. On Sundays, maintenance shall occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2010. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 12th day of May 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: • C-9 •is 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DRC2009-00681 SUBJECT: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY APPLICANT: AT&T WIRELESS LOCATION: 12879 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD — APN: 0229-031-28 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: isGeneral Requirements c°mpiet° Date . 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its / /_ agents,officers, or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorneys fees which the City, its agents, officers, or . employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 10-19 Standard _/_/_ Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The _/ /_ project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use / /_ has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. SC-12-08 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00681StdCond 5-12.doc C-10 Project No. DRC2009-00687 Completion Date C. Site Development 1. 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 Planning Director. 2. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_ submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. 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. D. Shopping Centers 1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. / / 2. 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) E. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: / /_ a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; • c. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2009-00681)clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to / /_ the City prior to permit issuance. 3. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the _/ /_ Building and Safety Department. 2 • I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00681StdCond 5-12.doc C-11 Project No. DRC2009-00681 Completion Date F. Site Development • 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be _/_/_ marked with the project file number(DRC2009-00681). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes,and all other applicable codes,ordinances,and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / /_ through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. • • 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00681StdCond 5-12.doc C-12 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-19 ,Yew, 607, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00681 -AT&T WIRELESS May 12, 2010 Page 2 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities) because the proposed project creates a negligible expansion of the existing center, and there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. Staff has further determined that the project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(In-fill development projects) because the proposed project is consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning Regulations, is within the City Limits with a project site of less than 5 acres,contains no value for habitat for endangered species,will not result in any significant effects relating to noise, traffic, air quality or water quality and can be serviced by all required utilities and public services. 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 Department 1) Approval is for the following: three panel sectors with 3 antennas on each sector on a new 45-foot high monopalm; and a 399 square foot equipment building within a 399 square foot lease area located at 12879 Foothill Boulevard. 2) The wireless communications facility shall be embellished to the satisfaction of the Planning Director to reasonably imitate a palm tree. This includes, but is not limited to, the quantity and style of fronds and the material used to imitate the trunk of the palm. 3) The color of all appurtenant supporting brackets and attachments shall be painted to match the fronds of the monopalm. 4) The wireless communication facility and the equipment shelter shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans on file with the Planning Department. 5) Any expansion, modification, or alternation to the monopalm shall require review and approval by the Planning Department. 6) The equipment shelter and landscaping shall match the existing trash enclosures in style and color. 7) All equipment necessary for the operation of the wireless facility shall be contained inside the equipment shelter. • 8) Signs are not permitted on the monopalm or the equipment shelter, except signage required for emergency notification purposes and that required by regulatory agencies. 9) The antenna and the equipment shelter shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Damaged and/or weathered equipment, including appurtenant equipment, shall be repaired promptly. Se A e-� C STAFF REPORT (( PLANNING DEPARTMENT Ls- J RANCHO CUCAMONGA DATE: May 12, 2010 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (NON-CONSTRUCTION) DRC2010-00152 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to operate a heavy equipment sales and rental business that will sell and lease trailers for heavy trucks on a partially developed property of approximately 4.35-acres in the General Industrial (GI) District, (Subarea 14), located at 9366 Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 0229-321-11. This project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Site - Formerly Trailer Sales and Leasing—General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14) North - Office Complex— General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14) • South - Manufacturing — General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14) East Wholesale, Storage, and Distribution—General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14) West - San Bernardino County Flood Control Channel — General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14) B. General Plan Designations: Site - General Industrial North - General Industrial South - General Industrial East - General Industrial West - Flood Control/Utility Corridor C. Site Characteristics: The subject property is a parcel located at the west side of Santa Anita Avenue with an area of about 184,300 square feet (4.35 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are 559 feet (east to west) by about 330 feet (north to south) (Exhibit D). To the west of the site is a flood control channel and beyond that a power transmission utility corridor. To the north is a multi-tenant office complex, to the east is a warehouse/storage/distribution building operated by Weber Distribution, and to the south is a manufacturing facility operated by Pacer Technology. The zoning of the property and all of the surrounding properties is General Industrial (GI) District (Subarea 14). A single gated drive approach provides access to the site. The site is partially developed with a one story metal building of 6,920 square feet that was constructed around 1980-1981. Approximately 1 acre of the site is paved with asphalt, while the remaining 3 acres of the site • have a decomposed granite surface. Along the street frontage, there are mature trees Item D PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00152—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 12, 2010 Page 2 • (including parkway trees), bushes, and ground cover. There is also landscaping comprised of grass and mature trees located along the east, north, and south perimeter of the site. A row of bushes within the interior of the site is also present. The site was previously used by a truck and trailer sales and leasing business operated by Ryder Truck Rental that was in operation until about September 2008 (Exhibit F). ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant's client, Trailer Fleet, proposes to operate a trailer sales and leasing business. The trailers that will be sold/leased will range in sizes and types (Exhibit H). New building construction is not proposed, and the existing metal building will remain in-place with the majority of building improvements limited to the interior. There will be a small office in the building, while the remainder of the floor area will be a shop area for conducting trailer maintenance and minor repairs. No manufacturing or major assembly is proposed. The trailers will be stored on the portion of the property that is surfaced with decomposed granite. This area is large enough to store one hundred, eight (108) trailers. The asphalt-paved portion of the property will be used for employee and visitor parking. The office hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The maintenance (light repairs and inspections) portion of the proposed business will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shipping and receiving will be during operating,hours. It is expected there will be a total of six (6) employees, with three of them office/administrative employees, while the other three will • be mechanics/maintenance technicians (Exhibit G). B. Floor/Area Analysis: Per Chapter III, Section 2.5.3.8, the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in the General Industrial (GI) land use category is 60 percent. The net area of the project site is 184,300 square feet. The existing building coverage is 6,920 square feet. No expansion of this building or construction of any new buildings is proposed. Therefore, the floor area ratio for this site is 3.7 percent. C. Land Use Compatibility: The land use will be consistent with the site's development district. The sales and leasing of trailers, including their on-site storage, is consistent with the large truck-intensive land uses on the surrounding properties in the general area and the previous use of the site for generally the same purpose by Ryder Truck Rental. Any aesthetic impact as seen from the street to the east will be minimized by an existing 6-foot high screen wall and view-obscuring metal gate along the entire street frontage. The site is visually buffered from the surrounding properties to the north and south by existing windrows of mature Eucalyptus trees. There will not be any disturbance to any residences or similarly sensitive land uses as the nearest such uses or development districts that permit such uses are over one mile from the project site. D. Site Improvements: The Planning Department inspected the site and determined that there are deficiencies in the site improvements that are required to be addressed to comply with current development standards. Some of these improvements, such as a new slurry coat over the existing asphalt paved area at the northeast quadrant of the site (an area of approximately 1 acre), removal of barbed wire on the chain link fences along the site perimeter, and • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00152 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 12, 2010 • Page 3 perimeter, and restoration of street frontage landscaping are already proposed, or have been agreed to be completed, by the applicant. However, staff has concluded that the existing compacted._gravel surface where the trailers will be parked/stored (an area of approximately 3 acres) does not sufficiently address the paving requirements for vehicle parking as described in Section 17.12.030-A-5 of the Development Code, which requires "parking and loading facilities to be surfaced and maintained with asphaltic concrete or other permanent, impervious surfacing material sufficient to prevent mud, dust, loose material, and other nuisances" (Exhibit K). An additional requirement is that landscape "planters shall be separated from maneuvering and parking areas by a 6-inch raised concrete curb or equivalent" per Section 17.12.030-E-2-a of the Development Code (Exhibit L). Furthermore, as the previous use was discontinued for a period in excess of 180 days, per Section 17.02.130(D) of the Development Code "the use of the structure or the site shall be in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located..." (Exhibit J). The applicant has indicated that paving these areas with asphalt will be cost prohibitive. The applicant has also indicated that the property owner's long-term plan is to develop the site with an industrial building, and that any improvements, such as asphalt paving, will be provided at that time (Exhibit I). The applicant is requesting that the use of the compacted gravel surface continue to be permitted or a mutually acceptable alternative be considered. • E. Planning Commission Review: Usually a Non-Construction Conditional Use Permit, i.e. where no exterior construction is involved, is reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Director (Section 17.04.035-A). However, if the "application involves unusual requirements or raises questions of land use policy substantially more significant than generally pertain to such application," the Planning Director may refer the application to the Planning Commission for consideration, per Section 17.04.035-A of the Development Code (Exhibit M). Furthermore, as the site is non-conforming, only the Planning Commission "may consider and approve, or conditionally approve, a request to change a non-conforming use to a different non-conforming use" per Section 17.02.130-E of the Development Code, or in the case of "alteration, expansion, or restoration of a non-conforming use or structure, the Planning Director shall review the request or refer it to the Planning Commission" per Section 17.02.135-G of the Development Code. In light of the current parcel being non-conforming, and the request to re-establish a conforming use on a non-conforming property with improvements that will not bring the property into compliance, staff requests that the Planning Commission consider one of the following options as a condition of approval in regards to site pavement: 1. Pave with asphalt the areas of the project site that are currently compacted gravel and construct along the perimeter the asphalt paved areas a 6-inch raised concrete curb to protect the landscaping; or 2. Apply to the compacted gravel surface a chemical coating or binding agent that will • minimize dust and not require a 6-inch raised concrete curb; or D3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC201 0-001 52 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 12, 2010 Page 4 • 3. Phase the paving of the areas of the project site that are currently compacted gravel with asphalt and construct the concrete curb over a period of time selected by the Planning Commission (phase improvements); or 4. Allow the use of the compacted gravel surface without any modifications. Staff has determined that these site improvements are not as important as paving the site, and the Planning Commission should consider whether these additional conditions should be incorporated into the project: 1. Landscape planters along the sides of parking stalls containing a minimum of 90 square feet with a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet (including a 6-inch concrete curb), landscape planters along the perimeter of the project site with a minimum dimension of 5 feet, and 6-inch pavers adjacent to the side of parking stalls per Section 17.12.030(E)(2)(a), (c), and (d) of the Development Code. 2. A bike rack adequate for a minimum of three bikes per Section 17.12.040(C)(2)'of the Development Code. 3. New light standards in the parking lot, not to exceed 25 feet or the height of the'shortest on-site building, providing a minimum 1-foot candle of illumination across the surface of the entire parking area per Section 17.30.040(A)(4) of the Development Code. •. 4. A new trash enclosure designed per the City standard for industrial projects. 5. Stucco finish on both sides of the existing perimeter wall along the east side of the project site. If the Planning Commission wishes to approve the project, then staff recommends these additional conditions of approval be incorporated into a subsequent resolution of approval: 1. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. 2. The facility shall be operated in conformance with the performance standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not limited to, noise levels. If the operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon the adjacent businesses or operations, then the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. 3. Any modification or intensification of the existing uses; any improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit shall require the review and approval by the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC201 0-001 52— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 12, 2010 • Page 5 • check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. 4. The existing building shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 5. The existing metal gate at the entrance to the site shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 6. Per Section 17.30.040(A)(7)(c) of the Development Code, the use of barbed wire fencing or similar materials is prohibited in the General Industrial districts. Barbed wire placed along the top of the existing chain link fences located along the west, south, and north property lines shall be removed. 7. Per Section 17.30.40(E)(4)(a) and (c), trees are required to be planted at a rate of 1 tree per 30 linear feet of interior property line. Where there are trees missing along the project perimeter, i.e. gaps in the perimeter landscaping, new trees shall be planted to comply with this requirement. 8. The existing trees shall be pruned to remove dead branches and excess foliage, and the existing ground cover along the perimeter and street frontage of the property shall be restored to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. A landscape and irrigation plan • prepared by a licensed landscape architect shall be submitted for review and action by the City. 9. Required landscaping shall be completed prior to release for occupancy. 10. Outdoor storage of-sales products, supplies, materials, and equipment other than the storage of trailers is prohibited. 11. All signs shall comply with the City's Sign Ordinance. All signs shall require review and approval of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to installation. F. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities because the proposal only contemplates minor revisions to the parking lot area and minimal improvement to the existing building with no expansion of any floor area of the building. No significant changes to the site are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. 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 a 660-foot radius of the project site. • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00152— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES May 12, 2010 Page 6 _ • RECOMMENDATION: Staff will prepare a Resolution for consideration and adoption following discussion and determination by the Planning Commission regarding DRC 2010-00152. Respectfully submitted, • Jam s R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MS/ds Attachments: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Aerial Map Exhibit C - Site Utilization Map Exhibit D - Site Plan Exhibit E - Floor Plan Exhibit F - Correspondence from Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. Exhibit G Documentation Regarding Trailer Fleet Operations Exhibit H - Trailer Specifications Exhibit I - Correspondence Regarding the Trailer Parking and Storage Area Exhibit J - Section 17.02.130(D) of the Development Code • Exhibit K - Section 17.12.030(A)(5) of the Development Code Exhibit L - Section 17.12.030(E)(2)(a) of the Development Code Exhibit M - Section 17.04.035 of the.Development Code Exhibit N - Photos of the Project Site • p-(0 • • RYDER TRUCK RENTAL, INC PROPERTY TAX DEPT. LOD.5310: 1 -8 WEST PO BOX 025719 11690 NW 105ST MIAMI, FL 33102-5719 MIAMI, FL 33178 Date: June 17, 2009 #Of paces including cover sheet: _1, Fax • To: Wenna From: Ergedine Pericles • Fate (909)919-295c Fa= (305)500-5903 Phone: (909)477-2701 Phone: (305)500-4260 E-mail:• Email: epericle @ryder.com, 2008&2009 Bi siness Occupation Tai • Re: Renewal-Locati in Closure CC: • ❑Urgent X For Re view ❑Please Comment X Please Reply ❑Please • Comments: City of Ranch Cucan conga, CA Business Licenst Tax Business License#: 027971 Location: 9366 Santa Anita Ave Good Afternoon Due to the economic 'lowntown;a lot of locations ire being closed. However, the Miami office is us wally notified of such closurr,-s months later. The location at 9366 Santa Anita Ain closedinSeptember 2008. Therefore, can you please refund us the Octobet 2008 mber 2008,portion and the 2009 Business License Renewal Fee ' 1 anl,you for your understanding. If you have any quest ion, please feel free to conta.:t me at the (305) 500-4260. Have a Wonderful D..y! • EXHIBIT F �-ia • Trailer Fleet • STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS TRAILER FLEET COMPANY The proposed project will be an equipment sales and leasing company for heavy equipment transportation trailers for heavy truck tractors in a wide range of transportation industries. This use will be similar to the previous tenant Ryder who formerly occupied the site which was relocated just down the street. We provide vehicle inspections and light maintenance activities (brakes,tires,etc)and the sales and leasing of the transportation equipment. All major work, body work,heavy repairs,etc are done offsite per contactual requirements. I4ou s of operation, Shop: 24 hour operation, 7 days a week. Delivery receiving hours are 5:00 an to 11 pm during operating hours and office hours will be 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Total number of workers to be at this location: 3 office/admin/leasing; 3 maintenance • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MAR 0 2 2010 RECEIVED - PLANNING • EXHIBIT G 6,i3 • r � ___ _____._ . .` n' t sss 1. 23' to 32' Dry Freight Vans • nit • Rase RIM • 45' to 53' Dry Freight Vans _I _. R, 28' to 53' Flatbeds, Dropdecks and E Ylenclibles t • Trailer fbet law 32' to 53' Refrigerated Vans EXHIBIT H �,� Charles Joseph Associates PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES • Dear Planning Commission: Re: DRC 2010-00152 The matter being brought before you is what typically would be handled as a City Planner Hearing action. During the last few months we have worked with the City to try and continue the sales and leasing facility that occupied 9366 Santa Anita for approximately 30 years. When we met again last with the Planning Director, he stated he believed that he did not have the ability to have the discretion to make the requested determination. Once the code section that provides for such discretion was presented, the Planning Director decided to not utilize the flexibility provided to him in the code to allow for alternate materials to be used for the site because he was "not comfortable" with doing so. We have had to request this hearing to have this matter heard by the Planning Commission so this long time property owner can be afforded an opportunity to have his proposed tenant operate a tax revenue generating business without imposition of improvement conditions that we believe have no reasonable need or basis. The City Planner's determination as to required conditions is making any contemplated use of the property unfeasible, particularly during these very difficult economic times and circumstances. As was discussed with the City Planner at great length during our meetings with him and the property owner, our client has offered to make landscape and other improvements in the spirit of enhancing the site, but being required to grade and • pave the entire interior property creates a very_substantial hardship that cannot be recouped from leased use of the premises as proposed. We also discussed the property owner's ultimate desire to construct a new industrial building at some point in the future when market conditions were favorable. If this site is graded and paved, it is unlikely that our client would be inclined to remove approximately $300,000 of asphalt paving to construct a new industrial building in the reasonably foreseeable future. We are also particularly troubled by the City Planner's position during our last meeting with him that this is a non-conforming site and that no use can occupy and operate on the premises, permitted or otherwise, until the site is brought up to current City development standards. If such a position is taken and sustained by the City, the result will be a myriad of vacant properties with no reasonable opportunity for improvements to be made on an incremental or case by case basis and would not serve the City and its property owners well over the long term. Thank you for your time regarding this matter, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA APR 2 8 2010 Chuck Buquet, President RECLINED•PLANNING Charles Joseph Associates • Office 909.481.1822 Fax 909.481.1824 City Center• 10681 Foothill Blvd.,Suite 395•Rancho Cucamonga,CA• 91730 A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION EXHIBIT I t-is • Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.02.130 the noise standards specified in this Section and prescribed for the assigned noise zone in which the school, hospital, church, or library is located. • G. Administration. Any act creating or permitting the creation of a noise disturbance as defined - by this Code, not otherwise excluded by the preceding section of this Code, shall constitute a violation of this Code and shall be abated as such. H. Prima Facie Violation. Any noise exceeding the noise level standards for a designated noise zone as specified in this Section shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this Section. Section 17.02.130 - Non-Conforming Uses and Structures A. Purpose. This section is intended to limit the number and extent of non-conforming uses by regulating their enlargement, their reestablishment after abandonment, and the alteration or restoration after destruction of the structures they occupy. In addition, this section is intended to limit the number and extent of non-conforming structures by prohibiting their being moved, altered, or enlarged in a manner that would increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards prescribed in this Code. - B. Continuation and Maintenance. 1. . A use lawfully occupying a structure or a site that does not conform with the use regulations or the site area regulations for the district in which the use is located shall be deemed to be a non-conforming •use and may be continued, except as otherwise limited in this Section. ' 2. A structure lawfully occupying a site that does not conform with the standards for front yard, side yards, rear yard, height, coverage, distances between structures, and parking facilities for the district in which the structure is located, shall be deemed to be • a non-conforming structure and may be used and maintained, except as limited provided in this Section. • 3. Routine maintenance and repairs may be performed on a non-conforming use or •structure. C. Alterations and Additions to Non-Conforming Uses and Structures. 1. No non-conforming use shall be enlarged or extended in such a way as to occupy any •part of the structure or site or any other structure or site which it did not occupy at the time it became a non-conforming use, or in such a way as to displace any conforming use occupying a structure or site, except as permitted in this Section. 2. No non-conforming structure shall be altered or reconstructed so as to increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards for front yard, side yards, rear yard, height of structures, distances between structures, and parking facilities as prescribed in the regulations for the district in which the structure is located. D. Discontinuation of Non-Conforming Use. Whenever a non-conforming use has been changed to a.conforming use or has been discontinued for a continuous period of 180 days or more, the non-conforming use shall not be reestablished, and the use of the structure or site thereafter shall be in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located, • provided that this section shall not apply to non-conforming dwelling units. Discontinuation shall include termination of a use regardless of intent to resume the use. • E. Change of Non-Conforming Use. The Planning Commission may consider and approve, or conditionally approve, a request to change a non-conforming use to a different non- conforming use, provided that 1) there is no new structure, 2) said use is not of greater intensity (e.g., traffic, noise, density, parking demand, odor, light), and 3) said use complies with the provisions of Section 17.02.130-C-2, subject to a Conditional Use Permit as specified • in Section 17.04.030. 17.02-14 1D/OB EXHIBIT J • . p-1(0 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.02.135 F. Restoration of a Damaged Structure. 1. Whenever a structure which does not comply with the standards for front, side, and • rear yards; height of structures;5distances between structures; and parking facilities as prescribed in the regulations for the district in which the structure is located, or for the use which does not conform with the regulations for the district in which it is located, is destroyed by fire or other calamity, by act of God, or by the public enemy to the extent of 50 percent or less, the structure may be restored and the non-conforming use may be resumed, provided that restoration is started within one year and diligently pursued to completion. When the destruction exceeds 50 percent or the structure is voluntarily razed or is required by law to be razed, the structure shall not be restored except in full conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located and the non- - conforming use shall not be resumed. 2. The extent of damage or partial destruction shall be based upon the ratio of the estimated cost of restoring the structure to its condition prior to such damage or partial destruction to the estimated cost of duplicating the entire structure, as it existed prior • thereto. Estimates for this purpose shall be made by or shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and shall be based on the minimum cost of construction in compliance with the Building Code. G: City Planner. Any request for alteration, expansion or restoration of a non-conforming use or structure shall be reviewed by the City Planner to determine compliance with the provisions contained in this section or refer it to the Planning Commission as specified in Section • 17.02.130-H. The City Planner shall notify the applicant and surrounding property owners of the decision. The decision of the City Planner may be appealed by any aggrieved party within ten calendar days of the decision. H. Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 17.02.110. The Planning Commission shall review each case and all matters of fact. The Commission may grant the request, grant the request with modification, or deny the request. The Commission shall state that the request will or will not be detrimental to the goals and objectives of the General Plan and that such request will or will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Section 17.02.135 - General Development Standards The provisions of this section shall apply to all development within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, unless otherwise specified herein. A. Water Conservation. Landscaping and irrigation must be designed to conserve water through using the principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho . Cucamonga Municipal Code, except where exempted therein. Section 17.02.140 - Definitions A. Purposes. • 1. The purpose of this chapter is to promote consistency and precision in the application and interpretation of these Development Regulations, The meaning and construction of words and phrases defined in this chapter shall apply throughout this Code, except where the context and usage of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different • meaning or construction intended in that particular case, B. General Interpretation. 1. The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive and • discretionary. • • 17.02-15 10/08 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.12.030 parking space, allowance may be made for up to a 1-foot vehicle projection beyond the - bumper or tire stop if such projection does not interfere with landscaping or pedestrian • r use. All parking spaces shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 7 1/2 feet. _11.1___ "— a. fr, P. /71 9 a .� 2. When the side of any parking space abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, which interferes in any way with access to a motor vehicle, the space shall be a minimum of 2 feet wider than otherwise required by this section. • 3. Handicapped stall size. Each parking space designated for use by the handicapped shall consist of a rectangular area not less than 14 feet wide by 18 feet long and shall . be located in an area not exceeding 2 percent slope. All spaces shall be located near or convenient to a level or ramped entrance, not exceeding a 5 percent slope, to the facility served by the parking space. Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be signed and restricted for use by the handicapped only. r� •• 14/1910470D '.wuus ICM FwPLIN4 s1c-us (pow, . ) .� d• - K61 ll6y p i -4 oR6 Sux• .user., • 4f / s tell MIJ. II ea 23 c\ 10113144.4113444-X- SJRrAcz v 9fMEhL Of nccesso.ny IGELMPICAlla0 PanneD OJ OWE 5Yau4 {-i►NDICA?PCD efiltt , Site 4. Aisle dimensions. Each parking and loading space shall have adequate drive aisles and turning and maneuvering areas for access and usability, in accordance with Table 17.12.030-E. • 4 5. Paving. Parking and loading facilities shall be surfaced and maintained with asphaltic concrete or other permanent, impervious surfacing material sufficient to prevent mud, dust, loose material, and other nuisances. Alternate surface material can be considered by the City Planner if shown that such material will not cause adverse effects and that it will remain in a usable condition. 6. Drainage. All parking and loading facilities shall be graded and provided with permanent storm drainage facilities. Surfacing, curbing, and drainage improvements • EXHIBIT K 17.12-2 Dig 8/03 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.12.040 • 2. Planter Design. All parking lot planters shall be designed to meet the following • minimum requirements. a. Planters shall be separated from maneuvering and parking areas by a 6-inch, raised concrete curb or equivalent. b. Tree planting wells located at the front of parking stalls shall contain a minimum of 25 square feet and the smallest outside dimension shall not be less than 5 feet. • 9o54Pr MwIMUM Ft tq ALofJa 6tcsoF 6T744.. • S 25 541 F r:MINIM* • c. Landscape planters along the sides of parking stalls shall contain a minimum of 90 square feet and the smallest outside dimension shall not be less than 6 feet. d. Pedestrian walks shall be provided in landscape planters along the' sides of parking stalls. It shall consist of a minimum 12-inch concrete paver, adjacent to the curb (including curb width). • Section 17.12.040 - Parking Requirements • The following sections list the required amount of parking for each category of uses, special . requirements and optional requirements. A. Residential. • • 1. Single-family detached dwellings (conventional): 2 parking spaces within a garage. 2. Cluster development(condominium, townhome, etc.) semi-detached single-family (zero • lot line, patio homes, duplexes, etc.) and mobile home parks. a. Studio: 1.3 off-street parking spaces per unit of which 1 space shall be in a garage or carport. b. One bedroom: 1.5 off-street parking spaces per unit of which 1 space shall be in a garage or carport. • c. Two bedrooms: 1.8 off-street parking spaces per unit of which 1 space shall be in a garage or carport. • d. Three or more bedrooms: 2 off-street parking spades per unit of which 2 spaces shall•be in a garage or carport. • e. Four or more bedrooms: 2.3 off-street parking spaces per unit of which 2 spaces shall be in a garage or carport. f. In addition to the required number of parking spaces for each unit, 1 off-street uncovered parking space shall be provided for each four units for visitor parking. For single-family zero lot line, patio homes, and duplexes, on-street parking may be substituted for visitor parking, where sufficient street pavement width and • distance between driveways has been provided. EXHIBITL 17.126 8'03 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.04.035 2. Alteration, expansion, or reconstruction of a building housing a pre-existing conditional .use shall comply with Section 17.02.130 regulating non-conforming uses, until such • time that a Conditional Use Permit is granted as provided in this Section. G. Revisions/Modifications. Revisions or modifications of Conditional Use Permits can be requested by the applicant. Further, the Planning Commission may periodically review, modify, or revoke a Conditional Use Permit. 1. Revisions/Modifications by Applicant. A revision or modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit such as, but not limited to, change in conditions, expansions, intensification, location, hours of operation, or change of ownership, may be requested by an applicant. Such request shall be processed as described in Sections 17.04.030-C through F. The applicant shall supply necessary information, as determined by the City, to indicate reasons for the requested change. 2. Periodic Review. The Planning Commission may periodically review any Conditional Use Permit to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with conditions of • approval or in a manner, which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. If, after review, the Commission deems that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a full examination, then a public hearing date shall be set. 3. Modification or Revocation, After setting a date for public hearing as described in Subsection 2 above, the City Planner shall notify the applicant and owners of the CUP in question. Such notice shall be sent by certified mail and shall state that the Commission will be reviewing the CUP for possible modification or revocation.. It shall also state the date, time, and place of hearing. The public hearing shall be conducted and notice given in accordance with Section 17.02.110. The City Planner shall fully investigate the evidence and prepare a report for the Commission's consideration. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission • shall render a decision to do one of the following measures: a. Find that the CUP is being conducted in an appropriate matter and that no action to modify or revoke is necessary;or, b. Find that the CUP is not being conducted in an appropriate manner and that modifications to conditions are necessary; or, c. Find that the CUP is not being conducted in an appropriate manner and that modifications are not available to mitigate the impacts and therefore revoke the permit, which requires the operation to cease and desist in the time allotted by the Commission. If the Planning Commission either modifies or revokes a CUP, then they shall state reasons for such action within the resolution. H. New Applications Following Denial or Revocation. Following the denial or revocation of a Conditional Use Permit application, no application for a Conditional Use Permit for the same or substantially the same use on the same or substantially the same site shall be filed within one year from the date of denial or revocation. Section 17.04.035 - Non-Construction Conditional Use Permits A. Authority. Where there is no exterior construction involved, the City Planner is authorized to grant or deny Conditional Use Permits in accordance with the procedure in Section 17.04.030 and impose reasonable conditions. If in the opinion of the City Planner the application involves unusual requirements or raises questions of land use policy substantially more . significant than generally pertain to such application, the City Planner may refer the • application to the Planning Commission for consideration. • EXHIBITM 17.04-3 6,gg Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.04.040 B. Public Hearing. The City Planner shall hold a public hearing on each application for a Non- Construction Conditional Use Permit. The hearing and notice shall be set and notice shall be • given as prescribed in Section 17.02.110 Public Hearings. C. Revisions/Modifications, Revisions or modifications of Non-Construction Conditional Use Permits can be requested by the applicant and approved or denied by the City Planner, Further, the City Planner may periodically review, modify, or revoke a Non-Construction Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the procedures of Sections 17.04.030.G. Section 17.04.040 -Van. ces A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to provide flexibility from the strict application of develop -nt standards when special circumstances pertaining to the property such as size, shape, to. ,graphy, or location deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vici 'ty and in the same district, (consistent with the objectives of the Development Code). Any ariance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment there authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitatio upon other properties in the vicinity and district in which such property is situated. B. Authority. • 1. The Planning Commission 's authorized to grant Variances to achieve these purposes as prescribed in accorda e with the procedure in this Section, with respect to development standards su , as but not limited•to fences, walls, hedges, screening, and landscaping; site area, idth, and depth; front, rear, and side yards; coverage; height of structures; landscap g; usable open space; performance standards; and on- street and off-street parking a loading facilities and impose reasonable conditions. Conditions may include, but s :II not be limited to, requirements for special yards, • open spaces, buffers, fences, `- Ils, and screening; requirements for installation and • maintenance of landscaping an.t, control measures; requirements for street improvements and dedications, regulation of vehicular ingress and egress and traffic circulation; regulation of signs; reg -tion of hours or other characteristics of operation; requirements for maintenance of landscaping and other improvements; establishment of development schedules or time I`< its for performance or completion; requirements for periodical review by the Plannin. Commission; and such other conditions as the Commission may deem necessary t.', ensure compatibility with surrounding uses; to preserve the public health, safety, and elfare; and to enable the Commission to make the findings required by Section 17.04.x,..0-E. • 2. The power to grant Variances does not end to use regulations. Flexibility to the use regulations is provided pursuant to Secon 17.04.030 (Conditional Use Permit) and Section 17.02.040 (Use Determination). C. Application. An application for a Variance shall '.,e filed with the Planning Division in a form prescribed by the City Planner. D. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall h.4,• a public hearing on each application for a Variance. The hearing shall be set and notice .oven as prescribed in Section 17.02.110 (Public Hearings). E. Findings. • 1. Before granting a Variance, the Planning Comm sion shall make the following findings that the circumstances prescribed below do appl a. That strict or literal interpretation and enf•- ement of the specified regulation • would result in practical difficulty or unnece-.ary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this Code. • • 17.04-4 6/99 pay • Page 1 /t(_° 60.cd- do/°7 STAFF REPORT "Staff report text in quotes" Responses in bold The site was developed in 1980 with a one story metal building of 6,920 square feet. Approximately 1 acre of the site is paved with asphalt for the parking lot, while the remaining 3 acres of the site for the equipment sales and leasing was approved with recycled compacted pervious aggregate asphalt. Along the street frontage and perimeter of the site there are existing mature shad and screening trees. A. "Site Improvements: The Planning Department inspected the site and determined that there are deficiencies in the site improvements that are required to be addressed to comply with current development standards. Some of these improvements, such as a new slurry coat over the existing asphalt paved area at the northeast quadrant of the site (an area of approximately 1 acre), removal of barbed wire on the chain link fences along the site perimeter, and perimeter, and restoration of street frontage landscaping are already proposed, or have been agreed to be completed, by the applicant." This has been agreed upon with staff. "However, staff has concluded that the existing compacted gravel surface where the trailers will be parked/stored (an area of approximately 3 acres) does not sufficiently address the paving requirements for vehicle parking as described in Section 17.12.030-A-5 of the Development Code, which requires "parking and loading facilities to be surfaced and maintained with asphaltic concrete or other permanent, impervious surfacing material sufficient to prevent mud, dust, loose material, and other nuisances" (Exhibit K)." The staff report identifies the code section for "vehicle parking" which is tied to "pedestrian walkways". We are "Equipment sales and Leasing" and this area use is not intended to be a pedestrian parking lot. "Parking or loading facility" in the development code exhibit development code exhibit pertain to those spaces in conjunction with warehouse loading. Parking and Loading Facilities 17.12.030 D-Industrial Districts Exhibit .ow...o cots w•o..c 000r . •'•�rj • 'll,'llilllllllillllllllli' -. t =; °:rte. I ! / 't`:, -C;..;:—.:7 • lam-"--zM•. ri_—•'-_r}= . Page 2 "An additional requirement is that landscape "planters shall be separated from maneuvering and parking areas by a 6-inch raised concrete curb or equivalent" per Section 17.12.030-E-2-a of the Development Code (Exhibit L)." Referring to this section of the code, it is specifically identifying areas of a parking planter for rows of parking that are parking in front of each other for temporary parking of pedestrian accessed parking lots. We do not have such a condition. (Below is the exhibit) Parking and Loading Facilities 17.12.030 E -Industrial Districts Parkins Facility Design 9oay': MtMMIM FLieltit Ikopi4 Eta of 6r it; Alba 4 v • :Y :. 1 y Mg 87422. {mac( "Furthermore, as the previous use was discontinued for a period in excess of 180 days, per Section 17.02.130 (D) of the Development Code "the use of the structure or the site shall be in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located..." (Exhibit 3). " If we accept the Cities position that this is a 'parking area', the development allows for alternate material and therefore is a conforming standard, as the use of this material alone does not create a non-conforming condition. This alternate material actually meets the intent of the code provided that The City Planner approves such material. The City Planner has approved such material for a similar use via an MDR on April 15`1, 2010 (DRC 2010- 00225 and not prohibited the use of this material for the City Yard Project currently on file. 2 Page 3 "The applicant has indicated that paving these areas with asphalt will be cost prohibitive. The applicant has also indicated that the property owner's long-term plan is to develop the site with an industrial building, and that any improvements, such as asphalt paving, will be provided at that time (Exhibit I). The applicant is requesting that the use of the compacted gravel surface continue to be permitted or a mutually acceptable alternative be considered." Development code section 17.42.110 Approved December 2009 via Ord 823 Section 17.42.110—Stormwater Management A. Stormwater management combines practices to minimize runoff and water waste to recharge groundwater and to improve water quality. Implementing stormwater best management practices into the landscape,irrigation,and grading design plans to minimize runoff and increase retention and infiltration are highly recommended on-site. B. Project applicants shall refer to Chapter 19.20 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code for information on stormwater requirements and stormwater management plans." Ordinance No.823—Page 12 of 14 • The approach of utilizing a environmentally effective product that allows for percolation and reduces storm water run off meets the recent General Plan Draft update for "Big Idea #4" to encourage projects to have less impact on the environment. This also meets the intent of May 28, 2008 Green sustainability program policy direction before the City Council presented by the Planning Director for encouraging environmentally friendly and LEED designations for projects. In that staff report the Planning Director provided a suggestion for incentives to parking areas, which this area (if considered a parking area) would fall under the flexibility to encourage an environmentally friendly use for LEED designs. Since the Planning Director has approved a 17 acre site allowing for such alternate materials pursuant to the development code section 'Alternate surface material can be considered by the City Planner if shown that such material will not cause adverse effects and that it will remain in a usable condition,"It is reasonable for our project would have the same privileges afforded to them and to date have not had any information presented to us as to why this material would not remain in a "usable condition". The past 30 years of use, other projects supported by the Planning Director having already supported the use of this material. • 3 Page 4 "E. Planning Commission Review: Usually a Non-Construction Conditional Use Permit, i.e. where no exterior construction is involved, is reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Director (Section 17.04.035-A). However, if the "application involves unusual requirements or raises questions of land use policy substantially more significant than generally pertain to such application," the Planning Director may refer the application to the Planning Commission for consideration, per Section 17.04.035-A of the Development Code (Exhibit M). Furthermore, as the site is non-conforming, only the Planning Commission "may consider and approve, or conditionally approve, a request to change a non- conforming use to a different non-conforming use" per Section 17.02.130-E of the Development Code, or in the case of "alteration, expansion, or restoration of a non-conforming use or structure, the Planning Director shall review the request or refer it to the Planning Commission" per Section 17.02.135-G of the Development Code." In light of the current parcel being non-conforming, and the request to re-establish a conforming use on a non-conforming property with improvements that will not bring the property into compliance, staff requests that the Planning Commission consider one of the following options as a condition of approval in regards to site pavement: If this is the Cities interpretation, it opens the door to all sites, shopping centers and properties in the City being required to be brought up to current standards prior to being able to legally operate the parcel." This interpretation by the Planning Director means any property permitted or otherwise must be redeveloped in order to have a use. This rigidity is contrary to the business friendly environment of the City and the first part of this section of the development code that states: 17.04.030 Conditional Use Permits A Purpose and IntentThe purpose of these regulations is to create flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of the development code and general plan." 1. Pave with asphalt the areas of the project site that are currently compacted gravel and construct along the perimeter the asphalt paved areas a 6-inch raised concrete curb to protect the landscaping; or This would be an unreasonable request 2. Apply to the compacted gravel surface a chemical coating or binding agent that will minimize dust and not require a 6-inch raised concrete curb; or a. We can provide such a bonding agent, however for the past 30 years there have not been any problems in this regard. 3. Phase the paving of the areas of the project site that are currently compacted gravel with asphalt and construct the concrete curb over a period of time selected by the Planning Commission (phase improvements); or 4. Allow the use of the compacted gravel surface without any modifications. a. This is what we have requested; less impact on environment and is a "LEED"Standard 4 Page 5 "Staff has determined that these site improvements are not as important as paving the site, and the Planning Commission should consider whether these additional conditions should be incorporated into the project:" . Landscape planters along the sides of parking stalls containing a minimum of 90 square feet with a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet (including a 6-inch concrete curb), landscape planters along the perimeter of the project site with a minimum dimension of s feet, and 6-inch pavers adjacent to the side of parking stalls per Section 17.12.030(E)(2)(a), (c), and (d) of the Development Code. We have landscape curb and planters in the parking lot. Section 17.12.030 11 Landscaping (b) only requires that "each unenclosed parking facility shall provided perimeter landscaped strip at least 5". Since this parking area is enclosed, it is not required, this same code section also provides for clustering in the industrial area which we meet this requirement o i 7 1 r I y I I .', ). .t►.taRa.Q►a �..:.�.s tilt. . I 1 I t 47 11 i 1 I -!• l (• (jp Oa nnnaor[tas +uoa --= lane? # WI NO er c1. , 4 . ' 066 •k 4' I.. ...p I I I i e SAW { , t { j0, .ten..r,kaa a a.Ia at/Ij evnirr ii it 1 I I I N_ - I t t ' . Ad6Ir Hl6 JI b °Wirt VCS - - ••• v aMOAT6 amitaY pMgr.a1ti8 .. AIWA sts f t* � ' :Y 1. c.fYdtt'r we . A bike rack adequate for a minimum of three bikes per Section 17.12.040(C)(2) of the Development Code. Bike rack has been provided in the building. . New light standards in the parking lot, not to exceed 25 feet or the height of the shortest on-site building, providing a minimum 1-foot candle of illumination across the surface of the entire parking area per Section 17.30.040(A)(4) of the Development Code. The site has existing light standards, staff previously concurred since the main hours of operation are 7am-6pm and an appointment only use should be sufficient. . A new trash enclosure designed per the City standard for industrial projects. Requiring reconstruction of trash enclosures on an existing site has not been a precedence set by the City. Since this trash area was only a dilapidated fencing structure it was removed and relocated into the building. . Stucco finish on both sides of the existing perimeter wall along the east side of the project site. The decorative wall along the frontage is an approved material and was previously agreed as such by staff. This wall is covered with dense landscape. 5 ' Page 6 •• "If the Planning Commission wishes to approve the project, then staff recommends these additional conditions of approval be incorporated into a subsequent resolution of approval:" 1. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. So noted. Z. The facility shall be operated in conformance with the performance standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not limited to, noise levels. If the operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon the adjacent businesses or operations, then the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. So noted. . Any modification or intensification of the existing uses; any improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit shall require the review and approval by the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. We would request this does not trigger requirements for any Tenant improvements that may be needed by Fire/Building and Safety staff. . The existing building shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. So noted. . The existing metal gate at the entrance to the site shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. So noted. 3. Per Section 17.30.040(A)(7)(c) of the Development Code, the use of barbed wire fencing or similar materials is prohibited in the General Industrial districts. Barbed wire placed along the top of the existing chain link fences located along the west, south, and north property lines shall be removed. This has already been removed. 7. Per Section 17.30.40(E)(4)(a) and (c), trees are required to be planted at a rate of 1 tree per 30 linear feet of interior property line. Where there are trees missing along the project perimeter, i.e. gaps in the perimeter landscaping, new trees shall be planted to comply with this requirement. So noted. 3. The existing trees shall be pruned to remove dead branches and excess foliage, and the existing ground cover along the perimeter and street frontage of the property shall be restored to the satisfaction of the Planning. Director. A landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect shall be submitted for review and action by the City. These existing improvements are sufficient and submittal of permitted plans would appear to be unreasonable. . Required landscaping shall be completed prior to release for occupancy. We have agreed to update the landscaping along the property frontage. 6 age 7 I o: Outdoor storage of sales products, supplies, materials, and equipment other than those related to the storage of trailers is prohibited. We would like this to'Outdoor storage of sales products, supplies, materials, and equipment other than those related to the storage of tractor and trailers is prohibited 11. All signs shall comply with the City's Sign Ordinance. All signs shall require review and approval of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to installation. We would request this state that the sign permit be pursuant to the previous monument sign approval. 7. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities because the proposal only contemplates minor revisions to the parking lot area and minimal improvement to the existing building with no expansion of any floor area of the building. No significant changes to the site are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. We agree, and would be the consistent finding for the previous Planning Directors approval of this material. Respectfully submitted, Charles Joseph Associates Planning Commission Meeting of .S-XZ/j o. RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN-UP SHEET Please print your name, address, and city and indicate the item you have spoken regarding. Thank you. NAME ADDRESS CITY ITEM 1. CO be>71/ 2. X ? D'Cntiti /° , e 3. (a2G.cr 4. S 5. � 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. tTv. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. • 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.