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PLANNING CONt"Y SSIOiNT
AGENDA
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4, ih82 7:00 P.M.
LION'S PARK COiMMUNITY CENTER
9161 BASE LIKE,. RANCHO CUCA.ONGA, CALIFORNIA
TOPIC: ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLANIPOLICY ISSUES
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
Commissioner Barker Commissioner Rempel
Commissioner King Commissioner Stout
Commissioner McNiei
III. Approval of Minutes
October 21, 1982
IV. Announcements
Purpose of Tonight's Meeting
V. Staff Review of Land Use and Circulation
A. Staff will review the overall densities proposed by
the Specific Plan, outline their relationship to the
City's General Plan, and note their effect on tle
character of the various parts of the co'^}lmn'ty.
B. Staff wi11 review the overall circulation system
proposed by the Specific P.Zen and outline the rslation- yd
ship to city -wide and regional circulation. Staff will
also point out the effects, of circulation on land use
and commmity character. r
VI. Public Comment and Input
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A. The &tiwanda Landowner's Association will present .
their proposals and co=nvents.
S. other interested parties will have an opportunit4,
to c=xwnt on the Specific_ Plan policies and coacoepts.
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VII. Discussion of policy issues for each of the following
issues. There will be a brief presentation by staff,
followed by questions and public input.
A. Residential Land Uses
1. ER (Estate Residential, 1 du /ac or less) designation
along Suvmit and 23rd.
2. VL (very Low Density, 1 -2 du /ac) designation in the
`care" area south of Route 30, west of East Avenue.
3. vL (very Low Density, 1 -2 du /ac) designation north
of Route 30.
B. Circulation
1_ Etiwar_da Avenue
2. East Avenue Bypass Road
C. other Policy Issues
The Commission mul seek public cvamaents on other
Policies and concepts contained in the Specific
VIII. Adjournment
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative
Regulations that set an 11 p.m. sdjour� meat t +r�r_ if
items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Cmmaission_
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SUBJECT:
Meeting Purpose:
The purpose of tonight's workshop is twofold:
1. Discuss and take public car ments on major 'known policy
issues:
A. P.esidential Land Uses
1.. ER !Estate Residential) designation along 23rd Street.
2. VL (Very Low Density) designation in the "core" area,
and north of Route 33.
B. Circulation
1. Etiwanda Avenue
2. East Avenue Bypass Road
2. Provide an opportunity to identify and address other major
issue areas.
It is suggested that the Commission take no formal action at this
meeting. Rather, the Commission should take public input, and if
needed, direct staff to provide additional information or to analyze
specific questions in time for the November 18 meeting. This will
enable the Commission to begin making policy decisions in the areas
of land use, circulation and conrnunity character at the November 18
meeting.
Attached Materials:
Attached you'll find background information dealing with specific topics
on tonight's agenda. The materials are keyed to the agenda and are
organized as follows:
0 Minutes of October 21, 1982 Fianning Coranission Agenda
TO: Members of the Planning Commission
SUBJ.: NO EMER 4, 1982 ETIWA14DA SPECIFIC PLAN WORKSHOP
Page 2..,
o Etiwanda Land Owner's Association Proposals
o Overview of Major Policy Issues
A. Residential Land Uses
B. Cir:uiation
o Sumury of Etiw.anda Specific Pla❑ Correspondence
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Ad;curned Meeting
October 21, 1982
Chairman Jeff King called the Regular Ad;ourned Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California to order at 7:05 p.m.
The meeting was held at the Lions Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman King then led in the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: David Barker, Larry McNiei, Herman Rempei,
Dennis Stout, Jeff King
COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Tim Beedle, Senior Planner; Rick Gomez, City Planner;
Edward Hopson, Assistant City Attorney; Jack Lam, Community
Deveiooment Director; Otto Kroutil, Associate Planner;
Janice Reynolds, Secretary.
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IsChairman King introduced Jim Frost, Chairman of the Etiwanda Specific Plan
Advisory Committee, who provided the background of the Craft Plan and
indicated that the members of the Committee would be available for questions
or comments regarding the Plan.
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City staff gave a slide presentation illustrating the backgrcund on the
preparation of the Draft Plan, the organization and function of the Plan, and
the Planning Commission review schedule.
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8:00 p.m. Planning Commission Recessed
8:20 p.m. Planning Commission Reconvened
Chairman King opened the hearing to public comments.
Mary Catania, Etiwanda landowner, addressed the Commission stating that East
Avenue had originally been designed as a four lane road and many landowners
had already dedicated property towards that road. She asked how the property
owners would be compensated for the property they have already dedicated and
where the financing would co:ae from the construct this road.
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Tic* Beedie, Senior Planner, replied that the bypass road would be discussed in
further detail at the Conmsissioi:'s next meeting. As members of the
Engineering staff would be present at that meeting, staff would be in a better
position to answer these questions in greater detail.
Mrs. Catania further stated that she felt some type of assessment district
could provide financing for the bypass road. Also, Estate Residential zoning
was an unreasonable zoning, is not enforced anywhere else in the City, and
would not ,sake housing in the Etiwanda area affordable to many people.
Wayne Blanton, 743 Birch Avenue, Upland, California, addressed the Commission
stating that his major concern with the Plan was the "umbrella" street and the
155 foot right -of -way bei ng propcsed with landscaping that looks very pretty
in drawings. he asked how this landscaping would be financed and how it would
be maintained? Further, Mr. Blanton felt that the bypass road was unnecessary
since East Avenue already exists. Also, the rock curbs were very pretty in
their day, however stated that the workmanship is unavailable to construct and
maintain them now. In regard to the statement in the Draft Plan regarding the
Etiwanda Advisory Committee's recommendation that zoning :n Etiwanda be
restricted to its lowest usage, Mr. Blanton commented that this works a
tremendous hardship on the property owner especially in the ona to two lot par
acre category. Further, that this also affects the property owners along the
freeway corridor in that it does not do much good to have an R -s density
without the R -3 zoning.
Clark Shacklett, Etiwanda resident, addressed the Commission stating that he
wondered to what degree the Etiwanda Advisory Committee represents a
cross- secticn of people who reside in Etiwanda. Further, that he suspected
that the members might have represented "a selfish few" in their desire to
maintain Etiwanda as it presently exists. Also, he wondered if in doing that,
a Plan was being implemented which would highly restrict development in the
Etiwanda area. Further, that the point of view that the Committee and the
Commission should be primarily concerned with is not that of a few people who
presently reside in the Etiwanda area, but the future residents of Etiwanda as
Nell. N'hen these matters are taken into consideration, the problem of
providing sufficient housing now should be considered and whether it is in the
best interest of Rancho Cucamonga to have within its boundaries an area which
because of these oclicies is not economically feasible for developers to
develop and provide housing.
Neil Westlotorn, Etiwanda Specific Plan Advisory Committee member and Etiwanda
resident, addressed the Commission stating that he was areatful for the
opportunity to serve on the Committee and felt that the Council had done an
extraordinary act in allowing the residents of Etiwanda to have a say in its
development. Further, that the citizens know that Etiwanda must grow and be
developed, ! however have concerns about how it grows and is developed. These
concerns, he stated, are expressed in the Draft Plan now before the
Commission. Mr. Westlotorn also stated that he felt that the Draft Plan was a
good conipromise of various and strongly held views in that it allows for
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® adjustments according to the special elements included in the Plan, such as
i® the "umbrella" loop, the bypass road, and densities. He f --ther stated that
he hoped for a favcrab3e review and acceptance by the City of all the
essential elements of the Plan as he felt that they were worked out in a
spirit of compromise in serving all of the issues brought before the
Corrittee.
John Sherb, 7576 Etiwanda Ar_nue and representing the Myohoji Temple,
addressed the Comrission stating that he would like to congratulate the
members of the Committee for all their hard work in putting together the Draft
Plan. Mr. Sherb further stated that the Temple would prefer that Etiwanda
r 2nc remain d5 it presently from Base Line to FOOthi l l Boulevard
until the imagined pressures from 1 -15 to the north and Fontana to the east
takes place; however, the Temple would not resist a reasonable widening to
accommodate traffic actually generated. Mr. Sherb also stated that he would
like to address the economic provisions of the Plan in that the Temple, as a
non - profit organization, should be considered exempt from the requirements in
that they dia not feel that it would be appropriate for a non•proiit
organization to be classed in the same category as a commercial use.
Accordingly, Mr. Sherb stated, the financial burden should be distributed
first to those organizations which are in existence for the sake of making a
profit, secondarily to those- residents who would benefit by the improvements
put in for their benefit, and lastly to non- profit organizations.
David Flocker, Etiwanda resident, addressed the Commission stating that he was
representing the Etiwanda Landowners' Association this evening. The
Association felt that the Plan should include land use densities at or above
those shown on the General Plan Land Use Map, should nut include the bypass
road or the "T" closure of East Avenue at Highland or the proposed closing of
Victoria Avenue at the proposed typass. Further, that it felt that the Plan
should provide for the development of existing streets in accordance with
growth patterns in the area and t:s&t the Commission should look closely at the
location of the commercial centers proposed in the Plan. Mr. Flocker further
stated that the Commission would be receiving written material from the
Association which would outline their concerns in greater detail. The
Association would also like to be given some time either at the next meeting
nr one in the near future to present their ideas to the Commission and show a
brief slide presentation. Mr. "Flocker also stated that he felt it would bee
most helpful if a specific description could be given on how the bypass road
would be implemented if the Plan was approved and how 4. would be financed.
Jim Banks, Etiwanda resident, addressed the Commission stating that there were
four questions which were helpful to him in the beginning process of the Plan
and which he felt may be of some help to the Commission. These questions were
(1) is Etiwanda different; (2) is it a desirable difference; (3) is this
difference worth preserving; and, (4) does Etiwanda have a right to be
different. Further, that basically what the Commission would be deciding is
how to allow Etiwanda to remain as special or unique as possible. Mr. Banks
stated that as the Commissioners answered these questions, they would realize
that Etiwanda is different, the difference is desirable and worth preserving
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if p„ssible, and the hardest part wo,ild be the balancing of the interests of
the property owners versus the interests of the home owners.
Bob Flocker, Alta Loma resident, addressed the Commission stating that the
reference to Etiwanda as a rural comm[irity would be more accurately described
as a community that was once a rural community in that property in the price
range of $40,000 to $50,000 an acre does not make it economically feasible to
be rural or agricultural land uses. Further; that the land use map oroposed
by the Committee shows approximately i'ifty percent of the Ian,' at eitter low,
very low, or estate residential zoning and that fifty percent of th+, people
desiring to move to Rancho Cucamonga could not afford lots in that price
range. Yr. Flocker further stated that he hoped the Commission w.JUld keep in
mind the type of housing that most people can afford. Also, that the land in
that area was not paid for by the City, but by the individual property owners
and those property owners should hav! a major say in how that area will be
developed.
Betty McNay, Etiwanda Specific Plan Advisory member, addressed the Commission
stating that she was very concerned about the economics of having a bypass
road and was concerned with the lack of an east /west circulation tie -in with
greater Rancho Cucamonga. Further, that the commercial center should be
located above Highland Avenue.
There were no further comments and Chairman King advised the audience that the
next scheduled meeting to discuss tht! Etiwanda Specific Plan would b,a held on
November 4, 1982. Chairman King tated that at that meeting it was the
Commission's intention to discuss i•; greater detail Part 1 of the Specific �.
Plan dealing with the Policy Alan acid Conceptual Plan which would cover many
if not most of the nuts and bolts isi;ues that were discussed this evening.
Commissioner Rempel thanked the audience for their input and states' that the
Advisory Committee had comple,ced its job in delivering the Draft Pian to the
Commission. Further, no-it that it had been presented to the Commission, it is
the Commission's position to hear noree public comment and evaluate not only
what is necessary for Etiwanda, but also for the total area of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. He also state) that now the Commission would be fine
tuning, erasing or adding to this Plan as the Commission feels is necessary.
Commissioner McNiel thanked the audience for their input and asked that mere
people come forward with their inp-. ;t during future meetings.
Rollin Smitt, Rolling Hills Estates resident, stated that his co ments would
mostly reinforce what had already been said, but would like the Commission to
consider that the Draft Plan is In error in not prcv4 ding housing affordable
to the vase, majority cf people.
Tire Beedle, Senior Planner, stated that the next meeting would cover the main
topics of Part I of the Plan and address as 'many of the gJestions and concerns
expressed this evening as possit,le.
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Chairman Kinc staled that this would end the discussion on the Draft Etiwanda
Specific Plan for this evening; however, the Commission had another issue to
discuss.
Jack Lam, Connunity Development Director, stated that a joint meeting between
the City Council and the Planning Commission was being arr,nged and the
Council is asking for the Commission's input regardin^ topic issues for
discussion. Thesi>_ topic areas should be brought to the at.sntion of staff at
the Commission's neeting of October 27, 1982.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Stout, seconded by Barker, unamiously carried, to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
JACK LAM
Secretary
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P.O. Box 331
Etiwanda, CA 91739
October 25, 1982
TO: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission
FROM: The Etiwanda Landowners Association
SUBJECT: The Etiwanda Specific Plan
The Etiwanda Landowners Association strongly supports the following proposals
for inclusion in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. We feel that these proposals,
in combination with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, will help
provide for a well- planned, dynamic, and distinctive community.
We hope you will read the enclosed information and give each proposal your
careful consideration.
Sincerely,
David Flocker, Chairman
Etiwanda Landowners Association
cc: City Council
City Planning Department
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ETIWANDA LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION
FnIICY STATEMENT
The Etiwanda Landowners Associ - . was formed by a group of Etiwanda land-
owners in order to take part more effectively in the process of developing
a Specific Plan for the Etiwanda area. The Association represents ownership
of over one thousand acres of Etiwanda land in 100 parcels ranging in size
from 0.5 to 131 acres.
The goal of the Etiwanda Landowners Association is to produce a realistic
Specific Plan for the Etiwanda area, envisioning a well - planned community
that will serve the needs oy both present and future resident:. This plan
should coincide with the overall goals and objectives of the Rancho Cucamonga
General Plan as the future growth of Etiwanda must be in harmony with the
development of the entire city.
We feel that our proposals deserve consideration. Our members have more
than just a financial interest in Etiwanda. Many are long time residents
of Etiwanda, with sincere concern for the future of the community.
We hope that the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission and the City Council
will carefully and fairly consider and analyze these proposals and relate
them to the future growth of Etiwanda as a vital part of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
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PROPOSAL:
THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE LAND USE DENSITIES AT OR ABOVE
THOSE SHOWN ON THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP.
REASONS:
1. In order to provide affordable housing, density should be consistent
with the goals and objectives of the existing Rancho Cucamonga General Plan.
Any density less than that specified in the General Plan would not be
economically feasible to develop and therefore is, in effect, a form of
moratorium and amounts to inverse condemnation.
2. The Etiwanda Specific Plan Advisory Committee has created a new density
category, namely Estate Residential, with a density of less than ore residence
per acre. This is proposed for part of the area above Highland. Such a
designation for land use is unrealistic, considering present land and
improvement costs. There is no ER density in our entire city nor is the0b
any such designation in the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan.
3. The Etiwanda Specific Plan Advisory Committee has
density of 1 -2 dwelling units per acre in the central
The central core is bounded by Highland on the north,
south, East Avenue on the east and Etiwanda Avenue on
Low density designation is not in accord with the two
developments there. Both the East Avenue and Victori
have a density of 4 dwelling units per acre with lots
designated a Very Low
core area of Etiwanda.
the P.E. tracks on the
the west. This Very
existing housing
a housing developments
of 7200 square feet
in size. The central core area should have no densities lower than 4 dwelling
units per acre.
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4• The City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan has apP"--xinately 20% of the
` residential acreage within the city designated Witn "a density of Very Low
n units ;,er acre?. "awever, the 'Etiwanda Specific Play has designated
dwelling O` Ve-y Low or Estate
54% of the residential land in EtiLQ� de l9�at�onnis clearly rot consistent
Residential. That amount of Very ;aw designation
with the rest of Rancho Cucamonga. Ir" Alta Loma, the Very
Of 1_2 dwelling units per acre is cnly required north of Banyan. Projecting
the extension of Banyan Street to Etiwanda,
the Very Low de nsity designation
should only be required north of Summit- This comb of 24iF +Street wou ddprovide
acre- of land within the sphere of influence north
more than enough 1/2 acre and larger lots,
5. Under the General Plan, the maximum number` f dwdalirg units in t wa da
Cis around 10450. However, under the Prop°ei2 -tThis difference of over the
maximum number of dwelling units is only
130p dwelling units is clearly not in accord with the Rancho Cucamonga General
Plan. if all the Very Low Property south of Summit was s,aised to Low and
all Estate Residential property
w,; raised to Very Law, ".hen the Etiwanda
Specific Plan Land Use Map would be consistent with the general Plan-
Specific
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state 15, and the Foothill Freeway corridor, should be c)mpatible with the
Rancho Cucamonga land use plan tailing for 4 to 14 units per acre along
major thoroughfares. (Re: G.P., p34)
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7. Density should not be determined according to the lower figure in the
density range. It should be based upon the allowable figures at the top of
the range. With the design and planting features incorporated in the building
requirements, the higher density is necessary in order to make development
economically feasible. Also, the number of dwelling units allowed in Etiwanda
is being calculated using the upper figures in the density range. This
is an overstatement because the actual number of dwelling- units would be
more in line with t'he lower erd of the density range due to the stringent
requirements necessary to qualify f ,)r the upper limits.
8. with development of the Victoria and Terra Vista projects directly to
the west and the proposed development within the City of Fontana contiguous
{� tc the I -15 Freeway on the east, it is unrealistic to plan for a low density
community in Etiwanda.
PROPOSAL:
THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN SHOULD NOT INCLUDE THE EAST AVENUE BYPASS ROAD;
T- CLOSURE OF EAST AVENUE AT HIGHLAND AND CLOSURE OF VICTORIA AT THE PROPOSED
BYPASS ROAD.
REASONS:
I The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved
with curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This
improvement is already completed at the subdivision south of Highland and
1 d been
in front of the telephone property. Various dedications have a rea y
made to provide for this widening along East Avenue.
2. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must
be incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for
the installation and property condemnations.
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of
the new high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue
south of victoria.
4. The proposed T- closure of East Avenue at Highland and the closure of
Victoria would cause serious access problems for police and fire department
vehicles as well as students and other residents traveling both streets.
5. The residents of Etiwanda do rot support the East Avenue Bypass. The
following eight pages contain a petition signed by over lO0 Etiwanda residents
who are not in favor of the East Avenue Bypass. 1�
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PETITION
We, the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby petition
4 -lane East Avenue Bypass Road, includin w tfie T- closure of
.venue, not be endorsed by the Etland3 Specific Plan Advi
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission and the City Council
reasons:
that the proposed
East Avenue at Hi
sory Committee, th
for the following
I. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved with
curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This improvement is
already completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of the telephone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Summit
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closure of East Avenue at Highland would cause serious access
problems for police and fire department vehicles as weal as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of the
new high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria.
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property condemnations.
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PETITION
We, the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby
Petition
4 -lane East Avenue Bypass Road, includin the T- closureof East AvenueoatsHi
.;venue, not be endorsed by the Etiwanda Specific Plan Advisory CORMlttee th
Pancho Cucamonga Planning Co.ission and the City Council for the follow!
reasons:
1. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved with
curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This improvement is
already completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of the telephone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Summit
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closure of Fast Avenue at Highland would cause serious access
problems for police and fire department vehicles as well as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
S. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of the
new high school and where the proposed roan would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria.
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property condemnations.
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PET:TLON
the undersigned residents of Eti:vanda, hereby petition that the ::reposed
\� 4 -lane East Averue Byoass Roaa, including the_ T- Closure of E.ast _'venue at
i.venue, not be en6ors ?d by the Eti.aanca Specific Plan kc iso:'y he
Rancro Cuca:�onga Planning Co- mission and the Cit;, Council for '^e rollc:in9
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1. The B_ p.i.ss Road is unnecessary as cast Avenue wren. ::id?. ^.?d an.� "'oro':cd -xit"
curbs eno side':.al<s :Jill be adequate to harcle the tra"iC. -'riis iTprOve 2nt .s
completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of tie telz_=•acne
prooer-ty and will be cerpleted soon at the Lewis subdivision scuGl of SuMMit
r..vence.
2. 7' ed osur o* Ea :':venue at Highland . .,Quid cause sericjs access
.e propose'. T -c1 � e East-
fc.r ;lice and fire depart:-er.t vehicles as well as students anc othir
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would create razardous intersections both in front of the
new nigh school and where the proposed rodd Mould return to East hCC.ue scutn
of Victoria.
4, The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense :.hick must to
incurred. An assessment d.strict would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property conde:mr atic7ns.
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PETITION
We, the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby petition that the proposed
4 -lane East Avenue Bvoass Road, including the T- closure of East Avenue at Hi hand
renue, not be endorsed y the Et'wanda Specific an dv�sary Committee, the
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission and the City Council for the following
reasons:
The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved with
1. curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic_ This improvement 4's
already completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of the telephone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Su-=it
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closure of East Avenue at Highland would cause serious accEss
problems for police and fire department vehicles as well as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of the
new high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria_
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property condemnations.
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We. the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby petition that the proposed
4 -lane East Avenue Bypass Road, includinq the T- closure of East_ Avenue at Richland
Avenue, not be endorsed by the Etiwanda specific Plan advisory Co— mmittee, the
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Ccmmission and the City Council for the following
reasons:
1. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved with
curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This improvement is
already completed at the subdivision soutn of Highland, in front of the telephone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Summit
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closure of East Avenue at Highland would cause serious access
problems_ for police and fire department vehicles as well as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of the
new high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria.
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property condemnations.
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PETITION
We, the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby petition :hat the proposed
4-lane-East Avenue Bvoass Road, in.cludin.e the T- closure of East %.venue at Highlan
venue, not be er- dorsed by the Etiwanda peciric Piar. Advisory io'mittee, the
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Ccrarission and the City Council for the foliowi„g
reasons:
1. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue -when widened and improved with
curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This improvea'.ent is
already completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of the telephone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Summit
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closure of East_ Avenue at Highland would cause serious access
problems for police and fire department vehicles as well as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous intersections both in front of the
n2w high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue south
of ':'ictoria_
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
incurred. An assessment district would have to be created to pay for ;:he
installation and property condemnations.
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he undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby Petition that the F•ropos4i
}Ie,.t rcludin the T- closure of cast Avenue at HiGhland
4 -lane East Avenue B asc Road, 7 OF.-ittee, the
.verve, not be endorsed by the Etiwanda Specific Plan Adv�sery
Rancho Cucamonga Planning 'E ; ssion and the City Council for the following
reasons: c t Avenue when widened and improved with
1. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as asp
curbs and szdea+alks will be zdeGuate to handle the traffic, This improvement is
already completed be the sutedvsoonr at the Lewis gsubdivision
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problems
residents traveling East Avenue.
tersect',ons bads in front of the
3. The Bypass Road would create hazardous in
new high school and where the oroposed read would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria -
4. The Bypass F.oad is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must e
incurred. An assessment district condemnations. uld have to be created to pay for the a '�
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We, the undersigned residents of Etiwanda, hereby petition that the proposed
4 -lane East Avenue Bypass Road includinn the T l
• -c osure of East Avenue at iii Hand
venFe, not be endorsed y the Etlwandd pecif�c an Advisory ommitLee, the
Rarc.,o Cucamonga P.annirg COmmiSsion and the City Council for the following
reasons:
1. The Bypass Road is unnecessary as East Avenue when widened and improved with
curbs and sidewalks will be adequate to handle the traffic. This improvement is
already completed at the subdivision south of Highland, in front of the tele? hone
property and will be completed soon at the Lewis subdivision south of Summit
Avenue.
2. The proposed T- closLre of East Avenue at Highland would cause serious access
problems for police and ;`ire department vesicles as well as students and other
residents traveling East Avenue.
3. The Bypass Road would *create hazardous intersections both in front of the
new high school and where the proposed road would return to East Avenue south
of Victoria.
4. The Bypass Road is unwarranted due to the tremendous expense which must be
ircurred. An a_sessment district would have to be created to pay for the
installation and property soneemnations.
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PROPOSAL:
THE ETIW.ANDA SPECIFIC PLAN SHOULD PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING
STREETS IN ACCORD;A CE WITH EXPECTED GROWTH PATTERNS IN THE ETIwAND.A AREA.
REASONS:
1. Victoria and East Avenues should be utilized as collector streets for
the local traffic generated within these areas.
2. East Avenue and Victoria Avenue soave already beer. widened and improved
with curbs and sidewalks as part of existi:c subdivisions. These improvements
should be completed as this is necessary for the safety and convenience of
students and future residents using these streets.
3. It is unrealistic to expect that Etiwanda Avenue will not continue to
be used as a major north -south street. It should be developed to accommodate
four lanes of traffic. Sidewalks should be installed z.ieng both sides of
Etiwanda Avenue for the safety and convenience of pedestrians.
A_ "3jor arterials, such as Baseline Road, should be developed in conformity
with the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan.
5. Subject to development of the Foothill Freeway, Highland Avenue should
remain as an access road for property along the freewav corridor.
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THE ET1'V - -dDA SPECIFIC PLAN SHOULD PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD
AND CGMME.RCIPL CENTERS WHERE THEY ARE TRULY CONVENIENT TO THE AREA'S
RESIDENTS, Av STIPULATED IN THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN.
REASONS:
I. Commercial centers should be large enough and of sufficient numbers
to provide facilities which serve the needs of the future residents of the
community.
2. Commercial centers should be so located as to eliminate as much unnecessary
travel as possible within Etiwanda.
3. A Neighborhood Commercial Center should be planned for the central area
of the present population to discourage the excessive use of automobiles.
4. The future growth of the Etiwanda area will determine the location of
all commercial centers as they must be economically feasible for development.
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ER (Estate Residential, up to 1 du /ac)
Setting:
The City's General Plan designates the area north of Highland as
an equestrian /rural area, and calls for very low densities. The
very low density category is defined as .1 - 2 clu /ac (p. 33 of
the G.P.).
The Specific Plan calls for densities of 1 - 2 du /ac in most of
this area, with approximately 1900 acres designated for densities
limited up to 1 du /ac (ER), as follows:
General Plao
Very Low: .1 - 2 du /ac
Why ER (Estate Residential) ?:
Specific Plan
UL: 1 - 2 du /ac
ER: .1 - 1 du /ac
The Specific Plan Land Use Categories are intended to narrow down
or refine permitted densities within the broader General Plan
categories, based on specific site conditions. The ER designation,
limiting densities to 1 du /ac in the area along 23rd & Summit, was
recommended by the Advisory Committee because of the following
factors:
o Existing Development Pattern
- a number of existing lots of 1 acre or more
- a number of existing single family residences on
1 acre or larger lots
o Fragmented Ownership Pattern
- a large number of smaller holdings (± 5 ac) will make
creative subdivision design difficult. Large lots will
offset the potential impact of rigid or repetitious site
design on the character of the area.
o Substantial Areas Currently Devoted to Citrus Production
- large lots facilitate limited grading, allowing the
Preservation of some citrus trees for private use.
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The City's General Plan designates the area south of Route 30,
north of the I -15 for Low Density (2 - 4 du /ac) residential uses.
The Specific Plan recommends land use adjustments in this area
by: (1) increasing densities along major circulation corridors
(Baseline, Etiwarda south of Baseline, East Avenue Bypass,
I -15 Freeway); and (2) by decreasing densities in the sensitive
areas along East, Victoria, and Etiwanda Avenues north of the
S. P. Railroad. (See "Land Use Adjustments ")
Density Increases:
The Plan is recommending density increases from Low (2 - 4 du /ac)
to Low Medium (4 - 8 du /ac) and to Medium (8 - 14 du /ac) along
major circulation corridors. This is due to the desire to place
higher densities in locations where:
o Extensive buffering, clustering, noise attenuation and
access controls will ba necessary;
o Services and infrastructure will be more readily accessible;
and
o Along the East Avenue
effects of the Bypass
development.
Density Decreases:
Bypass Road, to -)ffset the potential
and to provide ir:.entives for its
The Plan is recommending density decreases from Low (2 - 4 du /ac)
to Very Low (I - 2 du /ac) in the "core" area bounded by Route 30,
East Avenue, Etiwanda Avenue, and the S. P. Railroad, with the
intent to:
o Protect the character of the core area, considered to be
of great importance to the image and identity of Etiwanda
as a community.
o Minimize the impact of future development on the local
circulation system in the core, particularly on Etiwanda,
Victoria, and East Avenues.
VL (Very Low Density, _I - 2 du /ac)
DESIGNATION ALONG THE ROUTE 30 FREEWAY
South Side: See "Core" area, above.
North Side: The General Plan designates the land north of Route 30
as an equestrian /rural area, and calls for densities of less than
2 du /ac.
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The Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan, calling
for densities of i to 2 du/ac.
An increase in density along the north side of the Route 30
Corridor was considered by the Committee. However, due to the
lack of specific information regarding the status, design
character, timing and potential alternatives to the proposed
freeway, the increase in density was not recommended as a part
of the plan.
VII B. CIRCULATION ISSUES
Setting:
Currently, there are only two major north /south streets traversing
the Etiwanda planning area: Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue.
Etiwanda Avenue: The General Plan and the Specific Plan call for the
protection of the design character of Etiwanda Avenue wherever
traffic allows. In order to prevent removal of existing mature trees
and rock curbs, the Specific Plan contains measures that discourage
through traffic on Etiwanda Avenue north of Base Line. Even so, the
number of future Average Daily Trips (ADT's) on Etiwanda Avenue north
of Base Line is estimated at above 14,000. (This is comparable to
existing traffic volumns on Carnelian at Base Line.) By discouraging
the use of Etiwanda Avenue, the pressure to use another north /south
road east of Etiwanda Avenue is that much greater. The General Plan
anticipated the use of East Avenue for this purpose, and East Avenue
is desig;iate.i in the General Plan as a four -lane secondary arterial.
Why a Bypass Rcad?
The amount of future traffic on East Avenue north of Base Line is
estimated at between 17,000 and 22,000 ADT's. (This can be compared
to existing traffic volumes on Archibald, south of Arrow.) This is
due in substantial portion to the future development in the sphere of
influence north of 24th Street, and in part to the existing
Base Line /East Avenue /I -15 freeway access location.
The effects of this traffic volume on East Avenue and surrounding
areas are outlined below-
0 17,000 - 22,000 ADT's requires widening to four traffic lanes,
with a left turn lane as required. Minimum R.O.W. 88 feet.
0 Existing mature Eucalyptus and other trees must be removed to
accommodate such widening.
o t 25 existing single family homes directly affected by noise and
associated traffic impacts
- most of these front on East Avenue,
- potential trafic conflicts with driveways on busy streets.
o Widening would bring R.O.W. line very close to several homes:
minimal setbacks.
o High school traffic would have some effect on Victoria west of
East Avenue, and on Etiwanda Avenue.
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Planning Commission Agenda
November 4, 1982
Page 2
In light of the Specific Plan policies regarding the character of
Etiwanda as a commnity, and of East Avenue and areas adjacent to it
as an important element of that character, the widening of East
Avenue and the related effects were considered unacceptable by the
Advisory Committee. As a result, the idea of an alternate major
north /south road (bypass) was developed.
Location of Bypass Road:
There are a number of constraints that affect the specific alignment
of another north /south road. These include previously approved
projects, the high school site, railroad crossings, existing freeways
and access points, location of flood control facilities, and existing
lot pattern. Consequently, the options for the specific alignment of
such new road are extremely limited, and the proposed location of the
bypass represents the only feasible alternative to East Avenue.
Effect of the Byy ask�s• The bypass road, as proposed in the Plan
solves a number of problems identified by the Advisory
Committee. However, because of its nature, the new road would
obviously not be as easy to implement as the widening of existing
East Avenue. The following summary outlines the advantages of the
bypass road and potential obstacles to be overcome:
Bvpass Advantr -es:
o Bypass allows East Avenue north of the railroad to remain as
a two lace street, with existing mature trees and design
character.
o Future development along East Avenue can front on the two
lane street, with no need for block walls or access
controls. Land use along this portion of East Avenue can
remain in relatively low density, which may be inappropriate
along a heavily traveled road.
o Bypass road allows the closure of Victoria to channel
non -local high school traffic up or down the bypass without
adversely impacting local circulation.
o Bypass moves potential traffic problems into areas yet
undeveloped, where such problems can be addressed without
existing constraints.
o Bypass provides alternate access to high school parking lots.
o Bypass provides planned -for access into areas yet to be
developed; also solves some drainage problems in these
undeveloped areas.
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Disadvantages:
There are some disadvantages associated with the bypass, some
functional, but mostly implementation related.
Functional Disadvantages
o Bypass slightly longer (By t 300 feet)
o Major road and a three -way intersection with Victoria
adjacent to high sc`:ool site
- Potential for pedestrian/traffic conflicts
- 1 900 feet of one side of East Avenue slready improved
to accommodate four lanes (Catalpa tract and pho,.
company;.
o Potential access from Bypass to Route 30 freeway more
difficult to accomplish due to closer proximity tr
Route 30/I -15 interchange. (It should be noted that the
Specific Plan recommends no Route 30 access between Day
Creels Boulevard and Cherry Avenue. Consequently, this may
be a moot point.)
Implementation:
o More difficult to implement than East Avenue.
• One single family dwelling in the way of proposed Road.
• Implemented in small segments as a result of
non - contiguous future development - necessitates direct
city involvement to guarantee the development of
functional segments and to assure logical phasing of
improvements. (See Implementation section of Etiwanda
Specific Plan for more information.)
o In most instances, the cost of dedications and partial
improvements of the bypass road is offset by greater
densities planned along the road and proposed by the Plan
on those properties affected. However, *_here may be some
properties that will be adversely affected because of
diagonal alignments that cut several properties into
triangular portions and create constraints on the
flexibility of development design.
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SUBJECT:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMiONGA
MEMORANDUM
Planning Commission
SUMMARY OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN CORRESPONDENCE
Attached is a compilation of all Etiwanda Specific Plan correspondence
received to date, reduced to a summary form. Each summary is designed
to highlight the most significant issues raised by the corresponding
party, in relation to the Etiwanda Specific Plan process. In addition,
each summary includes the date of correspondence and a page number which
refers to the Etiwanda Staff Report Notebaok which contains complete
copies of all letters.
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krcinare py._i47; November 10, 1981
Issues: a inappropriateness of bypass.
o East and Etiwanda Avenues should not be
"Protected".
o Replacement of eucalyptus trees with a
more suitable variety; not necessarily
following a grid pattern.
o Etiwanda Specific Plan should provide for
locations of neighborhood shopping centers
in areas designated by the General Plan.
Catania pg. 1 October 5, 1981; November 9, 1981;
December 9 1981
Issues: o Parcels in Etiwanda should not be zoned for
less than three DU's /AC.
o Commerciai centers should be spaced
conveniently.
o Existing amenities (stone curbs, narrow
roads, Eucalyptus windrows) are outdated
and not practical.
Kleinman pg. 152 October 9, 1981; October 19, 1981;
November 20, 1981; January 25, 1982;
March 5, 1982
Issues: o Areas surrounding freeway offramps should
be zoned commercial. (Base Line, 1 -15,
East Avenue)
o One DU /AC density unrealistic.
o East and Etiwanda Avenues should be
designated as main N/S arterials widened to
four lanes.
o Victoria should remain a through street.
o Elimination of Bypass.
o Elimination of Estate Residential District.
o In general, land uses are to low which
represents a no growth posture.
o Windrow protection should be left up to
individual developers.
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Issues: c Objects to keep low density related to
personal property.
Lawrence (p 166 September 13, 19A2• January 5 1982
Issues: o No- growth nature of low density zoning.
• Advocates high density and progressive
planning.
• Elimination of Bypass road; widening
East Avenue.
• Low density equates to greater tax burden;
unavailable low cost housing.
Mackinnon pg. 170 October 6,.1981; October 7. 1982
Issues: o Low - density zoning inconsistent with
existing land use in core area.
o One -acre parcels create maintenance
problems and encourage horse ownership.
Meyer pg. !72)- November 16 1981
Issues: o Current 2 -4 DU /AC density should be
maintained.
o Zoning should be consistent with surround-
ing communities (i.e., higher density).
Parker pg 1 3 November 9 198'
Issues: o Etiwanda Committee not representative of
all interests.
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Rancho pg. 174)- January-9, 1982
Issues: o Supports 8,ypass Road (i.e., assists traffic
fiuw and drainage).
o Density north of Highland Avenue, surrounding
the proposed cormerciai center should be in--
creased in density to support commercial
activity.
Sands . 177 November 9 1981
Issues: o Etiwanda Committee not representative of all
interests.
Shue pg. 178 November 9, 1981
Issues: o Etiwanda Advisory Committee not representa-
tive.
Smite pg. 179 September 20, 1981; November 14, 1981;
December 28, 1981; April 24, 1982
Issues: o Etiwanda /Base Line intersection should be
designated commercial (pers-onal property)
as shown on County Zoning Map.
• Advocates widening of Etiwanda Avenua av
necessary.
• Advocates the use of existing streets to
channel traffic.
• Providing affordable housing.
Strader pg. 187 January 8, 1981; November 18 1981
Issues: o Desire to zone parcel (227- 181 -38) north of
the Post Office cons rciai.
o Objects to low density adjacent to Devore
Freeway and proposed regional center.
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Issues: o Protection of Etiwanda Avenue from Base Line
North.
o Limited access on Etiwanda Avenue (street
access placed every 500 or 600 feet.
o Limited access for Base Line, East Avenue,
Highland, Summit and 24th Street.
White (pg. 192 ) October 5, 1981
Issues: o Major north /south streets should remain
Etiwanda and East Avenues (4 lanes).
o Major east /west street should be Summit,
Highland, Base Line (4 lanes).
o Etiwanda Avenue should not be commercialized.
o Commercial activities should be clustered
around the intersection of Base Line and East
Avenue.
o Landscape catchbasins and drainage channels.
o Open spaces should be designated for park
areas.
o Grapevines should be incorporated into public
landscaping similar to the Eucalyptus wind-
break concept.
o Establish cocrdirated Etiwanda street signage.
o Cost effec- iveness of rocK curbs?
o Lease powerline easement for planting strips.
o Housing and lots should not be cost pro-
hibitive.
o Provide horse access to the foothills
(Equestrian Trails).
o Establishment of golf course.
Yezedjian (oq. 195 December 12. 1981
Issues: o Zone property between East Avenue, I -15, and
the SPRR to high density (Condo ) designa-
tion.
rncnael (pg. ) uctober 19, 1932
Lublinski (Myohoji
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Issues: o Financial burden placed upon the church for
the development and maintenance of improve-
ments.
• Propose exemption status for Mychoji Temple.
• Various Conditional Uses should be prohibited
(i.e., nursery schools, clinics, hospitals,
saritariums, nursing homes, noncommercial
clubs, lodges, family care facilities, etc.)
• Concern that the proposed sidewalk will not
benefit the Temple and should not bear the
expense of providing these improvements.
Kotonias pg. October 7, 1962
Issues: o Loss of Etiwanda interchange at the proposed
Route 30 Freeway has reduced future value
of property.
c Inappropriate Estate Residential designa-
tions.
o Advocates higher density north of Route 30.
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