HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 01-04 FOR A RESIDENTIAL MASTER PLAN FOR VICTORIA
ARBORS ON APPROXIMATELY 300.64 ACRES, LOCATED IN THE MIXED
USE DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, GENERALLY
BOUNDED BY BASE LINE ROAD TO THE NORTH, ETIWANDAAVENUE TO
THE EAST, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH, AND DAY CREEK
CHANNEL TO THE WEST — APN: 227-201-04, 13 THROUGH 18, 22, 28
THROUGH 31, 33, AND 36; 227-161-28, 31, 33, 35, 36,AND 38; 227-171-08,
11, 12, 20, 22, 23, AND 25; AND 227-211-40.
A. Recitals.
1. American Beauty Development Company filed an application for the approval of
Development Review No. 01-04 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 July 7, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-148 Certifying the
Environmental Impact Report for a development project known as the Victoria Arbors Village as
complete and adequate and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. On
December 20, 2000, the Council adopted Resolutions No. 00-266 and 00-267 and Ordinances No.
648 and 649, approving the related General Plan Amendment 98-02,Victoria Community Plan 98-01,
and Etiwanda Specific Plan 98-01 and approving the Statements of Facts and Findings and
Overriding Consideration. Subsequently, the City received a Development Review application as
described above.
3. On February 14, and continued to February 28, and March 7, 2001, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and
concluded said meeting on that date.
4. 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 February 14, and 28, and March 7, 2001, including written and oral staff
reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property generally bounded by Base Line Road to the
north, Etiwanda Avenue to the east, Foothill Boulevard to the south, and Day Creek Channel to the
west; the site is presently vacant, unimproved land.
b. The property to the north of the subject site consists of existing single-family
residential and a commercial center within the Windrows Village of the Victoria Community Plan;the
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property to the south consists of vacant, unimproved property with a Regionally Related Commercial
designation; the property to the east is vacant, unimproved land with a Low-Medium Density
Residential designation within the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and the property to the west consists of
the Day Creek Flood Control Channel and Edison utility corridor, and existing single-family residential
development commonly referred to as the Rochester Tract with a Low-Medium Density residential
designation
C. The proposed master plan establishes and arranges the land use and open space
pattern, establishes the development standards and design guidelines for single family and multi-
family development and commercial development.
d. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Mixed Use District as
further defined in the Victoria Community Plan.
e. The proposed project conforms to the standards and regulations in the Victoria
Community Plan.
f. The proposed project will comply with the environmental mitigation listed in the EIR
document entitled "Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No. 98041137'
and is incorporated herein by this reference.
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 consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Victoria Community Plan
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Victoria Community Plan.
d. 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.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Addendum to the
Certified Final EIR entitled "Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No.
98041137,"together with all written and oral reports, the Planning Commission finds that there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Addendum to the Certified Final EIR entitled"Final Environmental Impact
Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No. 98041137' has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder;that said Addendum prepared therefore reflects the independent judgment
of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in said Addendum with regard to the application.
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b. The Addendum to the Certified Final EIR entitled "Final Environmental Impact
Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No. 98041137' identifies all significant effects which have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Addendum to the Certified Final EIR entitled "Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors
Village SCH No. 98041137'for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have
potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends.
Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Addendum, the staff reports and
exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the
Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section
753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below.
Planning Division
1) All conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 648 for Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 98-01 and Ordinance No. 649 for
Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 98-01 shall apply.
2) All Conditions of approval contained in Development Agreement 00-04
and the Tentative Tract 15794 shall apply.
3) The approval is for a master planned development consisting of a
mixed use of residential, commercial, open space, park and school.Any
changes to the Master plan land use arrangement will be subjected to a
modification of the Development Review application for Planning
Commission review and approval.
4) The Final Master Plan incorporating the pertinent conditions of approval
listed below shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to City Council approval of the Development Agreement.
5) Within 45 days of City Council approval, a revised Master Plan text
incorporating the changes required shall be submitted to the City
Planner for review and approval. Upon acceptance by the City Planner,
a total of 50 unbound, 3-hole punch copies of the Master Plan shall be
submitted to the Planning Division. In addition, one camera —ready
original (unbound) and one executable copy on a CDROM in Microsoft
Word format shall be submitted.
6) The buffer zones used along the perimeter of the project near the
existing winery and along future commercial parcels, shall be 20-foot
minimum depth and landscaped to provide a buffer from the adjacent
uses. The buffer zone portion of the lot shall be identified as a non-
buildable area to be maintained as a buffer zone in perpetuity, and
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identified as such on the final map. The final design of buffer zone is
subjected to City Planner review and approval prior to the first phase of
final map approval.
7) Where the greenway trail crosses in mid-block locations, the trail
opening shall be expanded with a comer cut-off at a 45-degree angle,
and 20-foot setback from the property comer if feasible and as
approved by the City Planner and City Engineer.
8) Trail connections to the greenway system shall be provided from within
the tract at cul-de-sacs and knuckles that are in proximity to the
greenway trail subject to approval of the City Engineer. In addition,trail
connections shall be made from within the tract to community trails
along the project perimeter, including Church Street, Day Creek
Boulevard, and Etiwanda Avenue, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
9) The greenway system shall include lighting.
10) The final design of the proposed central spine street (Victoria Arbor
Lane) shall be subject to City Planner and City Engineer review and
approval prior to the first phase of the final map approval. The design
shall include a strong vertical element/landmark at the roundabout and
display of arbors and furniture along the 40 foot wide median island.
11) The final design of all greenway trails and trails connections are subject
to City Planner and City Engineer review approval prior to first phase of
the final map approval. The following items shall be corrected:
a) The size of greenway trail connection at the west side of the
roundabout "Arbor Way" is inconsistent with the plans reviewed
and dated January 24, 2001.
b) Provide additional depth to open up to the greenway trail at the
north end of"H-H" Street.
c) Trails shown on the Master Plans and tentative tract shall be
coordinated for consistency.
d) Eliminate trail between Lots 53 and 54.
e) Move trail between Lots 172 and 173 to the west, subject to City
Planner review and approval.
12) The final design and alignment of the Victoria Linear Park(Victoria Park
Lane) at Base Line Road connecting to the proposed central spine
street through the park shall be subject to City Planner and City
Engineer review and approval prior to the first phase of final map
approval.
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13) Show the special community entry treatment at the southeast side of
Base Line Road and Victoria Park Lane consistent with the design at
the southwest side but not necessarily the scale or size of the entry,
subject to City Planner and City Engineer review and approval.
14) Add design criteria including example of architectural styles and the
requirement of master planning for any commercial adjacent to the
winery. Final design shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval.
15) A system of trails, greenway and paseos for the block bounded by
future Church Street, Day Creek Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard and Day
Creek Channel shall be submitted with the first development in the
block.
16) A master planning of the residential block bounded by Victoria Loop
Road, Mosaic Drive, Etiwanda Avenue and existing Buddhist Temple
site shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval.
17) Add language referencing the block south of Church Street,west of Day
Creek Boulevard and north of Foothill Boulevard to follow the design
standards of the future Regional Center Master Plan.
18) Add Architectural Guidelines as follows, subject to City Planner review
and approval prior to City Council approval of the Development
Agreement:
a) Strong design language to ensure that builders understand the
expectations of following the quality architectural standards of
house products.
b) Stronger language to require architectural elements.
c) All 2-story house product shall have roof variation and gradation
of roof.
d) Minimum depth of ground level porch shall be 8 feet.
e) The minimum square footage for private open space in the form
of balconies, porches, courtyards, trellis or a combination of them
shall be 7 percent of the gross floor area of the house product.
f) Add criteria for a hierarchy of fencing and wall design.
g) Plot 65 percent of houses with alternative garages instead of
front-on. The 65 percent may be reduced to 55 percent if the
front-on garages are treated with trellis, porches or balconies on
the second story, etc., subject to Design Review Committee
review and approval.
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19) Victoria Linear Park, Central Spine Street and open space, etc., shall
be completed as follows:
a) Victoria Park Lane/Loop Road: Full improvement at the comer of
Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road and from Base Line Road
to Church Street for Phase 4 development.
b) Central Spine Street (Victoria Arbor Lane): Full improvement at
Phase 5 development
c) Greenway paseo (letter lot): Full improvement at Phase 4
development.
d) The "Victoria Linear Park" connector to central spine street
through the park shall be completed with the park improvement.
e) All interior trails/paseos connections to greenway within the tract
shall be completed with that phase of development.
20) The Master Plan shall have language stating that the tier of lots along
Etiwanda Avenue shall comply with the development and design
standards contained in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Provide illustration
of plotting house products for lots along Etiwanda Avenue.
21) Submit a Conditional Use Permit for the house product along Etiwanda
Avenue in Phase 3 development.
22) Recreational Vehicle (RV) storage shall be provided within each
residential land use category for 25 percent of the lots or designate a
Community Facility lot for RV storage that meets the required
percentage with the lot located within Victoria Arbors Village.
23) Provide an illustrative design entry to the winery site at the intersection
of Winery Way and "P" Street, subject to City Planner Review and
approval.
24) The Master Plan shall have a section of the development review
process for residential and commercial development.
25) Development within the Victoria Arbors Master Plan shall use the
development standards and design guidelines contained in the Master
Plan. The applicant of a development in the master plan boundary shall
not be allowed to mix, pick, or choose the development standards
contained in the Victoria Community Plan and the Victoria Arbors
Master Plan.
26) Development proposed above the mid-range of the Innovative Housing
Density (7-10 dwelling units per acre), shall also conform to
Development Code Section 17.08.040.0-H, pertaining to open space,
amenities, and building separation.
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27) Street names shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and
approval prior recordation of the final Tract Map.
28) The final list of permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses shall be
subjected to City Planner review and approval, prior to City Council
Approval of the Development Agreement.
29) The approval of the Master Plan Development Review 01-04 shall not
be effective until the Ordinance approving Development Agreement 00-
04 becomes effective.
30) 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.
31) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the required 20-foot landscape buffer with a non-buildable deed
restriction in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior
to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
32) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the Regional Center in a standard format as determined by the City
Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
Environmental Mitigation
1) Summary of Impacts and Mitigation contained in the Final EIR entitled
"Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No.
98041137" shall apply except for Mitigation Measures 4.7.3A, 4.7.3B,
and 4.7.3D.
2) Mitigation Monitoring Program contained in the Final EIR entitled"Final
Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No.
98041137" shall apply except for Mitigation Measures 4.7.3A, 4.7.36,
and 4.7.3D.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF MARCH 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
Larry McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 7th day of March 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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