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Home My WebLink About01-33 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SUBAREA 18 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-04, A REQUEST TO AMEND PLANNING AREA 6 TO ALLOW MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT A DENSITY RANGE OF 24 TO 30 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF; APN: 210-082-46. A. Recitals. 1. Fairfield Development filed an application for Subarea 18 Specific Plan Amendment as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 28th day of March 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe 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 March 28, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property within the City; and b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment; and C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the flexible land use concept of the Subarea 18 Specific Plan. 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 amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the Subarea 18 Specific Plan or the General Plan, and will provide for the logical development of the Planning Area 6 and the General Plan and with related development; and b. The amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-33 SUBAREA 18 AMENDMENT 00-04 — FAIRFIELD APARTMENTS March 28, 2001 Page 2 C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives of the Subarea 18 Specific Plan and the purposes of the Subarea 18 Specific Plan; and e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. 4. An Environmental Impact Report(EIR)was prepared and certified as a Master EIR forthe Rancho Cucamonga IASP Subarea 18 Specific Plan. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Section 21157.1 provides that the preparation and certification of a Master EIR allows forthe limited review of subsequent projects that were described in the Master EIR as being within the scope of the reporting accordance with certain requirements. However, because of the changes that are submitted by this project, an Addendum was prepared for said project. An Addendum to the Subarea 18 Specific Plan Final EIR is appropriate documentation because some changes or additions are necessary to describe the proposed residential project but none of the conditions described in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the attached Addendum based on the following findings: a. There have not been substantial changes in the project that require major revisions to the previous EIR because of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in severity of previously identified significant effects. b. There have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. C. An Environmental Impact Report(EIR)was prepared and certified as a Master EIR (SCH#93102055) for the Subarea 18 Specific Plan. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Section 21157.1 provides that the preparation and certification of a Master EIR allows forthe limited review of subsequent projects that were described in the Master EIR as being within the scope of the Master EIR. However, because of the changes that are submitted by this project, an Addendum was prepared for said project. An Addendum to the Rancho Cucamonga IASP Subarea 18 Specific Plan final EIR is appropriate documentation because some changes or additions are necessary to describe the proposed residential project, however none of the conditions described in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the attached Addendum based on the following findings: 5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,this Commission hereby recommends approval of Subarea 18 Specific Plan Amendment No. 00-04, as shown in the Staff Report and attached Exhibit "A." 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-33 SUBAREA 18 AMENDMENT 00-04– FAIRFIELD APARTMENTS March 28, 2001 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH 2001. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: - Zu—�ag e a— Larry T. Niel, Chairmin ATTEST: Brad P.46L4eciatafy 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 28th day of March 2001, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE FF DEVELOPMENT L.P. Telephone(858)457-2123 Facsimile (858)457-1121 September 26, 2000 City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 RE: Empire Lakes-Parcel6 Project Description The below text describes the proposed amendments to the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan(IASP) Sub-Area 18, Planning Area VI. This amendment is proposed to allow multiple family residential development in Planning Area VI as a permitted use. This amendment to Sub-Area 18, Planing Area VI has been prepared in conjunction with an Site Location Planning Area VI of the IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan is located north of Fourth Street, east of the Empire Lakes Golf Course, west of Planning Area VII, and south of the Fifth Street extension. Amendments to IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan The following amendments are applicable to the IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan to allow multiple family residential development as an additional permitted use within Planning Area VI. Section 1.4 PLANNING AREA VI- OFFICE USES/BUSINESS PARKIMULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL This planning area is approximately 23 acres and includes the greatest amount of golf course footage of any planning area within the Sub-Area 18. The summary land use matrix identifies a variety of uses that are compatible with the golf course including: indoor recreation/entertainment; restaurant; mixed use commercial; hotel/conference center; office/commercial; multiple family residential; and research and development/light industrial; and business park. TABLE 1-1 and TABLE 4-1 (SUMMARY OF LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM) are amended to include Multiple Family Residential for Planning Area VI with a Maximum Development Potential of 690 residential units and a density of 24-30 du/ac. Section 4.2 Land Use Plan SOUTHEASTERN ANCHOR(Fourth Street and Millicent Avenue) Planning Area VT • Office/Commercial • Multiple Family Residential This planning area has both visibility from fourth Street and extensive golf course amenity frontage. It is envisioned to be a campus-style office/business park or a multiple family residential development capitalizing on the golf course amenity. This parcel is also a potential City of Rancho Cucamonga September 26, 2000 Page 2 TABLE 5-1 SUMMARY OF LAND USE TYPE BY PLANNING AREA is amended to include Multiple Family Residential as a Permitted (P) use in Planning Area VI. TABLE 5-2 LAND USE TYPE DEFINITIONS is amended to include RESIDENTIAL use types with the following sub-category: High Residential Density High density residential development with a density of up to 30 dwelling units per gross acre. Development shall be compatible with surrounding uses. Section 5.3 DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS Planning Area VI High Density Residential Site Development Standards Residential uses in Planning Area VI shall comply with Chapter 17.08 of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code for the High Residential District (H) zone, except as modified below: A. Table 17.08.040-D - Street scape Setback Standards: Minimum building setback along Fourth Street for multiple family residential shall be 45 feet. FIGURE 5-1 CONCEPTUAL STREET SCAPE MASTER PLAN amend to remove the through street shown from Fourth Street to Fifth Street along the eastern boundary of Planning Area VI. FIGURE 5-2 MAJOR ARTERIAL DIVIDED STREET CLASSIFICATION amend to allow linear sidewalks to create a more urban form. General Amendments 1. In instances in which the Development Guidelines are inconsistent with the implementation of an `urban" development theme for Planning Area VI, as well as the Site Plan specific for this area, minor departures from the Design Guidelines are acceptable subject to the approval of the Planning Director. I. In the event of a conflict between the amended Specific Plan and the Development Code, the amended Specific Plan shall govern. 5510 Morehouse Drive,Suite 200 • San Diego, California 92121 City of Rancho Cucamonga September 26, 2000 Page 3 Fairfield prides itself on the design and construction quality of its apartment communities. This project will be a viable component to the surrounding uses, and will provide a quality living environment for our tenants. Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional information(858) 457-2123. Very truly yours, Ed McCoy Pre-development Manager 5510 Morehouse Drive,Suite 200 • San Diego, California 92121