HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-65 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 01-01D, A REQUEST TO CHANGE
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR ONE PARCEL OF
LAND TOTALING 16.65 ACRES IN SIZE FROM UTILITY CORRIDOR TO
LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND FOR SIX
PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 212.1 ACRES IN SIZE FROM VERY LOW
RESIDENTIAL(1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)TO LOW RESIDENTIAL
(2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), FOR PROPERTIES GENERALLY
LOCATED BETWEEN DAY CREEK CHANNEL AND EAST AVENUE AND
NORTH OF 25TH STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 225-071-37, 48, 50, AND 51, 225-081-09, 14, AND 15.
A. Recitals.
1. A & J Resources, Inc., filed an application for General Plan Amendment 01-01 D, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan
Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On June 13, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors previously certified an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) in 1991. The City of Rancho Cucamonga in conjunction with this project
prepared a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).
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 public hearing on June 13, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property currently located within the City of Rancho
Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence. The seven parcels total approximately 240 acres of land,
basically a rectangular configuration (which is presently vacant) bisected by a 300-foot wide
Southern California Edison Corridor, located between Day Creek Channel and East Avenue north of
25th Street. Said property is currently designated as Utility Corridor and Very Low Residential; and
b. The properties to the south of the subject site are designated Low Residential
(2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are under construction; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-65
GPA 01-01D—A &J RESOURCES, INC.
June 13, 2001
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C. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and
with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; 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 subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in
terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area by satisfying
the minimum parcel size requirement for the land use designation and continuing the single-family
residential development pattern in the vicinity of the project area; and
b. On the basis of the facts and evidence set forth in the Initial study and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report prepared in conjunction with this project, the City of
Rancho Cucamonga has determined that the SEIR is the adequate environmental analysis that is
required as authorized by the CEQA Guidelines. Further, the Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt the CEQA findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Exhibit
"C" in the June 13, 2001, Staff Report; and
C. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by providing a
land use pattern that is complementary with nearby parcels of land.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment 01-01D designating the
subject site as Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) as shown on Exhibit"A" attached, and
subject to each and every condition set forth below.
Planning Division
1) General Plan Amendment No. GPA 01-01 D shall not become effective until
Development Agreement No. DA 01-01 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan
Amendment No. ENSPA 01-02 are reviewed and approved by the City
Council.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2001
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
arty T. Niel, Chairman
ATTEST
rad Buller, retary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-65
GPA 01-01 D—A & J RESOURCES, INC.
June 13, 2001
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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 13th day of June 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS