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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-66 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING, APPROVAL OF ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 01-02, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT 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(LESS THAN 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 to amend the zoning designation of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. 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). 3. On June 13, 2001, 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. 4. 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 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 properties 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 Etiwanda Avenue north of 25th Street. Said property is currently designated as Utility Corridor and Very Low Residential; and b. The properties to the east and west of the subject site are designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-66 ENSPA 01-02 —A & J RESOURCES, INC. June 13, 2001 Page 2 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 does promote 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 properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area as evidenced by its frontage on a public street and its size exceeding minimum size requirements for the land use designation; 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,which contains provisions for Low Residential land use designations. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment 01-02 to establish a Low Residential District at the site described in this Resolution, and as described in the written text of and shown in Exhibit "A" of the attached draft City Council ordinance. 5. 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 BY: r arty T. 1, Chairman ATTEST: _ Brad Bul creta 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: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-66 ENSPA 01-02 —A & J RESOURCES, INC. June 13, 2001 Page 3 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE NOES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 01-02, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT 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 to amend the zoning designation of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. 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). 3. On June 13, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on an associated General Plan Amendment application and issued Resolution No. 01-65, recommending to the City Council that General Plan Amendment No. 01-OD be approved. 4. On June 13, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and recommended approval of the application by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-66. 5. On 2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the associated General Plan Amendment application and issued Resolution No. 01-_, approving the associated General Plan Amendment No. 01- 01 D. 6. On 2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 7. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find, determine, and ordain as follows: SECTION 1: This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. ENSPA 01-02 —A & J RESOURCES, INC. June 13, 2001 Page 2 SECTION 2: Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing on ,2001, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to properties currently located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sphere of Influence. The seven parcels are approximately 240 acres of land, basically of 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 east and west of the subject site are designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant; and 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 does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. SECTION 3: Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That 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 as evidenced by its frontage on a public street and its size exceeding minimum size requirements for the land use designation; 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. C. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan,which contains provisions for Low Residential land use designations. SECTION 4: Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, and 3 above,this Council hereby approves Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment No.01-02 to change the zoning designation from Very Low Density Residential (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)as shown in Exhibit"A" of this Ordinance, SECTION 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. .cc GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 01-01D ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. ENSPA 01-02 From Utility Corridor to Low Residential From Very Low Residential to Low Residential EXHIBIT "A "