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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-76 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2001-00263 TO CHANGE FROM MEDIUM AND MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL (8-14 AND 14-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, RESPECTIVELY) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL(4-8 DWELLINGS PER ACRE) FOR 20.15 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 227-691-01. A. Recitals. 1. Diversified Pacific has filed an application for Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. DRC 2001-00263 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On July 11, 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. 3. 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 July 11, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to approximately 20.15 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located at the northeast comer of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue and is presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre)and Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre); and b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Low Residential and is developed. The property to the west is designated for a park and is vacant. The property to the east is designated Low-Medium Residential and is developed. The property to the south is designated Neighborhood Commercial and is developed; and C. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the Victoria Community Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan designation of Low-Medium Residential and with related development; and d. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Plan for Victoria Planned Community; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-76 DRC2001-00263— DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC July 11, 2001 Page 2 e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties; and f. This amendment would significantly lower the allowable density; hence,would also significantly reduce vehicle trips. 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. 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. b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties. C. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations,which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. 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 Initial Study and Negative Declaration 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 Negative Declaration, 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 recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. DRC2001-00263. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-76 DRC2001-00263 — DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC July 11, 2001 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11 DAY OF JULY, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA v � BY: �- Larry T. cNiel, Chairman ATTEST: rad Bull 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 that 1th day of July, 2001, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE