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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-44 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE DRC2001-00444, A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FROM 30 FEET TO 45 FEET AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FROM 6 FEET UP TO A MAXIMUM 15 FEET WITHIN THE EAST PARKING LOT IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VINEYARD AVENUE AND CALLE DEL PRADO,AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 208-921-36. A. Recitals. 1. Lifeway Church filed an application for the issuance of Variance DCR2001-00444, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 24th day of April 2002, 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 April 24, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00439, located on the southeast comer of Vineyard Avenue and Calle del Prado, which has significant grade differential from north to south; and b. The properties to the north and south of the subject site are developed with single- family residences. The property to the east is predominately vacant with a single-family residence on-site. To the west is an existing park (Red Hill Park); and C. The application contemplates the immediate construction of 19,415 square feet of sanctuary, administrative offices, storage on-site, and master planned future development of another 21,900 square feet of building space for use as an educational center, a fellowship hall, and a gymnasium; and d. The Variance request is to increase the maximum building height of 30 feet to 45 feet of the proposed sanctuary building; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-44 VAR DRC2001-00444— LIFEWAY CHURCH April 24, 2002 Page 2 e. The Hillside Residential Development Regulations requirement for a 30-foot maximum building height is intended to minimize adverse impacts on viewsheds and grading,while allowing for reasonable development of land; and f. The proposed sanctuary structure height is necessary to accommodate proper interior dimensions for aesthetic and acoustical purposes; and g. The proposed walls, consisting of a maximum 15-foot retaining wall within the east parking lot, is needed to provide ample on-site parking and adequate drainage for the site; and h. Because the drastic topography of the site does not equally impact most properties in the same district, the granting of the Variance will not set a precedent; and i. Granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; but conversely, will provide adequate parking and an adequate interior environment for patrons of the church. 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 strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code, in that the building height restrictions of the Hillside Development Regulations, applicable to residential construction, would prevent the church from achieving an adequate interior sanctuary environment. b. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district, in that the site slopes steeply from north to south and is subject to special height restrictions intended for single-family homes. C. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district, in that there are many other churches with generously sized sanctuaries located in single-family districts. d. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district, in that it is common for churches to have sanctuaries with high ceilings, and the applicant has carefully designed the building to comply with all other Hillside Residential standards. e. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, in that the Variance represents the minimum necessary height increase to provide an adequate interior environment and only a portion of the building height will exceed the height limit. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-44 VAR DRC2001-00444— LIFEWAY CHURCH April 24, 2002 Page 3 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below: 1) Variance approval shall expire if building permits are not issued within 5 years from the date of approval. 2) The wall shall be constructed with a textured plaster color to match the on-site buildings and decorative pilasters. In addition, climbing vines are required along the south face of the wall. Construction of the wall shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 3) All applicable Conditions of Approval per Resolution 02-43 approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00439 shall apply. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL 2002. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY /�� ^ Z: Rich Macias, Vice Chairman ATTEST: rad Bull ecretary 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 24th day of April 2002, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, TOLSTOY