HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-73 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION
NO. 2 TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRCDR01-04 FOR A REQUEST TO
MODIFY THE PATTERN OF RESIDENTIAL USES FOR THE PLANNING
AREA WEST OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF CHURCH
STREET, MODIFY VARIOUS GRAPHICS, AND ADD DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN, GENERALLY
BOUNDED BY BASE LINE ROAD, ETIWANDA AVENUE, FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, AND DAY CREEK CHANNEL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0227-161-28, 31, 33, 35, 36, AND 38; 0227-
171-08, 11, 12, 20, 22, 23, AND 25; 0227-201-04, 13 THRU 18, 22, 28
THRU 31, 33, AND 36; AND 0227-211-40.
A. Recitals.
1. On March 7, 2001, the Planning Commission approved and adopted Resolution No.
01-04 approving a Development Review for the Residential Master Plan for Victoria Arbors (the
"Development Review").
2. On March 26, 2003, the Planning Commission approved Amendment No. 1 through
the adoption of Resolution No. 03-54, amending Condition No. 22 of the Planning Division
Conditions of Approval to allow recreational vehicle storage to be provided by approved facilities
within a 1-mile radius of the exterior boundary of the Victoria Planned Community.
3. American Beauty Development Company filed an application for Amendment No. 2
to Development Review No. DRCDR01-04, as described in the title of this Resolution,
hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review Amendment Request is referred
to as "the application."
4. On May 14, 2003, this Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and concluded said meeting on that date.
5. 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 meeting on May 14, 2003, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property generally bounded by Base Line Road to the
north, Etiwanda Avenue to the east, Foothill Boulevard to the south, and Day Creek Channel to
the west; and
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b. The property to the north of the subject site consists of existing single-family
residential and a commercial center within the Windrows Village of the Victoria Community Plan;
the property to the south is being graded for the future Victoria Gardens Regional Center
(approximately 175 acres); the property to the east is vacant, unimproved land with a
Low-Medium Residential designation within the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and the property to the
west consists of the Day Creek Flood Control Channel and Edison utility corridor; and
c. The proposed project continues to be consistent with the General Plan Mixed
Use District as further defined in the Victoria Community Plan; and
d. The proposed project continues to conform to the standards and regulations in
Victoria Community Plan; and
e. The proposed project will continue to comply with the environmental mitigation
listed in the EIR document entitled "Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village
SCH No. 98041137."
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 proposed project continues to be consistent with the objectives of the
General Plan; and
b. The proposed use continues to be in accord with the objectives of the Victoria
Community Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
c. The proposed use continues to be in compliance with each of the applicable
provisions of the Victoria Community Plan; and
d. The proposed use together with the conditions applicable thereto will continue
not to be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. This Commission hereby determines that none of the elements set forth in Public
Resources Code Section 21166 or Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines ("CEQA Guidelines") exists and therefore determines, in accordance with Public
Resources Code Section 21166 and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, that no
subsequent or supplemental Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration is
required to be prepared, prior to adopting this Resolution.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition
set forth below:
Planning Division
1) Approve the changes as shown in the May 14, 2003, Staff Report
Exhibit "C" titled Victoria Arbors Master Plan Amendment dated May
7, 2003.
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2) Provide buffering between single-family and multi-family
development, and between commercial and residential
development.
3) The design for multi-family development should not have buildings
that line up along the streets or exhibit a rigid orientation pattern.
The site design should have a campus-like setting with generous
open space.
4) All conditions of approval contained in Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 01-23 and 03-54 shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
Larry Niel, Chairman
ATTEST: s
Brad B , ecr
1, 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 14th day of May 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McPHAIL