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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-98 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00343, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT 5,705 SQUARE FEET ON .48 ACRE OF VACANT LAND; IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 182 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN LAREDO PLACE AND REALES STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1061-801-25 A. Recitals. 1. Thomas Hunsucker filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2005-00343 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of October,the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting 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 meeting on October 12, 2005, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located approximately 182 feet east of the intersection between Laredo Place and Reales Street with a street frontage of 92 feet and lot depth of 233 feet; and b. The subject property slopes from north to south with an elevation of 2,265 feet on the north side and an elevation of 2,231 feet on the south side; and C. The properties to the east,south, and north are vacant properties. The property to the west is developed with a single-family residence; and d. The applicant proposes to construct a 2-story single-family residence of about 5,705 square feet. The total lot coverage is 24.5 percent; and e. The proposed residence is designed with a minimum of four stepped pads that have a total elevation change of 16 feet over the natural grade; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-98 DRC2005-00343-THOMAS HUNSUCKER October 12, 2005 Page 2 f. The detached garage will be located 52 feet from the north property line. It will be cut into the hillside and will have a finished surface elevation of 2,250 feet. The depth of excavation or"cut"that will be required to construct the detached garage will vary between 3.5 feet at its front to 7 feet at its rear; and g. Excavations on the remainder of the property will be limited to 5 feet or less, with the applicant proposing to export 800 cubic yards of soil from the site; and h. The proposed development is consistent with single-family development in the area; and i. The proposed residence meets the intent and guidelines of the Hillside Development Regulations. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting 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 is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 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 and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department: 1) Approval is for the construction of a 5,705 square foot single-family residence, located approximately 182 feet east of Laredo Place and Reales Street. 2) Detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted at the time of plan check to the Planning Department for review and approval. A minimum of 30 percent of the landscape material shall be large size (minimum 24-inch box size trees, 10-gallon shrubs) within the front yard and visible portions of the side yard in order to create a mature appearance. The City Planner must approve the detailed landscape PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-98 DRC2005-00343-THOMAS HUNSUCKER October 12, 2005 Page 3 and irrigation plans prior to the issuance of building permits. Front yard landscaping shall be installed prior to release of occupancy. 3) Sloped banks 5 feet or greater in vertical height with 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at a minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. In addition, meandering and varying slopes shall be created to eliminate unstable or unnatural appearing conditions. 4) In addition to the vegetation required by the Hillside Ordinance, extensive ground cover plantings will be required on the front slope to provide erosion control to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 5) Any walls in the 42-foot front yard setback, as measured from curb face, shall be limited to 3 feet in height. 6) The retaining walls exposed to public view and return walls are to be decorative masonry and compatible with the architectural style. 7) Any revisions to the Grading Plan, including changes in the quantities or depth of cut/fill, will require the review and approval by the Grading Review Committee and Planning Commission. 8) Round off and contour all graded slopes to blend with the existing terrain and present a natural appearance. Engineering Department: 1) The drainage runoff from this developed site shall not adversely affect the existing homes/lots adjacent and southerly of this site. 2) Revise the existing public street improvement plans, City Drawind No. 847 to show the new drive approach location. Remove and replace the existing curb and gutter and existing sidewalk at the existing drive approach location to be abandoned. Also, show on the public improvement plans any existing street trees, proposed new street trees, and existing trees to be removed, if any. On the Title Sheet fill in the street tree table and construction notes as required by the City Engineer. a) The back of the sidewalk for the proposed drive approach on Reales Street will also be the high point for the driveway. This being the case, then the maximum driveway slope for the first 6-feet adjacent to the sidewalk is 6 percent. b) Provide a typical street section for Reales Street. Parkway shall slope at 2 percent from the top of the curb to 1 foot behind the sidewalk along the whole street frontage. Join to on-site grading with 2:1 maximum slope. c) Provide additional street trees per City Standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-98 DRC2005-00343-THOMAS HUNSUCKER October 12, 2005 Page 4 3) Protect all existing street improvements in place or replace them to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; including but not limited to, curb and gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, street trees, drive approach, etc. 4) Protect all existing private drainage equestrian easement improvements or replace. The property owner shall maintain the trail and drainage devices within the trail in good working order. Maintain all private drainage and equestrian easements along the south property line, 15-feet wide (7.5-feet on-site). Show, label, and provide the proposed grading concept for the drainage/equestrian easement. Show the cross-section, cross slope, existing/proposed gutters, or v-ditch where applicable. Adequate provisions shall be made for conveyance and disposal of surface drainage entering and exiting the drainage easement. These improvements shall be made as a condition of the development, not as future improvements. 5) Per the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Non-Category Projects are required to submit a W QMP; complete and submit for review by the City the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). Best Management Practices (BMP) and the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) therein should be attached to the signed Owner Certification sheet. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2005. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Pam St( art, Chairman l�j��� ATTEST: Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary I, Dan Coleman, Acting 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 12th day of October 2005, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE