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Home My WebLink About07-31 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17808, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A .75 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND PALO ALTO STREET AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 1077-022-74. A. Recitals. 1. William Espinoza filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17808, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 13th day of June 2007,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 June 13, 2007, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Palo Alto Street; and b. The subject property is within the Low Residential District and is presently developed with one single-family residence that is accessible by Archibald Avenue and will be preserved in place. The site generally slopes from north to south; and C. The project is surrounded by single-family residential development to the north,south, east, and west; and d. The applicant proposes subdividing .75 acre of land into two lots. Lot 1 will include the existing single-family residence, and Lot 2 will have a single-family residence moved onto it from a site on Foothill Boulevard; and e. Lot 1 will gain access from Archibald Avenue and Lot 2 with gain access from Palo Alto Street; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-31 SUBTPM17808 —WILLIAM ESPINOZA June 13, 2007 Page 2 f. The proposed lots meet all City requirements including width, depth, and size. The average lot size is 16,293 square feet, which exceeds the 8,000 square foot average required in the Low Residential District. The proposed lot sizes are as follows: Lot 1 10,346 square feet Lot 2 22,239 square feet Average Lot Size 16,293 square feet 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 Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and f. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the Citys CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under.the Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 which covers the division of residentially zoned property in urbanized areas into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan, zoning regulations and no variances are required. Because the applicant proposes to do a two-lot subdivision that meets all City requirements, staff finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 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) All perimeter walls shall be decorative and have a uniform design that is compatible with those in the area. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-31 SUBTPM17808 —WILLIAM ESPINOZA June 13, 2007 Page 3 2) The Grading Plan submitted at time of Plan Check will need to show Lot 1 draining to Archibald Avenue or show proof that the blanket drainage easement have been obtained that permits Lot 1 to drain onto Lot 2. 3) Front yard landscaping and irrigation shall be installed on Lot 2 prior to final occupancy. Minimum required front yard landscaping shall include one 15-gallon size tree, one 5-gallon size tree, seeded ground cover,and a permanent irrigation system. 4) Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance to the site plan approved by the Design Review Committee on May 15, 2007. Engineering Department 1) Archibald Avenue frontage improvements are to be in accordance with City "Major Arterial' standards as required and including: a) Protect existing curb, gutter, street lights, and sidewalk. b) Reconstruct the existing access ramp at the corner to City Standards. c) Protect existing R26(s) "No Stopping" signs. d) No new driveways to Archibald Avenue. 2) Palo Alto Street Frontage improvements are to be in accordance with City "Local Street" standards as required and including: a) Provide two (2) 5800 Lumens, HPSV street lights, drive approach, and street trees as required. b) Protect existing cub, gutter, and sidewalk. c) Provide traffic signing and striping, as required. 3) Upon development of Parcel 2, submit a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)that follows current WQMP templates,guidance and regulations set forth by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Access the following website for an updated San Bernardino County Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)for New Development and Redevelopment Projects: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8/html/sb- wgmp.html. The site provides Guidance and Templates that can be filled out electronically and printed out: Adhere to the guidelines and use the templates provided. Also, include the Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the plan on the Grading Plan when submitted for Plan Check. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-31 SUBTPM17808—WILLIAM ESPINOZA June 13, 200T Page 4 4) Provide drainage easement on final map over Parcel 2 in favor of Parcel 1. Also,if existing lots to the north drain over the subject property then provide drainage easement over Parcels 1 and 2 in favor of Lot 13 and Lot 14 of Tract 16344. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: 00re'- #&JVt-r-'t— Pam Ste rt, Chairman ATTEST: Ja s R. Troyer, AICP I, James R. Troyer, 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 2007, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE