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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2009-00717 REQUESTING TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS MAP FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO LOW RESIDENTIAL FOR 0.58-ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT 7403 ARCHIBALD AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-011-43. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development District Amendment DRC2009-00717, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development District Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On February 24, 2010, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application DRC2009-00717 and issued Resolution No. 10-06, recommending to the City Council that the associated General Plan Amendment DRC2009-00716 be approved. 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 February 24, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to approximately 0.58-acre of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located at 7403 Archibald Avenue, and is presently developed with a single-family residence. Said property is currently designated as Neighborhood Commercial; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Neighborhood Commercial; the property to the west is designated Office Professional; the property to the east is designated Low Residential; and the property to the south is designated Low Residential; and C. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan because it is compatible with the established use on-site and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development. Additionally, it will provide a public benefit by preserving an existing historic landmark; and d. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element by promoting consistent residential development/land use patterns; and 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 DDA DRC2009-00717 —CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 24, 2010 Page 2 properties. Additionally,the site is developed with an existing historic single-family home consistent with the surrounding land uses in the vicinity. 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 the existing land use in the surrounding area and is developed with an existing single-family home; and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties, and no new construction is proposed as part of the land use amendment; and C. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines. The project will permit less density and the effect will allow no more intense use of the property than is already being used, and since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment,the proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)- Review for Exemption. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs with 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 recommends approval of Development District Amendment DRC2009-00717. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: /Z_ Jam y R. Troyer, AICP, SecrE ary I,James R.Troyer, AICP, 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 February, 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 DDA DRC2009-00717 —CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA February 24, 2010 Page 3 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE