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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.11-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (NON- CONSTRUCTION)DRC2010-00152,A REQUEST TO OPERATE A RETAIL DESIGN CENTER AT A LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SITE WITHIN THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD COMMUNITY OFFICE DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3), LOCATED AT 10060 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 1077-621-21. A. Recitals. 1. Charles Joseph Associates, on behalf of Palata Tile and Stone, filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00034, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. The application was filed on January 12,2011,which was within the 180-day permitted time period for an applicant to file for a land use entitlement to allow a different non-conforming use to assume use of the property with a Conditional Use Permit under Development Code Sections 17.02.130-D and E. 3. On the 9th day of March 2011, 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. 4. 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 the Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on March 9, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located at 10060 Foothill Boulevard; and b. The property is approximately 1 acre in size and contains one existing, non-conforming 2,800 square foot building, which abuts Foothill Boulevard, as well as one existing non-conforming residence approximately 1,200 square feet in size; and C. The property is bordered by single-family residences to the north; non-conforming commercial sites to the east and west; and to the south, across Foothill Boulevard, is a vacant parcel; and d. The applicant proposes to operate a design center and floor covering store; and e. The site is of the appropriate size to accommodate the proposed improvements, including the provision of required on-site parking and internal vehicular circulation; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-10 DRC2011-00034— PALATA TILE AND STONE March 9, 2011 Page 2 f. The proposed Conditional Use Permit includes the removal of the existing chain link fence along the south and west perimeter of the patio sample design area and the installation of a wrought iron fence, which staff finds will improve the site and reduce its non-conformity; and g. The applicant proposes to install landscaping along the outdoor patio sample design area that is approximately 500 square feet in size, which staff finds will improve the site and reduce its non-conformity; and h. The proposed tile store will generate very similar traffic and parking impacts, as the previous non-conforming use of patio furniture sales is classified as retail sales of furniture, and the proposed is classified as a floor covering shop, which have similar business hours, parking generation rates, and customer volume; and i. The proposed use will not modify the exterior of the existing building or increase the degree on non-conformity with respect to site improvements; and j. The proposed use does not require new structures, and will not be of greater intensity or create impacts in traffic, noise, parking demand, odors or lights of greater impact that the previous non-conforming use, and will not increase any existing site development discrepancies(i.e.setbacks, building heights, etc.). 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 use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, which encourages land uses to be distributed to meet local needs and be properly integrated into the surrounding context. The site is adequate in size to accommodate the use and parking; and b. The proposed design center, 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. The proposed improvements will not pose adverse impacts to the adjacent commercial or residential developments as the use is not of greater intensity, and there is no proposed expansion of the existing non-conforming building. C. The proposed non-conforming use is located on a non-conforming site that will be improved with the installation of landscaping and the removal of chain link fencing to be replaced with wrought iron fencing, thereby lessening the degree of non-conformity, a goal of the Development Code. 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 City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,which covers existing structures, where minor modifications are being made. This project qualifies for an exemption under Section 15301 since it involves only interior modifications to an existing building and the installation of wrought iron fencing and landscaping, which are considered minor modifications. No significant changes to the site are proposed. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-10 DRC2011-00034 — PALATA TILE AND STONE March 9, 2011 Page 3 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) This approval is for the operation of a design center in an existing legal non-conforming structure at 10060 Foothill Boulevard. Any modification or intensification of the tile store; any improvements, including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit shall require the review and approval by either the Planning Director or the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy,construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. 2) No materials other than samples shall be stored on-site. 3) The outdoor patio samples design area located at the west end of the building shall not be used to stockpile materials. 4) The applicant shall submit a Landscape Plan for the review and approval by the Planning Director within 60 days of the adoption date of this Resolution. 5) The applicant shall demolish the existing chain link fence that abuts the south and west perimeter of the patio sample area and install wrought iron fencing along the south and west perimeter of the patio sample design area within 60 days of the adoption date of this Resolution. 6) Any modifications that deviate from the approved set of plans shall not be permitted without prior approval by the Planning Director. 7) A minimum of 10 parking spaces shall be provided. Any reduction in parking shall not be permitted without prior approval by the Planning Director. 8) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. 9) Any sign for the business shall be designed in conformance with Title 14 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and shall require Planning Director review and approval prior to installation. Fire Construction Services Upon CUP approval, if any alterations to the building are proposed, the following conditions will apply: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-10 DRC2011-00034 — PALATA TILE AND STONE March 9, 2011 Page 4 FIRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT Submit plans to Building and Safety for fire review; include in the plans a copy of the CA Fire Code Chapter 14 for"Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition." The plans shall provide the building data such as square footage(existing and proposes)type of construction, occupancy group(s), the number of stories, and indicate if the building is equipped with automatic fire sprinklers". Provide the following notes in the plans: "FIRE PREVENTION NOTES" BEFORE CALLING FOR INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1) A fire inspection and final approval is required before the Building Department will accept a building final inspection request. Please call (909) 477-2713 for a fire inspection. 2) A Knox box must be purchased and installed in accordance with RCFPD policy, unless the Knox box exists on the building. 3) The key to the building or suite must be given to the fire inspector at the time of final inspection. The key will be locked in the Knox box for fire department emergency access. 4) Fire extinguishers must be installed per the RCFPD policy. See the policy in these plans. 5) The occupant must fill out the blue FCS's "Emergency Contact Information" form prior to final inspection. Present the completed form to the fire inspector at the time of final fire inspection. 6) Sprinkler modifications require a separate plan submittal and approval. Work shall not commence until a permit is obtained. Inspection of rough piping must be performed priorto concealment. Ceiling tiles must not be installed unless approved by the fire inspector. 7) Fire Alarm System (fire sprinkler monitoring, automatic or manual) modifications require a separate plan submittal and approval. Work shall not commence until a permit is obtained. 8) Place a sign above the main entrance door stating, "THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS." 9) All doors designated as exits, except for the main entrance, must be equipped with common knowledge lever type single-action hardware unless otherwise noted. 10) Additional exit signs may be required at the time of the final inspection, if the ones shown on the plans do not meet the intent of the Code. 11) If As-Built plans are required to be submitted, additional fees will be due. 12) The building address must be posted in 8-inch high letters contrasting with the background and must be automatically illuminated. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-10 DRC2011-00034 – PALATA TILE AND STONE March 9, 2011 Page 5 13) The duct smoke detectors required by the 2007 CA Mechanical Code for HVAC shut down must not be interconnected to the fire sprinkler monitoring alarm; the duct detectors must have an audible and visual notification device in accordance to the 2007 CA Fire Code. 14) Fire safety during construction must be observed; please familiarize yourself and your employees with the California Fire Code Chapter 14 regulations; these regulations are reproduced in this plan. 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2011. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA .Fs" • 7 BY: Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: - /"'� �- d:6�'l — Ja s R. Troyer, AICP, Secret ry 1, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary 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 Director held on the 9th day of March 2011. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL. MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBFRLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: DRC2011-00034 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (NON-CONSTRUCTION) APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES LOCATION: 10600 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -APN: 1077-621-21 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 11-10, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to, the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. SC-12-08 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00034StdCond 3-9.doc Project No.DRC2011-00034 Completion Date C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. D. Signs 1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate.application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) E. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; C. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2011-00034) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00034StdCond 3-9.doc Project No. DRC2011-00034 Completion Date 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations and energy conservation calculations (if applicable). 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. 4. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Department. F. Site Development 1. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 2. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public counter). G. Additional Requirements/Comments 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) Accessibility Standards. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations and mix occupancy ratios. 3. Provide documentation and calculation for compliance with the California Energy Standard regulations. 4. Provide draft stops in combustible attics and concealed spaces, in accordance with the California Building Code. 5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00034StdCond 3-9.doc