HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-47 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 11-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT DRC2011-00683, A REQUEST TO REMOVE 22 TREES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A BANK OF
4,207 SQUARE FEET WITH REMOTE DRIVE-THRU ATM KIOSKS WITHIN AN
EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
(NC) DISTRICT, TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN (TVCP), LOCATED AT
10598 BASE LINE ROAD AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HAVEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 1076-481-35.
A. Recitals.
1. Gensler, on behalf of Chase Bank, filed an application for the approval of Tree Removal
Permit DRC2011-00683 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tree Removal Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of September 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.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW,THEREFORE, it is herebyfound, 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 September 28, 2011, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a shopping center located at the northeast corner of
Base Line Road and Haven Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is
approximately 884 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to south);
C. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor area
of approximately 135,000 square feet; and
d. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single
crescent-shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings - one of these is
occupied by Ralphs Market. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant buildings. The
other five (5) buildings are single- or multi-tenant pad buildings; and
e. This application is in conjunction with Development Review DRC2011-00352; and
f. The specific location of the project site is at the southeast corner of the shopping center
near the intersection of Base Line Road and Valencia Avenue(APN: 1076-481-35). The area of work is
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a parcel of approximately 38,035 square feet(0.87 acre)that is presently developed with a 6,600-square
foot retail building occupied by Terra Vista Animal Hospital and a medical office; and
g. With the exception of the Montessori Academy day care/private school facility at the
northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all sides by
residential development; and
h. The zoning of the center is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low-Medium (LM) Residential
District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium (M) and
Low-Medium (LM) Residential District,Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the
west is Low (L) and Low-Medium (LM) Residential District; and
L The trees are not designated as historically significant; and
j. The trees are not noted in the Terra Vista Community Plan; and
k. The applicant has submitted an arborist report assessing the health of the individual
trees. The report observes that the trees are in generally average or good condition; and
I. It is necessary to remove the trees in order to construct the new bank building and
parking lot which will allow economic enjoyment of the property; and
M. It is not necessary to remove trees to construct required improvements within the public
street right-of-way or within a flood control or utility right-of-way; and
n. There are a significant number of mature trees within, and at the perimeter of, the
shopping center and the surrounding residential neighborhoods; the removal does not affect the
established character of the area and the property values; and
o. The trees cannot be preserved by pruning and proper maintenance or by relocation
rather than removal; and
p. The trees do not constitute a significant natural resource of the City.
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 is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed project is in accord with the objectives of the Municipal Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed project is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed project, 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 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.
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The project qualifies as a Class 2 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302-Replacement
or Reconstruction - as the proposal is to demolish an existing retail building of 6,600 square feet and
construct a bank of 4,207 square feet and remote drive-thru ATM kiosks with an overhead canopy of
500 square feet. There is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment.
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.
Planninq Department
1) Approval is for the removal of twenty-two (22) trees in conjunction with a
proposal to construct a bank of 4,207 square feet with remote drive-thru
ATM kiosks within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood
Commercial(NC)District,Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at
10598 Base Line Road at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Base Line Road -APN: 1076-481-35.
2) Section 19.08.100 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code requires that
all heritage trees be replaced on a one-for-one basis, not less than
15 gallon size.
3) The replacement trees shall be planted on the same lot as the trees that
are being removed.
4) This permit shall be valid for a period of 90 days, unless an extension is
requested in writing at least 14 days prior to the expiration date. Where
this permit is associated with development, the effective date begins, and
the 90 days shall start from the date of final map recordation or Building
Permit issuance, whichever occurs first.
5) All Conditions of Approval for Development Review DRC2011-00352 shall
apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2011.
PLANNING CO NOF TH CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
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R. Troyer, AICP, Secret ry
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 28th day of September 2011, by the following vote-to-wit:
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September 28, 2011
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER: HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE