HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-23 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 13-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION
FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. SUBTT16226-2,A FOURTH REQUEST
TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF AN EXISTING ENTITLEMENT
APPROVAL BY 1 YEAR FOR A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 37.43 ACRES
INTO 95 LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CONSTRUCTION IN THE
LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF
THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON
AVENUE, EAST OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND WEST OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-
APN: 1087-071-15.
A. Recitals.
1. BCA Development, Inc. filed an application for the approval of a Time Extension for
Tentative Tract Map No. SUBTT16226-2, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the
application', SUBTT 16226-2.
2. On July 24, 2002, the Commission adopted its Resolution No. 02-77,thereby approving
the application subject to specific conditions and time limits.
3. On July 13, 2005, the Commission adopted its Resolution No. 05-55,thereby approving
the application for a one-year time extension subject to specific conditions and time limits.
4. On August 23, 2006, the Commission adopted its Resolution No. 06-81, thereby
approving the application for a second one-year time extension subject to specific conditions and
time limits.
5. On August 8, 2007,the Commission adopted its Resolution No.07-50,thereby approving
the application for a third one-year time extension subject to specific conditions and time limits.
6. On the 26th day of June, 2013, 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.
7. 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 26, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-23
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16226-2— BCA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
June 26, 2013
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a. The application applies to the property located approximately 1,800 feet north of
Indian Wells Place and Day Creek Boulevard—APN:APN: 1087-071-15. Access to the property is
provided via Indian Wells Place; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant land within the County of San
Bernardino, the property to the south consists of single-family residences within the Low Residential
District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, the property to the east is and existing Utility Corridor,
and the property to the west is vacant land within the County of San Bernardino; and
C. The applicant does not propose any changes to Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-
Therefore,the previously approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2 is in substantial compliance
with the City's current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
d. Approval of the time extension for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2 will not
cause significant inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans,
codes, and policies; and
e. The subject Map previously qualified for additional time extensions through Senate
Bill 1185, Assembly Bill 333, and Assembly Bill 208, which extended the expiration date an
additional 5 years; and
f. Approval of this request will grant the fourth time extension for this Tentative Tract
Map. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance. Title 16
(Subdivisions) allows for extensions to Tentative Tract Maps in 12-month increments not to exceed
a total of 5 years.
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 Tract Map was originally approved by the Planning Commission on
July 24, 2002 as part of a larger development to subdivide 248.63 acres of land into 632 lots for the
purpose of single-family home construction. Since there have been no changes to the design of the
tract and there have been no changes to the City's development standards for this site, Tentative
Tract Map SUBTT16226-2 remains in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and all applicable Specific Plans, and the purposes of the district in which the
site is located. Furthermore, the proposed time extension is in accordance with the requirements
set in the Municipal Code as well as all applicable state requirements; and
b. The Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT26226-2, 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 project site is vacant; the
proposed land use is consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the
expectations of the community. The zoning of the property and the adjacent neighboring properties
to the south and east is Low Residential District, Etiwanda North Specific Plan; and
C. The Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT26226-2 complies with each of
the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, as Title 16 (Subdivision) allows for extensions to
Tentative Tract Maps in 12-month increments not to exceed a total of 5 years.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-23
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16226-2 — BCA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
June 26, 2013
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4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application,the Planning
Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and
approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, an Environmental Impact Report(EIR)(State Clearinghouse No. 88082915)was
prepared and certified by the County of San Bernardino as a Master EIR for the University/Crest
Planned Development in June 1991, and in October 1999, the County of San Bernardino Board of
Supervisors certified a supplement to the EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 98121091) because of a
revision to the University/Crest Planned Development. In August 2001, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga prepared an Addendum to address issues associated with adoption of the Rancho
Etiwanda Development Agreement. The Addendum identified no substantial changes in the project
that would require a major revision to the previous EIR. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with
subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i) substantial changes are
proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; (ii)substantial
changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously reviewed that
indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new important information shows the
project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; or(iv)additional mitigation
measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to
substantially reduce impacts; and
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with the fourth time extension
request, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the project have
not occurred, which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated in the
previously certified EIR. The site has been graded and portions of the site are under construction
consistent with the previously approved plans. Staff further finds that the project will not have one or
more significant effects not discussed in the previously certified EIR, not have more severe effects
than previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation measures are not required to
reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less-than-significant. No changes have been made to
the project and there have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous EIR; and
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to
CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of the fourth time extension request for
SUBTT16226-2; and
d. Pursuant to the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5,the Planning Commission finds, based
on the Initial Study,the EIR, and considering the record as a whole, that there is no evidence before
the City that the proposed project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources
or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based on substantial evidence, the Planning
Commission hereby makes a declaration rebutting the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in
California Department of Fish and Game Regulation 753.5 (Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Code, Section 753.5.)
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-23
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16226-2— BCA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
June 26, 2013
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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.
Planning Department
1) All conditions as stated in Resolution No. 02-77, Resolution No. 05-55,
Resolution No. 06-81, and Resolution No. 07-50 shall apply.
2) Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2 shall expire on July 24, 2014.
Engineering Department
1) All conditions included in Resolution 02-77 shall continue to apply, including
the payment of outstanding Regional Drainage fees.
2) Rancho Etiwanda Estates Infrastructure improvements deferred with a bond
substitution per ROW2009-00043 shall be completed concurrently with
outstanding on-site improvements.
3) Pay a $2,635 Traffic Circulation Improvement Fee prior to building permit
issuance for each residence, per developer-to-developer reimbursement
agreement SRA-41.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: )� C
Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyce Bur tt, ecre ary
I, Candyce Burnett, 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 26th day of June, 2013, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: HOWDYSHELL,FLETCHER,MUNOZ,WIMBERLY,OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE