HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-179 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 85-179
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 85-04
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.040-F, PERTAINING TO
"LANDSCAPING", AND 17.08.040-I, PERTAINING TO "SLOPE
PLANTING", OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, ORDINANCE NO. 211
WHEREAS, on the 27th day of November, 1985, the Planning Commission
held a duly advertised public hearing pursuant to Section 65854 of the
California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds it necessary to clarify and
revise the Development Code requirements pertaining to landscaping and slope
planting standards.
SECTION 1 : The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has made the
following findings:
1 . That the amendment is warranted in order to bring
current standards for landscaping and slope planting
into conformance with established City policies and
procedures; and
2. That the proposed Development Code Amendment would
not have significant impact on the environment; and
3. That the proposed Development Code Amendment is in
conformance with the goals and policies of the
General Plan.
SECTION 2: The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has found that
this project will not create significant adverse impact on the environment and
recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration on November 27, 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1 . That pursuant to Section 65850 to 65855 of the
California Government Code, that the Planning
Commission of City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby
recommends approval on the 27th day of November,
1985, Development Code Amendment 85-04 amending
Section 17.08.040-F as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
DCA 85-04
November 7, 1985
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Section 17.08.040-F to read:
"F. Landscaping. Trees perform many essential
functions for the community: beauty, shading,
wind protection, screening, noise buffering and
air filtering. Plant material should be selected
to achieve these purposes, while tolerant to
factors such as wind, heat and low water. All
trees used must be consistent with adopted tree
pallette pursuant to the General Plan.
1 . The following table, Table 17.080.040-F , sets
forth minimum standards for the number and size of
trees both on- and off-site, as required in Tables
17.08.040-B and C; however, it does apply to
single family detached or duplex dwellings:
TABLE 17.08.040-F LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
DISTRICT
FEATURE LM M MH H
1 . # trees/gross acre 40 45 50 50
2. % 48" box or larger trees 0 0 5 10
3. % 36" box trees 0 10 5 10
4. % 24" box trees 10 10 20 10
5. % 15 gallon trees 90 80 70 70"
Box size trees shall be primarily concentrated along
exterior streetscapes and at entry nodes as accent
treatment.
2. New windrow plantings of Eucalyptus Maculata
(Spotted Gums) may be required to perpetuate a
windbreak system at a ratio of 50 linear feet per
acre. The location of required windrow plantings
shall be generally guided by the established
330'X660' grid pattern. Required windrows may
follow any portion of this grid, provided the
total length of windrows meets or exceeds the
minimum length. The use of the 330'X660' planting
grid is not meant to discourage development of
curvilinear local streets. The size, spacing,
staking, and irrigation of these trees shall be in
accordance with the tree replacement policies set
forth in Section 19.08.080.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
DCA 85-04
November 27, 1985
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Amending Section 17.08.040-I as follows:
Section 17.08.040-I to read:
"I. Slope Planting. Slope banks five (5) feet or
greater in vertical height and of 5: 1 or greater
slope, but less than 2: 1 slope, shall be, at
minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate
groundcover for erosion control. Slope banks five
(5) feet or greater in vertical height and of 2: 1
or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated
for erosion control and to soften their appearance
as follows: one 15 gallon or larger size tree per
each 150 square feet of slope area, one 1 gallon
or larger size shrub for each 100 square feet of
slope area, and appropriate groundcover. In
addition, slope banks in excess of eight (8) feet
in vertical and of 2: 1 or greater slope shall also
include one 15 gallon or larger size tree per each
250 square feet of slope area. Trees and shrubs
shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften
and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by
this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to
occupancy. Maintenance by a Homeowners
Association may be required by the Planning
Commission on a case-by-case basis."
2. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
City Council approve and adopt Development Code
Amendment 85-04, as stated herein.
3. That a Certified Copy of this Resolution and related
material hereby adopted by the Planning Commission
shall be forwarded to the City Council.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1985.
PLAN NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: SarC
Dennis L. Stout, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Deputy Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
• DCA 85-04
November 27, 1985
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I, Brad Buller, Deputy 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 27th day of November, 1985, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: STOUT, CHITIEA, BARKER, MCNIEL, REMPEL
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE