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HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-125B - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 89-1258 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-23, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A HELIPORT AND BASE A HELICOPTER AT AN EXISTING FIRE STATION AND TRAINING FACILITY (STATION #174) IN THE MINIMUM IMPACT HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION (SUBAREA 9) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND JERSEY BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-111-34. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for approval of a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 89-23, 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. On the 28th day of September 1994, 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 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on September 28, 1994, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Jersey Boulevard. The property is presently developed with a fire station; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated for industrial use and vacant, the property to the south is designated for railroad and industrial use and developed with a rail line and an industrial building; the property to the east is designated for industrial use and developed with a warehouse/distribution building; and the property to the west is designated for industrial use and developed with a manufacturing building; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-125B CUP 89-23 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA September 28, 1994 Page 2 c. The development of the heliport is consistent with the Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial designation of the Industrial Area Specific Plan and the Heavy Industrial designation of the General Plan; and d. The application, with the attached conditions of approval, will comply with all applicable standards of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan. 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. b. The proposed use, 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. c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. The Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. Based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-1258 CUP 89-23 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA September 28, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 Division 1) All applicable conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 89-125 and 89-125A approving Conditional Use Permit 89-23, shall apply. 2) All necessary State and/or Federal permits shall be obtained prior to use of the heliport. 3) Approval is only granted for a heliport and helicopter use for the purpose of providing medical aid to the region. The heliport shall not be used for Commercial traffic. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1994. A P ! • SSION �� HE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ._.--_!a , E. Da id Barker, Chairman 40 ATTEST: _____ t' BralU le'ecretary I, Brad Buller, 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 28 day of September 1994, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, MELCHER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY