HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-31 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 90-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR A
MINIMUM LENGTH OF MEDIAN ISLANDS WITHIN THE CITY, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Whereas, the Planning Commission has expressed concern with the
design of median islands, and in particular, the length of median islands and
the amount of landscaping within median islands; and
WHEREAS, standards and policy direction is necessary to implement the
design goals of median construction; and
WHEREAS , such policy is needed to provide clear direction and
guidance to developers and staff alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Commission does hereby establish a policy for median design as follows:
SECTION I : Median Length:
Median islands shall be designed with a minimum length of 300 feet,
excluding any taper, deceleration, and stacking distance.
SECTION II : Exceptions:
In certain situations, the minimum 300-foot median length may not be
possible. Therefore, medians of less than 300 feet in length may be
permitted in the following situations:
a. In areas where it becomes necessary for traffic safety and/or
emergency vehicle access; and/or
b. At mid-block public street crossings where access is necessary
for traffic movement; and/or
c. Adjacent to certain land uses, such as hospitals, schools or
other similar facilities where access is vital for public
safety; and/or
d. Other situations as deemed necessary by the City Planner and
City Engineer.
The City Planner and City Engineer shall review and approve all
requests for median openings to determine if the proposal is
consistent with the median policy and whether any of the above
exceptions is applicable.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-31
POLICY FOR MEDIAN ISLANDS
March 14, 1990
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SECTION III : Modifications to Existing Medians:
Within the Terra Vista Planned Community, medians have been proposed
and established which do not meet the median length policy set forth
in this Resolution. Therefore, the Planning Commission hereby
directs the City Planner and City Engineer to finalize a precise
master plan for medians within Church Street and Terra Vista
Parkway. This master plan may include the closing off of,
reconstruction of, and relocation of existing median breaks.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 1990.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: a/____ ca hi i7. ' ,
L. rry T� w iel , Chairman
ATTEST: I / �I
:rad imp' SeW
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 14th day of March, 1990, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY, CHITIEA, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY, WEINBERGER
NOES: COMMISSIONERS : NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS : NONE