HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-34 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 90-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 90-02, A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
5-FOOT, 6-INCH SOLID BLOCK WALL WITHIN THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK LOCATED AT 5255 JASPER STREET IN THE VERY LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ( 1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) , AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN : 1061-221-32.
A. Recitals.
(i ) Thomas Disario has filed an application for the issuance of
Variance No. 90-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter
in this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as "the
application" .
(ii ) On March 14 and continued to March 28, 1990, 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.
(iii ) 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. This Commission hereby finds and certifies that the project has been
reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 and finds the project to be Class 1 Categorically Exempt.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during
the above-referenced public hearings on March 14 and March 28, 1990, 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 5255 Jasper
Street with a street frontage of 293.45 feet and lot depth ranging from 145
feet to 234.59 feet and is presently improved with one (1 ) single family
residence; and
(b) All adjacent parcels have been developed with single family
residences and are located within the Very Low Residential District; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-34
VA 90-02 - DISARIO
March 28, 1990
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(c) The application contemplates the construction of a 5-foot,
6-inch solid masonry wall along approximately 200 feet of the front property
line, contrary to the requirements that said wall be constructed at or behind
the front setback line of 42 feet measured from the curb face, as stated in
Section 17.08.060.J.3 of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code.
4. 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, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby finds
and concludes as follows:
(a) That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code.
(b) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district.
(c) That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the same district.
(d) That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties
classified in the same district.
(e) That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
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.
1) The two southern-most sections of the decorative
slump stone wall shall be a maximum of 3 feet with a
maximum 3 feet of wrought iron above. The remaining
portion of the wall shall be a maximum 5 feet, 6
inches in height with pilasters approximately 20 feet
on center. The wall shall match the existing wall in
front of the residence.
2) A solid view-obstructing gate shall be provided at
the northern access point. The gate shall be
designed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3) The applicant shall replace missing street trees per
City standards to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer prior to completion of the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-34
VA 90-02 - DISARIO
March 28, 1990
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6 . The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH , 1990.
PLANNING CO" ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: 1_ c rr
L.pp,Mir an
ATTEST: _ g
Br. • B Tr, Wry
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 28th day of March, 1990, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY, CHITIEA, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY, WEINBERGER
NOES : COMMISSIONERS : NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS : NONE