HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-03 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 93-50, A REQUEST TO KEEP AN ALLIGATOR WITHIN
THE REAR YARD AREA OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE
LOW RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) , LOCATED AT 7721 ARROYO VISTA AVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 207-424-07.
A. Recitals.
1. Chris Cassaros has filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit No. 93-50, 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 12th day of January 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 January 12, 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 7721 Arroyo
Vista Avenue which is presently improved with a single family residence and a
specially designed enclosure with double-locked gates; and
b. The properties to the north, south, east, and west of the
subject site are designated Residential and developed with single family
residences; and
c. The keeping of the alligator is consistent with the Low
Residential designation of the Development Code and the General Plan; and
d. The application, along with the attached Conditions of
Approval, will comply with all applicable standards of the Development Code.
e. The alligator has been kept on the property since 1987; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-03
CUP 93-50 - CASSARO
January 12, 1994
Page 2
f. The applicant's request includes a petition of support signed
by the surrounding residents.
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. That 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. That 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. That the proposed use complies with each of the applicable
provisions of the Development Code.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs
1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to
each and every condition set forth below:
Planning Division
1) This approval is contingent upon the applicant
obtaining all required permits from the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, California
Department of Fish and Game, and/or any other
agency who may have jurisdiction over the keeping
of alligators.
2) The alligator shall be housed within a locked
enclosure and not allowed to roam freely within
the rear yard of the residence. Said enclosure
shall be kept in good repair and shall be kept
locked at all times.
3) The enclosure shall be enlarged proportionally to
the growth of the alligator to ensure adequate
area.
4) All necessary building permits, including
electrical and plumbing, shall be obtained. The
applicant shall make application for same within
30 days.
5) If the keeping of the alligator causes adverse
effects upon adjacent properties, the Conditional
Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning
Commission for consideration and possible
termination of the use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-03
CUP 93-50 - CASSARO
January 12, 1994
Page 3
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THI 2TH DAY OF JANUARY 1994.
PLANNING I`a • OF THE CITY CHO CUCAMONGA
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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 12th day of January 1994, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE