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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-10 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 94-02 TO MODIFY SUBAREA 7 TO ALLOW LIMITED COMMERCIAL AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE COURT", AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. Jack Masi has filed an application for Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 94-02, 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 23rd day of February 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 February 23, 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 within Subarea 7 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and b. The proposed amendments will not have a significant impact on the environment as evidenced by the conclusions and findings of the Initial Study, Part II. 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 amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 IASP 94-02 - JACK MASI February 23, 1994 Page 2 b. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and c. The proposed amendment is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and d. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and e. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the objectives of the General Plan or the Industrial Area Specific Plan. 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 recommends adoption of a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That 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. That, 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 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 resolves as follows: a. That the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment No. 94-02, Subarea 7, Primary Function and Special Consideration, and Table III-2, as attached. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 IASP 94-02 - JACK MASI February 23, 1994 Page 3 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THI 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 1994. PLANN 6.,��' ON OF HE CIT i RANCHO CUCAMONGA AD i BY: 1 ( r d1 !I►b� Daum :ar ATTEST: _ / Bra• r ary 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 23rd day of February 1994, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MELCHER TABLE III-2 LAND USE TYPE DEFINITIONS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE COURT: An integrated cluster of related automotive service activities, which typically include: gas stations; service stations, with or without ancillary uses such as car washes and food marts; general automotive service and repair including mufflers, shocks, alignments, brakes, oil changes, lubrications, tune-ups, smog checks, tire repair and replacement, and transmissions; installation of air conditioning, car phones, stereos, windshields, and upholstery; windshield tinting; sale of auto parts; and other related services. Auto Courts shall comply with the following design criteria: - Maximum Size: 4 acres. - Maximum frontage along a major or secondary arterial street: 300 feet. - No access to the site will be permitted directly off any major arterial. - Service bays and pump islands shall be screened from all major and secondary arterials through a combination of berms, landscaping, low walls, and building orientation. - An appropriate combination of berms, landscaping, and architectural elements shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the site to minimize the impact of the auto court uses from the existing and future surrounding uses. - Outdoor storage of inoperative vehicles, parts, or equipment is prohibited. - All work shall be conducted indoors. - All signage shall be limited to signs approved under a Uniform Sign Program. Primary Function: Subarea 7 occupies an area directly south of Foothill Boulevard which represents an important land use edge between the City's Industrial Area and a large master planned community to the north. Foothill Boulevard is the City's primary commercial corridor and serves as a gateway to the City. Along Foothill Boulevard, the intersections at Haven, Milliken, and Rochester Avenues have been designated as activity centers to promote concentrated activity and establish a unique design theme. Special Consideration "Foothill Boulevard is a major arterial which is projected to carry a significant volume of traffic. In order to limit vehicular access problems, the minimum parcel size requirement along Foothill Boulevard is 2 acres and minimum parcel width is 200 feet. For property within the boundaries of the Haven Avenue Overlay District, refer to the Overlay District for a modified list of permitted land uses and special development criteria. The San Bernardino County Law and Justice Center near the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue may include a detention facility if municipal court facilities are provided. On the east side of Haven Avenue, north of Arrow Highway, Development Code provisions for the General Commercial District shall apply to K Mart and the adjoining northerly building. Development and use of satellite buildings in the K Mart Center are subject to provisions of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. At the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, adjoining the Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Park and Rancho Cucamonga Stadium, recreation/sporting goods and apparel retail uses shall be permitted within the planned 27-acre mixed use center. To preserve and enhance the image of the community, special considerations shall be given to the quality of site design, architecture, and landscaping of all properties adjacent to the I-15 Freeway. Attractive screening of outdoor work, loading, storage areas, roof- and ground-mounted equipment from significant freeway points of view shall be required.