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HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-84 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04,A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND CIVIC/COMMUNITY TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL(4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),WITH A MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT, FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-18 THROUGH 21. A. Recitals. 1. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA) filed an application for General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On October 28, and continued to November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to four parcels of land totaling approximately 17 acres of land, basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and which are presently vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with a fire station. The property to the east is designated Low-Medium Residential(4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant and partially developed with a public storage facility. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Commercial and is vacant; and c. This 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. 98-84 GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 2 d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. 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 subject properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area; and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties; and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General 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 adopts 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 recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change the General Plan Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," with a Master Plan requirement. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: 1 r 1 w r ' La ry T. McNiel, Chairman ,/ ATTEST: -- � Iler -ry - 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART,TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE 11 : A y iii abil4!fill I II I � 'at epueM!n3 :: ' --::vi., . . •• nt 4. 4. 4. 4. . . .• 11 : 4.4.4. 4. . 4. 4. 4. 4. ..... 4.4.4.4... .i • 4..4..4..4.•.:. C) 4.4.4.4... :' '•a' '%4.••.• O 4.4.4.4.... 4., ::•• •.•:.•:.❖.•.• ::::. . . . •4...•... 4. 4._4._4. .4.4.00•.... .• ••••• .Igo �• � .. ,:;:};: �::v::•}{:•:i ••4.4.4.4..•i. �. r .::::......::�:::::. ;� .•...•.... p acii 65 (:''' ::::.;::: ::: :ON 4.4....0.0 0. .......... 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