HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-28 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-02,A REQUEST TO
AMEND THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN TO REDUCE THE VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL LAND AREA FROM APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES TO
16 ACRES, AND TO REDESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 16 ACRES OF
LAND FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) ON A PROJECT SITE CONSISTING OF 62.3 ACRES OF LAND,
LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND THE FUTURE
DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 227-021-03 AND 13.
A. Recitals.
1. William Lyon Homes filed an application for Victoria Community Plan Amendment
No. 98-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Victoria Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On April 14, 1999, 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 two parcels of land totaling approximately 62.3 acres,
basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and
future Day Creek Boulevard, and which is presently vacant. The subject property is currently
designated Village Commercial in the northern 23 acres of the site, Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) in the central 16 acres of the site, and Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre) in the southern 23.3 acres of the site; and
b. The surrounding properties to the south, east, and west are within the Victoria
Planned Community. The property to the south is vacant land designated Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The property to the east is vacant land designated Low
Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The property to the west is a utility corridor designated
Utility Corridor; and
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April 14, 1999
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c. The surrounding property to the north is vacant land consisting of the future Route
30 freeway and further north,unincorporated County area pre-zoned Low Residential(2-4 dwelling
units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan
d. 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, •
the Victoria Community Plan, and with related development; and
e. The amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land Use
Element and the Victoria Community Plan; and
f. 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 property is 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.
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April 14, 1999
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No.98-02
to change the Land Use Map for the subject properties to 16 acres of Village Commercial in the
northern portion of the site and the remaining 46 acres of the site to be Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A."
6. Within 60 days of City Council approval, the developer shall submit a revised Victoria
Community Plan, incorporating the necessary changes to make the graphics and text current to
the date of this amendment, for City Planner review and approval. Upon acceptance by the City
Planner,the developer shall provide the original graphics and text exhibits for retention by the City
and for use in reproducing and distributing amended copies of the Victoria Community Plan.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: SA/. • w
:rry T. M iel, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Buller-rcret.
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 April 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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