HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-27 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2013-00887, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION OF PART OF A PROPERTY OF ABOUT 7.16 ACRES
LOCATED BETWEEN ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND RAMONA AVENUE, AT THE
NORTH SIDE OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL, ABOUT
1,400 FEET NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD FROM LOW MEDIUM (LM)
RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM (M) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A PROPOSED 46-LOT SUBDIVISION; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT OF -APN: 1076-181-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Manning Homes filed an application for Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887 as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Zoning Map
Amendment request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of August 2014, 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 on August 13, 2014, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel located between Archibald Avenue and
Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet
north of Base Line Road; and
b. The project site is a rectangular parcel with an overall area of about
312,000 square feet (7.16 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are about 1,200 feet deep
(east to west) and 250 feet (north to south); and
C. The project site is generally vacant with the exception of a single-family
residence that was built circa 1915 that is located at the east side of the project site near
Ramona Avenue; and
d. To the west of the project site, is an equestrian/pet supplies retail store; to the
north and east are single-family residences; and to the south are an apartment complex and a
mobile home park; and
e. According to the Zoning Map adopted by the City Council on July 18, 2012, the
project site is currently within two zoning districts. The western half of the project site, an area
of about 147,000 square feet (about 3.37 acres), is zoned as Medium (M) Residential District.
The eastern half of the project, an area of about 165,000 square feet (about 3.77 acres), is
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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2013-00887 — MANNING HOMES
August 13, 2014
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zoned as Low Medium (LM) Residential District as shown as Attachment A to this resolution;
and
f. The General Plan land use designation of the project site is Medium
Residential shown as Attachment B to this resolution; and
g. The change of the zoning of the project site will make it uniformly Medium (M)
Residential and consistent with the General Plan designation of Medium Residential; and
h. The zoning of the property to the west is Medium High (MH) Residential
District. The zoning of the properties to the north is Low Medium (LM) Residential District. The
zoning of the properties to the east is Low (L) Residential District. The zoning of the properties
to the south (beyond the aforementioned trail) are partly Medium High (MH) Residential District
and partly and Low Medium (LM) Residential District; and
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 proposed Zoning Map Amendment does not conflict with the Land Use
Policies of the General Plan and will provide for the logical development of the surrounding
area; and
b. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
C. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is in conformance with the General
Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated 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 the City Council
adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and
incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental
effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined
that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the
project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice
of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the
whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in
compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The
Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the
Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2013-00887 — MANNING HOMES
August 13, 2014
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C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of
Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure
compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning
Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program
for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Manager of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning
Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Zoning Map
Amendment DRC2013-00887.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:<:;?
Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST: CJ -i�
Candyce B r ett, Planning Manager
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 13th day of August 2014, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNO.Z, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HOWDYSHELL
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE