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Home My WebLink About16-25 - Resolutions - Approval of Zoning Designation RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-01131, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR 8.8 ACRES OF LAND FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) TO MIXED USE (MU) RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 190-UNIT, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,246 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE OR LIVE/WORK UNITS ON A PROJECT SITE WITHIN THE MIXED USE (MU) ZONING DISTRICT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND EAST AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN'S: 1100-201-03, 04 AND 07. A. Recitals. 1. Foothill and East, LLC filed an application for the approval of Zoning Map Amendment DRC2014-01131, 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 27th day of April 2016, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and continued said hearing to May 11, 2016. 3. On the 11th day of May 2016, 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. 4. 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 hearings of April 27, 2016 and continued to May 11, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The project site is made up of three (3) parcels totaling 8.8 gross acres of land located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and East Avenue; and b. The site is vacant with a water pumping facility operated by the Cucamonga Valley Water District near the northwest corner of the project site and a grove of Eucalyptus trees that were planted prior to 1938 and were historically used as a wood lot; and c. The site is bounded by vacant land to the north in the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district; by a multi-family development to the south in the Medium (M) Development District; by a flood control facility and single-family residences in the City of Fontana to the east; and, by utility easements to the west in the Open Space (OP) District; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-01131 — FOOTHILL AND EAST, LLC May 11, 2016 Page 2 d. The development consists of 190 units including 69 one bedroom units (769 - 774 square feet), 107 two bedroom units (1,068 — 1,322 square feet), 14 three bedroom units (1,352 square feet) and 3,246 square feet of commercial tenant space; and e. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment (DRC2014-01131) changes the zoning designation of the project site from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU). The proposed Zoning Map Amendment will bring the project site into conformance with the General Plan. f. 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. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Mixed Use (MU). The General Plan has a stated policy (Policy LU-4.1) to provide new mixed use development opportunities along the Foothill Boulevard corridor to allow residential, commercial and civic uses, and to accommodate both transit and automobiles. The proposed project is located adjacent to a transit stop and provides the opportunity for a potential mixed use development; and g. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. The Zoning Map Amendment will bring the zoning designation for the project site into conformance with the General plan land use designation; and h. 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. The proposed project is similar in design and use to the adjacent project to the south and will not be materially injurious or have a significant impact on the environment to 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 use in the surrounding area. The subject property is located at the corner of two major streets and provides adequate vehicle and pedestrian access on both street frontages. The project is compatible with the existing development in the area, including the multi-family develop to the south of the project site; and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties. The Initial Study Part II prepared for the project outlines potential environmental impacts related to the project and identifies project specific mitigation measures that reduce these impacts to less-than-significant; and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The subject Zoning Map Amendment changes the zoning designation of the project site from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU), in conformance with the General Plan Mixed Use (MU) land use designation. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-01131 — FOOTHILL AND EAST, LLC May 11, 2016 Page 3 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 hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to approving the subject Zoning Map Amendment. 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 that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation is based is the Planning Director 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 conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends City Council approval of the subject Zoning Map Amendment as shown in Attachment A subject to each and every condition set forth below. Planning Department 1) Approval is to change the zoning designation from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU) for an 8.8 acre parcel of land related to the development of a 190-unit mixed use development with 3,246 square feet of commercial space located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and East Avenue; APN's: 1100-201-03, 04 and 07. 2) The approval of DRC2014-01131 is subject to final approval by the City Council and final approval by the City Council of Development Code Amendment DRC2014-01132. 3) Approval is contingent upon City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for the project and the Mitigation Monitoring Program and all mitigations contained therein. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-01131 - FOOTHILL AND EAST, LLC May 11, 2016 Page 4 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MAY 2016. 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