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Home My WebLink About2018-11-14 - Agenda Packet Supplemental - PC-HPCPlanning Commission November 14, 2018 A Director's Report on the status of a condition of approval to install a Eucalyptus Windrow along the south side of Tract 18122, a nearly completed 76 -lot subdivision with a combined area of about 53 acres in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east side of East Avenue and about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR - 210). Tract 18122 Background Tract 18122 was approved by the Planning Commission on November 9, 2011, Associated with the tentative tract map approval was Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224 which permitted the removal of numerous trees from throughout project site. A condition of approval for this Tree Removal Permit reads as follows: Tract 18122 Background A condition of approval for this Tree Removal Permit reads as follows: "A set of replacement Eucalyptus windrows shall be planted along the entire south perimeter (parallel to the proposed equestrian trail) and part of the east perimeter (at Lot 16) of the subdivision as shown on the Preliminary Tree Removal Plan and Windrow Exhibit dated September 10, 2010." Tract 18122 Background • Following approval of the tentative tract map and associated entitlements, the project was sold to KB Home; • KB Home received approval from the City to construct homes of the subdivision in 2014; • Construction began shortly afterwards; • Inspection of the final lot/house prior to full release of subdivision occurred in the Summer of 2018, Tract 18122 Background • Upon inspection it was determined that Cherry trees were planted instead Eucalyptus trees that were required south side of the tract per the cor approval; and Carolina of the ong the lition of • The trees that were planted are currently various conditions. Some have been removed, are dead, or are in good condition. ■ra07w�umaeri uecu� mr a..r- �r Meaevvwa.s A®4 NORTH omrr Ti a� t NORTH Slide 8 SMI Smith, Michael, 11/14/2018 rr' �-aide it 0113� � - -�- CI i_�� L - -- r y 1 a i� 1 1 ,ane i M R- *r I - oil s S dr At - - s. }�firr d Development Code Authority Granted to Planning Director Section 17.14.100 Modification: Any person holding a permit granted under this Title may request a modification or amendment to that permit. For the purpose of this Section, the modification of a permit may include modification of the terms of the permit itself, project design, or the waiver or alteration of conditions imposed in the granting of the permit. Development Code Authority Granted to Planning Director If the Planning Director determines that a proposed project action is not in substantial conformance with the original approval, the Planning Director shall notify the property owner of the requirement to submit a permit modification application for consideration and action by the same approving authority as the original permit. A permit modification may be granted only when the approving authority makes all findings required for the original approval. Planning Commission November 14, 2018 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00243 VARIANCE DRC2018-00162 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA T �p- r�i E- I -E3 n" It Slide 2 SM1 Smith, Michael, 11/14/2018 fLSmllln_.d 4a_'ao I, � ` vv i i•• V ]SIDE -,_L-.:: i{ CUCAMONGA\ CREEK .• \\ i CHANNEL •• \ � corrPa_rc v v • A • i 660 XPROPERTY OWNER B"DARI UNE \� ZONE LOY, NORTH A1.' .:-,( low CS(IF NTiAI 9-A Ju/Pc� '� �G• I '?p `.-`RESIDENTA '\ y., • MIDEN7 I' 1 "'4 I'r,I(.T Ni •• I m I RCI N �_ � r• I B d [. i APN'.D FIB00;-1[ E:1 �.._, \\ / •• ' r I r \ _ARE_)* r _ \ . �. .o.,..... ._ •. I I PRr.Eryr.0 �p E_._ ,. _... z> � • I • ' AI ,, _ _ _ SAN BERNARDINO fl0.-------- i - D e.. • aPN ,. NF 611 67 P N :)I r � - --- - -� - _ O r I ' • r it v N- .� ZONE CWWNRY _ '. PE= PL COMMERCA- (CCI �� •• • ZONE SPECWJY - — — O4NI/4 OGIRIfi FOOTHILL FOOTH / f BOULEVARD IRIJI _ SITE LMLIZATION A1AP A1.' Proposed Project Design Review DRC2018-00097 • Construct and operate a new public safety facility of about 21,000 square feet, • Facility will be occupied by the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department, • The facility will replace Fire Station 172 located to the east at 9612 San Bernardino Road and provide a new substation for the Sheriff's Department; vsnay.vrvsmoww s�oouwoavxoiuun. A1.: m Iq� Fire �N. O iy IN IMT AID All I 1 O T -- ----------- ---------- 1 . t O i j. iMI m Iq� Fire �N. O iy IN IMT AID All I 1 I T -- ----------- ---------- 1 . t O El'" -- 1 P 1- --� ---- NORTH O A2., . t O El'" -- 1 P 1- --� ---- ter -4 JPolice , �j : „�. NI FID .tl, NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACU.RY BUILONG FLOOR PLAN NORTH O A2., North Elevation [u M: m"'. .] M =I' M' f•G1W4 IIIIII 'Z .9 OO m MMf l SIMIIryMf4T I FFF South Elevation NEW PUOUC SAFETY FACILMY OULDING EXTERIOR FLEVATIMS A2. East Elevation �IT °1 West Elevation NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY IRPILDING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 • The Code states that a Conditional Use Permit provides a process for a determination of requests for uses and activities whose effects on adjacent sites and surroundings need to be evaluated; • Uses qualifying for a Conditional Use Permit are considered minor, only have an impact on adjacent properties, and can be modified and/or conditioned to ensure compatibility. Conditional Use Permit D RC2018-00234 • The proposed use is a "Public Safety Facility" and is defined in in the Development Code as: A "facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities." Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 • The proposed fire staffed, operated, Protection District; station would be equipped, and maintained by the Fire • The fire station would have a crew of 9 personnel rotating over a 24-hour shift; • This staffing would accommodate up to 4 fire apparatus; • Personnel and equipment at the proposed fire station could respond to about 3,650 calls/year. Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 • The proposed police station would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by the Sheriff; • The fire station would have about 5 personnel at any given time typically working in 12 -hour shifts; • This staffing would accommodate up to 5 police vehicles; • Personnel and equipment at the proposed fire station could respond to about 3,650 calls/year. Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 The 3 findings below must be supported by facts in order to approve the Conditional Use Permit: Finding #1: The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code, General Plan, and any City regulations/standards, Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 Finding #2: The site is suited for the type and intensity of the proposed use including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet performance criteria and standards; and Finding #3: Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity. Variance DRC2018-00162 • The proposed project includes the construction of a wall along the northeasterly property line, • Within residential districts the maximum height allowed for walls is 6 feet along the yard area and property line that is adjacent to a street; • Although not a residential project, as it is within the Medium (M) Residential District and is subject to this requirement. i �i ! �Gr NORTH 185 feet NEW �._. 1 PUBLIC 1 SAFETY 1 .I Iii 'I 0 FACILITY i Uj aw ea.- li 1 1 Of ul o w i SAN BERNARDINO RD. _ a JERALL SRE F'L4N � Vineyard Avenue Side of Wall Existing Surface 10 feet 4 to 5 feet Public Safety Facility Side of Wall 12 to 12.5 feet (calculated) 14 to 15 feet (actual) Proposed Surface Wall Section (looking South) Variance DRC2018-00162 The 5 findings below must be supported by facts in order to approve the Variance: Finding #1: Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in a difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this Code; Variance DRC2018-00162 Finding #2: There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone; Finding #3: Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone; :;;:;. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Variance D RC2018-00162 Finding #4: The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone; and Finding #5: The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Design and Technical Review Committees The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee and Technical Review Committees on May 15, 2018; No significant issues with the project were identified and the conditions of approval were accepted by the applicant; Both Committees accepted Staff recommendation to approve the project as proposed, and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Neighborhood Meeting A Neighborhood Meeting was conducted at Valle Vista Elementary School located at 7727 Valle Vista on May 17, 2018; Notifications for the meeting were sent to all owners of property within 660 feet of the project site; In attendance were approximately 6 property owners and residents; representatives from HMC Architects; and representatives from the Fire, Police, and the City. ;'. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA �-sem Environmental Assessment • Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, RCFPD and the City contracted an environmental consultant, to prepare an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project, • Based on the findings contained in that document, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to environmental topics, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment; Environmental Assessment • Based on that determination, Declaration was prepared review; and • Public notice of the public the City's intent to adopt Declaration was provided; a Mitigated Negative for circulation and comment period and of the Mitigated Negative • Comments were received from: 1. Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., 2. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; and 3. SB County Public Works Department Environmental Assessment • No revisions to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were required in response to the comments that were received, • A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. Public Notification • Newspaper advertising; • Two Notice of Filing signs; • Mailed notices to owners of property located within 660 feet of the project site; and • No comments were received in response to these notifications except a phone call. Conclusion Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve: • Design Review DRC2018-00097; • Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00243; and • Variance DRC2018-00162 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of Approval.