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JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. 7:00 P.M. — CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo
Vice Chairman Wimberly
Commissioner Dopp
Commissioner Munoz
Commissioner Oaxaca
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation
Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law
prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion.Any item may be removed
for discussion.
C1. Consideration to adopt the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2019.
C2. Consideration to adopt the Workshop Minutes of May 22, 2019.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be
limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after
speaking.
D1. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2018-00700 — EMERSON RAYGOR — A request for live
entertainment to include bands with up to three musicians or a comic/trivia game host with
amplified sound at an existing restaurant named the Stackz Co, within the General Industrial
(GI) District, located at 9223 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0209-541-12. The project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
E. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may
open the meeting for public input.
E1. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO ORDINANCES
PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
HOTELS WITHIN THE CITY.
F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTER-AGENCY UPDATES:
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 6, 2019,
seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,please
contact the Planning Department at(909)477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
If
devices are available for the hearing impaired.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling
agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents
are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of$3,037 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us.
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
7:00pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo X
Vice Chairman Wimberly X
Commissioner Dopp X
Commissioner Munoz _X
Commissioner Oaxaca X
Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager; Elisa
Cox, DCM/interim Planning Director, Mike Smith, Senior Planner,- Jennifer Nakamura, Associate
Planner; Jason Welday, Engineering Services Director: Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer; Jasmin
Oriel, Administrative Assistant.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation
Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law
prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair,depending upon the number of individual members of the audience.This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public communications. Seeing none, closed.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion.Any item may be removed
for discussion.
C1. Moved by Munoz. seconded by Wimberly;carried 5-0 to approve the minutes
D. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may
open the meeting for public input.
D1. DIRECTORS REPORT - INTRODUCTION OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL. IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION PLAN
(EHNCP) SPECIFIC PLAN
Tony Locacciato. Meridian Consultants, gave an oral report.
Commissioner Munoz reiterated the breadth of the content in the E1R.
Commissioner Wimberly had no questions
Commissioner Dopp requested clarification on the "no project"alternative and the quantity of
homes allowed under County zoning designations.
Commissioners Oaxaca and Guglielmo had no questions.
Commissioner Guglielmo opened the public hearing.
Don Horvatitch is concerned about the impact of vistas on his property. illegal harvesting of
sage and a possible historic area.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
Tony Marisek is concerned about the quantity of lands available for mitigation_
Tom Griffey is concerned about impacts of the annexation to a 26 acre property at the
terminus of Etiwanda.
Joe Cowan, ALRC President states the ALRC is opposed to the project and has concerns
about impacts of the project to the equestrian overlay zone, impacts to fire safety, water
resources and missing trail connections within the plan,
Patrick Kamerly is concerned about property and development rights within the north portion
of the plan area.
Larry Henderson representing the ALRC is concerned about use of form based codes in the
plan, use of alley and drives for development, lack of General Plan amendment text, public
safety and evacuation plan, and that the EIR and plan are incomplete.
Mark Gibboney is concerned about flood zone and fire risk, expressed desire to keep land as
open space%onservation land.
Judith Brennan is concerned about impact to wildlife corridors and trail connectivity.
Jesse Bojorquez, representing Bernard Hugh is concerned about property rights for his
property.
Alex Cunningham is concerned about impacts of the project to his neighborhood(east of the
Preserve adjacent to the Fontana border), Expressed desire to stay rural, concerned about
property rights. Concemed about fire dangers and fire protections and why their land is
considered part of the annexation_
Barb DeWitt is concerned about trail connections and preserving the equestrian lifestyle and
density of the plan_
Mark Harris is concerned about views and vistas in his area (Deer Creek Estates), and the
plan not representing citizen comments,
Commissioner Guglielmo closed the public hearing.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
Commissioner Munoz reiterated his support of the work on the project.
Commissioner Wimberly thanked the public for coming out to speak on the project.
Commissioner Oaxaca thanked the public for speaking on the project, anticipated ongoing
conversations about the project.
Commissioner Dopp noted most comments were regarding the specific plan, not the EiR,
Recommended additional conversations with staff for specific issues. Asked for clarification
on if fire safety is addressed in the EIR,
Mr. Locacciato stated it is included in the EIR and the Fire District was consulted on the EiR.
DCM Burris elaborated on how the plan considers evacuation for fire as part of the design.
Commissioner Dopp asked follow up questions on the density listed in the alternative plans
shown in the EIR.
DCM Burris stated it is based on the most likely density the market will present within the
neighborhood area.
Commissioner Dopp asked for a map of the Parry's Spineflower within the conservation area.
Commissioner Dopp asked for clarification on traffic impacts to specific intersections. Mr_
Locacciato clarified how the traffic counts were displayed in the table.
Commissioner Guglielmo thanked the public for their input and questions. Asked staff for
responses to email comments received about flood impacts. Shared the number of jobs
proposed to be created by the plan. Asked for clarifications on public comments on trail
connectivity and mitigation lands. Senior Planner Mike Smith stated those comments will be
addressed in the staff report when the project is ready to be considered
The Environmental Impact Report was received and placed on file_
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
E. COMMISSION BUSINESSIHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: None
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Munoz reminded comments on the EIR can be made
until June 14, 2019. Commissioner Oaxaca asked about SB50; Commissioner Munoz stated it has been
tabled until the end of the year,
F. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8,-35pm to a workshop in the Rains Room.
I, Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 16, 2019
seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,please
contact the Planning Department at(909)477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to_ Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda. you may do so under 'Public Comments," There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to he placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling
agenda stems will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department,City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 97730. These documents
are available for public inspections during regular business hours Monday through Thursday, 7-00 a m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days_ Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of$3,037 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session-
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas,staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
RAINS ROOM
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. CALL TO ORDER
8:48pm
Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo X
Vice Chairman Wimberly X_
Commissioner Dopp —X
Commissioner Munoz X
Commissioner Oaxaca X
Additional Staff Present- Matt Barris, Deputy City Manager; Elisa Cox, DCM/Interim Planning Director;
Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, Jason Welday, Engineering
Services Director; Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning Commission on any
item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any
issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set
the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair,depending upon the number of individual members of the audience.This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public communications. Seeing none, closed_
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PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MiNUTES
RAINS ROOM
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION
C1 PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2019-00315 — PANATTONi DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, INC. — A request for a Planning Commission Workshop to review a proposed
industrial development consisting of four(4) industrial buildings with a combined floor area of
approximately 1,038,250 square feet on 46.86 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) and
IndustriaF Park (IP) Districts, bound by Vineyard Avenue/Cucamonga Canyon Channel to the
east, 9th Street to the north, Baker Avenue to the west, and the BNSF railroad to the south —
APNs: 0207-271-25, -27, -39, -40, -89, -93, -94, -96, and -97.
Mike Smith, Senior Planner provided an oral report.
Commissioner Oaxaca reiterated that the west elevation of building 4 should have well appointed
landscaping and elevations and the historic structure should be restored to provide a pleasant view for
the adjacent residential.
Jake Le Blanc, Panattoni Development agreed and stated that they are looking at either relocating the
historic structure in conjunction with Cask and Cleaver or they may keep and restore on site.
Commissioner Dopp stated the historic preservation of the building is important.
Mr. Le Blanc agreed and stated they are open to ideas to reuse the building, Michael Sizemore,
Panattoni Development explained the historic characteristics of the house.
Commissioner Dopp encouraged early conversations with the adjacent neighborhood and encouraged
applicants to up the game architecturally like other industrial buildings recently approved and
completed,
Mr. Sizemore stated they are sensitive to the adjacent neighborhood and increased the required
setback near residential properties.
Commissioner Munoz was happy to see the work done to date and indicated it is a great start.
Commissioner Wimberly directed the applicant to follow the list of items staff has outlined and is
supportive of the direction of the project.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
RAINS ROOM
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10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
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Chairman Guglielmo, Commissioner Oaxaca and Commissioner Dopp concurred.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:18pm.
I, Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 16, 2019,
seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954,2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,please contact
the Planning Department at(909)477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are
available for the hearing impaired.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage atl views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item, To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
RAINS ROOM
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda. you may do so under "Public Comments" There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for schedulsng
agenda items will be at the discretron of the Commission and the Planning Director.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file In the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents
are available for public rnspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a,m. to 6:00 p.m,,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal fled must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of$2.793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council)
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 12, 2019
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager
INITIATED BY: Griffin Sproul, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2018-00700 — EMERSON RAYGOR FOR
THE STACKZ CO. —A request for live entertainment to include bands with up
to three musicians or a comic/trivia game host with amplified sound at an
existing restaurant, within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at 9223
Archibald Avenue-APN: 0209-541-12. The project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Entertainment Permit DRC2018-00700
through the adoption of the attached Resolution and Conditions of Approval.
SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Stack¢ Co. is an approximately 3,000 square foot family-owned deli and taproom located
within an industrial/retail center(Exhibit A and B). Entertainment is being proposed at the location
as the restaurant primarily serves the lunch crowd and hopes to attract more customers for dinner,
The restaurant serves sandwiches, salads, and sides as well as beer per their Type 41 California
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License. The restaurant has been in operation
since September 1, 2014.
The existing Land Uses, General Plan, and Zoning Designations of the project site and
surrounding properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Multi-Tenant Center General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
District
North Multi-Tenant Center General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
District
South Multi-Tenant Center General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
District
East Multi-Tenant Center General Industrial General Industrial (GI)
District
West Single-Family Low Residential (2.0-4.0 Low (L) Residential District
Neighborhood DwellingUnits Per Acre
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The entertainment proposed involves a band with up to three musicians or a stand-up comic/trivia
game host with amplified sound. No change to the hours of operation is proposed_ Entertainment
is proposed to occur six days a week, as outlined in the table below.
Day Hours of Operation Hours of Entertainment
Monday 11:00am- 9:00pm 6:00 m- 9:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am- 9:00pm 6:00 m- 9:00 m
Wednesday 11:00am- 9:00pm 6:00 m- 9:00pm
Thursday 11:00am- 9:00pm 6:00 m- 9:00 m
Friday 11:00am- 9:DO m 6:00 m- 9:00pm
Saturda 11:00am- 9:00pm 6:00 m- 9:00pm
Suiday Closed Not Applicable
Only one type of entertainer is proposed on any given night (i.e., a band will not perform on the
same night as a comic or trivia game host.) The type of entertainer on any given night is
dependent on availability of talent, and the needs/preferences of the restaurant. No cover charge
or admission fee is proposed for any of the entertainment events. Entertainers will set up and
perform within a designated 48 square foot performance area, located in the southwest corner of
the existing restaurant (Exhibit C). No tables or chairs will be moved to make room for
entertainment. The project does not involve the construction of any stage, nor any expansion to
the existing restaurant. Dancing is not an included activity under this permit. No formal or informal
dance area will be permitted under this approval.
ANALYSIS:
A. Parking: The addition of entertainment will have no effect on the number of parking spaces
required for the existing restaurant. Additionally, since the center is primarily comprised of
industrial/warehouse uses, the proposed hours of entertainment will occur when a majority
of the businesses in the center are closed. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to have
any adverse parking-related impacts.
B. Noise: The two neighboring tenants are open from 6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m. during the
entertainment period. Having entertainers with amplified sound is not anticipated to have
any adverse noise impacts to the surrounding businesses and residents, since all proposed
entertainment will be conducted indoors. Additionally, the nearest residential structures are
over 170 feet away from the restaurant, across a major thoroughfare (Archibald Avenue).
C. Public Safety: The Police Department has reviewed the application and has no objections
to adding entertainment to the existing restaurant.The Stackz Co.is conditioned to continue
verifying the age of all patrons prior to the sale of alcohol, and comply with all other
regulations under their Type 41 ABC Permit.The restaurant currently operates with 4-5 staff
members and 16 security cameras at any g#ven time. The cameras will continue to retain
72 hours of footage. The Police Department has concluded that the addition of
entertainment on the project site did not warrant additional security measures.
D. Environmental Assessment, The project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) as the project consists a minor change
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June 12, 2019
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in the operation of an existing business. The project does not propose any alteration or
expansion to any structure. Therefore, staff finds there is no substantial evidence that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
While the project does not specifically address a Council Goal, General Plan Policy LU-3.1
encourages the development of a full range of amenities and services to support residents of
Rancho Cucamonga. The addition of entertainment to The Stackz Co adds to the entertainment
options for the residents in the City.
CORRESPONDENCE:
This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property
owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site. To date, no comments have been received
regarding the project.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Aerial Photo
Exhibit B - Site Plan
Exhibit C - Floor Plan
Exhibit D - Operation Statement
Exhibit E - Security Plan
Draft Resolution of Approval for DRC2018-00700
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EMERSON RAYGOR, OWNER
THE STACKZ CO.
9223 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 1 909.499.6290
emerson@thestackzco.com
Thursday, February 13, 2019
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Entertainment Permit Request
Dear City of Rancho Cucamonga:
This letter comes from both of the owners of The Stackx Co.in reference to the Entertainment Permit application.We have been
in business in the city since 2014 and nothing makes us prouder than to be able to provide a service to this great city.We are
typically a lunch spot and that is our busy time,but we have done a ton in order to get more faces through the door in the later
hours of the day.Our customer base drops daily at around 3:00 PM and vie have struggled to get people through the door after
that time on certain days of the week.
We are not looking to create a nightlife location where people are there until 2:00 AM.We just simply would like to provide some
soft,relaxing and inviting acousticlomptified music on select nights from around 6.00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday-Thursday and
Friday&Saturday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
We feel that this will assist with us on that tack of customer base that we see for dinner.We are a giving company and would love
to see a boost in nightly sales so that we could keep our hard-working staff and help them grow within the business as well as
provide more jobs.
When it comes to the talent,we plan to have up to a two-person band playing fight music.The music will be acoustic and
occasionally plugged into an amplifier.There will be occasions where we support an organization called Rockstor's of Tomorrow,
where less fortunate kids showcase their talents in our establishment.
Other events that we plan to have in addition to the bands would be. trivia night,comedy night and karooke.
Our hours daily are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Saturday and closed on Sundays.We changed the hours on Friday and
Saturday for events,just in case it runs a little fate on those days but we remain within the approved times.
Our timing of the events ore planned out so that most of the businesses around us have finished their day and ample parking is
available for our nighttime patrons.
A normal employee shift consists of 4 to S employees.
We are a family owned deli and tap room.Deli creations from the family put to work for others to enjoy.We also provide a great
craft beer selection and support ail local Rancho Cucamonga Craft beer creators.
EXHIBIT D
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Thank you for taking the time out to consider our application and we took forward to many more years here in Rancho
Cucamonga.
Sincerely,
Emerson Raygor, Owner
The 5tackz co.
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EMERSON RAYGOR, OWNER
THE STACKZ CO .
9')'),i Ai chihold Ave, Rarx ho Cucamonga. CA 91730 1 909.499.6290 �
emerson,'a'thest ackzco.com
Thursday, September 13, 201B
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Security Plan
Dear City of Rancho Cucamonga:
As far as a security pian goes. k know that this exact enterta.nment permitting process is the
sarne for larger venues within the city, so I believe that we are very different from those
part-cular locations.
We are a fancily deli that serves beer on top and have an occupancy of 80 people. We don't
plan to have huge events and only plan to provide easy listening music for our customers on
certain nights of the week.
We vJ1.1 continue with the processes that we have put in place to ensure a secure and safe
environment for our patrons. We close at 9:00 PM nightly which eliminates any kind of late-
nighi venues or patron hangouts. Our goal is to simply provide our current customers and new
as they come with some easy live music and possibly a couple of game nights here and
there.
There will not be any cover charges etc„ ever. With that said our current procedures with 1D
checks alcohol monitoring -niake etc. will suffice for our type of venue.
Sincerely,
a /
t Emerson Raygor, Owner
' The 5tackz co.
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EXHIBIT E 01-Pg9
RESOLUTION NO. 19-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT NO. DRC2018-00700, A REQUEST FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE A BAND OF UP TO THREE MUSICIANS
OR A STAND-UP COMIC/TRIVIA GAME HOST WITH AMPLIFIED
SOUND IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, THE
STACKZ CO LOCATED AT 9223 ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0209-541-12.
A. Recitals.
1. On May 21 . 1986, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted
Ordinance No. 290 providing for the regulation of entertainment.
2. Emerson Raygor filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit
DRC2018-00700, as described in the title of this Resolution_ Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Entertainment Permit request is referred to as "the application."
3_ On the 12th day of June 2019, 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 hearing on June 12, 2019, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 9223 Archibald Avenue which is
part of a contiguous industrial/commercial center with an approximate street frontage of 260 feet
on Archibald Avenue and lot depth of approximately 630 feet on 6th Street and is presently
improved with 6 pad buildings: and
b. The properties to the north,south, and east of the subject site are located within
the General Industrial (GI) District_ The properties to the west (across Archibald Avenue) are
located within the Low (L) Residential District.
C. The applicant proposes to provide entertainment consisting of up to three
musicians or a stand-up comic/trivia game host with amplified sound; and
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d. The operating hours of the existing restaurant are from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. Entertainment is proposed for Monday through Saturday from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with only one type of entertainment occurring per night; and
e. The applicant will continue to verify the legal drinking age of patrons prior to
selling and serving alcohol, follow the terms of their existing Type 41 License, and abide by all
California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control policies; 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. That the conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would
not be contrary to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; and
b. That the premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal,
improper or disorderly manner; and
d. That granting the application would not create a public nuisance; and
e. That the normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and
quiet of the surrounding commercial center and adjacent apartment complex; and
f. That the applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement
of material fact in the required application.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301, Existing Facilities as the project consists of a minor change in the operations of
an existing business. Additionally, the project does not propose any alteration or expansion to any
structure. Staff finds there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect
on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's
determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's
determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application, subject to the attached standard conditions
incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE 2019.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2018-00700—EMERSON RAYGOR
June 12, 2019
Page 3
BY:
Tony Guglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Matt Burris. Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, 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 12th day of June 2019, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISS?ONERS:
NOES' COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT' COMMISSIONERS;
ABSTAIN_ COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
RANCHO Community Development Department
CUCAMGNGA
Project#: DRC2018-00700
Project Name: EDR-The Stackz Co_
Location: 9223 ARCHIBALD AVE- 020921132-0000
Project Type: Entertainment Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Planning
ROJECT:Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. If operation of this Entertainment Permit causes adverse effects upon adjacent residences,
businesses, or operations including, but not limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the
Entertainment Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and
possible modification, suspension or revocation of the permit_
2. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code,
State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
3. The applicant shall submit an annual renewal statement and fee, due on or before January 1 of
each and every year per Section 17.20.20(G)of the Development Code.
4. Applicant must use an identity card scanner (ID Scanner) anytime the premises is selling alcoholic
beverages and has entertainment. (Definition of ID Scanner: An ID Scanner automates and
documents the age verification process by scanning the ID through a card reader). The ID Scanner
should record and timestamp the name, identification number, and date of birth on the identity card
provided by patrons. This information should be recorded on a device separate from a personal cell
phone and maintained for a minimum of thirty (30) days. The business will provide the ID Scanner
records to law enforcement upon request.
5. There shall be no flashing lights, disco lights, or similar lighting during the hours of entertainment
that prevents the ability to clearly distinguish and identify patrons, security personnel, or other
individuals in the restaurant in order to ensure the safety of patrons.
6. Any proposed floor plan, seating, occupancy and/or furnishing changes must be submitted to
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for review and approval. Do not increase the approved
occupant load.
7. Approval is for live entertainment consisting of up to three musicians or a comic or a trivia game
host with amplified sound at an existing restaurant, The Stackz Co, located at 9223 Archibald
Avenue, Unit H.
8. Any modification of intensification of the use such as a revision to the days and hours of
entertainment, any improvements such as the construction of a physical stage and/or dance floor,
and/or other mod ifications/intensifications beyond what is specifically approved by this
entertainment permit shall require review and approval by the Planning Director and/or Planning
Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction,
commencement of activity, and/or issuance of a Business License
9. The days and flours of operation for the entertainment shall be limited to between 6:00 pm and 9:00
pm, Monday through Saturday.
10. Entertainment shall be limited to live music consisting of up to three musicians or a comic or a trivia
game host with amplified sound. Only one type of entertainment may occur per night.
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Project#: DRC2018-00700
Project Name. EDR-The Stackz Co.
Location: 9223 ARCHIBALD AVE - 020921132-0000
Project Type: Entertainment Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
11. Adult Entertainment, as defined in Section 17.128.020 of the Development Code, is not permitted.
12. All entertainment activity shall be conducted inside the building.
13. While entertainment is being conducted all doors and windows shall remain closed for noise
attenuation purposes.
14. The business operations shall be in compliance with the performance standards that are described
in Section 17.66 of the Development Code, including nose limits which are described in Section
17.66.050(G),
15. The business operations shall be in compliance with the regulations and requirements of the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that apply to Type 41 Liquor Licenses.
16. Dancing is a prohibited entertainment activity under this approval. Any formal or informal dancing
activities are beyond the scope of this Entertainment Permit.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Do not block exit aisles or doors. Do not overload electrical system and do not increase the
occupant load. Reduce the number of patrons based on the area used for entertainment.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 12, 2019
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst 11
SUBJECT: DIRECTOR'S REPORT — REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF
MODIFICATIONS TO ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS
AND STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOTELS WITHIN THE
CITY
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission report on and recommend the modifications to
Ordinances 949, 950, 951, 952, 953 and 954 made by the City Council for the development of
hotels within the City.
BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2019 the City Council conducted a public hearing to review the Planning Commission's
recommendation to amend the Municipal Code and associated special planning areas pertaining
to the requirements and standards for the development of hotels within the City. During the
meeting, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation, including the
revisions staff made to the tiers of required amenities as directed by the Planning Commission.
Council made an additional revision to each ordinance regarding the implementation and effect
of the ordinance on projects currently in process. Section 17.020.020.E states that unless
otherwise indicated, new amendments to the Development Code are effective only for new
applications or pending applications that have not been deemed complete by the Planning
Director. Council revised all ordinances related to hotels to be effective for all new applications
and applications that have not received required planning entitlements, including those
applications that have been deemed complete. The Council expressed an interest in
implementing the ordinance's design and operational standards as soon as possible. This would
ensure that new hotels on the City's remaining vacant land adhered to the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS:
Government Code Section 65857 requires that any modification to a proposed amendment made
by the legislative body not previously considered by the Planning Commission, be referred to the
Planning Commission for report and recommendation. A public hearing is not required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The development of new hotels can provide additional revenue to the City in the form of transient
occupancy tax and sales taxes. Hotels can also negatively impact costs to public safety services
when not operated properly.
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HOTEL ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
June 12, 2019
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COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
The proposed amendment does not specifically address a council goal; however, the
development of operational standards and requirements for new hotels promotes the City's
premier community status within the region.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A—Ordinance No. 949
Exhibit B—Ordinance No, 950
Exhibit C —Ordinance No, 951
Exhibit D—Ordinance No, 952
Exhibit E—Ordinance No. 953
Exhibit F—Ordinance No, 954
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ORDINANCE NO. 949
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS AND
STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOTELS WITHIN
THE CITY
I. Recitals.
A. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Municipal Code Amendment
DRC2018-00605, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the
subject Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as "the Amendment".
B. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption, unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
C. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
D. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
E. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
F. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
G. On June 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
H. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
Il. Findings.
A. Based upon all of the evidence presented to the City Council during the above-
referenced public hearing, this City Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code by this
Amendment are consistent with the General Plan goals, policies, and implementation programs.
Ordinance No. 949—Page 1 of 11
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General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1,1 encourages the protection of neighborhoods from the
encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses that may have a negative impact on the
residential living environment. Regulating the operational standards for hotels that may be near
residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-11
requires that community aesthetics are maintained through appropriate regulations. Establishing
design guidelines for hotels will encourage better site design, improved architecture, and the use
of higher quality building materials. Lastly, through partnerships designed to report and prevent
criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and operators, and City Police and Fire services,
Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level of public safety services throughout Rancho
Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
B. The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which
have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(8)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the environment
itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare a market
feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards and
public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the environment.
The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing significant effects on
the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the architectural design of hotels
and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment would impose more restrictive
regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects are currently permitted by right
in most zoning districts. Furthermore, the Amendment only revises the land use regulations to
apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require discretionary review
through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels. Applications for
development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance under separate
entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to comply with CEQA,
In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be required to submit
environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality, biological resources,
cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-specific project. On
a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental document will be prepared
to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and atl of the evidence in the record,
the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staff's determination that the Amendment
will not have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from further
environmental review under CEQA.
Il. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows.-
SECTION
ollows:SECTION 1. The land use labeled "Hotels and Motels" in Table 17.30.030-1
(Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements) of Chapter 17.30 (Allowed Land Use by Base
Zoning District) shall be modified as follows:
Ordinance No- 949— Page 2 of 11
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Land
Use/Zoning iVL L LM M MH H MU OP NC GC CC SC RRCiCO IP GI MI/HI.HI OS HR FC UC
District
Hotel N N N N N N C C N C N N C ` C C N N N N I N N N
SECTION 2. The land use labeled "Hotels and Motels" in Table 17.38.040-1
(Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Haven Avenue Overlay Zoning District) of
Chapter 17.38 (Overlay Zoning Districts) shall be modified as follows:
Land Use/Zoning District HA
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Hotel C
SECTION 3. The land use labeled "Hotels and Motels" in Table 17.38.050-1
(Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Industrial Commercial Overlay Zoning District)
of Chapter 17.38 (Overlay Zoning Districts) shall be modified as follows:
Land Use/Zoning District IC
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Hotel
SECTION 4. The land use definition of"Hotel and Motel" in Section 17.32.020.E.31
of Chapter 17.32 (Allowed Use Descriptions) shall be amended to read as follows:
"Hotel. A facility with guest rooms or suites rented to the general public for transient lodging (less
than 30 days). Hotels provide access to most guest rooms from an interior walkway and typically
include a variety of services in addition to lodging, for example, restaurants, meeting facilities,
personal services, etc. A hotel also includes accessory guest facilities such as swimming pools,
tennis courts, indoor athletic facilities, accessory retail use, etc."
SECTION 5. A new Chapter 17.93 (Hotels) of Title 17 (Development Code) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 17.93 HOTELS
Section 17.93.010 Purpose.
Section 17.93.020 Market Feasibility Report Required.
Section 17.93.030 Additional CUP Findings.
Section 17.93.040 Occupancy Standards.
Section 17.93.050 Public Safety Standards.
Section 17.93.060 Hotel Amenities.
Section 17.93.070 Design Guidelines.
Ordinance No. 949 - Page 3 of 11
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17.93.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate hotels with development standards and operational
requirements that will ensure high quality hotel development and mitigate impacts that could be
associated with hotels, including crime, urban blight, and the exceptional use of public resources.
17.93.020 Market Feasibility Study Required.
An application for a conditional use permit to operate a hotel shall include a market feasibility
study_The city may prepare the study or request the applicant to prepare the study, subject to an
independent peer review. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the study and/or peer
review. The market study, at a minimum, shall address the following:
A. A complete listing of proposed facilities, amenities, and services (e.g., number and type
of rooms, meeting space square footage, recreational amenities, business services such
as data ports, workstations, etc., in-room amenities such as refrigerators and microwaves,
laundry service, food service such as restaurants or coffee shops, etc.).
B. Provide information on the business model, ownership, and franchise of hotel.
C_ A business and financial history of the proposed developer and potential operators, if
different than the developer, including at a minimum the following: principals, experience,
years in business, capitalization, listing of projects, number of units owned, average rates
charged, and occupancy rates_
D. Whether the proposed hotel will be financially feasible by meeting an unfilled need for
hotel rooms in the city_ Provide an analysis of the economic environment, projecting likely
future economic conditions as they relate to the operation of the proposed hotel and its
accessory uses.
E. Analysis of the proposed hotel's projected market base.
F. Three and five-year projected occupancy rates, projected average daily rate for the
proposed hotel, and revenue per available room trends for hotels within the city.
G. The estimated share of the hotel market the hotel will capture during the first five years of
operation, and whether the hotel will primarily focus on drawing guests from existing hotels
in the city.
H. An analysis of economic impacts on existing hotels within Rancho Cucamonga, including
at a minimum, an estimate of the dilution of the city's hotel market due to the proposed
hotel and if the proposed project has potential adverse impacts on the financial viability of
existing hotels in the city_
17.93.030 Additional Conditional Use Permit Findings.
Prior to approval of a conditional use permit when required by Table 17.30.030-1 (Allowed Land
Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District) the approving authority shall make the
following findings, in addition to those findings required by Section 17.16.120.D:
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A. The proposed hotel development is consistent with the General Plan's Economic
Development Goals and Policies.
B. The proposed hotel will not create urban decay due to the significant loss of business at
existing hotels in the city, hotels currently under construction in the city, or hotels that have
been granted entitlements by the city that have not expired but are not yet under
construction.
C. The proposed hotel is located in an area of the city with substantial unmet demand for a
hotel.
D. The proposed hotel is not expected to reduce the total hotel occupancy rate in the city
below 72% in the first five years of operations.
17.93.040 Occupancy Standards.
A. No hotel guestroom shall be rented for a period exceeding thirty(30)consecutive calendar
days, counting portions of calendar days as full days.
B. No hotel guestroom shall be rented for less than a one day period.
17.93.050 Public Safety Standards.
A. No hotel shall create an unreasonable or excessive demand for police services. To
demonstrate compliance with this standard, an application for a hotel conditional use
permit shall include the following information:
1. A management plan that describes how the hotel will address potential criminal
activities at the site.
2. A lighting plan that demonstrates how the hotel's proposed lighting will illuminate
the site to the extent necessary for a peace officer to adequately observe the
property from a patrol car.
3. A site plan designed to allow for visibility from the public right-of-way for peace
officers in patrol vehicles.
B. At all times, hotel operators shall maintain on file with the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department and Fire Protection District a single, current point of contact for addressing
law enforcement, public health, and safety problems at the hotel site. In connection with
the issuance of a business license, a police and fire inspection shall be required when a
hotel undergoes a change in ownership or operator.
C. Hotel owners and all hotel employees shall be trained to spot criminal activity.
D. A security camera system is required to be installed with the capability of providing access
to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and Fire Protection District. Recordings
shall be held for a minimum of 30 days.
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E. Hotels that provide entertainment as defined in 17.20.020 shall obtain an entertainment
permit.
17.93.060 Hotel Amenities.
No Development Review and/or Conditional Use Permit shall be approved for a hotel unless the
following amenities are provided:
A. Each guestroom shall Include high-speed Internet, voicemail, desk, color television, mini-
fridge, coffee maker, alarm clock or wake-up service, hairdryer, iron and ironing board;
B. The minimum following amenities shall be provided on site:
1. A bar/lounge with dining area;
2. Hot tubs/spas with pool or day spa services with pool;
3. A business center with computers and printers for guest use;
4. A large fitness center (minimum of 750 square feet for hotels with less than 100
rooms; minimum of 1,500 square feet for hotels with 100 or more rooms) with a
wide range of equipment/exercise stations;
5. A cafe or coffee shop including at minimum a counter served bakery cafe with
dedicated employees serving freshly prepared coffee, teas and specialty drinks
open a minimum of 9 hours each day;
6. Up to two required amenities may be waived or replaced with alternative amenities
by the Planning Director if similar existing amenities are available on site as part
of an existing development or if the proposed hotel is in the Upper Upscale or
Luxury scale based on Smith Travel Research hotel classifications or AAA four
diamond hotel_
C. One of the following amenities shall also be provided on site:
1. Convention/meeting space of no less than 10,000 square feet that is
reconfigurable with flexible seating, full audiovisual (AV) capabilities, and full
commercial kitchen. The convention/meeting space shall be contiguous with
internal connections to the main hotel structure and shall not be physically
separated from the hotel;
2. A full-service restaurant operating at substantially similar hours to the hotel and
offering room service to the hotel;
3_ A roof-top bar and food service with patio lounge and recreationlrelaxation area
and associated amenities;
4. Other amenities may be considered in lieu of one of the required amenities subject
to Planning Director approval.
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D. Two of the following amenities shall also be provided on site:
1. Valet parking;
2. Spa services (if not provided as amenity to meet one of the above requirements);
3. An indoor pool;
4. Fire pits and an outdoor patio (if not provided as amenity to meet one of the above
requirements);
5. Indoor or outdoor recreation court (basketball, volleyball, etc.);
6. A water play area;
7. Penthouse suites with full balconies;
8. Onsite auto detailing service;
9. Onsite car and/or bike sharing for use by guests;
10. Concierge services;
11. Participation in a regional airport shuttle service;
12. Hosted evening social hour;
13. Overnight laundry and dry cleaning services;
14. Office space/workspace rental program;
15. Pet Amenities, including but not limited to, acceptance of cats and dogs in rooms,
complimentary pet treats, availability of pet bedding, crates, food and water bowls,
and a listing of local pet services, such as pet walkers, pet sitters, veterinarians,
pet shops and groomers. Pet play/exercise areas are strongly encouraged;
16. Other amenities may be considered in lieu of one of the required amenities subject
to Planning Director approval.
17.93.070 Design Standards.
In addition to the design provisions outlined in Article VII (Design Standards and Guidelines) of
this code, the following design standards small apply to all new hotel development:
A. Site Design and Layout.
1. Hotels shall support other hospitality industry-related uses such as restaurants,
entertainment, recreation, and travel and tourism by integrating into a larger
pattern of development and avoiding being isolated from such uses or being stand-
alone. Integration into a larger mixed-use development that consists of residential,
commercial, and/or office uses is also acceptable.
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2. Site and building designs shall be unique and tailored to the specific site rather
than formulaic and without any distinguishing characteristics,
3. Dual-brand hotel concepts shall be developed within a single building or complex
and not as two separate buildings.
4_ Multi-stcry vertical development is preferred over single or two-story horizontal
development. Furthermore, within the Haven Avenue Overlay District,all buildings
shall have four(4)floors or more.
5. Hotel projects shall be designed with the hotel building(s)plotted at the street/front
building setback line with the overnight parking area located at the rear or side of
the building(s),
6. Hotel projects shall be designed with the primary(long) axis of the hotel building(s)
aligned parallel to the street. Consideration of alternatives may be given to sites
with narrow street frontages.
7. When the main entrance into the hotel building is on the "street side", short-term
parking for guests' checking-in, drive aisles for passenger un/loading, and any
overhead structures such as porte cocheres are permitted within the parking and
landscape setback along the street by up to 50 percent of the setback dimension.
8. Parking lots or facilities shall have a minimum ratio of 2 percent of the total parking
spaces equipped as electric vehicle charging stations.
B. Architectural Design and Details.
1. The architecture of all buildings shall incorporate multiple design
elements/features and diversity/variation in colors to minimize monotony and
repetition along all wall planes.
2. The maximum amount of plaster/stucco finish applied to any building wall plane
(or any exterior panel systems that have the appearance of plaster/stucco) shall
not exceed 25 percent of the vertical area of the wall plane.
3. Articulation of the building wall planes is required on all elevations.
4. High-quality building materials shall be used both on the exterior and interior of the
hotel.
5. Within the Haven Avenue Overlay District., the following requirements shall apply
to all hotel buildings:
a. The application of plaster/stucco finish (or exterior panel systems that have
the appearance of plaster/stucco) on any building wall plane is not
permitted.
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b. A mix of exterior glass cladding, metal elements/features, and decorative
wall finishes such as stone, composite, or natural tiles are required.
C. Pedestrian and Vehicular Access.
1. All hotel buildings shall have direct pedestrian access between the hotel lobby and
the street on the "street side" of the building if the main entry into the building is on
the opposite side of the building.
2. All buildings within a hotel project, when separated by a parking lot, shall be
interconnected by pedestrian pathways with a minimum width of 10 feet. Such
pathways shall also include shade structures and seating at various intervals.
3. A prominent entry feature shall be incorporated into the main hotel entry (e.g.,
water feature, public art, landscaped elements).
D. Lighting.
1. Light fixtures, features, and/or similar elements shall be incorporated into the
exterior of all hotel buildings to accentuate the architecture.
2. All pedestrian pathways on-site and along the public sidewalks adjacent to all
street frontage(s) of the project site shall have pedestrian-scale lighting. All such
light fixtures (including any base) shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
E. Landscaping.
1. A high degree of landscaping shall be installed throughout the property, including
entry, courtyards, gardens, pool areas, walkways, and parking areas.
F. Building Systems Placement.
1. All mechanical equipment and utility connection points, including HVAC units,
electrical meters, and gas meters shall be screened from public view (see Figure
17.93). Rooftop equipment shall not exceed the height of the roof parapet
concealing the equipment.
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SECTION 6. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.F., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions,sentences, clauses, phrases,or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION B. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __ day of _ , 2019.
Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of_ , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 950
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN PERTAINING
TO THE HOTEL LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN AREA, MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Specific Pian
Amendment DRC2019-00230, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this
Ordinance, the subject Specific Plan Amendment is referred to as -'the Amendment".
A. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption, unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
B. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the Issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
C. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
D. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
E. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
F. On ,tune 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17(Development Code)in the Amendment are consistent with the General Pian
goals, policies, and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1.1 encourages
the protection of neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses
that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. Regulating the operational
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standards for hotels that may be near residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts
created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-11 requires that community aesthetics are maintained
through appropriate regulations. Establishing design guidelines for hotels will encourage better
site design, improved architecture, and the use of higher quality building materials. Lastly, through
partnerships designed to report and prevent criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and
operators, and City Police and Fire services, Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level
of public safety services throughout Rancho Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
SECTION 3. The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines.The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects,
which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(6)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare
a market feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards
and public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the
environment. The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing
significant effects on the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the
architectural design of hotels and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment
would impose more restrictive regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects
are currently permitted by right in most zoning districts. Furthermore, the Amendment only revises
the land use regulations to apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require
discretionary review through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels.
Applications for development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance
under separate entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to
comply with CEQA. In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be
required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental
document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and all of
the evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staff's
determination that the Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The land use labeled "Hotel/Motel" in Table 5-1 (Summary of Land Use
Type by Planning Area) of Subsection 5.2 (Land Use Types) shall be modified as follows:
Planning Area
Type of Use
Il IV V Vi VII Vlll IX X X1
Hotel [5f C C C C C
t5> Hotels subject to Development Code Chapter 17.93.
SECTION 5. Table Note 15 in Table 17.38.070-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements by Placetype)in Appendix E Zoning Code Amendment of Section 7(Planning Area
I: Mixed Use Infill Area) shall be modified as follows:
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"15)The maximum number of rooms for hotels is 200 rooms. Hotels also subject to Development
Code Chapter 17.93."
SECTION 6. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.1=., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance_
SECTION 7. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections,subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 8. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof_
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this day of , 2019.
T Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED. COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 951
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN PERTAINING TO
THE HOTEL LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN AREA, MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2019-00230, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this
Ordinance, the subject Specific Plan Amendment is referred to as "the Amendment".
A. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption, unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
B. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
C. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
D. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
E. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
F. On .lune 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17(Development Code) in the Amendment are consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies, and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-9.1 encourages
the protection of neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses
that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. Regulating the operational
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EXHIBIT C E1—Pg17
standards for hotels that may be near residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts
created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-11 requires that community aesthetics are maintained
through appropriate regulations. Establishing design guidelines for hotels will encourage better
site design, improved architecture, and the use of higher quality building materials_ Lastly,through
partnerships designed to report and prevent criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and
operators, and City Police and Fire services, Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level
of public safety services throughout Rancho Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
SECTION 3. The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines.The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects,
which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibillty that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare
a market feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards
and public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the
environment. The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing
significant effects on the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the
architectural design of hotels and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment
would impose more restrictive regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects
are currently permitted by right in most zoning districts_ Furthermore, the Amendment only revises
the land use regulations to apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require
discretionary review through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels.
Applications for development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance
under separate entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to
comply with CEQA. In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be
required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental
document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and all of
the evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staffs
determination that the Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The land use labeled "Hotels and motels" in the schedule under
Subsection 5.23 (Commercial and Office Districts) shall be modified as follows:
DISTRICT
USE
NC FC GC OP
Hotels C C -
Hotels subject to Development Code Chapter 17.93.
SECTION 5. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.F., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
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complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of
Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 952
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE TOWN SQUARE MASTER PLAN PERTAINING
TO THE HOTEL LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN AREA, MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Master Plan Amendment
DRC2019-00231, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the
subject Master Plan Amendment is referred to as "the Amendment".
A. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption. unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
B. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
C. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
D. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
E. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
F. On June 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17(Development Code)in the Amendment are consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies, and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1.7 encourages
the protection of neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses
that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. Regulating the operational
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standards for hotels that may be near residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts
created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-11 requires that community aesthetics are maintained
through appropriate regulations. Establishing design guidelines for hotels will encourage better
site design, improved architecture, and the use of higher quality building materials. Lastly, through
partnerships designed to report and prevent criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and
operators, and City Police and Fire services, Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level
of public safety services throughout Rancho Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
SECTION 3. The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines.The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects,
which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(8)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare
a market feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards
and public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the
environment. The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing
significant effects on the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the
architectural design of hotels and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment
would impose more restrictive regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects
are currently permitted by right in most zoning districts. Furthermore, the Amendment only revises
the land use regulations to apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require
discretionary review through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels.
Applications for development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance
under separate entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to
comply with CEQA. In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be
required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental
document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and all of
the evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staff's
determination that the Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The land use labeled "Hotel/Motel" in Table 3-1 (Permitted Uses) of
Subsection 3.7 (Permitted and Conditional Uses— Detailed Listing) shall be modified as follows:
USE RANCHO CUCAMONGA TOWN SQUARE
! TYPES MIXED-USE DISTRICT
Hotels (as prescribed in Development Code C,k
Chapter 17.93)
SECTION 5. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.F., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 6. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance_ The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
Unconstitutional_
SECTION 7. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
SECTION 8, The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of
Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 953
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN
PERTAINING TO THE HOTEL LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN
AREA, MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Master Plan Amendment
DRC2019-00231, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the
subject Specific Plan Amendment is referred to as "the Amendment".
A. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption, unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
B. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
C. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
D. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
E. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
F. On June 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17(Development Code)in the Amendment are consistent with the General Pian
goals, policies, and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-9.9 encourages
the protection of neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses
that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. Regulating the operational
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standards for hotels that may be near residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts
created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-91 requires that community aesthetics are maintained
through appropriate regulations_ Establishing design guidelines for hotels will encourage better
site design, improved architecture, and the use of higher quality building materials_ Lastly, through
partnerships designed to report and prevent criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and
operators, and City Police and Fire services, Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level
of public safety services throughout Rancho Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
SECTION 3, The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines.The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects,
which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare
a market feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards
and public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the
environment. The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing
significant effects on the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the
architectural design of hotels and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment
would impose more restrictive regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects
are currently permitted by right in most zoning districts. Furthermore, the Amendment only revises
the land use regulations to apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require
discretionary review through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels.
Applications for development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance
under separate entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to
comply with CEQA. In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be
required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project, On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental
document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and all of
the evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staff's
determination that the Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The land use labeled "Hotels and motels" in the Regional Related
Commercial schedule of Subsection I.C. (Mixed Use Commercial) under Chapter 3 (Land Use)
shall be modified as follows;
"(8) Hotels, subject to Development Code Chapter 17.93."
SECTION 5. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.F., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance_
SECTION 6. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
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affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
MASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2019.
Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 954
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PIAN PERTAINING
TO THE HOTEL LAND USE WITHIN THE PLAN AREA, MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1, The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Master Plan Amendment
DRC2019-00232, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the
subject Specific Plan Amendment is referred to as "the Amendment".
A. On October 4, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 919, an
interim ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the establishment of any new hotel or
the expansion of any existing hotel within the City to allow staff time to study appropriate
development standards and regulations for hotels and draft any necessary changes to the
Municipal Code. Per State law, an interim ordinance is effective for a period of 45 days from the
date of adoption, unless extended at a public hearing prior to the end of the 45-day period.
B. On November 15, 2017, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 923,
which extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days, to provide staff additional time to study the issue and draft a
Municipal Code Amendment to address the impacts created by hotel development within the City.
C. On September 19, 2018, the City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 940,
which further extended the interim ordinance's requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for the
establishment of any new hotel or the expansion of any existing hotel within the City for an
additional 10 months, 15 days.
D. On April 10 and April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the Amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, adopted Resolution No. 19-34, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt this Amendment.
E. On May 15, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
noticed public hearing on the Amendment and continued the public hearing to a date certain.
F. On June 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga continued
with the noticed public hearing on the Amendment and concluded said hearing on that date.
G. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17(Development Code)in the Amendment are consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies, and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1.1 encourages
the protection of neighborhoods trom the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses
that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. Regulating the operational
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standards for hotels that may be near residential neighborhoods will reduce potential impacts
created by hotels. Land Use Goal LU-11 requires that community aesthetics are maintained
through appropriate regulations. Establishing design guidelines for hotels will encourage better
site design, improved architecture, and the use of higher quality building materials. Lastly, through
partnerships designed to report and prevent criminal activity at hotels between hotel owners and
operators, and City Police and Fire services, Public Safety Goal PS-4, which requires a high level
of public safety services throughout Rancho Cucamonga, can continue to be achieved.
SECTION 3. The Planning Department staff has determined that this Amendment is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects,
which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA. The Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The Amendment's requirement for hotel development applications to prepare
a market feasibility study is a purely economic requirement. In addition, the occupancy standards
and public safety standards are limited to the operation of hotels and do not affect the
environment. The remaining development standards do not have the potential for causing
significant effects on the environment because they pertain to improving the quality of the
architectural design of hotels and not to the intensity of development. In sum, the Amendment
would impose more restrictive regulations on hotel development within the City as hotel projects
are currently permitted by right in most zoning districts. Furthermore, the Amendment only revises
the land use regulations to apply development and operational standards for hotels and to require
discretionary review through the Conditional Use Permit process for the development of hotels.
Applications for development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance
under separate entitlements. During the entitlement process, the applicant will be required to
comply with CEQA. In reviewing each project for compliance with CEQA, an applicant may be
required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential impacts such as air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental
document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Based on this evidence and all of
the evidence in the record, the City Council concurs with the Planning Department staff's
determination that the Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
therefore exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The land use labeled "Hotels and motels" in the Regional Related Land
Uses schedule under Commercial Standards shall be modified as follows:
"(8) Hotels, subject to Development Code Chapter 17.93."
SECTION 5. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.02.020.F., this
Ordinance shall apply to all pending project applications, including those that have been deemed
complete by the planning director, unless the project has received all necessary planning permits
and entitlements prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason be held invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
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that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof_
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2019.
Dennis Michael
Mayor
I, JANICE REYNOLDS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of , 2019, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
day of , 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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