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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-09 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 20-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00381 —A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF A SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED IN THE MIXED -USE (MU) DISTRICT AND FOOTHILL. BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT SUBAREA 1 AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AT 8166 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0207-112-20 and 23. A. Recitals. 1. Ken Kang, for 8166 Foothill Boulevard, LLC, filed an application for the issuance of Design Review DRC2019-00381, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 12th day of February 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. , NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above -referenced public hearing on February 12, 2020, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The triangularly shaped .59-acre (25,831 square foot) project site is located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive and is made up of two separate parcels of land (APN: 0207-112-20 and 23); and b. The site dimensions are approximately 300 feet from east to west along the north and south property lines, 130 feet from north to south along the east property line and 10 feet from north to south along the west property line; and C. The property owner has in the last year completed site improvements including new underground fuel storage tanks and fuel island canopy; and d. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-09 DR DRC2019-00381 -- KEN KANG FOR 8166 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, LLC February 12, 2020 Page 2 Land Use Genera[ Plan Zoning Site Non -Operational Service Mixed -Use (MU) Station & Convenience Store Mixed -Use Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 Vacant Land Mixed -Use (MU) North Agricultural Use Mixed -Use Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 Mixed -Use (MU) South Commercial Building Mixed -Use Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 Mixed -Use (MU) Fast Vacant Land Mixed -Use Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 Vacant Land Mixed -Use (MU) West Agricultural Use Mixed -Use Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 e. The applicant proposes redeveloping an existing service station at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive. The proposed changes include replacing the existing 1,389 square foot convenience store with a new 3,235 square foot convenience store, constructing a new parking lot and installing the required public right-of-way improvements; and f. The convenience store is designed with a craftsman architectural design theme which includes horizontal cement board siding, real river rock wain scotinglpHasters, a flat tile roof, and wood -look rafter tails. The existing fuel island canopy will be updated to include horizontal cement board siding and real river rock veneer to match the convenience store. Wall accent lighting was chosen to accentuate the craftsman design theme; and g. Vehicle access to the fuel island will be from two existing access driveways, one on Foothill Boulevard and one on Red Hill Country Club Drive. A new driveway is proposed from the Red Hill Country Club Drive which will provide access to the convenience store and new parking area. Decorative paving will be provided at each vehicle entrance; and h. The operation of the service station requires the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Development Code Table 17.30.030-1). The proposed service station and convenience store will operate 24 hours-per-dayl7-days per week. The convenience store will include a Type 20 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license, which permits the sale of packaged beer and wine for off - site consumption. Per ABC requirements, alcoholic beverage sales are not permitted to be sold from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days per week; and i. The project complies with each of the related mixed -use development standards including building and parking setbacks, parking, floor area ratio, and landscape coverage. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-09 DR DRC2019-00381 — KEN KANG FOR 8166 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, LLC February 12, 2020 Page 3 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above -referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed project is consistent with the general plan. The underlying General Plan land use designation is Mixed -Use. The Mixed -Use designation offers opportunities to combine complementary land uses. The proposed project combines a service station, convenience store, fast food restaurant and accessory office use on a single development site. b. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of this Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project site is within the Mixed -Use (MU) District. The Development Code permits a mix of uses within the Mixed Use (MU) district. Service stations are permitted with the Mixed Use (MU) District subject to a Conditional Use Permit. C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of this Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and the des he proposed use is in accord with the objective of this Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located in and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City. The proposed project is to construct a convenience store with a fast-food takeout restaurant and gas station. These uses are permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the Mixed -Use (MU) District. The project scope includes a related Conditional,Use Permit (DRC2018-00936). d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed land use is consistent with the existing land use and the expectations of the community. Any potential impacts created by the uses on the site will be minimized by the fact that the fuel island will be screened from the nearest residential land use by the convenience store. The onsite lighting will include glare shields and no speakers are proposed on the outside of the building. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included forthe environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. 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 as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. The Class 3 exemption permits the construction of commercial buildings up to 10,000 square feet in an urbanized area. The project is for the construction of a 3,235 square foot convenience store in a Mixed -Use zone and 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 staffs determination of exemption. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-09 DR DRC2019-00381 — KEN KANG FOR 8166 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, LLC February 12, 2020 Page 4 6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and 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 FEBRUARY 2020. PLANNING CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: '2z--6� Tony Guglielmo, Chairman r _ ATTEST: nne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, 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 February 2020, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WILLIAMS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: