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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-33 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 20-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00770, A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A MIXED - USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 131 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 4 COMMERCIAL READY UNITS AND A 1,500-SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 11.44 ACRE PROJECT SITE IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) DISTRICT, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EAST AVENUE AND NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 1100- 191-04. A. Recitals. 1. SC Westbury Limited Partnership filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2018-00770, 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 24th day of June 2020, 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. 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 hearings of June 24, 2020, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The 11.44-acre project site is located on the west side of East Avenue, approximately 550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard; and b. The project site made up of 3.76 acres of land unencumbered by easements. Of the remainder of the property, 1.98 acres are within a Southern California Gas Company easement that will be used for parking and 5.7 acres are within a Southern California Edison easement that will be left undeveloped; and C. The vacant project site slopes from north to south and is covered by low vegetation and multiple eucalyptus trees; 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. 20-33 DRC2018-00770 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP June 24, 2020 Page 2 Land Use General Plan Zoning Utility Corridor Open Space (OS) District Site Vacant Mixed -Use Community Commercial (CC) District; Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 4 North Utility Corridor Utility Corridor Low Medium (LM) Residential District South Vacant Land Mixed -Use Mixed -Use (MU) District East Single -Family City of Fontana City of Fontana Residences Utility Open Space (OS) District West Infrastructure Utility Corridor Commercial Office (CO) District e. The project is for the development of a two and three-story mixed -use development made up of 131 residential units (73 one -bedroom and 58 two -bedroom units), 4 commercial ready units (305 square feet each), that are attached to one -bedroom residential units and a 1,500-square foot commercial space; and f. The residential units will range in size from 676 to 789 square feet for the 1-bedroom units and 1,021 to 1,174 square feet for the 2-bedroom units. Recreational amenities include a pool and spa, BBQ facilities, clubhouse, fitness room, common open space areas, and multiple sports court areas (volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, horseshoes). A larger triangular -shaped common open space is located at the center of the project site and will include communal seating areas with water features and fire pits; and g. The project complies with all requirements of the Development Code including setbacks, building height, open space, recreational amenities, and landscape coverage; and a. The project provides 285 parking spaces, 4 parking spaces above the minimum requirement of 281 parking spaces; and b. The project includes the following related entitlements: Development Code Amendment DRC2018-00992 amends Chapters 17.36 and 17.38 of the Development Code related to the change in zoning of the project site from Community Commercial to Mixed Use. The amendment will modify Development Code Section 17.36.020 (Development standards for mixed -use zoning districts) to eliminate text, figures, and tables related to defining the location and mix of uses within each mixed -use area within the City. On June 15, 2016, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00887, which similarly eliminated tables in General Plan which described the uses and development ranges permitted within each area designated for Mixed -Use development. The proposed changes will bring the Development Code into alignment with the General Plan and will provide more flexibility in the development of mixed -use zoning areas. The amendment will also modify Development Code Figure 17.38.060-1 (Foothill Boulevard Subareas) and Figure 17.38.060- 15 (Subarea 4 Map) to reflect the proposed zone change. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-33 DRC2018-00770 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP June 24, 2020 Page 3 Zoning Map Amendment DRC2018-00994 changes the zoning designation of the project site from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU). The Zoning Map Amendment will bring the project site into conformance with the General Plan. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20148 is for the subdivision of the 11.44-acre project site to create a one number and one lettered lot tentative tract map for condominium purposes. The numbered lot will include the residential/commercial portion of the project site and the lettered lot will include the existing utility easements (including a portion of the parking lot). Tree Removal Permit DRC2019-00867 is for the removal of 32 eucalyptus trees. It has been determined that all 32 of the 33 on -site eucalyptus trees are in poor condition due to age, pest infestation, lack of care and maintenance, and other observed structural deficiencies (LSA — November 20, 2017). Uniform Sign Program DRC2019-00959 is to establish a Uniform Sign Program for the development. The program contains the location and conceptual design of all signs for the residential and commercial components of the project as well as project monumentation. 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 General Plan land use designation for the project site is Mixed Use (MU). The General Plan has a stated policy (Policy LU-4.1) to provide new mixed -use development opportunities along the Foothill Boulevard corridor to allow residential, commercial, and civic uses, and to accommodate both transit and automobiles. The proposed mixed -use project is located just north of Foothill Boulevard and is within walking distance of a transit stop; and b. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project will be consistent with the Development Code with approval of the related Zoning Map Amendment (DRC2018-00994), which changes the zoning designation from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU), in conformance with the General Plan land use designation; and C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The project will be in compliance with the Development Code with approval of the related Development Code Amendment DRC2018-00992, which amends text, tables and figure to reflect the changing of the zoning of the project site from Community Commercial to Mixed Use; and 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 Initial Study Part II outlines potential environmental impacts related to the project and identifies project -specific mitigation measures that reduce these impacts to less -than -significant. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-33 DRC2018-00770 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP June 24, 2020 Page 4 a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQK) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, LSA has prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project, which was peer -reviewed by First Carbon Solutions, a consultant contracted by the City to review this document. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation is based are the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2020. PLANNING COMMIS ON OFT HO CUCAMONGA BY: Tony uglielmo, Chairman ATTEST: 3UL 1�a/1hd'Y` Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-33 DRC2018-00770 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP June 24, 2020 Page 5 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 24th day of June 2020, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: