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Home My WebLink About21-02 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 21-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2020-00217, A REQUEST FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FROM 6 FEET TO 8 FEET RELATED TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18305, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 4 ACRES INTO SIX (6) PARCELS IN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ON THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE AT VISTA GROVE STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 1074-201-01 AND 02. A. Recitals. 1. Manny Badiola filed an application for Minor Exception DRC2020-00217 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Minor Exception request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 13th day of January 2021, 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 January 13, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a 4-acre parcel of land located on the west side of Hermosa Avenue at Vista Grove Street; and b. The project site is approximately 630 feet along the north property line, 505 feet along the south property line, 309 feet along the west property line, and 280 feet along the east property line (plus the 50-foot-wide flag); and C. The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations for, the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above -noted parcels) are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Partially developed with Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential District ExistingResidence .1-2 DU Per Acre PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-02 ME DRC2020-00217 — MANNY BADIOLA January 13, 2021 Page 2 North Single -Family Residences Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential District 1-2 DU Per Acre South Single -Family Residences Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential District 1-2 DU Per Acre East Single -Family Residence Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential District 1-2 DU Per Acre West Single -Family Residences Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential District .1-2 DU Per Acre d. The project is for the subdivision of a 4-acre parcel of land into six (6) parcels for the future development of six (6) single-family residences; and e. Each lot complies with the development standards for the Very Low (VL) Residential District. Including lot dimensions, minimum lot size, and average lot size; and f. Minor Exception DRC2020-00217 will allow the construction of combination walls (garden/screen walls on top of retaining walls) with a height of up to 8 feet along the perimeter of the project site; and g. The project scope includes Tree Removal Permit (DRC2020-00218) to remove 52 on -site trees. h. Per Table 17.48.050-1 of the Development Code, the maximum wall height of fences and walls along the rear and interior property lines is 6 feet. 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 Minor Exception is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan designation of the project site is Very Low (VL) Residential and the zoning of the property is Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan. The Minor Exception does not affect the General Plan designation, zoning designation, or the residential purpose of the project site. b. The Minor Exception is compatible with the existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. The Minor Exception will not result in a substantially larger house, an increase in lot coverage, an increase in density, or adjustments to the physical lot area of the subject lots. C. The proposed exception to the specific development standard(s) is necessary to allow creative design solutions compatible with the desires of the community and/or to accommodate unique site conditions. The proposed walls will be located generally where there are grade differences that warrant retaining walls. The retaining walls are required to construct a property line adjacent equestrian trail and to reduce grading on the adjacent lot. The adjacent property owner has stated that they prefer increased wall heights over slopes on their property. d. The granting of the Minor Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district, and will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious properties or improvements PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-02 ME DRC2020-00217 — MANNY BADIOLA January 13, 2021 Page 3 in the vicinity. The Minor Exception will allow the applicant to construct walls that will provide a flat graded area to construct a property line adjacent equestrian trail. The walls will be consistent with the standards and guidelines of the City. 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: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the Initial Study of the potential environmental impacts of the project was prepared by Ecorp Consulting, Inc. and reviewed by staff. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts 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 adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-02 ME DRC2020-00217 — MANNY BADIOLA January 13, 2021 Page 4 Planning Department 1) The approval of Minor Exception DRC2020-00217 is contingent upon Planning Commission approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18305. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Tony Guglielmo, Chairman ATTEST: ACzc*a4 Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 13th day of January 2021, by the following vote - to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WILLIAMS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: