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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-39 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 21-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00199, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 18,506 SQUARE FOOT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SOCIAL HALL FACILITY IN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6386 SAPPHIRE STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1062-332-25. A. Recitals. 1. George Botros filed an application for Design Review DRC2020-00199 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 231d day of June 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. 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 23, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applied to the property located on the west side of Sapphire Street and south of Lemon Avenue; and b. The subject property is located at 6386 Sapphire Street with a street frontage of approximately 662 feet along Sapphire Street and a lot depth of 328 feet, and is presently improved with a 7,239 square foot church building; 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 Church Very Low Residential Very Low VL Residential District North Single -Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low VL Residential District South Single -Family Residential Low Residential Low L Residential District East Single -Family Residential Low Residential Low L Residential District West Single -Family Residential Very Low Residential Very Low VL Residential District Exhibit E PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-39 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00199 — GEORGE BOTROS June 23, 2021 Page 2 d. The application proposes to construct a 18,506 square foot Sunday school and social hall building; and e. The project complies with all development standards including building and parking setbacks, lot coverage and landscape coverage as shown on the following table: Required Provided Compliant Building Front Setback 42' 164' Yes Building Side Setback 10' / 15, 168' / 390' Yes Building Rear Setback 60' 60' Yes Parking Setback 16, 20' Yes Lot Coverage 25% 7% Yes Building Height 35 feet (30' Maximum 31 feet Yes Landscaping 18, average, 15' minimum 20' Yes f. Parking for churches is based on the number of fixed seats in the main sanctuary. In this case, there will be 340 fixed seats in the main sanctuary, which translates into a parking requirement of 114 parking spaces. The proposed church proposes 167 parking spaces, 53 parking spaces in excess of the minimum requirement. Parking Ratio I Required Parking Provided Parkin Churches 340 seats 1 Per 3 Seat in Sanctuary 114 Spaces 1 167 Spaces 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above -referenced meeting 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 development is in accord with the General Plan and the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The General Plan designation of the project site is Very Low Residential, and the zoning of the property is Very Low (VL) Residential District. The development of a new Sunday school and social hall facility does not affect the General Plan designation, zoning designation, or the residential purpose of the project site; and b. The proposed development is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. The project site is developed with an existing church facility; therefore, the new Sunday school and social hall facility will be compatible with the existing land uses on site and within the surrounding area; and C. The proposed development is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The proposed Sunday school and social hall facility meets the requirements of the Very Low (VL) Residential District development standards, parking requirements, and landscaping requirements; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-39 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00199—GEORGE'BOTROS June 23, 2021 Page 3 d. The proposed project, 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 uses that are associated with this project are consistent with the landuses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning of property and all properties surrounding the subject property is Very Low (VL) Residential and Low (L) Residential District. 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 as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 - In -Fill Development Projects for the following reasons: (1) the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designations and all applicable General Plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations, (2) the proposed development occurs within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, (3) the project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, (4) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation for the project site are Very Low (VL) Residential and Very Low (VL) Residential District, respectively, which permits the development and operation of a church facility building of the proposed size and configuration. The project complies with the City's development standards and design guidelines, including setbacks, height, lot coverage, and design requirements. The project site is located within the City limits, is under five acres, and is surrounded by existing residential development and City infrastructure. The following are the five environmental factors that need to be analyzed in order to determine that the project, respectively, qualifies for the Categorical Exemption: a) Traffic: Traffic was analyzed by the City's Traffic Engineer and determined the project has no significant impacts on existing traffic. b) Noise: A Noise Impact Analysis (BPG Birdseye Planning Group; May 2021) was prepared for the project. The analysis determined that the construction and operational noise levels would not exceed the City's noise thresholds and no mitigation measures were necessary. c) Air Quality: An Air Quality and a Green House Gas Analysis (BPG, Birdseye Planning Group, May 2021) were prepared for the project. The analysis determined that emissions associated with construction and operation of the project would be below South Coast Air Quality Maintenance' District (SCAQMD) thresholds for both Air Quality and Green House Gases. No GHG mitigation measures are required. The project supports applicable Sustainable Community Action Plan policies intended to reduce GHG emissions generated within the City. d) Water Quality: A Water Quality Control exhibit (Plump Engineering, Inc. January 1, 2021) was prepared for the project. It was also determined through the review of the project's preliminary water quality plan that the project would not result in a significant impact related to water quality of the site or surrounding properties. e) Biological: A Biological Resource Assessment (BRA) (ELMT Consulting, May 19, 2021) was prepared for the project site. The project site does not include any natural habitats and is surrounded by development. The BRA determined that none of the special -status PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-39 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00199—GEORGE BOTROS June 23, 2021 Page 4 plant or wildlife species known to occur in the general vicinity of the project site are expected to be directly or indirectly impacted from the proposed project. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staffs 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 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 the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF JUNE 2021. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 9�y To .. Chairman— ATTEST:C��l� Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secret ry 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 23rd day of June 2021, by the following vote -to - wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, WILLIAMS, MORALES NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: RECUSE: COMMISSIONERS: