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Home My WebLink About21-64 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 21-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW DRC2021-00166, A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 21,221 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON 2.87 ACRES OF LAND IN THE NEO INDUSTRIAL (NI) DISTRICT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229- 162-15. A. Recitals. 1. Serge Bonaldo, on behalf of Bernell Hydraulics, filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2021-00166 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 13th day of October 2021, 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 hearing on October 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 property generally located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, south of Whittram Avenue; and b. The site is presently developed with four metal buildings (16,488 square feet total) which are occupied by office, retail, and vehicle repair businesses. These buildings will remain with the development of the remainder of the parcel; and C. The parcel is approximately 460 feet from east to west and 270 feet from north to south, with an area of approximately 125,017 square feet (2.87 acres); and d. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Exhibit D PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-64 DR DRC2021-00166 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 2 Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Industrial Buildings/Vacant Land General Industrial Neo Industrial NI District North Single -Family Residence/ General Industrial Neo Industrial (NI) District Vacant land South Railroad Right -of -Way! Industrial Industrial Employment (IE) Recycling FacilityHeavy District East Vacant Land General Industrial Neo Industrial NI District West Industrial Buildings General Industrial I Neo Industrial NI District e. The proposed building will be of concrete tilt -up construction and will be painted multiple shades of gray along with the tenant's company color — red. Each elevation includes glazing with metal awnings, with building pop -outs on the north and south elevations to provide visual interest; and f. The project complies with all development standards including building and parking setbacks, floor area ratio, and landscape coverage as shown on the following table: Development Standard Required Provided Compliant? Building Setback Street 25 Feet 25 Feet Yes Building Setback Side 5 Feet 40 and 50 Feet Yes Building Setback Rear 0 Feet 135 Feet Yes Parking Setback 15 Feet 25 Feet Yes Landscape Depth 25 Feet 25 Feet Yes Landscape Coverage 10 Percent 10.27 Percent Yes Floor Area Ratio 50 — 60 Percent 30 Percent Yes BuildingHeight* 35 — 75 Feet 32 Feet Yes g. The parking requirement for the project is based on the mix of office, retail, storage, and vehicle repair. The project is required to provide 76 vehicle parking spaces as shown in the following table: Use Parking Ratio Required Parking Provided Parkin Existing Warehouse 1:1,000 SF 10 9,137 SF Existing Retail/Office 1:250 4 1,000 SF Existing Vehicle Repair 1:400 SF 16 6,351 SF New Truck Service 1:400 SF 8 3,024 SF Production Repair 1:500 SF 18 9,111 SF Warehouse 3,509 SF 1:1,000SF 4 Spaces 47 Spaces Office/Retail* 1:250 SF 16 Spaces 32 Spaces 3,991 SF Total Vehicle Parking 76,S aces 76 Spaces 1,586 SF Reduction for Hallways, Stairs, Bathroom, and Mechanical Rooms PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-64 DR DRC2021-00166 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 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 in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal is to construct an industrial building of 21,211 square feet. The underlying General Plan designation is General Industrial (GI) District. b. The proposed development is compatible with the existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. The proposed land uses are consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning of the surrounding properties, except the property to the south, is Neo Industrial (NI) District. The property to the south is zoned Industrial Employment (IE). C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The proposed development complies with all standards outlined in the Development Code, including building and parking setbacks, average landscape depth, floor area ratio, parking, dock and storage area screening, landscape coverage, site planning, and architecture. 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 potential land uses that would be associated with this project are consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning of the surrounding properties, except the property to the south, is Neo Industrial (NI) District. The property to the south is zoned Industrial Employment (IE). 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 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 orthreatened species, (4) approval of the projectwould not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, orwater 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 is General Industrial and Neo Industrial (NI) District, respectively, which permits the development and operation of a warehouse/distribution 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 underfive 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 qualifies for the Categorical Exemption: a) Traffic: A Trip Generation Assessment (Urban Crossroads; December 23, 2020) was PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-64 DR DRC2021-00166 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 4 prepared for the project which determined that the number of trips generated by the project would not create a significant impact. The project will generate approximately 15 peak hour trips which are well below 50 peak hours trips that would necessitate a Traffic Impact Analysis. b) Noise: A Noise Impact Analysis (Urban Crossroads; December 23, 2020) 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: Separate Air Quality and a Green House Gas Analysis (Urban Crossroads; December 23, 2020) were prepared for the project. The analysis determined that emissions associated with the 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. d) Water Quality: A Water Quality Control exhibit (Valued Engineering, Inc.; October 2020) was prepared for the project. Itwas 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 Habitat Assessment) (ELMT Consulting; June 7, 2021) was prepared for the project site. The project site does not include any natural habitats and is surrounded by development. The Habitat Assessment determined that the project site does not contain drainage features, ponded areas, wetlands, or riparian habitats that would be under the jurisdiction of federal, state, or local agencies. Based on the onsite conditions, the project is not anticipated to result in any impact to federally or State -listed plants or animals listed as endangered or threatened or to any non -listed special -status species. No natural communities will be affected by the project and the project is not within a Habitat Conservation Plan area. The Habitat Assessment does recommend a nesting bird survey prior to grading if vegetation removal takes place during the bird nesting period (February 1 to August 31). A condition of approval has been added to the project requiring the nesting bird survey if grading falls within the nesting bird season. 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 below and in the attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-64 DR DRC2021-00166 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 5 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman ATTEST: d4ju, Ale v" nne McIntosh, AICPeff I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission forthe 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 October 2021, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: