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Home My WebLink About21-65 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 21-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2021-00304, A REQUEST TO PERMIT RETAIL SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HYDRAULICS BUSINESS IN 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 Conditional Use Permit DRC2020-00304, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On October 13, 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 hearings of 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 existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Industrial Buildings/Vacant Land General Industrial Neo Industrial NI District North Single -Family Residence/ Vacant land General Industrial Neo Industrial (NI) District South Railroad Right -of -Way/ Recycling FacilityDistrict Heavy Industrial Industrial Employment (IE) East Vacant Land GeneralIndustrial Neo Industrial NI District West Industrial Buildings General Industrial Neo Industrial NI District C. The applicant is requesting approval of retail sales in conjunction with a proposed industrial building will maintain hydraulic systems along with the storing and sale of hydraulic parts. Retail sales as part of a warehouse use is permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Exhibit E PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-65 CUP DRC2021-00304 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 2 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 use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, Municipal Code, General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans or City regulations/standards. Retail sales when related to a warehouse use are permitted within the Neo Industrial (NI) District subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant proposes the sale of hydraulic parts related to the storage and repair of hydraulic equipment. b. The site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints, and can be conditioned to meet all related performance criteria and development standards. The project site provides adequate parking and access for all of the on -site land uses, including the retail sales. C. Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. The project was designed to meet all applicable Development Code standards, performance criteria, and can be conditioned appropriately to minimize any potential impacts to adjacent properties. 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 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 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 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 qualifies for the Categorical Exemption: a) Traffic: A Trip Generation Assessment (Urban Crossroads; December 23, 2020) was 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-65 CUP DRC2021-00304—SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 3 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. 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 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 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 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021. PLANNING CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman ATTEST: �A Anne McIntosh, A]2or PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-65 CUP DRC2021-00304 — SERGE BONALDO FOR BERNELL HYDRAULICS October 13, 2021 Page 4 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 13th day of October 2021, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: