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Home My WebLink About21-63 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 21-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2021-00180, BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND BRIDGE POINT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS TOTALING 2,175,000 SQUARE FEET ON PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIAMTELY 1,000 FEET EAST OF SANTA ANITA, AVENUE AND 2,300 FEET WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF 4TH STREET AND SOUTH OF 6TH STREET — APNS: 0229-283-50 AND 51. A. Recitals. 1. Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga, LLC filed an application for Development Agreement Amendment DRC2021-00180 as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter the subject Development Agreement is referred to as the "Application." Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga, LLC are successors in interest in all or portions of the property subject to the Development Agreement and are hereinafter referred to collectively as "Owner." 2. On September 22, 2021, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and adopted Resolution No. XX-XX recommending approval of the Application. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance 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 September 22, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The Application applies to the approximately 91.39-acre project site which comprises two parcels APN: 0229-283-50 and 0229-283-51. The project site is improved with an existing 1,431,000 square foot industrial warehouse building and an existing 23,240 square foot retail building and associated improvements such as parking areas, drive aisles, loading areas, landscaped areas and a rail spur which serves properties to the east of the project site. The site also includes an area comprising approximately 11-acres of vacant land which was previously used as a vineyard. All existing improvements, with the exception of the rail spur, will be demolished as part of this project. b. Concurrent with this Application, the Applicant has also applied for General Plan Amendment DRC2020-00213, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2020-00267, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20271, Design Review DRC2020-00202, Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00266, and Minor Use Permit DRC2021-00315 to construct two new industrial Exhibit P PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-63 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2021-00180 — BRIDGE POINT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 22, 2021 Page 2 warehouse buildings on two new parcels of land: Parcel 1, totaling about 55 acres, will be improved with Building 1 totaling approximately 1,422,500 square feet, including a mezzanine not to exceed 25,000 square feet; Parcel 2, totaling about 30 acres, will be improved with Building 2 totaling approximately 752,500 square feet, including a mezzanine not to exceed 16,000 square feet. Associated improvements include new parking, drive aisles, truck parking and loading areas, and a new north -south public street located along the easterly boundary of the project site which will connect 41 Street and 61 Street. Collectively, these approvals are referred to herein as the "Project." C. Development of the project is governed by the City's General Plan and the Development Agreement between the City and Owner's predecessor in interest. d. The existing Land Use, General Plan ad Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Industrial Heavy Industrial (HI) and General Industrial Employment (IE) Warehouse, Industrial (GI) and Neo-Industrial (NI) Commercial District Retail and former vineyard North Industrial Heavy Industrial (HI) Industrial Employment (IE) District South Industrial Industrial Industrial (Crossroads Business Park Specific Plan) (City of Ontario) West Industrial General Industrial (GI) Industrial Employment (IE) and Neo-Industrial (NI) District East Industrial and Heavy Industrial (HI) and Industrial Employment (IE) Public Facility Civic/Regional and Neo-Industrial (NI) District e. As part of the Project, and in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the City has prepared Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2020100056 (EIR), which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the project and related approvals. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-63 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2021-00180 — BRIDGE POINT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 22, 2021 Page 3 f. Pursuant to Section 17.22.060 of the Development Code, Development Agreements have been determined to be beneficial to the public in that: Development Agreements increase the certainty in the approval of development projects, thereby preventing the waste of resources, reducing the cost of development to the consumer, and encouraging investment in and commitment to comprehensive planning, all leading to the maximum efficient utilization of resources at the least economic cost to the public. Development Agreements provide assurance to the applicant for a development project that upon approval of the project, the applicant may proceed with the project in accordance with existing policies, rules and regulations, and subject to conditions of approval, thereby strengthening the public planning process, encouraging private participation in comprehensive planning, and reducing the economic costs of development. • Development Agreements enable the City to plan for and finance public facilities, including, but not limited to, streets, sewerage, transportation, drinking water, school, and utility facilities, thereby removing a serious impediment to the development of new housing." The proposed Development Agreement Amendment is being made and entered into for the Project to ensure that the above three goals are fulfilled. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the above -referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The Application is consistent with the objectives, policies, and general land uses specified in the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plans. The proposed Development Agreement the construction of the Project, subject to the approval of the General Plan Amendment DRC2020-00213, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2020-00267, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20271, Design Review DRC2020-00202, Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00266 and Minor Use Permit DRC2021-00315, respectively. b. The Application is compatible and in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good land use and zoning practice. The proposed Development Agreement will increase certainty and provide assurances that any impacts from the Project will be offset, including potential impacts to affordable housing stock through the payment of fees by the developer. C. The Application will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values. The proposed Development Agreement Amendment will prevent the inefficient use of resources, reduce the public cost of development, and encourage comprehensive planning. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-63 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2021-00180 — BRIDGE POINT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 22, 2021 Page 4 4. The Development Agreement, in addition to the General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, Tree Removal Permit and Minor Use Permit (collectively, the "Project") were environmentally reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(d), the City determined that an EIR would clearly be required for the Project, and therefore prepared an environmental impact report (EIR) that focused on the potentially significant effects of the Project. Based upon the facts and information contained in the EIR prepared for the Project and the entire record before it, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council certify the final EIR for the Project, adopt findings of fact pursuant to CEQA, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project, based upon the findings as follows: a. A Notice of Availability advertising the availability of the Draft EIR was circulated for a period of 45-days beginning on May 7, 2021 and ending on June 21, 2021; and b. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15025(c), the Planning Commission has reviewed the EIR in both its draft and final forms, attached as Exhibit C and D of the staff report accompanying the Planning Commission's consideration of the Project and incorporated herein by this reference, and all comments received regarding the EIR and, based on the whole record before it, finds that the EIR was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and The Planning Commission further finds that this recommendation reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission; and C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) 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; and d. The custodian of records for the EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council'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 recommends that the City Council approve the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-63 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2021-00180 — BRIDGE POINT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC September 22, 2021 Page 5 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WA Oaxaca, Chairman ATTEST: 14.4e- k "O'k, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary 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 22nd day of September 2021, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: