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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-12 - SupplementalsPlanning Commission October 12, 2022 DRC2021-00402 Project Background •Applicant: Stor’em Self Storage •Project Description: A request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor recreational vehicle & indoor personal storage at an existing 123,577 square foot recreational vehicle storage facility •Project Location:8530 Hellman Avenue & 9292 9th Street •General Plan Designation: Neo-Industrial Employment District •Zoning: Neo-Industrial (NI) Zone Project Site ARROW ROUTE HELLMAN AVE9TH STREET N CUP Modification Request •Requesting to add personal self- storage to an existing Conditional Use Permit (DRC2005-00704). •The applicant has also secured a lease agreement with the adjacent property located at 9292 9th Street (S&K Storage) to store RV’s and boats. •No other changes are proposed as part of this modification. 123,577 sf 273,500 sf Resolution 22-27 Revision •“The total project site consists of approximately 11 acres of developed land located south of Arrow Route and west of Hellman Avenue.The primary site (APN 0209-012-07) is a rectangular shaped parcel developed with buildings designed for indoor RV storage.The project also includes a portion of the parcel to the south of the primary site (APN 0209-012-06)of approximately 273,500 square feet developed with pavement,perimeter fencing and pavement striping for the purpose of outdoor RV storage; and” New Condition of Approval •Prior to commencement of the use permitted by this Conditional Use Permit Modification,an inspection of the outdoor RV storage facility located at 9292 9th Street shall be conducted by the Fire Department.Any deficiencies or violations found by the Fire Department during inspection shall be reconciled prior to commencement of use. Environmental •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 as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301—Existing Facilities,which consists of the operation,leasing and permitting of existing uses. •The proposed CUP modification will permit the use of personal storage in addition to RV storage within an approved RV storage facility. Noticing •Notices mailed to all property owners within 1,500 feet (~355 mailers)on September 29,2022,published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and the site was posted on September 29,2022 •To date,no comments/correspondence has been received in response to these notifications Recommendation •Staff recommends that the Planning Commission Approve Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2021-00402 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions Camino Predera New Development Standards Planning Commission October 12, 2022 RED HILL NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS FOR RED HILL CAMINO PREDERA NEIGHBORHOOD CAMINO PREDERA –NORTH-TO -SOUTH ELEVATION CHANGE HILLSIDE OVERLAY MAP CURRENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS All residential development proposals within the Hillside Overlay follow this process: •Submittal of a Hillside Design Review application; •Review by the City towards determination of Completeness; •Design Review Committee; •Planning Director review/action (*Planning Commission if 5±cut/fill and/or if a Variance is requested) Residential development proposals within Camino Predera follow this process: •Submittal of a Hillside Design Review application; •Review by the City towards determination of Completeness; •Design Review Committee; •Neighborhood meeting; •Planning Commission action (*all applications) TIMELINE SUMMARY •Workshop #1 on August 8, 2019 @ Lions Center West o Introduction, general conversation, and determination of scope •Workshop #2 on September 9, 2019 @ Valle Vista Elementary School o Group sessions and discussion of preliminary standards •Planning Commission on January 22, 2020 –hearing Continued •Workshop #3 on January 30, 2020 @ City Hall o Focused discussion with the residents of Camino Predera •Workshop #4 on July 29, 2021 @ City Hall o Discussion and sharing of proposed/preferred new standards •Workshop #5 on March 17, 2022 @ City Hall o Check-in discussion of potential new standards COMPARISON OF HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Building Height -South side of Camino Predera 30 feet None 14 feet None 7-10 feet None -North side of Camino Predera 30 feet None 25 feet None 25 feet None Building Setbacks 37 feet 37 feet +/- 5 feet +/- 5 feet -Rear None 20 feet None 20 feet None 20 feet -Side None 5/10 feet None 5/10 feet None 10-15 feet Building Separation None None None None None 10-20 feet Excavation/Fill 5 feet None 8 feet None 8 feet None Wall Height -Screen (Freestanding) 6 feet None 6 feet None 6 feet None -Retaining 4 feet None 8 feet None 8 feet None Current Standards New Standards (proposed by Staff) New Standards proposed by Owners (North) -Front None None None 37 feet CAMINO PREDERA –LOT WIDTH COMPARISONS CAMINO PREDERA –LOT WIDTH COMPARISONS SENATE BILL 330 (SB330) •Cities may not change their General Plan land use designation or Zoning for any parcel to a less intensive use; •Includes reductions to development requirements,e.g.height,density, FAR,and lot size;new/increased setbacks,frontage,or lot coverage ;or anything that would lessen the intensity of housing; •Prohibits cities from making changes to development standards for zones that allow housing; •However,cities are not limited if there are concurrent changes in the standards applicable to other parcels to ensure that there is no net loss in residential capacity. PROPOSED CAMINO PREDERA OPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Standards Maximum Minimum Building Height -South side of Camino Predera 14 feet1 None -North side of Camino Predera 25 feet None Building Setbacks -Front None 37±5 feet -Rear None 20 feet -Side None 5/10 feet Excavation/Fill 8 feet None Wall Height -Screen (Freestanding) 6 feet None -Retaining 8 feet None    1 - As measured from the curb at the street; Optional Standards       PROPOSED CAMINO PREDERA OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT REVISED REVIEW PROCESS Applicants for development proposals that use the Optional development standards would follow this revised process: •Submittal of construction plans directly to the Building &Safety Department for plan check; •Review to verify compliance with the optional standards and other Code requirements that apply; •Ministerial approval of the construction plans by City staff The following would not be necessary: •Submittal of a Hillside Design Review application; •Design Review Committee; •Neighborhood meeting; •Planning Commission review/action CORRESPONDENCE The subject amendments were advertised as a public hearing: •Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper; •Vacant properties in Camino Predera were posted ;and •All owners of property in Tract 10035 and within 660 feet were mailed notifications. Staff received correspondence during the preparation of the report and during this overall process. The correspondence is attached to the report for the Commission’s review and consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The amendments to the Municipal Code and Zoning Map are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Per CEQA Guidelines,where there is no possibility that the activity may have effect on the environment,then it is not subject to CEQA ; The amendments do not propose any physical change to the environment. The new optional standards do not include a development project; The determination is the amendments will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore are exempt from further environmental review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action through the adoption of the attached Resolution recommending Approval to the City Council: •Adopt Resolution No.22-28 recommending to the City Council approval of: o Municipal Code Amendment DRC2020-00004 to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code to incorporate new optional development standards;and o Zoning Map Amendment DRC2022-00315 to amend the Zoning Map to establish a new Overlay Zoning District.