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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY October 11, 2000 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Chairman McNiel Vice Chairman Macias
Com. Mannerino Com. Stewart__ Com. Tolstoy
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
II1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 13, 2000
September 27, 2000
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-I
controversial They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without
discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for
discussion.
A. VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ARROW HIGHWAY AND MILLIKEN
AVENUE FOR NEW DRIVEWAY LOCATIONS - V-170 - Parcel
Nos. 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, and 20 of Parcel Map No. 11891.
Related File: Development Review 99-55.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman
and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such
opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign
in after speaking
B. MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23- LAKEES
(TVVINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) - A request to increase hours
of operation for a previously permitted restaurant with sports bar/grill
including entertainment, dancing, amusement devices (pool tables,
dart boards) and on site consumption of alcoholic beverages, within
an existing 7,930 square foot building in the Community Commemial
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan,
located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard -APN: 1077-601-07. Related
file: Entertainment Permit 00-02, (Continued from September 13,
2oo0)
C. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 00-02 - LAKEES (TWINS SPORTS
BAR AND GRILL) - A request to increase hours of operation for
entertainment including, but not limited to, D.J. music, dancing,
satellite television, and amusement devises (pool tables, dart
boards), in conjunction with a bar and restaurant in the Community
Commercial designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan, located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard
APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-23.
(Continued from September 13, 2000)
D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-38 MODIFICATION - CLUB
.MATRIXX - A request to expand the hours of operation for e
nightclub and restaurant within the Thomas Winery Plaza, in the
Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan,
located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard -APN: 208-101-23. (Continued
from September 27, 2000)
E. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 97-04 MODIFICATION - CLUB
MATRIXX - A request to modify conditions of approval regarding
hours of operation, entertainment uses, and ages of patrons for a
nightclub and restaurant within the Thomas Winery Plaza, located at
8916 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-101-23. (Continued from
September 27, 2000)
F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 00-09 - PATIEL - The development of a 10,944 square
foot church with a religious education school on 2.86 acres in the
Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 9212
Base Line Road - APN: 202-242-09. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
G. PRELIMINARY REVIEW 00-12 - ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT -
A review of the proposed site acquisition of an additional 2.12 acres
of land for an elementary school site, for a total of 12.12 acres,
located in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units
per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP) on the east side of
Etiwanda Avenue, at Craig Drive, north of Base Line Road -
APN: 227-131-20.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard
only with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOP IMMEDIA TEL Y FOLL OWING IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER TO DISCUSS VICTORIA
COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 AND ETIWANDA
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 - AMERICAN
BEAUTY.
I, Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on October 5, 2000, at least 72 hours pdor to the
meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga.
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Vicinity Map
Planning Commission
October 11, 2000
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Staff Report
DATE: October 11, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Joe Stofa, Jr., Associate Engineer ·
SUBJECT: Vacation of Vehicular Access Rights at the Southeast Comer of Arrow
Highway and Milliken Avenue for new ddveway locations, V-170 - Parcel
Nos. 10,12,14,15,18,19 and 20 of Parcel Map No. 11891, Related File Dr.
99-55
BACKGROUNDIANALYSlS:
Trammel Crow and Company has received approval for the development of four industrial
warehouse buildings totaling 1,021,000 square feet at the southeast comer of Arrow Highway
and Milliken Avenue. Several of the driveway locations approved with the site master plan will
be relocated with the proposed development. The vacation of the vehicular access rights allows
for relocation of the driveways. The new locations with respect to location and number, are
consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make the finding, through minute action, that
the vacation is in conformance with the General Plan. This finding will be forwarded to the City
Council for further processing and final approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Senior Civil Engineer
Attachmets: Exhibit "A" Vicinity Map
Exhibit "B" Vacation Exhibit
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 10 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 10 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 1189 I, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUC ,A)MONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN. ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 10 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LIi'qE OF SAID
PARCEL 10 N 89°27'50" E 72.40 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 10 N 89°27'50" E 50.00
FEET.
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ACCESS RIGHTS
TO VACATE
AMENDED I AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 1 1891
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891I P.M.B. 168-26-37
P.M.B. 168-26-37
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 12 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 12 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN. ~5~1 A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 12 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID
PARCEL 12 N 89°27'50" E 6.52 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 12 N 89027'50'' E 50.00
FEET.
PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION
SIGNATURE DATE
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STREET RIGHT OF WAY LINE
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 14 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 14 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 14 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
PARCEL 14 S 00°32'10'' E 54.10 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 14 S 00°32'10' E 40.00
FEET.
PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION
SIGNATURE DATE
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 15 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 15 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUC .A~!...ONGA, COLrNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN. ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 15 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
PARCEL 15 N 00°32'10'' W 61.13 FEET TO THE TRUE POI]qT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 15 N 00°32'10'' W 40.00
FEET.
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.LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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FOR PARCEL 18 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 18 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUC .AMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN. ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 20 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, SAID POINT BEING ON A CURVE CONCAVED
SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 61.00 FEET, A RADIAL TO SAID POINT BEARS
N 76036'00" E; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE AND THE EASTERLY LINE
OF SAID PARCEL 18 THROUGH A C~ ANGLE OF 64 °00'09" AND AN ARC LENGTH
OF 68.14 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;,THENCE NORTHERLy ALONG SAID
CURVE AND EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 18 THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF
28°10'41" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 30.00 FEET.
PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION
SIGNATURE DATE
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 19 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 19 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN. (~N A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SO--ST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 19 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOURLY LINE OF
SAID PARCEL 19 N 66°29'14'' E 43.52 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 19 N
66 °29' 14" E 50.00 FEET.
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PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOR VACATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS
FOR PARCEL 20 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF PARCEL 20 OF AMENDED PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUC .A~...ONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 168, PAGES 26 THROUGH 37,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 20 OF SAID AMENDED
PARCEL MAP NO. 11891, SAID POINT BEING. ON A CURVE CONCAVED
SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1444.00 FEET, A RADIAL TO SAID POINT
BEARS N 13°48'18'' W; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE AND SOUTHERLY
LINE OF SAID PARCEL 20 THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°05'19'' AND AN ARC
LENGTH OF 52.64 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEAST
ALONG SAID CURVE AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID PARCEL 20 THROUGH A
CENTRAL ANGLE OF 01 °59'02" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 50.00 FEET.
PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION
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THE CITY OF
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Staff Report
DATE: October 11,2000
TO: Chairman and Membem of the Planning Commission
FROM: Bred Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23 - LAKEES (TVVINS
SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) - A request to increase hours of operation for a
previously permitted restaurent with sports bar/grill including entertainment, dancing,
amusement devices (pool tables, dart boards) and on site consumption of alcoholic
beverages, within an existing 7,930 square foot building in the Community
Commercial designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located
at 10134 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Entertainment
Permit 00-02.
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 00-02 - LAKEES (TWINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL)
- A request to increase hours of operetion for entertainment including, but not limited
to, D. J. music, dancing, satellite television, and amusement devises (pool tables,
dart boards), in conjunction with a bar and restaurent in the Community Commercial
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134
Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit
97-23.
BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission continued the public hearing on this item from the
September 13, 2000, meeting. This was to provide the applicant with time to address properly
maintenance issues identified by staff and neighbor's complaints.
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS AND CODES:
A. Neiqhborhood Issues: George Guidere owns the neighboring property to the east. Mr.
Guidera complained about trash being thrown over onto his property, irrigation over spray,
overgrown weeds on the club's site, and excessive glare from security lighting. The applicant
has re-directed the sprinkler heads along the east property line (shared with George Guidere)
to sprey water to the west instead of to the east in order to prevent irrigation over spray onto
Mr. Guidera's property. The applicant has cleaned their site of weeds and trash. The
applicant has contacted Mr. Guidera and asked if it would be okay to enter his property in the
ITEMS B & C
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP MOD 97-23, EP 00-02 - TWINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
October 11,2000
Page 2
event customere throw trash over the east fence line. Mr. Guidera told staff that he will not
allow the applicant to enter his property for any reason and suggested that the Twins security
guards do a better job of patrolling the parking area and not allow patrons to drink outside the
bar. The applicant has committed to keeping their site clean and orderly.
B Site Inspection: Staff has observed the new westerly-aimed sprinklem and they appear to
work. Without a solid wall along the east property line however, it will not be possible to
completely eliminate all over-spray to the east due to daily breeze and seasonal high winds.
Vines have been planted along the east property line fence that are intended to eventually
grow in to provide a visual buffer between the Twins site and Mr. Guidera's property. The
vines may also help prevent irrigation over-spray. The site appeare to be much better
maintained than previously observed. Some of the dead and missing landscaping has been
replaced and irrigated. The trash enclosure is in clean and tidy order and the roll up door has
been fixed so that it can be closed. The security lights have been re-aimed to avoid casting
glare on the neighboring residence. Trash, debris, and broken glass have been cleaned from
the parking area.
Staff noted that approximately 13 trees have died and 3 are missing. Also, several shrubs
have apparently died. The applicant told staff that the dead and missing trees and shrubs will
be replanted prior to the Planning Commission meeting and that all the plants will be hand
watered until they are in a thriving condition. Staff will re-inspect the site prior to the meeting
to verify completion of this task and present the findings at the meeting.
C. Law Enforcement: The Police Department has provided a pdntout of calls for service for the
site address from February through September 2000. The list includes one "assault with a
deadly weapon" (Exhibit "C").
D. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: The establishment was granted a license to serve
alcohol in August of 1999. The Department placed a number of conditions on the license
similar to those imposed by the City given the proximity of residences to the establishment
(graffiti removal, no loud entertainment, maintain site free of litter, etc). One complaint was
filed in March of this year and it is currently not resolved. The Department issued a warning
for another issue in July of this year and that matter has been resolved. The Department
cannot disclose the nature of either the outstanding complaint or the warning that was issued.
HOURS OF OPERATION: The applicant would like to increase houre of operation to remain open
until 2:00 a.m., seven nights a week. They are currently required to close at midnight Sunday
through Wednesday. Pending successful replanting of dead and missing plants and trees prior to
the Planning Commission meeting, staff believes the applicant has demonstrated their ability to
satisfactorily maintain the site. In light of this and the recommended conditions of approval, staff
sees ne reason not to allow the increased hours of operation. The applicant believes that the longer
houre will increase business, which would increase revenue that could be used for better property
maintenance.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP MOD 97-23, EP 00-02 -TWINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
October 11,2000
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RECOMMENDATION: Pending successful replanting of dead and missing plants and trees pdor to
the Planning Commission meeting, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Conditional Use Permit 97-23 Modification and Entertainment Permit 00-02 through adoption of the
attached resolutions of approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Planning Commission Staff Report from September 13, 2000, meeting
Exhibit "B" - Applicant's letter dated September 25, 2000
Exhibit "C" - Police Calls for Service
Resolution of Approval - Conditional Use Permit Modification
Resolution of Approval - Entertainment Permit
THE CITY OF
I~ANCHO CUCAHONGA
Staff Report
DATE: September 13, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23 - LAKEES (TWINS
SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) - A request to increase hours of operation for a
previously permitted restaurant with sports bar/grill including entertainment, dancing,
amusement devices (pool tables, dart boards) and on site consumption of alcoholic
beverages, within an existing 7,930 square foot building in Community Commercial
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134
Foothill Boulevard-APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Entertainment Permit00-02.
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 00-02 - LAKEES {TWINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL)
- A request to increase hours of operation for entertainment including, but not limited
to, D. J. music, dancing, satellite television, and amusement devises (pool tables,
dart boards), in conjunction with a bar and restaurant in the Community Commercial
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134
Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-
23.
BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission approved the subject night club and sports bar on
December 10, 1997, with a requirement that the Conditional Use Permit and Entertainment Permit
be brought back for Planning Commission review after six months of operation for the Commission
to ascertain compliance with Conditions of Approval. The applicant opened the subject nightclub
and sports bar in February of this year. The applicant is now requesting an increase in hours of
operation so that the club may stay open until 2:00 a.m., seven nights a week (the club currently
must close at midnight Sunday through Wednesday). The December 10, 1997, Planning
Commission Staff Report is attached for reference (Exhibit "A").
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS AND CODES:
A. Neiqhborhood Issues: The business is surrounded to the north and east by single-family
residences, and to the west by a convenience store and transient apartments. During the first
few months of operation, staff received complaints from George Guidera, the property owner
to the east of the Twins Club. Mr. Guidere complained about trash being thrown over the
Twins Club's easterly fence line onto his property, irrigation overspray, overgrown weeds on
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the club's site, and excessive glare from its security lighting. Staff investigated the complaints
and found many of them to be true. The Twins operators were contacted and made a verbal
commitment to resolve the situation. Since that time staff, has received a May 25, 2000,
written complaint from Mr. Guidera regarding the same issues. Mr. Guidera is also now
requesting a solid wall along the Twins' east property line to mitigate trash and irrigation
overspray. A wall would prevent irrigation overspray and may discourage trash from being
thrown over onto Mr. Guidera's property. The applicant has continued to commit to resolving
the complaints, but as of the date this report was written, Mr. Guidera is still not satisfied.
Please refer to the attached letter from Mr. Guidera (Exhibit "B") for further details. On
Tuesday, September 5, the applicant provided a written response to this matter (Exhibit "F").
Peter Halpin who lives on Stafford Street north of the Twins Club submitted a second letter of
complaint. Mr. Halpin complains of excessive noise and inadequate security in the parking lot
area (Exhibit "B-1 ").
B. Code Enforcement: Records show that there are no outstanding complaints, other than the
two noted above, related to the operation. There was a noise complaint in May 2000, but that
complaint was resolved..
C. Compliance With Conditions of Approval: The Conditions of Approval required several site
upgrades that have been completed, including landscaping, wrought iron fencing, parking lot
installation, painting the building and roofing, and new driveways. Routine inspections of late
consistently reveal a minimal level of site maintenance. Broken glass, poorly irrigated
landscaping, scattered trash, and a poorly kept trash enclosure have been noticed in the rear
(north) parking area on several occasions. In the past, the operators have verbally assured
staff that they will do a better job of maintaining the site and on September 5 they hand-
delivered a written commitment.
On Thursday, August 31, illegal promotional posters for the Twins were posted on telephone
poles along major streets in the City. These signs remained up over the weekend. On
Wednesday, September 6, after a call from staff, the applicant agreed to remove the illegal
signs.
D. Law Enforcement: The Police Department has provided a printout of calls for service for the
site address from February through May 2000. The list includes one "assault with a deadly
weapon" (Exhibit "E").
HOURS OF OPERATION: The applicant would like to increase hours of operation to remain open
until 2:00 a.m., seven nights a week. They are currently required to close at midnight Sunday
through Wednesday. The applicant has not yet demonstrated their ability to satisfactorily maintain
the site and resolve issues with neighboring property owners. In light of the outstanding property
maintenance issues and neighbor's complaints, increasing hours of operation may not be advisable.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a
300-foot radius of the project site.
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RECOMMENDATION: In light of the outstanding property maintenance and complaint, staff
recommends that the Planning Commission continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit 97-23
Modification and Entertainment Permit 00-02 for one month. This will provide the applicant time to
demonstrate their ability to satisfactorily maintain the site and resolve issues with the neighboring
property owners.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:BLC~na
Attachments: Exhibit "A" Planning Commission Staff Report and Minutes dated December 10, 1997
Exhibit "B" Complaint Lettem from George Guidera and Peter Halpin
Exhibit "C" Letter from Applicant
Exhibit"D" Entertainment Permit Application
Exhibit "E" Police Calls for Service Report
Exhibit "F" Letter from Applicant in Response to Mr. Guidera
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAIVIONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 10, 1997
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23 - BUqUET (TWINS SPORTS BAR AND
GRILL) - A request to establish a night club and sports bar, including entertainment,
D.J. music, dancing, satellite television, amusement devices (pool tables, dart
boards), and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages within an existing 7,930
square foot building in the Community Commercial designation (Subarea 3) of
the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard -
APN: 1077-601-07. Related File: Entertainment Permit 97-02 (also Conditional
Use Permit 94-08 and Entertainment Permit 94-01 previously approved)
· ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 97-02 - BUQUET (TWINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL)
- A request to allow entertainment including, but not limited to, D.J. music, dancing,
satellite television, and amusement devices (pool tables, dart boards) in conjunction
with a bar and restaurant in the Community Commercial designation (Subarea 3)
of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard -
APN: 1077-601-07. Related File: Conditional Use Permit 97-23 (also Conditional
Use Permit 94-08 and Entertainment Permit 94-01 previously approved)
BACKGROUND: The applicant is proposing to use a vacant building as a night club and sports
bar. The building was the site of the original "Club 66" night club that operated in the City for
13 years. After "Club 66" ceased operation, another night club, "The Peppermint Elephant" used
the facility until about 1986. In 1994, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit
and Entertainment Permit for a night club/sports bar but the business was not opened and the
approvals have since expired. Many of these issues identified by staff in reviewing the previous
request have been addressed by the applicant with the current project.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surroundina Land Use and Zonin(3:
North - Vacant; Community Commercial, Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 3)
South - Restaurant; Community Commercial, Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
(Subarea 3)
East Single Family Residence; Community Commercial, Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
(Subarea 3)
West Motel and convenience market; Community Commercial, Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan (Subarea 3)
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B. General Plan Desionations:
Project Site - Commercial
North- Commercial
South- Commercial
East Commercial
West Commercial
C. Site Characteristics: The site is presently developed with a 7,930 square foot building and
a paved parking area. Landscape planters exist adjacent to the building.
D. Parking Calculations:
Number of Number of
Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces
of Use Footage Ratio Re(3uired Provided
RestaurantJNight Club 6,000 1/100 60 60
1.930 1/55 3.~5 67
7,930 95 127
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant is proposing a dance floor with D,J. area within the central portion of
the building with a "social bar" at the south end and a "sports bar" with pool tables and dart
boards at the north end. The applicant is not currently proposing live musical or comedy
performances but may wish to include such activities in the future. A complete description
of the proposed activities is provided in attached Entertainment Permit application (Exhibit
"F").
VVith the establishment of the use, the applicant is proposing to bring the site up to current
Code requdements. Additional parking will be provided at the rear of the site. Landscaping
will be provided around the perimeter of the site as well as within the new parking area and
adjacent to the building on the north, south, and west sides. A landscape planter with 5-foot
high wrought iron fence will be installed in the parking area between the proposed sports bar
and the existing motel and convenience mart. A 5-foot high wrought iron fence would also
be provided around the perimeter of the site, Decorative treatment will be provided for the
ddveway entrance off Foothill Boulevard. Lighting will be provided for the building and within
the parking area. The parapet along the east elevation will be extended to screen rooftop
equipment and to provide a finished appearance to the wall.
At the Technical Review Committee meeting, the applicant requested additional
entertainment activities. This request was made after the public notice was sent to be
advertised in the newspaper so it is not included in the description. If the applicant wishes
to pursue additional entertainment, then'the public hearing must be re-advertised for
the next available meeting.
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December 10, 1997
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B. Neiahborhood Compatibility: In reviewing the previously approved Conditional Use Permit
and Entertainment Permit, staff identified potential conflicts between the existing motel and
convenience market to the west and the proposed night club/sports bar. The motel
essentially functions with month-to-month rentals and is therefore, similar in nature to an
apartment building. As such, the motel is vulnerable to potential noise and outside activities
associated with a sports bar operation. Also, the convenience market sells alcoholic
beverages so there is potential for problems to occur in the parking area (uncontrolled
outdoor consumption of alcohol) as patrons may go back and forth between the sports bar
and the market. To mitigate these potential problems, installation of a landscape planter
between the sports bar and the motel/convenience market was required. The current
proposal includes a 6-foot wide landscape planter with a 5-foot high wrought iron fence
between the sports bar area and the motel/convenience market area. The applicant also
proposes to station a security guard at the convenience market and outside the proposed
sports bar to minimize potential problems. A condition of approval limits the hours of
operation and the maximum noise level generated by the establishment, including any live
entertainment.
C. Parkina Issues: The majority of the parking area is located at the north (rear) end of the
building and the main entry is located along the west side of the building. Because of the
distance between the parking and the entry, the applicant is proposing valet parking. This
will allow the applicant to provide convenience for customers while limiting the number of
people in the parking area to aide security. The main entry is also proposed to be moved
northerly from it's current location to provide room for vehicle stacking on-site off of Foothill
Boulevard.
D. Traffic: The applicant is substantially increasing the parking capacity of the site. There are
existing inherent traffic conflicts because of the close proximity of the site to Hermosa Avenue
and the adjacent convenience store. To address the increased traffic conflicts, the
Engineering Division is conditioning the applicant to install the median island on Foothill
Boulevard and consolidate the three existing driveways into one shared driveway. This will
prohibit left turn movements to and from the site, thereby eliminating the primary traffic
conflict.
E, Secudtv Plan: The applicant proposes to have security personnel both within the building and
walking the outside/parking area. Interior security will include a security guard stationed at
the dance floor consistent with Entertainment Ordinance requirements. There will also be a
video system to monitor the main entrance and each ofthe cash registers. The secudty plan,
which has been reviewed by the Police Department, is attached as Exhibit "H."
F. Hours of Ooeration: The applicant is requesting to operate from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
seven days a week. It is recommended that the hours initially be limited to 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
This would decrease potential impacts upon the adjacent residential uses during the week
while allowing the proposed business reasonable hours. Thes~ hours of operation are
consistent with the previously approved Conditional Use Permit. The hours of operation
could be modified at the six month Planning Commission monitoring review meeting per
recommended Conditions of Approval 2 and 13 in the attached Resolution,
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G. ~: Because of the concern over land use compatibility, staff requested a list
of police calls received for the last two years in the surrounding area. The Police Department
has provided such a list with a map locating the type of crime cells (Exhibit "1"). Note that
most of the cdmes occurred in the residential areas to the north and south of the project site.
Since the building has been empty for the past decade, no crime statistics were requested
regarding the previous nightclubs at this address.
H. Environmental Assessment: The application is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
FACTS FOR FINDING:
A. Conditional Use Permit:
1. That the proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the
distdct in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed use, 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.
3. That the proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific plan.
B. Entertainmen Permi:
1. That the conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would not be
contrary to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
2. That the premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper,
or disorderly manner.
3. That granting the application would not create a public nuisance.
4. That the applicant, or any other person associated with him as principal or partner in a
position or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for
which such permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of
competent jurisdiction or any offense involving the presentation, exhibition, or
performance of any obscene show of an kind or of a felony or any crime involving the
moral turpitude, nor has any approval, permit, license issued in conjunctions with the
sale of alcohol or the provision of entertainment been revoked within the preceding five
years.
5. That the normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and quiet
of the surrounding residential and commercial uses.
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6. That the applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of
material fact in the required application.
In reviewing the finding for both the Conditional Use Permit and the Entertainment Permit, staff
believes that the potential incompatibility between the proposed use and the adjoining uses can be
addressed through the improvements and procedures proposed by the applicant and the conditions
of approval contained in the resolutions for both the Conditional Use Permit and the Entertainment
Permit applications.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300 foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit 97-23 and Entertainment Permit 97-02 through adoption of the attached Resolutions.
Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
BB:BLC:mlg
Attachments: Exhibit "A" Location Map
Exhibit "B" Site Plan
Exhibit "C" Floor Plan
Exhibit "D" Elevations
Exhibit "E" Landscape Plan
Exhibit "F" Entertainment Permit Application
Exhibit "G" Business Description letter
Exhibit "H" Secudty Plan
Exhibit "1" - Crime Statistics
Resolution of Approval - Conditional Use Permit 97-23
Resolution of Approval - Entertainment Permit 97-02
VICINITY MAP
, FOO'R'IILL BOULEVARD
EDDIE LAKKEES
ELEVATION
EXTERIOR ELEVATION8
LOT
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Applicants for entertainment pr,,Mts shall complete the following questionaire:
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
A. The name and permanent address of. applicant:.
ROBBIE LAK_KEES, EDDIE LAKKEES
Name
9086 HILLS[DE ROAD ALTA LONL~, CA 91701
Permanent Address
B. The name, proposed and current, if any, and business address of the applicant:
TWINS' SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Name (Cu_rrenr and Proposed)
Business Addres
10134 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. P~4NCHO CUCAMONGA. CA 91730
C. A detailed description of the proposed entertainment, indudSng type of
entertainment, and number of r>ersons engaged in the entertainment (may attach
seperate sh_eet~ if necessary) ROBBIE EDDIE
.42658881 .42658880
We Robbie Lakkees and Eddie Lakkees, propose to mn and operate a 21 year and
over restaurant, Sports Bar and ~m'ill. It will include D. J. Music. dining, dancing, and
sport watching via satellite TX'. Along with food, we plan to serve alcohol Monda3.
through Sunday. We plan to begin emplo.ving 25 to 35 persons, with a goal to employ 50
persons. Ihis includes a high number of securiLv to keep a positive atmosphere and fully
controlled environment. Our goal is to provide Rancho Cucamonga with a clean quality
location for social .gathering and entertainment. At the same time, we want this
establishment to reflect the city's heritage with location on Route 66. With our detailed
business plan and historic theme, we hope to be profitable for both us and the city. We
are open to all comments and/or suggestions. We appreciate your consideration.
D. The date or day--of-week, hours and location of entertainment (a~tach floorplan),
and the admission fee, if any, to be charged:
MONDAY - SU'NDAY 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M.
ADMISSION FEE: NONE (at this time)**
**Holidays and special events excluded.
E. The name(s) of the person(s) responsible for the management or superyision of
applicant's business and of any entertainment:
EDDIE LAKKEES
F. A statement of the nature and character of applicant's business, if any, to be
carried on in conjunction with such entertainment, including whether or not
alcohol will be served as part of such business:
Twin Bar's Grill is divided into two .t_y_Des of Entertainment
1)_ Sports Bar with food, and 2) dancin~_.__Bo_t_h_~q_a_r_ts_w_i_l_l_ .....
include serving. Food and Alcho!ic beveraqes.
G. VVhether or not the applicant or any person responsible for the managament or
supervision of appHcant's business have been, w~thin the previous ten years,
convicted of a c~me, the nature of such o~fense, and the sentence received therefor
including condi~ons of parole or proba6on, H any:
Robbie and Eddie Lakkees do not have previous convictions nor
~!le_qed offences.
H. Whether or not applicant has ever had any permit or license issued in
conjunction with the sale of alcohol or provision of entertainment revoked,
including the date thereof and name of the revoking agency:
_1) We have never had an ABC License revoked. 2) No Rermit
or licenses in consumption, with the Sale of Alcohol or Provision
of Entertainment has ever been suspended or revoked.
Any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of .material fact in the required
application shall be grounds for denial of the application for an entertainment
The Environmental Setting/Existing Site Conditions: Currently the physical setting of
10134 W. Foothill Blvd. is 4.7 acres, the site has two operating businesses, an apartment
type motel and a convince market. There is a parking lot separating the established
businesses and the ten year vacant building where the proposed bar and grill resides. This
7,930 square foot vacant building was formally known as Club 66. The remainder of the
property consists of open fields and one tree. A portion of the open field will be
developed and used for additional parking.
Proposed Land Uses: The primary goal is to develop this building and land surrounding
to keep up with the current trend of Rancho Cucamonga, and make it a clean and pleasant
sight. We will plant multiple trees and planters that will be irrigated. We will also
construct a new parking lot, which will be located to the rear of 10134 W. Foothill Blvd.
Moreover, we anticipate, the location of this parking lot should minimize traffic
congestion on Foothill Blvd.
The proposed use of the location commonly known as 10134 W. Foothill Blvd., is a
general business commercial venture that fits within the cities commercial zone
ordinances. We propose to run and operate a 21 year and over restaurant, sports bar and
grill. It will include D.J. music, dining, dancing and sport watching via satellite, live band
and comedy are not, at this time included; but do not want to be excluded. Our sports bar
and grill will include pool tables and dart boards.
Along with food we plan to serve alcohol Monday through Sunday. We plan to begin
employing 25 to 35 persons, with a goal to employ 50 persons. This includes a high
number of security to keep a positive atmosphere and a fully controlled environment. Our
goal is also to 'provide Rancho Cucamonga with a clean quality location for social
gathering and entertainment. At the same time, we want this establishment to reflect the
City's heritage with its historical location on Route 66.
Compatibility: The property to the West contains a motel and a convenience market.
While most motels operate on a night-to night arrangement, the motel actually functions
more like an apartment complex with week-to-week rentals. As witnessed with previous
entertainment uses, bars/restaurants in close proximity to residential uses have had a
tendency to create noise problems for the residents. Previously on this property, all that
separated the bar and grill and the motel was a paved parking area. In recognition, to
provide buffering between the uses, we will build a wall between the two sites to alleviate
the headlights from shining into the motel and to minimize noise.
Since the convenience market has approval by the Planning Commission to sell alcoholic
beverages (distilled spirits), we will want to regulate the flow of traffic between sites, to
prevent consumers from drinking in the parking lot. To achieve this we will landscape a
planter between the two sites. Also, the Police recommend a security guard be stationed
in the parking area in the evening, we agree, and are will staff accordingly.
Twin's Sports Bar & Grill
Employee Title and Job Description
10134 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cuc~monga, CA 91730
Below are Twin's job descriptions. Attached is the opening stuff schedule. When and if
business calls for a greater or lesser s~n~ there will be schedule changes made to insure
safety and excellent customer service.
MANAGER: Managers ~ oversee their entire shi~'s operations. They will
supervise trat~¢ flow, security stations, and employee productivity. Managers will be
responsible for scheduling staff~ hiring employees and termination of employees. They
will assist in monitoring LD. verification.
SECURITY: Socurity will be respons~le for insuring the saf~y and security of
customers and employees as well as the facility. They will be held accountable for the
defusing of any aggravated situation in their designated area. They will be required to
correctly facilitate the use of hand transmitter radios and aid other security stations ns
needed. Security will assist in monitoring I.D. ve~cetion.
BEVERAGE AND FOOl) SERVER: Beverage and food servers will provide all help
necessary to serve customers. This includes verifying I.D., order *aking, delivery of food
and bevet~es, and clearing tables as needed. Greeting and sentin8 customer is required.
They will also be able to exercise the denial of service to any customer.
BARTENDER: Bartender's respons~ility will be to over see all behind the bar activity
as well as tending customers. This includes stockin8 bar, maintaining clean glasses and
dishes. Order taking and cashiering will also be required, in addition to processing the
beverage server's tickets. Checking I.D. of customers, once again to insure correct age
requirements. They will also be able to refuse service to any customers.
COOK: Cooks will prepare food orders. They will also stock and maintain kitchen as
necessary, clean and sanitize kitchen equipment. They will be reaponsible to keep kitchen
up to Health Codes and ordinances.
JANITOR: Janitors primary function will be to keep the e~iJ~e facility clean and
sanitized. The janitor will clean and maintain sanita~ bathrooms. They w~l maintain all
bathroom paper products and soaps. The janitor will vacuum and clean all floors. In
addition, they will dust and change any light bulbs as needed. They will dispose of all
trash, and recycle bottles. They will also wash all linen.
Twin's Sports Bar & Grill
Employee Shift Schedule
10134 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Managers - From 1 lam until 2am, there will be one manager on duty at all times.
Bartenders = From 1 lam until 4pm, there will be one bartender on duty.
From 4pm until 9pta, there will be two bartenders on duty.
From 9pm until 2am, there will be four bartenders on duty.
Bar back- From 9pm until 2am, there will be two bar backers on duty.
Cook- Frnm 1 lam ~mtil 2am, there will be olle cook on duty.
Waitresses- From llamuntil9pm, there will be three on duty.
From 9pm on~J 2am, th~ will b~ six on duty.
Janitor- Staffed as needed.
Security- Please refer to ~mr~y p~m.
Note * Personal chaoses will be eval#oted as buzine~v irrcreases, nece~.vary
Twins Sports Bar & Grill Security Plan
10134 Foothill Blvd.
Rsneho Cucamo~% CA 91730
Twins' security system is a proposed proactive security team made up of three levels of
personnel. First level, licensed weaponless security guards; second, door attendants and
third, an operations manager that will be staffed at all times of operating hours. Our goal
is to provide a clean and safe establishment for our staff and clientele and the city of
Rancho Cucamons~ As an illustration, we will ~ff security appropriately, depending on
the traffic flow of our business.
Entrance and Inside: At Twin's main entrance we will place one door attendant in the
day and in the evening we will add one security attendant. Their jobs include checking
identification and enforcing all codes. We will have at least one security attendant at all
times in the daytime hours. We will ~atF one security attendant on the dance floor when
dancing is present. We designed our floor plan to enable us to easily ident~ any problems
and quickly resolve them. We will add and subtract attendants depending on our
occupancy.
Outside and Parking Lot: Twins' outside security will consist of two security guards in
a well lit parking lot at all times during the evening hours of operation. As a result, our
clientele will be moving and not loitering. We will place one security attendan~ in fi~nt
and around the convenience store. Once again to help minimiTe loitering and the
consumption of alcoholic beverages around the store or in the parking lot. The second
security guard will also patrol parking in addition to the main building.
Additional Efforts: In our willingness to provide Rancho Cucamonga with a safe place
of social !~athea~ng, we discussed our security ideas ~ith Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's
Department and The Crime Prevention Unit. In summary, we will install a security camera
at the main oatrance to assist in clientele identification if a situation should call for suck
To assist with any internal affairs we will also install cameras to monitor each cash
register. To insure a rapid reslXX-~ security te~m. our security systems will be in constant
communication with one another. Twins' entrance security, inside security, and parking
lot security will use Hfr (Hand Transmitter Radios). The lighting in the parking lot will
have a minimum of one foot candlelight on the pavement surface. We will also light the
east side of the building. Correspondingly, we will remove aH shrubs and furnish a clear
walk way on the east of the building. In addition, them were suggestions of a wrought
iron fence on the Southeast corner of the building facing Foothill. We agree this will add
to additional security efforts and therefore we will build it.
Twins Sports Bar & Grill Seturity Plnn
10134 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
SECURITY DEPLOYMENT
DAY SHIFT: (1000 - 1700)
One Shift Manager
NIGHT SHIFT: (1700- 0230)
Two Door Attendants
Thr~e Licensed Security
One Shift Man.er
PEAK** & WI~.h-'KEND NIGHTS: (1700 - 0230)
Two Door A_~dants
Three Licensed Security
One Shift Manager
Two Building Attendznts
Twins would like to create a security team that will function in a professional and
proactive manner. We would like to work parallel with the Crime Prevention Unit and
Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff to accomplish these goals. In addition, we are open for any
practical suggestions or ideas.
Footherm
11/24/97 1
Calls Summary for last 2 years .25mi radius
from the intersection of Foothill / Hermosa
Part 1 Crime Count
Homicide 1
Rape 1
Robb Weap 0
Robb Strgarm 1
ADW 23
Burglary Res 15
Burglary Com 9
Burglary Veh 11
Grand Theft 5
Auto Theft 20
Assault 16
TOTAL 102
Part 2 Crime Count
Forgery 0
Fraud 2
Sex Felony 5
Sex Misd 0
Narcotics 17
Alcohol Viol 1
Drunk 9
Disord Cond 8
DUI 59
Vandalism 17
Arson 1
Receiving 0
Theft 19
TOTAL 138
Weapons Count
Concealed 0
Felony 0
Misd 0
Shooting 0
TOTAL 0
Day of Week Count
Monday 56
Tuesday 39
Wednesday 44
Thursday 35
Friday 61
Saturday 67
Sunday 47
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Footherm
TOTAL 349
U11/24/97 2
Calls Summary for last 2 years .25mi radius
from the intersection of Foothill / Hermosa
Day of Month Count
i 13
2 9
3 22
4 11
5 11
6 13
7 14
8 7
9 11
10 13
11 11
12 11
13 12
14 7
15 5
16 10
17 11
18 18
19 9
20 6
21 12
22 8
23 11
24 12
25 10
26 9
27 15
28 14
29 12
30 12
31 10
TOTAL 349
Month Count
January 23
February 31
March 37
April 29
May 24
June 24
July 24
August 33
September 33
October 32
November 42
December 17
TOTAL 349
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Footherm
11/24/97 3
Calls Summary for last 2 years .25mi radius
from the intersection of Foothill / Hermosa
Year Count
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 141
1997 208
1998 0
1999 0
TOTAL 349
Time Block Count
0000-0059 28
0100-0159 34
0200-0259 16
0300-0359 5
0400-0459 4
0500-0559 5
0600-0659 6
0700-0759 F 8
0800-0859 13
0900-0959 17
1000-1059 13
1100-1159 19
1200-1259 12
1300-1359 10
1400-1459 18
1500-1559 24
1600-1659 18
1700-1759 17
1800-1859 6
1900-1959 12
2000-2059 13
2100-2159 22
2200-2259 15
2300-2359 14
TOTAL 349
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Crime Analysis DR's
Rancho Cucamongo Police Deportment ,~, Murder
'~1~, '' ~ ,., ~. Rape
-~ ,. ~ Robb Weap
-o > k'..,' Robb Strgarm
m ~ DORSET -
m ~ L ~ Burg Res
' ~ ~ ~~~ Burg Camm
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m~ ~ Gr~nd Theft
~ ~ GTA
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< m m ~ Forgery
o ~ ~ ~ Froud
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..............'~~ ~ - ~ - ~ '- =~--' ~~'- "~'~Narcotics
Alcohol Viol
I~ Drunk
H~SHIRE ~ '.''Oisord Cond
~ ~ ~' ~ ~'~ DUI
~ ~ Vond~lism
I' " ~ ~ 1~ Arson
t z ~ Receiving
~ ~ Theft
~ ~ WP-Concealed
m ~ WP-Felony
DEVON ~ WP-Misd
'~' WP-Shooting
Layers ~ Car Jacking
CITIES ~ HIGHWAYS -- STREETS Miles~ Graffiti Misd
~ ~ Graffiti Felony
RD - NSTRE · Datapoint 0 0.os 0.~
· Out of Range
FREEWAYS RAILROADS
Chairman Barker oF public hearing.
Chris Glass, Nextel Communications, Inc., 17275 Vadan, Irvine, concurred with the staft's analysis
and recommendations and said they agreed to comply with the conditions.
Commissioner McNiel asked when technology will emerge that will eliminate the need
monopoles.
' Mark Crompton, 7925 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia, stated that all are looking for
different ways to improve. He said they are trying to lower the poles but 60 f~ ems to be the
optimum height. He thought it will be another 5 to 10 ye be lowered and
another 5 years before satellites are more fully utilized.
Chairman Barker asked about the impacts of winds.
Scott Bemis, Nextel Communications, Inc., 172 Irvine, stated they are engineered for
80 mph winds inc_Juding % inch of radial ice. He ~,d out that the City standards require 70 mph
rating and said he had never seen a pole' com~
Hearing no further testimony, closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bethel stated had been concerned because there are no guy wires.
Commissioner McNiel fei City has been remiss in not requiring the removal of the monopoles
when they ically needed.
Mr. Colem~ ;tared that City ordinance requires that they be removed when no longer used.
Motion: by McNiel, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
approving Conditional Use permit 97-27. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
t completes the landscaping.
H. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23 - BUQUET FI-WINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) - A request
to establish a night club and sports bar, including entedainment, D.J. music, dane;rig, satellite
television, amusement devices (pool tables, dart boards), and on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages within an existing 7,930 square foot building in the Community Commercial
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 10134 Foothill
Boulevard - APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Entertainment Permit 97-02 (,also Conditional
Use Permit 94-08 and Entertainment Permit 94-01 previously approved).
I. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 97-02 - BUQUET Fi-WINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL~ - A request
to allow entedainment including, but not limited to, D.J. music, dancing, satellite television, and
amusement devices (pool tables, dart boards) in conjunction with a bar and restaurant in the
Community Commercial designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located
at 10134 Foothill Boulevard -APN: 1077-601-07. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-23
(also Conditional Use Permit 94-08 and Entertainment Permit 94-01 previously approved).
Brent Le Count, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman Barker stated it wa understanding that the conditions in d all conditions applied
on the previously approved project.
Mr. Le Count responded that was correct.
Chairman Barker observed that the applicant owns the adjacent convenience market. He asked
what would happen if the applicant sells the store.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated there is a separate APN for the store and motel but said
a title search shows it as one parcel. He said the applicant would have to split with a parcel map.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that conditions could be added to a Parcel Map split.
Chairman Barker opened the public headng.
Chades Buquet, Chades Joseph Associates, 10681 Foothill Boulevard, #395, Rancho Cucamonga,
provided photographs taken earlier in the day. He said he appreciated comments regarding traffic
conditions at other locations with entertainment. He said his clients did not disagree with
recommendations made by staff. He indicated the property is owned by the family and they have
extensive night club and bar experience. He felt the site has become an attractive nuisance for
transients. He acknowledged that it is one parcel and observed that significant infrastructure
requirements were placed on the site. He pointed out that it is a non-construction conditional use
permit and is a rehabilitation of the site. He indicated the conditions include $130 thousand for
infrastructure costs. He did not disagree with the need but stated there is a cash-flow issue. He
said there is a pending flood control improvement project on Foothill Boulevard. He said the
applicant was willing to step up to the plate with $61 thousand but was asking for bonding or phasing
of the balance of the improvements over a 5-year period. He said if the applicant does not go
forward, the costs for the flood control would be fully borne, by the City. He asked that they be
permitted to be open until 2 a.m. on Thursdays. He requested deferring installation of the wrought
iron fencing and utilizing the existing chain link fencing which he said is not visible from either Foothill
Boulevard or Hermosa Avenue. He said the applicants would like to deal with the hotel on the comer
and would then have to move the fencing. He said the comer has been unsightly for a number of
years and he believed the project will be a positive impact. He indicated the applicant is planning
on jazz bands.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked the experience of the family with regards to this type of business.
Mr. Buquet stated they were the original owners and operators of Club 66 and have run a total of
seven different establishments.
Robert Lakees, 11655 Sienna Ddve, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he was general manager for Club
66 for nine years. He said he also owned Club Unicom and Band Box. He said he will be assisting
in running the bar and gdll.
Chairman Barker stated he had talked to one of the applicants over the telephone and has known
them since they were relatively small. He said his conversation was regarding tonight's proceedings.
He asked if the applicant was requesting phasing and a bond to guarantee the phasing.
Mr. Buquet asked that Engineering Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 8 be modified to allow for phasing of the
frontage improvements on Hermosa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, contribution toward installation
of the Foothill Boulevard median, and contribution toward the special pavers within the Foothill
Boulevard/Hen'nosa Avenue intersection. He suggested they work out the details with Engineering
staff.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned the location of the chain link fencing that Mr. Buquet was asking
that they be allowed to utilize in lieu of the wrought iron fencing.
Planning Commission Minutes -6- December 10, 1997
Mr. Buquet indicated whet chain link fencing currently exists, id they would like to work -~,.~
out the details with Planning staff.
Commissioner Tolstoy noted there are residences located to the north and he feared the lights from
the valet parking of cars will shine into the residential area.
Mr. Buquet suggesting planting vines along the chain link fencing. He said there is also a general
slope to the north.
Chairman Barker observed that since the convenience store was also on the same property,
something should be done about the excess signs in the store window.
Mr. Buquet commented that the store would be in compliance within 72 hours.
Commissioner McNiel asked if the applicant was wanting to defer development and payment of the
improvements.
Mr. James noted that the conditions call for payment rather than installation.
Mr. Buquet stated that in working with the Engineering staff, the worst case scenarios have been
identified. He asked to be able to work with Engineering staff regarding phasing.
Chairman Barker asked where the fire hydrant is to be relocated.
Mr. Buquet said it is not clear where it will have to be moved.
Mr. James said that if the full frontage improvements are made at this time, the hydrant will have to
be moved. He said it is not a Fire District requirement to move the hydrant.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Barker closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt it would be nice to have the family who owns the property be involved with
the business and he felt the City should be sensitive to their needs. He supported the applicant's
requests and felt the details should be worked out with staff. He said his biggest concern was with
traffic on Hermosa Avenue. He was also concemed about headlights shining onto residential
properties to the nodh. He felt the City should do everything possible to have the'building
rehabilitated in an expeditious manner.
Commissioner Bethel said his initial concern was with the applicant's request for a 5-year phasing
plan. He felt that is a long time.
Mr. James said the phasing time would be determined by an agreement process and it would most
likely have to be approved by City Council.
Chairman Barker observed that similar arrangements have been made in the past.
Mr. Buller said phasing has been permitted in the past for certain improvements on projects. He said
if there was a consensus from the Commission that phasing should be allowed, the technical details
could be worked out subject to approval by the City Engineer.
Commissioner Tolstoy hoped the City Council would be sensitive to the request. He felt the Council
has a goal to improve Foothill Boulevard.
Chairman Barker felt the City would either have to agree or the building would be razed.
December 10, 1997
Planning Commission Minutes -7-
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Commissioner McNiel state as a matter of policy, the not previously allowed
chain link fencing.
Mr. Buller stated that chain link has been permitted only on a temporary basis,
Commissioner Tolstoy felt that chain link would be appropriate where the fencing is not seen from
the public right of way.
Commissioner McNiel stated he supported allowing the chain link in this particular situation but did
not want to set a precedent.
Chairman Barker suggested that chain link be allowed in only specific sections. He reopened the
public hearing to ask Mr. Buquet where the applicant wanted to use the chain link fencing.
Mr. Buquet requested that they be allowed to retain the chain link fencing along the northern'and
eastern property lines.
The Commissioners agreed that would be acceptable on an interim basis with the details to be
worked out to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Mr. Buller suggested it could be chain link until the property north of the fence is further developed.
He suggested perimeter landscaping to avoid the spillage of headlights onto adjacent property.
Mr. Buquet reiterated that they would like to remain open until 2 a.m. on Thursdays.
Chairman Barker again closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Tolstoy supported the request.
Commissioner Bethel concurred.
Commissioner Bethel suggested a specific time table so that progress could be judged.
Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolutions approving Conditional Use
Permit 97-23 and Entertainment Permit 97-02 with modifications to allow the facility to be open until
2 a.m. on Thursdays; to allow chain link fencing on the northern-most and eastern property lines to
the satisfaction of the City Planner; to require landscape planters around the perimeter of the site;
and to allow an agreement to be processed with the City Council determining a payment schedule
or bond amount for contribution toward frontage improvements on Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa
Avenue, the Foothill Boulevard median (if not constructed), and the special pavers within the
intersection. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MAClAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS ~ /
PROMENADE SHOPPING CENTER - A request to reconsider the required locations for two
pieces of public art within the Terra Vista Promenade Shopping Center, located at the northwest
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-151-38 through 50. Project
File: Conditional Use Permit 95-11.
Planning Commission Minutes -8- December 10, 1997
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May/25/00
RECEIVED
Mr. Brad Bullet
City Planner
10500 Civic Center Drive MAY ~ 5 ~
P. O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca91729 City ~'~ C~ancho Cucamong
Division
Dear Mr. Buller
I was recently informed that the Twins Sport Bar located, at 10134 Foothill Blvd. has
applied or is applying for change in their CUP permits 9%23. I am the property owner to
the west of the bar.
I oppose any changes at this time_ I1~ fact I would like the existing rules enforced.
Because of the following reasons. In or about Dec. 1997 1 was notified of a hearing to
openthe bar again.. At that time I_ submitted a letter to Breat in the planning dept. In that
letter I addressed aH of my concerns. Which were at the time. Cross lot drainage, Block
wall along the west property li~ Trash, Grading andDrainage/,and~eapin$. I ighting
issues, Hours of operation. Please note that I did not oppose the bar opening again.
THE REASONS AREAS FOLLOWS
We {my brother and I} have lived on that property way before Cucamonga became a City.
During that time whea the building, was built, it was called the CLUB 66_ We bari to install
a fence back then because people would drive through the vineyards and destroy the vines.
Throw trash_ and bottles and cans onto our property. Then the building was left empty or
not used for many years. So I hope you understand why we have these concerns.
During the years, that the building was empty, trash- fxom the store and hote~wolllCl blow
into our property. Because they do not have trash enclosures for the store or hotel and
that they only have onetra~h bi~xfor hothhasiness- [qo trash-encloses at either bu.~iness.
Trash is only picked up once a week! Also note that the new trash enclosure was installed
in a different location than what was de~i,gned.
When it would rain and flood on foothill. Water would backup and cut across the
properties and flood om:vineyards, blow that the stormdrain is being installed. We
shouldn't have that problem. But the reasons for the block wall is still the same. Keep the
water fi:omthe sprinklem from spraying 1_0' into our property and causing nmre weeds to
grow. Which meansmore maintance on our part. The. sprinklers should be alongthe east
property line and spraying to the west into the parking lot. Please read CUP-97-23 page
item E-9. Drainage, from_the parking Itt would not ocllur oll to our property.
Lighting: Larger and brighter light fixtures have been installed, That were not on the
original permit. Now we can_pick strawherrle~ at night and watckthe2~get ri~e~ I have
people that live in the home on the property. They have called me to complain about how
bright the lights are. lfthi~ CU~. Was permitted and submitted Weren't th~ parking lot
lights engineered and designed? So I ask you. Does longer business hours mean more
trash and lxighter lights?
Allofthese problems that Ihave addressed_ Startedbackin 1997_ During construction I
inquired again to the Building inspectors. Before the final or certification of occupancy I
walked_the project willlbuildlng in?ector JackBrown_ After. the final ][addressed the
same issues to Bill Makshanof~ What happens is that I usually get told to call code
enforcement. Alady their [Sue] toldme thatit's acivi[matter.
According to the CUP 97-23 that was issued. Please read Page 2. item 11 and item 12,
page 3 item 9.
On page 3 of the final ResollltiOll I~10 97-67 item t~ [3 pleas:ere~ad Because ifa security
person was on site. There would be no drinking in the parking lot. That is a ABC law.
The ~ knn~vs that7 because of the oldbar on]Foothill west. of the Barton bnildlngs is
now gone. hen we wouldn t have beer bottles and cans and w~ne bottles thrown onto
our land.
Inclnded~'ou will'have a~photo logand photo s_ Showingdatedphoto's from. time oY--"~
construction 12/16/99 up to May -25 -00. This is not just a one-time occurrence. This is
almost everyday and every weekend_
Could I please be notified as to when and were the hearing will be taking place.· /
If you have any questinn~.Please call.
909-980-0338 ~, ~LA)0-~ ~'
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~ ~ APPLICATION FOR AN
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
C~y o~ Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Div~on ~
(909) 477-2750
Please check if this submittal is for a: ew Application or n Annual R,~newal
This Entertainment Permit application shall be completed and submitted. Planning staff will evaluate the
completeness and accuracy of the information submitted. The City Planner shall determine if the permit
complies with each of the City's Codes and Ordinances prior to scheduling the project for Planning
Commission consideration.
1. Information about the applicant(s):
Name Name
/~_ ~/- g~
Date of Birth Date of Birth
Social Security Number Social Security Number
California Driver's License No. California Driver's License No.
//& ~- ~/'~ b/~,
Street Address Street Address
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City, State, & Zip City, State & Zip
Phone Number Phone Number
2. The proposed and/or current name of the business:
-? ~.,'.,,',,~/.~' C L~ ...~',.~ ~.
3. 'The name, date of birth, Social Secudty Number, California Ddver's License Number, address, and
phone number of all persons responsible for the management or supervision of applicant's business
· " and of any entertainment and provide the following information about each one:
Name Name
Date of Birth Date of Birth
Social Security Number Social Secudty Number
California Ddver's License No. California Ddver's License No.
Street Address Street Address
City, State, and Zip City, State, and Zip
Phone Number Phone Number
4. Business address and legal description (A;sessor's Parcel Number) where the entertainment will be
offered:
Street Address
1,~ 7 ? - ~,~/'- i ~ C~ ~- ~% 7 f~..~
AssessoYs Parcel Number Phone Number
5. A detailed deschption of the proposed entedainment, including type of ente~ainment, and number of
persons engaged in the ente~ainment (may affach separate sheets if ne~ssa~):
6, ~e date or days of the week, houm, and location of ente~ainment (affach floor plan) and the admission
fee, if any, to~e ~harged:
Entpermt-1/99 ~ '"~'C '3(~" Page 2 of 3
7. ~ statement of the nature and character of the applicant's business, if any, to be carried on in
.- ' conjunction with such entertainment, including whether or not alcohol will be served as part of ~uch
business:
8. Whether or not the applicant or any person responsible for the management'~or supervision of
applicant's business has been, within the previous ten years, convicted of a crime, the nature of such
offense, and the sentence received therefor including conditions of parole or probation, if any:
9. Whether or not the applicant has ever had any permit or license issued in conjunction with the sale of
alcohol or provision of entertainment revoked, including the date thereof and name of the revoking
agency:
Signature of Applicant(s): ~ ~'"~'~'~- r"~~'----
Please print name(s): F(~ ~'~ ~:'/~ '7'" ~-,~ J~ C~-~'~'
Date: ~ ~ /-~ - O~2
New Application ................................................................. $571
" ' $75
Annual Renewal. '. · ....................
Address Calls For Service
.~ Date / Time incident # Location: Initail Type Final Type Description: Dispo Report #
02/13/2000 01:46:46 PM RC000440101 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 459A PC459 AUDIBLE ALARM
FAL
02/16/2000 12:37:06 AM RC000470007 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 459A PC459 AUDIBLE ALARM
~ FAL
~'~ 02/16/2000 08:00:48 AM RC000470037 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 459A PC459 AUDIBLE ALARM
~ CAN
02/18/2000 03:48:29 AM RC000490036 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 459A PCA59 AUDIBLE ALARM
FAL
.~ 02/27/2000 10:01:14 AM RC000580089 10134 FOOTHILL BL TRUVCC PC488 TRU PETTY THEFT REPORT RTF 110002002
~. 03/19/2000 06:48:52 PM RC000790219 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC COUNTR COUNTR COUNTER REPORT
~ GOA
. 03/19/2000 09:57:43 PM RC000790256 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC COUNTR COUNTR COUNTER REPORT
NAT
03/25/2000 12:13:57 AM RC000830002 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC BUSCK BUSCK BUSINESS CHECK
NAT
04/24/2000 06:05:57 PM RC001150177 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC TRUVCC TELEPHONE REPORT TYPE
VALLEY GOA
04125/2000 04:08:12 PM RC001160147 10134 FOOTHILL BL TRUVCC LOSTP TRU LOST PROPERTY REPORT RTF 110004273
05/05/2000 12:49:14 AM RC001260011 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC AREACK AREACK AREA CHECK REQUESTED
NAT
05/05/2000 01:18:56 AM RC001260017 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 245 PC245 ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON
~ INPROG UNF
~%~, 05/05/2000 01:26:19 AM RC001260018 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC INFO INFO TRU INFORMATION REPORT
CAN
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P~hning Oivisi~
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C~id~ h~ Concerns ~ ~e sp~er sys~ on o~ ~t side ofp~'ty
~'his. w~t side, Con~u(~nfly we we~ requ~ ~ b~d a ~ ~ p~nt
sP~e~ wa~g ~sproi~ We ~mpH~ ~ ~s ~qucst ~r:Ci~ ,~d
~n~..~ regis ~ a one ~me ~nce of ~e~e ~s~s~ of~e
~otfl~ ~xd be~ ~ns~ T~ club d~ not s~11 ~y
~ c~.~We do ~ve se~? parolee the ~ lot ~d ~sEly ~m~ne
~ci~n~, Since ~ we~ ~;b~ed ~ ~e ~W of Mr.'~idcm~s let~ we have
~n~en~Sy'ch~. his~pe~ ~d h~ found no pmbl~6 on
~d~'s W~ so 6hattie ~ld h~n~e a pmbl~ if n~s~,' ho~r
~e ~ 'm~sed.~ ~ u~3 eh~ ~s p~ for d~-up' sh~d ~e need
COme up ~,
Mr. BuHer, in '~g~ds ~ ~r con~ of d~ bush~ ~d deb~'on O~
~mp~, lt.ap~ ~t a ~ s~n~m were bmk~ ~d
du~ ~e ~on of ~c~~ we h~vg ~ ~en~ ~ a bit of
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10134 Foothill Calls For Service
Date / Time Incident # Location: Initail Type Final Type Description: Dispo Report #
02/27/2000 10:01:14 RC000580089 10134 FOOTHILL BL TRUVCC PC488 TRU PETI'Y THEFT REPORT RTF 110002002
· 03/19/2000 18:48:52 RC000790219 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC COUNTR COUNTR COUNTER REPORT
GOA
03119/2000 21:57:43 RC000790256 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC COUNTR COUNTR COUNTER REPORT
NAT
03/23/2000 00:13:57 RC000830002 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC BUSCK BUSCK BUSINESS CHECK
NAT
04/24/2000 18:05:57 RC001150177 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC TRUVCC TELEPHONE REPORT TYPE
VALLEY GOA
04/25/2000 16:08:12 RC001160147 10134 FOOTHILL BL TRUVCC LOSTP TRU LOST PROPERTY REPORT RTF 110004273
05/05/2000 00:49:14 RC001260011 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC AREACK AREACK AREA CHECK REQUESTED
NAT
05/05/2000 01:18:56 R0001260017 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,ROC 245 P0245 ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON
INPROG UNF
05/05/2000 01:26:19 RC001260018 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC INFO INFO TRU INFORMATION REPORT
CAN
07/28/2000 02:18:29 RC002100033 10134 FOOTHILL SL ,RCC 415S PC415 SUBJECT DISTURBANCE
NAT
08/11/2000 15:35:30 RC002240135 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC TRUVCC TELEPHONE REPORT TYPE
VALLEY GOA
08/14/2000 16:42:32 RC002270143 10134 FOOTHILL BL TRUVCC LOSTP TRU LOST PROPERTY REPORT RTF 110008641
~ 09/09/2000 01:00:13 RC002530021 10134 FOOTHILL BL ,RCC 415F PC415 FIGHT UNF
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-23 TO ALLOW INCREASED HOURS
OF OPERATION FOR AN EXISTING NIGHT CLUB AND SPORTS BAR,
INCLUDING ENTERTAINMENT, D.J. MUSIC, DANCING, SATELLITE
TELEVISION, AMUSEMENT DEVICES (POOL TABLES, DART BOARDS),
AND ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN
AN EXISTING 7,930 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING IN THE COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION (SUBAREA 3) OF THE FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT 10134 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IS SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 1077-601-07
A. Recitals.
1. On the 10th day of December 1997, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 97-23 and approved
said application.
2. Robert Lakees filed an application for the modification of Conditional Use Permit 97-23,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
3. On the September 13, and continued to October 11, 2000, 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.
4. 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 13, and October 11, 2000, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard with a street
frontage of 214 feet on Foothill Boulevard and 220 feet on Hermosa Avenue, and is presently
improved with a motel, convenience market, and restaurantJnight club; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated for commercial uses and
is vacant, the properly to the south consists of a restaurant, the property to the east is developed
with a residence, and the property to the west is occupied by a motel and convenience market; and
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October 11, 2000
Page 2
c. Night clubs serving alcoholic beverages and/or providing entertainment are allowed
in the Community Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan subject to review
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit application; and
d. The subject property is within a designated Activity Center pursuant to the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan; and
e. The development of the night club and sports bar is consistent with the Community
Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Commercial designation of
the General Plan; and
f. The applicant has upgraded the site including additional parking and landscaping
consistent with the requirements of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Development Code;
and
g. The applicant has committed to upgrading the level of on-site maintenance to
ensure that the site remains free of weeds and trash; and
h. The application, with the attached Conditions of Approval, will comply with all
applicable standards of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Development code.
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 I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use 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, in that the use
provides a neighborhood/district level commercial service including commercial recreation activities.
b. The proposed use, 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 because the applicant will implement a security system and certain site
improvements to control activities related to the use; and
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code since the applicant is upgrading the existing parking area to meet current
standards.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental QualityAct
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
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.
Planning Division
1) All Conditions of Approval contained in the Resolution of Approval for
Entertainment Permit 00-02 shall apply.
Yo
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Page 3
2) The days and hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 a.m. seven days a week.
3) The entire site shall be kept free of weeds and trash and all landscaped
areas shall be adequately maintained and irrigated.
4) The security lights attached to the trash enclosure and the east parapet
of the building shall be re-aligned and shielded as necessary to totally
avoid casting glare onto the adjacent property to the east.
5) Any missing, dead, or dying plants or trees shall be replaced within one
month of the date of this approval.
6) Any exterior changes to the building, including but not limited to,
awnings, windows, and signs, shall be subject to review and approval
by the City Planner.
7) The roofing on the building shall be replaced with entirely new material
subject to City Planner review and approval by March 1, 2002. The
new material shall have an integral color and not be painted.
8) Security personnel shall be provided within the parking area at all times
during evening and night hours. Special attention shall be paid to
patrolling the east side of the site to ensure that patrons to not throw
trash over onto the adjacent property to the east.
9) Approval is granted for a night club/sports bar with D.J. music, dancing,
satellite television, occasional live entertainment, and amusement
devices (pool tables, dart boards) as identified in Entertainment Permit
00-02. No adult entertainment is permitted.
10) If operation of this Conditional Use Permit causes adverse effects upon
adjacent residences, businesses, or operations including, but not
limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the Conditional Use
Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for
consideration and possible suspension or revocation of the permit.
11) A copy of this resolution and the resolution for Entertainment Permit 00-
02 shall be attached to any lease for this space.
Fire DistrictJBuildin,q & Safety Division
1) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed building and fire
codes. The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as
determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and/or
the City's Fire Prevention Unit Division.
6. The Secreta~ to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-23 MOD. - LAKEES (TVVlNS SPORTS BAR & GRILL)
October 11, 2000
Page 4
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2000
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, 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 11th day of October 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT 00-02, A REQUEST TO ALLOW CONTINUED ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, D.J. MUSIC, DANCING, SATELLITE
TELEVISION, OCCASSIONAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, ANDAMUSEMENT
DEVICES (POOL TABLES, DART BOARDS) AND INCREASE HOURS OF
OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN OPERATING SPORTS BARAND
NIGHT CLUB IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION
(SUBAREA 3) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED AT 10134 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN: 1077-601-07
A. Recitals.
1. On May 21, 1986, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Ordinance
290 providing for the regulation of entertainment.
2. Robert Lakees filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit 00-02, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Entertainment
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
3. On the September 13, and continued to October 11, 2000, 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.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe 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 headng on September 13, and October 11, 2000, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard with a street
frontage of 214 feet on Foothill Boulevard and 220 feet on Hermosa Avenue, and is presently
improved with a motel, convenience market, and restaurant/night club; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant, the property to the south
consists of a restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a residence, and the property to
the west is occupied by a motel and convenience market; and
c. Night clubs serving alcoholic beverages and/or providing entertainment are allowed
in the Community Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan subject to review
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit application; and
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October 11, 2000
Page 2
d. The subject property is within a designated Activity Center pursuant to the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan; and
e. The development of the night club/sports bar is consistent with the Community
Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Commercial designation of
the General Plan; and
f. The applicant has upgraded the site, including providing additional pa~ing and
landscaping consistent with the requirements of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the
Development Code; and
g. The applicant has committed to upgrading the level of on-site maintenance to
ensure that the site remains free of weeds and trash; and
h. The application, with the attached Conditions of Approval, will comply with all
applicable standards of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Development Code.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public headng, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would not be
contrary to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; and
b. The premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper or
disorderly manner;, and
c. The applicant, or any person associated with him as principal or partner or in a
position or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which such
permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of any
offense involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any obscene show of any kind or of
a felony or of any cdme involving moral turpitude or has not had any approval, permit, or license
issued in conjunction with the sale of alcohol or the previsions of entertainment revoked within the
preceding five years; and
d. Granting the application would not create a public nuisance; and
e. The normal operation of the premises would not inter[ere with the peace and quiet
of the surrounding commercial center and adjacent motel complex; and
f. The applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of
material fact in the required application.
4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution
is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality ACt of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
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:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EP 00-02 - LAAKES (TVVINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL)
October 11, 2000
Page 3
Plannin,q Division
1) This approval is only for D.J. music, dancing, satellite television,
occasional live entertainment, and amusement devices (pool tables,
dart boards) in conjunction with a sports grill and nightclub. Any
change of intensity or type of entertainment shall require a modification
to this permit.
2) The days and hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.
3) No adult entertainment, as defined in the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code, Section 17.04.090, shall be permitted.
4) Entertainment shall be conducted inside the building.
5) When entertainment is being conducted, doors and windows shall
remain closed for noise attenuation purposes.
6) Extedor noise levels shall not exceed 65 dB during the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 60 dB dudng the hours from 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m.
7) Access to the lounge/entertainment area must be from the main
entrance to the primary use and not from a separate extedor entrance.
Other exits shall be for "Fire Exit Only."
8) If operation of this Entertainment Permit causes adverse effects upon
adjacent residences, businesses, or operations including, but not
limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the Entertainment
Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for
consideration and possible suspension or revocation of the permit.
9) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of
the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
10) This permit shall be renewed annually by the applicant per Municipal
Code Section 5.12.115.
11) A minimum of one duly licensed, certified or trained, and regularly
employed secudty guard from a reputable secudty firm shall be required
to be on the premises from 8:00 p.m. until the parking lot is cleared
after the conclusion of any entertainment. The guard shall be in "peace
officer" attire and shall remain on duty in the parking area and outside
adjacent areas of the facility to avert problems such as loud noise,
disorderly conduct from patrons or anyone in the parking lot, loitering
activities, and any other nuisances or disturbances.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EP 00-02- I_AAKES (TVVINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL)
October 11, 2000
Page 4
Fire DistrictJBuildin.q & Safety Division
1) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed building and fire
codes. The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as
determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distdct and/or
the City's Fire Prevention Unit Division.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
A3-1'EST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 11th day of October, 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
' Received
City ot Ranct~o Cucamor~ga
OCTOBER 5~ 2000 Planning Division
TO : NANCY FONG
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: JIMMY M. DIAZ / GRACE M. DIAZ
REG : PERMIT MODIFICATIONS CLUB MATRIX
GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER A RETAIL OUTLET LOCATED IN THE SAME
S/W CORNER AS CLUB MATRIX IN THOMAS WINERY PLAZA.
WE HAVE EXPERIENCE SEVERAL NEGATIVE INCIDENCES INVOLVING CLUB
MATRIX. GRAFFITI, SEVERE LITTERING, NO OUTSIDE SECURITY FOR
LOITERING. WE ARE BATTLING CRIME DURING THE DAY AND EVENING.
TO ENHANCE FURTHER POTENTIAL OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WOULD BE A
DISSERVICE TO ALL OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE COMPLEX.
WE HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER THE SACRIFICES WE HAVE AI.I. MADE IN
PROMOTING BUSINESS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA. WE RESPECTFULLY
REQUEST THE DENIAL OF PERMIT MODIFICATIONS BY CLUB MATRIX. THE
ATMOSPHERE CREATED COULD LEAD TO OUR BUSINESS DEMISE.
RESPECTFULLY,
JIM DIAZ
THE CITY OF
I~AN CllO CUCAHONGA
Staff Report
DATE: October 11,2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-38 MODIFICATION - CLUB MATRIXX- A request
to expand the hours of operation for a nightclub and restaurant within the Thomas
Winery Plaza, in the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific
Plan, located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-101-23. (Continued from
September 27, 2000)
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 97-04 MODIFICATION - CLUB MATRIXX-A request
to modify the conditions of approval regarding hours of operation, entertainment
uses, and ages of patrons for a nightclub and restaurant within the Thomas Winery
Plaza, located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard- APN~ 208-101-23. (Continued from
September 27, 2000)
BACKGROUND: In December 1997, the applicant, Mr. Ron Bozarth, received approval to have a
nightclub with full bar service, limited food service, dancing, and entertainment. At that time, the
club was known as Desperado and geared toward country western music. Now it is known as Club
Matrixx and offers a variety of music. The club has been offering entertainment that was beyond
their approval, and allowing patrons under the age of 21; therefore, staff directed the applicant to
request a modification to the Conditional Use Permit and Entertainment Permit. The above
applications were to be heard on September 27, 2000, but were continued to this meeting at the
request of staff with agreement from the applicant. The reason for the continuance was to allow
time for the applicant, police, and staff to meet and resolve public safety and security issues.
ANALYSIS:
A. Approved Use and Entertainment: Club Matrixx was approved to have full bar service and
entertainment between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m., Tuesdaythrough Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on
Sunday. The types of approved entertainment include disc jockeys, dancing and dance
lessons, and live bands. A condition of approval requires that patrons must be 21 years of
age or older when the bar is opened and dudng entertainment. Resolutions of Approval for
the two permits detailing the conditions of approval are attached as Exhibit "E."
ITEMS D & E
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B. Proposed Chanqes: The applicant would like to modify the two permits as shown in
Exhibit "B" and as summarized below:
1. Expand the types of entertainment to include karaoke, dance contests, hard body
contests, hot legs contests, costume contests, and other contests that might be in
fashion.
2. Expand the hours of operation and entertainment to 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
3. Modify the attire for security personnel by eliminating the word "security" back and front
of their secudty shirts.
4. Allow patrons 18 and over to be in the nightclub during entertainment. The applicant
proposes to use wrist or armbands to identify those patrons under 21 so that they are not
served alcohol. The applicant also proposes to add four more security people on the
premises.
5. In addition to the above, the applicant has indicated to staff that he would like to modify'
the condition of approval allowing occasional concerts subject to City Planner approval
of a special security and safety plan to include a special "teen night" for age groups
between 13 to 17 years of age without the serving of alcohol.
C. Compatibility of Use and Public Safety Concerns: In reviewing any proposed nightclub with
entertainment, a major concern is to determine whether the use would impact the surrounding
properties and tenants within the commercial center. Another major concern is public safety
and the impacts to Police and Fire resources. Between the years of 1997 and prior to the
applicant's proposed changes, staff has not received any complaints. Since then, staff has
received police responses that showed a significant impact to their resources and safety
concerns raised by neighboring tenants and other businesses close by. They are summarized
below:
1. Summary of Preblems: This year there were a total of 20 calls for services made to the
Police Department. These calls ranged in sevedty from vehicle burglaries, bomb threats,
and vehicles being shot at with firearms to nuisance problems such as fights, vandalism,
juveniles loitering in the area, and public drunkenness.
2. Police Response and Recommendation: Police stated that the increase in calls is
adversely impacting their resources. The concerns of the police were brought to the
attention of the applicant, who expressed a willingness to meet with staff and police
representatives to discuss public safety issues and come up with programs or plans to
address them. Police representatives and staff met with the applicant, his manager, and
head security personnel on September 26, 2000. In the meeting, the police stated to the
applicant that the secudty inside the premises is better than outside. The police
recommended that the applicant increase the number of security personnel outside to
two, with one monitoring the south parking lot and the other monitoring the north parking
lot. The Police Department also made suggestions regarding when security personnel
need to be more aggressive in deterring groups from loitering in the area and when to
call police for services. The applicant agreed with the suggestions of the police.
However, the police voiced concerns with allowing the types of entertainment such as
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"contests that are in fashion from time to time," the business staying open after 2 a.m.,
and patrons under 21 yearn of age in the premises. The police stated that historically
businesses that allow after-hours activity with under-age patrons have a high incidence
of disturbances and vandalism, and a wide variety of other problems. The police also
mentioned to the applicant that the City has a curfew of 10 p.m. for minors. The
attached Exhibit "C" shows the recommendations from Police Captain Rod Hoops.
3. Concerns from Neiqhborinq Businesses: In response to the public headng notice, staff
received four letters from tenants in Thomas Winery Plaza (Exhibit "D") and three phone
calls including two tenants, Amy's Gardens and Souplantation, in the center, and one
from the owner of the Mobil gas station at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Vineyard Avenue. 'The letters and phone calls centered on concerns with increased
robberies, break-ins, thefts, noise, vandalism, and juveniles loitering in the area and
intimidating their patrons.
4. Similar Entertainment Use in the Center: There are three other businesses in Thomas
Winery Plaza that have various entertainment uses approved. Koffee Klatch located in
between Club Matrixx and The Wild Grape offers entertainment in the form of guitarists
to live bands and they may play at the north side of the building within their open patio
area. The hours of entertainment are between 7:30 p.m. to I a.m. Monday through
Friday, 12 noon to 1 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. At the northeast side of the center is
Zendejas restaurant, which has a full bar service and entertainment in the form of jazz or
other live bands without dancing. The hours of entertainment are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
Thursday through Saturday. Both Zendejas and Koffee Klatch did not have to provide
security personnel because they do not have dance floors, which is the requirement from
the Entertainment Ordinance. At the northwest side of the center is Cue and View, a
billiard parlor. Although there is no entertainment, their business is opened until I to
2 a.m. Cue and View is required to have a security person patrolling outside the
premises and the parking area in their vicinity. These businesses, with their
entertainment and nature of operation, could have contributed some of the nuisance
problems. However, the police have stated that the majority of nuisance problems such
as juvenile loitering and fights, are directly or indirectly related to Club Matdxx.
C. Code Compliance: The Fire Department reviewed the proposed request and found a record of
one complaint regarding overcrowding inside the premises last August. The Fire Department
recommends a condition of approval requiring an inspection of fire exiting clearance. Staff
contacted a representative of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), who reported that they have
not received any complaints about the business nor it has been cited for serving alcohol to
minors.
D. Conclusion: Based on the above facts and analysis, staff concluded that the operation of Club
Matrixx has impacted police resources and negatively affected neighboring businesses. Staff
believes that in light of the safety concerns brought up by the police, the City should review
expanded entertainment requests carefully so as not to further impact the police resource or
the neighboring businesses. There is a need to examine the conditions of approval to see if
additional mitigation is needed to address the safety issues so that Club Matrixx could be a
good neighbor. The following are staff comments and recommendation to the applicant's
proposals:
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1. Expand the types of entertainment to include karaoke, dance contests, hard body
contests, hot legs contests, costume contests, and other contests that might be in
fashion.
Staff Recommendation: Staff concurs with police recommendation that the types of
contests need to be specific. Staff and police believe that there is a correlation to certain
types of entertainment attracting certain groups of patrons that could increase the need
for police resources. Staff does not recommend approving "hard body contests," "Hot
Legs Contest," or "other contests that might be in fashion." Staff could recommend
approval of karaoke, dance contests, singing contests, and costume and fashion
contests excluding intimate apparel for men and women.
2. Expand the hours of operation and entertainment to 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Staff Recommendation: By State law, the bar has to stop selling alcohol at 2 a.m. On
one hand, being open later with the serving of food, would afford the patrons time to
sober up before leaving the premises. On the other hand, it does not stop the patrons
from ordering multiple drinks at the "last call." Staff concurs with police recommendation
that the hours of operation and entertainment be maintained at 2 a.m.
3. Modify the attire for security personnel, by eliminating the word "security" back and front
of their secudty shirts.
Staff recommendation: Staff believes that the uniform for secudty personnel inside the
promises can be flexible. However, the secudty personnel outside the promises need an
identifiable and distinctive uniform. Staff does not object to using the style of polo shirts
with display of secudty patches instead of the word "security" displayed on the front and
back of the shirt. In addition, staff rocommends that the condition of approval be
modified to increase the number of security personnel outside the premises to two on
weekdays and three on weekends. One should monitor the south parking lot and a
second should monitor the north parking lot. On weekends, Fdday and Saturday, the
third security person should monitor the entiro Thomas Winery Plaza complex.
4. Allow patrons 18 and over to be in the nightclub during entertainment. The applicant
proposes to use wrist or armbands to identify those patrons under 21 so that they are not
served alcohol. The applicant also proposes to add four more security people on the
promises.
Staff recommendation: All Entertainment Permits approved by the City include the
condition that patrons have to be 21 and over. Allowing 18 years of age or over to be in
the nightclub when the bar is opened and entertainment is on would set a precedent for
all bars, restaurants, and nightclubs in the City. As stated by the police previously,
businesses that allow after-hours activity with under-age patrons have a high incidence
of disturbances and vandalism and a wide variety of other problems, which would then
impact police rosources. Therefore, staff does not recommend approval of this
proposed change.
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5. In addition to the above, the applicant has indicated to staff that he would like to modify
the condition of approval allowing occasional concerts subject to City Planner approval
of a special security and safety plan to include a special "teen night" for age groups
between 13 to 17 years of age without the serving of alcohol.
Staff recommendation: The applicant stated that the above proposal is to provide a
safe venue for teens to have fun. He would only propose "teen night" as a special event
and not as regularly offered entertainment. The applicant proposes to allow the age
group between 13 and 17 and that the club will only serve non-alcoholic beverages. The
applicant would also propose a special security and safety plan for those special events
subject to Police Department and City Planner review and approval. Staff believes that if
the element of alcohol is removed, the older age group (18 and over) is prohibited, it may
be permissible with a heavy security plan. Staff recommends a 90-day trial period for
such special events.
Staff would like to emphasize that the conditions of approval or mitigation measures are not
intended to be ovedy restrictive to affect the business. Rather, the City has an obligation to
find the balance of having the police resources available to the entire City, businesses being
good neighbors, and allowing different venues of entertainment for different age groups.
FACTS FOR FINDINGS: The Planning Commission must make all of the following findings to
approve the modifications to the two applications:
A. Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development
Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the District in which
the site is located.
2. The proposed use, 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.
3. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development
Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
B. Entertainment Permit:
1. The conduct of the establishment or the granting of the application would not be contrary
to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.
2. The premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper, or
disorderly manner.
3. The applicant, or any person associated with him as principal or partner or in a position,
or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which
such permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent
jurisdiction of any offenses involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any
obscene show of any kind or of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude or has
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not had any approval, permit, or license issued in conjunction with the sales of alcohol or
the provision of entertainment been revoked within the preceding five years.
4. The granting of the application would not create a public nuisance.
5. The normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and quiet of any
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
6. The applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of material
fact in the required application.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and,notices were mailed to all property owners within a
300-foot radius of the project site and the tenants in Thomas Winery Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission conduct a public hearing to review the
proposal, take pubic input, and if the Commission concurs with staff recommendations, then
approve the modification to Conditional Use Permit and Entertainment Permit through the adoption
of the attached resolutions.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Plan
Exhibit "B" - Applicant's Proposed Modification
Exhibit "C" - Police Reponses and Recommendations
Exhibit "D" - Letters from Tenants in Thomas Winery Plaza
Exhibit "E" - Resolutions of Approval Nos. 97-64 and 97-65
Resolution of Approval for Modification to Conditional Use Permit 97-38
Resolution of Approval for Modification to Entertainment Permit 97-04
DR/
Thomas Winery
Plaza
THOMAS
.~ ~ WINERY
PLAZA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
REALTY,
EXHIBIT "A"
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
WE, THE OWNERs AND OPERATORS OF CLUB h~ATRIXX ARE
REQUESTING A MODIFICATION OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT.
(PLANNING COMMISSION RE. SOLUTION NO. 97-65; EP 97-04 -
DESP*ERA DOS)
WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY WESTERN BAR/RESTAURANT, WE
ARE CURRENTLY A BAR/RESTAURANT THAT PLAYS A VARIETY OF
I~[~_~_FOR DANCING THAT INCLUDES TOP 40 HITS, OLDIES, AND
CURRENT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC.
OUR ADMISSION FEE WILL VARY FROM :~5.00 TO ~10.00 DEPENDING
051 THE NIGHT.
ANY CONCER~ OR SPECIAL EVENTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR US TO
RAISE THE ADMISSION FEE DEPENDING ON OUR COSTS FOR THE
NIGHT,
WE WOULD LIKE TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF P~NNING
COMMISSION RESOL~ION NO.
UNDER PARAGRAPH ~, PLANNING ~IVI~ION:
1) IN ADD.ION TO CURRENT ENTERTAINMENT USES OF
DANCING, DANCE LE~5ONS WITH DANCE IN~RUCTORS, DISC
JOCKEYS AND LIVE BANDS, WE WOULD LIKE TO ADD:
KARAOKE, DANCE CONTESTS~ HARD BODY CONTESTS, HOT
LEGS CONTESTS, COSTUME CONT~TS, AND OTHER
CONTESTS THAT MIG~ BE IN FASHION FROM TIME TO TIMF.
THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONTESTS WILL RESULT IN VARIOU~
PREE5 GIVEN TO THE WINNERS. THESE PRIES MAY BE IN
THE FORM OF MERCHANDISE OR CASH DEPENDING ON THE
SPONSORSHIP OF THE CONTE~T.
~) WE WOU~D LIKE TO ~TEND OUR HOURS OF OPERATION TO
~'~ AM ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. WE HAVE BEEN
AS~D BY MANY OF OUR CUSTOME~ IF WE COULD REMAIN
OPEN FOR DANCING AFTER 2:00 AM, THERE ARE A~O
~ANY CONCERT5 IN THE AREA THAT END AROUND 11:00
IF WE WERE OPEN ~TER ~HE PEOPLE FROM
CONCERTS W~LD COME IN KNOWING THAT THEY COU~
STAY LONG ENOCH TO MA~ ~ WORT~HILE. WE WOULD
NOT SELL ANY ALCOHOL AFTER ~:00 AM, WE WOULD
MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF
AND WE COULD OFFER BREA~AST TO THeE WHO WANTED
(1)
CdP
To BEGIN WITH WE WOULD TRY THIS ON A TEMPORARY
BASIS TO SEE IF IT WAS COST EFFECTIVE. IF rr TURNS OUT
TO BE COST EFFECTIVE THEN WE WOULD OFFER THE
LATER HOURS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
WE WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS
SECTION. THE SECURITY FIRM I CURRENTLY EMPLOY HAS
A FRIENDLY BUT FiRM APPEARANCE. THEY WEAR BLACK
SLACKS, A BLACK SHIRT AND A BLACK SPORT~ COAT.
THEY ARE VERY DISTINCTIVE AND THE WORDS ":~ECURITY"
ON THE FRONT AND BACK WOULD NOT ENHANCE THEIR
PRESENCE OR IDENTIFY THEM ANY BE i'fER THAN THE
CLOTHES THEY CURRENTLY WEAR. WHEN I APPLIED FOR
THE ORIGINAL ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, I ADDED THAT WE
WOULD IDENTIFY SECURITY WITH THE WORDS "SECURITY"
ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF THEIR SHIRTS BECAIJ~E
THAT WA~ THE A~--~EPTE~ METHOD OF' IDENTIF'YING
SECURITY IN COUNTRY WESTERN BARS AND RESTAURANTS,
~ PREVIOUSLY NOTED WE NO LONGER HAVE THAT VENUE,
~3) WE WOULO LIKE TO CHANGE THIS SECTION TO ALLOW US
TO ADMIT PATRONS THAT ARE 18 ANO OVER. OUR
CURRENT <::USTOMERS ARE A YOUNGER GROUP THAN
WHEN W~-~IR.~T ~PENED AND MANY OF THEM DATE IN THE
18 TO ~-0 AGE GROUP. WE WILL INCREASE THE LEVEL OF
SECURITY THAT ~ IDENTIFIED IN SECTION 11 TO A MINIMUM
OF 4 SECURITY ON ANY NIGHT THAT WE HAVE MINOR, S IN
THE PREMISES.
IN ADDITION SECURITY WILL I.D. CHECK EVERYONE THAT
COMES IN AND WILL PUT ARM BAND~ ON THE PATRONS
THAT ARE 21 AND MARK BOTH HANDS OF THE PATRONS
THAT ARE UNDER 21 WITH IDENTIFYING MARK~. OUR STAFF
WILL BE TRAINED TO SERVE ALCOHOL ONL. Y TO THOSE
PATRONS WITH WRIST BANDS. ALL PATRONS WITHOUT
WRISTBANDS MAY PURCHASE NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
THAT WILL BE SERVED IN PLASTIC CUPS, NOT GLASSEE,.
THE BAR AND SERVER STAFF ALONG WITH SECURITY WILL
BE DIRECTED TO CONSTANTLY WATCH FOR UNDER AGED
DRINKING.
(2)
IN ADDITION WE WOULD LIKE TO FURTHER AMEND THIS
SECTION TO ALLOW UP TO THREE NIGHTS PER WEEK
WHERE WE WILL ALLOW PEOPLE AGED 73 AND UP INTO
THE CLUB FOE THE PURPOSE OF DANCING.
WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR THIS TYPE OF
VENUE, WHERE OUR YOUTH CAN GO TO HAVE A GOOD
TIME IN A SAFE AND SECURE ATMOSPHERE.
ON THESE NIGHTS WE WILL NOT SERVE ALCOHOL BUT
WILL SERVE FOOD AND NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
ALL ALCOHOL WILL BE COVERED AND OUT OF SIGHT.
WE WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 4 SECURITY ON EACH OF
THESE NIGHTS.
OUR STAFF NEEDS HAVE CHANGED SINCE OUR OPENING.
(~URRENTLY DEPENDING ON THE DAY:
WE HAVE I TO 4 WAITERS/WAITRESSES PER SHIFT.
WE HAVE 1 TO 4 BARTENDERS PER SHIFT
WE HAVE 1 TO 2 KITCHEN STAFF PER SHIFT
WE HAVE ONE I~ANAGEHENT PERSON PER SHIFT.
RESPECTIVELY SUBHITTED,
~:~ONALD E...~I~ZARTH, PRESIDENT C.w. DANCERS, INC.
(3)
D-,E I1
INTEROFFICE MEMO
DATE September 26, 2000 PHONE 47-2880
FROM Rod Hoops, Captain
Rancho Cucamonga
TO Nancy Fong
City Planning
SUBJECT Club Matrixx
In regard to the meeting with the ownership of the Club Matrixx and the'discussion that took
place on their application for a New Entertainment Permit, the following are the Police
Departments recommendations:
· Eliminate the request to allow "contests that are in fashion from time to time", or change the
verbiage to be more specific in the type of contests that will take place. (This should exclude
any type of "adult" entertainment).
· Disallow the practice of staying open after 2:00am, except on specific occasions which will be
approved by the City Planning/Police Department prior to the date in question.
· Review the security on premises, increasing the outside number of guards to a minimum of
two (2) on Friday and Saturday nights until at least 2:30am, with an emphasis on active
parking lot patrol.
· Restrict the permit to allow patrons of (21) years or older for the purpose of entertainment in
the areas of the establishment that primarily serve alcohol.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding the recommendations.
INTEROFFICE MEMO
DATE September 5, 2000 ~
FROM Rod Hoops, Captain
Rancho Cucamonga ~
TO NancyFong ~//' ~~!\
City Planning
SUBJECT Club Matrixx
The ownership of the Club Matrixx has made application to amend their original Entertainment
Permit. Prior to approving their request for the proposed changes, please note the concerns we
have as the responding law enforcement agency.
They are requesting an amendment to the permit, which would allow the following:
· Karaoke, Dance Contests, Hard Body Contests, Hot Legs Contests, Costume Contests, and"
Other Contests" that might be "in fashion"
Extend hours of operation until 4:00 am on Friday's and Saturday's.
· Change the appearance and the requirements of their on-site security personnel.
· Significant changes to allow under age patrons on the premises during times when alcoholic
beverages are being purchased and consumed.
(Please refer to the attached application for the New Entertainment Permit for specifics on the
above changes).
It appears that with the current entertainment allowed the Matrixx Bar is utilizing an
inappropriate amount of police resources.
The Police Department has responded to (12) calls for service over the last two- (2) months alone.
These calls range in severity fi.om vehicle burglaries to bomb threats and vehicles being shot at
with firearms. If the new permit is approved it would be much more lenient then the current
permit, mixing under age patrons with alcoholic beverages. Historically businesses that allow
after hour's activity with under age patrons have ahigh incidence of disturbances, vandalism, and
a wide variety of other problems.
I feel that the Matrixx Bar should adhere to the same standards set forth by the city for all
businesses of this nature. It is my opinion in regard to changes in the hours of operation, type of
activities allowed, and the age of the patrons, that the city not approve the new Entertainment
Permit in it's current configuration. We would be more than willing to meet with the planning
department and the owner of the Matrixx to voice our concerns, and to work on possible solutions
to the current and future operation of this establishment.
· .. D-E
INTEROFFICE MEMO
BATE Sept. 8, 2000 PHONE 477-2880 ~.*.~..~..~.t...:? .
FROM Rodney Hoops, Captain
Rancho Cucamonga
TO Nancy Fong,
City planning
SUBJECT Follow-up Information on the Matrixx
Nancy,
The following is a list of the calls, and a short description of what took place, at the
Matrixx since January of this year:
01/24/00 . Responded to a call for assistance in reference tO a female that had passed out in
the restroom. One female was arrested for drunk in public.
02/27/00 Responded to a call for a woman that had fallen down. Female was found to have
been very intoxicated and Fire personnel handled the call. Female was ultimately
taken home by friends.
03/31/00 Responded to a call of a physical fight at the location with several subjects
involved. Upon arrival we were advised the subjects had already left the location.
05/14/00 Responded to a call of a physical fight. Upon arrival the suspect involved in the
fight was gone, but the victim was still there. Paramedics treated victim and a
report for a battery was taken.
05/14/00 During the response to the call of a battery an unrelated subject was contacted and
arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.
05/21/00 Responded to a call for assistance ref: a female having an asthma attack.
06/18/00 Received a 911 call fi.om a coin phone stating there was a bomb going to go off at
the Matrixx. The owner was advised of the threat and an area check was done
with negative results for a bomb.
06/18/00 T-Stop done in the Matrixx parking lot for VC Violations. Driver was cited and
released, and the vehicle was towed.
07/01/00 Ped-Check done in the Matrixx parking lot, with one subject being arrested for
"Drunk in public".
07/02/00 Vehicle Burglary reported fi.om the Matrixx parking lot.
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07/02/00 Report of a Physical fight in the area of the Matrixx. Two different groups were
fighting; both were dispersed prior to units arriving.
07/03/00 Vehicle Burglary reported from the Matrixx parking lot.
07/07/00 Report of two "Crews" fighting in the parking lot at the Matrixx. Security guard at
the Matrixx reported at least one shot was fired. Units arrived and after an
investigation one subject was taken into custody for shooting at a vehicle. One
handgun was also recovered. No injuries to anyone involved.
08/09/00 Report of app3ox. (I0) subjects hanging around the rear of the Matfixx. Subjects
were contacted and one arrest was made for "Drunk in Public".
08/13/00 Report of a subject dancing around and talking to himself. Contact was made with
the subject and he was arrested for "Drunk in Public".
08/24/00 Report ora vandalism where a subject knocked a security camera off the wall at
the Matrixx. Owners advised they did not want to file a complaint, and the subject
was escorted off the property.
08/27/00 Report of a fight at the Matrixx. One of the subjects was injured during the
scuffle. Found to be a mutual combat, report taken but no one was arrested.
08/29/00 Report of several juveniles hanging out at the location. Juveniles were contacted
and asked to leave the location. The subjects complied and left the location.
08/30/00 Report of several juveniles loitering in the area. Area checked negative for
anyone.
09/05/00 Report of 15-20 subjects loitering in the area. Subjects were c9ntacted and asked
to leave and they complied.
Septemoer. '20, 2000. ,~ra~[~c ~
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Dear Sir or Madam,
1 would like to respond to the permit modifications requested by Club Matrix. As a
neighboring business, I have concerns regarding increased noise level and 9ustomer
safety. We conduct evening classes Monday - Friday. Once Club Matrix begins their
music, our teachers cannot conduct class. We have put up with this for months. In the
interest of being fair-minded we have tolerated the noise level because it has been near
the end of our classes. The classes are normally over at 9:30 PMk. However, if music
begins earlier we will be unabl~ to teach, because the students cannot hear what the
teacher is trying to explain.
Many of our students have complained about young adults from Club Matrix sitting on
our customers ears and otherwise intimidating them. This tends to be more problematic
on Thursday night when the Club Matrix crowd is younger. The younger club goers seem
to grofip together which tends to threaten our primarily female customers. We want some
fodi~al assurance that opening the doors of a nightclub to a teenage crowd will not
exacerbate the loitering, littering and vandalism problems that we currently experience
due to Club Matrix.
Thank you for considering these concerns.
Nancy Belletto
The Wild Grape
8916 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
8916 Joahill ~b,t., "cD", c3~md~ C~mo,~*, ~ 9UgO
(9O9) 941-86S~ · f.x (909) 477-6588
8976 Foothill Blvd., Suite B-3
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-3400
(909) 989-5884
~ 948-1526 ~
Plaza Travel
Received
26 September 2000 I S£p. ?all0 I
Nancy Fong eR'
Planning Commission ~ ~o~ ,~.,.~,~o. _~,
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Dear Ms. Fong,
I am writing to express my concems for employee safety at the Thomas Winery Plaza.
There have been a number of break-ins, robberies, and thefts i~n the center in the past f~w
months. So far, to my kno~o emus in the center have been harmed. While
this is welcomed information, the number of incidents is alarming.
I am not sure if the presence of the Matrix contributes to these attacks. I am aware of
employees being locked in bathrooms at the Postal Plaza, the florist being robbed, the
Hair Secrets Salon robbed at closing, the window at the liquor store being broken and the
store robbed, and thieves walking out through the back of Zendejas with bottles of liquor.
The attacks have occurred at. different times of day, from early moming hours to late in
the day.
If the Matrix's proposal for extended hours is accepted, I am concerned for the well being
of my business and employees. Extended hours would mean more people in the Thomas
Winery Plaza while the majority of business are closed, and therefore at risk. I would
lik~ to ~ee a. more aggressive policing of this area in that case, either by the city or by the
owners of the Plaza. My employees and I have not been subject to this vandalism to
date, and I want to keep it this way.
Sincerely,
Richard Townsend ' · "
President, Uniglobe Plaza Travel ' '
FASTFRAME #213
8956 Foothill Blvd., Suite 0-2
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Tel (909) 466-9151
Fax (909) 466-4237
September 23, 2000
Nancy Fong
planning Commission
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Allow me to comment on the permit modifications submitted by Club Matrix_ We are
long time tenants at the Thomas Winery Plaza, nearly 10 years and I am a founding
member of the tenants' association.
I'm confident that before you make a final decision On their request you will consult with
the Sheriff's Department. They know what is occurring in and around the Club Matrix
during their present hours of operation. People are wandering all over and the later it gets
the worse it gets. Just drop by after 10:30 P.M. and witness for yourselves, particularly
on Fridays and Saturdays.
There is also a considerable amount of c~minal activiw/n_our ,~enter. We SUSpect that
some of the perpetrators are.Matrix customers, who use their time in the area to .... target the
individual stores, particularly the ones that deal with cash.
The situation is compounded by the presence of numerous young people, loitering around
the south side of the center and intimidating our female owners and employees. This is
during the day; we certainly don't need them during the night at Club Matrix, as I believe
they are proposing.
We have shared our concerns with the center manager and the Sheriff's Depa~h,ent.
Even if you disapprove the two modifications requested by the Club Matrix, and I trust
you will, please advise them that their operation will be under close observation by the
city authorities with a zero tolerance policy enforced.
Respectfully,
,o/,,/o
September 30, 2000
Nancy Fong
Planning Commission
City Of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 'Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
Dear Nancy,
I would like to express a negative decision be made on the Club Maatrix
Conditional Use Permit. This additional traffic in our small center has created a graffiti
problem, a trash problem, and a very abusive customer relations problem.
The element this club brings in to our center has kept many customers away. If
this continues we will be forced to change locations. The .dfrican-~lmerican teena~j~rs
are very disrespectful to our patrons and the speed zone they completely ignore.
Bottles, cans and trash are left all through the parking lot and it brings our center a very
undesirable atmosphere.
I have been in this location for 11 years and thispast 8 months have been the
biggest crime wave we have ever had. I'm sure the amounts of police response calls can
verify this.
Feel free to contact me at: Windsor Cottage
8976 Foothill Blvd B~IO
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730
(9O9) 980-5031
Respectfully submitted,
ingenfelter
Owner
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8976 Foothill Blvd. # B10 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 · 909/987-4601 - FAX: 909/948-5695
www.windsoreottag¢.eom
RESOLUTION NO. 97-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 97-38, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A BAR IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT THAT OFFERS ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN THE
THOMAS WINERY PLAZA, IN THE SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
SUBAREA 2, OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED
AT 8916 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 208-101-23.
A. Recitals.
1. Ron Bozarth has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit
No. 97-38, 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 the 10th day of December 1997, 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. Ail 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 December 10, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, on the
northeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue which is improved with a commercial
center.
b. The property to the north is developed with a commercial center and is part of the
Thomas Winery Plaza, the properties to the south are developed with a gas station, liquor store, and
fast food restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a commercial center, and the property
to the west is vacant but approved for a commercial center.
c. The proposed use, a bar for the serving of alcoholic drinks in conjunction with a
restaurant, is consistent with the Special Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
d. The commercial center has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed
use based on a Parking Study prepared by a traffic engineer consultant.
e. The proposed use would be compatible with the surrounding uses.
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:
2)- £
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-64
CUP 97-38 - DESPERADO'S
December 10, 1997 '
Page 2
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located.
b. The proposed use, 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.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
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 eve~J condition set forth
below.
Plannin(~ Division
1) Approval is for a 5,300 square foot bar and restaurant with
entertainment (EP 97-04). Expansion or intensification of the bar facility
shall require a modification to the Conditional Use Permit.
2) Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if
building permits are not issued or the approved use has not
commenced within 24 months of this date.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, State Fire Marshal's regulations,
Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
4) If operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon adjacent
businesses or operations, the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought
before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible
termination of the use.
5) The facility shall be operated in conformance with the performance
standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not
limited to noise levels.
6) Any signs proposed for the facility shall be designed in conformance
with the City Sign's Ordinance and the Uniform Sign program for the
Thomas Winery Plaza and shall require review and approval by the City
Planner prior to installation.
7) The hours of operation for the bar shall be from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Sunday.
8) A separate Conditional Use Permit is required if there are more than
three coin-operated amusement devices on the premises.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-64
CUP 97-38 - DESPERADO'S
December 10, 1997
Page 3
9) Any historic artifacts such as the conveyor belt and the stairs shall be
maintained in place and kept in good condition.
10) The food and ddnks menu shall include a short history of the Thomas
Winery. The wdtten history shall be submitted for City Planner review
and approval prior to publication.
11) Private parties with or without bar service and enterlainment may be
allowed during the day and must end before the regular bar and
entertainment begins.
Buildino and Fire Safety Division
1) Occupancy of the facility shall not commerce until such time as all
Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal's regulations have been
complied with. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Distdct and the Building and Safety Division for review
and approval pdor to issuance of building permits. The building shall
be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
2). Any modification to the approved plans after occupancy of the building
may require additional review and/or permits from the Fire Distdct and
the Building and Safety Division.
6, The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DaY OF DECEMBER 1997.
PLATY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: ~
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of December 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT NO. 97-04, A REQUEST TO OFFER ENTERTAINMENT
CONSISTING OF DANCING, DISC JOCKEYS, CONCERTS, AND LIVE
BANDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BAR AND RESTAURANT WITHIN THE
THOMAS WINERY PLAZA, IN THE SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
SUBAREA 2 OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED
AT 8916 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 208-101-23.
A. Recitals.
1. On May 21, 1986, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Ordinance
No. 290 providing for the regulation of entedainment.
2. Ron Bozarth has filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit No. 97-04
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Entertainment
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
3. On the 10th day of December 1997, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said headng
on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, detem3ined, 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 December 10, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, on the
northeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue which is improved with a commercial
center.
b. The property to the north is developed with a commercial center and is part of the
Thomas Winery Plaza, the property to the south is developed with a gas station, a liquor store and
a fast food restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a commercial center, and the
properly to the west is vacant but approved with a commercial center.
c. The proposed uses consist of full bar service, limited food service and
entertainment.
d. The proposed uses are consistent with the Special Commercial District of the
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
EP 97-04 - DESPERADOS
December 10, 1997
Page 2
e. The proposed entertainment would not conflict with other approved entertainment
uses within the Thomas Winery Plaza.
f. The commercial center has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed
uses based on a Parking Study prepared by a traffic engineer consultant.
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. That the conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would not
be contrary to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; and
b. That the premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal,
improper or disorderly manner; and
c. That the applicant, or any person associated with him as principal or partner or in
a position or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which such
permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of any
offense involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any obscene show of any kind or
of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude or has not had any approval, permit, or license
issued in conjunction with the sale of alcohol or the provisions of entertainment revoked within the
preceding five years; and
d. That granting the application would not create a public nuisance; and
e. That the normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and
quiet of the surrounding commercial center and adjacent apartment complex; and
f. That the applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of
material fact in the required application.
4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution
is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
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:
1) This approval is only for the following entertainment uses: dancing,
dance lessons with dance instructors, disc jockeys, and live bands.
Any change of intensity or type of entertainment shall require a
modification to this permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
EP 97-04 - DESPERADOS
December 10, 1997
Page 3
2) The days and hours of operation for the entertainment shall be limited
to 4 p.m. until 2 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
on Sunday. Any expansion of days and/or hours shall require
modification to this permit.
3) No adult entertainment, as defined in the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code, Section 17.04.090, shall be permitted.
4) Entertainment shall be conducted inside the building.
5) When entertainment is being conducted, doors and windows shall
remain closed for noise attenuation purposes.
6) Exterior noise levels shall not exceed 65 dB between the hours of
7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 60 dB between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
7) Access to the lounge/entertainment area must be from the main
entrance to the pdmary use and not from a separate exterior entrance.
Other exits shall be for "Fire Exit Only."
8) If operation of this Entertainment Permit causes adverse effects upon
adjacent residences, businesses, or operations including, but not
limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the Entertainment
Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for
consideration and possible suspension or revocation of the permit.
9) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
10) This permit shall be renewed annually by the applicant per Municipal
Code Section 5.12.115.
11) A minimum of one duly licensed, certified, or trained and regularly
employed security guard from a reputable security firm shall be required
to be inside the premises and one outside in the parking lot area (for a
total of two security personnel), from 4 p.m. until the closing of
entertainment. The security person in the parking lot shall remain on
duty in the parking area and outside adjacent areas of the facility to
avert problems such as loud noise, disorderly conduct from patrons or
anyone in the parking lot, loitering activities, and any other nuisances
or disturbances. All security personnel shall wear distinctive shirts with
"security" prominently displayed on the front and back.
12) Concerts will require the submittal of a special security and safety plan
for City Planner's review and approval one month prior to the scheduled
event.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, 97-65
EP 97-04 - DESPERADOS
December 10, 1997
Page 4
13) The entertainment shall be limited to patrons age 21 and over.
14) The Planning Commission shall conduct a compliance review six
months from the date of commencement of the entertainment use.
15) The applicant shall submit a monthly entertainment schedule for City
Planner review for compliance with approved entertainment.
16) Private parties with or without entertainment may be allowed dudng the
day and must end before the regular entertainment begins. Pdvate
parties are not open to the public and an admission fee cannot be
charged.
Fire Distdct/Buildino & Safety Division
1) Occupancy of the facility shall not commence until such time as all
Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal's regulations have been
complied with. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Distdct and the Building and Safety Division for review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The building
shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
2) Any modificatibns to the approved plans after occupancy of the building
may require additional review and/or permits from the Fire District and
the Building and Safety Division.
3) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed Building and Fire
Codes. The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as
determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and/or
the City's Fire Prevention Unit Division.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1997.
BY:~PI-~NNING ~E ClTY~F RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~_David B_.~3~ker, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
EP 97-04- DESPERADOS
December10,1997
Page 5
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of December 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-38, A REQUEST TO EXPAND THE
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A NIGHTCLUB AND RESTAURANT WITHIN
THE THOMAS WINERY PLAZA, IN THE SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, SUBAREA 2, OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED AT 8916 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-101-23.
A. Recitals.
1. Ron Bozarth flied an application for the issuance of a modification to Conditional Use Permit
No. 97-38 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 September 27, and continued to October 11, 2000, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public headng 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 27, and October 11, 2000, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specificelly finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, on the northeast
comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue which is improved with a commercial center, and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with a commercial center and
is part of the Thomas Winery Plaza, the properties to the south are developed with a gas station,
liquor store, and fast food restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a commercial center,
and the property to the west is commercial center under construction; and
c. The proposed use, a bar for the serving of alcoholic drinks in conjunction with a
restaurant, is consistent with the Special Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan;
and
d. The commercial center has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed
use based on a Parking Study prepared by a traffic engineer consultant; and
e. The proposed use with all condition of approval would be compatible with the
surrounding uses.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-38 - CLUB MATRIXX
October 11, 2000
Page 2
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng 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 in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in
which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, 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.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development
Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental QualityAct
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated hereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby denies the application.
Plannin,q Division
1) All conditions of approval under Resolution No. 97-64 shall apply.
2) special event for the age group between 13 and 17, "teen night" without
the serving of alcoholic beverages is allowed, subject to the submittal of
special secudty and safety plan for City Planner and Police Department
review and approval one month prior to the scheduled event.
3) A fire inspection for fire clearances shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the Fire Chief, prior to commencement of expanded entertainment.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Lam/T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 97-38 - CLUB MATRIXX
October 11, 2000
Page 3
I, Brad Buller, 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 11th day of October 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT NO. 97-04, A REQUEST TO MODIFY
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL REGARDING HOURS OF OPERATION,
ENTERTAINMENT USES, AND AGES OF PATRONS FOR A NIGHT CLUB
AND RESTAURANT WITHIN THE THOMAS WINERY PLAZA, IN THE
SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT 8916 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 208-101-23.
A. Recitals.
1. Ron Bozarth filed an application for the issuance of a modification to Entertainment Perroit
No. 97-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Entertainment Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 27, and continued to October 11,2000, 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 pdor 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 27, and continued to October 11, 2000, including written
and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, on the northeast
comer of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue which is improved with a commercial cente~, and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with a commercial center and
is part of the Thomas Wine~j Plaza, the properties to the south are developed with a gas station,
liquor store, and fast food restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a commercial center,
and the property to the west is a commercial center under construction; and
c. The proposed uses consist of full bar service, limited food service, and entertainment;
and
d. The proposed uses with the conditions of approval are consistent with the Specialty
Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EP 97-04 - CLUB MATRIXX
October 11, 2000
Page 2
e. The proposed entertainment would not conflict with other approved entertainment uses
within the Thomas Winery Plaza; and
f. The commercial center has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed
uses based on a Parking Study prepared by a traffic engineer consultant.
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 I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The conduct of the establishment and the grating of the application would not be
contrary to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.
b. The premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper or
disorderly manner.
c. The applicant, or any person associated with him as principal or partner or in a position
or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which such permit is
sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of any offense
involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any obscene show of any kind or of a felony
or of any crime involving moral turpitude or has not had any approval, permit, or license issued in
conjunction with the sale of alcohol or the provisions of entertainment revoked within the preceding
five years.
d. Granting the application would not create a public nuisance.
e. The normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and quiet of
the surrounding commercial center and nearby residential areas.
f. The applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of material
fact in the required application.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated hereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby denies the application.
Planning Division
1)All conditions of approval under Resolution No. 97-65 shall apply except
for conditions No. 1, 11, and 12.
2) This permit is amended to allow the following entertainment uses:
dancing, dance lessons with dance instructors, disc jockeys, live bands,
dance contests, singing contests, karaoke, costume contests, and
fashion contests excluding intimate apparel for men and women.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EP 97-04 - CLUB MATRIXX
October 11, 2000
Page 3
3) Secudty personnel shall be duly licensed, certified or trained and regularly
employed guards in a reputable security firm. A minimum of two security
personnel shall be required to be inside the premises. A minimum of two
security personnel on weekdays and three security personnel on
weekends, Fdday and Saturday, shall be required outside the premises.
One secudty person shall monitor the north parking lot, the second shall
monitor the south parking lot, and the third on weekends shall provide
general monitoring of the entire Thomas Winery Plaza complex. The
security personnel outside the premises shall remain on duty in the
parking area and outside adjacent areas of the facility to avert problems
such as loud noise, disorderly conduct from patrons or anyone in the
parking lot, loitering activities, and any other nuisances or disturbances.
All security personnel outside the premises shall wear distinctive shirts
with identifiable security patches.
4) After concert events or special events for the age group between 13 and
17, "teen night" without the serving of alcoholic beverages are allowed,
subject to the submittal of special security and safety plan for City Planner
and Police Department review and approval one month prior to the
scheduled event.
5) A fire inspection of fire clearances shall be completed to the satisfaction
of Fire Chief, prior to commencement of expanded entertainment.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Lan'y T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 11th day of October 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
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THE CITY 'OF
I~AN C II 0 CUC^MONGA
DATF~ October 11,2000
TO:. Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Kirt A. Coury, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-09 -
PATIEL - The development of a 10,944 square foot chumh with a religious
education school on 2.86 acres in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units
per acre), located at 9212 Base Line Road - APN: 202-242-09.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoninq:
North - Single Family Residential, Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
South - Neighborhood Commercial
East Single Family Residential, Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West Single family Residential, Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
B. General Plan Desi.qnations:
North Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
South - Neighborhood Commercial
East Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
West Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
C. Site Characteristics: The site is located on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 330 feet west of Hellman Avenue. The site is generally flat with less than
5 percent slope north to south. The lot is currently occupied by a vacant single-family
dwelling at the (front) southwest corner of the site. The remainder of the site is
undeveloped with native trees and grasses present. Single-family dwellings surround the
property on the north, east and west. Properly immediately south of the site is developed
with a retail commercial shopping center. Access to the site will be through an existing
drive approach on Base Line Road (Exhibit "B").
ITEM F
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 00-09 - PATIEL
OCTOBER 11, 2000
Page 2
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The project will consist of a 10,944 square foot church building with an office
area, classrooms, and a prayer room. Finish materials for the building exterior include
archway treatments to create horizontal and vertical visual interest, White/almond stucco
finish, and tile roofs. The proposed windows will be arched and treated with mullions. The
overall building height is proposed at 27 feet. Two minarets, 30 feet in height, mark the
front entrance. The columns will be tiered and stucco finished with concrete caps
(Exhibit "C"). ·
The applicant proposes to develop the property in three Phases. The first Phase will
consist of tenant improvements to the existing single-family dwelling to be converted to a
worship/education facility. In addition, the front parking lot and driveway approach will be
constructed as part of Phase one. Phase two will include the development of the main
prayer hall building and a majority of the central parking lot area. Construction time for
Phase two is estimated at approximately 2 years. Phase three of the proposed project will
include the construction of the office and classroom portions of the building, the remaining
parking lot area, and completion of the proposed landscaping. The time completion for this
phase is estimated at another 2 years (4 years from project approval). Since no elevations
were submitted for Phase two, staff recommends the design be subject to Design Review
Committee review, prior to issuance of building permits. The elevation should not have a
blank, unfinished appearance.
B. Desi.qn Review Committee: The Design Review Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman)
reviewed the project at their September 19, (Exhibit "H") and October 3, 2000; meetings
(October 30 minutes were not available at the time of preparation of this report). At the
October 3 meeting, the Committee recommended approval of the project provided the
applicant screen the proposed facility by adding landscaping at the north end of the
property to reduce the visual impact on the surrounding neighbors. The Committee also
asked that the applicant modify the front area site design to allow for a more expandable
-use of the front building area, as well as incorporate additional landscaping (Exhibit "F").
Lastly, the Committee directed the applicant to enhance the architecture of the north
building elevation (such as window treatments or arched insets) to provide additional relief
to the proposed wall.
C. Technical and Gradinq Committees: The Technical and Grading Committees reviewed
the project and recommended approval with conditions.
D. Neiqhborhood Meetin.q: A neighborhood meeting was held on July 12, 2000. Fourteen
people attended the meeting, which included property owners from the surrounding
residences to the north, east, and west of the subject site. The residents asked general
questions regarding access and increased traffic impacts to the site, operations of the
proposed facility, construction and development, and the architectural design of the
building. The residents expressed concerns regarding the potential impacts of the
development.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 00-09 - PATIEL
OCTOBER 11, 2000
Page 3
E. Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study has been completed by the
applicant. Staff has completed Part II of the Initial Study (Exhibit "G") and, the
Environmental Checklist, and has determined that there are no significant impacts
associated with the project. If the Commission concurs, then issuance of a Negative
Declaration would be in order.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all properbj owners
within a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECO.MMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit 00-09 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Bullet
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan/Grading Plan
Exhibit "C" - Elevations
Exhibit "D" - Floor Plans
Exhibit "E" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit "F" - Alternative Site Design
Exhibit "G" - Initial Study .
Exhibit "H" - Design Review Committee Minutes dated September 19, 2000
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
Location Map
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ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
O~o,R.nchoCu,omongo (Part I - Initial StudY)
Planning Division
(909) 4?7-2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS VVlI. I. NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant lo ensure
that the applicatio0 is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform wo[k required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this fora3 petlains: ///~ ?' c~ 7--A 0
Name&Addmssofdeveloperorpmjectsponsor: ~ ~[& ~'~E C~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~b~4
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Name & Address of ps.on pmpadng this fo~ fifdiffemnt f~m above): A ~ ~ ~A~ I~z ~ ~'
Telephone Number:.
EXHIBIT "G" /:: [ 0
INITSTD1 .VVPD - 4/96 Page 1
Infon~ation indicated by astedsk (°) is not required of non-constrcction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff.
· 1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site. and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into the site from the nodh, south, east and west;
views ~ and f/gm the site frore the pdmary access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant
features fr~m. the site. Include a reap showing location of each photograph.
4) Assessors Panel Numbe~ (a~ach additional sheet if necessa~):
'5) Gross Site Area (ac/sq. ft.):
*6] Net Site Area (total site size minus area of pubfic streets & proposed dedications):
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a descrfption of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page 2
9) Descdbe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including infon'nation on topography, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Descdbe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structuros. Attach photographs of significant features descdbed. In addition,
site all sources of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies):
10) Oescdbe the kno~ cultu~l ancot historical aspects of the site. Site all soumes of info~ation (~ks, published mpo~s and
o~1 histo~):
11) Desc~be any n~ise s~urces and their ~eve~s that p9w ~ffect the ~ite (aircraf~~ roadway n~ise~ etc~) and h~w they wi~~ a~ect -
proposed uses:
INITSTDI.~D - 4~ Page 3
Desc~be the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate desc/~ption of the site in terms of ultimate use which
will result from the prosed pmjecL Indicate if them are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
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13) Describe the surrounding properties, including infom~ation on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects.
Indicate the type o[ land use (residential. commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one.family, apartment houses, shops.
department stores, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yar~. etc.):
14) ~11 the p~posed p*ject change the pattern, scale or chancier of the su~unoing gene~ area of the pmjecl
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page
15) Indicate the type of shod-term and long-term noise to be generated, including soume and amount. How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods ,of sound proofing are proposed?
'16) d'cate p~po~e o top,cements of malum or scenic trees: .
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17) Indicate any bodie3 of water (i~cluding do~estic water supp#es) into which the site d~ins:
18) Indicale expe~ed amount of water usage. (See Attachmont A for usage estimates). For fudher clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (ga~day) Peak u~e (gamey) ~
,. Comme~ia~nd. (ge~6eylec)~: oo Peak u~e (ge~mi~ec) ~
Ig) In6ice~e p~pose6 metho6 of ~ewege ~i$po$el. $epti~ renk ~ Sewer. If $epfi~ tenks e~ pmpose~,
ARachment A for usage estimates). For fudher clarification, please contact the Cucamonga Coun~ Weter Distd~ et g~7.2Jg 1.
a. Residential (ga~day) .
20) Number of msidential units: ~ 1~
Detached (indicate ~nge of panel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
INITSTD1.WPD - 4/96 Page 5
Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) Anticipated range of sale pdces and/or rents:
Sale Pdce(s) $ to $.
Rent (per month) $ to $.
22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type:
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
24) Indicate the expected number of school childron who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in Attachreent B:
a. Elementary:
b. Junior High:
c, Senior High
COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT.W
2.5) Descdbe type ~~ use($) ~nd reaj~r functi~n(s) ~f c~mreercia~~ industda~ ~r instituti~na~ uses~~
26) Total.floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type:
28) Number of emp!oyees: Total: ~
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Provide brcakd~wn ~f anticipatedj~b c~assi~cati~n& inc~uding wage and sa~ary ranges~ as we~~ as an indica~i~n ~f the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessaG'):
30) Estimafion of the number of workers to be hired that curronlly resid~ in the Cily: JbO ~/,
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only. indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be
verified through the South Coast Air Quafity Management District. at (818) 572-6283):
'
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water~ $ewer~ f1m~ and ~d c~ntr~ agencie$ serving the pr~ject been c~nt~cted t~ determine their abi~ity t~ pr~vide
adequate service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response.
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33) In the known histo~ of this property, has there been any use. storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
hed3icides; fu~ls, oils. solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the matetfals and descdbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use. if
known,
34) wi~~ the prop~sed pmject inv~~ve the temp~rary ~r ~~ng~te~n use~ st~rage ~r discharge ~f hazard~us and/~r t~xic
materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? ff yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses. along with the storage and shipment areas, shaft be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify that the statereents furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my abilily, that the facts, statements, and information presented ara t~ue and
correct tot he best of my knowledge and belie~ I further understand that additional info/marion may be required to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be reade by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Conditional Use Permit 00-09
2. Related Files: N/A
3. Description of Project: The development of a 10,944 square foot church with a religious
education school on 2.86 acres in the Low Residential District, located on the north side
of Base Line Road between Lion Street and Hellman Avenue - APN: 202-242-09.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Islamic Center of Inland Empire, Inc.
9212 Base Line Road
Rancho Cucamonga, 91729
5. General Plan Designation: Low Residential
6. Zoning: Low Residential
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: North, east, and west of the site are single-family
residential dwellings, also to the east is a one-story church, south of the site is developed
with a retail commercial shopping center and a community center.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kirt Coury
Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors cheCked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning (X) Transportation/Cimulation ( ) Public Services
(X) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resoumes ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(X) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources
( ) Hazards (X) Aesthetics
(X) Water ( ) Cultural Resources
(X) Noise
(X) Air Quality ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance ( ) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(X) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Associate Planner
October 4, 2000
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an
explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a
discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: eot~,y unless
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (./)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potehtialmy Unless
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
vicinity?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
established community?
Comments:
a-d) The proposed expansion of the chumh is designed to conform to the Development
Code. No change or use of plan amendment is proposed.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unl~ ~
2. POPULATION AND HOUSI~G. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
hqusing?
Comments:
a-b) Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new
employees to the area.
c) The site was previously used as a single-family residence.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pot~,al~:,u..~ ~
3. GEOLOGIC PROB~ Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotefltJaJly Unless Ran
C) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
Comments:
a-c) No known faults pass through the site. It is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it
in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault. The Red
Hill Fault, or Etiwanda Avenue Fault, passes within 1/2 mile southeast of the site, and
the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 3 miles north. These faults are both
capable of producing Mw 6.0 - 7.0 earthquakes, respectively. In addition, the San
Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes, is .9 miles northeast of
the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is 12.5 miles
northeast of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking.
Liquefaction could occur at the site if a strong earthquake coincided with an extended
period of heavy rains raising the local water table. Soil type on-site and in the vicinity
is Tujunga-Delhi. These soils are relatively stable but subject to liquefaction when the
water table is relatively shallow. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will ensure
that geologic impacts are less than significant.
d) The site is not located near a body of water.
e) The site is relatively fiat, so landsliding or mudflows are not likely to occur.
f) The site is relatively flat, so grading in preparation of the building pad will be
minimal. Grading will create the necessary slope gradient to allow proper site
drainage.
g-h) Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Ramona-Arlington (Rc-AD/CD-2). The
Building and Safety Division, prior to issuance of building permits, will require a soils
report for compaction and foundation requirements.
i) The site contains no unique geologic or physical features.
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Significant
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pote~iallyUnless Then
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, (,/) ( )
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water related (V')
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration (v')
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any (,/')
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction (,/)
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either (,/)
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through intemeption of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (/)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (,/)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of (,/)
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
Comments:
a) The project is expected to result in changes in absorption rates and drainage
patterns. A final grading plan will show how stormwater runoff will be handled both
during construction and operation. Approval of grading plans and conditions
applied to the project by the City Engineer to ensure adequate site drainage will
make this impact less than significant.
b) The site is not located within the lO0-year flood plain.
c-e) The project site is not located near a body of water. The applicant will provide a
grading plan showing how stormwater runoff will be conveyed, prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
f-i) The project will not interfere with groundwater management practices in the area.
The site is not used for groundwater recharge.
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issues and Supporting Information Sources: po,..,,,~yu.~ ~..
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
Comments:
a-b) Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-
Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction, thero is
the possibi!ity of fugitive dust to be emitted from grading the site. Dust emissions
could be sufficient to warrant the use of water at this site as a standard condition of
approval for grading and earth-disturbing activities.
c-d) The proposed project is to construct a chumh building of 10,944 square feet. The
end use will not generate emissions that could cause climatic changes or
objectionable odors.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potaltially Unless Tha~
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
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Comments:
a) The project site is required to comply with standard conditions of approval for
provision of adequate ingress/egress from the site, employee/visitor on-site parking,
and emergency vehicle access. Compliance with conditions of approval will ensure
that project-related trips are less than significant. Traffic associated with a church
use is anticipated to occur at non peak-hour commute times. The church use will
generate traffic primarily in the evenings and on weekends.
b-d) The site is a rectangular parcel with a proposed entry driveway on Base Line Road.
On-site parking is proposed south of the church building. The building will be
accessible to emergency vehicles.
e-f) The proposed building will be set back from the street and will not pose a hazard or
barrier to pedestrians or cyclists.
g) The site is located over 6 miles from the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of
the flight path and will not be dangerous to users or aircraft.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiaJly UnleSS
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their ( ( ) ( )
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants,
fish, insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, ( ( ) ( ) (,/)
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ( ( ) ( ) (,/)
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and ( ( ) ( ) (v')
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ( ) ( ) (,/)
Comments:
ad-e) The project proposes development within an existing and fully developed residential
district. There is no wetland habitat on or in the vicinity of the site and because of
the development in the area, no wildlife corridors exist. The site is not identified on
maps as potential Delhi Flower Loving Fly habitat.
b-c) The site is currently occupied by a vacant single-family residence, with the
remainder of the site undeveloped with native trees and grasses present. No
endangered or sensitive species or habitats will be affected by this project.
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~mpact
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyUale~s ~
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposab
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
Comments:
a-b) The project will be required to conform with applicable City standards for energy
conservation.
c) The project site is not within a Mineral Resources Zone for aggregate material
(MRZ-2).
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pote~ally Unless Than
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ( ) ( ) (~')
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) (,/)
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential ( ) ( ) (,/)
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of ( ) ( ) ( ) (/)
potential health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments:
a) The proposed project does not include the storage, use or disposal of hazardous
materials.
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b-d) The project site is located in a developed residential area where roads are
constructed to accommodate planned land uses. The site will be developed under
the conditions of approval set forth by City departments to ensure that public health
and safety is not compromised.
e) The project site is not located in a fire hazard area.
I
Potentially
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
a-b) The proposed project will involve large gatherings of people and generate vehicle
trips which will increase existing noise levels, particularly for residents on the north,
east, and west sides of the project area. The project design includes buffering in
the form of landscaping, a block wall, and generous building setbacks to provide a
buffer and effectively decrease noise levels to acceptable levels for the adjacent
residential areas.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: POt..~y Unl~S
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (*/)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
Comments:
a-e) Fire Protection - The site, located near the corner of Base Line Road and Hellman
Avenue, is served, by a fire station near the corner of 19th Street and Amethyst
Avenue - approximately 1 mile northeast of the project site. Standard conditions of
approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the project.
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Police Protection - The proposed church addition may incrementally increase the
need for routine police protection services, consistent with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga General Plan and Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the
City Council.
Schools - The proposed church addition will not increase the need for schools.
Parks - The proposed church addition will not increase the need for park and
recreation services.
Public facilities -The proposed church addition will not significantly increase traffic
on adjacent streets.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
trnpa~
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) (,/')
b) Communication systems? ( ) (,/)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution ( ) (,/)
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) (./)
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) (,/)
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) (,/)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) (v')
Comments:
a-g) The proposed project will include the construction of an approximate 10,944 square
foot building to be used as a church with weekend school/classrooms. Existing
systems and utilities are available to the site. The proposed project will not require
major modifications or alterations to the existing utility systems.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources:
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (V')
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
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Comments:
a) The site is not identified by the General Plan as having a scenic vista, neither is
Base Line Road identified as a scenic highway.
b) The proposed church is a 10,944 square foot building with an office ama,
classrooms, and a prayer mom. The building exterior will include a white/almond
stucco finish with amhway treatments and a tile roof. The site will be paved and
striped for parking, and fully landscaped. These design elements are compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood, which is primarily single family residences. The
building has setbacks far in excess of City requirements which provide a buffer to
surrounding residences.
c) The project will include parking lot lights and various lighting on and around
buildings which could create light or glare on surrounding properties, in particular
the residential properties on the north, east, and west of the project area. As a
result, light fixtures will be shielded and directed away from residential areas. A
detailed lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, will be prepared prior to
issuance of building permits to provide proper shielding of light sources from
adjoining properties.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentJeJhi Unless ~
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposab
a) Disturb Paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) (/)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) (,/)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change, ( ) ( ) (,/)
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within ( ) ( ) (/)
the potential impact area?
Comments:
a-e) The site has not been identified in the City's Master Environmental Assessment as
containing historic or cultural resources. The site is located in a developed
residential area and to date, no resources have been uncovered in the vicinity of the
project site.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PoMfltJally Unless
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ( ) ( ) ( ) ' (7)
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (7)
Comments:
a-b) The proposed chumh expansion will not increase the need for park and recreation
services, nor will it affect any existing recreation opportunities.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiaity unless
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the ( ( ) ( ) (v')
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential ( ( ) ( ) (V')
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that ( ( ) ( ) (7)
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Poh~tiallyUnits Than
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have ( ) ( ) ( ) . (/)
environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) The project proposed is a church expansion. The site is currently occupied with a
vacant single-family dwelling. The church building will be developed within a
portion of the site that is undeveloped with native grasses present. No endangered
or sensitive species or habitats will be affected by this project.
b) Because of the relatively small size of the building site area, slightly less than 3
acres, and the type of use proposed, no short-term impacts were identified.
c) The project does not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable. The site is within a Low Residential area which allows chumhes
through approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The initial study did not identify any
impacts that could not be mitigated through the City's standard conditions of
approval.
d) The proposed chumh development on a 2.86 acre site would not cause substantial
adveme effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. The site is located in
a residential area near the corner of Base Line Road and Hellman Avenue.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500
Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
· General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
· Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit 00-09 Public Review Period Closes: October 11,2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Islamic Center of Inland Empire, Inc.
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at 9212 Base Une Road -APN: 202-242-09.
Project Description: The development of a 10,944 square foot church with a religious education school on
2.86 acres in the Low Residential Distdct (2-4 dwelling units per acre).
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially signiticant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the. project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) Them is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Divisioe at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
October 11. 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Kirt Coury September 19, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-09 - PATIEL - A
request to construct a new 10,944 square foot Church with religious education school on 2.88 acres
in the Low Re~idential District, located on the north side of Base Line Road between Lion Street and
Hellman Avenue - APN: 202-242-09.
Desiqn Parametem: The site is located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 330 feet
west of Hellman Avenue. The site is generally flat with less than 5 percent slope north to south.
The lot is currently occupied by a vacant single-family dwelling at the (front) southwest corner of the
site. The remainder of the site is undeveloped with native trees and grasses present. Single-family
dwellings surround the property on the north, east, and west. Also to the east is an existing church.
Property immediately south of the site is developed with a retail commercial shopping center.
Access to the site will be through an existing drive approach on Base Line Road.
The project will consist of a 10,944 square foot church building with an office area, classrooms, and
a prayer room. The building will be built on the 2.86 acres of land. The building will be self sufficient
with independent access, parking, and utility services. Finish materials for the building exterior
include archway treatments to create horizontal and vertical visual interest, reddish/brown split-face
block, and a tile roof. The proposed windows will be arched and treated with mullions. The overall
building height is proposed at 21 feet.
The applicant proposes to develop the property in three phases. The first phase will consist of
tenant, improvements to the existing single-family dwelling to be converted to a worship/education
facility. In addition, the front parking and driveway approach will be constructed as part of Phase
one. Phase two will include the development of the main prayer hall building and a majodty of the
central parking lot area. Construction time for Phase two is estimated at approximately 2 years.
Phase three of the proposed project will include the construction of the office and classroom
portions of the building, the remaining parking lot area, and completion of the proposed landscaping.
The time completion for this Phase is estimated at another 2 years (4 years from project approval).
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The primary design issue is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The
Development Code states that "Materials, colors, scale, and prominence of buildings in adjacent
land uses can be coordinated so there is a gradual transition from one land use to the another rather
than a sharp and displeasing contrast. Purely aesthetic details that are "tacked" onto a building to
cover up land use conflicts; however, will cause more harm than good. The architecture should
consider compatibility with surrounding character, including harmonious building style, form, size,
color, material, and roof line." The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee
discussion regarding this project:
1. Building Style/Form - Revise building style/form to a more residential character. The Prayer
Hall, as a 2-story building, will be the most visually prominent structure and is located at the
rear of the properbj surrounded by single-family homes. Introduce a combination of hip and
gable roof forms and eliminate flat parapet lines. The long flat parapet wall along the north
elevation is not consistent with the adjoining single-family homes.
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2. Building Size - Staff believes that the size of the proposed 2-story Prayer Hall, which stands
_ 21 feet high and has a footprint of 48 feet by 72 feet, is compatible with the area despite a
larger mass than the small single family residences in the area. The Site Plan orientation
place~ the Prayer Hall at the rear of the property with generous setbacks of 40 feet, 45 feet,
and 80 feet from the east, north and west property lines.
3. Color- Change building color to a light shade rather than brown. The existing house of the
subject site, the church to the east and the shopping center across Base Line Road all
feature white stucco.
4. Material - The proposed split face block material is not compatible because there are no
other split face block buildings in the immediate area. Change primary exterior wall material
to stucco consistent with the area.
5. Roof Line - Change mansard roof line to a combination of hip and gable roofs. The
neighborhood consists primarily of structures built prior to incorporation, including single-
family homes, a chumh, and the Lions Park Community Center East (former County library).
Although there is a mix of amhitectural styles and materials, it is significant to note that there
are no other mansard roofs in the area.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Provide more trees and decorative landscaping in northern portion of property encimling the
"proposed building to help screen visual impact of building on surrounding neighbors.
2. Incorporate angled parking with a landscape planter for parking spaces 19-50 as was done
for parking spaces 51-72.
3. Relocate trash enclosure further away from southeast comer of building. The proposed Site
Plan creates an undesirable continuation of asphalt paving right up to this comer of building.
Suggest moving over to the west side of site to be more convenient to the kitchen and
auditorium/dining hall.
4. Continue walkway from east side of building to the front side to provide pedestrian access
for east parking lot area.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the
modifications as recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Kirt Coury
The Committee recommended the applicant redesign the project according to staff's identified
"major" and "secondary" issues. The Committee expressed great concern relating to the site
design, and the architectural compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood. It was
recommended that the applicant work with staff regarding the mentioned issues, and that the item
be brought back at a later date for Design Review Committee review.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 00-09 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 10,944 SQUARE FOOT
CHURCH ON 2,86 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 9212 BASE LINE ROAD AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 202-242-09.
A. Recitals.
1. The Islamic Center of the Inland Empire has filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-09, 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 the 11th day of October 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed Public headng on the application and concluded said heating
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe 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 11,2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the construction of a 10,944 square foot church on 2.86
acres of land in the Low Residential District, located at 9212 Base Line Road; and
b. The property to the north, east and west of the subject site is zoned Low Residential
(2-4 dwelling units per acre), and the property to the south is zoned Neighborhood Commercial, and
c. The application contemplates the construction of a new Islamic Worship Center on
property owned by the applicant; and
d. The application contemplates the use of the new building from 5:30 a.m. to
9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for group worship and prayer services, and for childrens' school
purposes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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:
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a. The proposed use 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.
b. The proposed use, 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.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated
thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgement of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed
and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Based upon the changes which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no
significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife
depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff
reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission dudng the public
hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in
Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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 Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Plannin.q Division
1) If the prayer hall is built before the education wing, then its south
elevation shall be upgraded to avoid a stark, unadorned wall. This
intedm elevation design shall be reviewed by the Design Review
Committee before issuance of permits.
2) Additional landscaping and trees shall be provided at the north end of
the property to reduce the visual impact of the proposed building on the
surrounding neighbors, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3) Perimeter landscaping and the north property area landscaping shall be
planted with Phase I of the proposed development.
4) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of
the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
· 5) If operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon adjacent
businesses or residences, the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought
before the City Planner for consideration and possible termination of the
use.
6) Any signs proposed for the facility shall be designed in conformance
with the City's Sign Ordinance and shall require review and approval by
the City Planner, prior to installation.
7) Any expansion of proposed use, such as, but not limited to, a daycare
facility, not considered with this application will be subject to review and
approval of a new Conditional Use Permit application.
8) All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in a healthy growing condition, and shall receive regular
pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming.
9) All future building pads and parking areas that are graded shall be
seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall be
included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for
Planning Division approval pdor to the issuance of building permits.
10) The applicant shall work with staff regarding the line-of-site issue at the
northwest comer wall of the property in an effort to prevent'blocking
views of on-coming traffic for adjacent property owners.
11) A decorative block or masonry wall shall be erected along the perimeter
of the property wherever an existing fence is of a matedal other than
masonry or block (such as wood or chain link) or is not adjacent to the
property line. The applicant shall work with adjacent property owners to
resolve any double wall situations prior to the issuance of building
permits.
EnRineednR Division
1)" An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except for
the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Base Line Road shall be paid
to the City prior to issuance of building permits. The fee shall be the
City's full-adopted unit amount times the length of the property frontage.
2) Project drive approach shall be relocated to align as closely as possible
with an existing driveway on the south side of Base Line Road. Use a
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35-foot approach width (no median) measured from the proposed west
edge of the driveway, about 10 feet from the existing structure, as
shown on the approved Site Plan. On site the ddveway may taper to a
width that works with the layout of the parking lot.
a) Remove and replace existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk as
needed.
b) Protect existing R,?.6(s) signs in place or replace.
c) Provide one (1) 9500 Lumen HPSV street light.
d) Reconstruct existing sidewalk as needed to cress the ddve
approach at zero curb face.
e) Driveway accent paving shall be located outside the public right-
of-way.
f) Street improvement plans reflecting the above shall be submitted
to and approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
3) Provide limited access curb, per Standard Drawing 105-C, for the Fire
Access along the west property line. Relocation of the existing catch
basin is an option if curving the access route to avoid it cannot meet
Fire Safety criteria.
4) Final drainage study shall determine the increase in Q100 as a result of
developing~this site and whether {he increase can be accommodated by
the existing 18" CMP lateral and catch basin in Base Line Road.
Adequate mitigation measures shall be installed to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
5) All frontage improvements shall be installed with the first development
phase.
6) There are three separate phases planned for this development. A
grading concept for use in Phase II and Phase III areas shall be
submitted for review. The grading plan shall explain the method of
draining for these (incomplete) phased areas upon completion of the
first phase.
7) All utility upgrades required for the Phase Iii building site location shall
be installed in Phase I. Provide a plan, which shows all the
underground utility stubs to the building located in the Phase III area.
6. The Secretai'y to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
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Page 5
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Bred Bullet, 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 11th day of October 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-09
SUBJECT: 10,944 SQUARE FOOT ISLAMIC WORSHIP CENTER
APPLICANT: ISLAMIC CENTER OF INLAND EMPIRE, INC.
LOCATION: 9212 BASE LINE ROAD
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use
has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development
Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and __ __/
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be /
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building pern~its.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
10.Ail building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
'11. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to prov, idea single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Ail parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. Ail parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
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3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
5. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commemial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rote of one percent. The area for motomycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rote of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
4. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for /
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included __
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the __
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
8.All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the 3rinciples of __
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G, Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall raquire
separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs.
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H. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location /
of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: /
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of
service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g.Planning Division Project Number (i.e., 'I-I' #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal;
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
5,Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Division.
J, Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National
Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees
receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
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3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tractJparcel map recordation and __ I__1__
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / /__
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public __/ /
counter).
6. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area: __/ /__
a. Provide a reduced site plan (8 %" x 11") which indicates the non-buildable easement.
b. Recorded "Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable Easement,"
which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s).
c. Sample document is available from the Building and Safety Division.
K, New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering /
use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). __/__ __
3. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental __/__ __
Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC Table
5-A.
5. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table 5-A __/__ __
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with UBC Table 5-A. __/__ __
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City /
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4, The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
Registered Civil Engineer.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
;OMPMANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& I A.C. I Side-I Drive r Street I Street I Comm I Median r Bike J Other I
StreetName Gutter ..mt we,k lUoh .lTr..I ir.i, I,.,..dlir..I I
Base Line Read (b) (c) X X X (e)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e) Provide striping for left turns, both north and south as needed.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,, street lights, and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits
required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of
BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
(1)Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet
apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2)Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel with
pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all comers of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be /
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check. / /
4.Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be re.viewed by the City Engineer for conformance with __/__ __
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
N, Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting /
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: Base Line Road.
O. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2.Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a
sump catch basin on the public street.
P. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as ~;equired.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocafion of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho,Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
Q. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operatin§ costs for all
new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
R. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be: /
3,000 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b) (Increase).
X A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
X For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants
shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
2. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department pe~;sonnel.
3. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, __/__
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with a
4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be /
submitted to the Fire Distdct that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15.
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking,
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc. Contact
the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations.
7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of
sprinkler system.
8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X California Code Regulations Title 24.
9. Roadways within project shall complywith the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: __/__
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection Distdct Ordinance 32.
10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus.
11. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards.
12. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and clear
of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District requirements.
13. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, 6 /
inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
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14. A building directory shall be required, as noted below: / /
X Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s).
15. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall be __/__
submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details
and ordering information.
16. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire /__ __
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
17. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga __/__ __
Fire Protection District as follows:
X · $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply.
X $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building).**
· *Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
18.Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC,
UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
S, Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described
below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions hazardous to
life or property.
b. Places of assembly (except churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations).
NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY
CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL-BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITrAL OF PLANS.
NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS
BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE OF COMBINED CUT AND
FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED, STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A
CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
T. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power. /
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. Ail buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with __/__
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. --/--
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U. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within / /
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used,
V. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted ! /
from frame or track in any manner.
W. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime __/__/
visibility.
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THE CITY OF
I~AN C tl 0 CUCAMONGA
S'o. ff Report
DATE: October 11, 2000
TO:. Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY REVIEW 00-12 - ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT - A review of the
proposed site acquisition of an additional 2.12 acres of land for an elementary school site,
for a total of 12.12 acres, located in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units
per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP) on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, at Craig
Drive, north of Base Line Road - APN: 227-131-20.
ABSTRACT.: Under State law, the Office of the State Amhitect has the authority to review and approve
school facilities. In order "to promote the safety of pupils and comprehensive community planning," the
school district is required to solicit a written report from the Planning Commission prior to acquiring the
land. The Planning Commission is required to investigate the site and detail its recommendations, in
writing, to the school district.
BACKGROUND: On July 12, 2000, the Planning Commission reviewed a 10-acre elementary school
plan proposed for the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, south of the Southern Pacific railroad right-of-way.
At that meeting the Planning Commission concurred with the appropriateness of the site for an
elementary school as outlined in the July 12, 2000, staff report and meeting minutes.
The Etiwanda School District has now notified the City of its intent to include an additional 2.12 acres
south of the initial 10 acres in the school site.
SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surroundinq Land Use and Zonin.q:
North - Vacant land; ESP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
South - Vacant land; ESP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
East -Vacant and single-family residence; ESP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units/acre)
West - Single family residences; VCP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
I~J~4 G
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PR 00-12
October 11, 2000
Page 2
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
North - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
South - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
East - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
West - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
C. Site Characteristics: The site is vacant with native grasses.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Refer to the attached Planning Commission Report of July 12, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comments favoring the
additional acreage and affirm the previous comments on July 12, 2000, which will be forwarded in writing
to the school district for their consideration.
.
City Planner
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Letter from Etiwanda School District
Exhibit "C" - Planning Commission Report, July 12, 2000
Exhibit "D" - July 12, 2000 Planning Commission Minutes
John L. Golden, Jr. Board of Trustees
Superinte~lent Brynna R. Cadman
Rebecca M. Lawrence
Assistant Superintendent David W. Long
Douglas M. Claflin
Administrator for Business Sen/ices Mark H. Murphy
Shawn Judson Cecilia Solorio
Administrator of Personnel
Heidi M. Soehnel Mondi M. Taylor
Administrator of Special Programs
1883
P. O. Box 248, Etiwanda, California 91739
(909) 899-2451 FAX (909) 899-9463
September 27, 2000
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia 91730
Attention: Brad Buller
Re: Request to Render a Report as to the Conformity of the Etiwanda School District
Etiwanda Avenue potential Elementary School Site with the General Plan of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Dear Members of the Planning Commission:
As indicated in our June 16, 2000 letter to the Planning Commission, the Etiwanda School District
is interested m the school site on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, above Baseline Road, and south of the
railroad fight-of-way. The District has determined that an additional 2.12 acres of property located
immediately south of the approximate ten acre site previously specified in our June 16th letter will be
needed for the proposed elementary school site. Attached is a map of the additional property to be acquired
for the cunstmction of the elementary school.
Section 65402(c) of the Government Code and Public Resources Code section 21151.2 provide that
if a general plan has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired for public purposes until such
acquisition has been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to the conformity with the
adopted general plan. The Etiwanda School District hereby submits the request required by section
65402(c) of the California Government Code to the planning agency of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions.
Very truly ours,
D,/6figlas M. Claflin/~/
/Administrator for Bfisiness Services
ILG:pl
Enclosure
cc: Douglas N. Yeoman
Parker & Covert LLP
Staff Report
DA'rE: July 12, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Alan Warren, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY REVIEW 00-12 - ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT - A courtesy review of
the proposed site acquisition of approximately 10 acres of land for an elementary school
site, located in the Low-Medium Residential District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan (ESP) on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, adjacent to and south
of the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way. - APN: 227-131-15 and 23 through 27.
ABSTRACT: Under State law, the Office of the State Amhitect has the authority to review and approve
school facilities. In order "to promote the safety of pupils and comprehensive community planning," the
school district is required to solicit a written report from the Planning Commission prior to acquiring the
land. The Planning Commission is required to investigate the site and detail its recommendations, in
writing, to the school district.
SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surroundinq Land Use and Zoninq:
North - Building materials yards; ESP Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units/acre)
South - Vacant land; ESP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
East -Vacant and single-family residence; ESP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units/acre)
West - Historic church and single family residence; VCP Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units/acre)
B. General Plan Desi.qnations:
Project Site - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
North - Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units/acre) beyond the railroad right-of-way
South - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
East - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units/acre)
West - Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units/acre)
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PR 00-12
July 12, 2000
Page 2
C. Site Characteristics: The site is predominantly vacant with one single-family house of historical
significance. The house is in need of major refurbishment. There are mature Eucalyptus windrows
along the northern boundary (railroad right-of-way) and native Palms interspersed with numerous
mature Silk Oaks, along the Etiwanda Avenue frontage. The rest of the site is undeveloped with ,
native grasses.
The conceptual site plan addresses some of the traffic concerns by providing an extensive drop-off
area on site, along the Eitwanda Avenue frontage, and a school bus circle at the southwest corner.
The majority of the school buildings are clustered near the center with play areas along the site's
pedphery.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Etiwanda School District is proposing to purchase property to construct
a new elementary school. The conceptual design consists of approximately 50,000 square feet to
accommodate around 775 students in grades K through 5 with 30 teachers/administrators. Attendance
boundaries are not known.
ANALYSIS:
A. Land Use: The proposed school site is consistent with the Etiwanda Specific Plan which calls for a
proposed elementary school in this block. The property is located within the Etiwanda Avenue
Overlay Distdct (Exhibit "C") which encourages protection and enhancement of the visual and
historical character and quality of Etiwanda Avenue and its immediate surroundings through special
setbacks, building orientation, river rock curbing, and landscape treatment. In addition, the
Etiwanda Specific Plan calls for preservation of the Eucalyptus trees along Etiwanda Avenue.
Although public schools are not subject to the City's zoning regulations, we would encourage the
applicant to follow the spirit of these regulations whenever possible.
B. Traffic: ESP Policy 3.43.200 discourages traffic increases in the area as follows: "In recognition of
its historic character, discourage excessive traffic on Etiwanda Avenue, particularly north of Base
Line, in order to maintain current street widths and design character where possible, and to
carefully define those areas where change may be required because of traffic demand."
The location of an elementary school will increase traffic along Etiwanda Avenue at peak student
drop-off and pick-up pedods. Since the ESP shows this area as a potential elementary school site,
this situation could be considered as justification to accept the increased traffic for school purposes.
The Engineering staff has requested information from the school district regarding from where the
students are expected to travel (school attendance boundaries). A pedestrian activated signal may
be warranted for crossing to the school from the west side of Etiwanda Avenue and temporary
sidewalks may be needed on both sides of the street for students.
C. Historic Preservation: The palms and Silk Oaks along the frontage are part of the original Etiwanda
Avenue street tree plan and therefore should remain as part of any site development due to their
histodc significance.
The existing home, known as the "Fisher House," is designated a local Historic Landmark (#32)
and was built in approximately 1895. The District's plan shows the structure being included in the
site development off of a parking lot traffic circle at the southwest corner.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PR 00-12
July 12, 2000
Page 3
Other landmarks that are in proximity along Etiwanda Avenue include the Chaffey-Garcia House,
Etiwanda Congregational Church, Isle House and the Pacific Electdc Railroad Station. This
grouping of historic structures lends itself to form the basis of an historic district within Etiwanda.
D. Gradinq: Drainage issues affect most development within the Etiwanda area. A drainage study is
needed. The grading plan should be considered early in the planning process and should designed
so as not to significantly impact the surrounding properties and street. The proposed grading plan
and alternatives and should be evaluated in the environmental assessment process.
E. Investiqation: The proposed site acquisition does not require Design Review Committee review or
Technical Review Committee review; however, the site acquisition was investigated by the
Planning Division. The following comments are offered for the Planning Commission's
consideration:
1. Preserve the "Fisher House" on the site in a setting compatible with the structure's historic
context as a "citrus grove house." The house should be placed in an open setting of
approximately one acre in size with landscaping in keeping with the early 1900's. Placing the
house next to a busy drop-off area without sufficient buffer must be considered a significant
adverse impact to the structure's, historic context. The ideal location is at the northwest
corner of the site because it would complete the cluster of historic buildings (Pacific Electric
Station, Chaffey-Garcia House, Etiwanda Congregational Church, and the Isle House) at
each corner of the railroad corridor.
2. Preserve in place the Eucalyptus trees along the northern property line and the Silk Oaks and
palms along the Etiwanda Street frontage when developing the school site. Those that
cannot be preserved in place, should be relocated elsewhere on site if the age, size, and
health of the trees make replanting a viable alternative. Because the Windrows of Etiwanda
have been identified as a National Register eligible Rural Landscape Historic District, a
replanting plan should be an identified mitigation.
3. Decorative metal fencing, rather than chain link, should be used to secure the site. The
school's design should emulate the historic architectural styles of the community.
4. The school's site plan should be sensitive to the guidelines of the Etiwanda Avenue Oveday
Distdct and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The special Etiwanda Avenue setback requirement
of 25-30 feet (ESP Figure 5-25) in addition to the standard 20-foot setback should be
incorporated into the school site plan. The parking area and buildings should be set back
from the rock curb by 50 feet.
5. Street frontages should be improved to the standards of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
6. The school district should coordinate street improvements and access locations with the City
Traffic Engineer.
7. A Development Review application including, but not limited to, site plans, building elevations,
and landscape plans should be submitted to the City for a courtesy review.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PR 00-12
July 12, 2000
Page 4
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide comments, which will
be forwarded in writing to the school district for their consideration.
· Respectfully submitted,
City Planner
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Letter from Etiwanda School District
Exhibit "B2" Conceptual Site Plan
Exhibit "C" - Etiwanda Avenue Overlay Distdct Regulations
Exhibit "D" - Etiwanda Avenue Overlay Distdct Map
Exhibit "E" - Photos of the "Fisher House"
Exhibit "F" - Engineering Preliminary Review Comments
PR- 00- 12 Location Map
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Gene Newton ~ Board of Trustees
Superintendent ~ Brynna R. Cadman
David W. Long
John L. Golden, Jr.
Deputy Superintendent Mark H. Murphy
_ Cecilia Solorio
Rebecca Lawrence Mondi M. Tay
Assistant Superintendent
1883
P.O. Box 248, Etiwanda, California 91739
(909) 899-2451 FAX (909) 899-1656
RECEIVED
June 16, 2000 ~
City of Rancho Cucamonga JUN ~ 0 ~'~t~
10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 City ¢,! Rancho Cucamon~c
~ Division
Attention: Brad Buller
Re: Request to Render a Report as to the Conformity of the Etiwanda School
District Etiwanda Avenue potential Elementary School Site with the
General Plan of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Dear Members of the Planning Commission:
The Etiwanda School District is interested in the school site on the east side of
Etiwanda Avenue, above Baseline Road, and south of the railroad right-of-way. The size
of the potential site is approximately ten acres. Attached is a map of the site with a
preliminary school plan represented. Also, included in this plan is the relocation of the
Fisher House. As our initial discussion have indicated, the District is willing to work
cooperatively with the City in an effod to place this historical structure.
Section 65402 (c) of the Government Code and Public Resources Code section
21151.2 provide that if a general plan has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired
for public purposes until such acquisition has been submitted to and reported upon by the
planning agency as to the conformity with the adopted general plan. The Etiwanda School
District hereby submits the request required by section 65402 (c) of the California
Government Code to the planning agency of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions
Verytruly yours, /
John L. Golden, Jr.
Superintendent
C: Mr. Clayton Parker
Parker, Covert and Chidester
Etiwanda Specific Plan Part II, Chapter 5
.300 EIOL - Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District
.301 Purpose:
In addition to meeting the p~'ovisions of Chapter 3, it is the intent of the E/OL District
to protect and enhance the visual and historical character and the quality of
Etiwanda Avenue and:its immediate surroundings.
.302 E/OL Distdct Boundaries:
E/OL Distdct provisions shall apply to all properties located within 200 feet of the
centedine of Etiwanda Avenue, between Foothill Boulevard and 24th Street.
.303· Conditi0nal Use PermitRequired:
Ail proposed developments shall be subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit~ .exceptas follows:··
(a) Single or two family residences developed in accordance with the provisions
of the ER or VL Districts.
(b) Single family ;esidences constructed On existing legal lots of record.
.304 Special Requirements:
Etiwanda Avenue Setback: · 30 feet average, 25 feet minimum.
Structures facing Etiwanda Avenue shall be separated by a ·minimum of 25 feet.
All structures shall be designed to enhance and reinforce the visual·and historical
character and quality of Etiwanda Avenue.
While no specific architectural styte is required, the-style selected shall reflect the
traditional architectural styles found along Etiwanda Avenue. The use of field stone
as a major design element is strongly encouraged.
Residential structures containing more than one dwelling ·shall be designed to
present an image of large single family structures. Careful attention to the placement
of entrances~garages and private open. space areas shall be required to reinforce
the single family image.
Fr0n~ ~ard iandscapiqg Shall be consistent with the streetscape theme for Etiwanda
Avenue, Figure 5-26. All such landscaping and associated irrigation shall be
installed p~'igr,to c~ccupancy. '
All new development shall be required to restore and/or reconstruct the stone
curbing along Etiwanda Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the City limits in
conformance with adopted City standards acceptable to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
Photographic documentation of the condition of the curbing shall be provided prior
to issuance of construction permits.
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Community Service
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - ENGINEERING DIVISION
PROJECT PRELIMINARY REVIEW COMMENTS
To, Planning Division: ALAN Project No. PR 00-12
APN 227-131-15 & 23-27
Applicant(s): Etiwanda School District Location: ElS Etiwanda Avenue
N/O Base Line Road
P&E Meeting 7/5/00 By _~,~ '7/3/0-d Ckd ~~ 7~'3-0V
Courtesy Review by Planning Commission at its meeting(on July 12, 2000
COMMENTS:
1. Expand the Site Plan to show surrounding land uses, existing driveway locations within 200 feet
(north, south and across the street) and label the SANBAG right-of-way.
2. Provide a Site Utilization Map indicating areas from which students will be walking and where they
will cross Etiwanda Avenue. Install a pedestrian activated signal for a school crossing of Etiwanda.
Install temporary asphalt sidewalks off site on both sides of Etiwanda for school age pedestrians.
3. Identify the location of the school's main entrance gate on the Site Plan. Show a pedestrian path on
site from the Etiwanda Avenue pedestrian signal to the main entrance gate.
4. Dedicate an additional 4 feet of right-of-way for Etiwanda Avenue (44 feet measured from the street
centerline).
5. Etiwanda Avenue shall be fully improved upon development. Widening may not be required,
but existing cobble curb and gutter shall be repaired as needed (see Standard Drawing 105-B):
Recent projects north and south 0f this site used a 46-foot curb-to-curb dimension and removed
and replace existing pavement as needed. Install a 5-foot property line adjacent sidewalk (about
15 feet back of curb) and street trees per attached Etiwanda Specific Plan figure 5-25. Install
street lights and "No Parking Any Time" (R26) signs to City standards.
6. Street improvement plans, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and
approved by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed in public rights-of-way, fees
shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's office.
Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public improvements, prior to the issuance of a
City construction permit.
7. In accordance with the attached "Existing Overhead Utility Requirements" handout, development
will be required to underground existing overhead utilities along Etiwanda Avenue when the
street improvements are installed.
8. Provide a conceptual Grading Plan that shows how the site will be drained. If the east side of the
site will be raised to drain to Etiwanda Avenue, site boundary cross sections shall show the
resulting edge conditions along the east and south property lines. Developed flows cannot cross
property lines without easements or written drainage acceptance agreements from the adjacent
property owner(s).
9. Provide a drainage study to determine the increase in runoff (Q100) to Etiwanda Avenue as a
result of developing this site. Determine whether additional catch basins are needed on the east
side of Etiwanda Avenue and how far north of its existing terminus the local storm drain in
Etiwanda needs to be extended. It currently ends about 60 feet south of this site.
10. The site is located in Area 8 of the attached Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Drainage Policy. That
policy calls for installation of an interim master plan basin along East Avenue south of the I-15
Freeway to replace a temporary facility on the south side of Base Line Road north of the I-15
Freeway. The master plan storm drain in Base Line would need to be extended east to and south
along East Avenue at the same time. Property for the interim basin shall be acquired by the
developer.
11. Drive approaches shall conform to City Standard Drawing 101, Type C. Minimum width is 35 feet.
Driveways shall be spaced at least 300 feet apart, since this is an Arterial street.
12. Bus turning radii should be plotted to be sure the bus loading area can accommodate buses.
13. The student drop offlane should accommodate two lanes for cars. There should be one 12-foot
through lane and the curb lane shall be 20 feet wide.
14. Provide sufficient off street parking.
15. Line of Sight designs shall be provided for all project driveways, in accordance with the attached
policy.
2 of 2
STONE I TOP OF CURB
FRONT VIEW
EDGE TOP OF CURS TO PRESENT
V SMOOTH APPEARANCE
,/2. I rye:.
WHEN REOUIR/D t E~END
1~ ~ DOWEL
COBBLE CURB ~ GUTTER
NOTES:
1. COMMENCE BY POURING DRIVE APRON AND/OR GUII'ER SECTION WITH
REINFORCEMENT IN PLACE AND WET SET THE FIRST COURSE OF COBBLES.
2. FINISH LAYING OF COBBLE FACE USING MORTAR PER STANDARD
SPECIFICATION 201-5 CLASS.
3. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION BY POURING BACK PORTION OF CURB AND THE
TOP CAP WITH LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT IN PLACE.
4. CONCRETE SHALL BE 610-D-2500 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE.
5. COBBLE SHALL BE CLEAN SMOOTH ROUNDED STONES OF UNIFORM SIZE
SELECTED TO PRODUCE A STAGGERED TWO-COURSE CURB FACE WITH
__ OCCASIONAL INCLUSION OF LONGER SINGLE STONE ELEMENTS.
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
.- ~. I COBBLE- CURB & GUTTER '
,,>~lcrl~ ENG EER DATEI USE WITH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBUC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
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AVENUE
North Of of Summit
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ETIWANDA AVENUE
North of Baseline / South of SPRR
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CITY OF RANCHO C'UCAMONGA POLICY-. · ·
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REGARDING ~" ~ """ ' '
INTERSECTION LINE' OF SIGHT DEiERNINATIOfl, " ~" '" '"? " :: ":"
DEFINI.TION OF AREAS OF CONCERN, :: ~ ,, ,. . .
AND.LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS .... ·
ALL INTERSECTIONS, INCLUDING MAJOR DRIVEWAYS, REQUIRE DESIGNS USING IJ:INE:.. OF, SIGHT:·
CONSIDERATIONS to ensure protection of the heal'th?safety and welfare Of ~h~. :
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Line of sight determinations define AREAS OF coNcERN.fbr which a~careful a~d"~']..~'.
thoughtful design shall be'developed. This desigi~"'~ifi'gt meFge' the s~il.,)..sof,..th~': ' "'".'~::~'-";'": ....
developer's landscape architect and traffic e'ngi'fie~ as well a~ the:'.ci~-.il-; ,- .~-.
engineer !'. : , -~. . ..
The resultant design· may not produce a clear zone but must include a'~bl~nd!,of~
appropriate landscaping as well as s~gns,'poles,.:fences.and other abo~e, groWnd..::.
facilities that result in'a .design that 'PROVIDE.S'~EQUATE- VISIBILI~T~..and:'A? .......
PLEASING, APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPE DESIGN. :
Intersection lines of sight are det:ermined using gr~'phic· p.~ocedur.'es .~ith l~he:~'~ ~!." '~'
distances given on Figure I. An appropriate des~gn:,:3~.g-.,then-'det~enni'ned for 'the,.
defined areas of concern using the followimg notes.'~nd'£igures: :
I. S distance is measured along the centelri~ne'i'~'~t~ 'street:' ! i' ;'i i.:"F',
2. Designs based on intersection lines of sight shall be (nc'~ud{d i.n t:he
grading'plan, any landscaping plan, all street improvement plan~a~d
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pertinent plan. · .... · .? .,r ~:',"::""' .' ........ '-~ .......
a. Where slopes, mounding Or la'ndscapin~ might obstr{Jct~the v(e.w"i~'"~..F::Ft'-:
an AREA OF CONCERN, cross sectional views sha:l'l 'b~ Crovided~'us~ng~'~,5'~f~:t,:-'.i:'.-:~.5~-~::.:
control point elevations at. each .end Of ea'~h, section. :""'"'"" ' ....... ' ......
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3. All engineers involved w'ith intersectjan..and/or inters~ct~.oo~l~ne~o~: .. --
sight designs shall be mindful of.. pos'sible pedestrian traff.~c,J e~pe~ally. '
children, and consider their safety and well being of primary i~po~ta~ce!i
4. Street and median trees shall be the designated v~ri~;tyi! I.? ~hes
designated tree is a low branching variety (i.e. pine trees), t~e ~treet~trees
must not be placed in an area of concern, but in an area acco~dated~:by~a ~treet.
tree easement. In areas where planting is limited, an alternate s.tr~et~tre_e ~ay~
be considered by the Engineering Division. ~ ~ ~. :]
5. Appropriate surface or plant materials are any which wil!'~n.o~ u~tim~tely
exceed two feet above the curb in height {including meunds and}s~op~s)~' Such
materials are turf, gazania~_ or hardscape. · i': j ~ }
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6. Walls, fences and other like elements that restrict the view in the
...: ..: areas bf concern shall not be permitted.
: · 7. At locations where future development and/or City projects are likely
· ; ~ i;o ~increase the needed line of sight distances, the developer shall design his
:; ::. ~la~s to acconmaodate the future work or provide a cash deposit to provide for the
· ~." :fut0re. implementation in affecte'd areas of concern.
: ~ . ~. 8. The developer's engineer~ and landscape architect shall provide in their
~es~gn sufficient lines of sight for controlled intersection approaches such that
'i ':' ~de~uate visibility of the signs, and/or signals ensures safe, ready stopping.
-- .. 9. The line 6f,. sJght considerations for private streets shall be the same
as for public s~reets.
THE FO[LOWING FIGURES ~HOULD BE USED AS GUIDELINES IN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS: '
;"- ~ ;: ~ I~ ..General Concepts
·:, : II. Area of Concern - Parkways
~ - : ' .~ III. Area of Concern - Medians
.:..~ ..~ "~ ~' ~ t'v".:-~."~A'rea'.Of Concern Clear Zone for Med'ian~.& Parkways
:- · - App~,oved and"A,dop.ted: ' "' ' '
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Left. and Right Turn Ou~
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STREET FOR FURTHER DESCRIP-FfON SEE
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%~ LOCAL , J 2001 8' 4' / 4' )' 18
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GENERAL CONCEPT INTERSECTION · ·
LINE OF SIGHT DESIGhl.
UNACCEPTABLE DESIGN
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ADEQUAT~ DESIGN
AREA OF CONCERN
iNTERSECTION
Parkway LINE OF SIGHT DESIGN
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UNACCEPTABLE DESIGN
LAND<:CAPr.. £L[i~.[iiTS ar:O/OR P. OUIIDIII,':
~HALL ~IOT ~ZC~O 2~' ~. GROJTH
TOP OF CU~. E~c~PT FOR ~F~OV[O ' '
5T~T T~S. ~[~ CL~R ZaN~
AREA, OF CONCERN
Medians LINE OF SIGHT DESIGN II1
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'Parkway - Median'
UNACCEPTABLE DESIGN
TREES,. YOUNG AND ~TURE, SHALL PROVIDE
A CLEAR ZONE FREE OF 8RANC)IES ANO G~p~TH
FROH 2~" ABOVE IHE CURD )0 6'6" ADOYE CURB:
SHRUBS AND GROUND COVERS SH~L BE SUCH ]HAT
THEIR ULTI~TE GRONTH HEIGHT-WILL NOT EXCEED
4' fi" CLEAR ZONE
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parkway I]- M~dian
ADEQUATE DESIGN
AREA OF CONCERN ~
F~E
INTERSECTION
Clear Zone for Medians and Parkways LINE OF SIGHT DESIGN
F. PRELIMINARY REVIEW 00-12 - ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT - A courtesy review of the
proposed site acquisition of approximately 10 acres of land for an elementary school site, located
in the Low-Medium Residential Distdct (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan (ESP) on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, adjacent to and south of the Southern Pacific
Railroad dght of way. -APN: 227-131-15 and 23 through 27.
Alan Warren, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Tolstoy noted that the staff report recommended the Eucalyptus trees be preserYed.
He asked the age of the trees.
Mr. Warren replied he was not sure of the age, but they are substantial and have large canopies. He
indicated they may be on-site or they be on the Southern Pacific Railroad site.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt they were pretty old. He cautioned that many times they are rotten in the
center. He recommended that they be carefully inspected and removed if they are not sound
because he did not want to subject children to danger.
Chairman McNiel invited public comment.
John Golden, Superintendent, Etiwanda School District, P. O. Box 248, Rancho Cucamonga, stated
he was pleased to speak to the Commission regarding the project. He noted the School District has
experienced significant growth and said they try to develop good education programs and beautiful
sites. He indicated they are having difficulty finding sites and getting funds. He stated the School
Board has been sensitive to the histodc location and incorporating the Fisher House should not
present a problem. He said the architects have done a sample plan to have the house near the
parking lot. He said they are willing to make changes in their site plan.
Chairman McNiel asked how many students are in the School District.
Mr. Golden replied they currently have 7,700 students in nine schools and will open a new school in
the fall and will have 8,600 students. He said they will open their eleventh school in September 2001
but need another site centrally located in the area.
Chairman McNiel asked what percentage of students live in Rancho Cucamonga.
Mr. Golden replied approximately two thirds.
Chairman McNiel asked if there are any proposed sites in Fontana.
Mr. Golden replied that sites have been dedicated but developers have not yet purchased. He said
their next school will be in Fontana.
Commissioner Tolstoy commended the School Distdct for its efforts to save the Fisher House. He
thought it would be an asset to the school and noted that other historical structures are located
nearby.
Chairman McNiel agreed it would be a wonderful opportunity.
Commissioner Tolstoy requested some historical information on the house.
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Jim Frost, 12996 Victoda Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated the Fisher house was the site of the
first telephone company. He said the Community Services Oveday Distdct was initially adopted to
allow uses other than residential. He felt that Commissioner Tolstoy was probably right regarding the
trees and believed the use of Silk Oaks may need to be readdressed because they are being topped.
He thought the School Distdct has a significant opportunity to utilize the histodc site. He noted the
school is needed.
Chairman McNiel asked if Mr. Frost had any comments with respect to architecture.
Mr. Frost hoped it would be Larry Wolfe or someone of his ilk.
Mr. Golden indicated that a small architectural firm from Redlands had been selected. He said they
are a small firm that is sensitive to Board requests and suggestions. He stated they have a
prototype plan for but they take community input on layout and aesthetics. He said they look forward
to working with the community.
Brad Buller, City Planner, commented that the School District has been very cooperative in
considering City staff's input since Mr. Golden became Superintendent.
The Commission supported staff's recommendations and directed staff to forward comments to the
School District.
-_'NTS
comments at this time.
G. ELECTION OF PLANNI ~IMISSION OFFICERS
Commissioner Tolstoy sugg status quo be maintained.
Commissioners Stewa
Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by ~o elect Larry McNiel as Chairman and Rich
Macias as Vice Chairman. Motion carried by the vote:
AYES: MAClAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, )LSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carded
H. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Mannerino questioned when the General Plan Tasl lain
and stated he and Commissioner Macias would be kept busy by those meetings.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, indicated task force meetings would probably resume in August.
is hoped the General Plan will be to City Council in February or March 2001.
Planning Commission Minutes -6- July 12, 2000