HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-093 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2023-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2023-00142, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE ONE (1)
WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING TOTALING 86,194
SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE NEO-INDUSTRIAL (NI) DISTRICT,
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WHITTRAM AVENUE
BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND HICKORY AVENUE AT
13045 WHITTRAM AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF—APNS: 0229-162-05, -04,-11,-12,AND-13.
PURSUANT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.14.060 AND
17.20.060.D
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, Patriot Partners,filed an application for the approval of Conditional
Use Permit DRC2023-00142 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. Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.20.030.D,which establishes that the
approving authority for industrial buildings over 75,000 square feet is the City Council; and
3. On June 28, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
adopted Reoslution 23-14 recommending approval to the City Council.
4. On August 16, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on
that date.
5. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is herebyfound, determined, and resolved bythe City Council
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Council 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 the City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on August 16, 2023, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property generally located on the south side of
Whittram Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue; and
b. The project site is located on the south side of Whittram Avenue between
Etiwanda Avenue and Hickory Avenue. The site is comprised of five (5) parcels with an
existing single-family home and office on one of the parcels. The project site is square in
shape, with frontage (width) of about 514 feet along Whittram Avenue and a depth of
approximately 516 feet north to south. Whittram Avenue frontage is currently not improved
with curb, gutter, and sidewalks; and
C. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the
project site and adjacent properties are as follows:
-Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant/Industrial Neo Industrial Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
North Industrial Neo Industrial Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
South Industrial/Rail Industrial Industrial Employment(IE)
Employment District
East Industrial Neo Industrial Neo Industrial (NI)
Employment District
West Industrial Neo Industrial Neo-Industrial (NI)
Employment District
d. The 86,194 square foot building consists of one (1) office area (2,500
square feet), one (1) mezzanine area (2,500 square feet), and a warehouse area (81,194
square feet). The office and mezzanine will be located on the first floor at the northwest
corner of the building. There will be one (1)employee break area located on the west side
of the building measuring approximately 300 square feet; and
e. The building will feature a modern design featuring a combination of
perforated and matte black panels, asymmetric window placement, and sharp angles,
resulting in a unique eye-catching design. The side and rear elevation of building carry the
respective front elevations' design elements resulting in a dynamic, yet cohesive
architectural treatment throughout the entire site. Downspouts will not be visible from the
exterior on any elevation of the building as they will be routed through the interior of the
building. The loading dock area, dock doors,trailer parking stalls and vehicle parking stalls
will be located on the west and south portions of the building and will be screened from
public view by an 8-foot high wrought iron gate. Access to the site would be provided on
Whittram Avenue via a 40-foot driveway at the northwestern corner of the site; and
f. The project complies with all development standards including building and
parking setbacks, floor area ratio and landscape coverage as shown on the following table:
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Development Standard Required Proposed In Compliance?
Front Yard 25' 31'-9" YES
Interior Side Yard 5' /5' 58'/40' YES
Rear Yard 0' 0' YES
Floor Area Ratio 40% - 60% 48.3% YES
Building Height 75' Max 41'-6" YES
Open Space/Landscape 10% Min. 12.8% (22,923 sf.) YES
Area
g. The parking requirement is based on the proposed mix of office and
warehouse floor areas in the building. The project is required to provide 20 vehicle parking
stalls for the office and mezzanine use and 41 vehicle parking stalls forthe warehouse use.
The project is also required to provide one (1)trailer stall for every dock door. The project
provides 9 trailer stalls for the 9 dock doors on site. The following table breaks down the
projects parking calculation:
Type of Use Square Parking Ratio #of Spaces #of Spaces
Footage Required Provided
Office/Mezzanine 5,000 4/1,000 sf 20 20
1 per 1,000 sf for first
20,000 sf; 1 per 2,000 sf
Warehouse 81,194 for the next 20,000 sf; 41 41
and 1 per 4,000 sf for the
remaining sf
Total 61 61
Required # of Trailer #of Taller Parking
Parking . Provided
9 9
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan in which the site is
located. The underlying General Plan designation is Neo-Industrial Employment District
which encourages industrial uses with buildings featuring modern designs. The proposed
project includes the construction of a warehouse/distribution building totalling 86,194
sqaure feet consisting of one (1) office space, one (1) mezzanine area, and warehouse
area. The building design features a modern design with window glazing and a combination
of perforated and matte black panels; and
b. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose of the Development
Code and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located in. The purpose of the Neo-
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Industrial Zone is to support a complementary mix of uses such as, research and
development, light and custom manufacturing, engineering and design services, etc. This
zone encourages light industrial activities with low environmental impacts and supports the
growth of creative industries, incubator businesses, and innovative design and
manufacturing.Although, no specific use or tenant is currently proposed for the building at
this time, the development of this building will accommodate industrial uses in the future;
and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the use
being proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints that
would make conduct of the use undesirable. The proposed project is physically suitable for
this type of development in the Neo-Industrial zone as it is surrounded by similar uses,
density, and intensity in the area. The proposed project provides adequate access and
utilities to the development.
d. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use
would be compatible with the existing and other permitted uses in the vicinity including
transportation and service facilities. The proposed project is similar in design, location, size,
and operating characteristics of existing uses in the vicitnity. The proposed project is
surounded by existing warehouse/distribution uses.
e. Granting the permit would not constitute a nuisance or be injurious to
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially
injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the
property is located. The potential land uses that would be associated with this project are
consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of
the community. The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding the subject
property is Neo-Industrial (NI) and Industrial Employment (IE) zones.
f. The proposed use will not pose an undue burden on city services, including
police, fire, streets, and other public utilities, such that the city is unable to maintain its
current level of service due to the use. The proposed project is not expected to pose a
burden on City services beyond that which is typical for a smiliarly sized industrial
warehouse buildings.
g. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects. The General Plan
Land Use and Zoning designation for the project site are Neo-Industrial Empolyemnt
District and Neo-Industrial zone, respectively,which permits the development and operation
of a warehouse/distribution building of the proposed size and configuration. The project
complies with the City's development standards and design guidelines, including setbacks,
height, lot coverage, and design requirements. The project site is located within the City
limits and is surrounded by existing industrial development and City infrastructure. The
following are the five environmental factors that need to be analyzed in order to determine
that the project, respectively, qualifies for the Categorical Exemption:
a) Traffic: A Trip Generation Analysis and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening
Analysis (Dudek, May 2023) was prepared for the project which determined that
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the number of trips generated by the project would not create a significant impact.
The proposed warehouse distribution use will create an estimated 148 daily trips
(or 218 passenger vehicle equivalent trips),with 21 AM peak hour trips and 23 PM
peak hour trips occurring on a typical weekday. The Project would generate a low
number of daily traffic and peak hour trips and would not cause a measurable
operational effect on local roadways. In addition, the Project would not generate
250 or more new daily trips(both for actual vehicles and passenger car equivalent
vehicles).
b) Noise: A Noise and Vibration Analysis Report was prepared for the project. The
analysis determined that the construction and operational noise levels would not
exceed the City's noise thresholds and no mitigation measures were necessary.
c) Air Qualitv: Based on the Air Quality Assessment(Dudek, May 2023)prepared for
the project, emissions generated during construction and operation would not
exceed South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD's) significance
thresholds. Similarly,the emissions would also not exceed the localized significant
thresholds, carbon monoxide hotspot, or toxic air contaminant significance
thresholds for sensitive receptors during construction. It was determined that the
project would not exceed screening levels established by the California Office of
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
d) Water Quality: The project includes an engineered stormwater drainage system
designed consistent with these requirements, as well as those set forth in the
Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the Project.
The City Council has reviewed the Planning and Economic Development Department's
determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the
staffs determination of exemption.
4. Based upon the finidings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, the City Council hereby approve the project subject to each and every condition set
forth below and in the attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 161h day of August, 2023.
6'0en_ni'sj Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
A'anice LCReynolds, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing-Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 161h day of
August, 2023.
AYES: Hutchison, Michael, Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kennedy, Stickler
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 17'h day of August 2023, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
jkee',"�.
nice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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