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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-125 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2023-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE EPICENTER MASTER PLAN,ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO A CERTIFIED RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2020 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIAy ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared an Epicenter Master Plan for the city-owned parcels that make up the area commonly known as the Epicenter Sports Complex, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Master Plan is collectively referred to as the `Plan." 2. On November 8, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the Plan and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. On December 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Conducted a noticed public hearing on the Plan and concluded said hearing on that date. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Reso_ NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Planning Commission hereby 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 December 20,2023, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this City Council hereby finds as follows: a. The Plan area consists of city-owned parcels commonly known as the Epicenter Sports Complex, consisting of Quakes Stadium, Sofive Soccer Center, Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center, Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Facility and Parking, associated parking lots and a City owned vacant lot at the northwest corner of Rochester and Arrow.; and Resolution No. 2023-125- Page 1 of 4 1 b. The parcels that are subject to the Plan include APN's 229-012-73 and - 74, 0229-012-01,-02,-03,-09,-10,-22,-23,-72; and C. No privately owned parcels are subject to this Plan. d. The City prepared the Plan, which is included as Exhibit "A," to this Resolution and are hereby incorporated by this reference as set forth in full. e. The Plan conforms to and does not conflict with the goals, policies, and implementation programs of the General Plan, including, without limitation, the Housing and Land Use Elements thereof, and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan. f. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA" (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 of seq. and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City Council, in December 2021, certified the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update 2020 Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR(SCH No. 2021050261 for the City's adoption of the 2020 General Plan Update ("PIanRC" and Climate Action Plan, and adopted findings pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines ("Certified FEIR". No new information has become available and no substantial changes to the circumstances under which implementation of the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan has been undertaken since the certification of the FEIR occurred. The proposed Amendments would not substantially increase the severity of effects relative to the environmental topics analyzed in the Certified FEIR, nor would the proposed Plan require new mitigation measures or alternatives. An Addendum to the Certified FEIR for the PIanRC and Climate Action Plan was prepared for the adoption of the Plan pursuant to CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. The City Council has reviewed the Addendum to the Certified FEIR attached to the staff report accompanying the proposed Plan, along with the Certified FEIR, and, hereby finds the following: (1 Based on this evidence and all evidence in the record, concur with Planning Department staffs determination that the proposed Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment and an Addendum is the appropriate level of environmental review under CEQA; (2 In the exercise of its independent judgment, conclude that the Addendum accurately describes the environmental ramifications of the adoption the Plan; (3 Based on the evidence in the record, including the Addendum, that the Plan does not require supplemental or subsequent environmental review because the Epicenter Master Plan (i is not a substantial change to the PIanRC and Climate Action Plan analyzed under the Certified FEIR that would require major revisions to the previously Certified FEIR, (ii is not a substantial change in the circumstances under which the PIanRC and Climate Action Plan are being undertaken that would require major revisions to the Certified FEIR, and (iii do not constitute new information of substantial importance that was not known at the time the FEIR was certified; Resolution No. 2023-125 - Page 2 of 4 (4) Find that if the Plan is adopted by the City Council, the impacts associated with the adoption of the Plan would be the same or less than those identified for the PlanRC and Climate Action Plan in the Certified FEIR, for the reasons set forth in the Addendum; (5) Exercising its independent judgment after considering the administrative record, adopt the Addendum to the Certified FEIR and reaffirm the findings adopted as part of the FEIR certification as remaining applicable to the Plan. 3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of paragraph B above, the City Council hereby adopts the Plan as indicated in Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference. 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Resolution No. 2023-125- Page 3 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 2023. L. 6e—nniOfthael, ayor ATTEST: ice C. Reynolds, City tferk 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 20tt' day of December, 2023. AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Stickler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Executed this 21s'day of December, 2023, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. C 4b-1 nice C. Reynolds,tity Clerk Resolution No. 2023-125- Page 4 of 4 Exhibit A Epicenter Master Plan i E n rMaster Plan pce to City of Rancho Cucamonga Adoption Draft I December 2023 k� Contents �G 1 1 The Vision in Context.......................2 2 Focus Area Concepts.....................20 ' 3 Development Regulations..........46 7 4 Implementation Playbook..........62 i2 iR ii it ii 1:'76t ii ice':C:Ci:. r ,.The Vision .- - in Context - Introduction F The General Plan envisions the Epicenter Master Plan Area as a fun,active district ^7� which serves as a destination for recreation,entertainment,and gathering.The '' �'►�.► , �� General Plan states: "Opportunities for intensification around the Cucamonga Station and Epicenter — Sports Complex present the high potential for Central South(Community Planning Area)to evolve into a significant,transit-oriented,mixed-use urban 7 ' i' At* e center and regional employment hub"(General Plan,page 25). This Plan is intended to implement that vision,ensuring that each new i Y �_ •• development,whether in the near term or further in the future,contributes to that long-term goal.While the Plan Area takes its name and much of its identity from the Epicenter Sports Complex—see the following pages on Plan Background &Context—the Epicenter Master Plan Area(or Plan Area)includes all the City- owned land within the 56-acre Plan Area boundary included on maps throughout Jr ithis document(see page 6).This first Chapter covers the following topics: Plan Background&Context i y Leveraging&Connecting to the Context ,,w. �-^`"`�� f -40 An Active,Connected Public Realm Phased&Shared Parking Strategy 01 n 4 2 I EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT _ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,j er 2Q2,�•{-3, Victoria Gardens Stadium Promenade connecting t Planned High Speed Rail Station Day Creek Channel Park vision Sports Center softball,and soccer fields(u,m i �I) Plan Background & Context OFollowing its incorporation as a City in 1977,Rancho fields,hosting 5-on-5 and 7-on-7 soccer.On Arrow Cucamonga grew explosively in population.As part Route,the City's Animal Center cares for and finds 0 of the City's strategy for generating civic activity new homes for abandoned pets and other animals. and a growing sense of community pride,the The City recently acquired a vacant parcel on the City constructed the Epicenter Sports Complex to corner of Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte for a future, attract a minor league ball club.Opened in 1993, larger,more public-facing Animal Center expansion it became the home of the co-branded Rancho facility. ' Cucamonga Quakes ball club,attracting large From 2019 to 2021,the City comprehensively updated crowds from throughout the Inland Empire. its General Plan,through a process of extensive \\ O Located on Rochester Avenue,in a commercial and community engagement and consultation.Through © light industrial area south of Foothill Boulevard, that process,creating a complete downtown for this the Epicenter Sports Complex now includes former bedroom suburb of Los Angeles emerged Quakes Stadium(referred to throughout this Plan as a top-level community priority.A Downtown r as the Stadium),three softball fields available for Focus Area Plan was included in the new General community leagues and tournaments,one little Plan(page 102),envisioning and illustrating how league baseball field,and a new Sports Center the Epicenter Master Plan Area would become part east of Rochester Ave.These athletic facilities are of the expanded Downtown Rancho Cucamonga. '� • surrounded by surface parking lots that are rarely Strategies for achieving this included street and I utilized to capacity,even when the Quakes are trail improvements to bring the Plan Area within a n.710 min.- 5 min. 5 min.electric i playing.The Epicenter Master Plan Area takes its pleasant walk,bike ride or short transit ride of Foothill walk.` walk bike bike/sco ter ' )' name from the Epicenter Sports Complex,but it Boulevard,Victoria Gardens,and Cucamonga Station now hosts a variety of other uses as well.South just a mile away to the southwest- of the softball fields are the Sofive Soccer Center In 2022,the City undertook preparation of this f Master Plan to accelerate the vision for Downtown n Rancho Cucamonga and to address two important Legend g challenges of the Plan Area:1)there is not enough ` l ---- O ExistingCucamonga Station Metrolink)with communityactivity throughout each day and each ~— O planned high-speed rail and bus rapid transit season of theyear,and 2)there is not nearly enough © Planned BRT Stations revenue to cover what the City spends maintaining its 56-acre holdings in the Plan Area.Therefore,this a. © Significant expected housing and mixed-use Master Plan is intended to guide new public and development private investment and development in the Plan © O Planned Multi-Use Paths Area to ensure that they enhance and expand the range of community-serving activities and amenities © Bike Priority Street,per General Plan and that they generate enough revenue to support those resources—rather than"privatizing"important OTransit Priority Street,per General Plan public amenities. 0 Victoria Gardens 4 EPICENTERMASTER PLAN CHAPTER 1: THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 5 Leveraging & Connecting to the Context The Epicenter Master Plan Area(see map to 1 1 the right)has the potential to capitalize on 1 1 its proximity to nearby amenities,synergistic ^ t I 1 uses,and multiple major transportation routes ♦ 1 and destinations.The major transportation routes and destinations were identified on the 1' previous spread(pages 4 and 5),but the area FoothtI1P1yd immediately surrounding the Plan Area also presents an interesting mix of constraints and t�y oA, j opportunities for the planned mixed-use sports }`" '"",' r•. 1!'�` i and entertainment district.The surrounding ��' _ 6 aA ( 1• properties are all privately owned and mostly commercial and industrial in use,suburban in character,and separated from one another ' and from the Plan Area by security fences and —:^+ 8 tz ; walls.On the surface,that would appear mainly 88 to present constraints.However,there are clear opportunities for the owners of those properties Sebastian V. 1 1 and businesses to derive new customers and , new value from an increasingly popular districtJ___—____ _—____, t centered on the Epicenter Sports Complex,and 1, .T�• �_ _ - 1 1 1 1 there are relatively straightforward opportunities to create new connections between several of tadiumt' those properties and the Plan Area that might y'> hbal 0 benefit all parties.The Framework,concepts,and I" So � � �� � I I 1 regulations of this Master Plan aim to create and r 1 1 1 ¢¢� strengthen ties to these nearby opportunities as I ——*——————--+4 1 well as more distant ones via transit and bicycle I -- ti i 1 Qa� routes. 4 Soh all SohbaN h I� 1 ! I E ..,.li irn a_i"" P Jack Penny Di �, I I .y +y. ccel I Epicenter Master Plan Area Ce t S ° k•`y_ 5 _ t _ :�......... ...... ...... ......... ...... Connectivity opportunities ����-������.������������� ���� �� between the Plan Area and -- 1 t its context that are explored 1 throughout this Master Plan — 1 ..... Multi-use path;direct alignment to be determined 6 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ( December 2023 ) 7 Sebastian Way, h 4 ». !!� ! >\ 0 O .. ® --ems.- Rr - a .ai*.p �i _ •i I^r'Y 1 s� ) A i, An active district can be initiated in the near-term. Mixed-use places attract a wide range of visitors. Existing - 4 Anchors A Feasible Mix of Uses �E 'e��`I �i� � '� Jack Etenn Dr- Way _ s ee, y This district is unique because of its proximity to Despite the near-term activation possibilities Foothill Boulevard and because of its three major mentioned above,there is a limit to how many t 1 i ti 1 r City assets:the Stadium,Sports Center,and Animal new food,beverage,and retail establishments Center.All three of these anchors will continue to can thrive in the Plan Area without other new M a' 6 y evolve throughout the lifetime of this Plan.The Sports uses and attractions.The Stadium,Sports Center, - O , -' N � j3 — Center continually tailors its programming to the and other athletic fields do not routinely attract -- •--- )' community,the Animal Center aims to expand to enough visitors to support a large number of i1 M i' o i better serve its mission,and the City is seeking to restaurants or shops,who must have customers wtSv3'� I a ! take better advantage of the Stadium as a year-round all day every day to stay in business.Through multi-use venue(see page 37).The uses and amenities economic feasibility study and in consultation _— —— described throughout this Master Plan are intended with food,beverage and family entertainment --• to complement and leverage these existing,district- businesses,the City's design and economic may° q'i; Rte, + rrow�Rte fy defining anchors. consultants confirmed that such businesses $ r This diagram illustrates the intent of the plan are attracted to mixed-use districts where a framework.The Regulating Plan(Section 3.l) New, Lively Uses significant concentration of residents and Plan Area and associated standards implement this vision. jobs are already present or nearby,to provide �.i � Within each block,opportunity sites for new them with a steady supply of"built-in"local commercial and mixed-use developments are defined customers—in addition to the visitors attracted in this Master Plan(see Chapter2).High-priority by anchors. opportunity sites include those facing the Epicenter The Vision Green,facing Stadium Way as it connects the Stadium while the Plan Area is currently located in an to the Sports Center,and facing Rochester Ave and employment district,the district is of quite low Jack Benny Drive.Attractive new buildings or similar intensity in terms of employees per acre and per A Walkable Framework Legend facilities and a growing array of lively new uses and day in the vicinity.Significant amounts of new iiii" activities along these streets that connect the Plan housing and office space are planned along The expanded activity and mix of uses envisioned for the 0000 Multi-Modal Internal Streets Area to the rest of the Downtown are critical to Foothill Boulevard less than a half-mile to the Plan Area must be linked to each other and to the context realizing the community's dream north—many of which are anticipated to be with a clear,walkable urban framework.Therefore,this Open Spaces occupied within the next few years.Therefore, Master Plan organizes the area into a number of walkable it is a priority of this Master Plan to provide blocks,defined and interconnected by a network of H The Fault Line Promenade linking Near-Term Activation multimodal connections to this new housing and streets oriented to pedestrians and bicyclists,and also the Epicenter and Sports Center Initial possibilities for activation include simply to nearby businesses,and to provide a home for accommodating significant amounts of vehicular traffic O Epicenter Green(see page 26 and leasing some of the parking spaces along key street new jobs and businesses within the Plan Area. and parking.This framework,shown in the diagram above, Standard EG-1 in Section 3.2) frontages to vendors who operate outdoor food, This priority to both host new development and will systematically evolve the Plan Area from its current beverage,and retail establishments out of temporary connect to nearby uses is reflected in the network condition as isolated sports facilities surrounded by surface © Gateway Intersection(see page 16) or low-cost structures and shipping containers.Such described on pages 12-16,the development parking lots to its envisioned future as a lively sports and Potential Pedestrian-Priority interventions are referred to as"tactical"because they concepts illustrated in Chapter2,and the entertainment district.The existing public green—referred © Routes(also accommodating can be established relatively quickly,have a relatively standards of Chapter3. to as Epicenter Green in this Plan—at Rochester Ave and bikes where possible) low cost,and need not displace many parking Stadium Way is to be enhanced as the central public space Walkable Blocks:Potential spaces.Near-Term Action Items are identified in the and activity hub of the new district. O Development Sites beginning of Chapter2. For more on the walkable framework,see on An Active,Connected Public Realm on page 12. For more on Development Concepts,see Chapter 2:Focus Area Concepts on page 20. 8 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 9 Design Approach Implementation Strategy With feasibility in mind,the planning team studied a series of development scenarios for the Plan Area,with In order to jump-start the evolution of the Plan Area from its current condition to a lively mixed-use district, lively retail,food and beverage and entertainment uses on the ground floors and new hotels,offices,and a strategy of phased improvement and activation is recommended.The City of Rancho Cucamonga is well other supportive uses on upper floors of mixed-use buildings.These uses can be supported by structured known for acting purposefully.rather than waiting for something good to happen. parking for visitors,tenants,customers,and for the ballpark and Sports Center.Potential strengths of this approach to building new activity and value in the Plan Area—particularly in the context that the new 1. Recruit Investment and Development General Plan provides for the future of this area—include: Beginning prior to Master Plan adoption,and continuing indefinitely,the City should actively recruit businesses to provide A -Mixed-Use Leverages Value new food and beverage,retail,recreational and entertainment ` Much of the ground floor area of mixed-use buildings—and uses within the District.Initial recruitments will likely be ' often upper floor areas as well—is devoted to parking,with the "tactical"vendors,as described in item 3,below;in later phases street-facing ground floor spaces reserved for the retail,food and of development,this will also include tenants within ground beverage,and entertainment uses prioritized for the Plan Area. floor spaces of new mixed-use buildings. 1 Mixed-use buildings with offices or hotel rooms above those 2.Adopt this Master Plan - lively uses tap the"air rights"of the City's property to generate more value and revenue for the City,much of which can be used This Plan is a flexible framework for organizing the land within to construct new public space and recreational amenities for the the Plan Area into urban blocks,with a network of beautiful, Recruit tactical vendors district,and for the community. comfortable,human-scale public spaces connecting them and providing valuable new addresses for new uses and Hotels over active uses leverage value Shared Parking is Efficient development. In downtowns and other mixed-use districts,parking supplies 3. Near-Term Action Items " * can be flexibly shared among various users,reducing the total Build and Activate the Hub(seepages 24 33) number of spaces and associated costs and acreages,freeing up capital and land for the lively fun uses the community As a catalytic public improvement to increase the pace and wants.Given the anticipated mix of uses in the Plan Area, quality of business recruitment,the City should improve the it is anticipated that the busiest time for restaurants and existing park at the main entry to the Stadium and softball entertainment uses would be when there is a game or event fields,and also Stadium Way as it enters from Rochester. at the stadium,such that a single parking space would In this Master Plan,this park is referred to as the"Epicenter _ accommodate several stadium visitors who would also be Green"New branded streetscape,signage and landmarks will T e patrons of one or more of the surrounding businesses during signal that this is the hub of an important place and regional A Master Plan organizes the effort d. their visit.The same is expected to be true of families attending destination.New branding and signage should provide a unified g/ community sporting events.And when large events are not identity for the Stadium,ballfields,Sports Center,and future 'w is in session,there will be more than enough parking for all the mixed-use district.Improvements to the pedestrian promenade e Shared parking g p g p P p businesses. coming in from the park are also recommended.These public w' improvements will provide the area with an impressive new Supporting the Foothill Blvd Downtown "front door,'and a new address for the early phases of new Environment(see Focus Area Ion CPU page 702) businesses and amenities.Concurrently with the park and As Victoria Gardens has demonstrated over the past 20 years,a Stadium Way improvements,food trucks and similar"tactical" lively,pedestrian-oriented environment with a mix of fun and (temporary or mobile)food and beverage amenities can be useful businesses is a fine amenity and center of community invited to set up along the edges of existing parking lots that activity,and also brings in visitors and their spending money face into the upgraded park.The City should also increase the from the surrounding region.It is worth noting that Victoria programming of the park,with activities that might include Gardens was originally planned as a mixed-use development, outdoor movies on a large screen many evenings,a weekly The hub to serve as gateway,or"front door with the large parking blocks surrounding the retail center laid farmers market or other public market event,periodic or out for future housing infill.Several of those housing projects seasonal street fairs,and other community events.All such Pedestrian-oriented environment are just now in the planning stages and are anticipated to be events should be promoted via district signage,online,and print constructed in the next few years.The Plan Area likewise has the media. potential to capitalize on nearby residents,as several housing 4.Longer-Term Vision t and mixed-use projects along Foothill Boulevard to the north a, of the Plan Area are planned.The Plan Area can complement Build Around the Hub(see pages 36-4S) and synergize with Victoria Gardens and the rest of Focus Area Through on-going recruitment and requests for development r - 1(General Plan,page 102)to deliver much of the envisioned proposals,the City should actively seek to sell or ground lease I iw "real downtown Rancho Cucamonga"within years,rather than opportunity parcels as defined in the Master Plan.After the D decades. improvement of the Epicenter Green,next phases of catalytic m development could occur on either side of the Green and to the M northeast of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way,as depicted in Build around the hub Chapter 2. 10 I EPICENTER MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 I 11 � 8 Sebastian Way -tee, -� ,- i Multi-Modal Streets r ( In coordination with wider bike network improvements, ! ( �» Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte are envisioned to feature more comfortable and safe bike lanes over time.Also,just to the east of the Plan Area,Southern California Edison land is planned to feature a multi-purpose trail,and the General r.�•s mu V a Plan(Figure M-4,page 157)identifies Jack Benny Dr(and r. • © its continuation to Day Creek Blvd)as a Community Trail. j O © These routes link to Foothill Blvd,Victoria Gardens,and • i— �i�i beyond.In order to leverage this multi-modal context, streets within the Plan Area should be made safe for both cars and cyclists,with wide sidewalks for pedestrians, 11'; �� „ !' a• shaded by trees.Some portions of streets,such as the portion of Stadium Way which curves around the Epicenter ~ I Green,can further prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. Rp I Potentially,that curve could be designed as a shared I ^* + curbless street which can be closed to traffic for big events. � � 2 a� Jack Benny Dr +� A safe,comfortable multi-modal street network t Q 1 j .y �Ji. '4=� [ �► — —.—.—._.—.—.—._/I wry. This diagram illustrates the intent of the plan Bike lanes could be raised—whether up on the sidewalk or Bike lanes could be protected by parked cars. -� framework.The Regulating Plan(Section 3.1) between sidewalk and street level—for greater safety. --, PI n Area —_-... and associated standards implement this vision. An Active, Connected Public Realm ... A Multi-Modal Network Legend Per the General Plan Toolkit Part 3,it is imperative a j e a Multi-Modal Internal Streets that,with new development,a human scale —ae I network of multi-modal streets and public spaces Open Spaces A multi-modal network offers connections to nearby Medians make streets crossable and beautiful. with active frontages be systematically extended bus lines on Milliken Ave and Foothill Blvd. Hinto large vacant or underutilized sites(General The Fault Line Promenade linking the Plan,page 308).Multiple drives already exist within Epicenter and Sports Center the Plan Area,offering access to parking lots and O Epicenter Green(see page 26 and existing uses,but they should be improved and Standard EG-1 in Section 3.2) fronted to create a vibrant,walkable environment. New connections and spaces should be introduced 0 Gateway Intersection(see page 16) as diagrammed above and described in this section. © Potential Pedestrian-Priority Routes(also The Chapter standards of this Master Plan ensure accommodating bikes where possible) that this multi-modal network is implemented over time with any new development. Internal streets in the Plan Area need to prioritize the pedestrian experience.In priority locations,such as Stadium Way west of Rochester Ave,a curbless design could allow for the street segment to be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic for special events or game days. 12 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA) December 2023 ( 13 ic, SL1r �� Open Spaces • _� Open spaces serve as outdoor rooms for the community and (,..qr _ give an area a sense of place.The Epicenter already has a great w.;^ ► amount of open space,considering the size and number of Fall fields as well as the Epicenter Green.Key to the success of t;, = ' the area will be teveraging these existing spaces with robust, creative programming and strategic improvements to make the spaces more attractive and more Flexibly usable. � �/� �.Y s Flr•-. -pmgr p,nmr' 111111 , Along tl n,the Fault Line promenade should be lin�du�- page 30J act ie v,y i,d outdoor dining and be highly connected to the open spoor The Fault Line Promenade 16 Variousexisting and potential pedestrian routes,as k + diagrammed on page 12,have the opportunity to stitch + i the area together and lessen the need to drive between k destinations.Particularly important is the route from j ` t the Sports Center to the Stadium entrance,which could be branded The Fault Line to complement Epicenter .3• �'_ - hranding and improve wayfinding.This should become Gateway hub:Epicenter Green .. �,ely utilized open space _ a beautiful,comfortable promenade forming an east-west spine through Focus Area North.Its edges should feature.The first phase of The Fault Line(west of Rochester Ave)is a key Action Item(see page 29) intended to bring life to the gateway to the Epicenter. �j Center.underutilized landscaped area' Tactical hub of activity.featuring food trucks Frame outdoor rooms with new development Flexible-use edges of streers::nr.--pen spaces The promenade along Stadium Way,east of Rochester Ave,can provide extra space to accommodate bikes and other active means of transportation. Alterations to this area would need to accommodate the needs of the Sports Center Water Quality Management Plan 14 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 15 Corner Entry to Active Use Corner Plaza Creating a Gateway The intersection of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way is intended to serve as an impressive new"front �� door'to the area.This intersection should visually celebrate one's arrival at the Epicenter.To announce rid t,"f .� the gateway,vertical,tower-like elements could flank the street,or a structure could even span the street. Paving materials.with distinct colors and patterns,can also draw attention and slow drivers,making the ,1 intersection safer for pedestrians and cyclists.Pedestrian and cyclist crossing should be facilitated,in order to strengthen the connection between the Sports Center and new development on the east side of ,w Rochester Ave with the rest of the Plan Area to the west of Rochester Ave.Furthermore,new development and improvements should enhance all 4 corners of this gateway,as illustrated to the right. 11 ���� ' c LIN t --->>. f ii,t ��t� 4*1 IQ Vertical Monument or Structure Attractive Wall/Screen for Substation Oil, _ e,_ f'"=■-� Gateway structure could fl t[■ include bike storage. E - 16 ( EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 I 17 T 887 Spaces on adjacent lots T Sebastian Way 360 Spaces 263 Spaces-- ,.�' �► + Remaining Lots I Lot F: I I ,I� 1118 Spaces Lot A: I Lot G: lot H: I F At each phase of development,and I 20S Spaces 1 1 227 Spaces 192 Space I especially in the foreseeable future, ( I I 1 many existing surface parking spaces I I I 11 will remain,along with their solar I collectors.In places where surface Lot I: 1 I a parking is relocated,the solar collectors a 73 Spaces I _ can move along with them-whether ���---------1-----� to other surface lots or on to of ^�. parking structures.In all cases,parking a c should well screened by liner uses t� Lot B: I r or landscaping. v 0 2S4Space, I Lot D: I 559 Spaces E t71 t Lot 1�130Spaces +_ — P y Stadium Way ac.k8ennyDr Opportunities i 81 Lot Q I rr overflow surface parking supporting Spaces 296 Spaces r+ we.1•n the first phases of development could . be provided on vacant or under-utilized land,such as the northwest corner of Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte(which will be home to the Animal Center in i I SIM oiL �� -' the longer term).This is an affordable I Lot E: 250 I ,.,` - 141 Spaces Spaces I - o Ro�heste and convenient near-term solution. ------ --- Arrow Route Lots A through F are lettered tc:facilitate referencing.These lot letters �a;r,r �l Shared Structures are used in the Playbook spreadsheet to describe possible locations of - i ,,v�re f A © r, A sha grea larkin ctn.r tuie. de ath `- new uses,improvements,and programming(see Chapter 41. j ,p located within Focus Area North(see 1 C' Chapter2),would free up a lot of valuable land around the hub of the Plan Area.Parking arrangements could d to Phased & Shared Parking Strategy ' allow main usme ers,while the spaces are certain users,while other spaces are available for public use. Making Way for New, Fun Uses Legend The above inventory demonstrates how robust the supply of Adjacent privately-owned ' parking is in and around the Epicenter.The existing supply, ■ parking:potential sharing even with only minimal sharing of parking between uses,easily opportunities accommodates the busiest days of the year-including sold-out Near-term parking opportunity Park Once Strategy baseball games.In order to accommodate new development . on empty lot(before the Animal as envisioned by this Master Plan,some lots will need to be Center expands to this location) There is currently an over-supply displaced,and the necessary parking demands will need to be of parking in the wider context. met through more efficient,creative means than a sea of surface Walkable routes to Epicenter This Master Plan strongly supports parking.Strategies for phasing and sharing parking should be from parking the strategy of coordinating and formally spelled out through a Parking Management Plan(see negotiating with neighbor properties Concept 3C on page 72).Example strategies are described on - to share parking,to the benefit of the following page. all property owners and visitors.A walkable network connecting all parking and uses allow visitors to park once while visiting multiple destinations in the area. 18 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 1:THE VISION IN CONTEXT CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 19 4 oc u s Area r rfri Conce is p Introduction `►`�` -� �� �y _ _ �� �� A wide variety of development possibilities could accomplish the vision for the Epicenter Master Plan Area.The range of preferred possibilities,however,varies by both location and by point in time.For that reason,this Chapter explores I t development and improvement concepts through the lens of Focus Areas in both the near-and long-term.Concepts and priorities are included to describe and illustrate how each new development,whether in the near term or further in the future,contributes to the longer-term goal.While this Master Plan applies to the entire Plan Area,the specific concepts explored here focus on land currently _ owned by the City,as it is not known if or when privately held land may be redeveloped.This Chapter includes the following sections: 0 / f Focus Areas Introduction Near-Term Action Items.Focus Area North Near-Term Action Items:Focus Area South Longer-Term Vision:Focus Area North Longer-Term Vision:Focus Area South �' _ assess ..Mli4 20 i EPICENTER MASTER PLAN i CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS Sebastian Way 77 I"IC_�Jrmopl 0.. __ ----�- r, -� t JL - a . -- - � Focus Area North 0 �..i .7-L . I Focus Area North features the gateway both the Stadium softball fields ..ti.�T to and the Sports Center,at the intersection of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way. As described in Chapter 1,this area is — O intended to serve as a hub,and the m. existing green—referred to here as 3 I j t ; y .7i4 - Epicenter Green—can be improved and adium a x- .!' -w -, ,> a k"Benny Dr �� R utilized as a significant destination.The y .�!'': .- open parking lots which fill most of this focus area offer a relatively blank slate, �t I which can accommodate new,exciting activity and development. � < Arrow - r rowRte - A o r M. mro` ¢S Y --� °Yh ) � � � VIwAiea 1� Focus Areas ' fy Focus Area South The southern portion of the plan Introduction area features more existing uses than Focus Area North,including This Master Plan identifies and studies two focus areas:Focus Area North and Focus Area South,labeled the Animal Center and Sofive Soccer above as 1 and 2,respectively.The following pages identify the unique existing conditions and possibilities © Center.Therefore,minimal change associated with each of these focus areas in both the near-and longer-term.They are envisioned to play is anticipated in the near term. slightly different roles,especially in the near-term. Eventually,the Animal Center is expected to grow—with a new building at Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte—and other uses could expand the active !► , environment envisioned for Focus Area North. 22 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 23 Sebastian W,ay , } AIL s Ad L it I , .O • O r +�0016 N 1•a � ..... 'n �✓' - ac �s+�►+1►+Ie+U s Jack Benny Dr •+ u i o 111 Near-Term Action Items Legend OImprove the Epicenter Green Focus Area North © Introduce Promenades Build and Activate the Hub © Tactical Activation As discussed in Chapter 1,the Epicenter Green and its context can serve as a hub for the area.In the near O Improve the Beer Garden term,it can become a fun and active gateway to both the Stadium,softball fields,and the Sports Center. © Connect to Sebastian Way(see connection standards in Chapter Strategic enhancements to the Epicenter Green and its context,along with tactical structures or vehicles hosting food,beverage,and other commercial uses,can bring life to the area soon.This spread identifies six Manage Parking Action Items which are intended to create and improve this hub,these Action Items are described on the following pages. O Stadium Programming Alongside these action items,the stadium should feature increased programming to become a more active year-roung anchor,as discussed in Chapter 1.Programming which requires no significant alterations to the stadium can be accommodated in the near term,but in the longer term,the stadium could be adapted to more flexibly host a wider range of events.This is discussed further on page 37. 24 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 25 SGadiu r r i A 1 - E E Stadium�a'- � ") — �re5` Approaching the Epicenter Green from Rochester Ave and Stadium Way Action Item #1: Improve the Epicenter Green The park at the southwest corner of Stadium Way and Rochester Ave has the opportunity to serve as an active public space and front door to the area.Walkable promenades should line its edges,creating an enjoyable connection between Rochester Ave,nearby parking,and the entry to the baseball fields.The design of the park itself should flexibly accommodate a wide range of events and programming,from farmers markets to movies and yoga.New branded streetscape,signage and landmarks will signal that this is the hub of an important place and regional destination.See Standard EG-1 in Section 3.2 for access and size requirements. Y • Create an open space which can contain furniture and play equipment but remains mostly open and t` flexible.Existingtrees within the space should be reserved. n+Ili P P D a< . r =t • Create a central stage to anchor the space and accommodate performances and other events. r • Organize sidewalks and promenades(see Action Item#2)to give a clear form to the space and connect it to the context. 1 Create an iconic structure to shade tactical retail and restaurant uses(see Action Item#3).A large •'"" ' 9 billboard-like sign and screen could:1)serve as a branding opportunity visible from Rochester Ave;2) • screen movies;and 3)live-stream games and events taking place in the Stadium.For movie nights and certain events,the Epicenter Green could be ticketed or extra revenue could simply be generated from the additional traffic for the tactical retail and food and beverage establishments. Create a small corner building which marks the gateway to the Epicenter Green at the southwest • • corner of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way.This structure could serve various uses in support of operations and visitors,such as:bike parking,ticketing offices,service storage,and public bathrooms. Smallershade structures could also offershade for walking and gathering along the edges ofthe space. • Improve the existing beer garden to better engage Stadium Way,the Epicenter Green,and the entry to the Epicenter and softball fields(see Action Item#4). 26 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN) CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 27 Action �Item 't#1 Continued -� fie• OW 177 R - ; T AM 16 all r1lrtti C i; Flexibly-programmable open space,activated by tocti. 71 . . .such as tents or food tru.I,& - Action Item #2: Introduce Promenades Promenades and sidewalks play a critical role in the multi-modal public realm network described in Chapter 1 on pages 12 to 17.Along the south and east edges of the Epicenter Green,a first phase of the Fault Line(page 14)can be built.Promenades will eventually connect the Epicenter and softball fields to the Sports Center and ultimately,to the multi-use path in the SCE property.While the overall network will accommodate cyclists at certain locations,this near-term portion is to be focused on the pedestrian experience and lined with activity(see Action Item#3)-The portion along the southern edge of the Epicenter Green is to be a direct continuation of the existing promenade between Stadium and softball .�, field. "A A place to watch the game and ploy A place for community fitness and wellness FEE" I M 1 - A place for strolling,gathering,and visiting tactical dining and retail Minor sidewalks,such as those within the Epicenter Green and along Stadi um Way also provide a comfortable route that can host seating and be lined by tactical retail and food and beverage establishments(see Action Item#3). 28 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN( CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ) December 2023 29 1 k 1 . s. .t 7 w T I� 44 Diem -46J0— Shade structures mu... It easier to host events and temporary uses,such,, - Action Item #3: Action Item #4: Improve the Beer Garden The current stadium beer garden near stadium way provides tables and chairs,but it fails to Tactical Activation activate the adjacent public realm.This space should better serve as a dining and drinking terrace Tactical structures—such as tents,food which overlooks and engages the promenade,Stadium Way,and Epicenter Green.Furthermore, trucks,and shipping containers—can it could be used outside of game days to support activity in this gateway hub area.This can be allow food,beverage,and retail uses to achieved by maintaining visibility between the beer garden and other spaces and creating a line the public realm during events or more monumental entrance to Stadium Way,while still meeting the Alcoholic Beverage Code. throughout the year.When successful, Furthermore,elements such as shade structures,planted trellises,string lights,and small trees such uses can remain as they are can bring beauty and shade. indefinitely or they can become housed �r in more permanent spaces within new development in the future.This activation could be as simple as food trucks and/or _ tents,or the City could build an attractive shade structure and lease space under it to retail.The design shown to the left -J proposes such a structure lining the southern portion of Epicenter Green, 6 allowing retail and food and beverage establishments to front onto the green. The existing space,closed off from its surroundings Drinking and dining covered bV a trellis and canvas sails Shipping containers.food trucks,and airstreams conserve as micro-commercial spaces on any edge of the - Epicenter Green.For example,food trucks could easily park along Stadium Way,lining Epicenter Green. Structures can provide shade and a sense of enclosure while maintaining high visibility to the surroundings. 30 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 31 ��- I © _ •_� F •ure Housing and Mixed-Use ra. Masi.D4• �mmercial Uses, 11 s •7: • -��� �v 1Under-Utilized '. a � i ��.�_ """St - aUrurii picenter ri - 7. ocheSicr Linking the heart of the Plan Arc ,tion Way creates a synergistic connection with many nearby use- The Plan Area currently has a surplus o`; Action Item #S: Action Item #6: Manage Parking Sebastian Wa There is current) a surplus of parkingin the Plan Area and within adjacent private developments.However, y Connect to Se bast i a n Way now is the time or the City to begin monitoring the use of its parking lots in order to inform future shared Several of the parking lots serving the commercial buildings parking interventions as the Plan Area is developed.The cost of new parking solutions—such as structured e cia directly to the north of the Epicenter ballfields extend to the parking—can limit the development potential of the area,so first phases should take advantage of low-cost, t• No south edge of those properties,so that a simple opening could strategic opportunities that already exist.In the near-term,most existing parking lots will remain—along provide access between the Epicenter and those businesses with their solar collectors—and can support new tactical uses around the improved Epicenter Green.As for pedestrians,bicyclists,and motorists(see Standard C-1 in the level of activity and success of the area grows,some overflow parking may be necessary during specific Chapter 3).This could provide a flow of potential new customers time periods.First,overflow surface parking supporting the initial phases of development could be provided for the existing businesses in those buildings,which lack the on vacant or under-utilized land,such as the northwest corner of Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte(home to exposure that the commercial center to the north has by virtue the Animal Center in the longer term).If and when more parking is needed,opportunities exist for sharing of its frontage on Foothill Boulevard.In the longer term,such parking with nearby developments,as identified and discussed in Chapter 1 on page 19 and Action Item#5 F: connectivity might enable the owners of those buildings to on page 32.These are affordable and convenient near-term solutions. +. lease spaces to food and beverage businesses or sports and entertainment businesses.Additionally,potential parking sharing sue` or leasing arrangements with these surrounding businesses could m y allow them to get more value from their parking lots which are 7 underutilized in the evenings.A connection to Sebastian Way " would also put the hundreds of planned new housing units along Foothill Boulevard within a comfortable 5-to 10-minute walk--or y even shorter bike ride—of the amenities of the Plan Area. In the near-term,such a connection should be made extending ? 1 sf a from the improved Epicenter Green,around the outfield of the Stadium,and up north to Sebastian Way.There are a number I� Free of alternatives regarding the design of this route,depending on budget and access needs.In the near term,it could be as simple as an improvement and extension of the existing sidewalk and . drive,or it could be a redesign of the existing drive into a shared multi-modal way.In either case,this shall be a phased approach he5``r A resulting in a full multi-modal way in the long-term. Overflow parking opportunity at Arrow Rte and Rochester Avc 32 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN( CHAPTER 2:FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 33 r I ° ' .�-`' •� . ' Jack Benny Dr Near-Term Strategies __41-- r for the Future Animal �. �` a a ►►'~ Center Lot Animal-Oriented Use The empty lot at the northwest corner i + ` of Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte,which is reserved for a future Animal Center i ----� ` expansion,could accommodate an interim Ali 4, r,xf9 _ animal-related use on a lease that would © r �I expire when the Animal Center is expected to be built.This would put this location on map for pet-owners,paving the way for r the the future Animal Center r h; Orr 0 , Overflow Parking on Existing Land - ! r. r r r I r r r, r Remaining vacant land(excluding that __— ___ —___——u 0 needed for any interim animal oriented use Arrow Pre � �'' per above could accommodate short-term, �._;� e � v �; Q - © temporary overflow parking in support of interim uses and new activity in Focus Area — _ North.If used for parking,the lot shall be L �s� layered with dust-mitigating ground cover, flan Area 0 such as decomposed granite or gravel.The -- lot is largely flat,but it shall be graded where necessary to create a walkable surface. Near-Term Action Items: -�-� Support Existing Uses which Support Vision Focus Area South ''`° Athletics-related uses and the Animal Center form part of the long-term vision for the area.Whether they remain as they are now Minimal Near-Term Change Legend 9 © "" .;c' w or evolve over time,these uses should be The soutnern portion of the plan area features more existing � Future Animal Center Site � supported.However,the automobile-related uses than Focus Area North.Therefore,minimal change is -' use on the private property at Rochester anticipated in the near term.The empty lot at the northwest © Overflow Parking Opportunities 4• y. Ave and Jack Benny Dr does not contribute corner of Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte is reserved for a future ti to the evolving identity of this area.If its Animal Center expansion in the longer term,but it could 0 Existing Animal Center ` _ - property owner so chooses,it could be accommodate overflow parking and/or an interim animal- redeveloped to better complement the other related use in the near term.The existing private property north 0 Existing Little League Field �` '- ►fJ/, Plan Area uses. of that corner site(see#6 in the above diagram)is not currently ©available for redevelopment,but if its property owner so chooses, Existing Sofive Soccer Center it could eventually become a use that better complements the O Existing Private Property Epicenter character and other Epicenter uses. 34 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2:FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 35 0,_SLPb,als, ,W,a ,y - 0 Leverage the stadium's Value © O ►^ �' r As discussed in Chapter 1,the City has the opportunity to utilize f -; C?" ��. '" the Stadium more consistently throughout the year,bringing r r �,, �. more fun events to the community and attracting more patrons ©J to businesses in the area.Currently,Minor League Baseball home games bring significant crowds to the district for just a few hours on 67 days per year—only about one sixth of days—and i f well below 10%of business hours throughout the year.As is the I r # Stadium Way { case with venues across the country,no single tenant or use can adequately leverage such a significant asset.Furthermore, L © �� no tenant is guaranteed to be permanent,and the stadium can .. ti continue to be an anchor for the area even if tenant(s)change. _ O i Other programming occurs throughout the year,but much of r *'s r the calendar remains empty.The City should seek a new operator specializing in multi-use venues,who can fully leverage the stadium's value as a controlled-access,ticketable venue through programming,marketing,and branding.If necessary,and in coordination with the operator,the City could renovate the stadium to more effectively and easily accommodate a wide range of programming.Some programming possibilities are illustrated on this page.In addition to these full-venue options,potions of f ' l a•. the stadium could be rented out for private events such as:graduations,birthdays,weddings,corporate * meetings,and batting cage use. 102 � > Jack Benny Dr ' - r° Plan Area m Longer-Term Vision: Focus Area North Entertainment acts like the Savannah Bananas,who Other entertainment options,such as concerts An All-Day, Year-Round Legend have already visited the Epicenter Active Environment O Leverage the Stadium _ The near-term activation described in the previous section © Active Frontages Line the Public Realm a X' is intended to catalyze a higher concentration of life and v activity around this focus area in the long term.Over time, © Compatible Supporting Uses existing parking lots can be developed to accommodate O gSupply Shared Structured Parkin , this growing concentration of activity and further enliven _ _ t an improved public realm.New buildings can house the Tactical Plaza in Sports Center ►✓ . _ tactical commercial uses and programming that will have © Landscaped Area(see page 15) r succeeded in the near-term as well as other new uses which support the identity and life of the area. O Extended connection to the east(see R` I� Connection C-8 in Section 3.2) Monster trucks and othcrshows that can operate within The field could be adapted to accommodate soccer— OConnections to adjacent sites(see arenas of varying size given its growing popularity—and/or be used as a multi- connection standards in Chapter3) sport venue. 36 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 37 FIGURE 2-1:ACTIVE FPONTAGES _ Primary Active jW**Mj_W4A_4-AM Frontages • Primary active frontages line important portions of streets and open spaces in the area.They should be filled with shops and restaurants whose ' activity spills out into the public realm.In particular,businesses and •..•.••••.•.••..• organizations which make use of the . z-w-„ Epicenter Green are prioritized along Stadium Way its edges. �''`"`'''�'�� - - Activityspills out from ground floors into the public realm. 74 / 1 Active Frontages �• �...,imary • w i5 f• • ••• 3�rondary _+ L ••.........I A s { a►"I*r '••�' Jack Benny Dr ... - .. I Cr Active uses occupy ground floor frontages,regardless of upper ricer use. This Figure serves as a simplified reference for this conceptual Section.The full regulating plan is included in Section 3.1:Regulation Plan, Secondary Active Frontages Active Frontages Line As in most parts of most cities,there is not Act M demand in the area to fill all frontages with shops and �m „ the Public Realm restaurants.Secondary frontages should still engage the 41 swR street with ground floor entries and windows,but they The area is envisioned as a lively can include a wider range of uses.In addition to shops environment,oriented around athletics. and restaurants,ground floors in secondary frontage r~� and entertainment,among other environments include lobbies,amenity spaces,hotels, f complementary uses As such,its streets fitness-related businesses,other commercial uses,and a *� and open spaces must be lined with active limited amount of well-screened parking. ground floors which bring life to the public Well-screened parking in secondary locations realm.Primary active frontages include • t __ shops and restaurants,while secondary • pk-LINCOLN active frontages can include a wider range l` of uses,as there is not enough market I 1 demand to support shops and restaurants throughout the plan area.Primary and �` g *' secondary active frontages are identified eJ w I in Figure 2-1(above)and described on the rr Primary active frontage example following page. r L E Flexible frontages can host shops or offices Lobby and amenity space for offices or hotels 38 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN( CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA( December 2023 39 pr � 7 t 1 Upper Floor offices and hotels supp,r—iU yi junu no.:rs and a lively public realm. Compatible Supporting Uses The Stadium,Sports Center,and other existing uses do not routinely attract enough visitors to support an influx of new restaurants or retail shops,which require customers all day and every day to stay in business.Such businesses are attracted to mixed-use districts where a significant °♦ `. - concentration of residents and jobs are already present,to provide them with steady supply of"built- in"local customers.Therefore,uses such as hotels and offices are needed to bring life to the area and support new,fun businesses,and connections must be made to nearby housing.Any supporting y �. uses must also include highly active uses on the ground floor,engaging the public realm. Example of shared parking structure with liner buildings Shared Structured Parking Supply More efficient parking strategies,through the use of shared parking arrangements and structured parking,are necessary in order to make room for new activity in the area.A small amount of new development could occur without a structure,but a parking structure—or structures— I will help as uses displace existing parking lots.A parking structure to the northeast of the intersection of Stadium Way and Rochester Ave is required to have at least 500 parking spaces(see Section 3.2). For reference,the footprint depicted on page 36 at that location accommodates ISO spaces per floor.Any other structure in Focus Area north would need to be calibrated to the intensity of new development. Hotels,offices,and other Epicenter compatible uses support active ground Floors and a livciy public realm. 40 ( EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2:FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 ( 41 i I ' Animal Center As the Animal Center continues to advance its mission, it is in need of a new facility.This facility would host the public-facing- cing program of the Center,including public Jack Benny Dr Ma education and training and animals in need of adoption.It �FI�-��� I would feature an inviting entry and animals highly visible a 1 f ( i —�"— `j © i�r-�-� �y from the street to encourage adoptions and community \ © (I�► awareness of the Animal Center.The future building could O I take a number of forms,but it could feature one or more courtyards which serve as play yards.In such a case,the • _ r I lI building would be oriented around the play yards and form their boundary—rather than fences doing so. i� is i_O Fi + it j. `—_—_ - —— ----------------- '--� This Animal Center design by WA features courtyard play areas lined by kennels on-: -rprogramming. Rlk + F Arrow Rte '`a v _ Animal-Related Uses v Plan Area t"r �`• �_ _ Other animal-related uses in the area would both leverage and support the Animal Center. The Animal Center could collaborate with other © ? organizations or businesses on programming or ,`, to get the word out regarding vaccination and Longer-Term Vision: Focus Area South •r .E adoption events.For example,there are new — businesses which function as a restaurant and Expanding n d i n the Active Legend event venue anchored by a dog park.Such a use p g O could be near Animal Center or anywhere in the animal Center Expansion District Plan,provided it provides appropriate frontage. Dog-centric programming and e�.�ents Over time,the active environment envisioned © Animal-Related Use for Focus Area North could expand southward. Development potential in this area depends heavily Private Development Site SH on the future of the private property,the Little O I — Jfl - 5hared Structured Parking: �/+ League field,the future of al Center. Soccer Center,and featuring active ground floor liner space the expansion of the Animal Center.If the private automobile-related use and the Little League field `:acing the green to the north and the plazato the west were to remain,little change would be expected in +• this area.However,if they were to be relocated,a © Potential Plaza at South Entry to Fields more robust expansion of the athletic-and animal- t l'. �•b= related district could occur,potentially with the 'O New Route through Block: support of a new shared parking structure. The Little League field site may remain for the lifetime of this plan.However,if it were - to be relocated(see 3O on page 72)and this Businesses offering pet toys,foo, :Doming would synergize with the Animal Center. site were to be redeveloped,a new street connection would be required per Chopter3. 42 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2: FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 43 Sports-Anchored Uses «+-�ws A sport-anchored use could relate well with the - existing baseball fields and the existing Sofive Soccer Center.Businesses such as Chicken N Pickle(Pickle Shared Structured Ball)and Top Golf are essentially food and beverage establishments which use a sport as a main attraction. Parking Such a use could be developed on open land,the Little League field site if it were to relocate,or in I Like Focus Area North,more efficient parking coordination with the Sofive Soccer Center pending strategies will be needed if this area sees an influx of its future needs.Such uses often feature some lesser new uses which displace existing parking and bring active frontages—such as edges of courts or fields—so their own parking needs.It is recommended that a they are more appropriate for Focus Area South than parking structure be built in Focus Area North first to Focus Area North,which requires consistent active support the gateway hub,but an additional shared frontage around the gateway hub. r. structure could be built here in the future.It shall 6 Restaurants anchored by pickle ball and open space j t _ IE feature a"future-proof'design—unless such features would render the project financially infeasible- - r meaning that it could easily adapt to accommodate other uses in the future.Future-proof parking design elements include flat floors and 10-foot minimum floor-to-floor heights.Any structure along Jack Benny Dr,Rochester Ave,and Arrow Rte should feature as Yt much active ground floor frontage as possible. ,} I Large parking structure with ground Floor retail liner Ali s.._. Restaurants anchored by pickle boll and open space Retail and restaurants anchored by a surf club Example Sports-Anchored Use Site Plans Street .� i PPr f-1 ^ FI ©. Large shared parking structure with micas _ F[_ — _ -------r—'ram `�. — - — —•'----. —_—'�_�`�" Adjacent Site Adjacc, rce ••—••Development site OBuildings line and activate the streets and open spaces per the standards of Chapter 3. © Parking and athletic fields,courts,or pools are located next to and behind buildings. 44 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 2:FOCUS AREA CONCEPTS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA( December 2023 I 45 Development a , Regulations Introduction This Chapter establishes development regulations that implement the vision for 14 the Plan Area described and illustrated in Chapters 1 and 2 and in the General y Plan(see General Plan Focus Area 1 on page 102).This Master Plan is the guiding "g regulatory document for the Epicenter Master Plan Area(see Applicability on the following spread for more).This Chapter includes the following sections: rdir oo ,e 3.1:Regulating Plan&ApplicabilityAs I J-�- J 3.2:Development Standards j �y ,. ..:-• 3.3:Street Standards -� + 3.4:Allowed Uses t -A11 w e�+ r r p.. 46 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN CHAPTER3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FIGURE 3,1 LATIN PLAN:REGUG 3.1: Regulating Plan T T - Sebastian Way, & Applicability + Applicability ' � �.... c-e x` C_, e - c-z This Master Plan is the guiding regulatory document -? for the Epicenter Master Plan Area.If the City receives an application for development that meets the intent of the Master Plan on any portion of City- P-4 owned sites,the City will initiate a General Plan ' amendment and a Zoning Map amendment to redesignate and rezone the development site to the appropriate City Corridor High Land Use Designation O O and corresponding Corridor 2(CO2)Zone of the ■ ±_�t t t!_Ce 3 sz 4 _a Poncho Cucamonga Development Code(referred ' to herein as'Development Code").This shall occur at the time of the application for a subdivision map and Rlow_ •- C-t E, Pp design review of the development application.Where P standards of the CO2 Zone of the Development CoderR, O _ C-8 conflict with the standards of this Master Plan,the � EC-t 4'"" "�"" " - Master Plan standards shall prevail. 4 C-3 C-4 Regulating Plan FA-1 r ! . l How To Use •5k The Regulating Plan(Figure identifies where the standards in Sections 3.2 and 3.4 shall apply.The DAeR Ott mammon standards in Section 3.3 vary by street. so `� • #r s,3'�� G ra1� �l�I 0 Jack Benny Dr � � _ • _u Legend :........ r Connection(C-1 through 8) ' a Primary Active Frontage(FP-1 and B-1) ,'•. i; `. • 4 ••• Secondary Active Frontage(FP-2 and B-2) • :• F • • 16 Vehicular Access from ROW Allowed(P-1) • • E. Unlined Parking Allowed on All Floors(P-2) Unlined Parking Allowed on Upper Floors Only • • : � Shared Parking Structure(P-4) � � Er «' • Ni i �t ;� � • • � 0' 100' 200' � Facade Corner Treatment(FA-1 through 3) L,, • • FA-1 -- ' PlhnArea Facade Break(FA-4) - - •••••••••• •••?� • •�}•• •••••• _ �t{j=t t ( _ _. ,,. ' - Epicenter Green(EG-1) -- Arrow'Rter tftz Ift 4 48 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 3:DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 1 49 3.2: Development Standards As stated in the introduction to this chapter(Introduction&Applicability),the following standards FIGURE 3.2:SITE PLAN DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM supplement and,where conflicting,supersede the standards applicable to the Corridor 2(CO2)Form-Based Zone,as regulated by the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. Connections In order to implement a connected multimodal this route shall also accommodate vehicles.The network,the following standards apply wherever resultant blocks to the east and west of this proposed new development abuts the locations connection shall be deemed in conformance I o I o marked in Figure 3.7,whether on City-owned or with Development Code Chapter 77.738,despite i private property.All improvements shall be done their large size.However,due to their large size, in coordination with affected property owners. u C p u additional pedestrian connections through These connection standards implement General Plan Mobility&Access Standards MA-2,MA-3,and these blocks are encouraged where possible. MA-5(GP Volume 2,Chapter 4).These standards C-6 Required Connection.There shall be a new I A I 0 also provide more specific,refined direction to ma I o connection from the north-south promenade K w v implement the intent of General Plan Figure FA-2 n ^ ••—••Development Site Line Focus Area 1:Downtown Rancho Cucamonga, of the Epicenter complex to the north, A P ( 9 P9 I I 103).Any new or improved vehicular streets are also accommodating pedestrians. I mil (Property Line) subject to the Street Design Standards of Section C-7 Required Connection.There shall be a new �JJ� C "271 Build-To Range(along 3.3 of this Chapter.These standards include: ✓� 7j`]{//J a street or open space) P connection from Victory Drive to the north and/ l�C%%. L or northwest,accommodating pedestrians Private Frontage Area C-1 Required — -• -•--•--•� __—__—__—__—_.-- q AO AO connection between Stadium Way and and vehicular traffic.The exact location of D �Allowed Parking Area Sebastian Way,accommodating pedestrians, this connection is flexible,but the long-term max. min. Ilil•Building Footprint cyclists,and vehicular traffic. intent of General Plan Figure FA-2(page 103) Primary Active Frontage Primary Active Frontage —Curb is to connect Victory Drive,Millennium Court, C-2 Required Connection.There shall be a and Sebastian Way/Masi Drive if and when new connection between Stadium Way TABLE 3.2:DESIGN STANDARDS the adjacent properties are redeveloped.This and the adjacent development to the north, connection could help alleviate gameday traffic accommodating pedestrians,cyclists,and Design Standard Primary Active Frontage Secondary Active Frontage and also function as a backdoor connection for i vehicular traffic. other modes of transportation,including cyclists A Build To Range(min.-max.) 0-12 fV 8 12 ft C-3 Required Connection.There shall be a new and transit. - ' --- connection between Stadium Way and the C/D Buildout Percentage(min.) 100%` SO°f3 C-8 Required Connection.There shall be a new -- development to the south,accommodating 30 feet min Set back at least as s connection from the Fault Line(see Standard K Surface Parking Setback(min.) behind building) building on site pedestrians,cyclists,and vehicular traffic. C-4)to the proposed multi-purpose trail on ( g C-4 Required Connection("The Fault Line,' Southern California Edison(SCE)property Shopfront and Gallery, page 14).There shall be a new pedestrian (see General Plan Figure FA-2,pg.103), Shopfront and Gallery, Arcade,Terrace,and Allowed Building Entrance and Arcade,Terrace,and Recessed Variations promenade connection from the Stadium and accommodating pedestrians and cyclists, Facades Types(located within Recessed Variations softball fields to the Sports Center.It shall be pending the approval of SCE. Private Frontage Area) Small Front Yard and Forecourts Porch,Stoop Variationst at least 15'in width,in addition to any other • public frontage elements or adjacent roadway Building Placement Forecourts - •` (see the Stadium Way example section on B-1 Build-To Range and Buildout Percentage. Notes page 57).Portions of this promenade shall also Buildings shall be placed according to the 7. See Figure 3.2 Regulating Plan.for graphic depictions ofstandards and locations of Primary and Secondary accommodate cyclists,pending coordination standards of Table 3.2.In the Primary Active Active Frontages.. with the contextual bike network. Frontage Overlay,parking lots shall be located 2. The combined width of the Private Frontage Area(see Development Code 5 77130.050)and Sidewalk Zone C-5 Required Connection.There shall be a new behind buildings.In the Secondary Active (see Section 3.3)shall be IS feet minimum.For example,the building may have a setback ofO feet only if the development site fronts onto a sidewalk or promenade of IS feet minimum width. connection between Stadium Way and Frontage Overlay,parking lots shall be located 3. Exception:if the proposed development FAR is less than.75,there may not be enough building footprint to line Arrow Rte,accommodating pedestrians and behind and adjacent to buildings,subject to SO%of the frontage length.In this case,the minimum Buildout Percentage is 30%. cyclists.If the Little League field were to the required buildout percentage.See page 52 4. Exception.:Ifa corner plaza is located at the northeast corner of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way(see Standard be redeveloped(if it were accommodated for Frontage standards associated with these FA 2),Primary Active Frontage shall line that plaza.In other locations,forecourts and plazas may replace up to elsewhere;see also Concept 3G on page 72), overlays. 30%of the frontage length. 5. See Development Code Chapter IZ732 for standards associated with these types. 50 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 51 Frontage Parking&Vehicular Access Facades Epicenter Green The building entrance,building facade,and design Adequate provisions for traffic circulation,parking, With the intent that facades create the beautiful The Epicenter Green and adjacent promenade are of the private frontage area is subject to the and pedestrian safety shall be provided to the and functional walls of public outdoor rooms and critical elements of the public realm;the following applicable standards for the CO2 zone found in the satisfaction of the planning director and the streets,the following standards apply: standards apply: Development Code.Additionally,in order to ensure city engineer.Proof of adequate parking may that appropriately active private frontages line the be required at the discretion of the planning FA-1 Comer Treatment:Building.The building at EG-1 Access and Size.The Epicenter Green and public realm,the following standards apply: director.In order to ensure that new development this corner shall help define the gateway to adjacent Promenade to the south(see accommodates vehicular access and parking the Epicenter in a welcoming manner with diagram below)may be either publicly or FRA Primary Active Frontage.These frontages without compromising the quality of the public a special corner treatment.This shall include privately owned and maintained.In either shall be highly active and define key locations realm,the following standards apply: a corner tower,dome,massing,or parapet case,they shall be publicly accessible for at in the Plan Area.Ground floor uses within 30 feet of the facade shall be limited to those P-1 Vehicular Access.Vehicular access is element and enhanced transparency into least 12 hours per day and during regular identified in Section 3.4,and the design is permitted,but not required,to be taken at this the building at the corner,in the form of a opening hours of businesses within the subject to the standards of Table 3.2.The location.Access along Rochester Ave,Jack prominent entry or set of windows. Epicenter Master Plan Area.The size of the Private Frontage Area shall be designed as an Benny Dr,and Arrow Rte shall be right-in/right- FA-2 Comer Treatment:Building or Plaza.Either a multi-purpose open space shall be a minimum g or a p out only. building small I of 10,000 square feet—not including any extension of the Pedestrian Way(see Section plaza defined by building(s) 3.3). P-2 Unlined Structured Parking Allowed on All shall help define the gateway to the Epicenter building footprints,surrounding sidewalks,or FR-2 Secondary Active Frontage.These frontages Floors.Parking structures may be exposed to at this location.If it is a building,this shall Promenades.If made private,more specific host a more flexible range of types and uses— the right-of-way without a liner at this location. include a corner tower,dome,or parapet requirements(such as a larger minimum open The parking structure facade shall be set back element and enhanced transparency into space size,if deemed necessary by the City) including any use found heir design is er shall be identified as part of a development General'in Section 3.4.Their design is subject a minimum five feet from the building facade; the building at the corner,in the form of a g to the standards of Table 3.2.The Private screened with a living wall;and/or designed prominent entry or set of windows.If a plaza, agreement. Frontage Area in front of unbuilt portions of with punched openings to simulate habitable its size shall not exceed 85 feet by 85 feet and ' ;, f � the site shall be lined with drought-tolerant �- space.The Private Frontage Area in front of it shall be lined by Primary Active Frontage. `� unlined parking structures shall be landscaped FA-3 Comer Treatment:Screening.A decorative plants,and a low wall in front of parkings lots g• is recommended. with drought-tolerant plants. screen or wall with landscaping and/or a mural S ao� { 4 j P-3 Unlined Structured Parking Allowed on shall line the edge of the electrical substation `; > Upper Floors Only.On upper floors only(not at this location. e the ground floor),parking structures may be FA-4 Facade Break.There shall be a minimum of ? �s exposed to the right-of-way without a liner 2" one facade break measuring at least 30 feet _ at this location.The parking structure facade wide by 30 feet deep along the north edge of Ca�• shall be set back a minimum five feet from the Stadium Way.This facade break may feature building facade;screened with a living wall; vehicular access to parking within the block. ~—�_ ♦ I and/or designed with punched openings to - — - - - - simulate habitable space.The ground Floor and its private frontage area design is still subject the applicable standards of this Section and the 13 Epicenter Green area,subject to EG-1 above Development Code. 1 Promenade,subject to EG-1 above P-4 Shared Parking Structure.A parking structure, (see also Standard C-4) accommodating a minimum of 500 stalls, 2 Sidewalk along Rochester Ave,to remain shall be provided at this approximate location. publicly accessible at all times;this portion If it is to be privately developed,the specific is to be designed as part of the Fault Line location and shared stall quantity is subject to a Promenade(see Standard C-4) development agreement with the City. 3 Sidewalk along Stadium Way,to remain P-S Surface Parking.Surface parking is considered publicly accessible at all times an unbuilt portion of the site and therefore 4 Building Footprint(s),if any,subject to does not contribute toward the required further design buildout percentage.The Private Frontage Area in front of unbuilt portions of the site shall be lined with drought-tolerant plants,and a low wall in front of parkings lots is recommended. 52 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 S3 3.3: Street Design Standards This Section applies to all new vehicular connections and improvements to existing streets within the TABLE 3.3:STRFFT DFSIGN STANDAPDS ,,an Area.All vehicular street rights of way shall contain the following elements of public realm anatomy: r Roadway,Landscape/Amenity Area,and Pedestrian Way,A Curbside Lane is also recommended on all Street Design Element Interior Street Arrow Route Rochester Avenue Interior Streets and Rochester Ave.For the purposes of this Plan,Interior Streets include all streets within the Plan Area other than Rochester Ave and Arrow Rte.The Rancho Cucamonga General Plan describes the — intent of this public realm anatomy,including how it is to be calibrated to the context and ground floor uses Roadway Width Subject to the required number of lanes per the City Traffic Engineer (Plan RC,Volume 4,Chapter 2,Part 7).The public realm anatomy is diagrammed in Figure 3.3,and Table 10 ft preferred;11 ft 3.3 establishes associated standards. Vehicular Lane Width max 11 ft preferred;12 ft.max FIGURE 3.3:RIGHT-OF-WAY 70NF5 Recommended; Recommended Center Median N/A' ; ' 10 ft min 10 ft min r3 1,11 with buffer,or IV, I,II with buffer,or IV; to Allowed Bike Facility Classes 11,III,or IV IV is preferred IV is preferred rallot required; ' - Curbside Lane Width 7 ft.min. If introduced: g ft.min.' rZ 8 ft.min.with striped buffer recommended rw Landscape/Amenity Area 6 to 10 ft. 8 to 15 ft. 'o Width Street Trees within the Street trees required; J> Landscape/Amenity Area Street trees shall be regularly spaced; ra and/or Curbside Lane Spacing:40 ft.max.o.c°;25 35 ft.o.c.recommended r i (By ground floor use.) Landscaping within the Retail:Individual planters or tree wells with grates recommended r Landscape/Amenity Area Commercial:Either individual or continuous planters ' Pedestrian Way 8 to 15 ft.s �rClear Width for Pedestrians _ in the Pedestrian Way 8 ft.min. ROADWAY - CURBSIDE DSCAPE/ PEDESTRIAN PRIVATE LANE i'crua Notes- s Vehicular Travel Lanes O,rbside Parkino? r T Only recommended where already existing on Stadium Way and Jack Benny Dr,near Rochester Ave. Transit Lanes Bulb-Out Side- Dedicated or shared Bicycle Lanes walks/Planter 2. Applicable where bike facilities are improved or introduced. Medians SLrlped Buffers 3. Recommended to accommodate pick-up/drop-offzone(s).Where the Curbside Lane is used for curbside parallel Parldcts Transit Platforms parking,striped buffers are recommended to demarcate a 7 k.wide parking lane along the curb. Protected Bicycle.:; 4. Exception Spacing may exceed the maximum where conflicting with driveway or utility placement. I anes S. Exception:The Fault Line Promenade shall be at least 75 feet wide and is exempt from the maximum width(see Abbimholik• Frontage Lanes Standard C-4 on page 50 and the Stadium Way example section on page 57). • Notes: 7. Private Frontage and Building Entrance and Facade Types are regulated in Section 3.2. 54 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN( CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 55 Example Section:Interior Street Example Section:Stadium Way,East of Rochester Avenue The frontage of interior streets is to be calibrated to the adjacent ground floor use.Here,a wide Curbside Per Standard C-4,a promenade("The Fault Line")shall run along the north side of Stadium Way,east of Access Zone features large planters and diagonal parking to support the adjacent businesses.Outdoor Rochester Ave.A curbside lane with parallel parking is also recommended along the north curb of the dining and seating fills the Landscape&Furnishin-,7- individual planters. street.The section below is fnrir-i-opt,showing the public frontage on tti-north sid-of the street. k F r i_ k{. Ilk we .r t CURBSIDE • LANE CURBSIDE LANE CURBSIDE LANE PENN PRIVATE LANDSCAPE FRONTAGE PFDESTRIAN WAY("THF FAULT LINE /AMENITY ,AREA Public • ••e 56 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 1 57 3.4: Allowed Uses Purpose&Applicability Required Findings for MUP&CUP Approvals Table 3.4:Allowed Uses establishes the land uses allowed for any new development within the Epicenter For all uses requiring Minor(MUP)or Conditional(CUP)Use Permits,a review shall be conducted with Master Plan Area,This Table overrides the Land Use Standards found in Chapter 17.136 of the Rancho the purpose of determining that each such proposed use is,and will continue to be,compatible with Cucamonga Development Code.The following standards of the Development Code also apply: surrounding,existing,or planned uses.This review also has the further purpose of establishing such special +The standards in Article V(Specific Use + Regulations in§77.30.020(Classification of conditions as may be necessary to insure the harmonious integration and compatibility of such uses in the Requirements)apply to uses allowed in this Land Uses)apply to this chapter. Epicenter Master Plan Area and with the surrounding area. chapter. To support the review and approval of such uses,the following determinations shall be made and + Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.32 appropriate conditions applied to ensure: (Allowed Use Descriptions). +That perceived privacy and/or security +That the proposed use will not become a requirements of the proposed use will not public nuisance,resulting in illegal drug Permit Requirements lead building users to maintain rarely opened activity including sales or possession opaque window coverings on street-facing thereof,harassment of passersby,gambling, A land use is either allowed by right;allowed through issuance of a conditional or minor use permit;or not windows,nor to routinely utilize rear or side prostitution,public urination,curfew permitted.In addition to the requirements for planning permits or entitlements listed herein,other permits entries rather than street-facing front doors as violations,theft,assaults,batteries,acts of and entitlements may be required prior to establishment of the use(e.g.,building permit or permits the primary means of access and egress to the vandalism,illegal parking,excessive littering, required by other agencies).The requirements for planning permits or entitlements identified in Table 3.4: building. noxious smells or fumes,lewd conduct,or Allowed Uses include: frequent police detention,citations or arrests, +That the ground floor rooms adjacent to the q + Permitted(P).A land use shown with a"P" + Conditional Use Permit(C).A land use street frontage will be occupied during much or any other activity declared by the City to indicates that the land use is permitted shown with a"C"indicates that the land use of the day and occupied and/or lighted during be a public nuisance determined by California by right in the designated zone,subject to is permitted in the designated zone upon most evenings. law to be public nuisance. compliance with all applicable provisions of issuance of a conditional use permit from the + For all retail,restaurant and indoor * That the proposed use will not generate the Development Code and this Master Plan as designated approving authority,subject to recreational uses,display windows shall not noxious odors or other similar adverse effects well state and federal law. compliance with all applicable provisions of "wall off"views into retail interior spaces,and on surrounding uses.For the purposes of + Minor Use Permit(M).A land use shown the Development Code and this Master Plan as the interiors of dining rooms and activity this requirement,"surrounding uses"shall with an"M"indicates that the land use is well as state and federal law. rooms shall be clearly visible to passing include occupants of neighboring buildings, permitted in the designated zone upon + Not Permitted(N).A land use shown with pedestrians. occupants of other floors within the same issuance of a minor use permit from the an"N"is not allowed in the applicable zone. + For office,hotel,and other similar uses,front building,and pedestrians passing along the sidewalk in front of the subject property. designated approving authority,subject to Additionally,uses not shown in the table are rooms should include lobbies,waiting areas, compliance with all applicable provisions of not permitted,except as otherwise provided in and office spaces in which window blinds are +That any use within the first 30 feet of ground the Development Code and this Master Plan as this title. typically open. floors—measured from the Build-To Line—in well as state and federal law. the Primary Frontage Overlay,as mapped in Figure 3.1:Regulating Plan,provides A project that includes two or more categories of land use in the same building or on the same site is continuous,highly active frontage that draws subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use or single component of the project. visitors to the area,in conformance with Design Standard FR-7 in Section 3.2.And that any such use aligns particularly well with the envisioned character of the Plan Area,as described in Chapters 1 and 2. 58 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 1 59 TABLE 3.4:ALLOWED USES Ground Floors in Primary f Ground Floors in Primary Uses by Category Epicenter General Active Frontage Overlay° Uses by Category Epicenter General Active Frontage Overlay° Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses Massage Establishment,Ancillary s P Animal Keeping,Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter Office,Business and Professional M Animal Keeping,Other N Office,Accessory __ P r1i,-scale Agriculture "' N Pawnshop 3 C Recreation,Resource Preservation,Open Space,Education,and Public Assembly Uses Personal Services P hI Assembly Use r i Tattoo Shop M tl Community Center/Civic Use 11 Veterinary Facility M Community Garden N Retail Uses - Convention Center _ C Alcoholic Beverage Sales M M Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility P P Bar/Nightclub M M Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—Large M M Consignment Store M N Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility—Small P P Convenience Store P P Library and Museum P P Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service Cs N Outdoor Commercial Recreation P P EV Showroom and Indoor Sales P M Park and Public Plaza M N Grocery Store/Supermarket P C Public Safety Facility M N Hookah Shop M M School,Academic(Private) M C Home Improvement Supply Store M N School,Academic(Public) P P Liquor Store M M School,College/University(Private) M C Mobile Food Vehicles P P School,College/University(Public) M C Restaurant,No Liquor Service P P Schools,Specialized Education and Training/Studio M M Restaurant,Beer and Wine P P Theaters and Auditoriums P P Restaurant,Full Liquor Service _ - P P Tutoring Center—Large M N Retail Accessory P P Tutoring renter—Small p I P Retatl,General P P Utility,Transportation,Public Facility,and Communication Uses Smoke Shep M N Broadcasting and Perording Studios M t.I Industrial,Manufacturing,and Processing Uses' Parking Facility C N Maker Space/Accessory Maker Space Transit Facility C C Microbrewery M M Utlity Facility and Infrastructu—Pipelines z P N Service and Office Uses Notes: Key: Animal Sales and Grooming P C I See additional regulations for animal keeping in Title 77 Development Cade, P Permitted Banks and Financial Services p N 2. Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline C Conditional Use Permit ia _i development require approwl of o conditional use permit. M Minor Use Permit Business Support Services P N 3. See additional regulations for special regulated uses in Title 17 Development Code. N Not permitted Check Cashing Business' P N 4. See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in Title 17 Development Code. --- - - - - -- -- - - -- - -- - S. Massage establishment permit required.See additional regulations for massage establishments Child Day Care Facility/Center M M in Development Code Chapter 5.18. Hotel P P 6. Allowed with a conditional use permit only on sites with frontage on an auto priority street as — - ------ defined in the General Plan. Kennel,Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center P P - -- - 7 See additional regulations for industrial uses in Title 17 Development Code. Kennel,Commercial j M C _ 8. This applies to the first 30 feet of ground Floors—measured from the Build-To Line—in the Maintenance and Repair,Small Equipment C N - Primary Frontage Overlay as mapped in Figure 3.1:Regulating Plan. Massage Establishments P P 60 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 61 Implementation Playbook Introduction ► + ..� Itn � •.�nl I !�� i- f �• - . I AT There are many possible combinations of development concepts,improvement concepts,programming and operations that could help make the Epicenter + I }y 1 Master Plan Area a success.An on-going decision-making process is necessary to I j L decide what needs to be implemented or encouraged at what time,depending k �' on the associated benefits and trade-offs.To aid in this decision-making process, AW this Chapter provides a working tool--or"Playbook"—for evaluating the impacts and desired timing of a multitude of ideas.The near-term action items and longer-term concepts identified in Chapter2 draw from this Playbook;however, this Chapter lists a wider range of concepts and tradeoffs as a valuable reference yi for decision-making over time.This Chapter includes the following sections: Understanding the Tool ��� • • Playbook Concepts r _ The Playbook:Development Concepts The Playbook:Improvement Concepts 4 The Playbook:Programming&Operations - The Playbook:Existing Uses I I ru 1 - 7 62 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN CHAPTER4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK �•'� � �' (�.- • _ ---- - —"� - .:. - �. ,! ...�.� -•yeti- Understanding the Tool VISUAL SCORECARD KEY(FOR PLAYBOOK SPREADSHEET ON FOLLOWING PAGES) The Playbook spreadsheet identifies the benefits,challenges,potential locations,key strategies,financial Category Meaning Symbol impact,parking impact,priorityltiming,and people draw associated with the various concepts.In order to understand the spreadsheet,an explanation of the symbols and references associated with the potential -- locations and"visual scorecard"is necessary. g } Generates si nificant revemc Many of the development concepts and improvements are recommended to be sited in or near existing parking lots.For this reason,the parking lots are lettered for easy reference,as shown below. The"visual scorecard"analyzes impacts using a color-coded system.The intent is to enable the user to Generates revenue } analyze,simultaneously,multiple considerations and trade-offs at a glance.The meaning behind these colors and symbols is included in the key to the right.This is a working tool,as the impacts of any one Financial Impact No/minimal financial impact concept are not absolute and will evolve over time with changing market conditions and needs of the City. Generates new cost _$ LOCATIONS KEY(FOR PLAYBOOK SPREADSHEET ON FOLLOWING PAGES) — Generates significant new cost ebastian WaMr y - ' Supplies a significant amount of new parking (net positive impact) +P P Supplies new parking P tOt Lot A Lot C Lot H (net positive impact) + Field V Parking Impact No/minimal parking impact (Stadium) I. �5 adium]Way 2 ';' ISu'bsEstion LOt-I Addition to parking need(net negative impact,by _P generating additional demand and/or displacing parking) Significant addition to parking need(net negative impact,by Field generating additional demand and/or displacing parking) 3 Field Lot B 4 _ High priority;near-term LOt L) - Immediate phase to initiate change Stadium.Jay f" )ack�Be ny Dr � ��. Medium priority;medium-term II Medium priority;long-term Priority/Timing�� Sofive ,„` t l r ri tit Likely associated with a shared parking structure phase v Low priority;long-term s - Only if implemented in a notably beneficial form Animal Fie d ; � •�. { [Not a priority Lot E Cementer S ..00 i Only if needed to support other concepts r owt Arrow Attracts more than SOOk visitors per year or is critical to support a use which draws that many people Plan Area &Jj __ Attracts 200k to SOOk visitors per year or is critical to support a use which draws that many people People Draw Attracts up to 200k/year Contributes to attractive destination but doesn't draw many people on its own Limits the area's ability to be a specialized destination 64 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I December 2023 I 65 Playbook Concepts: Potential Locations Mapped This plan illustrates possible configurations for some of the many possible concepts included in the Playbook.However,many other possibilities are labeled over the top of the plan with numbers and letters which correspond to the spreadsheet on the following pages. ti Sebastian Way t ' 3 2C 26 3C 3C . 7;jjjjV_:'!k .... t ,3c 20-P- �' 1A_1 &3C r 2L i 4A-B& 21B 3F ♦ B � ' CH, 4C-E 2D �_ _stadium way _� ' i� 23 e k � . 2Lrr 2L- 3Doil- -Eltrrr�'_ &3C L t r r r 2�L r r. '2X 41 E-G 4C-E A_I & 3E`t-F* rr , 20-P i 3C 2L 4C-E >i' &3C &3E-F r' I • ,. _ f- ��♦ I Jack Benny Jr r VA r. p. 2 K I r Ir21. Q-P i y 3C I I :. .. p 4 k e F e F Arrow Pte F !R P F r F F Ai rnw Rt<, U A ',t May remain a Little League field �° -_ through the life of this Flan Area - Y Y.1 W7d 66 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN i CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 67 The Playbook: Development Concepts Visual Scorecard Development Concepts Benefits/Challenges Potential Location(s) Notes/Key Strategies Financial Parking Priority People Impact Impact /Timing Draw Brings activity and fun to the area and Parking can be accommodated easily with 1A Pad or liner building activates key parts of the public realm Lots A,B,C.G,or H' overflow surface lots(Improvement 2M) + _ Tactical: Activates Epicenter Green and promenade m Steelcraft or other small- Complements gameday and open space Parking can be accommodated easily with 1 _� 1B .o footprint structures lining the programming Lots A,B,C,or G overflow surface lots(2M) `¢Y i fit N public realm Draws people(100-25ok/year) Food, Activity-anchored: Lot C:south of Lot C;Lots A.B,or G if structured Beverage, Chicken'N'Pickle or other parking is supplied nearby;could partner with Large footprint relies on replacing a lot of 1C 9 Draws people(up to 750k/year) Soccer Center and fields/courts could be placed parking,so this will likely rely on a shared + n^ food and beverage anchored I P P 3 tiff and Retail by sport/activity(like Top Golf) m in the existing soccer parking lot(pending other parking structure(20) a LL parking options) Pet-friendly anchor: Draws people(200-250k/year) Lot C,south of Lot C,or southern portion of Lot Large footprint relies on replacing a lot of 1D Bark Social or similar with Oriented primarily toward dog owners and B;Lot G,H or I if structured parking is supplied parking,so this will likely rely on a shared + _n ICI m food and beverage their dogs,although anyone may enter, nearby parking structure(20) r A N Ground floor(s)of mixed use Brings activity and fun to the area and To be combined with other uses;likely relies lE building activates key parts of the public realm Lots A,B,C,G,or H on structured parking(20) $ _P 3 • Brings activity during the day,supporting 1F Fitness,wellness,and/or dance Lots B C,businesses at less popular times G,H,or I Supports Plan Area vision,but not likely be a . ICI Other Synergizes with nearby uses(offices,dance predominant use +$ _P 4 A school,etc) A Com- merClal Supports shared parking supply during non- Likely triggers a need for structured pbusiness hours(nights and weekends); Lots G,H,or l;potentially A or B in small though could not fund a structure on 1G Office • Office uses may be less active than desired for quantities (20) � _P P the district Freestanding: Consistent presence of people throughout 1H AC Marriott or similar the day=built-in activity and customers Lot A.B,or G Likely[riggers a need for structured parking { P P Hotel Brings more visitors from out-of-town (20) Pe quires active round floor use 1A +$ _P P 4 11 As part of mixed use project Supportive of vision,but not a critical use Lot A,B,or G q q ( ) 17 Animal Center Expansion Provides public-facing space for Center(43) Along Arrow Fite,near existing building Minor parking displacement to be mitigated ! _ _P 3 , 1.Lot Letters:This table makes reference to parking lot letters as labeled on the"Locations Key"map on page 64. 68 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 I 69 The Playbook: Improvement Concepts Visual Scorecard Improvement Concepts Benefits/Challenges Potential Location(s) Notes/Key Strategies Financial Parking Priority People Impact Impact /Timing Draw 2A Along Epicenter Green Along south and east edges of Epicenter Green Supports tactical near-term retail(113) ' v Walkable,bikable routes connect key uses to + 2B v Extension to Sebastian Way each other and the wider context Along back of the Stadium outfield When promenades are improved(2A-B) +p 1 •II• E Connections between shareable parking lots 11 0 a Along Stadium Way,east of and potential future structures Works in combination with intersection Along the north edge of Stadium Way,east of improvements(2D): 7 2C Rochester Ave,8 into SCE J land Rochester Ave,and into SCE land Connects to new shared parking in Lot G(20) Creates a sense of arrival In combination with promenades(2A and 2B) Stadium Way Intersection and 2E and 2F y ZD improvements Facilitates pedestrian and bike crossing At Rochester Ave and Stadium Way Especially useful to connect to any parking 2 Streets w between uses and parking supplies � structure in Lot G(20) � (subject to e appropriate v Calms traffic,provides parking,and improves Th In coordination with overall vehicular/bike 2E operational w Roadway restriping bike lanes roughout Rochester Ave network and 2E and 2F analyses.as u .. ------ necessary) a Enables development to engage Rochester In coordination with new building frontage Along Rochester Ave; lA through 1J Improves pedestrian connectivity ( g )and 2D and 2E 2F Sidewalk and public frontage Median in alternating left turn lane,set back In coordination with other Rochester Ave • Creates a sense of place and enclosure, from intersections to allow for turn lanes - despite wide right-of-way improvements(2D and 2E) -- 2113 Wayfinding Program Promotes the area's identity and facilitates Key gateways to the area,including Rochester In coordination with any other street visitors'navigation Ave at Stadium Way and Jack Benny Or improvements,especially 2D 2H Arrow Route General Plan improvements.including Throughout Arrow Rte Less direct impact on near-term improved bike/pedestrian connectivity opportunities;supports Animal Center(4J) I��I��IIII 21 New internal street Completes block network New connections identified in Section 3.3 Not necessary for near-term opportunities 4 •II, 23 Epicenter Green Flexibly-programmable anchor space SW corner of Rochester Ave and Stadium Way Supports tactical near-term retail(1B) 1 •S• 'TI II 2K Open Other small plazas Fun spaces for Sports Center/Sofive users West of Sports Center outdoor courts, Engages path to SCE property(2B) _ 3 Spaces Engages adjacent commercial uses East of Sofive building Engages stadium promenade 2L Stadium promenade Walkable,bikable routes connect key uses to Within baseball stadium complex Supports stadium uses(4A,4B,and 3F) _y� 2 •n. each other and the wider context �r 11 2M New surface parking Easy near-term solution NW corner of Rochester and Arrow;on nearby Supports overflow parking from the Stadium =$ +p Freeway-adjacent City land and tactical near-term retail(1B) Connections/shuttles to existing Leverages existing parking with minimal Adjacent commercial parking;Foothill Crossing Supports overflow parking from the Stadiu. - p p 2N underutilized lots to be shared investment shopping center parking and tactical near-term retail(18) + Parking Frees up space for new,exciting uses Lot G preferred; Needs pedestrian-friendly links(2A through P 20 New shared parking structure � p p TB D possibilities:A,B,C and south of C 2D Can be managed and used flexibly over time Other )to all uses + 2P F cation of solar collectors Leverages existing asset;provides shade To any other/new parking lot or structure As needed as parking is relocated 2 70 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 i 71 The Playbook: Programming & Operations Visual Scorecard Programming&Operations Concepts Benefits/Challenges Potential Location(s) Notes/Key Strategies Financial Parking Priority People impact Impact /Timing Draw Current Maintenance& Supports athleuc facilities,parking,and 3A Management Animal Center All City-maintained property Supports existing operations 36 New Maintenance&Management As needed for new uses/programming All City-maintained property As needed for new uses/programming Opera- _. tion5 In support of current and new parking needs Parking Management Plan to Increase parking efficiency by facilitating the 3C establish a Managed Parking sharing of parking All parking lots Establish Memorandums of Understanding District Leverage parking as a City asset (MOUs)with property owners for use of parking areas. Farmers Market Creates activity and a destination Epicenter Green,parking lots,and/or ground 3D Y Supported by improved open space(2J) floor of future parking structure Involves new maintenance&management 3E Other open space events/programs Creates activity and a destination Epicenter Green or parking lots costs(2B) Program- Involves new maintenance&management 3F ming Stadium Programming/Concerts Creates activity and a destination Stadium costs(2B) Adaptation/reconfiguration Allows the site of the existing Little League 3G of softball fields)to also field to accommodate a new use aligned Softball fields Requires scheduling coordination between accommodate Little League use with the vision of this Master Plan(see softball and Little League Development Concepts on page 68) New dedicated source of revenue, such as an increased Transient Provides additional funding that is generated 3H Funding Occupancy Tax(TOT)and/or EIFD from and targeted for the Plan Area Applicable to the entire Plan Area A for the Plan Area 2.Concept 3G.,People draw depends on which use would replace the Little League field. 72 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 73 The Playbook: Existing Uses Visual Scorecard Existing Uses Benefits/Challenges r Potential Locations) Notes/Key Strategies Financial Parking Priority People Impact Impact /Timing Draw .. a, Anchors and gives an identity to the area Season is April to September;schedule can be +" 4A The Quakes coordinated with other uses of the stadium :. J°' Only active 6 months per year and other parking needs _ c Capitalizes on existing resource v m Requires its own maintenance and Not a significant use of the Stadium 4B Other programming (occasional photo shoots;concerts have ba, u 2 management without an operator(for tried) 4- example,setting up for concerts) (� 4C Baseball Major League Softball Draws visitors—possible patrons for new Uses all 3 fields for 29.5 hours/week Q) (Adult) restaurants and retail 4 seasons on odd years;3 seasons on even and v years(due to renovations) Schedules can be coordinated with other uses U) Softball "' of the fields and other parking needs 41 --_------� a c a Uses all 3 fields for 15.5 hours/week 4D Fields a Tournaments Drawsvisitors—possible patrons for new — LL restaurants and retail 20-30 tournaments per year 0 +-+ l Q) Q) Q) 4E Fields 2,3,and 5 rented for 7 hours/week(mid- L (n On-Going Rentals Capitalizes on existing resource morning to early afternoon)by a nearby fitness Not a significant impact as it is a minor use Q 4F company v Field 5(baseball field on Arrow) Not adjacent to likely near-term phase,but , 1 • Serves Little League District 4C District 71 Little League To investigate possibility of Little League using could be reconfigured or relocated to allow C to The field exists solely for this non-full-time use Fields 2-4 for future phases ZZ Provides athletic facilities to the community, �- including basketball,volleyball.concessions,a multipurpose room,and pickle ball. � Q 7 Sports 4H All Sports Center programming Bolsters the Plan Area's role and identity as a Sports Center facilities Synergizes with nearby fitness-related us Center destination for participating in and watching athletics Isolated from the Stadium and adjacent uses --- A fun athletic use which relates to,but is Sof ive distinct from,the other sports uses in the Plan Area Synergizes with nearby sports-related uses 4l Center 5-on-5 soccer o existing fields(2 future fields) and could complement new related uses Bolsters the Plan Area's role and identity as a P � Center destination for participating in and watching r ' athletics V While not related directly to area's athletic identity,it is not near priority phases and provides a needed use for the City Could sy pace,such s use anchored) pet- 47 Animal Center p y Southwest corner of plan area Provides a small,yet consistent presence of friendly space,such as Bark Social(1D) t' people throughout the year - 3.Renovations:Every other year,fields are out of use from November 20 to February 6(17 weeks)for renovation. 4.Programming and Reconfiguration:Sec programming and reconfiguration concepts 3F and 3G on page 72. 74 1 EPICENTER MASTER PLAN I CHAPTER 4: IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA December 2023 I 75 .s4 �•f \ � Tw'�� l j Epicenter Master Plan - ..L.-•"^ ��— i��`- 1f(e F. � �_ gar~ ,F• � a • _, -Ir # f