HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-52 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00- 52
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT 00-02, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for the Development
District Amendment 00-02, as described in this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development District Amendment is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 14th day of June 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found and determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on June 14, 2000, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The application applies to property located in the City; and
b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
3. Based on the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of fact set forth in
paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the area for which the overlay district designation is proposed has a
unique character, identity and environment by being in excess of 8 percent slope
gradient which is defined as hillside; and
b. That the unique character, identity and environment of the hillside area,
for which the Hillside Overlay District is proposed, would be preserved and enhanced to
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the benefit of the hillside area and the City as a whole by the provisions set forth by the
overlay district and to promote the goals of the Development Code; and
c. That an overlay district is necessary to protect, preserve or enhance the
unique character and identity of the hillside are for which an overlay district is proposed
and to promote the goals of the General Plan; and
d. That an overlay district is necessary to protect the health, welfare, and
safety of the public.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the Negative Declaration has been
prepared and reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically
finds that based upon substantial evidence, that said Negative Declaraton and the Initial
Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgement of the Planning Commission;
and further this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in
said Negative Declaration with regard to the Development Distrid Amendment.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and
4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development District
Amendment 00-02, hereby incorporating the Hillside Overlay District boundary to the
City of Rancho Cucamonga Zoning Map, as shown in Exhibit "A" of the staff report.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: I
L McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST: '
Bra r, Se
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DDA 00-02 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
June 14, 2000
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced,
passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at
a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 14th day of June 2000, by the
following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE