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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/12/02 - Agenda Packet - AttachmentsDATE: TO: FROM: By: SUBJECT: ............ (::l:l"~' O}: R/.\NCIitO CU(L,, MONGA MEMORAND!.IM December 1, 1~98 Mayor and Metnbers of the Cily Council Jack Lain, I(P, C~ty Manager ~__ William J. O'Neil, City Engine!"~ Mike Olivier, Senior Civil Engineer CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM D-4 Subject and Reco~nmendation should be ranended to read west of Etiwanda Avenue and not East of Etiwanda Avenue. MO:dlw CITY ()I: t,(ANC[tO DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: December 2, 1998 Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Alan Warren, ,Associate Planner, AICP ATTACHMENTS FOR ITEMS F1-F4 Attached are the maps, minutes and previous staff reports which relate to Items F1-F4. Respectfully submitted, Alan Warren Associate Planner AW:ls Attachments CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: November 10, 1998 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: SUBJECT: Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENC~Y - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. (Continued from October 28, 1998.) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Comrnunity Facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. (Continued from October 28, 1998.) Because there are smaller, similarly zoned, out parcels adjacent to the parcels included in these applications, staff recommends that General Plan Amendment 98-05 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04 be reviewed concurrently. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIb: Surrou~and Use an~: ~orth - Railr°a~right'°f-way and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) South - Foothill Boulevard and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Regional Related Office/Commercial East Vacant land and public storage facility beyond; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and RV-Self Storage West - Vacant land, fire station, and utility corridor beyond; Victoria Planned Community, Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) General~nations: Project Site - Medi"u-~esidential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community North Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) South- Commercial East Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) West Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CiTY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 2 Site Characteristics: The site is vacant on the north side of Base Line Road, east of Rochester Avenue, and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site consists of four contiguous lots with the eastern-most being adjacent to the future Day Creek Boulevard. One mature California Oak of historical significance is near the middle of the site and the properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). The site is generally level and slopes gently to the south. ANALYSIS: General: The site is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) in the General Plan and the Victoria Community Plan. A short distance to the west is an existing fire station and in the northern portion there is an historically landmarked California Oak tree. Most of the land north of Base Line Road is zoned for Low-Medium Residential. Appropriateness of the Existinq Medium Residential Desiqnations - Residential is the predominate designation in the area generally north of Base Line Road. Also, with the southeast corner of the site on the future intersection of two major arterials (Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard) the Medium Residential district is appropriate when allowing for the flexibility of building arrangements for multi-family projects. With recent land use changes, only two remaining multi-family sites are located on the north side of Base Line Road (between the future Day {;reek Boulevard and Victoria Park Lane). Retention of the Medium Residential District would continue the multi-family character west along Base Line Road. However, because of recent changes to the Low-Medium Residential density on the east side of the future Day Creek Boulevard (GPA 96-03B) the multi-family character would be interrupted by a small portion of single-family development. At the northeast corner of the site, approximately 3 acres are desijnated Civic Community for development of a future fire station. The Fire District has advised staff that the site is no longer needed for that purpose. Therefore, the existing Civic/Community designation should be changed as this use is reserved solely for anticipated community facilities. Appropriateness of the Proposed Low-Medium Residential Desiqnation - With Low-Medium land to the north and east (east of the 2.75 acres of GPA 98-05) approval of this application would continue the Low-Medium Residential character from the future Day Creek Boulevard west all the way to Milliken Avenue (on the north side of Base Line Road). With minor exceptions adjacent to shopping centers and along the future Route 30 Freeway, the majority of the residential land nod:h of Base Line Road is zoned single-family. The predominance of multi-family land is south of Base Line Road Adoption of Low-Medium Residential for these applications would be appropriate width this trend and with recent land use changes in the immediate area. While the four parcels of this application are of sufficient size and configuration to design a high-quality project, the adjacent out parcels exhibit property configurations which may pose significant design problems. Therefore, staff recommends that any approvals for this site and the adjacent parcels include a Master Plan requirement so that any future development proposals will include shared design considerations (i.e., streets, trails, etc.). PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 3 Housinq - The main housing issue for these applications is the reduction in the number of potential residential units at build out and the affordability of the future units. The less intense land use density would result in a reduction of future units of between 79 and 113 units (for the 17 acres of this application and the 8.5 acres of GPA 98-05). This represents only .19 percent of the anticipated 58,974 total units estimated for the City's build out (Housing Element, page 111-39). This loss, however, was more than made up for by the adoption of GPA 95-03A (Griffin) which added 342 single family units (Low-Mediurn Residential District) to the anticipated build out. Because of the higher unit density, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) neighborhoods are generally more affordable than other lower-density, single-family districts. By dropping just one density designation, the resultant single farnily development should not be much less affordable than any other owner-occupied, multi-family units developed in the same area. Environmental Assessment: The applicant prepared Part I of the Initial Study. Staff completed Part 11 of the Initial Study and determined that no significant impacts would result from reducing the residential unit density on the subject properties. This amendment proposal simply reduces the potential residential unit development within the similar residential land use categories. It is anticipated that most impacts generally expected from future residential development will be equal to or less than that expected under the existing category. The original environmental analysis for the existing land use category was included in the EIRs for the City's General Plan and Victoria Community Plan. Environmental issues will need to be analyzed when formal development proposals are applied for in the future. For example, an historically landmarked Californian Oak is located on the site. The City's existing Historic Preservation regulations will ensure that development around the tree will include appropriate measures to preserve ,ts health. Similarly, when specific development proiects are proposed, existing environmental review requirements will be initiated to ensure adequate analysis of the impacts. Any impacts noted will be mitigated through the City's development review process. In response to the Notice of Intent for the Negative Declaration, tlqe Etiwanda School District forwarded a concern regarding the anticipated student generation when residential projects are developed. As any housin9 project will affect the District's ability to provide school services, staff believes these amendments should significantly lessen the anticipated impacts. With unit density change on this and the accompanying applications (GPA 98-05 and VCPA 98-04), the anticipated residential unit count for the immediate area should be reduced by about 100 units. It is current city policy to request developers to work out a school mitigation plan with the affected school district(s) prior to development approval. No development is proposed with these applications as the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is the owner of the 17 acres of GPA 98~04. It is the RDA's intent to sell the properties after the proposed residential density is reduced Staff recommends that the Planning Commission identify the need of future developers of the properties to execute an agreement with the Eftwanda School District to provide adequate mitigation prior to City approval of any residential project. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CI'TY OF R.C RDA November 10, 1998 Pa9e 4 FACTS FOR FINDING: Based upon the facts and conclusions listed above, staff believes the Planning Commission can make the following facts for findings regarding these applications: The properties are suitable for the uses allowed in the proposed land use and development district designation in terms of access and size, as evidenced by the site's location adjacent to other similarly designated parcels; and The proposed amendments would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties as evidenced by the findings and conclusions of the Initial Environmental Study that indicate that no significant impacts would be expected as a result of this land use change; and The proposed amendments are in conformance with the General Plan and Victoria Community Plan because of the site's capacity to promote the goals and objectives for single- family residential development. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommend that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment 98-04 with a Master Plan designation and of Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 by the adoption of the attached Resolutions. Respectfully submitted, Br Bull~ City Planner BB:AW/jfs Attachments: Exhibit"A" - General Plan Land Use Map Exhibit "B" - Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map Exhibit "C" - Initial Study Part II Resolution Recommending Approval of GPA 98-04 Resolution Recommending Approval of VCPA 98-03 ){,5 I(ESIDE~,U'IA L tl lx~,.,.' Dt:nsily (2-4 DUI:\C) L,o'.'-' .x. lCd:um I)e. ns~:.'.' (4.8 DU/,,\C) ,Medium [)cnsity ($-i-: DU/AC) Medium }ti~h Dcnsily (1~-24 DU/AC) tti[:h Dcns~l',' (~...-.~0 [)(;/.,\C) MIXED ¥ictotSa Park PUBI.iC & QUASI-PUBLIC M E [Llem, en.:aO' School JRIi Junior High School HS lqi~.h Szhool P Par~ SBCFC Sa~ Be~'~iBo Cour,~' Flood CoB:o] UC Utility Co,~dor CITY OF HANUHO.OUCAMONGA ON S.II.C.F.C LM t',4 ., 'Base t.ine t M x LM Titlo: Exhibit: g Date: LAND USE PLAN RESIDENTIAL J VERY LOW < 2 DU's/AC t LOW 2-4 DU's/AC _1t LOW-MEDIUM 4-SDU's/AC MEDIUM 8--~4 DU's/^C MEDIUM-HIGH 14-24 DU's/AC HIGH 24-30 DU's/AC MASTER PLAN REQUIRED COMMERCIAL/OFFICE ~ COMMERCIAL ! 'iCOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL '; . ',NEIGHBORHOOD COMM. ::::::::::::::::::;~REGIONAL COMMERCIAL .......OFFICE OPEN SPACE PUBLIC FACILITIES Ir~',.,~',lEXISTING SCHOOLS ~'-""~""~PROPOSED SCHOOLS' I" ,':,:.!:iPARKS '(EXISTING PARKS SHOWN 'P') ¢ ) CIVIC/COMMUNITY CiTY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN ::::::::::::-'~i'.2',;:;;; -: : ......: .....: !~ I ========================== :::: .... - ' HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL mlmlmm{mimmmmmmmmm mm "".".' e ' .':'.'.'.'.:';';,:::::::::::l.-:h OPEN SPACE ,:..;.:,.~.~.~li~,i'.:.:.:i::.:.:.:!i!~i~ j FLOOD CONTROL/UTILI-FY CORU. :i:!:i:i:i:.~li:i!ii.i:i:!:!iiiiiiii!i::::~:~i:~ .........,- o o , o , , o o , o , 22-1 ............. SPECIAL BOULEVARD ' '"" ' ....... ' ............. i~;,~ -'""'" '-' Foothi1 I , .,', ',"· Project: Title: Exhibit' '::IS-ca,- ~ oS Date' City of R:ancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project Files: General Plan Amendment 98-04, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 2. Related Files: n/a Description of Project: Environmental Assessment and General Plan Amendment 98-04 Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Aqency - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low-Medium Residential(4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: - 0227-091-18 through 21 Environmental Assessment and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 - Rancho Cucamonqa Redevelopment Aqency - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue, APN: - 0227-091-18 through 21 Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 o General Plan Designations: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)and CMc/Community Zoning: Victoria Community Plan -, Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is vacant, on the north side of Base Line Road, east of Rochester Avenue and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site consists of four contiguous lots with the eastern most being adjacent to the future Day Creek Boulevard. One mature California Oak of historical significance is near the middle of the site and the properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 9'1730 Contact Person and Phone Number: Alan Warren, Associate Planner (909) 477-2750 Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below 'would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ( ) Land Use and Planning ( ) Population and Housing ( ) Geological Problems ( ) Water ( ) Air Quality (x) Transportation/Circulation (x) Biological Resources ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ,i ) Hazards ,'~x) Noise ,', ) Mandatory Findings of Significance (x) Public Services (x) LJtilities and Service Systems ( ) Aesthetics (x) Cultural Resources (x) Recreation DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (x) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect m this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in art earlier E1R pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Signed ~W/ar "~-~---'~i Alan ren Associate Planner October 6, 1998 Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 3 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Pursuant to Section 15063 of the Californ a Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified. LAND a) b) c) d) Polenhalfy S~gnd~canl Impact Les~ Porenlra lyUnless Than S~gmf~canl M~hgahon $~gnfflcan( No USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? ( ) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community? ( ) (x) (x) (x) (x) Comments: a) The project does not propose any development improvement. The request is to change the General and Specific plans land use designations from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and community facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments are the appropriate applications to change the land use designations. The approval process, if granted, will not cause conflict with the General Plan and zoning. b) The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan SagE: Shrub and Coastal Sage Shrub habitats, The land use designation changes will not impact the natural environment, as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria Community Plan currently designate the site for residential uses and the proposal will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density. c) Much of the land surrounding the subject properties is already designated for Low- Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) uses. Changing the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential would be consistent with the surrounding area. Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 and Supoorttng Informat~r' Sou¢ce~ POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposaL' a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? Unless Than M*hgabon S~gn d'~c.:ant No Impacl ) () (x) ) () (x) ) () (x) GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) h) i) Fault rupture? Seismic ground shaking? Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? Seiche hazards?' Landslides or mudflows? Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? Subsidence of the land? Expansive soils? Unique geologic or physical features? Smgnrf~-~an,: () () ( ( ( Impact () () () () () () () () () Than S ~gn,flc.~nt Impact () () () () () () () () () No Irapat! (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) WATER. Will the proposal result it,,: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? () () S,gnd,c..ant Impecd () () Than SJgn~[c,4n! () () No (x) (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality'? Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? S~gnr~c~mt S~gn rficanJ ImpacI () () () (x) () () () (x) () () () (x) () ( ) (x) () ( ) ( ) (x) ( ) () () () (x) () () () (x) Comments: a) The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development project. The land use change will not in itself cause any impacts to the water supplies. The future development of the site will increase runoff because the site is currently vacant and any development will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements, driveways, and rooftops. Tentative Tract Maps usually include conditions of approval requiring certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The impact is not considered significant. f&g) Because of potential improvements anticipated after the land use change listed above, it is expected that some reduction in rainwater percolation to the ground water may result. The future residential development of the site would be in conformance with similarly developed residential land in the City and therefore the impact is not considered significant. AIR QUALITY. Would the ,proposal.' a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? () () () (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 Issues and Supporting Information Sources No Impacl b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? () ( (x) c) d) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? Create objectionable odors? () ( () ( (x) (x) Comments: a) The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development project. The land use change will not cause any impacts to the air quality. The future development of any vacant land in the city will add to the vehicle trips and, as a result, add to potential air quality degradation whatever the land use designation. The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units/acre) which could result in 136 to 238 units. The revised designation, Low- Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), could result in development of between 68 and 136 units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low- Medium Residential designation would experience fewer traffic impacts; therefore, air quality impacts would be less than if developed under the current designation. Furthermore, the South C:oast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan accounts for' the existing land use designations in its programs. The proposed land use change retains the residential potential, but at a less intensive level. No increase in air quality impacts would be expected from the existing development potential. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. proposal result in.' a) b) c) d) e) 0 Would the Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? Hazards to safety from design features (eg., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? Hazards or barriers for pedestnans or bicyclists? Conflicts with adopted polices supporting alternative transportation (e g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Potenhelly S~gnrf~cant Irnpacl Less Po~enhel~' Unless Than S~gnrr~,3n '.M~bgahon S~gn~..ant No ) ( (x) () () (x) () (x) () (x) () (x) () (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 C, ity of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 I~Sue~ and Sups)offing Informebon Sour':,~s g) Rail or air traffic impacts? Potenbaily Imp,~lct () () () (x) Comments: a) The development of any vacant land in the city will add to the vehicle trips and add to potential traffic congestion whatever the land use designation. The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units/acre) which could result in 136 to 238 units. The revised designation, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) could result in development of between 68 and 136 units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low-Medium Residential designation would exhibit traffic impacts less than if developed under the current designation. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? b) Locally designated species (e.g, heritage trees, eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? Locally designated natural communities (e.g., eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and vernal pool)? Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? c) d) e) S~gnd'~canl Impact Leas S~g n~f 1~.,41n IM~hgat~O~S~gnlfJcantNO Impa~ [n~al~ ImpsO Impa~ (x) () (x) () (x) () () (x) () (x) Comments: a&c) The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural environment as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria Community Plan currently designates the site for residential uses and the proposal will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density. Future development proposals in the area should evaluate their impacts on the habitat. Mitigation measures may be required if the impacts to the habitat are considered significant. It is recommended that a habitat study be included as a part of an environmental assessment before any authorization for development. Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 b) There is one mature California Oak of historical significance near the middle of the site and the properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). It is recommended that an arborist study the immediate area around the tree and make recommendations to preserve the health of the tree before any authorization for development on the properties. The oak is officially designated as a historical landmark and this issue will be investigated at the time of development proposal through the City's Historical Preservation policies. Issues and Supporting Inforrnahon Source~ Impact Less Potenbally Unless Than ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ( b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ( c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? ( () () () (x) (x) (x) HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or' emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? Po~enhalhf S,gn rr,c~n! L®ss S,gn~+Canl ( ) ( ) () (x) () () () (x) () () ( ) (x) ( ) () () (x) () () () (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 10. 11. NOISE. Wifi the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? $~gr, ificanl S~gn~f~cam Nc Impact () () (x) () ( ) ( ) (x) Comments: a) The project will add new sources of noise such as automobiles because it entails adding new homes to vacant land when developed. The increase in noise levels however is not excessive and not expected to exceed City adopted noise level limits. The impact is not considered significant. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas.' a) b) c) d) e) Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Other governmental services? S~gnrf,canl Impact Mihgabon No () ( ) (x) () () ( ) ( ) (x) () ( ) (x) () () ( ) (x) () () () () (x) Comments: a&c) The eventual development of the site will increase the demand on public services since it will entail adding new homes on vacant land. Tract Map conditions of approval usually require the developer to participate in the funding of special districts for the necessary construction and maintenance of fire protection and school facilities. Therefore, the impact is not considered significant. d) The site is within the Victoria L. ighting and Landscape IVlaintenance District. The reduction in future housing units, providing lower unit density, will result in a reduction of LMD per unit funds to maintain the District"s lighting and landscaping areas. This reduction, when combined with other lower unit density developments may, in the long term, affect the District's ability to pay for its landscaped areas. The impact for these 17 acres is not considered significant. The estimated unit count at the existing density is 140 (t0 units/acre x 14 acres), at the reduced density, 119 (7 units/acre x 17 acres) units This results in an estimate reduction of 21 units (The increase of three acres is the result of including land previously reserved for a fire station in the residential land). Cumulative impact analysis is not available to determine the long term effect of density reductions on the funding of the District. Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 12. 13. Issues and Supporttrig fnfoPmahon Sources UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) Power or natural gas? Communication systems? Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? Sewer or septic tanks? Storm water drainage? Solid waste disposal? Local or regional water supplies.? S~gn~oanl impact Signdight ) (x) () ) (x) () ) () ) (x) () ) (x) () ) () (x) ) () (x) No imprio! Comments: a,b,& d) A housing project at the site will produce a need for water supplies, waste disposal, gas and electric service since new homes will be built. Typical Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval require the developer to provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewer system, water, gas, electric power, telephone and cable TV. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The impact is not considered significant. The unit density reduction should result in service need reductions below what would be expected under the Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) designation. e) A housing project will increase runoff because the site i:s currently vacant and any improvement project will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements, driveways, and rooftops, Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval usually require certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The impact is not considered significant. Impnct Incorpor~led Imprio1 No AESTHETICS. Would the proposed.' a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) c) Create light or glare'? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 14. 15. Issues and Supporting Informat*on Sour~:t,s CULTURAL RESOURCES. a) b) c) d) e) Impacl Would the proposal: Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( ) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? ( ) S~nffica¢I Impact Less Unless Than M~hgahon S~gnlficanl ) () ) () ) (x) () () () (x) (x) ( (x) (x) Comments: c) Refer to item 7B. and Supporhng Infocnlatlon Source.! RECREATION. Would the proposal.' a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? Potentially S~gn,f'~rlt Impact () () Polle~hally S~nd~..an! Impeel Incorpota(ed () () Than S~gmf~c. anl Impact (x) () NO () (x) Comments: a) Any housing project will increase the demand on parks in the area because it involves adding new homes. Developers will be responsible for payment of park fees at the time of building permit issuance to offset any impact on parks. The impact is not considered significant. Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the nurnber or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) Short term: Does the project have the potential to achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time. Long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) () Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the ~ncremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) ( ) Substantial adverse: Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ( ) b) c) d) S~:n rf~oanl ) () (x) ) ( ) (x) ) ( ) (x) ) () (x) EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are awailable for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center [::)rive (check all that apply): (x) General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Certified April 6, 1981 ) Initial Study for GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 13 (x) Victoria Environmental Impact Report (Certified May 20, 1981) (x) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur. Signature: Print Name and Title: Date: __ City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: General Plan Amendment98-04 Public Review Period Closes: November10, 1998 Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 Project Applicant: Rancho Cucamanga Redevelopment Agency Project Name: Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. Project Description: A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and CivicJCommunity to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land. FINDING '[his is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study shows that there is r~o substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, [] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Driw-· (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period. November 10, 1998 Date of Determination Adopted By RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE P~Jki',alNING COMMISSION OF THE CI ~'-Y OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT98-04,A REQUESTTO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND CIVIC/COMMUNITY TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4.-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), WITH A MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT, FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-18 THROUGH 21. A. Recitals. 1. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA) filed an application for General Plan Amendment No 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On October 28, and continued to November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2. Based upon the su3stantial ewdence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specfficaily finds as follows: a. The application applies to four parcels of land totaling approximately 17 acres of land, basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and which are presently vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-t4 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community; and b. The property to the ncrth of the subiect site is designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and ~s vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with a fire station. The property to the east is designated Low- Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant anc partially developed with a public storage facility. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is desicjnated Commercial and is vacant; and c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development w~thin the d~strict ~n a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 2 and This amendment promotes :he goals and objectives; of the Land Use Element; e. This amendrnent would not be matenally injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significanl impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. 3. Based upon the substantial evider',ce presented to this Cornmission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds anti cc:,ncludes .as follows: a. That the subject properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in Ihe surrounding area; and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment. nor the surrounding propert~esi and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance wilh the General Plan. 4. Based upon the facts and inforrnation contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Dec!arat~on has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information c:ontained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions o,~ Section 753.5(c) of Title. 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record asawhole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, ~here is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impac:t upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and c()ncluslons set forth in paragraphs t, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change the General Plan Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attac:hedExhibit"A," witha Master Plan requirement. 6. The Secretan./to th~s Commission shall ce~ify to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-84 GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS lOTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA J 11er Secret ry -. I, Brad Buller, Secretan/ 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 loth day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE MEDIUM- HIGH ~,~.24 DU's/AC HIGH 24-30 DU's/AC ivix,3 i r-m PLAN REQUIRED LAND USE PLAN ,_:_:::::.::: ...........~ ..____~¢ ....~' . RESIDENTIAL il ~.,,-,, ,~--, ..~ ,,, Z ...... . VERY LOW<2 DU's/AC I ~-OW-MED~UM "-~o~',~^o/ (!iJ'~ :~2~ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :-:-':-::-' '~ ~V. iO"r':O'~ .^....-.......,' ::::::::::: _ :::-,,,C :&:::lf~:::..~;.- ...........11 !ti!:::::::::::: ~ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: .'" COMMERCIAL/OFFICE t _,,'-'~ NEIGHBORHOOD COMM. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 'HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL OPFN SPACE FLOOD CONTROL/UTILITY CORD. ::i:i;:;... SPECIAL BOULEVARD .....::;::;;;:::; OPEN C FACILITIES root~ai EXISTING SCHOOLS PROPOSED SCHOOLS' PARKS "~- ¥'o'~,'"- ~..',.~o ~.'~u PARKS SidOWt.t 'P') CIVIC/COMMUNITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLAN PUBLI 1~: ;J CiTY GENERAL Project: Tillf;. Exhibit: ~ Date: DRAFT- FOR DISCUSSION ONLY CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA i:LANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting November 10, 1998 Chairman McNiel called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman McNiel then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macins, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT' None STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Michael Estrada, Deputy City Attorney; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer'; jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst: Salvador Salazar, Associate Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Mitch Singerman, Senior RDA Analyst: Alan Warren, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Bullet, City Planner, announced that Items A, B, C, and O should all be considered at one time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Mannerin(). seconded by Macins, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of October 28, 1998. PUBLIC HEARINGS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21 Related file: Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03. DRAFT- FOR DISCUSSION ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT98.-03 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low' Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road. approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. Related file: General Plan Amendment 98-04. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Mediurn Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection cf Rochester Aw_mue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25. Related file: Vict3ria Community Plan Amendment 98-04. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on tl'~e north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1.'100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and 2¼ acres approximately 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43. Related file: Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-05. A'lan Warren, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing There were no comments and he closed the hearing. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Mannerinc, to recommend issuance of Negative Declarations and adopt the resolutions recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 98-04, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03, General Plan Amendment 98-05. and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINC, MCNIE:L. STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE -carried CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-25 MODIFICATION - FILIPPI WINERY - A request to expand the winery operation to include seasonal grape pressing for an existing facility within the High Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, located at 12467 Base Line Road-APN: 227-16!-24. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the slaff report. Brad Buller, City Planner, reported that he had obsen,,ed the crushing operation at another wincoy and had videotaped theoperat.on. He incicated the videotape was available for viewing. Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION O= THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITY TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL. (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN; 0227-091-18 THROUGH 21. A. Recitals. 1. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency filed an application for Vic',oria Community Plan Amendment No. 98-03 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On October 28, and continued to November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low -Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). 4. All legal prerequisiles prior to [he adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, ~,'. is hereby foand, determined. and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucar'nonga 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 presenled to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to four parcels of land totaling approximately 17 acres, basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and which is presently vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility; and b. All of the surrounding properties are within the Victoria Planned Community. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwell;n(.] units per acre) and is developed with a fire station. The property to the east is designated Low..Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-85 VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA November 10, 1998 Page 2 is vacant and partially developed with a pubiic storage facility. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant: and c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan, the Victoria Community Plan~ and with related development: and d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land Use Element and the Victoria Community Plan; and e. This amendment would not r)e materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and cornpatibili',y with existing land uses in the surrounding area; and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the ~nvironment nor the surrounding properties; and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application. the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, fLirther, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects wll occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section T53.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record asawhole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for ~,he project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTICN NO. 98-85 VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C RDA November 10, 1998 Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. 98-03 to change the Land Use Map for the subject properties to low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A." 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall cert,fy to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA , ~/'/ f'h ~ "% ,, I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly' introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission heId on the 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO. MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONE!RS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE )15 KESIDENTLA L t. OMtq E}{CiAL ~__~ , Vieluria Park Ln \, PUBLIC & QUASI.PUBLIC [i !:_1~ m t n L.~ ~)· School JR]( Jumor t{~gh Sch~l P UC Ual~:y Corndot / CITY OF R~NDt~O.QUGAMONGA S.ii.C.i:.C, LM h'l ti \ Projecl' V'c_P,9_ (~? - o 4 f o ~ Exhibit' ,& D'ate: // M t l, Citizens Committed to Children P.O. Box E-111 7201 Haven Avenue Alta Loma, CA 91701 November 20, 1998 The Honorable William J. Alexander Mayor of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 RECENED NOV 2 $ 1998 Dear Mayor Alexander: As you know, the Alta Loma School District is pursuing a general obligation bond in March 1999. We are requesting that the City Council approve a resolution in support of this effort for our children. Attached is a draft resolution for your consideration to be placed on the December 2nd city council meeting agenda. Thank you in advance for your support. If there are any questions you or council members have, C please feel free to call us at (909) 945-5054 (.Jary) or (949) 551-2478 (Sharon). Sincerely, Gary Womack Chairperson Citizens Committed to Children Sharon McHolland, Ed.D. Superintendent Alta Loma School District Attachment GW/SM Resolution of the City of Rancho Cucamonga In Support of General Obligation Bond for the Alta Loma School District WHEREAS, the quality education of our children is the key to the future of our community; and WHEREAS, as the elementary and junior high schools in the Alta Loma School District age and as the population of the City increases there is a great need for' adding classrooms to existing schools to reduce class size, replacing deteriorating portables, upgrading/installing electrical wiring, improving plumbing systems, renovating restrooms, and constructing permanent classrooms at Banyan Elementary school; and WHEREAS, a general obligation bond would provide the funds for much needed improvements to all elementary and junior high schools in the Alta Loma School District; and WHEREAS, a general obligation bond would also provide the funds necessary for a permanent Banyan Elementary school in Alta Loma to serve the needs of our community; and WHEREAS, without the support of the community and without the funds from this bond issue, matching state funds would not be available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby support the general obligation bond measure of the Alta Loma School District, to fund needed capital improvements in our local elementary schools and to construct a permanent Baynan Elementary school to serve our community. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __ day of ____ .,1998. AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: William J. Alexander Mayor, City of Rancho Cucamonga C']TY C)]: RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: November 10, 1998 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN ,AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and for 2~ acres of land approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43, PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoninq: Easterly Nodh South - East West - parcel: Railroad right-of-way and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) Foothill Boulevard and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Regional Related Office/Commercial Vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) Vacant land; Victoria Planned Community; Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) Westerly parcels: North - Railroad South East West right-of-way and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) Foothill Boulevard and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Regional Related Office/Com mercial - Vacant land; Victoria Planned Community - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) - Utility corridor; Victoria Planned Community, Utility Corridor PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GPA 98-05 & VCPA 98-04 - CITY' OF R.C. November 10, 1998 Page 2 General Plan Desiqnations Project Sites - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) Easterly parcel: North - Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) South - Commercial East - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) West - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) Westerly North South - East - parcels: Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) Commercial Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) West - Flood Control/Utility Corridor Site Characteristics: The parcels are on the north side of Base Line Road, east of Rochester Avenue, and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The two contiguous lots adjacent to the Edison utility corridor are partially developed with a fire station. The eastern-most parcel is vacant and is located where the future Day Creek Boulevard is planned. The properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). The sites are generally level and slope gently to the south. ANAI'YSIS: A. General: The parcels included in these applications are divided by the four parcels of the Redevelopment Agency's (RE)A) applications (GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03). The RDA land use applications for 17 acres on Base Line Road is the impetus for the City's applications. On October 28, 1998, the Planning Commission authorized the City-initiated applications so as to provide a comprehensive review of the land use issues for the immediate area. The sites are presently designated Medium Residential in the ,General Plan and in the Victoria Community Plan. However, the descriptions are not "mirror images" because of differences in the characteristics of the general plan and community plan maps. 'The General Plan Land Use Map identifies future arterial roads such Day Creek Boulevard. While the Victoria Community Plan indicates where future streets are planned, their inclusion into the public right-of-way does not take place until formally dedicated with development approvals. Therefore, until development occurs, the areas where future roads are to be located need to be zoned consistent with the adjacent land. In this case, the General Plan Land Use Map does not need to be amended as it clearly shows the future roadway, but the underlying zoning designation of the roadway in the Victoria Community Plan should be changed to match whatever land use designation is adopted for the adjacent properties. B. Appropriateness of the ExistinqtProposed Desiqnations: The separate sites, 5.75 and 2.5 acres respectively, are much smaller than the 17 acres in the RDA applications. Because of their small size and narrow configuration staff believes it would not be in the best interest of future development for these parcels to be of a different land use designation that the larger RDA site. Staff recommends that whatever designation is selected for the RDA site should also be chosen for the sub!,ect applications. Also, because of their narrow configuration it would be appropriate to require master planning these sites with the 17 acres of the RDA application. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT GPA 98-05 & VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. November 10, 1998 Page 3 Environmental Assessment: Parts I and 11 of the Initial Study have been completed. Staff has determined that no significant impacts would result from reducing the residential unit density on the subject properties. This amendment proposal simply reduces the potential residential unit development within similar residential land use categories. It is anticipated that most impacts, generally expected from future residential development will be equal to or less than those expected under the existing category. The original environmental analysis four the existing land use category was included in EIRs for the Rancho Cucarnonga General Plan and Victoria Community Plan. Environmental issues will need to be analyzed when formal development proposals are applied for- in the future. When specific development projects are proposed, existing environmental review requirements will be initiated to ensure adequate analysis of the impacts. Any impacts noted will be mitigated through the City's development review process FACTS FOR FINDING: Based upon the facts and conclusions listed above, staff believes the Planning Commission can make the following facts for findings regarding these applications: The properties are suitable for the uses allowed in the proposed land use and development district designation in terms of access and size if master planned with similarly designated parcels; and The proposed amendments would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties as evidenced by the findings and conclusions of the Initial Environmental Study that indicate that no significant impacts would be expected as a result of this land use change; and The proposed amendments are in conformance with the General Plan and Victoria Community Plan because of the site's capacity to promote the goals and objectiw~s for single-family residential development. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in 'the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: If the Planning Commission recommends approw]l of General Plan Amendment 98-04 with a Master Plan designation and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 to the City Council, then they should also recommend approval of these applications by adoption of the attached Resolutions. Respectfully submitted, Bit~ Attachments: Exhibit "A" General Plan Land Use Map Exhibit "B" Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map Exhibit "C" - Initial Study Part II Resolution Recommending Approval of GPA 98-05 Resolution Recommending Approval of VCPA 98-04 LAND USE PLAN RESIDENTIAL I--%] VERY LOW <2 DU's/AC E'_:~:.:%21 LOW 2-4 DU's/AC LOW- MEDIUM 4-8DU's/AC MEDIUM 8-14 DU's/AC MEDIUM- HIGH 14-24 DU's/AC HIGH 24-30 DU's/AC ~,~~ P' ~' REQ COMMERCIAL/OFFICE COMMERCIAL ' ' °OMMUN1TY COMMERCIA~ [Z_,_-'] NEIGHBORHOOD COMM. ~.!~:;.~t REGIONAL COMMERCIAL i::;¥:::::i OFFICE OPEN SPACE ~'~ HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL l.!'.:,'.?".;'! t~DDkl C::DAI~I: PUBLI CORb """'"" FLOOD CONTROL/UTILITY. :.:.:.:.:.:, SPECIAL BOULEVARD '-""'"'""' C FACILITIES Foott~.~l~,~ EXISTING SCHOOLS [~O/!j~ROPOSED SCHOOLS~' l&-'_ ~.:'-':~'I~RKS '(EXISTING PARKS SHOWN 'P') _~~IVIC/COMMUNITY CiTY OF RANCHO'CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ';;; .............. I · · Project' Tit!e: Exhibit: D~te: Low Density (2-4 DU/AC) Low Medium Density (4.8 DU/AC) Medium Densi[y (8-14 DU/AC) Medium High Densil)' (14-24 HiFh D~nshy (24-30 DU/AC) COMMERCIAL ~RC Reg,onal Re]a~d Cemer RR Regional Rela~ OfficdCummercial MFC Financial. Res~ur.nts, R~id~n~t PUBLIC A QUASI-PUBLIC E El~men~' Sch~l J~ 3unior lh~h Sch~l Project' ~C.p,~ e/9 - o 3, Title: , Exhibit: /g' Date: KESIDENTIA L L M MH City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project Files: General Plan Amendment 98-05, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04 Related Files: General Plan Amendment 98-04 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05 -. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue- APN: 0227-091-22 and 25. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and 2¼ acres approximately 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43. These applications are being proposed in conjunction with similar land use amendments (General Plan Amendment 98-04 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03) for 17 acres of land on the east boundary of this site. The Initial Study Part II of these applications is enclosed. The combined projects will equal 23 acres of Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and the City believes the same determinations made for each project can be made for the combined land use projects. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 5. General Plan Designations: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) 6. Zoning' Victoria Community Plan -. Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: 'The site is vacant, on the north side of Base Line Road, east of Rochester' Avenue and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site consists of two contiguous lots with an existing fire station, Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 Contact Person and Phone Number: Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner (909) 477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required:: None ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIAL,.LY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ( ) Land Use and Planning ( ) Population and Housing ( ) Geological Problems ( ) Water ( ) Air Quality (x) Transportation/Circulation (x) Biological Resources ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Hazards (x) Noise ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance (x) Public Services (x) Utilities and Service Systems ( ),Aesthetics (x) Cultural Resources (x) Recreation DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (x) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared () I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. () I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. () I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(sl on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. () Signed: I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier E:IR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Alan W~/~r/~re n, AICP, Associa-"t~r~l~nner October 6, 1998 Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 3 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified. LAND a) b) c) d) USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x,) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? () ( ) ( ) (x) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) Comments: a) The project does not propose any development improvement. The request is to change the General and Specific Plans land use designations from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments are the appropriate applications to change the land use designations. The approval process, if granted, will not cause conflict with the General Plan and zoning. b) The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural environment, as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria Community Plan currently designate the site for residential uses and the proposal will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density. c) Much of the land surrounding the subject properties is already designated for Low- Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) uses. Changing the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential would be consistent with the surrounding area. Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly' (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? S~gndic4tn[ Impacl S ~ln rf'~-~nt Mrt~abon S,,gnffican ! No ) () () (x) ) () () (x) ) () () (x) Issues a~d SuppoSing Infotma[~o.n Sourc:ea GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Fault rupture? ( ) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) Seiche hazards? ( ) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) Subsidence of the land? ( ) Expansive soils'? ( ) Unique geologic: or physical features? ( ) Lass Than Inc~'[:~,aledImps(;1 NO Impeel ) ( ) (x) ) () (x) ) () (x) ) () (x) ) () (x) () () () () (x) (x) (x) (x) Issues and Suppod~ng Informat,O~ Sourc~'i WATER. a) b) Will the proposal result in; Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? Slgnr~nt () () Impec~ () () Than S~n~cen! tm~ () () No (x) (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 o Issues and c) d) e) g) h) i) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? Change in the quantity of ground waters. either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? Impacts to groundwater quality? Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? ( ( () () S~gnrbcanl Nc Impact ( ( () () () () (x) () () (x) (x) () () (x) (x) () () (x) (x) Comments: a) The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development project. The land use change will not in itself cause any impacts to the water supplies. The future development of the site will increase runoff because the site is currently vacant and any development will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements, driveways, and rooftops. Tentative Tract Maps usually include conditions of approval requiring certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The impact is not considered significant. f&g) Because of potential improvements anticipated after the land use change listed above, it is expected that some reduction in rainwater percolation to the ground water may result. The future residential development of the site would be in conformance with similarly developed residential land in the City and therefore the impact is not considered significant. Irn D~,1(~1 AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal' a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or proiected air quality violation? ( ) Imp~lct Less Unless Then M4~lat~on S~gnrflc~ni NO ( ) ( ) (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 6 o b) c) d) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? Alter air movement:, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? Create objectionable odors? Comments: a) Slgndicant S~mficant Irnpacl Less S~lnE~..ant Incorporaled Impac~ No Irnpac! ) () () (x) ) () () (x) ) () ( ) (x) The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development project. The land use change will not cause any impacts to the air quality. The future development of any vacant land in the City will add to the vehicle trips and, as a result, add to potential air quality degradation whatever the land use designation. The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units/acre), which could result in 48 to 84 units. The revised designation, Low- Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), could result in development of between 24 and 48 units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low- Medium Residential designation would experience few~._.r traffic impacts; therefore, air quality impacts would be less than if developed under the current designation. Furthermore, the South Coast Air Quality Managernent District's Air Quality Management Plan accounts for the existing land use designations in its programs. The proposed land use change retains the residential potential, but at a less intensive level. No increase in air quality impacts would be expected from the existing development potential. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? d) e) 0 () () () ) ) ) ) (x) () () (x) () (x) () (x) ( ) (x) () (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 7 o Issues and Supporl~ng Information Sour:es g) Rail or air traffic; impacts? S,gnrfic~m~ Impact Impaol () () () (x) Comments: a) The development of any vacant land in the City will add to the vehicle trips and add to potential traffic congestion whatever the land use designation. The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre), which could result in 48 to 84 units. The revised designation, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) could result in development of between 24 and 48 units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low-Medium Residential designation would exhibit traffic impacts less than if developed under the current designation. Islues a~l Suppod~ng Infom~ehc~ Source~ BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to.' Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? a) Locally designated species (e.9, heritage trees, eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? b) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? c) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh., riparian, and vernal pool)? d) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? S ~ln rf ~..a nl Impa~-I Less () ( ) (x) () ( ) ( ) () (x) () () (x) () () () () (x) () ( ) () (x) Comments: a&c) The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage. Shrub and Coastal Sage Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural environment as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria Community Plan currently designates the site for residential uses and the proposal will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density. Future development proposals ~n the area should evaluate their impacts on the habitat. Mitigation measures rnay be required if the impacts to the habitat are considered significant. It is recommended that a habitat study be included as a part of an environmental assessment before any authorization for development. Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 8 Issues end Supfx)r~ing Informapo¢~ Sources ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. proposal.' a) b) c) Would the Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? S~gn~ficant Potentially S,gndicant Impect Less Unless Thnn M~bgeI~on S~gnrficant () () () Impact (x) (x) (x) IllllUell ~ SuppOd~'l~ Informal~:~ Sourr.~s HAZARDS. Would the proposal fiTvotve.' a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? S~gnd~canl Impact Less Unless Than Incoq>oceled Impact () () ( ) (x) () () () (x) () () ( ) (x) () ( ) () (x) () () ( ) (x) No Impact 10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in a) Increases in existing noise teveis? b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? S ~g mf~.,~n 1 Im p,FK~ NO Impec~ () ( ) (x) ( ) () () () (x) Comments: a) The project will add new sources of noise such as automobiles because it entails adding new homes to vacant land when developed. The increase in noise levels however is not excessive and not expected to exceed City adopted noise level limits. The impact is not considered significant. Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 11. 12. Issues arid Supporting Informabort Sour(;~ls PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the foilowing areas.' a) b) c) d) e) Fire protection? ( ) Police protection? ( ) Schools? ( ) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) Other governmental services? ( ) Polenhally Impact () (x) () ( ) () (x) () (x) ( ) (x) ( ) () () (x) Comments: a&c) The eventual development of the site will increase the ,demand on public services since it will entail adding new homes on vacant land. Tract Map conditions of approval usually require the developer to participate in the funding of special districts for the necessary construction and maintenance of fire protection and school facilities. Therefore, the impact is not considered significant. d) The site is within the Victoria Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. The reduction in future housing units, providing lower unit density, will result in a reduction of Landscape Maintenance District per unit funds to maintain the District's lighting and landscaping areas. This reduction, when cornbined with other lower unit density developments may, in the long term, affect the [')istrict's ability to pay for its landscaped areas. The impact for these 6 acres is not considered significant. The estimated unit count at the existing density is 60 (10 units per acre x 6 acres), at the reduced density. 42 (7 units per acre x 6 acres) units. ]"his results in an estimated reduction of 18 units Cumulative impact analysis is not available to determine the long term effect of density reductions on the funding of the District. ISsueS and Suppod~ng Informahon Sources UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the loftowing utilities.' a) b) c) d) Power or natural gas? Communication systems? Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? Sewer or septic tanks? Impact Less Polent~all'yUnless Than S*gn rr~-..en.:M,t~gahonS~gnrr~c.~nlNO () ( () ( () ( () ( (x) () (x) () () (x) (x) () Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 10 13. Issues and Supporting Information Souroes e) 0 g) Storm water drainage? Solid waste disposal? Local or regional water supplies? Potanllalty S~gnlfic~nt impact Lass PolanbailyUnless Than S~gnd'ic~ntM,tlgat,on S,gmficant Nu Impact IncorporatedImpact Impact () () (x) () () () ( ) (x) () () () (x) Comments: a,b,& d) A housing project at the site will produce a need for water supplies, waste disposal, gas, and electric service since new homes will be built. 'Typical Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval require the developer to provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewer system, water, gas;, electric power, telephone, and cable 'IV. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The impact is not considered significant. The unit density reduction should result in service need reductions below what would be expected under the Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) designation. e) A housing project will increase runoff because the site is currently vacant and any improvement project will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements, driveways, and rooftops. Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval usually require certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The impact is not considered significant. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal.' a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal.' a) Disturb paleontological resources? b) Disturb archaeological resources? c) Affect historical or cultural resources? Impact LaJs Polanl~allyUnless Then S~gnd~cantM~bgahon S~n~icar~l No Impact IncorporaledImpac~ Impact ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) ( ) ( ) () (x) () () () () Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 11 d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? No tmp¢cl () () () (xl () () () (x) 15. Issues and Supporting IrnfOrmatton Souftys RECREATION. Would the proposal.' a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? Than Sign d'~canl No Irapat! ( ) ( ) (x) () () ( ) () (x) Comments: a) Any housing project will increase the demand on parks in the area because it involves adding new homes. Developers will be responsible for payment of park fees at the time of building permit issuance to offset any impact on parks. The impact is not considered significant. 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or Wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate impodant examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Short term: Does the project have the potential to achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A shod-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive. period of time. Long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) ( ) () ( ) (x) () ( ) () (x) Initial Study for GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 ,,City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 12 c) d) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Substantial adverse: Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? () () () (x' ( ) ( ) ( ) (x) EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and st~ch effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center E)rive (check all that apply): (x) General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Certified April 6, 1981) (x) Victoria Environmental Impact Report (Certified May 20, 1981) (x) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH ¢/88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (x) Environmental Assessment Part II Initial Study for General Plan Amendment 98-04 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 (October 6, 1998) APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would Occur. Signature: Date: __ Print Name and Title: City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: General Plan Amendment 98-05 Public Review Period Closes: November 10, 1998 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04 Project Name: Project Applicant: City of RanchoCucamonga Project Location (also see attached map): GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05:6 acres located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-2;! and 25. VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04:6 acres located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and 2¼ acres approximately 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091~22, 25, and 43. Project Description: A request to change t,qe GeneraI Plan Land Use Map and the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). FINDING · This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: [] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. [] The Initial Study identified potentially sigrdficant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment· If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration, during the review period. Date of Determination Adopted By TON 95-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE PL_ANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05, A RE©UEST TO CHANGE TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), WITH A MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT, FOR 6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN; 0227-091-22AND25. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has authorized the filing of an application for General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution. the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. Resolution. NOW. THEREFORE, it is hereby found. delermined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifical',y finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correcl. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on November 10. 1998, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to two parcels of land totaling approximately 6 acres. basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and is presently developed with a fire station. Said properties are currently designaled as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre); and b. The properties to the north of the subject site are designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Food Control/Utility Corridor and is developed with electrical transmission lines and flood control channels. The property to the east is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacanl. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated as Commercial and is vacant; and c. This amendment does not conflict w~th the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the d~stnctin a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related developmenl; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION i'~'O. 98-~6 GPA 98-05 - CITY OF R.C November 10, 1998 Page 2 and This amendment promoles the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; e. This amencmer~t would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on :'.he environment nor the surrounding properties. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the subject properly is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and cornpahbility with existing land uses in the surrounding area by including a Master Plan designation requirement w~th adjacent properties: and b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properlies; and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance wilh the GeneralxPlan. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial Evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declarat:on r~as been prepared n compliance with the California Fnvironmental Quality Act of 1970. as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment. of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the informatiorl contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 1,4 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commissior~ finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as sel forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of T~tle 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1. 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 to change the General Plan Land Use Map for the subiect properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," with a Master Plan requirement. 6. The Secretary to this, Commission snail ce~rfy to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTICN NO. 98-86 GPA 98-05 - CITY OF R.C. November 10, 1998 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CI7~ OF RANCHO CUCAMON, GA · U'/" ../'/-L~ry//T.-McNiel, Chairma~-- ~ B rad...~, Sec e t~~,,/ ' --'--'- 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, arid adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of November1998 by the following vote-to- wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY I',1OES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE LAND USE PLAN RESIDENTIAL l ! . 3 VERY LOW < 2 DU's/AC LOW 2-,~ DU's/AC LOW- MEDIUM ,~.a DU's/AC MEDIUM a .:,', DU's/AC MEDIUM-HIGH ~,~-2,~ DU's/AC HIGH ~,~-3o DU's/AC MASTER PLAN REQUIRED COMMERCIAL/OFFICE COMMERCIAL I -- i COMM INIITv r'nMM~,,.-,,^, ~ . i NEIGHBORHOOD COMM~ ;::?!:i!i::!!:,, REGIONAL COMMERCIAL Y:::'.:':::; OFFICE · ;';';'; ;';'; ::::::::i!:L-._., N SPACE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE '.'.'.' . ,-~,-,,~ =,,J~ ~ r~uL/LiTY CORD SPECIAL BOULEVARD PUBLIC FACILITIES l~:'~!,lEXISTING SCHOOLS l"",/';)PROPOSED SCHOOLS' I' ~:"1 PARKS' ' :._.- (EXISTING PARKS SHOVVN P') i '_JCIVIC/COMMUNITY CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Foothill 'Blvd.' Project: ~t_~-oar _~_~ Tille: l Exhibit. /i 't~ale: DRAFT- FOR DISCUSSION ONLY CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting November 10, 1998 Chairman McNiel called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman McNiel then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: None STAFFPRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner: Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Michael Estrada, Deputy City Attorney; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Salvador Salazar, Associate Planner; Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Mitch Slagerman, Senior RDA Analyst; Alan Warren, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Bullet, City Planner, announced that Items A, B, C, and D should all be considered at one time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Macias. carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of October 28, 1998. PUBLIC HEARINGS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 o RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. Related file: Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03. DRAFT- FOR DISCUSSION ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Lcw Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. Related file: General Plan Amendment 98-04. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25. Related file: Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection o'f Rochester Avenue and 2¼ acres approximately 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43. Related file: Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-05. Alan Warren, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. There were no cornmerits and he closed the hearing. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Mannerino, to recommend issuance of Negative Declarations and adopt the resolutions recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 98-04, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03, General Plan Amendment 98-05, and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Eo CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-25 MODIFICATION - FILIPPI WINERY - A request to expand the winery operation to include seasonal grape pressing for an existing facility within the High Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, Iocated at12467 Base Line Road - APN: 227-161-24. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report Brad Buller, City Planner, reported that he had observed the crushing operation at another winery and had videotaped the operation. He indicated the videotape was available for viewing. Planning Commission Minutes '¸2- November 10, 1998 RESOLI, JT;ON NO. 98-87 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND FOR 2½ ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 0227-091-22. 25, AND 43 A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application.'" 2. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to L'f:)w-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for the pro:;erties 1,100 feet east of Rochester Avenue. 3. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duty noticed public hearing on the application. 4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, ~t is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on November 10, 1998. including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as fo',lows: a. The application applies to two parcels of land totaling approximately 6 acres and one2½ acre parcel, all of which are basically rectilinearin configuration. The first two parcels (6 acres) are located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and are presently developed with .a fire station and lhe tr~ird parcel (2¼ acres) is located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and is vacant Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)i and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION .'40. 98-S7 VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C November 10, 1998 Page 2 b. All of the surrounding properlies are within the Victoria Planned Community. For the parcel 1,100 feet east of Rochester Avenue, Ihe properties to the north are designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Utility Corridor and is developed with electrical transmission lines and flood control channels. The property to the east is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant. For the parcel 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue, the properties to the north are designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is currently designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is being changed to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) with the approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 and is vacant. The property to the east is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant; and c. This amendment does nol conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan, the Victoria Community Plan, and with related development; and d. This amendment promo;es tne goals and objectives, of the General Plan Land Use Element and the Victoria Community Plani and e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. 3. Based upon the substantial ewdence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the subiect properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatib,lity with existing land uses in the surrounding area by a General Plan Master Plan designation with adjacent properties; and b. That the proposed amendrnent would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties: and c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance witIn the General Plan. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application. the Planning Commission finds that there is nosubstantia evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Comrmssion; and, fur:her, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contau~ed in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. PLANNING COMMISSION i-~ESOLUTION :~O. 98-87 VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. November 10, 1998 Page 3 b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisicns of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change the Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) as shown on the attached Exhibit "A." 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998. 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