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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983/05/17 - Agenda PacketLL C�ICAMO 2� 10 z ^ r � A F � Z U > 1977 CrrY OF RANCHO CUCANKT C,A CITY COUTNUL AGENEA Lions Park Community Center 9161 Base Line Road Rancho Cucamonga, California May 17, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. MEETING TOPIC: ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN I. CALL TO ORDER 9t 7j A. P e ge of Allegiance B. Roll Call: Buquet k/ Dahl ✓ Frost Schlosser✓ _ , Mikels � II. ANNOUNCEMENTS Purpose of ttonight's meeting: o" ReviewXouncil actions of last meeting • Complete review of land uses and other unfinished items • Provide direction where appropriate III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of April , 1983 City Council Meeting IV. OVERVIEW OF COUNCIL DIRECTION TO DATE The staff will briefly overview various items based on Council's direction to date, including: o Circulation o Commercial Land Uses o Residential Land Uses V. UNFINISHED TOPICS The Council will review items that were not completed at the last meeting, and provide staff with direction where appropriate. These include: o Residential Densities (including specific requests for revisions by various property owners) o Equestrian Areas and Trails o Other Topics IV. ADJOURNMENT 10 0 0 ntmv nn n n wTn nTTr n nnnnTn e STAFF REPORTS F DATE: May 17, 1983 TO: Members of the City Council and City Manager FROM: Rick Gomez, City Planner BY: Otto Kroutil, Associate Planner SUBJECT: MAY 17, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN This report and its attachments contain information about specific topics on tonight's agenda. The attachments are keyed to the agenda by item number, as follows: o AGENDA ITEM III: April 21, 1983 Minutes o AGENDA ITEM TV: Overview of Council Direction to Date o AGENDA ITEM V: Unfinished topics RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council review the following materials and hold a public hearing where additional public input is desired. The Council should provide staff with specific direction in areas where changes will be required. Respkctfully ubmitted, Rick Cyemez City Planner RG:OK:jr c.Q,.W _ r..,t- April 21, 1983 � CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Adjourned Meeting An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held on Thursday, April 21, 1983 in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Jon D. Mikels. Present were: City Council members: Richard M. Dahl, Charles J. Buquet II, Phillip D. Schlosser, James C. Frost, and Mayor Jon D. Mikels. Also present were: City Manager, Lauren Wasserman; City Attorney, Robert Dougherty; Community Development Director, Jack Lam; City Planner, Rick Gomez; City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbs; Planners Tim Beedle and Otto Kroutil. Mayor Mikels made the following announcement: _ 1. The application deadline for the seat on the Parks Advisory Commission has been extended to Friday, May 13, 1983, 1 p.m. Mayor Mikels advised that city ordinance requires that the applicant appointed be from the 91739 zip code area and urged any in attendance tonight interested in the position to • apply. The position will be filled at the May 18, 1983 City Council meeting. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Dahl, seconded by Frost, unanimously carried, to approve the City Council Minutes of the April 11, 1983 meeting. Otto Kroutil, project manager, presented a staff report on the Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Kroutil advised that the Council would not be acting on the Environmental Impact Report this evening; however, prior to adoption of the General Plan Amendment and the Etiwanda Specific Plan, it would be necessary for the Council to certify the EIR as complete. Mayor Mikels opened the public hearing inviting those who wished to speak on the circulation aspects of the plan to come forward. There were none who wished to address the circulation issues, therefore the public hearing was closed. Mayor Mikels opened the public hearing for discussion on the commercial section of the plan. Mrs. Kleinman addressed the Council advocating commercial and high density designations along the freeway. Mrs. Kleinman asked if the City made a commitment at the time of approval of the Victoria Planned Community to the people who live in the Etiwanda "core" that they would receive low density. Councilman Schlosser responded that he had been on the City Council since the beginning and never heard such a commitment. City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 2 Andrew Barmakian addressed the Council advocating a mixed use commercial _ designation at Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line. Mr. Barmakian displayed architectural renderings of a rural commercial center proposed at that location. There were no further comments, therefore Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing regarding commercial land issues and opened the public hearing for discussion of residential land use. John Pignotti requested "M" zoning for the area bounded by Etiwanda Avenue, Miller and east of the freeway bordering East Avenue. Wayne Blanton suggested that the plan for Etiwanda be similar to Alta Loma with a graduated density scale going north of the freeway. Ray Ferguson, representing Landco Development Corporation, referred to the area below Foothill Boulevard which is designated for the Industrial Park category and suggested the area south of the freeway be designated higher density. Louise Hamblin requested higher density of 14 -20 units to the acre on Miller, between East and Etiwanda Avenues. Cecil Johnson requested increases in overall density near the freeway to help defray the cost of sewers and the proposed circulation system. Betty McNay urged the Council to keep in mind when considering zoning designations that Etiwanda Avenue will be a major street. Clark Shacklett requested uniform zoning for the area bounded by Foothill, East Avenue and 1 -15. There were no further comments on residential land uses, therefore the public hearing was closed. Mayor Mikels opened the public hearing for comments on equestrian areas and trails. Marge Silva suggested that the equestrian and trail system be sent back to staff for further study because the present system places trails too close to residential areas. Wayne Blanton suggested a trail system north of Summit. David Long, owner of property at Summit and Etiwanda Avenues, opposed the placement of a trail in front of his property and the requirement for eleven feet of dedication. Mr. Long explained an engineering problem he is having in the development of his property due to the location of the equestrian trail and asked if the Council had an answer for him. n U City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 3 Mayor Mikels advised him the decisions regarding land use and setbacks should be made at either the City Council meeting of May 17 or May 18 and possibly Council would have an answer for him then. Cheryl Purdue suggested that the best equestrian trails are those which would get a rider to the flood control or railroad track locations. Barbara Purdue opposed the location of an equestrian trail north of Summit Avenue. There were no further comments, therefore Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing regarding equestrian trails and opened the public hearing to all other topics not on the agenda. Ruben Bermudez voiced support for the bypass road and asked that the Council reconsider it as part of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Wayne Blanton opposed the additional fees the Foothill Fire District suggested imposing at the previous meeting. There were no further comments and Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing. Mayor Mikels advised that the Council would be acting on the items before them • in the same order as they are placed on the Agenda and asked for Council discussion on the circulation issues and the widening of East Avenue /Bypass Road. Councilman Dahl stated that the bypass road was a necessary element of the Specific Plan and suggested an option be placed on the map depicting a possible bypass road utilizing the flood control area. As land becomes available through construction of the flood control channels, he explained it could be designed as a north /south route in conjunction with East Avenue. Mayor Mikels asked if the concept included the grade separation where it crosses the proposed Route 30. Councilman Frost replied that the freeway would have to be elevated because of the drainage channel. He asked what would be proposed south of that location. Councilman Dahl replied that the bypass would have to extend down to or below Victoria and perhaps connect to East or it could be at the crossing of Highland and I -15. Councilman Frost stated that one of the problems with the bypass that far to the east would be the "S" curves required south of Victoria, north of the railroad tracks and suggested that it might be unlikely that he r ilroad ./ crossing could be located that close to I -15 without a grad ' 1��� n City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 4 n Councilman Buquet asked if Councilman Frost was suggesting to stop the bypass at Victoria. Councilman Frost replied that a couple of 90 degree turns would have to be made in order to extend the bypass south of Victoria to meet the East Avenue alignment. Councilman Dahl stated that this would at least retain the option in the future until building has begun in the northern section of the City and in the County. Additionally, it would take some of the burden off the umbrella road and also relieve East Avenue of some of its traffic. Mayor Mikels stated that in order to expedite the discussion of circulation issues it might be best to take up the issue of the bypass road as proposed in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. If the Council decides to retain the bypass, this issue might be a redundant concept; however, if it is taken out, this concept could be explored further. He asked if the Council felt comfortable with discussing the bypass as acted on by the Advisory Committee and forwarded to the Planning Commission. Councilman Frost replied that he didn't think anyone felt comfortable discussing the proposed bypass. He expressed difficulty with the bypass as it came from the Advisory Committee; however, also had difficulty with the • concept of the existing East Avenue picking up 100 percent of that traffic. He stated that another north /south street is necessary in order to carry some of the traffic off of East Avenue, whether it would be a variation of Councilman Dahl's concept or some other method which would help carry the burden of the traffic. 8:10 - City Council Recessed 8:30 - City Council Reconvened Mayor Mikels advised that the City Council would resume its discussion of the bypass road. Councilman Frost referred to page 3 -7 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and suggested that 3.43.700 and 3.43.800, which were deleted by the Planning Commission, be reinserted because both of these items as policy level decisions would have an effect on how the north /south circulation is handled in that area. Mayor Mikels agreed with this; however, stated that the major issue is to deal with the bypass road itself and if there are alternatives, these should be discussed. One of the major circulation issues before the Council is the 40 r�1 City Council minutes April 21, 1983 Page 5 bypass and dealing with it allows the Council to consider the other issues of alternate access if the bypass is not approved. He asked the Council's preferrence in handling the issues and suggested that no action taken would mean the plan stands as recommended by the Planning Commission unless modified by the Council. Councilman Dahl recommended that the concepts be labeled Alternatives "A ", "B ", and "C ". Alternative "A" would be the bypass as brought forth by the Planning Commission, "B" would be the alternative from the Committee, and "C" would be the bypass he proposed. Mayor Mikels replied that this might be broken down further than necessary and suggested the simplest way might be to take the major issues and require no motion unless the action is to modify the plan. He then asked for a motion to modify the plan with respect to the bypass road as it came from the Planning Commission. Motion: Moved by Dahl to modify the plan as it came from the Planning Commission by utilizing the flood control area as a possible concept for further study on the bypass and the reinsertion of policies .700 and .800 under section 3.43 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. • Councilman Frost asked if the motion included the concept of handling the traffic as intended by the original bypass. Councilman Dahl replied that he was not precluding the utilization necessity of East Avenue becoming an immediate north /south corridor, but suggested that this might alleviate the problem on East Avenue as the area expands. Councilman Frost asked if this concept would not be a bypass, but an additional north /south street. Councilman Dahl replied that this would be an additional north /south street, but could be referred to as a bypass since it would be a high speed corridor. Councilman Schlosser stated that there are several major concerns before the Council and suggested that rather than make firm decisions at this meeting, the pros and cons of each item be sent back to staff for further study. Mayor Mikels replied that his intention was to consider some of the major issues such as East and Etiwanda Avenues, the bypass, land use considerations with respect to commercial land use locations, and major issues dealing with residential land uses. He hoped to have some of the major issues out of the way and have the revisions presented to the Council at their May 17 meeting. These could then be considered for impacts to the plan and then the Council could possibly adopt the Specific Plan at that meeting. If plan adoption is not possible at the May 17 meeting, the Council would consider it at their May 19 18 meeting. In order to have time to study the impacts, if any, on the plan, City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 6 • the Council would have to make some decision tonight; however, if the Council desired to delay decisions on some of the major issues, an additional meeting after May 18 would be necessary. Councilman Dahl stated he had no problems with proceeding and suggested that if there were problem areas, those decisions could be delayed to the next meeting. Councilman Frost stated that the major decisions are based on whether the Council retains the alignment as it comes from the Planning Commission or adopts an alternative. Councilman Buquet stated the next meeting will provide an opportunity to express additional concerns. Mayor Mikels repeated Councilman Dahl's motion. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Buquet stated his reason for not seconding this motion was his concern with the south end treatment of this concept. He liked the concept that the area would not impact present land uses and the provision of a corridor. He also expressed his concern with the proposed ending at the high school since the only way to bypass the traffic to Base Line would be through • Fontana. Mayor Mikels explained that the motion made by Councilman Dahl was that this was an initial concept for further study and did not include details or alignments at this time. This would simply be a study for another north /south corridor. Councilman Schlosser stated that he failed to see the significance of having the road moved 200 feet to the east as opposed to the widening of East Avenue and asked if Councilman Dahl could repeat the motion. Councilman Dahl pointed out that the traffic impact on East Avenue at buildout of Etiwanda could be quite heavy and some type of north /south corridor will be necessary to allow for high speed traffic. However, did not feel that a bypass next to the high school is the best location, but favored its location east of the high school. He was not proposing alignments at this time, merely the concept that flood control corridors could be considered for further study. Councilman Schlosser stated his concern with the cost of going under, over, or through a freeway. Councilman Dahl replied that a bridge would have to he placed at that location of the freeway anyway, since it is a flood control area. • • City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 7 Mayor Mikels suggested that it might be best to consider this concept for further study and have staff come back at the next meeting with alternatives rather than discussing such things as alignments tonight. Councilman Schlosser seconded the original motion of Councilman Dahl which was to have the concept of utilizing flood control channels as an additional north /south corridor studied and the reinsertion of .700 and .800 under section 3.43 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mikels asked for discussion or a motion regarding the widening of East Avenue. There was no motion made on the widening of East Avenue, therefore, the original plan as presented by the Planning Commission will stand. Mayor Mikels asked for discussion or a motion regarding the East Avenue /Route 30 interchange. Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Dahl, that the interchange at East Avenue be deleted from the plan. Mayor Mikels asked for discussion on the motion. Councilman Frost stated that alternative access options are available since Highland Avenue is a frontage road and felt there would be turning conflicts due to its proximity to I -15 with an interchange at East Avenue since traffic would be going across two or three lanes of traffic. Councilman Schlosser disagreed with this statement because he felt a plan is needed now. Mayor Mikels agreed with Councilman Schlosser and could only see the interchange as providing freeway access for the people in Etiwanda and would not be used by traffic generated from the regional center. It would be easier to leave the interchange on the plan now and delete it at a later date, than to delete it now and attempt to put an interchange there later. Councilman Schlosser stated that the interchange will help to get traffic off the streets. Councilman Dahl disagreed that the interchange will get traffic off the streets, but would put more traffic on them. He pointed out that east of the I -15 freeway Fontana is proposing 4,000 to 6,000 new dwelling units. The logical way to get Rt.30 access would be by using East Avenue by way of Base City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 8 Line to Rt. 30 going west. The interchange will pick up Fontana, eastern Victoria, and school traffic which would result in a major impact to the Etiwanda Avenue. He further stated that the pressure as the plan goes forward for a service commercial designation at that location will further impact the area. One of the reasons for the study was to preserve much of the character of Etiwanda and this may be a point that would further impact it, considering there is another interchange less than a mile from this proposed interchange. He did agree that if it was left on the plan now, it could be deleted later. Councilman Buquet voiced his concern that Route 30 is 25 to 30 years to completion of the freeway at that location. He supported the position that the interchange be left in the plan and if determined at a later date that it is not needed, it could be deleted at that time. He pointed out that other cities such as E1 Monte had tried the no freeway access approach only to find traffic driving through their cities trying to get on the freeway. This resulted in ultimately providing freeway access. Mayor Mikels reviewed the motion made by Councilman Frost, seconded by Dahl, which was to delete the interchange at East Avenue and Route 30. Motion failed 2 -3. The decision of the City Council was that the East Avenue /Route 30 interchange be retained in the Specific Plan as proposed by the Planning Commission Mayor Mikels asked if the Council wished to address the need for additional east /west access. The decision would be to retain the plan as it now stands or a decision to modify. Motion: Moved by Schlosser that Victoria be a through street. Councilman Dahl asked Lloyd Hobbs, City Engineer, if Victoria was allowed to go through what could conceivably happen since the William Lyon Company has submitted its plans. Mr. Hobbs replied that the final map on the affected portions of the Victoria Planned Community has been approved for recordation. In order for Victoria to go through, it would require a redesign of lots and street configurations and obtain the rights-of-way to go through there. Under the recent provisions of the Map Act, additional conditions could not be imposed on a tract that was previously approved through the Subdivision Map Act process. Councilman Dahl stated that the east /west circulation for Etiwanda is a major concern and concurred that something needed to be done. However, felt that requiring Victoria to be a through street would create a problem since it would not be in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. His concern was circulation to and from the high school and felt it would be a major 0 • City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 9 l I problem. He also stated that while he felt strongly that the "core" area needed protection, he also felt that safe ingress and egress needs to be provided for the young people attending the high school. Mayor Mikels stated the issue was raised again by the Planning Commission but aborted when it discovered that Victoria's maps had been finaled. Furthjr, that he was unsure that this would be a viable option. Councilman Dahl suggested that staff could look into it and see what the developer would be agreeable to do. Mayor Mikels referred to a memorandum which contained a map of the Fontana area adjacent to the Etiwanda Specific Plan. He pointed out that Fontana presently has approximately 500 residential units which would fall in the Chaffey High School District boundaries. As development proceeds, there may be a problem with the high school district, but at this time it doesn't appear to be to be a crisis situation. Councilman Frost stated that requiring Victoria to go through would place more traffic in front of the elementary school which should not be done unless absolutely necessary. Councilman 8uquet replied that the access was on Etiwanda Avenue and not Victoria and there is no need to increase traffic down through Victoria Avenue. He recognized the need for additional east /west streets, realized it would be inconvenient, and that Highland Avenue would have to be the direct route down to East or to the back extension of Highland. However, did not think opening Victoria up to tie it to Victoria Park Lane would be the solution. Councilman Dahl stated that opening up Victoria would only provide a temporary solution which might impact the entire "core" area. He suggested that Highland Avenue be looked at as a major east /west circulation system and given a major arterial status. Highland could be used from Victoria to East instead of the freeway. The freeway would be used mostly for longer distance travel and not for the areas around Day Creek to get to East Avenue and the high school. Mayor Mikels repeated the motion by Councilman Schlosser that Victoria be a through street. Councilman Schlosser withdrew the motion. Mayor Mikels asked if the Council wanted further discussion on the concept of additional east /west circulation or if they wanted to give staff direction on alternatives for the next meeting. Councilman Dahl replied that staff is going to need additional time to study this and to present options at the next meeting. City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 10 Councilman Frost stated that he would like to see more information on feeder traffic. He suggested that Miller Avenue between East and Etiwanda should be studied to see if something could be done to lessen the traffic impact on Base Line by drawing traffic down East Avenue to Miller then west. Councilman Buquet stated that for traffic south of Base Line, Miller would be the logical route to take to go west. Mayor igikels replied that this is the area of highest density in the plan and felt the traffic would go to Miller or Base Line. Mayor Mikels stated Council's direction to staff would be to study additional east /west circulation options for further presentation to the Council. x x x x x Mayor Mikels asked if there were additional circulation issues the Council wished to address tonight which would amend the plan as it came from the Planning Commission. There were none and Mayor Mikels advised that the neighborhood commercial locations would be the next topic for discussion. Councilman Buquet suggested that the small parcel west of the freeway on the north side of Base Line designated Medium be changed to Office Professional. Councilman Dahl stated that he thought it might be better designated service commercial due to its freeway location. Mayor Mikels stated that the parcel might not be large enough and there might be an access problem and asked Lloyd Hubbs to comment. Mr. Hobbs replied that it is rather constrained and that it would not be desirable to have an access within 100 feet of an off ramp location. Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Dahl, that the 2± acres west of the freeway commercial designation on Base Line presently zoned "M" be changed from residential designation to "OP". Mayor Mikels asked for discussion on the motion. Councilman Frost stated that access needed to be looked at and the possibility of turning conflicts east bound onto the property because of the off ramp at the freeway. Further, that an office professional or commercial use at this location could cause a continuation of that use on Base Line to Etiwanda Avenue. Councilman Dahl responded that the best use along the freeway is commercial, light commercial, or office professional because of the noise and other problems associated with a freeway. Further, he did not wish to continue the use along the entire Base Line area and would not be in favor of this. • LI City council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 11 Councilman Frost suggested that if this item has no bearing on the rest of the map, the motion be tabled until the next meeting. Councilman Buquet replied that he felt there would be no need to table the motion because it was put forth based on the view that it is a more appropriate use for this particular parcel due to its freeway location. Mayor Mikels stated that this is a reasonable alternative since it does not provide high intensity uses to the residential, but will provide an appropriate buffer. Councilman Frost stated he would prefer to see the alignment for the south bound on ramp before making a decision. Mayor Mikels called for the vote on the motion made by Buquet, seconded by Dahl, to change the land use designation from "M" to "OP" for the 2± acres adjacent to the freeway offramp• Motion passed 4 -1 with Councilman Frost voting no. Mayor Mikels asked for discussion on the commercial designations. Councilman Frost gave a history of the site selection process during the Etiwanda Advisory Committee hearings. He stated that the commercial use at Etiwanda and Base Line needs discussion. Councilman Dahl stated that the 8armakian proposal at Etiwanda and Base Line is in keeping with the theme of Etiwanda. The neighborhood center at Base Line and I -15 is not a viable location considering there is another neighborhood center located down the street. The center should be moved and any neighborhood commercial centers on Base Line and above should be limited to roughly a five acre center instead of 10 acres or larger. Further there should be a population ratio in the text to establish a need for this type of center before it is built. Councilman Frost referred to the overlay district recommended for Etiwanda Avenue. He suggested that the community service overlay district be pulled all the way over to south of Base Line if the Council was considering Mr. Barmakian's proposal. Councilman Dahl stated that he would like to see the reasons why this overlay district was placed in this area. Councilman Buquet stated that he also has some specific comments when the Council reaches that particular section of the text and did not see the merit is in discussing it at this point. City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 12 Mayor Mikels stated that the consideration of the commercial use at Base Line and Etiwanda could be dealt with independently of the overlay district. He agreed with the comments made by Councilman Dahl regarding the 24th Street and East Avenue commercial location and that it should be increased to a 5 acre site. One way to keep cars off East and Etiwanda is to get more commercial centers in the upper areas to keep the north /south traffic from coming down to Base Line, similar to the center Mr. Barmakian proposed this evening with a grocery store and a few other uses and five acres in size. Regarding the commercial designation at Base Line and I -15, he agreed that it would be better placed at the northwest corner of Base Line and Etiwanda, and down graded from 10 acres to a 5 acre site. He suggested changing the site at 24th and East from a 3 acre to a 5 acre site and moving the I -15 and Base Line site down to the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue with a reduction in acreage. By doing this, the gross commercial acreage would be reduced but the kind of centers provided would achieve some of the goals of the plan. Councilman Buquet stated that he did not want to have commercial designation everywhere, but some sort of a designation should be made for an entrance type of a use. Additionally, he stated that he did not feel comfortable with the Low or Low Medium designation and asked what the substution would be. Mayor Mikels suggested that the Low Medium designation be extended over. Tim Beedle, Senior Planner, suggested that staff could come back with an enlargement of the site along with alternatives. Councilman Buquet stated his concern with this designation and requested staff to bring this item back for Council consideration on the 17th. Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Schlosser, carried unanimously, to r + , the commercial designation at 24th Street to a 5 acre site, remove the .\ neighborhood commercial designation at I -15 and Base Line, and make a commercial site of 5 acres or less at the northwest corner of Base Line and Etiwanda Avenue. Council's direction to staff was to return with a revised draft depicting this change. 10:00 - City Council Recessed 10:25 - City Council Reconvened Mayor Mikels announced that residential land uses would be the next topic for discussion. 0 • 0 City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 13 Councilman Buquet stated his concern with the land use designation adjacent to the freeway and particularly the low designation on the north site of the freeway adjacent to the high school. One concern was the marketability of a single family residential development adjacent to the freeway. Councilman Schlosser supported this concern and added that the low designation should not be placed either above or below the freeway. Mayor Mikels referred to a 1981 memo from City Engineer Lloyd Hubbs regarding the Foothill Freeway right -of -way and pointed out that the possibility of some requirement for participation in the cost of the freeway had been discussed. He suggested creating a buffer on the north side of the freeway, maintaining the existing designation and placing an asterisk on the map to provide the concept of a higher use in conjunction with dedication of right -of -way. The property owner would not be at a disadvantage, yet the City could possibly pick up some credit for right -of -way from CALTRANS. This concept would work on some parcels, but not all of the parcels because the density further west is too high. Very Low deniity at this location almost makes those lots unsellable, and would have an impact on the Water Quality Control Board, Chino Basin Municipal Water requirements. He suggested this buffer designation for further study. • Councilman Dahl referred to the Low designation at the 1 -15 location and pointed out several communities where this proved not to be a compatible designation. He suggested the designation be increased or at least a corridor be created to act as a buffer to the low designation to the west, above the railroad tracks up to the flood control area. Also where 1 -15 and Rt. 30 meet should be treated in this same way. He agreed with both Mayor Mikels and Councilman Schlosser that the area designated Very Low should be given special buffer treatment along Route 30, and suggested the area be classified for special study land use designation. Further, that this become a new zoning designation for this area. Mayor Mikels suggested that a motion could be made to have staff come back with a buffer zone on a parcel -by- parcel basis for the west side of 1 -15 from the railroad tracks to the proposed Route 30 and the north side of Route 30 from the flood control property over to the western edge of the planning area. Councilman Buquet stated that one of the advantages in increasing the range is that it leaves open the option of a possible bypass road through the flood control property and this could possibly tie in a link to the south end by acquiring dedication for a frontage road. He suggested that staff explore this option which might be an answer to the east /west circulation problem, Additionally, he would like to see the south side of Route 30 included in the buffer zone study. Councilman Dahl stated his problem on the south side is not Very Low designation because it comes up with a half -acre lot, but the Low designation is a concern. City Council .Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 14 0 Motion: Moved by Dahl that the areas adjacent to Route 30 and west of I -15 between the railroad tracks and Route 30 should be included in a special study zone with direction to staff to come back to the Council with recommendations for a designation to act as a buffer, seconded by Councilman Schlosser. Motion carried unanimously. x x x x x Councilman Dahl addressed the Very Low designated area above the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, west of Etiwanda Avenue and suggested that it be increased to a Low designation. He stated that he has no problem with Very Low along Etiwanda Avenue, however, suggested that half way between Etiwanda Avenue and the western boundary should be increased due to the proximity to the Victoria Planned Community. Victoria shows the density as Low Medium, which would not be compatible with the Very Low designation proposed for this location. Councilman Frost asked what type of buffering was proposed on the east side for the Victoria Planned Community in this area. Mr. Kroutil replied that Victoria proposes small lots varying in size with no side streets or through connections. Whatever land use the Council selects • will be backing up to the Low Medium designation for Victoria. Councilman Buquet asked if the Very Low designation would be compatible with the designation to the north and east. Councilman Dahl replied that Victoria is planned for its lowest designation in that area and the Low designation along Etiwanda is compatible to the designations to the north. Mayor Mikels asked if there was any idea of where to place the dividing line between the two land use designations. Councilman Schlosser stated that possibly the entire designation should be Low because the border on Etiwanda Avenue is very Low which isn't compatible with the surrounding area. Economically speaking this may not be a viable land use and development may not be able to go that low. Councilman Dahl replied that Etiwanda is a special treatment boulevard that Etiwanda wants to retain and felt this would be more in keeping with that plan and that the Low might be a better buffer. He suggested that staff come back with a concept for a corridor separating the Low from the Low Medium. Councilman Frost stated that it might be appropriate on these kinds of decisions for the Council to say whether or not they supported the Planning Commission's recommendations on Etiwanda Avenue. He pointed out that the EIR is L City Council Minutes April 21, 1993 Page 15 states that Etiwanda Avenue is incapable of handling the traffic volumes generated with the existing land use and anything the Council does to increase densities that feed onto Etiwanda Avenue would further impact an already intolerable situation. Motion: Moved by Dahl to direct staff to look at the buffer as a concept only and further study the traffic impacts on Etiwanda Avenue. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Frost stated he would like to discuss the Light Industrial designation at the south end of the planning area. He pointed out that Fontana now proposes residential to the east of that location. The Etiwanda Committee suggested a mix of residential with a park as a buffer for the uses; however, the Planning Commission's decision was to remove it from the Etiwanda planning area and place it in the Industrial Specific Plan boundaries. He suggested retaining the Etiwanda Advisory Committee's recommendation for medium residential uses in at least the northern half of that designation from Etiwanda to Arrow. Councilman Buquet stated that he was not comfortable with Light Industrial • designation on the south side of the Foothill because he would not like to see that neighborhood hemmed in. He was concerned with the land use on the south side of Arrow between Etiwanda and Hickory. He recognized Fontana maps may show residential uses at 3 -5 dwelling units, but was concerned with what may show up on the east side of Hickory. Councilman Frost replied that probably nothing would happen at that location until the flood control plans are submitted. Councilman Buquet stated that he did not wish to see commercial in strips all along Foothill Boulevard, and felt it should be broken up with residential uses. Councilman Frost replied that General Industrial could help buffer to blend in with Medium Density Residential. He appreciated what the Planning Commission said in that the existing residential development doesn't belong there, but they shouldn't continue to be locked in. Councilman Buquet suggested Low Medium along Arrow and Etiwanda across the utility corridor, and Medium in the other areas. Councilman Frost stated he was trying to think of a way to trigger a park site at that location and felt this might be a solution. Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Buquet, unanimously carried, to retain 40 the Etiwanda Advisory Committee's recommendation of Low Medium and Medium Residential for the entire area from Etiwanda to Hickory, Arrow to Foothill. City Council Minutes April 21, 1983 Page 16 Mayor Mikels suggested that the Council stop at this point with direction to the staff to come back at the meeting of May 11, 1983 with the suggestions the City Council made this evening. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Dahl, carried unanimously, to adjourn to a meeting on April 25, 1983, to discuss the Mello -Roos bill. 11:10 - City Council Adjourned Respectfully submitted, • n U L OTHER TOPICS- In addition to circulation and land use related items, the following comments were also raised: COMMENT: The Myohoji Temple representative expressed a concern that new development harmonize with the Temple. The Temple is concerned in particular with the "OP" designation to the south. They were concerned that 2 or 3 story buildings would be built that could overlook into their rectory. He suggested that a 35 -foot side yard buffer be placed between their property and at least the "OP" designation. Staff Note: A 35 -foot side yard setback was recommended by the Advisory o m�tt�or development adjacent to existing churches. The Planning Commission replaced this requirement with a statement requiring "sensitivity" of design on a project -by- project basis. (See pages 5 -16 of the Etiwanda Plan.) COMMENT: Chief Feuerstein stated that the Fire District was concerned that some kind of fire plan be provided for fire services. They would like a schedule established of when services and facilities would be needed and which would also include methods of financing of such facilities and services. In addition, the Plan should consider provisions such as: o Fire access standards o Wider trails o More open space o Weed abatement program o Fuel modification program ! , o Building separation standards Staff Note: Besides the Fire District, there are a number of other independent and semi - independent districts and agencies which will in some way affect and be affected by future development in Etiwanda. These include the various school districts and agencies responsible for flood control, water and sewer, water quality control, and others. Since the inception of the plan, it has been the intent to note these other agencies' needs, and to develop regulations consistent with, and supportive of, such needs. However, it has not been the intent to include other agencies' regulations; to do so would require amendments to the Specific Plan as other agencies' regulations, policies, or fee schedules change. COMMENT: Windrow requirements in the Specific Plan would be unenforceable; o w TT insure watering and maintenance of trees? Staff Note: The Plan calls for selective and limited preservation of existing windrows in the most obvious locations and for new windrow plantings as part of new development. This approach has been recommended by the Etiwanda Advisory Committee and endorsed by the Citizens Advisory Commission as the solution with the least number of problems. G A ISSUES: EQUESTRIAN USES AND TRAILS BACKGROUND: The City's General Plan designates the land north of Route 30 in Etiwanda as a rural /equestrian area. The Etiwanda Plan is consistent and establishes an Equestrian District north of Route 30. The Plan proposes equestrian trails both within and outside of the Equestrian District. The trails south of Route 30 have been added to provide connections to the City -wide trail system. HIGHLIGHTS OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: o The Equestrian District outline should be moved back (and north) some distance from the Route 30 corridor . . . (Zenz) o Those equestrian trails added by the Planning Commission outside of the equestrian area should be deleted. This includes the trail running along Etiwanda Avenue south of Route 30, and the east /west trail running between Victoria Planned Community north of the high school. Trails plan should revert to the plan as recommended by the Advisory Committee . . . (Flocker) o Objections to placement of equestrian trails along a road with existing homes, especially if they are not horse properties . . . (Silver) A all YICTORI. PARK LAW OASUINE V-P16-r24--r IL "N sill R.. 1VE :1 .................... j �3 FOOTHILL .11. ARROW HWY :1 "'TOMA AVE. Equestrian Trails Bike Lane (in Pavement) Bike Path (in Parkway) title COMMUNITY TRAILS 0 CIRCULATION Bypass Road At the last meeting, the issues dealing with circulation and the Bypass Road concept were discussed at length. Based on the Council's direction, it is suggested that the following language be added to the Specific Plan text (Page 3 -7): .700 Provide for planned rather than piecemeal access into undeveloped areas east of East Avenue. .BOO Provide for alternate access to the high school site. .900 To a"e policies .700 and .800 above, consider construction of a north -south bypass road in the vicinity of East Etiwanda Creek, should additional flood control land become available. Freeway Study Zone Based on Council's concerns regarding development types along Route 30 and Interstate 15, as well as the desire to protect Route 30 right -of -way, it is suggested that the following be added to the text of the Plan (page 5 -7): .400 Land within 660' of proposed or existing freeways All properties located within 660' of the proposed Route 30 freeway right -of -way WeeWO shall be considered to be within a Special Freeway Study Zone. Within this zone, density increases or other incentives may be considered, if in the opinion of the City Council such incentives are necessary to accomplish the following: (a) Protect the Route 30 corridor right -of -way. (b) Provide for adequate buffering of freeway - related impacts, including noise, circulation and visual impacts. 1 COMMERCIAL • Timing of Commercial Development: At the last Council meeting concerns were raised regarding the possibility of premature commercial development. To alleviate this concern, staff suggests the following text be added (page 5 -17): .401 Conditional Use Permit Required Prior to the development of a Neighborhood Commercial center or any part thereof, approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a master plan for the entire site shall be required. To avoid Commercial Land Uses: Northwest Corner Etiwanda and Base Line Based on the Council's direction to consider a specialized commercial use at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base Lire, the following modifications are suggested: 1. Establish a 5 acre Community Service District at the northwest corner of Etiwanda and Base Line; and 2. Include the following language in the text of the Plan (page • 5 -17): .500 CommunN Service District Provisions .3Dr It is a purpose o t e District to provide opportunities for limited or specialized, low- impact commercial and quasi - commercial services in a residential setting with the express intent to: a. Provide a community focal point at one of the entrances to the Etiwanda community, to b. reinforce a sense of community identity, and to c. encourage perpetuation of those elements and features which provide a tie to Etiwanda's heritage. 501 Permitted Uses The following uses shall he permitted subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit: a. Community uses, such as schools, nursery schools, churches, parks, community buildings, band stands, and the like. b. Residential uses permited in the LM District. c. Limited or specialized low impact commercial uses not to exceed 40,000 -sq. ft. in total floor area designed to serve loca residential areas, such as: - Barber & Beauty Shops - Cleaners - Farmers- .Markets - Professional & Medical Offices - Retail Shops - Restaurants Provided, however, that no commercial or office use or project shall be approved in the CS District, unless the following findings are made by the Planning Commission: - The proposed use or project will not have an adverse impact on the quality of surrounding residential areas; and, - The proposed use or project meets the intent of the CS District and will enhance the visual and historical character of Etiwanda Avenue and its immediate • surroundings. .502 Conditional Use Permit Required: Prior to the development of the site or any part thereof, approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a master plan for the entire site shall be required. .503 Parking: Off- street parking shall be provided as prescribed in the Development Code, and as follows: (a) All parking areas shall be located behind required street setback lines. (b) All parking areas shall be screened from Etiwanda Avenue by carefully designed walls, fences, berming, shrubs, trees and other landscape elements consistent with the design character of Etiwanda Avenue. (c) All parking areas and lighting shall he carefully buffered from adjacent residential uses. OTHER LdNC JSE F100I F1 CATIONS_ The Land Use Flap below represents chances based on the Council's direction to date. No additional action on t'nese ite',rs is necessary, unless the Council feels refiner',ents or reconsideration are needed. • Enlar,ePents of all affected areas are contained on the following pages. za TM sr =«' r INC �_�_�_�rr��.�: +.tea �.� rte. VL L7 O VL Lek OS s'c VL �/ �_ NL Lac I _. ER © VL J VL E71 L* FC OS VL VL �' VL VL eourE 10 RIGRIAID AYE VL L L L L L e H OS = PA L vCT°PIA avE PARK flN LA.YE LM L VIL J L y i cc v och', o L LM P ,� Div � F L V� res. —. -- - -- _EASELIAE I - OP 4.5 *Master Plan -- required L^^I� Parks(P) 4 oP LM a Residential (es,VL,L,LM,M) MILLER AVE, _ Comm • ,� LM LM Commercial (CC,FC,GC,NC) l P L Open Spaca (os) xa M M E Aisting Schools (E,J,H) �ornu. .pj IND. orPARK K" . -.L Proposed SC1100IS(e,j,h) LM -' IS LM 3-5 Office /Prof essional(oP) nmrnw W title �CEN- LAND USE Y IND• -�1 DISTRICTS - -ER -�L i ' I 0 i 1 i wunuuuuuuuuwmunum p E IP LAND USE CHANGE: 2 -3 acre Convenience Commercial at East and 24th Street replaced by 5 acre Neighborhood Commercial. I LANE USE _CHANFE: New Conmiercidl;'t!ixed Use designation added at northwest corner of Etiwanda and Base Line. J- IL -III III' -f I _.ter XW- FCT=� �i LaN;1 use rhnNCE: o t two acres of Office Professional added at northwest corner of Base Line and 1 -15. o Neighborhood Commercial at south side of Base Line, west of 1 -15 moved to 24th CLreet and replacad by lIediui, density residential. . --O' `A ai a �v c ca 3 W ILAW USE CHANGE >I OI Y � U d Industrial uses south of Foothill changed back to Residential (LM & M) ri designations per Advisory Committee plan. This includes a floating park and elementary school site. T_ - ... . Vi�T J L O� LAND USE CHANGE: Increased Low (2 -4 du /ac) to Low Medium (4 -8 du /ac) to allow for buffering of freeway and railroad impacts. n \J Ofi LAND USE CHANGE: -\ Increased density from VL (1 -2) to L (2 -4) adjacent to LM density in Victoria Planned Coimounity. 1 J • UNFINISHED ITEMS: At the last meeting, a number of agenda items had not been addressed because of time limiations. These include: o Specific land use requests o Equestrian trails o Other (miscellaneous) items Maps and materials outlining these items have been included again, with revisions reflecting all changes. This will allow the Council to review these items in the context of your recent actions. SPECIFIC LAND USE REQUESTS: • 1. North side of Route 30 o Lan adjacent to the north side of Route 30 should be increased from current "VL: (1 -2 du /ac) to "L" (2 -4 du /ac) or even LM (4 -8 du /ac) . . . (Zenz, Blanton, Vanderhoof) o Area north of Route 30 is designated as high fire hazard area . (Chief Feuerstein) Staff Comment: Cucamonga County Water District policy calls for septic system wastewater disposal in this area. This may be difficult with densities over 2 du /ac, impossible above 4 du /ac, because of water quality considerations. 2. ER Designation o (One acre lots or larger) remove "ER" designation. "ER" development would not be marketable; land has no character for expensive homes . . . (M. Catania). o Property split in half; designated "ER ", other half "VL ". If "ER" designation is kept; consider reducing "ER" area to exclude entire property , . . (A. Catania). 24TH sr = -EM— NC L VL I 0S L* 0S Z VL VIL LK L* FC 1, ............. E E. 0S VL _ROUTE 30,11 H. LUVD AVE VL L� L L L ;I I H 0 PARK LANe, — - "C"ORIA Alr,""' L - � I I V EOY ➢nM LM C) 1do M F!� -o res. BASMNE \11' IL Master Plan F required LM IL"' 11 M Parks(p) OP LM Residential (ER,VL,L,LM,M) MER AVE., A co - MM M e LM W Commercial (CC,FC,GC,NC) M Cpen Space (OS) L P M M A Ll r E-ist-ng SChOOIS(E,J,H) FOO IND. PARK L Proposed SCh00IS(ej,h) 'e s, LM 3-5 Cffice/Prof essional(OP) A title GEN- LAND USE IND, DISTRICTS ..000 0 J V G v L 7 3. "Core" Area o Proposed "VL" (1 -2 du /ac) is impractical; area surrounded by higher densities. Consider increasing to "L" (2 -4 du /ac) . , . (Flocker) 4. South side of Route 30 west of East Etiwanda Creek 0 25 acres adjacent to freeway and flood control. Proposed "L" (2 -4 du /ac) designation not adequate; consider increase to "L.1" (4 -8 du /ac) (Thompson). ' S- SEL:IE H OS vcrrma nve" � res• 4,5 k^ / Parks(P) / Residential i 6. North side of railroad, west of East Avenue o Proposed V' (2 -4 du /ac) densities too low to he practical against the railroad. Density should be increased to allow for buffering . (Lawrence). VLF 1L Hl� 0( i i-1 u VL 24 S NC i VL � OS L *� OS Qi� VL L *. ER © VL �: VL� , swMi ,Ave_ � L* FC OS VL 11 VL VL VL ROUTE 50 HI LAND AVE. VL L L L L P 1 e Os i VICTORIA H AVE 'PARKLn'NE _ L VICTOPIAA � wl� i.�i• of L L VL vnan LM Ago �LI L1�.J jf':r L M M res • - - - - - -- B— 'HLINE ', I M Ft- OP 4,5 *Master Plan _ r required LM I �;jM Parks(P) P� GP of ° °p�r'LIM Residential (E4,VL,L,LM,M) MU ER AVEy Comm• LM y Commercial (CC,FC,GC,NC) LM P Open Space (os) M M X Gr YEOO - E isy. .ing Schools (E,J,H) rwuewoY ryt iND. PARK ° L k res. Proposed SChOOIS(e,j,h) ' LM 3 -5 Office /Professional(op) M, ARPOW PW\ title _- - - -- -- -- -- - -- 'cEN• LAND USE IND .�o• DISTRICTS i W l 1. Vicinity of East and Miller 0 Proposed "LM" (4 -8 du /ac) should be increased to "M" (3 -14 du /ac) to be consistent with surrounding area . . . (Shacklett). 8. Vicinity of Miller and Etiwanda 0 The proposed "LM" (4 -8 du /ac) and "M" (8 -14 du /ac) designations are not high enough for condominiums and apartments. Should be higher, at least 20 -24 du /ac . . . (Pignotti) ) I Ave. =L • xs TN STPE— r- NC VL VL OS ,\ L OS z`' VL. ER © VL L / "'z VL--3' �_$OMVI dY'E_ I ~ � os r �I VL VL VL VL �II i ROUTE ]Oil MIGMLANO qYE — ' VL L L L IL - P _I,P.A q p _L e L H OS V V�CTCRIA PARR LiHE'. 4 � Ilrvs'�s LM L VL- • . �1 I L M OP 4,5 —� �e45EL:vf -_ -I M �r OP _as *Master Plan Q'! required �!M LME� Parks(P) j T OP Q ° LM Residential (ES,VL,L,Lnn,M) MUER AVE,, _ COMM • j/ e;tM. ? Commercial (cc,FC,GC,rvc) Ili M Mme' M P A Open Space (os) ~; G Existing Schools (E,J,H) . FOOLRILL pLVOM M IND. PARK r P res. Proposed Schools(ej,h) � T M LM s -s Cffice /Professional(oP) eRPw:r•',v title --- ., - -- -_ GEN• LAND USE c IND., 01 DISTRICTS t Y Ist READING OF THE ET IWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN ORDINANCE Attached for your consideration is a copy of the draft Ordinance approving the Regulatory Provisions of the Specific Plan. The Council may wish to conduct a first reading of the Ordinance at the May 17, 1983 meeting, if desired. • 1 • ORDINANCE NO. * AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REGULATORY PROVISIONS SECTION OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AND AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP FOR THE ETIWANDA AREA ACCORDING TO THESE PROVISIONS The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1: The Regulatory Provisions of the Etiwanda Specific Plan are hereby approved and adopted, based on the following findings: 1. The Etiwanda Specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with Section 65450 through 65553 of the Government Code. 2. The Etiwanda Specific Plan contains regulatory provisions that are necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Rancho Cucamonga, and required for the systematic implementation of the City's General Plan, as • amended, in the Etiwanda Specific Plan area. 3. The Etiwanda Specific Plan substantially mitigates the potential for adverse impacts that would likely occur as a result of development under the existing Zoning Ordinance. The Specific Plan contains detailed regulatory provisions tailored specifically to the Etiwanda area that are designed to replace current city -wide regulations that could not deal effectively with Etiwanda's unique qualities and problems. SECTION 2: The City's official Zoning Map is hereby amended to contain an ESP designation on the real property described in Section 3, below. Further, the development of said property shall be regulated by the Regulatory Provisions of the Etiwanda Specific Plan text, and maps, except that the City of Rancho Cucamonga Zoning Ordinance and /or other applicable regulations shall continue to govern items not specifically addressed by these Regulatory Provisions. EJ Ordinance No, Page 2 • SECTION 3: The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all real property described below: Etiwanda Specific Plan area - approximately 3000 acres within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, bounded on the north, northwest and east by current city limits, on the south by the centerline of Foothill Boulevard, and on the west by the boundaries of the Victoria Planned Community; also including all properties located within 200' of the centerline of Etiwanda Avenue, between Foothill Boulevard and 24th Street; and also including the area south of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue and north of Arrow Route, but excluding the area south of Miller Avenue and west of Etiwanda Avenue. SECTION 4: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The Daily Report, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this * day of *, 19 *. AYES: * w NOES: ABSENT: Jon D. Mikels, Mayor ATTEST: Lauren M. Wasserman, City Clerk C1