HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-138 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-138
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2003-00709, A REQUEST TO
AMEND PORTIONS OF SECTION 17.08 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS OF
THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA DEVELOPMENT CODE,ALLOWING PUBLIC
STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DISTRICTS
UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission initiated Development Code
Amendment DRC2003-00709 on August 13, 2003, at the request of Charles Joseph Associates, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Code Amendment is referred to as "the amendment."
2. On the 24th day of September 2003, the Planning Commission of,the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the amendment and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, 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 September 24, 2003, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed amendment applies to properties located within the residential land
use districts (except Very Low Residential) in the City; and
b. The proposed amendment contemplates allowing Public Storage Facilities within
residential land use districts (except Very Low Residential) when such facilities would act as
mitigational buffers for residential developments impacted by unchangeable environmental issues,
such as traffic and noise.
C. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.
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:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-138
DCA DRC2003-00709— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
September 24, 2003
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a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan and will not result in development within the City in a manner which would be
inconsistent with the General Plan; and
b. The proposed amendment will promote the goals and objectives of the
Development Code; and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the City; and
d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives the Development Code;
and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the Development Code
Amendment identified in this Resolution is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds
that based on substantial evidence, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
proposed amendment will have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed
amendment is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2003-00709
by the adoption of this Resolution recommending approval of the attached Ordinance by the City
Council.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION F THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bu ecreta
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 24th day of September 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-138
DCA DRC2003-00709 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
September 24, 2003
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT DRC2003-00709, A REQUEST TO AMEND
PORTIONS OF SECTION 17.08 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS OF
THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA DEVELOPMENT CODE,ALLOWING
PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITIES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL LAND USE
DISTRICTS UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. On September 24, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the above referenced Development Code
Amendment and,following the conclusion thereof,adopted its Resolution No.03-_,recommending
that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt said amendment
2. On , 2003, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the amendment to the Development Code.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: This City Council hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
SECTION 2: This City Council hereby finds and determines that the subject amendment
identified in this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of Division 6 Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3: Section 17.08.030 — Use Regulations for Residential Districts, Section
17.08.030.E.5- Special Use Regulations/Recreational Vehicle Storage or Mini-Storage Facilities,
Section 17.08.050.F.1.d—Absolute Policies/Land Use Conflict Mitigation Measures/Orientation,and
Section 17.08.050.F.1.e - Absolute Policies/Land Use Conflict Mitigation Measures/Barriers and
Alleviation of the Development Code hereby are amended to read, in words and figures,as shown in
Exhibit "A."
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance
is, for any reason, deemed or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction,or preempted by legislative enactment, such decision or legislation shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section,
subsection,sentence, clause, phrase,or words thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or words might subsequently be declared invalid or
unconstitutional or preempted by subsequent legislation.
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO.
Development Code Amendment DRC2003-00709—Charles Joseph Associates
DATE
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SECTION 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published within 15 days after its passage at least once in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin,.a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and
circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Rancho Cucamonva Development Code Section 17.08.030
USE VL L LM M MH H
17. Utility or Service Facility C C C C C C
18. Recreational Vehicle Storage C C C C C
or Mini-Storage for public use
C. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory Structure P P P P P P
2. Antenna P P P P P P
3. Caretaker's Residence C C C C C C
4. Guest House P P P
5. Home Occupation P P P P , P P
6. Lodging Unit P P P
7. Other Accessory Uses P P P P P P
8. Private Garage P P P P P P
9. Private Swimming Pool P P P P P P
10. Second Dwelling Unit (including P P P
elder cottage)
s s s s
12. Feed &Tack Store (if accessory to C
commercial stable)
13. Dormitory(if accessory to college or C C C C C C
school)
14. Uses in Historic Structures C C C C C C
D. Temporary Uses
1. Temporary Uses as prescribed in
Section 17.04.070 and subject to P P P P P P
those provisions.
2. Temporary trailers for use in
conjunction with religious and C C C C C C
agricultural uses for a specified
interim period.
P=Permitted Use
C=Conditional Use Permit required
E. Special Use Regulations
1. Agricultural Uses. Prior to development, the following agricultural uses are either
permitted or conditionally permitted on lots of 2.5 acres or more:
EXHIBIT "A" 17.08-4 07/03
Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.08.030
Minimum Site Maximum Allowable
Type of Animal Area Per Number Of Residential
Animal(s) Animals On District
Re wired An Sitetnl
7. Household pets other than a cat or dog None No Maximum All
8. Exotic or Wild Animals el (a) All
Notes:
(A) Young animals bom to a permitted animal kept on the site may be kept until such animals are weaned.
(cats and dogs-4 months;large animals-6 months;horses- 12 months)
(8) As established by Conditional Use Permit review.
(C) A minimum'of 20,000 square feet of lot is required to maintain these animals.
(D) More than 5 birds or rodents per each 5,000 square feet of site area may be permitted subject to approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
(E) A pony, which is defined as any horse measuring 14 hands and 2 inches or less in height at the withers,
may be kept in addition to the keeping of two horses or in lieu of two horses, three ponies may be kept on a
20,000 square foot lot.
3. Home Occupations. The use of a residence for business purposes shall be permitted
subject to issuance of a Home Occupation Permit (See Section 17.04.060).
4. Mobile Homes. One mobile home is permitted on a lot in a residential District, except
Very Low, subject to the following requirements:
a. The mobile home is placed on a permanent foundation system in compliance
with all applicable building regulations.
b. The mobile home construction is certified under the National Mobile Home
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and which was constructed after
October of 1976. Documentation indicating certification and construction date
must be submitted to the Building and Safety Division in order to secure valid
building permit(s).
C. The Design Review Committee shall determine if the placement of the mobile
home is compatible to the immediate area in which it is being placed in
accordance with Section 17.06.010 and the following criteria:
(1) The design of the mobile home unit shall be similar in character and
appearance to other dwellings in the area for such things as unit size, roof
overhangs, roof materials and exterior materials.
(2) All building setbacks, parking, coverage, height, width and sign
requirements of the base District shall apply.
5. Recreational Vehicle Storage hard-or Mini-Storage Facilities. The parking and
storage of recreational vehicles and mini-storage facilities in proximity to
residential users shall be permitted only on lots of 2 acres or more unless part of a
master planned development, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
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a. All storage activities shall be screened from public view by a combination of block
or masonry wall, berming, dense landscaping, or building mass. The
development of mini-storage facilities may be considered in
residential land use districts as a means of mitigating land use
conflicts outlined in Section 17.08.050.F. There are certain locations
within the City where residentially designated properties are located
adjacent to undeveloped parcels of land where this transition
between the existing residential neighborhood and non-residential
influences (i.e. high traffic corridors, commercial or industrial land
uses, etc.) is a primary design issue that prevents desirable
development, resulting in such parcels remaining undeveloped or
under-developed. The mini-storage use would be considered in
situations where the facility would act as mitigational buffers for
residential developments impacted by unchangeable environmental
issues, such as traffic and noise, as determined by the Planning
Commission.
b. Retail or wholesale activity, Commercial dismantling, repair or storage wrecking
activities or the storage of junk or salvage materials or dismantled parts are
prohibited..
C. The development of the mini-storage facility is subject to all Site
Development Criteria as detailed in Section 17.10.040; and the
Performance Standards as outlined in Section 17.10.050.
6. Second Dwelling Units. Permitted subject to the following criteria:
a. The unit may be constructed as an accessory building or attached to the primary
residence on a parcel in a single-family residential district.
b. The unit is not for sale, but for rental purposes only, or use by a member of the
immediate family.
C. The lot contains an existing single-family detached residence, and does not
contain a guest house.
d. The unit shall not exceed 640 square feet if the parcel is less than 20,000 square
feet; if greater than 20,000 square feet, the second unit can exceed 640 square
feet but may not be greater than 950 square feet or 30 percent of the main
dwelling unit, if attached. (Unit size is exclusive of enclosed parking space
requirement.)
Lot Size: A second dwelling unit may be established on a lot or parcel of land
having a minimum of 10,000 square feet.
Height: A detached second dwelling unit shall be limited to one story, shall not
exceed 16 feet in height, and shall not exceed the height of the main dwelling
unit.
e. The unit shall have a separate entrance from the main residence.
f. The unit shall provide parking and access per Chapter 17.12 and provide one
enclosed parking space per bedroom, not to exceed two enclosed spaces per
unit. The enclosed parking space shall not be located in the required front or
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7. The Project promotes energy efficiency through the use of energy efficient building
design (e.g., south facing windows, energy conserving building materials and
appliances, etc.) and site planning (e.g., east-west aligned units, landscaping for solar
access, etc.).
8. The Project contains trees protected by the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code that
are worthy of preservation; an application for a tree removal permit and report have
been submitted and healthy trees are preserved through proper site planning and
grading techniques.
F. Land Use Conflicts. The matrix in Table 17.08.050-F indicates the conflicts that are
presumed to exist between land uses. The types of mitigation measures listed in the
following sections are the design tools that should be employed either separately or in
combination to mitigate existing or potential land use conflicts. The Absolute Policies require
that such conflicts be effectively mitigated in the project design.
1. Land Use Conflict Mitigation Measures.
a. Open Space Setbacks. By providing an open space buffer between conflicting
land uses, conflicts can often be avoided. The width of the buffer required will
depend on the severity of conflict and the extent of landscaping. To work
effectively, the ownership, use, and maintenance of the open space buffer must
be clearly defined.
b. Landscaping and Topographic Changes. As part of an open space buffer or as a
treatment of land immediately adjacent to buildings, landscaping can be used to
reduce conflicts.
G. Dense Plantings of Evergreens Can Provide a Visual Buffer.
(1) Sensitive landscaping can soften the sharp visual contrast between two
abutting land uses by subduing the differences in architecture and bulk and
by providing a gradual transition rather than a harsh edge between uses.
(2) Dense growth of plants can be visually appealing but also can be used to
discourage unwanted and unsafe pedestrian or bicycle access between
land uses.
(3) Landscaping can be used in combination with other mitigation measures,
such as reducing the width of open space buffer required and soften the
visual conflict created by safety and security fences.
(4) Re-contouring of the land can alter views, subdue sounds, reduce glare,
change the sense of proximity, and channel pedestrian travel.
d. Orientation. The strict spatial proximity between land uses and the apparent or
functional proximity can be very different depending on the orientation of
buildings and activities in the two land uses.
(1) The buildings themselves can cause a buffer to be created by effectively
turning their backs on each other or by buffering residential land
uses from offensive noise and traffic generating activities --
orienting views, access, and principal activities away from the other land
use. Care must be taken, however, that a hazardous and unaesthetic
"no-mans" land is not created in the process.
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(2) Alternately, the intervening space can be eliminated altogether if the two
buildings share a common back wall.
(3) An entire site plan shall be oriented so that the activities and functions are
aligned hierarchically -- placing those least compatible furthest from the
common boundary between land uses and those most compatible near
that boundary (i.e., single story adjacent to single story).
e. Barriers and Alleviation. It may be appropriate and necessary to use physical
barriers to prevent the undesirable attributes of one land use from affecting the
people and activities in the adjacent land use.
(1) Fences, walls, and berms can prevent the passage of people into areas
that would be unsafe or insecure.
(2) Light and noise can also be mitigated through physical barriers such as
fences, walls, berms, screens, landscaping, or compatible non-
residential buildings or structures.
f. Architectural Compatibility. In addition to the architectural considerations
involved in mitigation through orientation, the architectural design of buildings
can reduce conflict and promote compatibility.
(1) Materials, colors, scale, and prominence of buildings in adjacent land uses
can be coordinated so there is a gradual transition from one land use to
another rather than a sharp and displeasing contrast. Purely aesthetic
details that are "tacked" onto a building to cover up land use conflicts,
however, will cause more harm than good.
(2) The architectural compatibility should rise from a total consideration of the
function of each land use and the function of the space between them.
g. Circulation. Streets and parking areas can often serve to reduce certain types of
land use conflicts. Separation of conflicting uses with a street or parking area
can provide a buffer.
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