HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-37 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET NAME
CHANGE DRC2005-00315, TO RENAME WOLFSON DRIVE TO COYOTE
DRIVE FOR AN EXISTING STREET, ADJACENT TO DAY CREEK
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE ON
THE EAST SIDE OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The similarity in the way Wolfson Drive and Wilson Avenue are pronounced make it
necessary to effect a Street Name Change for Wolfson Drive, located north of Wilson Avenue,on the
east side of Day Creek Boulevard, adjacent to Day Creek Intermediate School. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Street Name Change is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 25th day of May 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing for the above-mentioned street rename
proposal, Street Name Change DRC2005-00315, pursuant to the Municipal Code, Chapter 12.12.
3. The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prepared a report, which addressed the
justification for the change, recommended a street naming plan, provided replacement names, and
discussed the impacts of the recommended change.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe 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 meeting on May 25, 2005, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The Street Naming Ordinance establishes that street names should be pleasant
sounding, appropriate, and easy to read (so that the public, and children in particular, can handle the
name in an emergency situation) (RCMC 12.12.020(A)). Because of the similarity of how"Wolfson
Drive" and "Wilson Avenue" are pronounced, the Etiwanda School District submitted a request to
change the Wolfson Drive street name to eliminate the potential for delivery problems, to prevent
parents and community members turning on the wrong street, and to prevent possible delays in
emergency services.
b. The Street Naming Ordinance establishes that similar sounding names are
considered to be a duplication, regardless of spelling (RCMC 12.12.020(E)). Because of the
similarity in the way "Wolfson Drive" and "Wilson Avenue" are pronounced, Wolfson Drive is
considered a duplication of Wilson Avenue.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-37
STREET NAME CHANGE DRC2005-00315 —CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
May 25, 2005
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C. The Street Naming Ordinance establishes that street names should be appropriate
and easy to read. Because of the proximity of the street to Day Creek Intermediate School the
Etiwanda School District proposed changing Wolfson Drive to Coyote Drive,which is representative
of the school mascot.
d. Changing the street name to Coyote Drive is appropriate because the street name
is easily recognizable by the students, the street name is easy to read, the street name is easy to
pronounce, and the street name should not be confusing in an emergency situation.
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. The proposed change is not in conflict with the goals, policies, and standards of the
general plan.
b. The proposed change is consistent with the adopted master plan of streets and
highways or adopted circulation element.
C. The proposed change will not cause significant adverse impacts on the
environment.
d. That the proposed change is deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified above in this
Resolution 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 the State
CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves Street Name Change DRC2005-00315.
6. The street name change shall become official on August 1, 2005. The City Planner shall
send written notices of the change to the Post Office, County Clerk, Fire District, Sheriffs
Department, and applicable utility companies at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the
change.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
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Rich Macias, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-37
STREET NAME CHANGE DRC2005-00315—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
May 25, 2005
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ATTEST:
n an'Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman,Acting 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 25th day of May 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER