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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-39 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 (ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT),A PROPOSAL TO SUBDIVIDE A PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 182,160 SQUARE FEET(4.14 ACRES)WHICH IS MOSTLY VACANT INTO TWO PARCELS OF 3.46 AND .54-ACRES IN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT 7089 ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0227-121-18. A. Recitals. 1. The City filed an application for the issuance of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19247,as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 25th day of August 2010, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, 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 August 25, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a partially developed rectangular parcel with an area of approximately 182,160 square feet (4.14-acres), located at the east side of Etiwanda Avenue at 7089 Etiwanda Avenue-APN: 0227-121-18. The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 1,321.97 feet(east to west) by approximately 131.82 feet (north to south); and b. The parcel has street frontage along Etiwanda Avenue of approximately 131.82 feet; and C. The eastern portion of the parcel is undeveloped and vacant. The western portion of the property is developed with the Historic Train Depot,which is approximately 3,000 square feet as well as the Spur Line on the southwest corner of the property. The truck scale and related equipment are located on the northwest corner of the property. Access to the entire site is provided from Etiwanda Avenue; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 — ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 2 d. To the east and north of the project site are single-family residences; to the west is the Historic Isle House and single-family residences; to the south is the adjacent Pacific Electric Trail, Historic Norton-Fisher House and Grapeland Elementary School; and e. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into two (2) parcels of approximately 174,587 square feet (3.46 acres) and 23,682 square feet(.54 acres), respectively. The new lot line between the two parcels will separate the smaller lot, which contains the Historic Train Depot and Spur Line from the larger lot, which contains the scale, related equipment, and mostly vacant area of the site; and f. The subdivision will not require any significant changes to existing improvements; and g. Following the subdivision, Parcel 1 will be an irregularly shaped site that will encompass the Historic Train Depot, Spur Line, and enough property to accommodate parking to support the museum use. Parcel 1 will have the dimensions of 462.73 feet (east to west) at its longest point and 84.35 feet(north to south)at its widest point, while Parcel 2 will be 1,321.97 feet (east to west)at its longest point and 132.31 (north to south)at its widest point. Both parcels 1 and 2 will have access through a reciprocal access agreement at Etiwanda Avenue; and h. The applicant is not proposing any development on the new parcel at this time; and i. Any development on the site, including the compatibility of the development with the surrounding land uses and existing conditions, at a future date will require the submittal of a Development Review and application for review and action by the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. 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 subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed project is to subdivide the property into two parcels and is consistent with the development district of the project site. b. The proposed subdivision, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project is to subdivide the property into two parcels—no development of the site is proposed at this time. C. The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed subdivision meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan, and the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City. 4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project qualifies as a Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315—Minor Land Divisions-as the proposal is to subdivide the property into four parcels or less. Development of the site by the applicant is not PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 — ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 3 proposed at this time. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below. Planning Department 1) Approval is for the subdivision into two(2)parcels of a propertywith an area of approximately 182,160 square feet (4.14-acres) in the Residential Low(L)District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, at the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, located at 7089 Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0227-121-18. 2) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. 3) Any proposal for development of the vacant parcel shall require the submittal of a Development Review and/or Conditional Use Permit application and applicable fees for review and action by the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. 4) Development of the site shall comply with the standards applicable to the Residential Low(L) District, as described in the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the Development Code. Engineering Department 1) Etiwanda Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector" Standards and per Figure 5-24 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan as required and including: a) Provide cobble curb and gutter, sidewalk, a.c. pavement, street lights and street trees, as required. b) Proposed driveway approach shall be a minimum width of 35 feet and a maximum of 50 feet per City Standard No. 101, Type C and to be in accordance with City "Driveway Policy." c) Provide one 5800 Lumens HPSV street light and remove existing street light on wooden pole. d) Provide traffic signs, striping and R26(s) signs, as required. e) Protect existing traffic signal equipment or replace, as required. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 — ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 4 2) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except 66 KV) on the project side of Etiwanda Avenue shall be undergrounded from the first pole off-site north of the northerly project boundary to the first pole off-site south of the SPRR (SANBAG) right-of-way, prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. All service utility lines crossing Etiwanda Avenue shall be undergrounded too. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the Cityadopted costfor undergrounding from future development as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement within six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate. 3) If the required public improvements are not completed priorto approval of the final parcel map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they will be completed upon development of either Parcel 1 or Parcel 2, whichever occurs first. Dedication and Vehicular Access: 1) Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): 44 total feet on ETIWANDA AVENUE 2) Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map. 3) All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit- claimed or delineated on the final map. Street Improvements: 1) Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 — ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 5 2) Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other Etiwanda Avenue � � (b) 3) Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. C. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope oras specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 – ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 6 g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan check. 4) Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. 5) Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below)and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet—(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Min. Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty. Etiwanda Eucalyptus Silver Dollar Gum 5 feet 30 feet 5-Gal Avenue Polyanthemos O.C. Drainage and Flood Control: 1) Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. Utilities: 1) Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground)in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2) The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 3) Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-39 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19247 — ETIWANDA PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIN DEPOT August 25, 2010 Page 7 4) Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. General Requirements and Approvals: 1) A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights forthe first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. Building and Safety(Grading) Department 1) Prior to recording the parcel map, a non-category Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF AUGUST 2010. PLANNING COM SION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Luis Munoz Jr., Chairman /" 2 - \LA jAA ATTEST: Jame . Troyer, AICP, ecret ry I, James R.Troyer, AICP, 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 August 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE