HomeMy WebLinkAbout88-32 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 88-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING A PORTION OF VARIANCE NO. 87-19 TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED 24 GUEST PARKING SPACES TO 20 PARKING SPACES FOR
APPROVED TRACT 11734 CONSISTING OF 98 TOWNHOUSES ON 8.5
ACRES OF LAND IN THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF ARROW ROUTE AND VINEYARD AVENUE - APN: 207-192-01
THROUGH 98.
A. Recitals.
(i ) Andrew Barmakian has filed an application for the issuance of
the Variance No. 87-19 as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as
"the application".
(ii ) On February 10, 1988, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application
and concluded said hearing on that date.
(iii ) All legal prerequisites 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission
during the above-referenced public hearing on February 10, 1988, including
written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
(a) The application applies to property located at the
northwest corner of Arrow Route and Vineyard Avenue which is presently
partially improved with townhome units; and
(b) The property to the north, east and west are designated
for multi-family residential uses. The property to the north and east are
developed with a townhome and condominium project respectively. The property
to the west is vacant. The property to the south is designated for industrial
uses and is developed with a multi-tenant industrial park; and
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February 24, 1988
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(c) The application is designed to facilitate the completion
of a 98 unit townhome project on 8.5 acres of land previously approved under
Tentative Tract 11734; and
(d) The application has been submitted to allow a reduction in
the number of open guest parking spaces within said Tract 11734 contrary to
the requirements of Section 17. 12.040 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Development Code requiring one guest parking space for every four units; and
(e) The variance as specified in the application will
contradict the goals or objectives of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and
Development Code and will promote a detrimental condition to the persons or
property in the immediate vicinity of the subject site for the reasons as
follows:
(1) The development was approved with 26 foot wide private
streets, the minimum width allowed to ensure emergency vehicle access. With
this street width, no on-street parking is permitted. If adequate off-street
parking is not provided, residents and guests may park in the private streets
which would inhibit the ability of emergency vehicles to serve the site.
(2) The majority of the units proposed do not have
driveways long enough to allow vehicles to park completely out of the
street. Without sufficient off-street parking, residents and/or guests may
try to park in the driveways resulting in vehicles extending into the street
impeding the circulation (including emergency access) within the development.
(3) Existing homeowners testified that the parking within
the developed phase is currently impacted.
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 paragraph 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and
concludes as follows:
(a) That strict or literal interpretation and
enforcement of the specified regulation would not
result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives
of the Development Code.
(b) That there are not exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved or to the intended use of the
property that do not apply generally to other
properties in the same district.
(c) That strict or literal interpretation and
enforcement of the specified regulation would not
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the same district.
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February 24, 1988
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(d) That the granting of the Variance will constitute a
grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties classified in the
same district.
(e) That the granting of the Variance will be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph
1, 2 and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to
each and every condition set forth below.
5. The Deputy Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1988.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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I, Bra, Buller, Deputy 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 February, 1988, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, TOLSTOY, EMERICK, MCNIEL
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY