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Home My WebLink About92-89 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INTEGRAL ART FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-37 FOR INCLUSION IN THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN I-15 AND ETIWANDA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-031-03 THROUGH 13, 15, 16, 20, AND A PORTION OF 59. A. Recitals. (i) On January 3, 1991, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of a Point of Interest Designation to the City Council for the 60-acre parcel located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue, more commonly referred to as "Foothill Marketplace. " As part of their recommendation, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended several conditions to mitigate the lose of cultural resources upon development of the site. One condition required the interaction of public art into the design of the buildings that represented the familial and wine-making past of the southern Etiwanda area. (ii) On February 20, 1991, the City Council reviewed and approved the Point of Interest Designation for the site and included the conditions recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. (iii) On August 21, 1992, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit 90-37 for the development of a 60-acre commercial retail center, consisting of approximately 550,000 square feet of leasable space. Conditions of approval on the project included the requirements outlined in the Point of Interest Designation. (iv) On May 7, 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the integral public art submittal and continued the meeting to June 4, 1992, to allow further refinement to the proposal. (v) On June 4, 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of a proposal for integral public art within the Foothill Marketplace project. (vi) On June 24, 1992, the Planning Commission conducted a meeting on the proposed integral public art and concluded said meeting on that date. (vii) 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: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 CUP 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE June 24, 1992 Page 2 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 meeting on June 24, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The application applies to a ±60-acre parcel of land located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue, with a street frontage of ±2, 175 feet along Foothill Boulevard and ±600 feet along Etiwanda Avenue. The site is presently designated for Regional Related Commercial and Light Industrial uses and is developed with single-family residences, a winery complex, and a converted gas station; and (b) The property to the north of the subject site is designated for Commercial uses and is improved with a mix of uses including a church, single-family residences, retail stores, and a converted winery. The property to the south is designated for Industrial uses and is developed with an industrial business, is being developed with a water transmission facility, and is vacant. The property to the east is designated for Commercial and Residential uses and is vacant and developed with single-family residences. The property to the west, opposite the I-15 Freeway, is designated for Regional Commercial uses and is vacant; and (c) The integration of public art is consistent with the original approval of Conditional Use Permit 90-37 to mitigate the lose of cultural resources existing on the site. 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) That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and (b) That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and (c) That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not 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 paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 CUP 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE June 24, 1992 Page 3 Planning Division 1) All applicable conditions of Conditional Use Permit 90-37 shall apply. 2) Four murals shall be provided within the site - two within the eastern portion and two within the western portion of the site. The four murals of Susana Sheid (on ceramic tile) shall be used. The final location of the murals shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission as part of the Design Review of the specific buildings. 3) Medallions shall be provided within the eastern and western portions of the site. The medallions shall be designed with a narrative and informational focus rather than an art focus. The final design, location, and wording of the medallions shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits for the eastern and/or western phases of the project. 4) Two welded grape arbors shall be provided at entries to the main plaza area within the eastern portion of the site. The final design and locations shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits for the eastern phase. 5) Grape leaf patterns shall be embedded into the concrete around the grape arbors. The design shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. The work shall be completed prior to release of occupancy for any buildings around the plaza area. 6) The bas-relief and reflecting pool shall be used in place of the fountain within the plaza area. The final design of the bas-relief shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits for the eastern phase. 7) Indigenous plant materials with sculptural and exotic shapes shall be used within the plaza area to enhance the aesthetic and cultural significance of the area. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 CUP 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE June 24, 1992 Page 4 shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits for the eastern phase. 8) All integral public art and the reflecting pool shall be maintained consistent with the approved plans. 9) All integral public art shall be installed prior to occupancy of the building/pad on which the art is to be installed/painted. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 1992. PLANNING COI ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: AleitALroj At f' Larr ,. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: i,±.__�' �i/ Bra.Irv, Vy 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 June 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VALLETTE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MELCHER