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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-14 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 93-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGE NO. 92-02 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF VINCENT AVENUE BETWEEN THE A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD TRACKS AND ARROW ROUTE TO WHITE OAK AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF A. Recitals. (i) At its meeting on January 27, 1993, the Planning Commission Stated their intent to proceed with the above-referenced street name change. (ii) On the 10th day of February 1993, 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 No. 92-02, pursuant to the City Code Chapter 12.12. (iii) The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division prepared a report which addressed the justification for the change, recommended a street naming plan, provided a replacement name, and discussed the impacts of the recommended change. (iv) 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on February 10, 1993, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. When White Oak Avenue connects with Vincent Avenue, a potentially confusing street name situation could result which may cause some inconvenience to the public and possibly a slower response from emergency personnel and, therefore, should be corrected. b. The proposed name "White Oak Avenue" exists north of Arrow Highway and serves a number of businesses in the Industrial Park area and is consistent with the street naming theme of the Rancho Cucamonga Business Park and a street name monument exists with the White Oak name on it. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-14 STREET NAME CHANGE 92-02 February 10, 1993 Page 2 c. The street name change, "White Oak Avenue, " applies to approximately 1,500 feet of Vincent Avenue between the A.T. & S.F. Railroad tracks (north of 8th Street) and its connection with the new portion of White Oak Avenue being extended south of Arrow Route (north of Jersey Boulevard) . d. The street name change does not apply to that portion of Vincent Avenue which connects to 4th Street, as it will never connect with the portion being considered for the name change. e. The street name change is necessary to avoid confusion and facilitate emergency response (i.e. , police, fire, ambulance) . 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 name change is consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. b. That the proposed change is consistent with the Circulation Element of the General Plan and the Circulation/Access Plan of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. c. That the proposed change will not cause significant adverse impact upon the environment. d. The proposed change is deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. 4. This Commission hereby finds and certifies that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and determines this action to be exempt from further environmental review, as provided in CEQA Section 15061(b) (3) . 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Sections 65850 to 65855 of the California Government Code, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves Street Name Change 92-02. 6. The street name change shall become official six months from the adoption date of this resolution. The City Planner shall send written notices of the change to the Post office, County Clerk, Fire District, Sheriff's 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 to the adoption of this Resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-14 STREET NAME CHANGE 92-02 February 10, 1993 Page 3 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1993. PLANNING Co ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: ,.LLL�. arry McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad "nr-jr, Se 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 10th day of February 1993, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NOES; COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY