HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-08 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-02B, PART A, REQUESTING TO
AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD A NEW LAND USE CATEGORY OF
"RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL, " AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. Masi Partners has filed an application for General Plan Amendment
No. 93-02B as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 23rd day of February 1994, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application.
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.
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2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission
during the above-referenced public hearing on February 23, 1994, including
written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Park, located on the west
side of Rochester Avenue, south of Foothill Boulevard, was completed in 1993,
features year-round sports activities, including a minor league baseball
stadium with approximately 5,500 seats, and represents a significant
alteration of the land use characteristics of the immediate area; and
b. The intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue
has been designated as an activity center to promote concentrated activity;
and
c. The application is consistent with the objectives of the
Rancho cucamonga General Plan for the following reasons:
(1) The application contemplates regionally oriented uses
within one mile of the I-15 Freeway and Foothill Boulevard interchange; and
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GPA 93-02B, PART A - MASI PARTNERS
February 23, 1994
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(2) The application as proposed would create a land use
category which recognizes the importance of Foothill Boulevard as the City's
primary commercial corridor; and
(3) The application contemplates regionally oriented uses
along Foothill Boulevard, a major regional transportation corridor; and
(4) The application would create a Recreational Commercial
land use designation intended to promote recreation and retail uses
surrounding the Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Park; and
(5) The application would encourage future commercial
activities in planned, organized concentrations to promote non-motorized modes
of transportation.
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 subject property is suitable for the uses permitted
in the proposed district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with
existing land use in the surrounding area; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant
impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties; and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the
General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed
Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for
the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission
finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect upon the environment and recommends adoption of a Negative
Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the
State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration
and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of
the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and
considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard
to the application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been
incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental
effects will occur.
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GPA 93-02B, PART A - MASI PARTNERS
February 23, 1994
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c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as
follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative
Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the
habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence
contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the
information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the
Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 93-02B, Part A, to add a new land use category
"Recreational Commercial" (see Exhibit "A") .
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 1994.
PL• •'• ,•SIGN •. THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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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 23rd day of February 1994, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MELCHER
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-02B, PART A
Recreational Commercial: Development of recreation facilities and retail uses
shall be encouraged along Foothill Boulevard surrounding the Rancho Cucamonga
Adult Sports Park near the intersection of Rochester Avenue. The baseball
stadium and year-round sports activities in the Sports Park create a unique
opportunity to provide secondary region-serving specialty retail uses that are
not major general merchandise department stores or food or drug stores. They
generally use approximately 3,500 - 55,000 square feet of gross leasable area
and require sites with high visibility and high traffic counts. These centers
typically have convenient freeway access and draw their customers from within
a five to ten mile radius. Uses in this category are regional in nature and
not normally found in neighborhood commercial centers. These types of
occupancies could include retailers such as sporting goods and sporting
apparel.
EXHIBIT A