HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-37 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 94-01A REQUESTING TO AMEND THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM OFFICE TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL FOR 25 ACRES OF LAND BOUNDED BY FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH, SPRUCE AVENUE ON THE WEST, CHURCH
STREET ON THE NORTH, AND ELM STREET ON AND EAST, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-58
AND 63.
A. Recitals.
1. Western Land Properties has filed an application for General Plan
Amendment No. 94-01A 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 May 11, 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.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission
during the above-referenced public hearing on May 11, 1994, including written
and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 25 acres of land,
basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard between Spruce Avenue and future Elm Avenue and is presently
vacant. Said property is currently designated as Office; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated
High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) and Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per
acre) and is vacant with a portion planned for park development. The property
to the west is designated Office and Community Commercial and is developed
with a community shopping center. The property to the east is designated
office and commercial and is vacant. The property to the south is designated
Industrial Park and is developed with a hotel and major portions is vacant.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-37
GPA 94-01A - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES
May 11, 1994
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c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies
of the General Plan and will provide for development within the district in a
manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development; and
d. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the
Land Use Element; and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or
detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact
on the environment nor the surrounding properties.
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 finding 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. 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.
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GPA 94-OlA - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES
May 11, 1994
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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. 94-01A.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MAY 1994.
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PLANNI. = O- S OF THE CITO.F RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
E. DDaavi. Bare
ATTEST: -#4/
Brad B� Sec
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 11th day of May 1994, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MELCHER, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL