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Home My WebLink About95-15 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 95-05, FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW OF DETAILED SITE PLAN AND ELEVATIONS OF BUILDING 7, TOTALING 29, 878 SQUARE FEET, WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER SQUARE, IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN SPRUCE AND ELM AVENUES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-58 AND 63. A. Recitals. 1. Western Development Company has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. 95-05, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application. " 2. On the 22nd day of March 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. 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 meeting on March 22, 1995, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues, with a street frontage of 1, 600 feet and lot depth of 700 feet, and is presently improved with a 57, 000 square foot building and parking area; and b. The properties to the north, east, and south of the site are vacant, and the property to the west is developed with a commercial center; and c. The design of the project, together with the conditions of approval, meet the applicable standards in the Development Code, the development standards, and the design guidelines in the Terra Vista Community Plan; and d. The development of the project will not have a significant impact to the environment; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 DR 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY March 22, 1995 Page 2 e. The development of the project will strengthen the commercial base for the City and provide a diversity of commercial centers for the residents. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting, 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 Terra Vista Community Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan; and d. 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. The Planning Commission issued a Negative Declaration for the Master Plan (Conditional Use Permit 93-49) on July 27, 1994, and the proposed development is in substantial conformance with the design of the Master Plan. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below. Planning Division 1) All Pertinent conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 93-49, contained in Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 94-69 and 94-69A, including the standard conditions, shall apply. 2) Building 7: a) Add half-circled sconce light fixtures to the building entry at the south elevation and add rectangular sconce light fixtures along the columns of the colonnade at the west and south elevations. b) Add a planter with seat wall to the most eastern portion where the building joins with Pet Metro and add pre-cast concrete trim to the lower portion of the metal grill work where the planter and seat wall is located. c) Add plaster molding around the recessed plaster square with the metal grill work at the north elevation. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 DR 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY March 22, 1995 Page 3 d) The lower portion of the tower at the north end of the west elevation shall be accessible by pedestrians. The final design of the tower shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the submittal of plan check. 3) Hardscape and Landscape for Building 7: a) Add two pedestrian-scale trees to the eastern portion of the building. b) Add a pedestrian-scale tree at each side of the building entry for Barnes & Noble. c) Add a pedestrian-scale tree between the two palm trees west of the building entry for Barnes & Noble. d) Add four accent concrete insets to the scored colored concrete within the colonnade at the south side of the building. e) Add an accent concrete inset (the large square) in front of the building entry for Barnes & Noble. 4) Upper and Lower Plazas Design: a) Within the upper plaza, provide canopy shade trees for shade and embellish the area around the place for the future art piece with pedestrian-scale shade trees, drinking fountains, colorful and attractive landscaping, more potted plants, and lighted decorative bollards. b) Provide zero curbing at the end of the two plazas where the main drive aisle bisects. c) Within the lower plaza, provide pedestrian-scale trees in between the row of palm trees as well as potted plants and lighted decorative bollards at the T-intersection of the main drive aisle off Foothill Boulevard. d) A detailed lighting plan (nightscaping) that shows the up-lighting and down-lighting within the two plazas shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permit. 5) Signs: a) Two wall signs for Barnes & Noble. The sign at the south elevation shall have a letter height not to exceed 32 inches for "Barnes & Noble" (the first line) and a proportionate size for "Booksellers" (the second line) and the words "Music" and "Cafe" PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 DR 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY March 22, 1995 Page 4 shall be eliminated. The sign at the west elevation shall have a letter height not to exceed 24 inches for "Barnes & Noble" (the first line) and a proportionate size for "Booksellers" (the second line) . The colors can be white with green border. The final design shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of sign permit. b) Two wall signs for Starbucks. The sign at the south elevation shall be single line and contain the word "Starbucks. " The sign at the west elevation shall be double lines and contain the words "Starbucks Coffee. " The maximum letter and/or sign height shall not exceed 18 inches. The colors can be green with white border. The final design shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of sign permit. 6) The transformer within the upper plaza, located west of the northwest tower of Building 7, shall be relocated to a suitable place, subject to City Planner review and approval. gncineering Division 1) All pertinent conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 93-49, contained in Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 94-69 and 94-69A, shall apply. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH, 1995. PLANNING CO I •• 0 E CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA / r BY: ,I / E. David Barker, Chairman ATTEST: 44 L� retary 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 22nd day of March, 1995, by the following vote-to-wit: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 DR 95-05 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY March 22, 1995 Page 5 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE