HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-44 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.97-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 93-13 (MODIFICATION) FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING STORAGE FACILITY BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL 46,683
SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON 1.78 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE, SOUTH OF 8TH STREET IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 5) OF THE INDUSTRIAL
AREA SPECIFIC PLAN,AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
-APN: 209-211-10.
A. Recitals.
1. E&R Rancho Pacific, Inc. has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use
Permit No. 93-13 (Modification), as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of August 1997, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
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 public hearing on August 13, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located, south of and immediately adjacent to
8949 Hermosa Avenue with a lot width of 274 feet and lot depth of 376 feet and is presently vacant;
and
b. The property to the north of the subject site contains the existing storage facility,
the property to the south is vacant, to the east is the Deer Creek Flood Control Channel, and the
property to the west contains existing single family residences; and
c. The application contemplates development of a mini-storage facility as an
expansion to an existing mini-storage facility on the property to the north; and
d. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial Area
Specific Plan; and
e. The design of the proposed project, together with the conditions of approval, meet
all applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and
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f. The development of the proposed project would not have a significant impact to
the environment.
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. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located.
b. 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.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific 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 adopts 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. Based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the
proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
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 approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) This approval is for the expansion of an existing storage facility by
adding 46,683 square feet of building on 1.78 acres of land.
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2) The project shall be designed for architectural consistency with the
existing project including: stucco finish and color, cornice detailing,
door color, etc.
3) In addition to the proposed tree plantings, irrigated vine pockets shall
be provided along the west, south, and east elevations at a spacing of
8 feet on center.
4) Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
Engineering Division
1) The project is located adjacent to and includes landscaping a portion
of a Metropolitan Water District easement and the developer has
received written comments form Metropolitan Water District (copy on
file in the City Engineer's office: Metropolitan Water District to Mr.
Angel, letter dated June 5, 1997). The developer shall obtain written
approval from MWD for the Landscape and Grading Plans and
required easements prior to the issuance of any building permits.
2) The developer shall process a lot line adjustment to incorporate
a portion of the Cucamonga County Water District parcel
(APN: 209-231-10) with the existing adjacent project parcel
(APN: 209-221-19). The lot line adjustment Certificate of Compliance
shall be recorded with the County Recorder prior to the issuance of
building permits for this expansion project.
3) A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate
Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer
prior to issuance of building permits. Formation costs shall be borne
by the developer.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997.
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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 13th day of August 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL
it COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
sep DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Conditional Use Permit 93-13 (Modification)
SUBJECT: Public Storage Facility Expansions
APPLICANT: E&R Rancho Pacific, Inc.
LOCATION: East side of Hermosa Avenue, south of 8th Street
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
A. Time Limits Completion Date
1. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are not / /_
issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
B. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions _/_/_
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and / /_
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be / /_
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for _/ /_
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, /_/_
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
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7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved _/_/_
by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be _/_/_
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
C. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping _/_/_
in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one _/_/_
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
3. All private slopes of 5 feet or less in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 _/_/_
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater _/_/_
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq.ft.of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered
clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a
permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. For non-residential development, property owners are responsible for the continual maintenance _/_/_
of all landscaped areas on-site,as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way.
All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and
thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any
damaged,dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the
date of damage.
6. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the _/_/_
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of _/_/_
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. Site Development
1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical / /_
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact
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the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition _/_/_
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
E. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering _/_/_
use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
F. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City _/_/_
Grading Standards,and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to _/_/_
perform such work.
3. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. /_/_
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. / /_
2. Fire flow requirement shall be 2,500 gallons per minute. / /_
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed _/_/_
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, / /_
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4"
and a 2-1/2"outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final _/_/_
inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. / /_
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as
woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting,flammable liquids storage, high piled
stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if sprinkler system is adequate
for proposed operations.
7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of _/_/_
sprinkler system.
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8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. / /_
X California Code Regulations Title 24. / /_
9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. / /_
10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. / /_
11. A building directory shall be required. / /_
12. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall _/_/_
be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific
details and ordering information.
13. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire _/_/_
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
14. A tenant use letter shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety / /_
Division for the proper form letter.
15. Plan check fees in the amount of$0 have been paid. An additional $645.00 shall be paid:
Prior to final plan approval. / /_
Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems, alarms,
etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans.
16. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, /_/_
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
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