HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-87 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 98-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04,A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO
LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR
6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE
ROAD,APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE AND FOR 2%ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD,APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET
EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE,AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF .APN: 0227-091-22, 25, AND 43
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Victoria Community Plan
Amendment No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 to change the
General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for the properties 1,100 feet east of
Rochester Avenue.
3. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
4. 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on November 10, 1998, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to two parcels of land totaling approximately 6 acres and
one 2% acre parcel, all of which are basically rectilinear in configuration. The first two parcels
(6 acres) are located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the
intersection of Rochester Avenue and are presently developed with a fire station and the third
parcel (2% acres) is located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 2,000 feet east
of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and is vacant. Said properties are currently designated
as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre); and
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November 10, 1998
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b. All of the surrounding properties are within the Victoria Planned Community. For
the parcel 1,100 feet east of Rochester Avenue, the properties to the north are designated
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad
right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Utility Corridor and is developed with
electrical transmission lines and flood control channels. The property to the east is designated
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property to the south, on
the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant.
For the parcel 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue, the properties to the north are designated
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad
right-of-way. The property to the west is currently designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units per acre)and is being changed to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)with
the approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 and is vacant. The property to the
east is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)and is vacant. The property
to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial
and is vacant; and
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,
the Victoria Community Plan, and with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land
Use Element and the Victoria Community Plan; 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 properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area
by a General Plan Master Plan designation with adjacent properties; 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 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.
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November 10, 1998
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b. That,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 recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No.98-04
to change the Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) as shown on the attached Exhibit "A."
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING C' MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: /
P' L- ry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST: ∎VIII L� g_f_
Bras Bar 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 November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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