HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-31 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 99-01,A REQUEST TO AMEND
CHAPTER 17.26 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Development Code
Amendment No. 99-01, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of April 1999, 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on April 14, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on 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. 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. The amendment will offer greater siting opportunities for wireless
communication facilities by allowing locations on utility towers, light poles, and additional stealth
facilities to minimize skyline clutter; and
b. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Development Code;
and
c. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The amendment allows
for improved service coverage within the City in a manner which is less obtrusive and visually
obstructive to the community; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-31
DCA 99-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
April 14, 1999
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d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives of the Development
Code; and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the
Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial
evidence, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment
will have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is
exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment No. 99-01 as
shown in Exhibit "C" of the staff report.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 1999.
PLANNING CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Ara m Gj' /° v/"
any '. cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST: .O�i?
Brad ':R'r Secre ETr
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 14th day of April 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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