HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-53 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT 99-02, A PROPOSAL TO
CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM LOW
RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW-MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), FOR
APPROXIMATELY 5.1 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND 19TH STREET,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1076-111-09
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant Curry Brandaw Architects has filed an application for Development
District Amendment 99-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development District Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On May 12, 1999, and June 9, 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No.
99-02 to change the Land Use Map from Low Residential(2-4 dwelling units per Acre)to Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for the property located at the southeast
corner of Hermosa Avenue and 19th Street.
3. On May 12, 1999, and June 9, 1999, 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 May 12, 1999, and June 9, 1999, including written and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The application applies to a single parcel of land totaling approximately
5.1 acres, with a rectangular shape, located on the southeast corner of Hermosa Avenue and
19th Street and is presently improved with a single family house and citrus groves. Said
property is currently designated as Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre); and
b. The properties to the north of the subject site are designated Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are improved with a single family residential
project. The property to the west is designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
and is developed with a single family residential project. The property to the east is designated
Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and is improved with a single family home. The
property to the south is designated as Open Space and is developed with a park and school;
and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-53
DDA 99-02 - CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS
June 9, 1999
Page 2
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 upon the approval of General Plan Amendment; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Development Code;
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. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district
in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area; and
b. The proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties; and
c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by the
adoption of General Plan Amendment 99-02.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated 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
the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated 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 Mitigated 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 Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are
listed below as conditions of approval.
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 Mitigated 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 the substantial evidence
contained in the Mitigated 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-53
DDA 99-02 - CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS
June 9, 1999
Page 2
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 upon the approval of General Plan Amendment; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Development Code;
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. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district
in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area; and
b. The proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties; and
c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan by the
- adoption of General Plan Amendment 99-02.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated 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
the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated 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 Mitigated 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 Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are
listed below as conditions of approval.
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 Mitigated 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 the substantial evidence
contained in the Mitigated 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-53
DDA 99-02 - CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS
June 9, 1999
Page 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 District Amendment No.
99-02 to change the zoning designation for the subject property 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 9TH DAY OF JUNE 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
r
BY: rat .... d
La '. cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST /%
.:"!TW Iler, -ry
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 9th day of June 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
MI m 7 '
=r4 .":11.10, NC
n..�� r.
1 1
iirrigilibrAg 1 i gm •
N.
rip F._G; 1 = ii a:a L va_w �,.,7 SUBJECT SITE
LM E ! ig�'E �- Irk?�11 y y FROM LOW RESIDENTIAL
tJfn�� - 1 TO LOW-MED I ; in IUM RESIDENTErInc �1
• iv rp A. tei 11�4 •
® lummuommoi\
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAP
RESIDENTIAL
N'» VERY LOWz2 Du/AC
-e LOW 2-4 DU/AC
W I'S LOW-MEDIUM 4-8 DU/AC
III'MI . MEDIUM 8-14 DU/AC
f MEDIUM-HIGH 14-24 DU/AC
® HIGH 24-30 DU/AC
11 t h Ex4'ii