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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-41 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2014-00250, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A 6-BUILDING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX TOTALING 171,941 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA ON 13.23 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND 7TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0209-211-24. A. Recitals. 1. Scheu Management Corporation filed an application for the approval of Development Review DRC2014-00250, 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 24th day of September 2014,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 meeting on September 24, 2014, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a 13.23-acre vacant undeveloped parcel located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and 7th Street; and b. The abutting properties to the north and east of the subject site contain industrial buildings and are located within the General Industrial (GI) District; the properties to the south, across from 7th Street, consists of multi-tenant industrial and office buildings that are located within the General Industrial (GI) District; and the properties to the west, across Archibald Avenue, contain multi-tenant industrial and office buildings and are located within the General Industrial (GI) District; and C. The applicant proposes to establish a Uniform Sign Program (USP) for a proposed development of a 6-building industrial complex totaling 171,941 square feet of building area. This project is being requested in conjunction with an application to subdivide the subject parcel into 3 separate parcels; and d. The Development Code, Section 17.74, requires that a Uniform Sign Program be established for all new multi-tenant shopping centers, office parks, and other multi-tenant, mixed-use, or otherwise integrated developments of three (3) or more separate tenants/uses that share buildings, public spaces, landscape, and/or parking facilities. The proposed USP contains provisions that regulate permanent building signage for each individual tenant as well as permanent monument signage for property identification. The USP allows for a maximum of one non-illuminated sign for each tenant occupying Buildings 1 through 5, with the exception of the tenant occupying the space closest to Archibald Avenue in Building 1 that will be allowed to have a total of two buildings signs. Building 6, which is intended to occupy a single large tenant, will be permitted to have a total of two non-illuminated building signs. The USP PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-41 UNIFORM SIGN PRORAM DRC2014-00250 — SCHEU MANAGEMENT CORPORATION September 24, 2014 Page 2 indicates that there will be a total of two property identification (monument) signs, one sign to be located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and 7th Street and the other sign to be located at the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to the end of 7th Street; and e. These signs are typical for industrial warehouse buildings; and f. The potential size, location, and placement of the signs will be integrated and compatible with the architecture of the buildings and the site. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced 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 Uniform Sign Program is consistent with the development standards for signs as provided in Chapter 17.74 (Sign Regulations for Private Property); and b. The design, location, and scale of proposed signs for the integrated development are in keeping with the architectural character of the development. 4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19450 and Development Review DRC2013-00565 — the primary development projects with. which this Uniform Sign Program is associated. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to air quality/greenhouse gases, cultural resources, geology/soils, hydrology/water quality, and noise there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. 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 Department 1) Approval is for the establishment of a Uniform Sign Program in conjunction with the development of a 6-building industrial complex totaling 171,941 square feet of building area -APN: 0209-211-24. 2) The applicant shall submit a final draft of the Uniform Sign Program for the City's records prior to issuance of Building Permits. The final draft shall include all applicable technical corrections/revisions as described in the Design Review Committee's action/comments report for the Design Review Committee meeting held on September 17, 2013. All signs shall require review and approval of a separate Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to installation. 3) All Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19450 and Development Review DRC2013-00565 shall apply. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-41 UNIFORM SIGN PRORAM DRC2014-00250 — SCHEU MANAGEMENT CORPORATION September 24, 2014 Page 3 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2014. .PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman ATTEST: eff loom, DCM I, Jeffrey A. Bloom, Deputy City Manager Economic & Community Development for 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 24th day of September 2014, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2014-00250 SUBJECT: UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM APPLICANT: SCHEU MANAGEMENT CORPORATION LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND 7TH STREET-APN: 0209-211-24. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Approval of Uniform Sign Program DRC2014-00250 is granted subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. 3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 14-41, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 4. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Manager hearing. a) Notice of Exemption -$50 1 Project No. DRC2014-00250 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. C. 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 Department and the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations. 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 Planning Director. 3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. 2