HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-69 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00390, A
REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN ZONING
DESIGNATION FOR 10.94 ACRES OF LAND FROM MEDIUM (M)
RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL (VC) RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 100,135
SQUARE FOOT 9-BUILDING MULTI-TENANT RETAIL CENTER AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND BASE LINE
ROAD. THE AMENDMENT ALSO INCLUDES CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FOR 4 CONTIGUOUS ACRES OF LAND FROM MEDIUM
(M) RESIDENTIAL(8-14 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE)TO LOW MEDIUM
(LM) RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND A TEXT
AMENDMENT CLARIFYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN'S: 1089-031-15, 16, 35 AND A
PORTION OF 1089-031-14.
A. Recitals.
1. Lewis Retail Centers filed an application for the approval of Victoria Community Plan
Amendment DRC2015-00390 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 10th day of November 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a 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 November 10, 2015, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property located at the northwest corner of Day Creek
Boulevard and Base Line Road in the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan;
and
b. To the north is RCFPD Station 173 within the Community Facilities (CF) Zoning
District and vacant land within the Medium (M)Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan;to the
south is vacant land within the Regionally Related Office/Commercial (RBOC)Zoning District of the
Victoria Community Plan; to the east are single-family residences within the Low Medium (LM)
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Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan; and, to the west is a San Bernardino County Flood
Control Maintenance Yard within the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan;
and
C. The General Plan Land Use designation of the project site is Low Medium (LM)
Residential. The project site is within the Victoria Community Plan area with a zoning designation of
Medium (M) Residential. The applicant has submitted a General Plan Amendment to change the
General Plan land use designation for the 10.94 acre project site to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
and a Victoria Community Plan Amendment to change the Victoria Community Plan Zoning
Designation for the 10.94 acre project site to Village Commercial (VC) and to change the zoning
designation for 4 acres north of the project site to Low Medium (LM) Residential; and
d. The Victoria Community Plan Amendment also includes a text amendment stating
that "building setbacks to be determined through the development approval process;" and
e. The application includes the subdivision of 14.08 acres of vacant land into 6
parcels including 10.08 acres of land for the purposes of developing a 100,135 square foot multi-
tenant retail center and a 4 acre remainder parcel for the future development of a multi-family senior
housing project.
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 Victoria Community Plan Amendment does not conflict with the Land
Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for the development, within the district, in a
manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development. The project includes a
request to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from Low Medium (LM) Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The proposed Victoria Community Plan Amendmentwill bring the
Zoning Designation of the project site into conformance with the proposed General Plan Land Use
Designation. General Plan Policy LU-1.3 encourages the development of commercial centers that
serve a broad range of retail and service needs of the community. The proposed commercial
development is consistent with the intent of the proposed General Plan and Victoria Community
Plan Amendments.
b. The proposed Victoria Community Plan Amendment does promote the goals and
objectives of the Victoria Community Plan which in turn are consistent with and implement the goals
and objectives of the General Plan. These goals include promoting the economical and efficient use
of land, promoting design and construction techniques that are responsive to the environment, and
promoting development compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed text and
zoning amendment will result in a commercial development that is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Victoria Community Plan and will be indistinguishable in overall quality and design
from existing development in the surrounding area.
c. The proposed Victoria Community Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed Victoria Community Plan Amendment will provide for a commercial development that
is separated from the surrounding residential land uses by two public streets which will mitigate any
negative impacts created by the commercial center. The amendment will not increase traffic in a
manner that is beyond that which the roads were designed to accommodate or overwhelm the
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existing public facilities; and
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The General
Plan states that the intent of the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Land Use District is for small-scale
shopping centers (5 to 15 acres in size) located near or within residential neighborhoods.The 10.94
acre project site is located at the corner of two major streets and is easily accessible from the
surrounding residences; and
e. In conjunction with the approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00388, the
proposed Victoria Community Plan Amendment will be consistent with the objectives of the Victoria
Community Plan. The 10.94 acre project site is located at the intersection of two major streets, Day
Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road, and is well suited for the proposed commercial development.
The project site is separated from surrounding residential land uses by public streets, limiting any
potential noise and glares issues. The project will become an integral part of the surrounding area.
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 that the City Council adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQK)and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that,with the
imposition of mitigation measures, 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.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record
before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;
and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the
Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends
that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to approving the requested
General Plan Amendment.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance
with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore
recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's
recommendation is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,California 91730,telephone
(909) 477-2750.
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the Victoria Community Plan
Amendment application as shown in Attachments "A & B" subject to each and every condition set
forth below.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2015-00390
to change the Victoria Community Plan zoning designation for the
10.94 acre project site from Medium (M) Residential to Village
Commercial (VC) and Low Medium (LM) Residential for4 acres of land
north of the project site for a project site located at the northwest corner
of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road -APN'S: 1089-031-15,
16, 35 and a portion of 1089-031-14.
2) Approval also includes a Victoria Community Plan Text Amendment
adding language to the commercial development standards of the
Victoria Community Plan stating that setbacks for commercial centers
will be determined through the development approval process as
shown in the text change on Exhibit K of the staff report.
3) Approval is contingent upon City Council approval and enactment of
General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00388.
4) Approval is contingent upon City Council adoption of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for the project and the
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all mitigations contained therein.
5) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
6) 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 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.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-69
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BY: (.
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
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Candyc urnett, ecretary
I, Candyce Burnett, 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 2015, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
General provisions for land uses designated as Regional Center, Regional-related Commercial and
Village Commercial.
Site Development Standards:
(1) Building site coverage: No maximum subject to Development Approval Process
(2) Building setbacks: To be determined through the Development Approval Process.
(3) Building site width: 150-foot minimum
(4) Building height: 65 feet typical maximum; buildings over 65 feet subject to a Conditional Use
Permit
Uses not permitted within the Planned Community:
• Massage Parlors, except as conditionally permitted within the Victoria Arbors Master Plan.
• "Adult' Entertainment Establishments
Shopping Centers. To ensure that the goals and policies of the General Plan and Community Plan are
implemented, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for shopping centers. In such a review, the
following criteria shall be considered:
(1) The transition from more sensitive land uses and buffering methods to mitigate commercial
activities such as loading, lighting, and trash collection;
(2) The Center has been planned as a group of organized uses and structures,
(3) The Center is designed with one theme,with buildings and landscaping consistent in design
(similar architectural style, similar exterior building materials,and a coordinated landscaping
theme),
(4) The Center makes provisions for consistent maintenance, reciprocal access, and reciprocal
parking:
(5) Vehicle and pedestrian access is coordinated and logically linked to provide a
comprehensive circulation system; and
(6) The development or approval of any portion of a center shall require the development of a
conceptual development plan, which shall consider such things as, but not limited to,
circulation, uniform architectural design, drainage/grading, buffers, phased improvements,
and landscaping.
Regional Center
a. The following general categories of uses shall be permitted:
(1) Retail businesses, including, but not limited to:
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• Department stores
• Drug stores
Attachment B