HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-54 - Resolutions - Recommending Approval Of Victoria Community Plan Amendment RESOLUTION NO.17-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00452 — A
REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN ZONING
DESIGNATION FOR 28.4-ACRES OF LAND FROM REGIONALLY
RELATED OFFICE/COMMERCIAL (RROC) TO MIXED USE (MU) IN THE
VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN (VCP)RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A MIXED USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 380 RESIDENTIAL UNITS,A
71 ROOM HOTEL AND TWO RESTAURANT BUILDINGS TOTALING 12,000
SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAY
CREEK BOULEVARD AND BASE LINE ROAD;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 1090-331-05.
A. Recitals.
1. D.R. Horton filed an application for Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-
00452, 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 the 14th day of June, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and issued Resolution No 17-54
recommending to the City Council that the associated Victoria Community Plan Amendment be
approved.
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 June 14, 2017, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 28.4 acres of land, basically a rectangular
configuration, located at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard, and is
presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Regionally Related Office/Commercial;
and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Village Commercial and
is currently under construction as a neighborhood shopping center. The property to the west is
designated Open Space and contains overhead electrical transmission lines and a flood control
channel. The property to the east is designated Mixed UseNillage Commercial and Mixed Use
Single-Family, and is developed with a neighborhood shopping center and single-family dwelling
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VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00452
DR HORTON
June 14, 2017
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units. The property to the south is designated Mixed Use Single-Family and is developed with
single-family dwelling units; and
c. The amendment is consistent with the General Plan and will implement the goals of
the General Plan as this location is designated Mixed Use in the General Plan. The amendment will
change the zoning from Regionally Related Office/Commercial to Mixed Use and will bring the
zoning of the Victoria Community Plan into vertical consistency with the General Plan and will
facilitate the development of a mixed use project,thereby implementing General Plan Policy LU-2.1
which plans for vibrant, pedestrian-friendly mixed use and high density residential areas at strategic
infill locations along transit routes. Accordingly, this amendment is consistent 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; and
d. This amendment will provide for a mixed use project that has been designed with
input from the community and with a goal of protecting neighborhoods from the encroachment of
incompatible activities by including the design of a linear parking along the southern edge to function
as a buffer to the existing neighboring uses to the south, thereby implementing General Plan Land
Use Policy LU-1.1 by minimizing negative impacts on the residential living environment.
Accordingly,the amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element; and
e. The amendment will provide for a mixed use project that will have detached single-
family condos and attached single-family rowhomes in a location that is compatible with the adjacent
residential area. The mixed use project has the single-family detached condos located in the
southern area of the project, nearest the existing single-family neighborhood in order to provide a
transition of density and be of compatible scale, thereby being consistent with General Plan Land
Use Policy LU-1 which encourages small lot detached dwelling units to locate in areas where it will
be compatible with adjacent neighborhoods. Accordingly,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 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 amendment will
provide for a mixed use project that will have detached single-family condos and attached single-
family rowhomes in a location that is compatible with the adjacent residential area. The mixed use
project has the single-family detached condos located in the southern area of the project, nearest
the existing single-family neighborhood in order to provide a transition of density and be of
compatible scale, thereby being consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1.6 which
encourages small lot detached dwelling units to locate in areas where it will be compatible with
adjacent neighborhoods. Accordingly, 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; and
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
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DR HORTON
June 14, 2017
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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 amendment
will change the zoning from Regionally Related Office/Commercial to Mixed Use and will bring the
zoning of the Victoria Community Plan into vertical consistency with the General Plan and will
facilitate the development of a mixed use project,thereby implementing General Plan Policy LU-2.1
which plans for vibrant, pedestrian-friendly mixed use and high density residential areas at strategic
infill locations along transit routes; and
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.
This amendment will provide for a mixed use project that has been designed with input from the
community and with a goal of protecting neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible
activities by including the design of a linear parking along the southern edge to function as a buffer
to the existing neighboring to the south,thereby implementing General Plan Land Use Policy LU-1.1
by minimizing negative impacts on the residential living environment.
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 and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by
this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. 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
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 adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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
and 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,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
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upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the City Planner 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.
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 Victoria Community Plan
Amendment DRC2016-00452 as shown in Exhibit"A"subject to each and every condition set forth
below.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452,
to change the zoning from Regionally Related Office/Commercial to
Mixed Use for 28.4 acres of land from Regionally Related
Office/Commercial (RROC) to Mixed Use (MU) related to the
construction of a mixed use project consisting of 380 Residential Units,a
71 room hotel, and two restaurant buildings totaling 12,000 square feet,
located at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line
Road --AP N: 1090-331-05.
2) Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452 requires final
approval by the City Council.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) 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 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-54
VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00452
DR HORTON
June 14, 2017
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BY:
rancisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Cand a Burnett, Secretary
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 14th day of June 2017, 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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The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452, Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449,
Design Review DRC2016-00450, Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451 and Minor Exception
DRC2016-00508.
Public Review Period Closes: June 14, 2017
Project Name: Day Creek Square Project Applicant: DR Horton
Contact: Dan Boyd
Vice President/Entitlements
2280 Wardlow Circle, Suite 100
Corona, CA 92880
Contact: Dan Boyd, 951-739-5444
Project Location(also see attached map): The project is located at the southwest corner of Day
Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road. —APN: 1090-331-05.
Project Description: The applicant, DR Horton, proposes developing the 28.4 acre site located at
the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road with a mixed use project
consisting of 380 single-family and townhome residential units, a boutique hotel and two
restaurant buildings totaling 12,000 square feet. The overall project area is made up of 1
parcel totaling 28.4 acres of land. Of the 28.4 acres,24.9 will be allocated to the residential
portion of the site, and 3.5 acres will be allocated to the two restaurant pads and hotel site.
The project is for the site plan and architectural review of the 380 residential units (329
townhomes and 51 single-family dwelling units), two restaurant pads (two 6k restaurants),
and a 71 room hotel. The project also includes the subdivision of the 28.4 acre site into 4
parcels and a residential condominium subdivision for the 380 residential units. The project
includes a Victoria Community Plan Amendment to change the zoning from Regionally
Related Office/Commercial (RROC) to Mixed Use in order to be consistent with the Mixed
Use Land Use designation in the General Plan. A Conditional Use Permit(CUP)application
is also included for the requested bar/alcohol sales(Type 70—On Sale General Restrictive
License) at the hotel. The Assessor's Parcel Number is: 1090-331-05.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur,
and;
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not
be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial
Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax
(909)477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the
review period.
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