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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-60 - Resolutions - A Request To Allow 8 Foot Combination Retaining/Freestanding Wall RESOLUTION NO. 17-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00508, A REQUEST TO ALLOW 8 FOOT COMBINATION RETAINING/FREESTANDING WALL HEIGHTS FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT IN THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN (VCP) WITHIN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED USE PROJECT (DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00450) 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 — APN: 1090-331- 05. A. Recitals. 1. D.R. Horton filed an application for the approval of Minor Exception DRC2016- 00508, 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 14th day of June, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said meeting 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 June 14, 2017, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located at southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road with a street frontage of approximately 840 feet on Base Line Road and approximately 1500 feet on Day Creek Boulevard, with a parcel depth of approximately 1500 feet and a width of approximately 840 feet. The parcel is presently improved with curb and gutter along Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard; 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 Use/Village Commercial and Mixed Use Single-Family, and is developed with a neighborhood shopping center and single- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-60 MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00508 DR HORTON June 14, 2017 Page 2 family dwelling units. The property to the south is designated Mixed Use Single-Family and is developed with single-family dwelling units; and c. The Minor Exception is associated with an entitlement application (DRC2016- 00450) for the development of a mixed use project for the site plan and architectural review of the 380 residential units (329 townhomes and 51 single-family dwelling units), two restaurant pads (two 6,000 sf restaurants), and a three-story, 71-room boutique hotel on 28.4 acres of land; and d. The proposed project meets or exceeds all Development Code standards. As conditioned, the proposed mixed use project will meet all applicable Development Code standards. 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 Minor Exception is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code or any applicable specific plan. The proposed wall height increase is necessary due to design constraints between project site and existing adjacent property. Specifically, the increase in wall height is necessary because of a 4-5 foot upslope condition at the western property line and the design of the project to match grades along the south property line. Matching the grades along the south property line demonstrates sensitivity to the existing residences to the south, exhibiting desirable site planning; and b. The proposed development is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding land uses as the project site is within the Mixed Use District and will permit the development of single family and multi-family residential structures. The increase in wall height is necessary because of a 4- 5 foot upslope condition at the western property line and the design of the project to match grades along the south property line. Matching the grades along the south property line demonstrates sensitivity to the existing residences to the south, exhibiting desirable site planning. Additionally, combination retaining and garden wall heights over 6 feet are common where site and grading constraints justify additional wall heights; and c. The proposed exception to the specific development standard is necessary to allow creative design solutions compatible with the desires of the community and/or to accommodate unique site conditions. There is significant grade difference and slope conditions between the project site and the property to the west. The additional wall height along the west property line will allow the project to be constructed in a manner that provides for a privacy barrier on both sides of the project while concurrently accommodating the significant grade differential; and d. The granting of the Minor Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district, and will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious properties or improvements in the vicinity. There is significant grade difference and slope gradient between the project site and the property to the west. The increased wall height will not negatively impact the surrounding property owners as the wall be of decorative material and the wall will be PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-60 MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00508 DR HORTON June 14, 2017 Page 3 of similar height and materials as other walls in the area. The approval of a Minor Exception is appropriate for wall height increases when site constraints and existing grade differentials justify additional wall heights between adjacent properties. 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 adopt 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 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 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 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-60 MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00508 DR HORTON June 14, 2017 Page 4 Planning Department 1) Approval is for Minor Exception DRC2016-00508 for an increase in the calculated height of combination retaining and garden walls from 6 feet to 8 feet along the west property line related to the construction of a mixed use project consisting of 380 residential units (329 townhomes and 51 single-family dwelling units), two restaurant pads (two 6,000 sf restaurants), and a three-story, 71-room boutique hotel on 28.4 acres land for a site located at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road —APN: 1090-331-05. 2) Approval of Minor Exception DRC2016-00508 is contingent upon City Council Approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016- 00452, and Planning Commission approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032, Design Review DRC2016-00450, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449. 3) Approval of Minor Exception DRC2016-00508 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. 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 BY: Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman ATTEST: AAY4 '*(- Candy 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: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-60 MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00508 DR HORTON June 14, 2017 Page 5 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE Conditions of Approval s: vsj RnrvcHo N Community Development Department CLiCAMONC>A Project#: DRC2016-00508 Project Name: Day Creek Villages Location: 12215 BASE LINE RD - 109033105-0000 Project Type: Minor Exception ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 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. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:5/30/2017