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AUGUST 10, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
11 I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman Oaxaca Vice Chairman Macias
Munoz _ Wimberly _ Fletcher
11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the
Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic
Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on
the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and
set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair,
depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed
directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain
from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which
might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
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III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Consideration of regular meeting minutes dated July 13, 2016.
B. Consideration of adjourned meeting/workshop minutes dated July 13, 2016.
11 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Items have been advertised and/orposted as public hearings as required bylaw. The
Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5
minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-01190 — FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS FUEL
CENTER - A proposal to modify previously approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-
00348 to allow the construction of an extension of 1,200 square feet to the existing
overhead canopy, and installation of two (2) new fuel dispensers, at a gas station within an
existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line
Road; APN:1076-481-25. Related files: Minor Design Review DRC2015-01191, Conditional
Use Permit DRC2010-00348, and Development Review DRC2010-00348D. On March 9,
2011 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for
Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348. California Environmental Quality Act Section
15162 (a) provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required
for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous
Negative Declaration.
D. MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-01191 — FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS FUEL
CENTER - A proposal to construct an extension of 1,200 square feet to an existing
overhead canopy, and install two (2) new fuel dispensers, to a gas station within an existing
shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan
(TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road; APN: 1076-
481-25. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190, Conditional Use Permit
DRC2010-00348, and Development Review DRC2010-00348D. On March 9, 2011 a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Development
Review DRC2010-00348D. California Environmental Quality Act Section 15162 (a) provides
that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent
projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration.
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E. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00616 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -
A request to amend Titles 5, 9 and 17 of the Municipal Code to amend regulations regarding
new and existing massage establishments. This item is exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under
CEQA section 15601.b.3. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
F. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00563 - CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA - A supplement to Development Code Update DRC2010-00571 amending
Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to revise
development standards for the Mixed Use (MU) District by removing maximum Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) requirements. The City Council adopted a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for this project on October 21, 2015. The California Environmental
Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required
for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous
Negative Declaration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
G. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES
H. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
11 VI. ADJOURNMENT
1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby
certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 4, 2016, at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
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INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given
the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you
may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the
views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain
from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission,
please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and
speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium.
It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are
generally limited to 5 minutes per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for
distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be
used for the official public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for
scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These
documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested parry who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's
decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office
and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,597 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and
governed by the City Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at
www.CitvofRC.us.
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THE MINUTES OF
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Pledge of Allegiance 7 p.m
Roll Call
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THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 13, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wimberly _X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X
Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X
Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City
Attorney. Brian Sandona Associate Engineer: and Rebecca Fuller. Administrative Secretary.
11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the
Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic
Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included
on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive
testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair,
depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed
directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please
refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity
which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
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III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 22, 2013
B. Consideration of Adjourned Meeting/Workshop Minutes dated June 22, 2013
The Consent Calendar was adopted. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Munoz, carried
5-0.
IV. SCHEDULED MATTERS/PLANNING COMMISSION
C. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS
Vice Chairman Oaxaca will serve as Chairman and Commissioner Macias will serve as
Vice Chairman for Planning Commission. Moved by Wimberly. seconded by Munoz.
carried 5-0.
D. SELECTION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman Wimberly and Commissioner Macias will serve on Design Review Committee
Moved by Chairman Wimberly. seconded by Commissioner Munoz. carried 5-0.
Commissioner Munoz will serve as First Alternate on the Design Review Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Vice Chairman Oaxaca carried 5-0
E. SELECTION OF TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVES)
Vice Chairman Oaxaca and Commissioner Fletcher will serve on the Trails Advisory
Committee. Moved by Chairman Wimberly, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, carried
5-0,
Chairman Wimberly will serve as First Alternate on the Trails Advisory Committee. Moved
by Chairman Wimberly, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, carried 5-0.
V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
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INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None
G. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None
11 VI. ADJOURNMENT
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL IMMEDIATELY ADJOURN TO THE RAINS ROOM TO
DISCUSS PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2016-00428 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES.
1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby
certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 7, 2016, at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements
to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,
given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,
you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present
the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should
refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission,
please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and
speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's
podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to.
Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual.
if you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There
is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for
distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to
be used for the official public record.
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All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for
scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These
documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's
decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's
Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,597 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established
and governed by the City Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at
www.CityofRC.us.
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMMONGA
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7:14 p.m.
Roll Call
JULY 13, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
***RAINS ROOM***
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X
Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X
Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director, Mike Smith, Senior Planner;
Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer; and Rebecca Fuller,
Administrative Secretary.
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or
the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the
Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not
previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning
Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to rive minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair,
depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed
directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please
refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any
activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
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11 III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2016-00428 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATE —
A request for a Planning Commission Workshop to review a proposed mixed use
development of 207 residential units, including 18 live/work units, 17,800 square feet
of commercial space (5,300 retail and 12,500 live/work), and 11,800 square feet of
office space, on 5.7 acres of land in the Industrial Park (IP) District and Haven Avenue
Overlay District (HAOD), located at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue 26th
Street — APN: 0209-131-01.
Dominick Perez, Associate Planner, briefly outlined the purpose of the workshop and
gave a brief PowerPoint presentation and staff report (copy on file). He introduced the
applicant's team.
The Applicants representing the project were Chuck and Suzanne Buquet with Charles
Joseph Associates; Serafin Maranan, Jennifer Easton, Paul Hofer with Architects
Orange; and Joe Lutz and Dean Nucich with Urban Offerings.
Chuck Buquet said the project is innovative, unique and will bring a blend of uses for
residents; a work place and a place to live in a centralized area for Haven Avenue and
will create new opportunities.
Serafin Maranan gave a brief presentation.
Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification on the layers of the work/live area and
the businesses.
Mr. Maranan explained the project is a 5-story building that contains 207 residential
units (consisting of 18 one -bedroom live/work units, 107 one -bedroom, units, and 82
two -bedroom units) that occupy portions of the first, second and third floors and the
entire fourth and fifth floors. The commercial (5,300 square feet) and live/work (12,500
square feet) components are located on the ground floor, within the eastern half of the
site, and generally along Haven Avenue and 26th Street. A portion of the third floor
adjacent to Haven Avenue and 26th Street contains 11,800 square feet of office. 2,800
square feet of this office area is dedicated to a co -working office area for on -site
residents. Parking will be located at ground level below the residential units -a majority
of the parking will be located in the western quarter of the property.
Mr. Buquet commented that this layout and design is for all types of generations and
life styles.
Dean Nucich commented they were excited to be part of this mixed use project in the
City, and loves seeing activity in spaces which will be utilized the entire time and not
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just the typical 9 to 5. This area will be a central meeting place for the community.
Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification for the live/work units. Will there be one
tenant for both office space and living space or will it be single tenants for each unit.
Mr. Buquet explained that there will be many different combinations of live/work
spaces. There will be separate tenants that may have an adjoining door to their
business; and residents may have an office space to be able to use; the leases will be
flexible on the tenants needs.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if there was going to be designated office suites for
tenants.
Mr. Buquet commented that there was going to be a designated office use, strictly to
be used by the residents living in the facility. If they are working out of their homes this
will give them an area to utilize for their businesses rather than their homes.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if this is an open area and or a suite.
Mr. Buquet explained there will be an open area on the 3rd floor for this use; a shared
tenant office usage.
Dean Nucich explained that the shared office area for tenants will have shared printers,
shared cafe and tables to encourage co -working. A lot of research in what amenities
tenants want and the age ranges for this research is from 25 to 40 who are
entrepreneurs that do not want to sit in their houses or apartments and would like to
be around others and possibly share ideas. This area will have polished concrete
floors which would be more of a loft /coffee environment.
Chairman Wimberly commented that the location will be a hot spot location for
someone that doesn't want to be connected to their house, not be bored, and to have
interaction with others.
Mr. Nucich explained that the trend for these tenants/residents is they want to be a part
of a community and have a sense of place to be able to interact and talk with others.
Chairman Wimberly asked if the residents can set up a meeting in this area without
having to rent out the space, what the process would be for this type of location, and if
they would have a time frame at which they can use this office area.
Mr. Nucich explained that it will depend on the uses and various models, where it is
located. If the location becomes too popular, then a signup time sheet may be used.
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Commissioner Fletcher asked what the average square footage is for the work areas.
Mr. Maranan replied 700 - 750 square feet for an office and bedroom.
Candyce Burnett, Planning Director asked Mr. Maranan to expand on the design,
layout and plotting of the buildings and the uses. Example; a 2-story live/work unit,
single unit, unit types.
Mr. Maranan comprehensively described the different units/layers horizontally then
vertically.
Commissioner Munoz asked for more clarification of the office spaces along Haven
Avenue, if it was traditional office space or an open work area.
Mr. Buquet explained that this was not going to be the traditional type of work space -
that this was a unique working area.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if this was going to have a store front appearance.
Mr. Buquet explained that it will be a store front area which but they will not be providing
a class A or class B office building -this is a unique hybrid mix live/work, co -work, and
retail.
Commissioner Munoz asked if they are setting an area for the traditional office space
around the Haven corridor or if that option will be eliminated altogether.
Mr. Buquet explained that it would be dependent on the models that the Commission
approves which would create the energy and the different atmosphere. He doesn't
want to have vacant spots that are empty but an atmosphere of activity.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if someone has a store front office/account/attorney
which have many customers, what sound proofing measures are being considered.
There can be noisy children which the tenants below/above may be trying to work. He
also asked if a tenant from the first floor could have access to the second floor, what
access would one have and need. He asked if there were garbage chutes or if one has
to take their garage up and down the stairs.
Mr. Maranan said they are designing for separate occupants from noisy to quiet sound
conditions. He also stated that there are stairs for each unit and if there are different
tenants for the levels then there would be a lockout for that area. There are stairs and
elevators depending the area. He commented that there will be trash chutes and
recycling chutes.
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Commissioner Macias stated that the project was clever and agreed with the applicant
that this is a unique project and he said he likes it. He said he is not concerned about
the parking but would like to stress that anything that fronts Haven Avenue needs to
be really an aesthetic brand of the concept.
Vice Chairman Oaxaca said he is not concerned with the parking issue; sometimes it
is an issue but at this time his concern is decision making for the significant changes
in the specific plan and zoning. He said he needs to understand the larger context and
would like to gain more information and look at the long term. He indicated that more
effort is needed to be made to better understand, and explain, the potential parking
issues associated with mixed use projects.
Ms. Burnett, asked the Commission for discussion and feedback regarding Haven
Avenue to start the ground work for setting the Development Code changes, overlay
changes, and the changes in terms of vision of Haven Avenue; amending the land use
on Haven, and envision how that looks, where it belongs, and if we use separations of
existing buildings around existing transit and/or areas categorized for transit. She said
an example to look at is the BRT and start thinking about the possibilities. Where we
set the Code potentially activates where people and businesses belong. During the
process for a later date will be discussing the Code changes/the general changes.
Mr. Buquet said the residential use is an eye popping area that will change the view/ it
is the right type of mixed use to establish the bar.
Vice Chairman Oaxaca commented that they want to look at mixed use in the project
and understand and look at other locations. He said he wants to become familiar with
the short side and long side of development along Haven Avenue.
Commissioner Munoz said the architectural plans and amenities are looking good, the
only concern is the change in the Development Code and the parking changes.
Commissioner Munoz expressed concern regarding the parking because they had
received feedback from the City Council about their approval of the mixed use project
at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and East Avenue.
Mr. Buquet said he understands the Planning Commissioners concerns. He believes
the current parking concerns will not be the same for this location and they will be
getting their direction from staff and will be adhering to all comments and new
regulations. He also stated that the parking will be assigned parking for the residents
that will be located there.
Ms. Burnett indicated staff will begin researching and developing parking requirements
for mixed use projects and include the Planning Commission and City Council in
evaluating the requirements in joint workshops so that everyone is clear on the
technical issues. Staff has already started the changes for the Development Code
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standards so the changes are implemented before the project comes back to the
Commission. She said Staff has internally started working with consultants to have
the current and new standards in place.
Commissioner Fletcher expressed that he was glad to hear that there will be more
workshops on the changes would appreciate joint workshops with the Council for vision
changes and Development Code changes so that the Commissioners and City Council
share ideas and so they can hear each other's comments. He commented this area
was designed to attract major companies and the vision is good for the residents. He
said he likes the project and believes that this location is a true mixed use facility and
offers a lot of amenities which younger workers will appreciate, work in and live close
by. This will attract the major companies, will bring in more revenue and more jobs.
He said he likes the design/upscale 5-story building on Haven Avenue. While
recognizing the intent and nature of the project, he wants Staff to work towards
ensuring that the parking issues are resolved and any conflicts on neighboring
properties minimized.
Ms. Burnett stated that the .City Engineer is working with staff from the comments of
the Mixed Use Training Workshop held in June. The City Engineer will look at the no
change zones and would be involved in the implementation of strategy for the adjacent
residents, create parking districts, permit parking districts, and have parking permits.
Chairman Wimberly commented that this project is out of the box, likes the project, and
liked the presentation. He concurred with fellow Commissioners the need to know the
standards and the Development Code updates so they know what to approve.
Commissioner Fletcher asked with respect to parking if the developer's operators have
experience with and what level and what density, economics and experience do they
need to consider building underground parking and parking garages. He said he needs
to know what the vision of the City is so the Commission can make the proper
decisions.
Chuck Buquet suggested we talk to Jeff Tumlin, one of the presenters that was at the
previous workshop as he is extremely knowledgeable.
Ms. Burnett said staff is researching these issues and thresholds.
Mike Smith, Senior Planner stated that many developments that are now mixed use
have a parking issue. He suggested attending other mixed use workshops so they
understand what the commission wants and the standards. He said we will pay
attention to how other projects are going so everyone understands for the future. Staff
is aware of the concerns.
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Next Step(s): Initial submittal of applications for General Plan Amendment, Zoning
Map Amendment, and Development Review. Final review and action will be by the
City Council (due to the General Plan and Zoning Map amendments). Staff will begin
researching and developing parking requirements for mixed use projects and include
the Planning Commission and City Council in evaluating those requirements in joint
workshops.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby
certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 7, 2016, at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements
to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,
given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,
you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present
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Item B8
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING DEP.�RT\IENT
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
DATE: August 10, 2016
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director
BY: Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-01190 — FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS
FUEL CENTER: A proposal to modify previously approved Conditional Use Permit
DRC2010-00348 to allow the construction of an extension of 1,200 square feet to the
existing overhead canopy, and installation of two (2) new fuel dispensers, at a gas
station within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven
Avenue and Base Line Road; APN: 1076-481-25. Related files: Minor Design Review
DRC2015-01191, Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348, and Development Review
DRC2010-00348D. On March 9, 2011 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted
by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348. California
Environmental Quality Act Section 15162 (a) provides that no further environmental
review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions
to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration.
MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-01191 — FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS FUEL
CENTER: A proposal to construct an extension of 1,200 square feet to an existing
overhead canopy, and install two (2) new fuel dispensers, to a gas station within an
existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base
Line Road; APN: 1076-481-25. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-
01190, Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348, and Development Review DRC2010-
00348D. On March 9, 2011 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the
Planning Commission for Development Review DRC2010-00348D. California
Environmental Quality Act Section 15162 (a) provides that no further environmental
review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions
to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:
Adopt the Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190
Adopt the Resolution approving Minor Design Review DRC2015-01191
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PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Site - Shopping Center — Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community
Plan
North - Single -Family Residences and Day Care Facility — Low Medium (LM) Residential
District, Terra Vista Community Plan
South - Single -Family Residences — Medium (M) Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts,
Terra Vista Community Plan
East - Single -Family Residences — Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista
Community Plan
West - Single -Family Residences — Low (L) Residential District
B. General Plan Designations:
Site -
Neighborhood Commercial
North -
Low Medium Residential
South -
Medium and Low Medium Residential
East -
Low Medium Residential
West -
Low Residential
A. Site Characteristics: The project site is located within a shopping center of approximately
556,000 square feet (12.8 acres) that is approximately 840 feet (east to west) by approximately
850 feet (north to south). The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a
combined floor area of approximately 130,000 square feet. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are
contiguous to each other and form a single, crescent -shaped strip that is generally located at the
northeast corner of the site. The other five (5) buildings are single -tenant pad buildings or multi -
tenant buildings that are located along the street frontage along the south and west sides of the
site. The specific location of the project site is at the northwest corner of the shopping center
near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue (Exhibit B). The area of work is
presently developed with a service station canopy of 3,684 square feet, a kiosk of 179 square
feet, and associated fuel dispensers. With the exception of the Montessori Academy
daycare/private school facility (related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00789) at the
northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all
sides by residential development. The zoning of the center is Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -
Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to
the south is Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community
Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is Low (L) and Low Medium (LM) Residential
District.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant, on behalf of Ralphs, proposes to modify the existing service station by
extending the existing canopy and adding two (2) new multi -product fuel dispensers (Exhibit D).
The development/design and operation of the service station were approved by the Planning
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Commission on March 9, 2011 (related file: Development Review DRC2010-00348D and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348, respectively). The existing canopy has horizontal
dimensions of about 24 feet (east to west) by 145 feet (north to south) and a vertical height of
about 22 feet (24.5 feet when measured to the top of the extended parapet). The extension will
add 1,200 square feet to the canopy and increase the length of the canopy southward by 50
feet. There are five (5) multi -product dispensers and ten (10) fueling positions under the existing
canopy (Exhibit C). The new fuel dispensers will add four (4) new fueling positions.
A modification to the existing Conditional Use Permit is required as the proposal to construct an
extension to the existing overhead canopy, and install the additional fuel dispensers, is an
intensification of the service station operations.
The proposal also includes a Lot Line Adjustment (related file: Lot Line Adjustment DRC2015-
00003). The Lot Line Adjustment increases the size of the subject parcel to allow for the
extension of the fuel canopy.
The design and layout of the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the
design guidelines of the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District. The proposed canopy's
architecture, massing, and height will match that of the existing canopy.
Floor/Area Analysis: Per Chapter 2, Figure LU-2, the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in the
Neighborhood Commercial land use category is 35 percent. The net area of the project site is
approximately 36,300 square feet. Following the completion of the gas station, the building
coverage (including the canopy) will be 4,884 square feet. Therefore, the floor area ratio for this
site will be about 13.5 percent.
C. Parkin : The parking calculation for the shopping center is 4.5 parking stalls per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor area per Table 17.64050-1 of the Development Code.
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The number of parking spaces provided within the shopping center before and after the
construction of the extension of the fuel canopy exceeds the parking requirements per the
Development Code for the shopping center.
D. Design and Technical Review Committees: The design and technical details of the service
station were reviewed by the Design and Technical Review Committees on
September 14, 2010. As the proposed canopy extension will match the architecture of the
existing canopy, and no modifications in the public right-of-way are proposed nor required, Staff
concluded that a review of the proposed project by these Committees was not necessary.
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E. Neighborhood Meeting: A Neighborhood Meeting was conducted for the original project on
September 13, 2010. Numerous issues were raised by those in attendance. These issues were
addressed in the Planning Commission Staff Report on March 9, 2011 (Exhibit H). As the
proposed project does not contemplate any substantial changes to the operations of the service
station, Staff concluded that a Neighborhood Meeting was not necessary. Staff notes to the
Commission that since the service station began operating, no comments regarding it have been
received.
Land Use Compatibility: The overall operations of the intensified use are expected to continue
to be compatible with the development district of the site, the existing uses within the shopping
center, and the surrounding neighborhood. Staff does not expect increased impacts to, for
example, noise and air quality. The proposal does not include a change in the operating hours
of the service station, changes to the items available for sale in the kiosk (such as the addition of
alcohol sales), or an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly, i.e.
"throughput". The design and layout of the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
and the design guidelines of the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District. The proposed
canopy's design will be consistent with the existing canopy. Also, it will be consistent with the
character of its surrounding shopping center. It is not expected that the project will detrimentally
affect the use and operations of neighboring existing and potential uses.
At the request of the Traffic Engineering Department, the applicant submitted a traffic study,
prepared by Associated Transportation Engineers on March 11, 2016, to determine the traffic
impacts of the proposed modification/intensification of the fueling station's operations. Weekday
a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips, and daily trip generation, for the project was developed using
rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation (91h Edition) and based
on the land uses within the site. The traffic volume and the related levels of service for the
intersection of Valencia Avenue and Haven Avenue were consistent with the volumes that were
projected when the service station was evaluated and approved in 2011. However, during
discussion between the City's Traffic Engineer and the applicant early in the review of the
subject applications, the applicant was informed that the line of waiting vehicles "stacking" into
Valencia Avenue and the poor traffic circulation around the service station during peak operating
periods needed to be resolved.
To address this, included with this project is a reconfiguration of the site. The modifications
include narrowing, and providing openings in, the landscaped planter along the east side of the
service station. This will allow vehicles enter the fueling area directly, and more easily park
parallel to the pump islands. An existing landscaped planter that currently restricts movement
near the south side and southwest corner of the service station will also be modified. There also
will be a reconfiguration of the lanes and the addition of about twenty (20) new directional signs.
These changes will enhance circulation and will reduce the possibility of the vehicle queue
extending onto Valencia Avenue. Staff notes to the Commission that the addition of four new
fuel positions will reduce the queue by increasing the number of vehicles that can be fueled at
one time. The Traffic Impact Analysis was accepted by staff and no mitigation measures are
required.
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G. Environmental Assessment: 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 in connection with the City's approval of Development
Review DRC2010-00348D and Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 on March 9, 2011.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative
Declaration is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same
project. No substantial changes are proposed to the project that indicates new or more severe
impacts on the environment; no substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under
which the project was previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental
impacts; no new important information shows that the project will have new or more severe
impacts than previously considered; and no additional mitigation measures are now feasible to
reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
There have been no substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
project which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous
Negative Declaration. The proposed project will not substantially increase traffic. Also, the
proposal does not include an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly.
Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in
the previous Negative Declaration not have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and
that additional or different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the
project to a level of less -than -significant.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a
660-foot radius of the project site. No correspondence has been received in response to these
notices.
Respectfully submitted,
Candyce Burnett
Planning Director
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Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
- Location Map
- Aerial Photo
- Existing Site Plan
- Proposed Site Plan
- Building Elevations
- Lot Line Adjustment DRC2015-00003
- Applicant's Project Description
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Exhibit H - Staff Report (without Exhibits) and Resolution for Development Review
DRC2010-00348D and Resolution for Conditional Use Permit
DRC2010-00348
Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190
Draft Resolution of Approval for Minor Design Review DRC2015-01191
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Ralphs Fuel Center #717, Rancho Cucamonga May 20, 2015
Project Description
Exhibit A
This property is an existing Ralphs fuel station that is part of the larger Terra Vista
Village shopping center, which includes a Ralphs Grocery Market. A summary of
existing tenants is attached. Typical business hours in the shopping center are 6am to
10pm. The existing Ralphs Grocery Market is open 6am to lam. The existing Ralphs
fuel station is open 24 hours per day, and operates unattended between the hours of
10pm and 6am.
The proposed project includes a 1,200 sq. ft. extension/addition to the existing fuel
canopy to accommodate 2 new multi -product dispensers. Currently, the site has 6
multi -product dispensers with 10 fueling positions under the existing canopy. The
addition of 2 dispensers will provide the station with a total of 14 fueling positions. The
existing trash enclosure, 2 yard lights, and an air/water unit will be removed and
relocated. Seven (7) existing parking spaces will be removed. Additionally, the site's
stormwater drainage design, and landscape planters will be reconfigured as applicable
to incorporate the extension. Lastly, aLot tine Adjustment is necessary to allow space
on -site for the extended fuel canopy.
No changes are proposed to the site's current use — Retail Commercial: Retail Fuel
Sales (Gas/Fueling Station).
Property's existing South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Authority to
Operate Permit (N27941) is adequate for the proposed 2 new fuel dispensers — no
throughput changes or new SCAQMD permitting are required.
EXHIBIT G
.REPORT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DATE: March 9, 2011
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director
BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA.
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00348 - FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS - A
Proposal to demolish an existing building at 7201 Haven Avenue and to construct a gas
station consisting of five (5) dispensers, a kiosk, and Overhead canopy within an existing
shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan
(TVCP), located at the northeast comer of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road -
APN: 1076481-25, Related files: Development Review DRC2010-00348D, and Uniform
Sign Program #64 Amendment DRC2010-00537, and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2010-00578. Staff has prepared a .Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC201MG348D - FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS - A
proposal to demolish an existing building at 7201 Haven Avenue and to construct a gas
station consisting of five (5) dispensers, a kiosk, and overhead canopy within an existing
shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community
Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast comer of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road -
APN: 1076-481-25. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348, Uniform Sign
Program #64 Amendment ORC2010-00537, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning.
Site Shopping Center — Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan
North Single -Family Residences and Day Care Facility — Low -Medium (LM) Residential
District, Terra Vista Community Plan
South - Single -Family Residences Medium (M), Low -Medium (LM) Residential Districts,
Terra Vista Community Plan
East - Single -Family Residences — Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista
Community Plan
West - Single -Family Residences — Low (L) Residential District
B. mineral Plan Designations:
Site -
Neighborhood Commercial
North -
Low-Medium'Residential
South -
Medium and Low -Medium. Residential
East -
Low -Medium Residential
West -
Low Residential
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C. Site Characteristics: The project site is located within a shopping center of approximately
556,000 square feet (12.8 acres) that is approximately 884 feet (east to west) by
approximately 884 feet (north to south). The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13)
buildings with a combined floor area of approximately 135,000 square feet. Seven (7) of the
13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single, crescent -shaped strip that is
generally located at the northeast corner of the site. The other five (5) buildings are single -
tenant pad buildings or multi -tenant buildings that are located along the street frontage on the
south and west sides of the site (Exhibit C). The specific location of the project site is at the
northwest corner of the shopping center near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia
Avenue. The area of work is presently developed with a 7,232-square foot building that is
principally occupied by Blockbuster (Exhibit D). With the exception of the Montessori
Academy daycare/private school facility recently approved for operation (Related file:
Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00789) at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all sides by residential development. The
zoning of the center is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan.
The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District,
Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south Is Medium (M) and
Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the
properties to the west is Low (L) and tow -Medium (LM) Residential District.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant, on behalf of Ralphs, proposes to demolish the previously described
building and in its place construct a fuel station comprised of a kiosk of 179 square feet and
an overhead canopy of approximately 3,480 square feet. The horizontal dimensions of the
kiosk will be approximately 8 feet by 22 feet. The horizontal dimensions of the canopy will be
approximately 24 feet (east to west) by 145 feet (north to south). Measured from the finished
surface of the gas fueling station, the overall height of the canopy will be approximately
22 feet (24.5 feet when measured:to the top of the extended parapet). The bottom, or ceiling,
of the canopy will be approximately 16 feet above the finished surface. The overall height of
the kiosk will be approximately 13 feet. The existing vehicle access to, the site will remain
unchanged (Exhibits E and G).
B. Floor/Area Analysis: Per Chapter 2, Figure LU-2, the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in the
Neighborhood Commercial land use category is 35 percent. The net area of the project site is
approximately 36,270 square feet. Following the completion of the gas station, the building
coverage (including the canopy) will be, 3,659 square feet. Therefore, the floor area ratio for
this site will be 10 percent.
C. Land Use and Operations: The proposed fuel station, operating as Ralphs Gas, will have five
(5) fuel dispensers with one fueling position on either side of each fora total of ten (10) fueling
positions. The proposal does not include a convenience store. The kiosk will serve as a pay
point for gas purchases and minor pre -packaged' items such as cigarettes, candy, gum, etc.
The proposal includes arranging around the kiosk, self -serve merchandising units for a variety
of beverages such as water, soda, hydration drinks; snacks such as chips and peanuts, and
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automotive fluids such as oil, coolant, and window washing solvents. These units will be
mounted to the ground and locked between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Per Section
17.10.030(G)(3) of the Development Code, there are restrictions on the outdoor display of
merchandise including the maximum linear dimension and location for such displays. These
restrictions have been incorporated as conditions of approval. The floor area of the kiosk will
be only large enough to accommodate the cashier, limited storage, operations -related
equipment, and a restroom (for the employees only). Generally, there will be only one
employee on -site. However, the station will employ up to four (4) persons working in shifts of
up to eight (8) hours. Although the station will operate 24 hours a day, it will be unattended
between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 a.m. (Exhibit N). Alcohol sales are not proposed with the gas
station — alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at the existing Ralphs supermarket.
D. Parking Calculations: The parking calculation for the shopping center is 4.5 parking stalls per
Code.
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136,000
4.6/1000
608
710
Shopping Center
after construction
128,000
4.5/1000
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692'
'Note: There are 710 parking stalls within the shopping center. The proposed'. project
includes the demolition of the existing building which will reduce the overall floor area of the
shopping center. Also, eighteen (18) parking stalls will be removed which will leave 692
parking stalls remaining.
E. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee
(Munoz and Granger) on September 14, 2010 (Exhibit L). The Committee reviewed the
application and deemed it acceptable for forwarding to the Planning Commission for review
and action. The Committee concluded that the architecture of the canopy and kiosk was
consistent with the shopping center including the use of stucco finish, clay S-tile, and
decorative cornice. The mid -section of the canopy includes a curvilinear parapet that
generally matches similar parapets on the other buildings in the shopping center. The
Committee approved the design as submitted with the exception of the vapor recovery
system. The applicant was directed to use a horizontally -mounted "Healy Tank" Enhanced
Vapor Recovery System instead of a vertically -mounted Weeder Root" Enhanced Vapor
Recovery System. The Healy tank is to be screened behind a decorative block wall enclosure
and landscaping. Most of the other issues identified in the Design Review Committee
comments report were already addressed by the applicant prior to the meeting to the
satisfaction of the Committee. The applicant agreed to complete or comply with the remaining
corrections/revisions. Incorporated into the Resolution of Approval are a set of special
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conditions stating that these remaining issues shall be addressed in the plans submitted for
plan check.
F. Grading and Technical Review Committees: The project was reviewed by the Grading and
Technical Review Committees on September 14, 2010. Both Committees deemed it
acceptable for forwarding to the Planning Commission for review and action.. Staff has
included in the Resolution of Approval each Committee's standard and special conditions.
G. Neighborhood Meeting: On September 13, 2010, the applicant conducted a neighborhood
meeting at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center at Central Park at 11200 Base Line Road.
There were about twenty (20) persons in attendance (Exhibit M). Questions were addressed
by the applicant, representatives from Ralphs, and staff regarding the proposal and its
operations. Those in attendance were generally opposed to the project. Following the
meeting, Staff received additional comments via electronic, telephone, and mailed
correspondence (Exhibit N). The concerns are summarized as follows (with staffs response
in italics and the applicant response attached — Exhibit O):
1. Neighborhood compatibility including the need for a new gas station and an
oversaturation of gas stations in the area.
The Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan, consistent with the Coy's
General Plan, regulate where various uses including gas stations can be located. Both
documents identify various areas, i.e. development districts, within the City that are
suitable for commercial uses and the uses that are allowed are established based on the
uses' service to the community and the uses' suitability within the context of its location.
The gas station will serve the surrounding community and is an expected land use within
shopping centers. In regards to number or saturation of gas stations, neither document
restricts the number of gas stations in any given area or the proximity of a gas station
relative to another gas station.
2. Noise emanating from the project site caused by loud stereos, running engines, and
deliveries during late evening and early morning hours.
A gas station is not a noise Intensive land use as the only actual activity directly related
to the use is the pumping of fuel from underground storage tanks. All equipment will be
located underground or inside the kiosk. A convenience store is not proposed with the
gas station. Noise impacts generated by loud stereos or running engines are
intermittent and irregular in frequency and are not expected to be a continuous or regular
occurrence. Also, activity on the property will be heaviest during the day, therefore
evening disturbances will be minimal. Periodically, there will be fuel deliveries, the
applicant has indicated that no.deliveries will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Incorporated in the Resolution of Approval is a condition restricting fuel deliveries to the
hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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3. Glare emanating from the canopy and parking lot lighting projecting onto the neighboring
residences during late evening and early morning hours.
The applicant submitted a photometric plan prepared by LSi Industries at the request of
the Planning Department. The plan shows that the intensity of light measured in toot
candles, will be less than 1-foot-candle at the project perimeter. For reference, per the
Development Code, the maximum amount of light allowed to illuminate adjacent
properties is 5-1oot-candles. The amount of light emanating beyond the project
perimeter from beneath the canopy will be limited by the recessed design of the lamps.
The parking lot lights will have a design consistent with the lamps in the parking lot of the
shopping center. Per the Development Code, the maximum height of parking lot lighting
is 15 feet measured from the finished surface to the lamp head. The finished surface of
the site is lower than the finished surface of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue and
there is existing landscaping along both streets. Lastly, there are buildings to the east,
south, and north that will block any light that is emanating from the site onto neighboring
residential properties.
4. The impacts of a gas station operating 24 hours a day.
The gas station is proposed to operate 24 hours a day with an employee on -site
between 6.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. Staff is not aware of any negative impacts as the
result of a gas station within the City operating 24 hours a day. Noise and lighting will
have a minimal negative impact on surrounding residential properties because of the
mitigating factors noted above.
5. On/off-site circulation and timing of the fuel truck via Valencia Avenue and relationship of
the delivery cycles with traffic along that street and the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
The applicant submitted a Site Plan showing that fuel delivery trucks will arrive at and
depart from the general area project site via Haven Avenue. These trucks will enter/exit
the site either via the driveway at Valencia Avenue (located approximately 140 feet east
of Haven Avenue) or the driveway at Haven Avenue. it will not be necessary to drive
along Valencia Avenue to and from Base Line Road. Also, fuel deliveries will be limited
to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 P.M. Therefore, disturbance of the residences
in the vicinity of and interaction with traffic on Valencia Avenue will be minimal. A new
set of traffic signals (discussed below) will increase traffic and pedestrian safety at the
intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue. incorporated in the Resolution of
Approval is a condition prohibiting fuel delivery vehicles from using the segment of
Valencia Avenue between the driveway at Valencia Avenue and the intersection of that
street with Base Line Road.
6. Criminal activity because of the presence of the gas station.
The project site will be equipped with security cameras that will be monitored by Kroger
(Ralphs' parent company) staff 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, Kroger
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staff will contact the Police Department. Additional monitoring will be provided by
Relphs' supermarket employees. Staff discussed the potential for criminal activity with a
representative from the Police Department. Based on the discussion, the type of
criminal activities and nuisances usually encountered at gas stations are loitering,
panhandling, and theft of merchandise. However, these activities are common when a
gas station includes a convenience store. As the proposed project does not include a
convenience store, the likelihood of such activities is low. The representative also stated
that adequate lighting is a deterrent to criminal activity of this nature.
7. Traffic at the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue that is not signalized
and speeding on both Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue.
The applicant submitted a traffic analysis prepared by Associated Transportation
Engineers at the request of the Traffic Engineering Department. The analysis included
the existing traffic volume, the traffic volume added by the proposed gas station, and the
traffic volume added by Montessori Academy, a daycare/private school located at
7135 Haven Avenue immediately to the north of the project site. The conclusion of the
analysis was that because of the cumulative volume of traffic a set of traffic signals is
warranted at the intersection of these two streets. Incorporated in the Resolution of
Approval is a condition requiring the installation of a set of traffic signals at the
intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue.
8. Air quality (this issue was referenced during telephone calls and later correspondence
with staff).
The applicant submitted an Air Quality Study prepared by E-Tech Environmental on
October 2010. According toz the study, the maximum amount of air emissions for each
regulated air pollutant that was estimated for short-term (construction) and long-term
(operational) emissions is well below the regulated thresholds. The construction and
operation of the proposed project will be in compliance with the land use development
regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
9. Hazardous materials (this issue was referenced during telephone calls and later
correspondence with staff).
The applicant submitted an air dispersion model and health risk assessment prepared by
E-Tech Environmental on October 2010. The project will incorporate California Air
Resources Board (CARE) certified equipment (dispensers, nozzles, and hoses) to
ensure vapor recovery. The project also includes the installation of a Healy Phase If
Enhanced Vapor Recovery System which is designed to capture fugitive vapors from the
fuel dispensers. Furthermore, the project includes double -wall underground storage
tanks with double -wall piping.
H. Land Use Compatibility: The project will be consistent with development district of the site,
the existing uses within the shopping center, and the surrounding development districts. Staff
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does not expect any negative impacts for the reasons outlined above. For all
disturbances/nuisances, there are thresholds for noise and lighting that a commercial activity
cannot exceed. The Development Code specifies performance standards applicable to all
commercial uses and locations that must. be complied with. to the event that noise and/or
lighting levels exceed the maximum established by the Code, then the Code Enforcement
Department can be contacted to correct the problem. If necessary, the matter may be brought
to the attention of the Planning Director and/or Planning Commission for further review and
action.
Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578: The proposed project includes the removal of six (6)
trees within the area of work (Exhibit P). These trees are located in the planter areas
immediately surrounding the existing building. The existing trees and landscaping outside the
area of work will remain. There are a significant number of mature trees within, and at the
perimeter of, the shopping center. Consistent with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance,
incorporated in the Resolution of Approval is a condition requiring new trees (minimum
24-inch box size) to be planted on a one-to-one basis to replace the trees that have been
removed.
J. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the
City's local CEQA Guidelines, 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 related to aesthetics (lighting), cultural resources; hydrology and
water quality, traffic, and air quality, 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, 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. In
response to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, on February 23, 2011 the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) Submitted comments to the City requesting further discussion and
supporting data, and cited the potential for additional and/or revised mitigations to address air quality
impacts (Exhibit S). The applicant's air quality consultant provided the requested information on
February 28, 2011 and Staff forwarded it to the AQMD. At the time of the preparation of this report,
follow-up comments from the AQMD had not been received. However, if there are any additional
mitigations necessary, Staff will present them to the Planning Commission and the applicant during the
public hearing for incorporation as conditions of approval in the Resolution of Approval.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was initially advertised as a public hearing in the Inland
Daily BulleValley
tin newspaper for the February 23, 2011 meeting date. The property was posted, and
notices, were mailed to all property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site. Because of
an error in the legal advertising, the item was re -noticed and corrected mailing notices, postings and
a legal advertisement were prepared and distributed for this meeting date. With the exception of
correspondence received following the neighborhood meeting (Exhibit N) and the correspondence
received from the AQMD noted above, no additional correspondence was received at the time of
the preparation of this Staff Report.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use
Permit DR02010-00348 and Development Review ORC2010-00348D through adoption of the
attached Resolutions of Approval with conditions.
Respectfully submitt ,
Jam R. Troyer, AICP
Planning Director
JRT:MS/ge
Attachments: Exhibit A -
Location Map
Exhibit B -
Aerial Map
Exhibit C -
Site Utilization Map/Overall Site Plan
Exhibit D -
Project Site Plan/Topography (Existing)
Exhibit E -
Project Site Plan (Proposed)
Exhibit F -
Grading Plan
Exhibit G -
Elevations of the Fuel Station Kiosk and Canopy
Exhibit H -
Building Sections
Exhibit I -
Photometric Plan
Exhibit J -
Correspondence from the Applicant — Operations
Exhibit K -
List of Tenants
Exhibit L -
Design Review Committee Action Comments (September 14, 2010)
Exhibit M -
Neighborhood Meeting (September 13, 2010) Sign -In Sheet
Exhibit N -
Correspondence from Property Owners
Exhibit O -
Correspondence from the Applicant — Neighborhood Meeting
Response
Exhibit P -
Site Plan for Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578
Exhibit Q -
Initial Study parts 1 and 2
Exhibit R -
Air Emission Estimates, Air Dispersion Module & Health Risk
Assessment, Traffic Analysis - Distributed Under Separate Cover and Available
Upon Request
Exhibit S
- Correspondence from the AQMD dated February 23, 2011
Draft Resolution
of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348
Draft Resolution
of Approval for Development Review ORG2010-00348D
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2010-00348, A PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING
BUILDING AT 7201 HAVEN AVENUE TO CONSTRUCT A GAS STATION
CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) DISPENSERS, A KIOSK, AND AN OVERHEAD
CANOPY WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT, TERRA VISTA
COMMUNITY PLAN (TVCP), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF HAVENAVENUEAND BASE LINE ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 1076-481-25.
A. Recitals.
1. Fiedler Group, on behalf of Ralphs Gas, filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348, 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 9th day of March 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 March 9, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a shopping center located at the northeast corner of
Base Line Road and Haven Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is
approximately 864 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to south); and
C. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor
area of approximately 135,000 square feet; and
d. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single
crescent -shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings - one of these is
occupied by Ralphs Market. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant buildings.
The other five (5) buildings are single- or multi -tenant pad buildings; and
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e. The specific location of the project site is at the northwest corner of the shopping
center near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue (APN: 1076-481-25). The
.area of work" is a parcel of approximately 36,270 square feet (0.83 acre) that is presently
developed with a 7,232 square foot retail building principally occupied by Blockbuster; and
f. With the exception of the Montessori Academy daycare/private school facility at the
northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all sides
by residential development; and
g. The zoning of the center is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -Medium (LM)
Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is
Medium (M) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of
the properties to the west is Low (L) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District; and
h. The existing combined gross floor area of the buildings within the shopping center
is approximately 135,000 square feet. Following the completion of the project, the combined gross
floor area will be reduced to approximately 132,000 square feet; and
i. The proposal is to demolish the existing retail building and in its place construct a
fuel station comprised of a kiosk of 179 square feet, an overhead canopy of approximately
3,480 square feet, and five (5) fuel dispensers with one fueling position on either side of each for a
total of ten (10) fueling positions. The proposal does not include a convenience store; and
j. This application is in conjunction with Development Review DRC2010-00348D and
Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578; and
k. There are 710 parking stalls within the shopping center. The parking requirement
for the shopping center is 608 parking stalls based on a calculation of 4.5 stalls per 1,000 square
feet of floor area. The proposed project includes the demolition of the existing building which will
reduce the overall floor area of the shopping center. Also, eighteen (18) parking stalls will be
removed, which will leave 692 parking stalls remaining. The parking requirement for the shopping
center following the completion of the project will be 576 parking stalls.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above -referenced meeting 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 development is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located. The proposed project is a fuel station comprised of a kiosk of 179 square feet,
an overhead canopy of approximately 3,480 square feet, and five (5) fuel dispensers with one
fueling position on either side of each for a total of ten (10) fueling positions. The underlying
General Plan designation is Neighborhood Commercial.
b. The proposed development, togetherwith the conditions applicable thereto, will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The project site is vacant; the proposed land use is consistent with the
land uses within the shopping center where it is located, and the expectations of the community.
The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra
Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium (M) and Low -Medium
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(LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the west is
Low (L) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District.
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed development otherwise
meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan and the
design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
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 adopts 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 QualityAct ("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 nonce 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 (it) 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 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
adopts 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 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.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referenthis Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
ce.
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Planning Department
1) Approval is for the construction of a fuel station comprised of a kiosk of
179 square feet, an overhead canopy of approximately 3,480 square
feet, and five (5) fuel dispensers with one fueling position on either side
of each for a total of ten (10) fueling positions center in the
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan
(TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Base Line Road - APN: 1076-481-25.
2) Approval of this request includes the removal of six (6) trees per Tree
Removal Permit DRC2010-00578. New trees (minimum 24-inch box
size) shall be planted on a one-to-one basis to replace the trees that
have been removed.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Terra Vista Community Plan, State Fire
Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances.
4) The fuel station shall operate in conformance with the performance
standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not
limited to, noise levels. If the operation of the fuel station causes
adverse effects upon the shopping center, the tenants of the shopping
center, and/or adjacent residences, then the Conditional Use Permit
shall be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration and
possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
5) Any modification or intensification including a change in operating
hours, change in fuel delivery schedules/routes, any improvements
including expansion of the kiosk and/or addition of fuel dispensers,
and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically
approved by this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and
approval by the Planning Commission prior to submittal of documents
for plan checkloccupancy, construction, commencement of the activity,
and/or issuance of a business license.
6) The fuel station is approved to operate 24 hours per day.
7) Fuel delivery trucks are prohibited from using the segment of Valencia
Avenue between the driveway at Valencia Avenue that is located
approximately 140 feet east of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road.
8) Fuel deliveries shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and
10:00 P.M.
9) Audio advertising and ambient music is prohibited at all limes.
10) Outdoor storage of operating equipment, supplies, materials, and trash
is prohibited.
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11) The outdoor merchandise units shall be limited to an aggregate area
with a linear dimension not to exceed 6 feet. These units shall be
located immediately adjacent to the kiosk and shall not protect from the
wall plane of the kiosk more than 4 feet. These units shall be locked
between 10:00 p.m, and 6:00 a.m.
12) All signs shall comply with the City's Sign Ordinance and Uniform Sign
Program #64 (as amended per DRC2010-00537).
13) All Conditions of Approval for Development Review DR02010-003480
shall apply.
Engineering Department
1) Development impact fees due at Building permit issuance (subject to
change/periodic increases).
2) Bring the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue up
to ADA compliance (ok for the existing monument sign to be 1 fool
behind the sidewalk).
3) Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Haven Avenue and
Valencia Avenue. The developer shall receive a credit from the City's
backbone and emergency vehicle pre-emption portions against, and
reimbursement of costs in excess of, the Transportation Development
Fee in conformance with City policy. If the developer fails to submit for
said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading pen -nits, the developer shall submit
Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low -emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
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3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high -volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall complywith SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on -site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403
requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil -stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil -stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
B) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel -powered equipment where feasible,
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction -grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
10) Projects shall be developed under the adopted 2010 General Plan
Update implementing the following measures, derived from the
SCAQMD's AQMP, where feasible, in order to reduce criteria air
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Pollutant emissions, primarily related to vehicular travel and energy.
Potential measures for consideration in future projects include:
• Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.
• Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load
with automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
• Landscape with native and/or drought -resistant species to reduce
water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
• Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planning
programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-
01 measure.
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10
minutes).
12) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
13) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
14) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply
with South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood
Burning Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce
emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor
wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on
or after March 9, 2009.
15) Demolition of the existing building and existing associated
improvements shall be conducted over a minimum period of eight (8)
days and watered a minimum of three (3) times per day to reduce
localized air quality impacts for PM10 and PM2.s emissions to less than
significant.
Biological Resources
1) New trees (minimum 24-inch box size) shall be planted on a one-to-one
basis to replace the six (6) trees that are removed. The species of the
replacement trees shall match the species of the trees that are
removed.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect
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or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological siteswithin new developments, using theirspecial
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the areas archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources, following
appropriate CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a
qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e.,
paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited
to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to
the site full-time during the interval of earth -disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth -disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
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Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off -site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25
mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil -stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM,. emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that shall be used on -site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the liming of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on -site or
off -site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by FiedlerGroup on July 29, 2010,
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to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system
to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on -site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall
obtain a Notice of Intent (NO[) to comply with obtaining coverage under
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of
the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during
the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading
activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates,
containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which
would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas.
2) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
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Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday, Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
Traffic
1) The applicant shall install a set of traffic signals at the intersection of
Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue. The installation shall comply
with the design/technical standards and requirements as established
by the City's Traffic Engineering Department.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2O11.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: -- ",� � c
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST: P -
Jam . R. Troyer, AICP, Secret
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 gth day of March 2011, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
FLETCHER, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA
NONE
NONE
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2010-00348D, A PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING
BUILDING AT 7201 HAVEN AVENUE TO CONSTRUCT A GAS STATION
CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) DISPENSERS, A KIOSK, AND AN OVERHEAD
CANOPY WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL INC) DISTRICT, TERRA VISTA
COMMUNITY PLAN (TVCP), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF HAVEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 1076-481-25.
A. Recitals.
1. Fiedler Group, on behalf of Ralphs Gas, filed an application for the issuance of
Development Review DRC2010-00348D, 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 9th day of March 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 March 9, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows;
a. The application applies to a shopping center located at the northeast corner of
Base Line Road and Haven Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is
approximately 884 feet (east to west) by approximately 884 feet (north to south);
C. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor
area of approximately 135,000 square feet; and
d. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single
crescent -shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings - one of these is
occupied by Ralphs Market. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant buildings.
The other five (5) buildings are single- or mufti -tenant pad buildings; and
e. The specific location of the project site is at the northwest comer of the shopping
center near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue (APN: 1076-481-25). The
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.area of work" is a parcel of approximately 36,270 square feet (0.83 acre) that is presently
developed with a 7,232-square foot retail building principally occupied by Blockbuster; and
f. With the exception of the Montessori Academy daycare/private school facility at the
northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all sides
by residential development; and
9• The zoning of the center is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista
Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -Medium (LM)
Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is
Medium (M) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of
the properties to the west is Low (L) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District; and
h. The
ross floor area of the
is approximately 135,000 square feet eFollowing the completion o'fthe project the combined gross
floor area will be reduced to a ings within the shopping center
approximately 132,000 square feet; and
1. The proposal is to demolish the existing retail building and in its place construct a
fuel station comprised of a kiosk of 179 square feet, an overhead canopy of approximately
3,480 square feet, and five (5) fuel dispensers with one fueling position on either side of each for a
total of ten (10) fueling positions. The proposal does not Include a convenience store; and
j This application is in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 and
Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578; and
for the k• There are 710 parking stalls within the shopping center. The parking requirement
feet f floor parea.cThe proposeer is 608 d project includes des the demolition ls based on a calculation
the existing building, which will
reduce the overall floor area of the shopping center. Also, eighteen (18) parking stalls will be
removed, which will leave 692 parking stalls remaining, The parking requirement for the sho
Aping
center following the completion of the project will be 576 parking stalls.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above -referenced meeting 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 development is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located. The proposed project is a fuel station comprised of a kiosk of 179 square feet,
an overhead canopy of approximately 3,480 square feet, and five (5) fuel dispensers with one
fueling position on either side of each for a total of ten (10) fueling positions. The underlying
General Plan designation is Neighborhood Commercial.
b. The proposed development, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The project site fs vacant; the proposed land use is consistent with the
land uses within the shopping center where it is located, and the expectations of the community.
The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low -Medium (LM)
L
Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is Medium (M) and Low -Medium
(LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties oI thew west is
Low (L) and Low -Medium (LM) Residential District.
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Development Code
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
meets al stan arrds outllithe Terra Vista Community Plan. The Proposed development otherwise
ined in the Development Code and the Terra Vista Community Plan and the
design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessmentfor
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts 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 (h) 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 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
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for
ted Negative Decration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other mate the
sltStudy
whichconstitul ea the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's decision 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.
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 Deoartment
1) Approval is for the construction of a fuel station comprised of a kiosk of
179 square feet, an overhead canopy of approximately 3',480 square
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feet, and rive (5) fuel dispensers with one fueling position on either side
N each fora total of ten (10) fueling positions center in the
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan
(TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and
Base Line Road -APN: 1076-481-25.
2) Approval of this request includes the removal of six (6) trees per Tree
Removal Permit DRC2010-00578. New trees (minimum 24-inch box
size) shall be planted on a one-to-one basis to replace the trees that
have been removed.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Terra Vista Community Plan, State Fire
Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances.
4) The canopy structure shall be finished with stucco to match the other
buildings within the shopping center.
5) All downspouts on all elevations of the kiosk shall be routed through
the interior of the kiosk.
6) The Output surface (face) of all lamp heads on wall -mounted light
fixtures and the light standards shall be parallel to the ground in order
to eliminate glare and minimize lighting on adjacent properties. The
maximum height of light standards, including the base, measu
the finished surface is 15 feet. red from
7) New walls, including retaining walls, shall be constructed of decorative
masonry block such as stumpstone or stackstone, or have a decorative
finish such as stucco.
6) The enhanced vapor recovery system shall be a horizontally -mounted
"Healy Tank.- The Healy tank is to be screened behind a decorative
block wall enclosure and landscaping.
9) the The Landscape Plan shall comply with Ordinance No. 823 adopted by
install d prior to final acceptance of he buildinity council on December 2, 2010. lgtandscaping and/or project s tle abe
s
complete and release for occupancy.
10) Enhance landscaping in the planter proposed at the east side of the
Project site by adding trees and shrubs.
11) Any new ground -mounted equipment and utility boxes, including
transformers, back -flow devices, etc., shall be screened by a minimum
of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on center. This
equipment shall be painted forest green.
12) All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections
(FOCI required and/or proposed shall be screened behind a 4-foot high
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block wall. These walls shall have a decorative finish to match the
architecture of the shopping center.
13) The door(s) on the kiosk shall be painted to match the color of the
adjacent wall.
14) The applicant shall submit a final draft (incorporating any applicable
technical corrections to the text, format, etc.) of the amendment to
Uniform Sign Program No. 64 (Related rile: DRC2010-00537) for the
City's records prior to issuance of building permits. All signs shall
require review and approval of a separate Sign Permit application by
the Planning Director prior to installation.
15) All Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348
shall apply.
Engineering Department
1) Development impact fees are due at Building permit issuance (subject
to change/periodic increases).
2) Bring the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue up
to ADA compliance (ok for the existing monument sign to be 1 foot
behind the sidewalk).
3) Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia
Avenue. The developer shall receive a credit from the City's backbone
and emergency vehicle pre-emption portions against, and
reimbursement of costs in excess of, the Transportation Development
Fee in conformance with City policy. If the developer fails to submit for
said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any g rading permits, the developer shall submit
Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low -emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
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measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high -volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall complywith SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering,
• Pave or apply gravel to any on -site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
sift Is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403
requirements.
Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil -stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
IRWQCB]) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil -stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel -powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction -grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
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10) Projects shall be developed under the adopted 2010 General Plan
Update implementing the following measures, derived from the
SCAQMD's AQMP, where feasible, in order to reduce criteria air
Pollutant emissions, primarily related to vehicular travel and energy.
Potential measures for consideration in future projects include:
• Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.
• Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load
with automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
• Landscape with native and/or drought -resistant species to reduce
Water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
• Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planning
programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-
01 measure.
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10
minutes).
12) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
13) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
14) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply
with South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood
Burning Devices, Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce
emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor
wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on
or after March 9, 2009.
15) Demolition of the existing building and existing associated
improvements shall be conducted over a minimum period of eight (8)
days and watered a minimum of three (3) times per day to reduce
localized air quality impacts for PM10 and PM2.s emissions to less than
significant.
Biological Resources
1) New trees (minimum 24-inch box size) shall be planted on a one-to-one
basis to replace the six (6) trees that are removed. The species of the
replacement trees shall match the species of the trees that are
removed.
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Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect
or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme of focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the areas archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
Important, and unique prehistoric resources, following
appropriate CEOA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a
qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e.,
Paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited
to, the following measures:
Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to
the site full-time during the interval of earth -disturbing activities.
Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth -disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
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Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re -planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off -site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25
mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil -stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that shall be used on -site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on -site or
off -site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
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control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by Fiedler Group on July 29, 2010,
to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system
to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on -site to reduce
Pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004.
or
ance of
Or
8) obitainta Notice of Intent (Not) to comply with obts, the taining coverage tundelr
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of
the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60d8 or less during
the hours of dingo p.m. activities including openinuntil 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading
g, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates,
containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which
would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas.
2) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 P.M. and 6:30 a.m, on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
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noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02,120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m, on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
Traffic
1) The applicant shall install a set of traffic signals at the intersection of
Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue. The installation shall comply
with the design/technical standards and requirements as established
by the City's Traffic Engineering Department
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2O11.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:�
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Jam R. Troyer, AICP, Secretaty
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 an the 9th day of March 2011, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, WTMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT DRC2015-001190, A PROPOSAL TO MODIFY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-
00348 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION OF 1,200
SQUARE FEET TO THE EXISTING OVERHEAD CANOPY, AND
INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NEW FUEL DISPENSERS, AT A GAS
STATION WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT, TERRA VISTA
COMMUNITY PLAN (TVCP) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF HAVEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD; APN: 1076-481-25.
A. Recitals.
1. Fiedler Group, on behalf of Ralphs Gas, filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter
in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of August 2016 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:
I. 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 August 10, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property generally located on the northeast corner
of Base Line Road and Haven Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is
approximately 840 feet (east to west) by approximately 850 feet (north and south);
C. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor
area of approximately 130,000 square feet; and
d. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single
crescent -shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings- one of these
IS occupied by Ralphs Market. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant
buildings. The other five (5) buildings are single- or multi -tenant pad buildings; and
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e. The specific location of the project site is at the northwest corner of the shopping
center near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue (APN: 1076-481-25). The
"area of work" is a parcel of approximately 36,300 square feet (0.83 acres) that is presently
developed with a service station canopy of 3,684 square feet, a kiosk of 179 square feet, and
associated fuel dispensers; and
f. With the exception of the Montessori Academy daycare/private school facility at
the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all
sides by residential development; and
g. The zoning of the property is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra
Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low Medium (LM)
Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is
Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning
of the properties to the west is Low (L) and Low Medium (LM) Residential District; and
h. The proposal is to extend the existing service station canopy to add 1,200 square
feet comprised of two (2) fuel dispensers which will add four (4) new fueling positions; and
i. There are 649 parking spaces within the shopping center. The parking
requirement for the shopping center is 583 parking stalls based on a calculation of 4.5 stalls per
1,000 square feet of floor area. After the completion of the project, the parking requirement for
the shopping center will be 587 parking stalls. The proposed project includes the removal of
seven (7) parking stalls. With 642 parking stalls remaining, there will be 55 parking stalls in excess
of the amount required by the Development Code; and
j. The proposal does not include a change in the operating hours of the service
station (which is currently 24 hours a day), changes to the items available for sale in the kiosk
(such as the addition of alcohol sales), or an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is
dispensed monthly, i.e. "throughput'; and
k. This application is in conjunction with Minor Design Review DRC2015-01191.
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 use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal is
the expansion of an existing service station which will increase the commercial options for the
surrounding community; and
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The proposal does not include a change in the operating hours of
the service station, changes to the items available for sale in the kiosk (such as the addition of
alcohol sales), or an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly, i.e.
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"throughput". The proposed use will be compatible with the neighboring land uses; and
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed use will comply with the performance standards described in
the Development Code including the standards that apply to noise and light/glare.
4. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or
Negative Declaration is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the
same project. No substantial changes are proposed to the project that indicates new or more
severe impacts on the environment; no substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances
under which the project was previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental
impacts; no new important information shows that the project will have new or more severe
impacts than previously considered; and no additional mitigation measures are now feasible to
reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
There have been no substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
project which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous
Negative Declaration. The proposed project will not substantially increase traffic. Also, the
proposal does not include an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly.
Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the
previous Negative Declaration not have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that
additional or different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to
a level of less -than -significant.
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 attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the modification of previously approved Conditional
Use Permit DRC2010-00348 to allow the construction of an extension
of 1,200 square feet to the existing overhead canopy, and installation
of two (2) new fuel dispensers, at a gas station within an existing
shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra
Vista Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of
Haven Avenue and Base Line Road; APN: 1076-481-25.
2) All applicable Conditions of Approval as contained in Resolution
No.11-08 approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 and
Resolution No. 11-09 approving Development Review DRC2010-
00348D shall apply.
3) All Conditions of Approval for Minor Design Review DRC2015-
001191 shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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CENTER
August 10, 2016
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
r-"v
ATTEST:
Franciso Oaxaca, Chairman
Candyce 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 10th day of August 2016, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2015-01191 and DRC2015-01190
Project Name: Minor Design Review and Conditional Use Permit
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Expansion of existing Service Station
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Please he advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Approval- Approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190 and Minor Design Review
DRC2015-01191 is for the extension of an existing service station canopy. The extension includes
1,200 square feet of canopy and two new fuel dispensers. The two new fuel dispensers will create
four new fuel positions. The approval also includes the reconfiguration of the lanes and parking lot
surrounding the canopy including removing seven parking spaces. This reconfiguration will improve
circulation and traffic flow throughout the site.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.
3. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a
curb stop).
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
6. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area
lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
7. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which shall
be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior
noise level of 65 d6 during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 70 dB during the hours of 7 a.m.
until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other
handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein, in a manner which
would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
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Project #:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name:
Minor Design Review
Location:
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type:
Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval _
8. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to include
self -closing pedestrian doors.
c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll -up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter -weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be
hidden from view.
9. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
10. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed
enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with
the building. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of
the building. Details shall be included in building plans.
11. 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.
12. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheets;
are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are nol
required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
13. 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.
14. 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 it
effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustr
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT,
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
15. 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, the conditions contained herein and the Development
Code regulations.
16. 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.
17. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the
number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
I. Lot Line Adjustment- The separate parcels contained
adjusted and recorded prior to issuance of Building Permits.
(related file LLA2015-00003 & ENG2016-00010)
within the project boundaries shall be legally
Please provide preliminary title report for ALL properties involved; no less than 60 days old.
2. Transportation fees applicable. Prior to issuance of building permit, transportation fee must be paid.
$45,010.00 per new gas pump subject to fee adjustment
3. Per Traffic Engineering
1. Restripe Valencia Avenue to include westbound 8' shoulder, 12' right turn lane, 12' left turn
pocket, 12' two left turn lane between the project driveway on the south and the easterly driveway to
the north, eastbound 14' through lane, and a 14' right turn lane into the project.
2. Repair damaged loops per the City's latest Special Provisions.
3. Restripe on -site striping to include southbound striping to project limits.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. UG tanks and dispensing also require San Bernardino Fire County Approval
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Minor design Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including
structural calculations to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition
of the CA Building and Fire Codes. The new structure is required to be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers. A soils report is required for new structures. Disabled access improvements to the site
and building must be made to the in accordance to the State of CA published thresholds at the time
of plan check submittal.
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Project #:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Building and Safety Services Department
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have
a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm
water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the
current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans".
2. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
3. Prior to issuance of the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
4. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor
shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading
requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours
from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the
Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building
and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading
inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over -excavation; ii)
Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of
Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building
and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and
properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough
grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a
designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the
functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices
and best management practices (BMP) devices.
6. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
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Project #:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name:
Minor Design Review
Location:
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type:
Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed
maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm
water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device
maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to
submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site
and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant
shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the
proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the
residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the
residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the
property shall be included within the WQMP document.
8. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
9. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells),
with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior
to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan
set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan.
10. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis
for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best
management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration
chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
11. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection
Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program
Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality
Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At
a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert
filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance
Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality
management plan.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan
shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet"
located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water
Quality Management Plans.
14. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor
shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable.
15. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s)
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
16. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
17. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a
dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s)
shall be located outside of the public right of way.
18. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where
possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
19. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and
drainage plan.
20. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm
Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
21. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the
infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit,
adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be
evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan document.
22. As this project is removing the existing structural storm water treatment devices and replacing those
devices with new storm water structural storm water treatment devices, prior to the issuance of any
building permit a new Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be prepared, reviewed
and approved by the Building and Safety Services Director, or his designee, and recorded with the
County Recorders Office.
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Project #:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name:
Minor Design Review
Location:
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type:
Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Suction,
standard conditions of Approval
23. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall provide to the Building and Safety
Services Director a final project -specific storm water quality management plan which provide
adequate pre-treatment of the storm water run-off meeting the following requirements of the current
adopted Municipal Storm Sewer Separations (MS4) Permit:
GROUND WATER PROTECTION:
State Water Resources Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the
San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads:
Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection):
Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not
designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins,
vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum
requirements to protect groundwater:
a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
ground water quality objectives.
b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be
evaluated prior to infiltration.
c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large
commercial parking lots.
d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration
treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity(77), areas subject
to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or
any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities.
e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78) repair or
maintenance activities{79), such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and
used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility
that does any vehicular repair work.
f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and
groundwater contamination.
g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any
water supply wells.
h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic
high groundwater mark shall be at least 10-feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support
beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is
maintained.
i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water
Code Section 13050.
In Form 1-1 (Project Information) of the San Bernardino County model template "Water Quality
Management Plan" the civil engineer of record shall describe why the proposed structural storm
water treatment devices meet the above requirements for adequate pre-treatment prior to infiltration
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
of the storm water.
24. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall
submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and
elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of
proposed structures and drainage of the site.
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2015-001191, A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT AN
EXTENSION OF 1,200 SQUARE FEET TO AN EXISTING OVERHEAD
CANOPY, AND INSTALL TWO (2) NEW FUEL DISPENSERS, TO A GAS
STATION WITHIN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT, TERRA VISTA
COMMUNITY PLAN (TVCP) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF HAVEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD; APN: 1076-481-25.
A. Recitals.
1. Fiedler Group, on behalf of Ralphs Gas, filed an application for the issuance of Minor
Design Review DRC2015-01191, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Minor Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of August 2016 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 public hearing on August 10, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property generally located on the northeast corner
of Base Line Road and Haven Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is approximately 556,159 square feet (12.77 acres) that is
approximately 840 feet (east to west) by approximately 850 feet (north and south);
C. The shopping center is comprised of thirteen (13) buildings with a combined floor
area of approximately 130,000 square feet; and
d. Seven (7) of the 13 buildings are contiguous to each other and form a single
crescent -shaped strip. This strip is comprised of three (3) anchor tenant buildings- one of these
is occupied by Ralphs Market. The remainder of the strip is comprised of four small tenant
buildings. The other five (5) buildings are single- or multi -tenant pad buildings; and
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August 10, 2016
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e. The specific location of the project site is at the northwest corner of the shopping
center near the intersection of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue (APN: 1076-481-25). The
"area of work" is a parcel of approximately 36,300 square feet (0.83 acres) that is presently
developed with a service station canopy of 3,684 square feet, a kiosk of 179 square feet, and
associated fuel dispensers; and
f. With the exception of the Montessori Academy daycare/private school facility at
the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Valencia Avenue, the shopping center is bound on all
sides by residential development; and
g. The zoning of the property is Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra
Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north and east is Low Medium (LM)
Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning of the properties to the south is
Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Terra Vista Community Plan. The zoning
of the properties to the west is Low (L) and Low Medium (LM) Residential District; and
h. The proposal is to extend the existing service station canopy to add 1,200 square
feet comprised of two (2) fuel dispensers which will add four (4) new fueling positions; and
i. There are 649 parking spaces within the shopping center. The parking
requirement for the shopping center is 583 parking stalls based on a calculation of 4.5 stalls per
1,000 square feet of floor area. After the completion of the project, the parking requirement for
the shopping center will be 587 parking stalls. The proposed project includes the removal of
seven (7) parking stalls. With 642 parking stalls remaining, there will be 55 parking stalls in excess
of the amount required by the Development Code; and
j. The proposal does not include a change in the operating hours of the service
station (which is currently 24 hours a day), changes to the items available for sale in the kiosk
(such as the addition of alcohol sales), or an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is
dispensed monthly, i.e. "throughput' and
k. This application is in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190.
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 use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal is
the expansion of an existing service station which will increase the commercial options for the
surrounding community; and
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The proposal does not include a change in the operating hours of
the service station, changes to the items available for sale in the kiosk (such as the addition of
alcohol sales), or an increase in the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly, i.e.
"throughput". The proposed use will be compatible with the neighboring land uses; and
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August 10, 2016
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C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development complies with all standards outlined in the
Development Code, including building and parking setbacks, average landscape depth, floor area
ratio, parking, landscape coverage, site planning, and architecture.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQX) and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project in connection with the City's approval of Development Review DRC2010-00348D and
Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 on March 9, 2011. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in
connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. No substantial changes
are proposed to the project that indicates new or more severe impacts on the environment; no
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; no new important information
shows that the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; and no
additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation
measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. There have been no substantial
changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the project which would create new or
more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous Negative Declaration. The proposed
project will not substantially increase traffic. Also, the proposal does not include an increase in
the maximum volume of fuel that is dispensed monthly. Staff further finds that the project will not
have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration not have
more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation measures
are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less -than -significant.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the construction of an extension of 1,200 square feet
to an existing overhead canopy, and install two (2) new fuel
dispensers, to a gas station within an existing shopping center in the
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan
(TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base
Line Road; APN: 1076-481-25.
2) All applicable Conditions of Approval as contained in Resolution
No.11-08 approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 and
Resolution No. 11-09 approving Development Review DRC2010-
00348D shall apply.
3) The canopy structure shall be finished with stucco and painted to
match the existing canopy.
4) All Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-
001190 shall apply.
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-01191 — FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS FUEL CENTER
August 10, 2016
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ATTEST:
Francisco Oaxaca. Chairman
Candyce 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 10th day of August 2016, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
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Ccc,1 roxcn Community Development Department
Project #:
DRC2015-01191 and DRC2015-01190
Project Name:
Minor Design Review and Conditional Use Permit
Location:
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type:
Expansion of existing Service Station
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following special Conditions
Approval- Approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190 and Minor Design Review
DRC2015-01191 is for the extension of an existing service station canopy. The extension includes
1,200 square feet of canopy and two new fuel dispensers. The two new fuel dispensers will create
four new fuel positions. The approval also includes the reconfiguration of the lanes and parking lot
surrounding the canopy including removing seven parking spaces. This reconfiguration will improve
circulation and traffic flow throughout the site.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.
3. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a
curb stop).
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
6. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area
lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
7. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which shall
be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior
noise level of 65 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 70 dB during the hours of 7 a.m.
until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other
handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein, in a manner which
would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
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Project #:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name:
Minor Design Review
Location:
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type:
Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOI.MNG CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the
Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the
self -closing pedestrian doors.
c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll -up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter -weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
satisfaction of the Planning
main doors and to include
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be
hidden from view.
9. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
10. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed
enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with
the building. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of
the building. Details shall be included in building plans.
11. 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.
12. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adiustr
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
15. 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, the conditions contained herein and the Development
Code regulations.
16. 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.
17. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the
number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Lot Line Adjustment- The separate parcels contained
adjusted and recorded prior to issuance of Building Permits.
(related file LLA2015-00003 & ENG2016-00010)
within the project boundaries shall be legally
Please provide preliminary title report for ALL properties involved; no less than 60 days old.
2. Transportation fees applicable. Prior to issuance of building permit, transportation fee must be paid.
$45,010.00 per new gas pump subject to fee adjustment
3. Per Traffic Engineering
1. Restripe Valencia Avenue to include westbound 8' shoulder, 12' right turn lane, 12' left turn
pocket, 12' two left turn lane between the project driveway on the south and the easterly driveway to
the north, eastbound 14' through lane, and a 14' right turn lane into the project.
2. Repair damaged loops per the City's latest Special Provisions.
3. Restripe on -site striping to include southbound striping to project limits.
Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
UG tanks and dispensing also require San Bernardino Fire County Approval
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Minor design Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including
structural calculations to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition
of the CA Building and Fire Codes. The new structure is required to be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers. A soils report is required for new structures. Disabled access improvements to the site
and building must be made to the in accordance to the State of CA published thresholds at the time
of plan check submittal.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOVIING COtMITIOPIS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Building and Safety Services Department
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have
a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm
water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the
current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans".
2. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
3. Prior to issuance of the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit'.
4. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor
shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading
requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours
from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the
Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building
and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading
inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over -excavation; ii)
Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of
Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building
and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and
properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough
grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a
designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the
functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices
and best management practices (BMP) devices.
6. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Grading Section
standard conditions of Approval
7. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed
maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm
water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device
maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to
submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the' Site
and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant
shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the
proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the
residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the
residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the
property shall be included within the WQMP document.
8. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
9. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells),
with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior
to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan
set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan.
10. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis
for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best
management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration
chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
11. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection
Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program
Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality
Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At
a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert
filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance
Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality
management plan.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustment
.ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan
shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet"
located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water
Quality Management Plans.
14. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor
shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable.
15. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan (s)
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
16. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
17. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a
dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s)
shall be located outside of the public right of way.
18. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where
possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
19. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and
drainage plan.
20. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm
Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
21. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the
infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit,
adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be
evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project -specific Water Quality Management
Plan document.
22. As this project is removing the existing structural storm water treatment devices and replacing those
devices with new storm water structural storm water treatment devices, prior to the issuance of any
building permit a new Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be prepared, reviewed
and approved by the Building and Safety Services Director, or his designee, and recorded with the
County Recorders Office.
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Project #: DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Project Name: Minor Design Review
Location: 7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Lot Line Adjustn
ALL OF THE FOLLOMING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YO(!P, PP.O /ECT:
Grading Section
Standard conditions of Approval
23. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall provide to the Building and Safety
Services Director a final project -specific storm water quality management plan which provide
adequate pre-treatment of the storm water run-off meeting the following requirements of the current
adopted Municipal Storm Sewer Separations (MS4) Permit:
GROUND WATER PROTECTION:
State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 138-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the
San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads:
Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection):
Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not
designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins,
vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum
requirements to protect groundwater.
a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
ground water quality objectives.
b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be
evaluated prior to infiltration.
c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large
commercial parking lots.
d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration
treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77), areas subject
to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or
any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities.
e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78) repair or
maintenance activities{79), such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and
used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility
that does any vehicular repair work.
f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and
groundwater contamination.
g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any
water supply wells.
h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic
high groundwater mark shall be at least 10-feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support
beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is
maintained.
i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water
Code Section 13050.
In Form 1-1 (Project Information) of the San Bernardino County model template "Water Quality
Management Plan" the civil engineer of record shall describe why the proposed structural storm
water treatment devices meet the above requirements for adequate pre-treatment prior to infiltration
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Project #:
Project Name:
Location:
Project Type:
DRC2015-01191 LLA2015-00003
Minor Design Review
7201 HAVEN AVE - 107648125-0000
Minor uesign Review Lot Line Adjustment
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
of the storm water.
24. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall
submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and
elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of
proposed structures and drainage of the site.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Date: August 10, 2016
To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director
By: Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner
Dominick Perez, Associate Planner
Subject: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00616 — CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Titles 5, 9 and 17 of the Municipal Code to
amend regulations regarding new and existing massage establishments. This item
is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA section 15601(b)(3). This item will be
forwarded to the City Council for final action.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of the proposed changes to Title 17 (Development Code) to amend regulations
for new and existing massage establishments.
BACKGROUND: In 2008 the Governor signed into law SB 731, which established uniform
regulations for massage therapy and massage establishments. This law preempted most local
land use, zoning, and operational regulations provided that massage establishments and
practitioners were certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.
Prior to the implementation of SB 731, massage establishments were conditionally permitted in
the General Commercial zoning district Citywide and within the Village Commercial District of
the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. In 2012, as part of our comprehensive Development Code
Update, massage establishments were permitted "by -right" in all commercial zones, as well as
the Industrial Park and General Industrial Districts. This was done to bring the City's land use
regulations on massage establishments into compliance with State law.
Massage establishments have proliferated in the City since the implementation of SB 731. Prior
to the required land use changes, there were 7 massage establishments within the City. By the
end of 2014 there were 42 establishments. This represents a 600% increase in less than 3
years. There is evidence in other jurisdictions that massage establishments are fronts for
prostitution or human sex trafficking. Staff from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department,
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Planning, Building and Safety, Community Improvement and
Business License have created a task force to perform inspections of all massage
establishments in Rancho Cucamonga. As a result of this task force, 19 locations have been
closed permanently and several have been closed pending proper permits.
On September 18, 2014, Governor Brown signed into law AB 1147 which amended the State's
current massage therapy laws to expand local authority to adopt zoning regulations, business
licensing, and reasonable health and safety requirements for massage establishments and
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practitioners. On December 17, 2014, the City Council approved at a publicly noticed hearing
Interim Ordinance No. 872 to conditionally permit new massage establishments in all zones in
which the use is currently permitted by right. Pursuant to State law, Government Code Section
65858, Interim Ordinance No. 872 is effective for a period of 45 days from the date of adoption.
On January 21, 2015, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the City Council approved
Interim Ordinance No. 872 A, which extended Ordinance No. 872 for up to 22 months, 1.5 days,
allowing the City additional time to study the contemplated land use change. Prior to the
expiration of an interim ordinance, a permanent ordinance must be adopted by a noticed public
hearing or the land use changes included in the interim ordinance will expire on
December 6, 2016.
ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED CHANGES: The changes proposed are based on research of
other cities massage regulations across the state as well as the experience derived from
inspections performed by the city's massage task force and consultation with the City Attorney's
office.
Changes to Title 5 (Business Taxes Licenses and Regulations)
Massage Business Permit. While the Conditional Use Permit process was an appropriate
interim measure to allow staff to review new massage businesses, the primary goal is to
regulate massage business operations and ensure the qualifications of the operators of such
businesses rather than the location of massage businesses as a land use matter. Instead of a
conditional use permit, staff proposes the implementation of a new massage business permit
that would be specific to each massage business and each operator. The permit would not run
with the land.
A new chapter would be added to Title 5 (Exhibit A) that includes permit application
requirements, administrative review procedures, operational and business standards and the
ability to revoke or suspend a permit if the business owner does not comply with the regulations.
Because these amendments to Title 5 would not be part of the Development Code, the Planning
Commission is not required to review them before they are considered by the City Council. The
proposed amendments to Title 5 are therefore included as an exhibit to this report but will not be
a part of any recommendation made by the Planning Commission.
Changes to Title 17 (Development Code)
Types of Massage Establishments and Allowed Zones. Prior to SB731, massage
establishments were only allowed in the General Commercial District. After S13731, massage
was permitted in all commercial districts as well as the Industrial Park and General Industrial
district. Staff proposes amending Table 17.30.030-1 to change the allowed land uses for
massage establishments to only include commercial districts. Existing massage establishments
that are located in industrial districts will be permitted to continue operating for either 1 year, or
until their current lease has ended, whichever is later. Unique cases may be appealed to the
Planning Director. There are 5 massage establishments located in the Industrial Park or
General Industrial districts.
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We have been approached by medical professionals in our community, such as doctors,
chiropractors and acupuncturists who want to offer massage as a complimentary service to their
practice. Staff is proposing amending Table 17.30.030-1 to add a new land use designation for
this type of use called Massage Establishment, Ancillary. This will allow for businesses that
want to offer massage as a service provided they do not use more than ten percent of the gross
floor area to massage services. This use will be allowed in all commercial districts, but will also
be permitted in Industrial Park and General Industrial districts, as medical uses are also
common in these districts. Land use descriptions for Massage Establishment, Ancillary will be
added and the existing description to Massage Establishment will be amended in Section
17.32.020 E.
The excerpt of Table 17.30.030-1 and Section 17.32.020 reflecting the proposed changes is
shown below:
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Chapter 5.18.
Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions
E. Retail, Service, and Office Uses.
35. Massage Establishment. Any establishment whose primary function is to provide
massage services to customers and where all massage therapists and practitioners
are certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.
36. Massage Establishment, Ancillary. Any establishment where customers can receive
massage services where the gross floor area of the business dedicated to massage
services is less than 10% of the gross floor area and where all massage therapists
and practitioners are certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.
Special Use Regulations. All regulations for the operation of new and existing massage
establishments will now be in Chapter 5.18. As a result, the special use regulations in Section
17.102.080, shown below, are redundant and staff recommends they be deleted.
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Section 17.102.080 Massage Establishments
A. Applicability. The development standards of this Section shall apply to all massage
establishments in the city.
B. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation of massage establishments shall be
limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily.
Chanoes to Title 9 (Public Peace Morals and Welfare
Cleanup of Outdated Regulations. Chapter 9.24 (Exhibit B) contains outdated regulations for
massage services that staff is proposing be deleted as they will be superseded by Chapter 5.18.
APPROVING AUTHORITY: Chapter 17.22 of the Development Code authorizes the Planning
Commission to conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council for
any modifications to the provisions of Title 17 (Development Code). The City Council will then
conduct a public hearing to review the Planning Commission's recommendation. In addition to
Title 17 (Development Code), this Municipal Code Amendment recommends modifications to
Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) and Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and
Welfare) which are included in the discussion and exhibits for reference, but are not part of the
Commission's recommendation.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The project is deemed to be exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) which is the
general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment, and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because
the amendment will not expand the number or types of zoning districts in which massage
establishments will be allowed to operate in the City. Therefore, there is no possibility that this
Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
CORRESPONDENCE: Notice of the public hearing was published in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin on July 28, 2016 as a large, 1/8th page legal notice.
Respectfully su/initted,
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Candyce Burnett
Planning Director
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Chapter 5.18 proposed to be added to Title 5
Exhibit B - Chapter 9.24 proposed to be deleted from Title 9
Planning Commission Resolution Recommending Approval of DRC2016-00616
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Chapter 5.18 Massage Business Permits
5.18.010 Purpose
This chapter is intended to provide for the orderly regulation of massage
therapists and massage establishments in the interest of public health,
safety, and welfare.
5.18.020 Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined
and shall be construed as set out in this section, unless it is apparent from
the context that a different meaning was intended:
A. "Ancillary massage services" means any establishment where
customers can receive massage services where the gross floor area
of the business dedicated to massage services is less than 10% of
the gross floor area and where all massage therapists and
practitioners are certified by the California Massage Therapy
Council.
B. "Existing massage establishment' means any massage
establishment that was legally established in or upon any premises
within the city between January 1, 2015 and the effective date of this
chapter.
C. "Massage establishment' means any establishment whose primary
function is to provide massage services to customers and where all
massage therapists and practitioners are certified by the California
Massage Therapy Council.
D. "Massage services" means any method of treating the external parts
of the human body for remedial, health, or hygienic purposes by
means of pressure on or friction against; or stroking, kneading,
rubbing, tapping, pounding; or stimulating the external parts of the
human body with the hands or other parts of the human body, with
or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or
appliances; or with or without supplementary aids, such as rubbing
alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powders, creams, lotions,
ointments, or other similar preparations.
5.18.030 Permit Required
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to
engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit to be engaged in,
conducted or carried on, in or upon any premises within the City, the
operation of a massage establishment or ancillary massage
establishment as herein described, without first having obtained a
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massage establishment permit, issued by the city pursuant to the
provisions herein set forth. Said permit shall immediately be
surrendered to the Planning Director upon suspension, revocation,
or expiration of said permit.
B. A separate massage establishment permit shall be obtained for each
separate massage establishment and/or any change in ownership to
a massage establishment.
5.18.040 Exemptions
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths or physical
therapists who are duly licensed to practice their respective
professions in the state;
B. Barbers and cosmetologists licensed by the state, as defined and to
the extent provided in Business and Professions Code section 7316
or any successor provision thereto, who are engaging in practices
within the scope of their licenses, except that this exemption will only
apply to massaging of the neck, face, scalp, hands, or feet that is
ancillary to the primary service being provided by the barber or
cosmetologist;
C. Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or other health care facilities
duly licensed by the state whose employees are acting within the
scope of their employment;
D. Accredited high schools, junior colleges and colleges or universities
whose coaches and trainers are acting within the scope of their
employment.
6.18.050 Applicability to Existing Massage Establishments
Existing massage establishments shall not be exempt from this Chapter and
must apply for a massage establishment permit within nine (9) months after
the effective date of this Chapter. The Planning Director shall grant all
timely applications for massage establishment permits by existing massage
establishments unless grounds for suspension or revocation exist under
section 5.18.100.
5.18.060 Fees
A. Each application for a massage establishment permit or an annual
renewal required under this chapter shall be accompanied by a
nonrefundable application and investigation fee payable to the City
which shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
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B. Each hearing required under this chapter may be subject to a
nonrefundable application and investigation fee payable to the City
which shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
C. No refund or rebate of an application and investigation fee required
under this chapter shall be allowed regardless of whether:
1. The massage establishment permit has been suspended or
revoked;
2. The holder of the massage establishment permit discontinues
an activity for which a massage establishment permit is
required pursuant to this chapter.
D. The fees required under this section shall be in addition to any fee
required under any other provisions of this Code or ordinance
heretofore or hereafter adopted.
5.18.070 Permit Application
A. Any person, firm, corporation, or partnership desiring to obtain a
permit to operate a massage establishment shall make application
under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State, to the director.
B. The applicant, if a corporation or partnership, shall designate one of
its officers or general partners to act as its responsible managing
employee. Such person shall complete and sign all application forms
required of an individual applicant under this chapter; however, only
one application fee shall be charged. The corporation's or
partnership's responsible managing employee must, at all times,
meet all of the requirements established for permittees by this
chapter or the corporation or partnership permit shall be suspended
until a responsible managing employee who meets such
requirements is designated. If no such person is found within 90
days, the corporation or partnership permit shall be deemed
canceled without further notice and a new initial application for permit
must be filed.
C. Submission of the application for a massage establishment permit
does not authorize the applicant to engage in, conduct, or carry on
the operation of a massage establishment. No business shall be
conducted until such permit has been granted.
D. Each applicant for a massage establishment permit shall submit the
following information to the Planning Department:
1. The legal name, address, and telephone number of the
massage establishment;
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2. A description of services to be provided at the massage
establishment;
3. A description of any other businesses operated on the
premises;
4. A floor plan indicating how the operation of a massage
establishment is proposed to be conducted within the
premises;
5. The legal name of all owners and managers of the massage
establishment;
6. The home address and telephone number of all owners of the
massage establishment, any previous home addresses for a
period of 5 years immediately prior to the date of the
application, and the dates of residence at each;
7. A valid and current driver's license, photo identification issued
by a State or Federal governmental agency, or photographic
identification bearing a bona fide seal by a foreign government
for each owner of the massage establishment;
8. The form of business under which the massage establishment
will be operating;
9. A signed statement from each owner of the massage
establishment indicating that:
a. All of the information contained in the application is true
and correct;
b. Each owner shall be responsible for the conduct of the
massage establishment's employees and any
independent contractors providing massage services
at the massage establishment;
C. Each owner acknowledges that failure to comply with
any local, State, or Federal law may result in the
revocation of the massage establishment permit;
10. The massage license and registration history of each owner
of the massage establishment, including:
a. Whether the owner has operated any massage
establishment or similar business or occupation within
any other city, county, or state;
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b. Whether any license or registration certificate
previously obtained by the owner was revoked,
suspended, or denied and, if so, the reason(s) therefor
and any employment obtained subsequent to any
revocation, suspension, or denial;
11. The employment history of each owner of the massage
establishment for a period of 5 years immediately prior to the
date of the application, including:
a. The dates of employment for each position;
b. Whether the owner, or a former employer of the owner
during the owner's period of employment, was subject
to an abatement proceeding under California Penal
Code sections 11225 through 11235 or any similar
provisions of law in a jurisdiction outside the state;
12. For each owner of the massage establishment that is certified
by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), a copy
of the owner's current certification from CAMTC as a Certified
Massage Practitioner, Certified Massage Therapist, or
conditionally Certified Massage Practitioner, and a copy of the
owner's CAMTC-issued identification card;
13. For each owner of the massage establishment that is not
certified by CAMTC, current fingerprints taken by a certified
California Live Scan Fingerprinting Center for the purpose of
conducting a background check on behalf of the City to
determine the criminal history of the owner, including whether
the owner has been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor,
infraction, or municipal code violation or has been held liable
for any administrative or civil action for an act that is
substantially related to the practice of massage;
14. The name of each person to be employed or retained by the
massage establishment to perform massage services for
compensation, a copy of that person's current certification
from CAMTC as a Certified Massage Practitioner, Certified
Massage Therapist, or conditionally Certified Massage
Practitioner, and a copy of that person's CAMTC-issued
identification card;
15. The name and address of the owner of the real property upon,
in, or from which the massage establishment will be operated.
In the event that the owner of the massage establishment is
not the owner of the real property, the application shall include
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a copy of any written lease between the massage
establishment and the property owner authorizing use of the
premises for a massage establishment or, if there is no written
lease, a written, notarized acknowledgment from the property
owner declaring that the property owner has been advised
that a massage establishment will be operated by the
applicant upon, in, or from the property owner's real property;
16. Proof of current and valid Workers' Compensation insurance
from an insurer authorized to do business in the state, in an
amount as required by law;
17. Authorization for the City, its employees and agents to seek
information and conduct an investigation into the truth of the
statements set forth in the application and the qualifications of
the applicant for the massage establishment permit;
18. The name of the individual to receive notices on behalf of the
massage establishment;
19. Any other information necessary to discover the truth of the
matters required to be set forth in the application.
E. Any changes to the information provided in the application during the
period that the City is reviewing the application shall be immediately
reported to the City. Failure to report such changes shall result in
denial of the application.
5.18.080 Review Process
A. The Planning Director shall be the approving authority for massage
establishment permits.
B. If it is clear from the face of the application and supplementary
materials that the applicant is not qualified for the massage
establishment permit, or if the required fee has not been paid, the
application may be denied without further investigation.
C. Upon receipt of an application for a massage establishment permit,
the Planning Director shall refer the application to other City
departments, as appropriate, for review of the application and
inspection of the premises to ensure compliance with applicable
local, State and Federal laws and regulations, including, but not
limited to, building, health, and fire safety regulations.
D. The City may conduct additional investigations in a manner
authorized by law when necessary to determine if the applicant
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meets the qualifications for a massage establishment permit
pursuant to this chapter.
E. Upon acceptance of a complete application, the Planning Director
shall issue or deny the application for a massage establishment
permit within 60 calendar days of the submission of the completed
application. When necessary, the Planning Director may extend the
time to issue or deny the permit.
F. If prosecution is pending against the applicant or any owner for either
conduct violating this chapter's provisions or conduct violating
Business & Professions Code section 4600 et seq., the Planning
Director may postpone the decision on the application until the
prosecution's final resolution. As used in this subsection,
prosecution means charges filed by the district attorney,
administrative proceedings brought by a local government or
agency, or a civil or criminal action maintained by the City Attorney
or prosecuting attorney.
5.18.090 Permit Issuance and Renewal
A. The Planning Director shall issue a massage establishment permit if
the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter and no grounds
for denial exist under section 5.18.090. The Planning Director may
impose conditions on the permit consistent with this chapter and
applicable law. No permit granted herein shall confer any vested
right to any person for more than the permit period.
B. If the owner of the massage establishment is not the owner of the
real property upon, in, or from which the massage establishment will
be operated, the Planning Director may send a written notice to the
property owner advising of the issuance of the permit and of the
regulations applicable to the massage establishment. The police
chief may also provide the property owner with copies of any other
notices or communications with the massage establishment owner
sent at any time before or after issuance of the permit.
C. A massage establishment permit issued pursuant to the terms of this
chapter shall be valid for a term of one year and shall expire on the
same date as the business license of the massage establishment
pursuant to Title 5 of this code. An application to renew the permit
shall be submitted at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the
current permit.
5.18.100 Denial of Permit
A. The Planning Director may deny an application for a massage
establishment permit on any of the following grounds:
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1. The massage establishment would not comply with the requirements
of this chapter or other applicable law, rule or regulation, including,
but not limited to any local or state building, fire, zoning and health
regulations;
2. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has
engaged in fraud or misrepresentation or has knowingly made a
misstatement of material fact in the application for a massage
establishment permit;
3. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has been
the subject of a permanent injunction against the conducting or
maintaining of a nuisance pursuant to sections 11225 through 11235
of the California Penal Code, or any similar law in any state or other
jurisdiction;
4. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has had
any license, certificate or permit to practice massage or somatic
therapy, or to own and/or operate a massage establishment
suspended, revoked, withdrawn or denied;
5. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has been
convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of any offense that
relates directly to the conduct or operation of a massage
establishment, or of any offense the commission of which occurred
on the premises of a massage establishment or while performing out -
call massage services;
6. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has been
convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of having violated, or
has engaged in conduct constituting a violation of any of the following
offenses: Sections 266, 266a, 266e, 266f, 266g, 266h, 266i, 266j,
315, 316, 318, 647(b), or 653.22 of the California Penal Code, or
conspiracy or attempt to commit any such offense, or any similar
offense in any state or other jurisdiction, whether or not any criminal
prosecution has been pursued or conviction obtained for such acts;
7. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has been
successfully prosecuted under the Red Light Abatement Act
(California Penal Code section 11225 et seq.) or any similar law in
another jurisdiction;
8. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment is
currently required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender
Registration Act (Chapter 5.5 commencing with section 290 of Title
9 of Part 1 of the California Penal Code), or any similar law in any
state or other jurisdiction;
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9. The applicant or any owner of the massage establishment has
engaged in any other unprofessional conduct or violation of any
applicable law, rule or regulation that is substantially related to the
providing of massage services.
5.18.110 Suspension or Revocation of Permit
A. All massage establishment owners and operators shall be deemed to know
and understand the requirements and prohibitions of this chapter. Any
massage establishment permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be
suspended or revoked by the Planning Director, where they find that any of
the following have occurred:
1. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has violated any provision of this chapter, or
other applicable law, rule or regulation;
2. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has engaged in fraud or misrepresentation
or has knowingly made a misstatement of material fact while working
in or for the massage establishment;
3. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has been the subject of a permanent
injunction against the conducting or maintaining of a nuisance
pursuant to this code, or sections 11225 through 11235 of the
California Penal Code, or any similar law in any state or other
jurisdiction;
4. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has been convicted in a court of competent
jurisdiction of any offense that relates directly to the conduct or
operation of a massage establishment, or has at any time been
convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of any offense the
commission of which occurred on the premises of a massage
establishment or while performing out -call massage services;
5. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has been convicted in a court of competent
jurisdiction of having violated, or has engaged in conduct constituting
a violation of any of the following offenses: sections 266, 266a, 266e,
266f, 266g, 266h, 266i, 266j, 315, 316, 318, 647(b), or 653.22 of the
California Penal Code, or conspiracy or attempt to commit any such
offense, or any similar offense in any state or other jurisdiction,
whether or not any criminal prosecution has been pursued or
conviction obtained for such acts, and whether or not such acts
occurred with or without the actual knowledge of the owner;
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6. The owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment is currently required to register pursuant to
the Sex Offender Registration Act (Chapter 5.5 commencing with
section 290 of Title 9 of Part 1 of the California Penal Code), or any
similar law in any state or other jurisdiction;
7. The owner of the massage establishment has continued to operate
the massage establishment after the massage establishment permit
has been suspended;
8. Massage services have been performed for compensation by a
person who is not a CAMTC-certified massage professional, with or
without the actual knowledge of the owner of the massage
establishment;
9. The owner, operator or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has engaged in conduct or committed acts
that a reasonable person in the client's position would understand as
an offer to perform on or engage in with a client acts that are sexual
in nature or that involve the touching of the client's genitals, pubic
area, anus, or areola;
10. The owner, operator or any person employed or retained by the
massage establishment has engaged in any other unprofessional
conduct or violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation that is
substantially related to the providing of massage therapy.
5.18.120 Appeals
A. Where there are grounds to deny, suspend or revoke a massage
establishment permit, the Planning Director shall provide 15 calendar days
prior written notice, mailed to the last known address of the owner of the
massage establishment, specifying the grounds for such action. The
decision of the Planning Director shall be based on a preponderance of the
evidence.
B. For the purposes of this chapter, including imposing the 1 year moratorium
period pursuant to this section, the decision of the Planning Director on the
denial, suspension or revocation of the massage establishment permit shall
become final, and not subject to any right of appeal, upon any of the
following circumstances:
1. The owner has failed to file a timely notice of appeal;
2. The owner has ceased business operations on or prior to the hearing
date on the notice of appeal;
3. The owner has failed to appear at the appeal hearing.
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C. The owner may appeal the decision of the Planning Director by filing a
written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days
after deposit of the decision in the mail, specifying in detail the grounds for
such appeal. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a
nonrefundable fee established by the City's then current fee schedule.
Failure to file a timely appeal will be considered a failure on the part of the
owner to exhaust his or her administrative remedies for the purpose of
seeking judicial review. In the event an appeal is timely filed, the
suspension or revocation of a massage establishment permit shall not be
effective until a final decision has been rendered by the City Manager.
D. The City Manager or his or her designee shall hear and decide all appeals
de novo. The City Clerk shall provide at least 10 calendar days prior written
notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
E. After the hearing on the appeal, the City Manager may refer the matter back
to the Planning Director for a new investigation and decision, may affirm or
modify the decision of the Planning Director, or may overturn the decision
of the Planning Director. Upon the revocation of a massage establishment
permit, the massage establishment shall immediately cease operation, and,
if so ordered by the City Manager, no other massage establishment shall
be permitted to operate at that location by any person for a period of not
less than 1 year ("the moratorium period").
F. The decision of the City Manager shall be rendered within 30 days from the
close of the hearing, and shall be mailed to the last known address of the
owner of the massage establishment. If the owner of the massage
establishment is not also the legal owner of the real property on which the
massage establishment is situated, notice of such denial, suspension or
revocation and, if applicable, the one year moratorium period, shall be
provided to the owner of record of the property as shown on the latest
county assessment roll.
G. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and shall be subject to
judicial review according to the provisions and time limits set forth in section
1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
H. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, where a notice of
revocation or suspension has been issued by the Planning Director to the
owner of a massage establishment, the Planning Director shall not issue a
massage establishment permit for a new massage establishment at the
same location unless and until such notice of revocation or suspension is
dismissed by the Planning Director; or a final determination is made that the
current massage establishment permit is not or should not be suspended or
revoked; or any suspension or moratorium period imposed pursuant to this
section has expired.
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5.18.130 Operational and Maintenance Standards
A. No massage establishment shall be established within 1,000 feet of any
other massage establishment. This requirement shall not apply to ancillary
massage establishments or existing massage establishments.
B. No massage establishment shall be kept open for business between the
hours of Nine p.m. (9:00 p.m.) of one day and Nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) of the
following day. A massage begun any time before Nine p.m. (9:00 p.m.)
must nevertheless terminate at Nine p.m. (9:00 p.m.). The hours of
operation of the massage establishment shall be displayed in a conspicuous
public place in the reception and waiting area and in any front window
clearly visible from outside of the massage establishment.
C. The owner and manager of a massage establishment shall be responsible
for displaying the City Registration Certificate and the CAMTC Registration
Certificate of each and every Certified Massage Practitioner employed in
the business in an open and conspicuous place on the premises. Passport -
size photographs of the massage establishment permit holder shall be
affixed to the respective permit on display pursuant to this section.
D. The massage establishment shall be supervised, during all hours of
operation, by a manager specified in the massage establishment permit
application. The manager shall wear a badge with the manager's name and
it should clearly state the word "manager" on the badge. The name of the
manager on duty shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the reception
area daily.
E. The owner and manager shall maintain a register of all employees or
rent -space massage therapists. The employee register shall be maintained
on the premises for a minimum period of 2 years following an employee's
termination. The owner and manager shall make the employee register
immediately available for inspection upon demand by a representative of
the Police Department or the City at all reasonable times. The employee
register shall include, but not be limited to the following information:
1. The name, nicknames and/or aliases used by an employee or rent -
space massage therapist;
2. A high quality color photocopy of a lawfully issued CAMTC certificate
for each employee and rent -space therapist that provides massage
services;
3. The home address and relevant phone numbers (including but not
limited to home and cellular numbers) of each employee and rent -
space therapist;
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4. The age, date of birth, gender, height, weight, color of hair and eyes
of each employee and rent -space therapist;
5. The date of employment and termination, if applicable, or, in the case
of a rent -space therapist, the start and end dates of the lease
agreement, as well as a copy of the employment agreement for each
employee;
6. The duties of each employee.
F. For each massage service provided, every massage establishment shall
keep a complete and legible written record of the following information:
1. The date and hour that service was provided;
2. The service received;
3. The name or initials of the employee entering the information;
4. The name of the employee administering the service.
G. The records required under this section shall be open to inspection and
copying by the Police Department, or other City officials charged with
enforcement of this chapter. These records may not be used by any
massage establishment owner or employee for any purpose other than as
records of service provided and may not be provided to other parties by any
person unless otherwise required by law. The records shall be retained on
the premises of the massage establishment for a period of 2 years.
F. All massage establishment owners and their employees shall wear clean
outer garments. The garments shall not include any of the following:
1. Attire that is transparent or see -through, or substantially exposes the
employee's undergarments;
2. Swim attire, if not providing a water -based massage modality
accepted by CAMTC;
3. Attire that exposes the employee's genitals, pubic areas, buttocks,
or breasts;
4. Attire worn in a manner that constitutes a violation of California Penal
Code section 314;
5. Attire worn in a manner that is otherwise deemed by CAMTC to
constitute unprofessional attire based on the custom and practice of
the massage profession in the state.
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G. At all times during the massage services, the client's genitals shall be fully
covered and contact shall not be made with the genitals.
H. The premises' exterior doors and the doors separating the waiting or
reception area from the remainder of the premises shall remain unlocked
during business hours (including electronic locking devices) or when clients
are present. External doors may only be locked during business hours if
the massage establishment is a business entity owned by one individual
with one or no employees or independent contractors who are not
employees of the business and there is no staff available to assure security
for clients and staff behind closed doors.
I. Clients and visitors shall be permitted in the massage establishment only
during the hours of operation.
J. Clients shall be permitted in massage rooms only if at least one CAMTC
certified massage professional is present on the premises of the massage
establishment.
K. No visitors shall be permitted in massage rooms except the parents or
guardian of a minor child who is a client; a minor child when necessary for
the client's supervision of the child; or the conservator, aide, or other
caretaker of a client.
L. No visitors shall be permitted in break rooms, dressing rooms, showers, or
any other room or part of the massage establishment premises other than
the reception and waiting area or the toilets.
M. Except for a client who is inside a massage therapy room for the purpose
of receiving a massage, no clients or visitors shall be permitted in or on the
massage establishment premises at any time who are less than fully clothed
in outer garments of nontransparent material, or who display or expose
themselves in underclothing or similar intimate apparel.
N. A list of services available and the cost of such services shall be posted in
an open and conspicuous public place on the premises, or provided to
clients before services are rendered. The services shall be described in
English and may also be described in such other languages as may be
convenient. No massage establishment shall permit, and no person
employed or retained by the massage establishment shall offer to perform,
any services or request or demand fees other than those posted.
O. All payments for massage therapy services, including gratuities or tips, shall
be made only in the designated reception and waiting area and not in the
massage therapy room. Any gratuities or tips that are solicited from the
client in violation of this provision shall be presumed to be for the purpose
of committing a sexually related act and may be grounds for the suspension
or revocation of the owner's massage establishment permit.
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P. No condoms, or written material or merchandise of a sexually explicit
nature, shall be furnished, used, stored or kept on the premises of a
massage establishment.
Q. The use or possession of adult -oriented merchandise in or on any part of a
massage establishment is expressly prohibited.
R. No electrical, mechanical or artificial device shall be used by the massage
establishment for audio and/or video recording or for monitoring the
performance of a massage, or the conversation or other sounds in the
massage therapy room or cubicle, without the knowledge or written consent
of the client.
S. The massage establishment shall fully maintain current and valid Workers'
Compensation insurance as required by law at all times. Proof of insurance
shall be maintained on the premises at all times.
T. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, served, furnished, kept, consumed,
or possessed on the premises of any massage establishment.
U. Controlled substances must not be consumed in a massage establishment
unless the person has a prescription for the substance.
V. No owner, operator, or any person employed or retained by the massage
establishment shall permit, and no rent -space therapist shall offer or
perform, any service other than those permitted under this chapter.
W. A massage establishment shall not be used for residential or sleeping
purposes unless the massage establishment is properly zoned and has all
necessary use permits, and the massage establishment is owned by one
individual with one or fewer employees or independent contractors.
X. Massage establishment personnel or any massage therapist shall not
inquire as to whether any client is a peace officer.
5.18.140 Facilities Requirements
A. No massage services shall be given in any room or space enclosed or
divided by walls and fitted with a door capable of being locked from the
inside. This section shall not apply to the massage establishment's external
doors and shall not operate to prohibit a massage establishment from
locking its external doors if the massage establishment is owned by one
individual with one or no employees or independent contractors.
B. A list of services available and the cost of the services shall be posted in an
open and conspicuous public place on the premises. The services shall be
described in English and any other languages that the massage
establishment chooses. Only services on the posted list shall be performed.
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C. Minimum lighting consisting of at least one artificial light of not less than
forty watts shall be provided and shall be operating in each room or
enclosure where massage services are being performed on clients, and in
all areas where clients are present.
D. Massage establishments shall at all times be equipped with an adequate
supply of clean sanitary towels, coverings, and linens. Clean towels,
coverings, and linens shall be stored in enclosed cabinets. Towels and
linens shall not be used on more than one client, unless they have first been
laundered and disinfected. Disposable towels and coverings shall not be
used on more than one client. Soiled linens and paper towels shall be
deposited in separate, approved receptacles.
E. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steam rooms, and all
other physical facilities, shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition.
F. Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for
clients. A minimum of one tub or shower; one dressing room containing a
separate locker for each client to be served, which locker shall be capable
of being locked; as well as a minimum of one toilet and washbasin, shall be
provided in every massage establishment; provided, however, that if male
and female clients are to be served simultaneously at the massage
establishment, separate bathing, massage room(s), dressing room(s), and
toilet facilities shall be provided for male and female clients. This
requirement may be modified upon approval of the Planning Director if the
services provided or site plan do not necessitate some or all of these
facilities.
G. A minimum of one wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times.
The basin shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area
devoted to performing massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be
provided at each basin. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all
times.
H. In the reception area, in letters that are a minimum of 1 inch in height, a
notice in English (and any other language that the massage establishment
chooses) that provides substantially as follows: THIS MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT AND THE MASSAGE ROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE
COMPLETE PRIVACY AND ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION BY CITY
AND HEALTH OFFICIALS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
I. No room or space enclosed or divided by walls and fitted with a door where
massage services are performed shall be equipped with any electronic,
mechanical, or artificial device used or capable of being used, for the
recording or videotaping of visual images and/or sound.
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J. Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms or cabinets, toilet rooms,
shower and bath rooms, tanning booths, whirlpool baths and pools shall be
thoroughly cleaned and disinfected as needed or required.
K. Table showers, water tables, sitz massage tables, vichy showers and
similar devices are prohibited.
L. Standard or portable massage tables shall be used with a durable,
washable plastic or other waterproof material as a covering. The tables
shall be sanitized after each use.
M. A massage establishment shall operate only under the name specified in its
massage establishment permit.
N. No massage establishment located in a building or structure with exterior
windows fronting a public street, highway, walkway, or parking area shall
block visibility into the interior reception and waiting area through the use of
curtains, closed blinds, tints, or any other material that obstructs, blurs, or
unreasonably darkens the view into the premises.
5.18.150 Additional Permittee Responsibilities
A. It shall be the responsibility of the massage establishment permittee who
employs or allows any person acting or purporting to act as a massage
therapist, or the employer of any person acting or purporting to act as a
massage therapist, to ensure that such person complies with the
requirements of this chapter and all laws.
B. The massage establishment permittee shall be held responsible for the
conduct of all persons on the premises who engage in providing the service
of massage therapy. Any act or omission of any person giving massage
therapy, or any service of massage therapy, shall be deemed the act or
omission of the holder of the massage establishment permit for the
purposes of determining whether the permit may be revoked, suspended,
or denied. Proof of knowledge of any violation of this section shall not be
required for purposes of suspension, revocation, or denial of a massage
establishment permit.
5.18.160 Cease of Business
If at any time during the duration of a permit issued under this chapter a permittee
ceases to do business as a massage establishment, the permittee shall:
A. Return any permit issued under this Chapter to the Planning Director within
5 business days;
B. Notify the Business License Department.
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5.18.170 Inspection
A. The City, including the Police Department shall, from time to time and during
any hour in which a massage establishment is open for business, make an
administrative inspection of each massage establishment for the purpose
of determining compliance with this chapter.
5.18.180 Violations
A. It is the duty of the Planning Director, Community Improvement Officer,
Police Chief or designees to enforce the rules and regulations in
accordance with this Chapter.
B. Pursuant to the City's prosecutorial discretion, the City may enforce
violations of the provisions of this chapter as criminal, civil and/or
administrative actions.
C. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter may be subject to
administrative fines in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars
($1,000), or such other amount as may be permitted under section 36901
of the California Government Code. In addition to the recovery of
administrative fines, the City may recover its costs and expenses incurred
in enforcing a violation of this chapter. An order to pay administrative fines
and costs may be appealed pursuant to section 1.12.210.
D. If a person falsely states or advertises or puts out any sign or card or other
device, or falsely represents to the public through any print or electronic
media, that he or she or any other individual is licensed, certified, or
registered by a governmental agency as a massage therapist or massage
practitioner, that person shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation, to be assessed
and collected in a civil action brought by the City Attorney, District Attorney,
or Attorney General.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a massage
establishment permit may not be issued, renewed or amended unless and
until due and unpaid citations are paid in full.
5.18.190 Nuisance
A. Any use or condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be and is hereby declared a public nuisance.
B. The violation of any provision of this chapter shall be and is hereby declared
to be contrary to the public interest and shall, at the discretion of the City,
create a cause for injunctive relief.
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C. Any person subject to this chapter who personally, or through an agent,
employee, independent contractor or other representative, violates any
provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which any such violation is committed,
continued or permitted by such person. All remedies provided herein shall
be cumulative and not exclusive."
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This chapter of the Municipal Code is proposed to be deleted and replaced
with chapter 5.18
CHAPTER 9.24. - MASSAGE SERVICES
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 9.24.010. - Definitions.
Unless the particular provision of the context otherwise requires, the definitions and provisions
contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used
in this chapter:
Applicant means the individual applicant and/or the designated officer or managing partner acting on
behalf of a corporation or partnership.
Certified massage establishment means any massage establishment or business that is a sole
proprietorship, provided the sole proprietor is the owner, the owner holds a valid and current massage
certificate, and the owner is the only person employed by the business to provide massage services; and/or
any massage establishment or business that employs or uses only persons holding a valid and current
massage certificate for the provision of massage services.
Certified massage establishment permit means a permit issued to a certified massage establishment
operating from a fixed place of business, which permit shall serve to acknowledge that the permittee has
provided satisfactory evidence to the director establishing that the business is a certified massage
establishment, and that the business premises otherwise complies with applicable health and safety
requirements of this chapter as permitted by Business and Professions Code § 4612.
Certified massage therapist means any person holding a valid and current massage certificate.
Certified massage therapists are exempt from the requirements of this chapter, except where otherwise
provided. The term 'certified massage therapist' does not include a massage technician, as defined herein.
Chief means that officer of the San Bernardino Sheriffs Department, or his or her designee, designated
to by the city to fulfill the prescribed duties herein.
Director means the director of administrative services of the city, or his or her designee.
Employee means any and all persons, other than a massage technician or certified massage therapist,
who may render any service to the permittee, and who receives compensation from the permittee or his or
her agent, and who have no physical contact with the customers or clients.
Hearing officer means the city manager of the city, or his or her designee.
Massage means any method of treating the external parts of the human body for remedial, health, or
hygienic purposes by means of pressure on or friction against; or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping,
pounding; or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or other parts of the human
body, with or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances; or with or without
supplementary aids, such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powers, creams, lotions,
ointments, or other similar preparations.
Massage certificate means a certificate issued to any massage therapist or practitioner pursuant to
Business and Professions Code § 4601, or any successor provision thereto, by the California Massage
Therapy Council, or any successor organization.
Massage establishment means any establishment having a fixed place of business where any person,
firm, association, partnership, or corporation engages in, conducts, or carries on, or permits to be engaged
in, conducted or carried on, any business of giving massages, baths, administration of fomentation, electric
or magnetic treatments, alcohol rubs, or any other type of system for treatment or manipulation of the
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human body with or without any character of bath, such as Turkish, Russian, Swedish, Japanese, vapor,
shower, electric tub, sponge, mineral, fomentation, or any other type of bath.
Massage technician includes a massage technician, massage trainee, masseur, and masseuse and
means any person who administers to another person, for any form of consideration, massages, as defined,
or bathes, manipulates the body, or uses electric massage procedure, or similar procedure, but does not
include certified massage therapists, as defined herein.
Out call massage service means any business where the primary function of such business is to
engage in or carry on massage, not always at a fixed location, but also at locations designated by the
customers or clients.
Permittee means any person, firm, partnership or corporation having a permit issued hereunder for a
massage or certified massage establishment, and/or a massage technician, as the case may be.
Qualified massage association means any association which has established a minimum education
requirement for membership of at least 500 hours of training from a recognized school of massage, offers
and requires participation and completion by members of a minimum number of hours of specified
continuing education as a condition of membership, is open to members of the general public meeting the
requirements for membership, on a national basis, and has minimum educational requirements or
equivalents, including at least 500 classroom hours or its equivalent in anatomy, physiology, hygiene,
sanitation, massage therapy and practice, ethics of massage practice, first aid and CPR. Equivalency must
be verified by written and practical testing by the association. Further, the association must have
established rules of ethics and enforcement procedures for suspension or revocation of membership for
violation of such rules. In addition, the association must require participation and completion by members
of a minimum number of hours of specified continuing education for eligibility for certification and
recertification. In this regard, the city reserves the right to require evidence of such training, recertification
and professional experience as a condition of continued membership.
Recognized school of massage means any school or institution of learning which teaches the theory,
ethics, practice, profession, or work of massage, which has been approved to award degrees pursuant to
Education Code § 94900 or 94905. A school offering a correspondence course not requiring attendance
shall not be deemed a recognized school for purposes of this chapter. The city shall have the right to confirm
that the applicant has actually attended class in a recognized school.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.010; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No..870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.015. - Exemption.
Certified massage establishments are exempt from the requirements of this chapter, except where
otherwise provided.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.010; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.020. - Permit required.
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to
permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on, in or upon any premises within the city, the operation
of a massage establishment as herein described, without first having obtained a massage
establishment permit, or certified massage establishment permit, issued by the city pursuant to the
provisions herein set forth. Said permit shall immediately be surrendered to the director upon
suspension, revocation or expiration of said permit.
B. A permit under this chapter shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance unless revoked or
suspended. The permit required shall be in addition to any business license required by city ordinance
or any other permit required for such use, including, but not limited to, any conditional use permit or
other similar entitlement for use.
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(Code 1980, § 9.24.020; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.030. - Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following classes of individuals while engaged in
the performance of the duties of their respective professions:
A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths or physical therapists who are duly licensed to
practice their respective professions in the state;
B. Nurses registered under the laws of the state;
C. Barbers and cosmetologists, licensed by the state, and persons licensed by the state to provide
skin care (estheticians) or nail care (manicurists), as defined and to the extent provided in
Business and Professions Code § 7316, or any successor provision thereto, as follows:
1. Barbers may massage the face and scalp;
2. Cosmetologists may massage the scalp, face, neck, arms, hands, feet below the calf, and
the body extending from the clavicles upward;
3. Estheticians may massage the face, neck, arms and the body extending from the clavicles
upward;
4. Manicurists may massage the hands, and feet below the calf.
State licensed barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians and manicurists are subject to the exemption
provided by this subsection C only while providing other barbering, cosmetology, skin care or nail care
services in a facility licensed by the city to provide such services. The provisions of this subsection C
apply to apprentices of any of the foregoing who are licensed by the state, but only while performing
barbering, cosmetology, skin care or nail care services under the direct supervision of a barber,
cosmetologist, esthetician or manicurist who is subject to the exemption provided by this subsection;
D. Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or other health care facilities duly licensed by the state;
E. Accredited high schools, junior colleges and colleges or universities whose coaches and trainers
are acting within the scope of their employment;
F. Trainers of amateur, semiprofessional or professional athletes or athletic teams.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.030; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord, No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.040. - Massage establishment; application.
A. Any person, firm, corporation, or partnership desiring to obtain a permit to operate a massage
establishment or certified massage establishment shall make application under penalty of perjury of
the laws of the state, to the director. Prior to submitting such application, a nonrefundable fee in an
amount established by the city council shall be paid to the city to defray, in part, the cost of the
investigation and reports required by this chapter. A copy of the receipt showing payment of the
required fee shall accompany the application. Applicants for a certified massage establishment permit
are subject only to subsections A, C, D, E.1 through 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21, and G
through I of this section.
B. The applicant, if a corporation or partnership, shall designate one of its officers or general partners to
act as its responsible managing employee. Such person shall complete and sign all application forms
required of an individual applicant under this chapter; however, only one application fee shall be
charged. The corporation's or partnership's responsible managing employee must, at all times, meet
all of the requirements established for permittees by this chapter or the corporation or partnership
permit shall be suspended until a responsible managing employee who meets such requirements is
designated. If no such person is found within 90 days, the corporation or partnership permit shall be
deemed canceled without further notice and a new initial application for permit must be filed.
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C. The application and fee required under this section shall be in addition to any license, permit or fee
required under any other provisions of this Code or ordinance heretofore or hereafter adopted, together
with a writing, signed and dated by the applicant, under penalty of perjury, stating that all information
contained in the application is true and correct.
D. The application for permit does not authorize conducting a massage establishment. No business shall
be conducted until such permit has been granted.
E. Each applicant for a massage establishment permit shall submit the following information:
1. The full, true name under which the business will be conducted. If the name is a fictitious name,
all individual owners, stockholders, partners, etc., shall be identified;
2. The present or proposed address where the business is to be conducted;
3. The applicant's full, true name, any other names used, date of birth, state driver's license number
or state identification number, social security number, present residence address and telephone
number. The sex, height, weight, color of hair, and color of eyes;
4. Previous two residences of the applicant and the inclusive dates at each address;
5. The applicant's business, occupation, and employment history for five years preceding the date
of application, and the inclusive dates of same;
6. The permit history of the applicant, including whether such person has ever had any permit or
license issued by any agency, board, city, county, parish, territory, or state, the date of issuance
of such a permit or license, whether the permit or license was revoked or suspended, or if a
vocational or professional license or permit was issued, revoked, or suspended, and the reasons
therefor;
7. As to each applicant and owner of at least ten percent of the massage establishment and/or
outcall massage business, all convictions for any crime that requires registration under any state,
federal or other governmental law similar to and including Penal Code § 290, and whether or not
any such person is required to register pursuant to Penal Code § 290 or any such similar law,
and convictions for any crime that involves conduct which is a violation of any state, federal or
other governmental law similar to and including Penal Code §§ 266h, 266i, 314, 315, 316, 318,
647, or any other crime involving the elements of the foregoing code sections, by way of plea
bargain, or any other crime involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or moral turpitude. For purposes
of this chapter, the term "conviction" shall include a conviction pursuant to a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere;
8. A complete explanation of all services to be provided;
9. The name, address, and date of birth of each massage technician, certified massage therapist,
aide, trainee or employee who is or will be employed in such establishment;
10. The name and address of any massage business or other like establishment owned or operated
by any person whose name is required to be given pursuant to this section wherein the business
or profession of massage is carried on;
11. Acceptable written proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
12. If the applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown
in its Articles of Incorporation or Charter, together with the state and date of incorporation and the
names and residence addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and of each
stockholder holding five percent or more of the stock of that corporation;
13. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall set forth the name and residence addresses
of each of the partners, including limited partners. If the applicant is a limited partnership, it shall
furnish a copy of its certificate of limited partnership as filed with the county clerk. If one or more
of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of subsection E.12 of this section pertaining to
corporate applicants shall apply;
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14. The director may require the applicant to furnish fingerprints when needed for the purpose of
establishing identification. Any required fingerprinting fee will be the responsibility of the applicant;
15. Two current, full -face, portrait photographs of the applicant, two inches by two inches in size, shall
be provided by the applicant;
16. A description of any other business to be operated on the same premises, or on adjoining
premises, owned or controlled by the applicant shall be set forth;
17. The name and address of the owner and lessor of the real property upon or in which the business
is to be conducted shall be identified. In the event the applicant is not the legal owner of the
property, the application must be accompanied by a copy of the lease and a notarized
acknowledgement from the owner of the property that a massage establishment will be located
on his/her property;
18. Authorization for the city, its agents and employees to seek information and conduct an
investigation into the truth of the statements set forth in the application shall be required. The
chief of police shall provide such assistance to the director as may be required to fully investigate
the applicant and the truth of the matters set forth in the application;
19. The applicant shall submit any change of address or fact which may occur during the procedure
of applying for a massage establishment permit;
20. The applicant, if an individual, or designated responsible managing employee, if a partnership or
corporation, shall personally appear at the police department for fingerprinting and produce proof
that the application fee has been paid and shall present the application containing the required
information as described in this section;
21. A certificate of compliance from both the city planning department, building and safety division
and the San Bernardino County Health Department must be submitted prior to the application
approval. Any required inspection fees shall be the responsibility of the applicant. If the certificates
of compliance are not received by the director within 60 days of the date of filing, the application
shall be deemed void. If any land use permit or other entitlement for use is required, such permit
or use shall be applied for and received prior to the massage establishment permit becoming
effective.
The director shall have up to 120 calendar days to investigate the application for a massage
establishment and the background of the applicant. Upon the completion of the investigation, the
director shall grant the permit if he or she finds as follows:
1. The required fee has been paid;
2. The application conforms in all respects to the provisions of this chapter;
3. The applicant has not made a material misrepresentation in the application;
4. The applicant, if an individual, or any of the stockholders of the corporation, or any officers or
directors, if the applicant is a corporation, or any partner, if the applicant is a partnership, has not
been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense specified in subsection E.7 of
this section;
5. The applicant has not had a massage establishment, massage technician, or other similar permit
or license denied, revoked, or suspended by the city, or any other state, territory, county, parish
or local agency prior to the date of approval;
6. The applicant is at least 18 years of age;
7. The massage establishment as proposed by the applicant would comply with all applicable laws,
including, but not limited to, health, zoning, fire and safety requirements and standards; and
8. The applicant, including any owner of ten percent or more of the massage establishment or outcall
massage service, or any massage technician employed by or working out of or in connection with
the massage establishment or outcall massage service, is not required to register under the
provisions of Penal Code § 290 or similar criminal statute.
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G. The director shall have up to 120 calendar days to investigate the application and the background of
each applicant for a certified massage establishment permit. Upon the completion of the investigation,
the director shall grant the permit if he or she finds as follows:
1. The required fee has been paid;
2. The application conforms in all respects to the provisions of this chapter;
3. The applicant has not made a material misrepresentation in the application; and
4. All persons who will provide massage services are certified massage therapists, as evidenced by
the submission of copies of each therapist's valid and current massage certificate, attested to by
the applicant, under penalty of perjury, as being true and correct.
H. If the director, following investigation of the applicant, determines that the applicant does not fulfill the
requirements of this chapter, the director shall deny such application by dated, written notice to the
applicant, forwarded to the applicant's address as set forth in the application, by certified U.S. mail,
return receipt requested, with a proof of service receipt attached. Following the denial or revocation of
a massage establishment permit, no application for a massage establishment permit may be filed by
such applicant, at the same or substantially similar physical location, for at least one year following the
date of such denial or revocation. The applicant shall have the right of appeal any denial, as set forth
in section 9.24.440.
I. Proof of compliance with all applicable provisions of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and the
applicable ordinances shall be provided prior to the issuance of any permits.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.040; Ord, No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.050. - Operating requirements.
Any person engaging in, conducting, or permitting the operation of a certified massage establishment
may do so only if done in compliance with and/or subject to subsections A through G, I through N, Q, R and
S of this section. No person shall engage in, conduct, or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted,
or carried on, any massage establishment, unless each and all of the following requirements are met:
A. Each person employed or acting as a massage technician or certified massage therapist shall
have a valid permit issued by the director, or massage certificate, which permit or certificate shall
be displayed in a conspicuous area open to the public at all times. It is unlawful for any owner,
manager, operator, responsible managing employee, or permittee in charge of or in control of a
massage establishment to employ or permit a person to act as a massage technician who is not
in possession of a valid, unrevoked massage technician permit issued pursuant to this chapter
and which is worn clearly visible during working hours, or a valid massage certificate.
B. The possession of a valid massage establishment permit does not authorize the possessor to
perform work for which a massage technician permit or massage certificate is required.
C. Massage and bath operations shall be carried on or conducted, and the premises shall be open,
only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
D. A list of services available as approved pursuant to the application and the cost of such services
shall be posted in an open public place within the premises, and shall be described in readily
understandable language. In the event any list of services and costs posted or provided
hereunder are in other than the English language, the permittee shall, at the permittee's cost and
expense, provide to the director an English language translation thereof. Such English translation
shall be attested to being a full, true and correct translation thereof under penalty of perjury of the
laws of the State of California. No owner, manager, operator, responsible managing employee,
or permittee shall permit, and no massage technician or certified massage therapist shall offer or
perform, any service other than those posted.
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E. The massage establishment permit and a copy of the permit of each and every massage
technician, or massage certificate of each certified massage therapist, employed in the
establishment shall be displayed in an open and conspicuous place on the premises.
F. Every massage establishment shall keep a written record of the date and hour of each treatment,
the name and address of each patron, the name of the massage technician or certified massage
therapist administering the treatment, and the type of treatment administered. Such written record
shall be maintained on forms approved by the director. Such records shall be open to inspection
only by officials charged with enforcement of this chapter, shall be available during all business
hours of the establishment, and shall be used for no other purpose. Any unauthorized disclosure
or use of such information by any officer or employee of the city or the County of San Bernardino,
or the owner or employee of the massage establishment, shall constitute a misdemeanor and
such persons shall be subject to the penalty of the provisions of this chapter in addition to any
other penalties provided by law. Such records shall be maintained on the premises of the
massage establishment for a period of two years.
G. Massage establishments shall at all times be equipped with an adequate supply of clean, sanitary
towels, coverings and lines. Clean towels, coverings and linens shall be stored in enclosed
cabinets. Towels and linens shall not be used on more than one patron, unless such towel or
linen has first been laundered and disinfected. Disposable towels and coverings shall not be used
on more than one patron. Soiled linens and towels shall be deposited in separate, health
department approved receptacles.
H. If male and female patrons are to be treated simultaneously at the same massage establishment,
separate massage rooms, separate dressing facilities, and separate toilet facilities shall be
provided for male and female patrons.
I. Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms or cabinets, toilet rooms, shower and bathrooms,
tanning booths, whirlpool baths and pools shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected as needed,
and at least once each day the premises are open, with a disinfectant approved by the San
Bernardino County Health Department. Bathtubs shall be thoroughly cleaned with a disinfectant,
approved by the health department, after each use. All walls, ceilings, floors and other physical
facilities of the establishment must be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition.
J. Instruments utilized in performing massage shall not be used on more than one patron unless
such instruments have been sterilized, using approved sterilizing methods.
K. All employees, including massage and certified massage therapists, shall be clean, and shall
wear clean, nontransparent outer garments. Such garments shall not expose their genitals, pubic
area, buttocks or chest. Massage technicians shall maintain the massage technician permit visibly
on their person during business hours.
L. No person shall enter, be or remain in any part of a massage establishment while in the
possession of, consuming, under the influence of, or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs
except pursuant to a prescription for such drugs. The owner, operator, responsible managing
employee, manager or permittee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon such
premises.
M. No massage establishment shall operate as a school of massage, or use the same facilities as
that of a school of massage.
N. No massage establishment granted a permit under this chapter shall place, publish or distribute,
or cause to be placed, published or distributed, any advertising matter that depicts any portion of
the human body that would reasonably suggest to prospective customers or clients that any
service is available other than those services described in subsection D of this section. Nor shall
any massage establishment or outcall massage service employ language in the text of such
advertising that would reasonably suggest to a prospective patron that any service is available
other than those services as described in subsection D of this section.
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O. No service enumerated in subsection D of this section maybe carried on within any cubicle, room,
booth or any area within a massage establishment, which is fitted with a door capable of being
locked.
P. All exterior doors shall remain unlocked from the interior side during business hours.
Q. A massage shall not be given and no patron shall be in the presence of a massage or certified
massage therapist or other employee unless the patron's genitals are fully covered by a
nontransparent covering. In addition, a female patron's breasts shall be fully covered by a
nontransparent covering.
R. No massage establishment shall be open for business without at least one massage or certified
massage therapist on the premises at all times who is in possession of a current, valid permit or
massage certificate.
S. Each massage establishment granted a permit under this chapter shall have a manager on the
premises at all times the massage establishment is open for business. The operator of each
massage establishment shall file a statement with the director designating the persons who shall
act as manager. The operator, or manager in the operator's absence, shall be responsible for
ensuring compliance with this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.050; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.060. - Facilities.
Every certified massage establishment shall maintain facilities meeting the requirements of
subsections A through F, H and I of this section. Every massage establishment shall maintain facilities
meeting all of the following requirements:
A. Signs shall be in conformance with the current ordinances of the city;
B. Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code or successor
provisions. In addition, at least one artificial light of not less than 60 watts shall be provided in
each room or enclosure where massage services are performed on patrons;
C. Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code or successor
provisions;
D. Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of
massage shall be readily available;
E. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times;
F. Closed cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linens;
G. Adequate dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided to patrons. A minimum of two
separate lockers which are capable of being locked must be provided for patrons. Separate toilets
and dressing areas shall be provided for male and female patrons;
H. A minimum of one separate wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin
shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to performing of massage
services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin;
I. Pads used on massage tables shall be covered with a durable, washable plastic or other
waterproof material acceptable to the San Bernardino County Health Department.
(Code 1980, § 9.24,060; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.070. - Inspections.
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The director, chief, development services director, and the San Bernardino County Health Department,
or their authorized representatives, shall have the right to enter any massage or certified massage
establishment for the purpose of making reasonable unscheduled inspections to observe and enforce
compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.070; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.080. - Permit nonassignable.
No massage or certified massage establishment permit may be sold, transferred or assigned by the
permittee, or by operation of law, to any other person, and any such sale, transfer or assignment, or
attempted sale, transfer or assignment, shall be deemed to constitute a voluntary surrender of such permit
and such permit shall thereafter be deemed terminated and void; provided and excepting, however, that if
the permittee is a partnership and one or more of the partners should die, one or more of the surviving
partners may acquire, by purchase or otherwise, the interest of the deceased partner or partners without
effecting a surrender or termination of such permit and in each case the permittee shall thereafter be
deemed to be the surviving partners. One or more proposed partners, in a partnership granted a permit
hereunder, may make application to the director, together with the fee established by the city council
therefor, to amend the original application, providing all information as required for partners in the first
instance and, upon approval thereof, the transfer of the interests of one or more partners to the proposed
partners may occur. If the permit is issued to a corporation, stock may be sold, transferred, issued, or
assigned to stockholders who have been named on the application. If any stock is sold, transferred, issued,
or assigned to a person not listed on the application as a stockholder, the permit shall be deemed terminated
and void; provided, however, the proposed transferee may submit to the director, together with a fee
established by the city council, an application to amend the original application providing all information as
required for stockholders in the first instance, and, upon approval thereof, the transfer may then occur.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.080; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Orel. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.090. - Change of location or name; general.
A. A change of location may be approved by the director provided the massage establishment or certified
massage establishment complies with all ordinances and regulations of the city.
B. No permittee shall operate under any name or conduct any establishment under any designation not
specified in the permit.
C. Any application for an expansion of a building or other place of business of a massage establishment
shall require compliance with this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.090; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.100. - Change of location; notification of change.
A. The holder of the permit to operate or conduct a massage or certified establishment shall notify the
director, in writing, of the name and address of each person employed, including massage technicians
and certified massage therapists, at such establishment within five days of said person being
employed. The requirements of this section are in addition to the other provisions of this chapter, and
nothing contained herein shall relieve the permittee of the responsibility of ascertaining, prior to
employment, whether an employee has a current, valid massage technician permit or massage
certificate.
B. If, during the term of a permit, the applicant has any change in information provided on or concerning
the original application or permit renewal application, notification shall be made to the director in
writing, within ten business days of the change.
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(Code 1980, § 9.24.100; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.110. - Change of location; renewal of permit.
A massage or certified massage establishment licensed under this chapter shall submit an application
for renewal 30 days prior to the expiration thereof. The renewal application shall be submitted together with
the requisite fee as established by the city council. Approval of the renewal application shall be contingent
upon satisfactory compliance with all pertinent provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.110; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
ARTICLE II. - MASSAGE TECHNICIANS AND CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Sec. 9.24.200. - Massage technicians and certified massage therapists; permit or massage certificate
required.
A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of acting or to act as a massage technician
unless such person holds a valid massage technician permit issued by the city, or a valid and current
massage certificate issued by the state. Each massage technician permit holder shall be issued a
photo identification badge which will also serve as a massage technician permit. The permit holder
shall maintain the massage technician permit visibly on his or her person during business hours. Each
permit holder shall immediately surrender to the director any massage technician permit issued by the
city upon the suspension, revocation, or expiration of such permit.
B. A permit under this section shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance unless revoked or
suspended.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.200; Ord No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.210. - Application.
A. Each applicant for a massage technician permit shall make application under penalty of perjury of the
laws of the State of California to the director. Prior to submitting an application, a nonrefundable fee
as established by the city council shall be paid to defray, in part, the costs of investigation and report
required by this article. A copy of the receipt shall accompany the application.
B. Permit fees required under this section shall be in addition to any license, permit or fee required under
any other provision of this Code.
C. The application for permit does not authorize the applicant to practice massage. No work is authorized
until such permit has been granted.
D. Each applicant for a massage technician permit shall submit the following information:
1. Truthful and honest answers to each and every inquiry in section 9.24.040.E.3 through EY,
inclusive;
2. Acceptable written proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.
E. The applicant must furnish proof of passage of the independently prepared and administered national
examination through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
(NCTMB), together with current re -certifications in accordance with NCTMB requirements, a diploma
or certificate of graduation from either a 500-hour resident course of instruction or 500 hours of
cumulative education consisting of no less than a 300-hour resident course, and 200 additional hours
of resident instruction from a recognized school of massage as defined in section 9.24.010, or from an
existing school or institution of learning outside the State of California, together with a certified
transcript of the applicant's school records showing date of enrollment, hours of instruction and
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graduation from a course having at least the minimum requirements prescribed by Article 3 of
Subchapter 3 of Chapter 21 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, wherein the
theory, method, profession and work of massage is taught, and a copy of the school's approval by the
State Board of Education. Alternatively, the provisions of this subsection may be satisfied by the
applicant receiving 300 hours of resident instruction and having membership, or the ability to obtain
membership, in a qualified massage association, as defined in section 9.24.010.J.
F. The massage establishment's full name, address and telephone number where the massage
technician will be employed at a fixed place of business. In the event the applicant seeks to conduct
out call massage services not listed in the original application, an additional application and fee must
be submitted.
G. Such other identification and relevant information as the director may require in order to discover the
truth of the matters herein specified as required to be set forth in the application.
H. Two current full face, portrait photographs of the applicant, two inches by two inches in size.
I. The director may require the applicant to furnish fingerprints when needed for the purpose of
establishing identification. Any required fingerprinting fees will be the responsibility of the applicant.
J. A certificate from a medical doctor licensed to practice in the state stating that the applicant has, within
30 days immediately preceding the date of application, been examined and found to be free of any
contagious or communicable disease.
K. Authorization for the city, its agents and employees to seek information and conduct an investigation
into the truth of the statements set forth in the application shall be required. The chief shall provide
such assistance to the director as may be required to fully investigate the applicant and the truth of the
matters set forth in the application.
L. Authorization to the director that he or she shall have 120 days in which to investigate the application
and background of the applicant. Upon termination of the investigation, the director shall approve or
deny such application in writing.
M. The director, upon completion of the investigation, shall grant the permit if he or she finds in
accordance with section 9.24.040.E.22.a through f, inclusive, and:
The applicant has furnished an acceptable diploma or certificate of graduation from a recognized
school;
The applicant has furnished written proof from a recognized school that the minimum number of
hours of instruction have been completed; or
The applicant is not required to register under the provisions of Penal Code § 290 or similar
criminal statute.
N. If the director, following investigation of the application, determines that the applicant does not fulfill
the requirements as set forth in this section, the director shall deny such application by dated, written
notice forwarded to the applicant's address set forth in the application by certified U.S. mail, return
receipt requested, with a proof of service attached. A new application may not be filed for at least 60
days after such denial. Any applicant for a permit who is refused a permit by the director may appeal
the denial as set forth in section 9.24.440.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.210; Ord No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.220. - Renewal.
A massage technician licensed under this chapter shall file an application to renew the permit 30 days
prior to the date of expiration thereof. Approval shall be contingent upon satisfactory compliance with all
pertinent sections of this article, including a current medical clearance in section 9.24.210.J. A renewal fee
as established by the city council shall be charged to defray, in part, the cost of the renewal investigation
required by this article.
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(Code 1980, § 9.24.220; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.230. - Notification by technician.
If, during the term of a permit, the massage technician has any change in information submitted on the
original or renewal application, the massage technician shall notify the director of such change within ten
business days thereafter, in writing.
(Code 1980,.§ 9.24.230; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
ARTICLE III. - OUT CALL MASSAGE SERVICES
Sec. 9.24.300. - Special endorsement required.
It is unlawful for any massage establishment or massage technician to provide, or to offer to provide,
massage at any location except at the place of business approved for a massage establishment hereunder;
provided, however, that a massage establishment or massage technician may obtain a special
endorsement to the permit issued thereto specifically authorizing out call massage services. This section
shall not apply to certified massage establishments or therapists.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.300; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.310. - Application.
Any massage establishment or massage technician desiring to provide out call massage services shall
submit to the director, together with the requisite nonrefundable fee therefor as established by the city
council, an application to.provide out call massage services within the city. In addition to the requirements
set forth herein pertaining to massage establishment permit or massage technician permit application, as
the case may be, the applicant, and any certified massage establishment or therapist wishing to provide
outcall massage services, shall submit to the director detailed information setting forth the manner and
means of transporting, to and from the premises where out call massage services are to be performed, the
clean, sanitary towels, coverings and linens, sterilized instruments to be utilized, as well as any
supplementary aids, equipment or devices to be utilized and the methods of disposal thereof.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.310; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.320. - Record.
All massage technicians authorized to perform out call massage services hereunder, and all certified
massage therapists, shall keep a written record, at the massage technician's or certified therapist's principal
place of business, of out call massage services performed as required by section 9.24.050.F and shall
include therein the location, by street address, including suite or apartment number, where such services
have been performed.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.320; Ord No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
ARTICLE IV. - PROHIBITED CONDUCT, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 9.24.400. - Prohibited conduct.
A. It is unlawful for any massage technician or certified massage therapist to touch or massage the genital
area of any patron or the breasts of any female patron or for any massage establishment to allow or
permit such massage.
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B. It is unlawful for a massage technician to perform any massage services at any location other than
that location specified on the massage technician permit or pursuant to a valid out call endorsement.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.400; Ord, No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.410. - Suspension pending revocation.
When the grounds for revocation under this chapter are that the permittee is suspected of immoral,
improper, or otherwise objectionable conduct, the permit may be suspended until the revocation hearing
procedure has been completed.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.410; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009)
Sec. 9.24.420. - Revocation of massage establishment permit.
The director may, after notice and hearing, revoke the massage establishment permit of any person,
firm, partnership or corporation holding the same upon receipt of satisfactory evidence that:
A. The permittee has made a material misrepresentation on the permit application;
B. With respect to any massage establishment, but not including a certified massage establishment,
the permittee, any managing responsible employee thereof or any of the persons enumerated in
section 9.24.040.E.12 or 13 has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere
to any charge of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of the enumerated statutes
set forth in section 9.24.040.E.7 or any lesser included offense;
C. The permittee, any managing responsible employee, or any employee, representative, or agent
of the permittee or any massage technician employed by the permittee, has engaged in conduct
constituting a violation of this chapter or of any of the enumerated statutes set forth in section
9.24.040.E.7. The director shall provide the permittee with written notice of the revocation or
proposed revocation by U.S. mail, with a proof of service attached, addressed to the street
address of the massage establishment as shown on the application; or
D. The massage establishment no longer satisfies the approval requirements set forth in section
9.24.040, including, but not limited to, failure of a certified massage establishment to use or
employ only certified massage therapists to provide massage services.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.420; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recoditication), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.430. - Massage technician permit.
The director may revoke the massage technician permit of any person holding the same upon receiving
satisfactory evidence that the permittee has made a material misrepresentation on the permit application
or if the permittee has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any charge of a
violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the enumerated statutes set forth in section
9.24.040.E.7 or to a lesser included offense. The director may, after notice and hearing, revoke the
massage technician permit of any permittee if, on the basis of satisfactory evidence, it shows that the
permittee has engaged in conduct constituting a violation of this chapter or any of the enumerated statutes
set forth in section 9.24.040.E.7. The director shall provide the permittee with written notice of the revocation
by mail, with a proof of service attached, addressed to the permittee at the address of record shown on the
massage technician permit application.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.430; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.440. - Permit denial/revocation appeal procedure.
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A. The applicant or permittee, as the case may be, within ten business days after receipt of denial of an
application for a permit under articles I, If or III of this chapter, or notice of revocation, may file an
appeal with the city clerk to be taken to the hearing officer. In the event an appeal is filed within the
ten-day time frame, a suspension of the permit shall be in effect until the final decision has been
rendered by the hearing officer.
B. If the applicant or permittee fails to file an appeal within the ten-day filing period provided,
denial/revocation shall take effect immediately upon expiration of such filing period. No permit shall be
revoked until after a hearing shall have been held before the hearing officer to determine good cause
for such revocation, Or the appeal filing period has lapsed. It is unlawful for any person to conduct a
massage establishment or carry on the business of massage until the revoked permit has been
reinstated by the hearing officer.
C. Notice of such hearing shall be given in writing and mailed at least ten days prior to the date of the
hearing, by certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested, with a proof of service attached, addressed to
the address listed on the massage or certified massage establishment application, or massage
technician application, as the case may be. The notice shall state the grounds of the complaint and
shall state the time and place where such hearing will be held.
D. After said hearing, the hearing officer shall render a written decision within ten business days from the
date the matter is submitted for decision. The action of the hearing officer shall be final and conclusive.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.440; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.450. - Burden of proof at hearing.
Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the burden is on the city in any hearing under this article
to prove that the determination of the director which is being appealed is reasonable, and not an abuse of
discretion.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.450; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Reeodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.460. - Penalties for violation of ordinance or chapter.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply
with any of the requirements of this chapter. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any
provisions of this chapter or failing to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by
imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every person,
firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any
portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued
or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as
provided in this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.460; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.470. - Civil remedies available.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute,a nuisance and may be abated by
the city through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any
other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.470; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Sec. 9.24.480. - Seve ra b i lity.
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The city council declares that, should any article, provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of
this chapter be declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason
of any preemptive legislation, including, but not limited to, any provision contained in Business and
Professions Code § 4600 et seq., the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of
this chapter shall remain in full force and effect. The provisions of Business and Professions Code §§
4600-4613 shall be deemed to govern over any conflicting provisions contained in this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 9.24.480; Ord. No. 820, § 2, 9-2-2009; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
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13
RESOLUTION NO.16-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00616, REGULATING
THE OPERATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
Recitals.
1. On December 17, 2014, the City Council approved Interim Ordinance No. 872 at a
publicly noticed meeting to conditionally permit new massage establishments in all zones in
which the use was then currently permitted by right. Pursuant to State law, Government Code
Section 65858, Interim Ordinance No. 872 was effective for a period of 45 days from the date of
adoption.
2. On January 21, 2015, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the City Council
approved Interim Ordinance No. 872 A, which extended Ordinance No. 872 for up to 22 months,
15 days, allowing the City additional time to study the possible changes to its massage
regulations. The land use changes included in the interim ordinance will expire on
December 6, 2016.
3. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Municipal Code
Amendment No. DRC2016-00616, as described in the title of this Resolution which is based on
research of massage regulations in other cities across the state as well as the experience
derived from inspections performed by the City's massage task force. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as "the amendment."
4. On August 10, 2016, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the amendment and concluded said hearing on that
date.
5. 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 above -referenced public hearing, including all written and oral
evidence presented, this Commission hereby finds the amendment is consistent with the
general plan goals, policies, and implementation programs because it will provide for the orderly
development and operation of massage establishments in a manner that is compatible with
surrounding land uses.
3. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is amendment
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA which is the
general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-46
DRC2016-00616 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT — MASSAGE REGULATIONS
AUGUST 10, 2016
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effect on the environment, and CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because
the amendment will not expand the number or types of zoning districts in which massage
establishments will be allowed to operate in the City. Therefore, there is no possibility that this
Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has
reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own
independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment No.
DRC2016-00616 as outlined below.
Table 17.30.030-1 shall be amended as follows:
TABLE 17.30.030-1 ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY
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(12) Massage establishment permit required. see additional regulations Tor massage esravusrunerns m uridptcr
5.18.
Section 17.32.020 shall be amended as follows
Section 17.32.020 Allowed Use Descriptions
E. Retail, Service, and Office Uses.
35. Massage Establishment. Any establishment whose primary function is to provide
massage services to customers and where all massage therapists and practitioners
are certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.
36. Massage Establishment, Ancillary. Any establishment where customers can receive
massage services where the gross floor area of the business dedicated to massage
services is less than 10% of the gross floor area and where all massage therapists
and practitioners are certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.
Section 17.020.080 shall be deleted in its entirety.
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 16-46
DRC2016-00616 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT — MASSAGE REGULATIONS
AUGUST 10, 2016
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
F-W
ATTEST:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
Candyce 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 10th day of August 2016, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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STAFF REPORT
P1.ANNINGDEPARTMEN'T
Date: August 10, 2016
To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director
By: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner
1
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
Subject: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00563 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
- A supplement to Development Code Update DRC2010-00571 amending Title 17
(Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to revise development
standards for the Mixed Use (MU) District by removing maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
requirements. The City Council adopted a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
this project on October 21, 2015. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no
further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or
minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution
recommending the City Council approve Development Code Amendment DRC2016-00563.
BACKGROUND: On October 21, 2015, the City Council approved Development Code Amendment
DRC2015-00421 to establish development standards specifically applicable to the Mixed Use (MU) land
use district. These development standards were incorporated into Development Code Table 17.36.020-2
(Exhibit A) and included: reduced building setbacks, maximum building height, maximum density, minimum
landscape coverage, and a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The development standards relating to
building setback, height, and density will allow for higher density developments consistent with the MU
District; however, the FAR requirement imposes an undue restriction on lot coverage that is in opposition
to the intent of the other newly established development standards.
ANALYSIS: Development Code Section 17.126.020 defines Floor Area Ratio (FAR) — and illustrates FAR
in Figure 17.126.020-6 — as "The ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and
gross site area. It includes all occupiable floors of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit of
measure" (Exhibit B). The FAR expresses the relationship between the amount of usable floor area
permitted in a building (or buildings) and the area of the lot on which the building stands; the FAR
calculation does not include garage or carport floor area. FAR is obtained by dividing the combined gross
occupiable floor area of the building by the gross area of the site and is usually expressed as a decimal
fraction (for example, 0.5 or 1.0). A FAR of 1.0 means that the developer is allowed to build the equivalent
of a one-story building over the entire lot, or a 2-story over half the lot. A FAR of 2.0 means the developer
is allowed to build the equivalent of a two-story building over the entire lot, or a 4-story over half the lot.
Through this standard, the FAR functions as the principal means of preventing a project from becoming
over built resulting in a large, out -of -proportion building that is incompatible with adjacent land uses,
structures, and improvements.
The Development Code establishes a FAR requirement for various commercial and industrial land use
districts; however, no FAR requirement is established for residential land use districts. Development Code
requirements for the maximum ratio of building floor area to lot square footage for various land use districts,
as well as the newly adopted Mixed Use (MU) District FAR, are shown in the following table.
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Land"-. District
.:
Floor Area Ratio (FAR o�
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Maximum Ratio of Bwldingrto Lot Square Footage
Table 17.36.020-2 — Mixed Use Zoning Districts
Mixed Use (MU) 1
1.0
Table 17.36.030-1 Commercial and Office Zoning Districts
Office Professional (OP)
40%- 100%
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
25%-35%
General Commercial (GC)
25% - 35%
Specialty Commercial (SC)
n/a
Community Commercial (CC)
n/a
Regional Related Commercial (RRC)
n/a
Commercial Office (CO)l
Table 17.36.040-1 Industrial Zoning Districts
Industrial Park (IP)2.3
40% - 60%
General Industrial (GI)
50% - 60%
Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MI/HI)
n/a
Heavy Industrial (HI)
40% - 50%
1. The Development Code does not define the Commercial Office (CO) District FAR.
2. General Plan Table LU-17 identifies a maximum FAR of 1.0 within the Haven Avenue Overlay District.
3. Hotels within the IP District have a FAR of 1.0.
A problem encountered with imposing a FAR of 1.0 in the MU District is that due to the minimum residential
unit sizes required by the Development Code, no property will be able to competitively develop at the
higher land use density permitted in the MU District (i.e., 50 du/ac). As an example, consider the following
table, which considers the development of a 2-acre lot at the maximum density of 50 units per acre. This
site would contain 87,120 square feet and at a FAR of 1.0 would limit site development to 87,120 square
feet of occupiable floor area.
F.AR�Exam le;
Site Acreage
2.0
Site S are Feet
87,120
Dwelling Units/Per Acre
50 du/ac
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Unit Mix rF
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Unif,Size?�T,
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Total Square Feet Per Unit
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Efficiency/Studio
25
550 s . ft.
13,750
1 Bedroom
25
1 650 s . ft.
16,250
2 Bedroom
25
800 s . ft.
20,000
3 Bedroom
25
950 s . ft.
23,760
100 Units
73,750
FAR Calculation — 73,750/87,120 = 0.85
1. Develo ment Code Table 17.36.010-1.
Although this scenario depicts a demonstrated FAR of 0.85, which is below the FAR 1.0 maximum ratio; it
does not take into consideration other on -site amenities such as a leasing office, fitness center, recreation
facility, or interior hallways. These additional amenities could easily increase the project FAR above 1.0.
Additionally, because this example only contemplates the minimum allowable square footages per Code
for the residential component and does not consider the potential for a second use as required by the
Mixed Use Standards such as commercial development, it is likely to exceed a FAR of 1.0. The FAR of
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1.0 limits the marketability of future mixed -use developments in the MU district by artificially controlling the
unit size and unit mix, and the level of on -site amenities, thereby making residential developments in the
MU District less commercially competitive with residential developments in nearby residential land use
districts. Additionally, it causes less flexibility for creative design and land use mixes as it potentially limits
maximum floor area and massing. The development of projects in the MU District will still be regulated by
applicable development standards including building height, setback, landscaping, and density, and these
standards will be evaluated on a case- by -case basis as development applications are submitted.
Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the City adopted a Negative Declaration on October 21, 2015, in connection with
the City's approval of Development Review DRC2015-00421. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with
subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. No substantial changes are proposed to the
project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; no substantial changes have
occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously reviewed that indicates new or more
severe environmental impacts; no new important information shows the project will have new or more
severe impacts than previously considered; and no additional mitigation measures are now feasible to
reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. On
October 21, 2015, the City adopted a Negative Declaration regarding a Development Code update for
development standards for Mixed Use Districts. The proposed Code amendment is limited to the adoption
of a text amendment to the Development Code to eliminate the maximum Floor Area Ratio requirement
for Mixed Use Districts and does not involve a site -specific project, and the adoption of the amendment
does not preclude the review by the City of any project that results from this amendment. Accordingly,
there have been no substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the project which
would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous Negative Declaration. Staff
further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous
Negative Declaration, not have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or
different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of
less -than -significant.
Additionally, when an application for a site -specific project is submitted for review by the City, the City will
conduct a project -and site -specific environmental assessment. At that time, based upon the specific
calculated Floor Area,Ratio of the project and any associated potential impacts, the applicant will be
required to submit environmental studies that analyzes the impact(s) (if any) to, for example, air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site -specific
project. On a case -by -case review of each project, the appropriate environmental document will be
prepared to address project -specific impacts.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper in a large, 1/8th page legal ad. No comments have been received to date.
Respectfully submi
tted,
Candyce urnett
Planning Director
CB:TG/ls
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Table 17.36.020-2
Exhibit B - Section 17.126 — Floor Area Ratio Definition
Resolution of Approval for Development Code Amendment DRC2016-00563
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TABLE 17.36.020-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Development Standard
Mu
Site/Lot Area (minimum) (1)
n/a
Lot Width/Depth (minimum)
n/a
Allowed Density (dwelling units per acre)
Minimum Density
n/a
Maximum Density
50 units/acre
Land Use Mix (2)
Project shall incorporate a minimum of two of the following
types of land uses:
Commercial, Office, Institutional, Residential, LiveMork
Setbacks'(3)(4)
Street Yard (Major/Special Boulevard)
50% - 75% reduction of streetscape requirements(7)
Street Yard (Secondary/Collector)
50% - 75% reduction of streetscape requirements(7)
Street Yard (Local Streets)
75% - 100% reduction of streetscape requirements (7)
Rear Yard (adjacent to residential)
Match rear yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Rear Yard (adjacent to commercial or
industrial)
0 feet (5)
Interior Side (adjacent to residential)
Match side yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Interior Side (adjacent to commercial
or industrial)
5 feet
Distance Between Buildings
Primary Buildings
Minimum per Building Code requirements
Accessory Buildings
Building Height (maximum in feet) (6)
Primary Buildings
75 feet maximum
Accessory Buildings
Not to exceed primary building height
Floor Area Ratio (maximum ratio of building to lot square footage)
Floor Area Ratio
1.0 max
Open Space Requirement (minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project)
Landscape Area (overall net area)
10% minimum
Open Space Requirements
Minimum of 150 square feet/unit
See Section 17.36.020 (D) for additional requirements
Recreation Area/Facility
Required per Section 17.36.010 (E)
Parking Requirement
Parking Spaces
E
See Table 17.64.050-1
NOTE: A parking study is required for all Mixed Use projects
per Section 17.64.060(D)
EXHIBIT A Item F-5
Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article Vill, Chapter 17.126
Floor Area, Gross. The sum of the gross horizontal areas of average floors of a building
measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of a wall separating two
buildings, but not including interior parking space, loading space for motor vehicles, or any space
where the floor -to -ceiling height is less than six feet (6).
Floor Area Ratio. The ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and
gross site area. It includes all occupiable floors of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit
of measure. For example, a multi -story building with a total floor area of one hundred thousand
(100,000) square feet on a fifty thousand (50,000) square foot lot will have a floor area ratio (FAR)
of 2.0. The following are examples of how a building with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet
can be configured on a 50,000 square foot lot to achieve a FAR of 2.0. See Figure 17.126.020-6
(Floor Area Ratio).
100% Lot Coverage:
• 50,000 sf Floor Plate
• 2 Stories
17.126.020-6 FLOOR AREA RATIO
50% Lot Coverage:
• 25,000 sf Floor Plate
4 Stories
25% Lot Coverage:
• 12,500 sf Floor Plate
• 8 Stories
Frontage. The side of a lot abutting a street, the front lot line, except the side of a corner lot.
Front Lot Line. See Lot Line, Front.
Front Wall. See Wall, Front.
Garbage. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, storage, sale, preparation,
cooking, and serving of foods.
General Plan. The General Plan of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, including all maps, reports,
and related plan elements adopted by the City Council.
Glare. The effect produced by brightness sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in
visual performance and visibility.
Grade.
• The lowest horizontal elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk
at a point where height is to be measured.
• The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface.
17.126-7
EXHIBIT 13 Item F-6
RESOLUTION NO.16-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00563, A
SUPPLEMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE DRC2010-00571
AMENDING TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE MIXED USE (MU) DISTRICT BY REMOVING
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) REQUIREMENTS.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code
Amendment DRC2016-00563, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On August 10, 2016, 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.
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 the Planning Commission during
the above -referenced public hearing on August 10, 2016, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. On October 21, 2015, the City Council adopted Development Code Amendment
DRC2015-00421 to establish development standards for the Mixed Use (MU) District; and
C. Based on feedback received since the effective date of the adoption of
Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00421, the City prepared an amendment to delete
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirements from the Mixed Use (MU) District, which is included as
Attachment 1 to this Resolution and is hereby incorporated by this reference as if set forth in full;
and
d. Development Code Amendment DRC2016-00563 conforms to and does not
conflict with the General Plan, including without limitation, the Land Use Element thereof, and will
provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan; and
e. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment
since this amendment does not propose development. New development is required to be
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reviewed by the Planning Department on a case -by -case basis. This will include a review of any
potential impacts each individual project may have on the environment.
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. 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. This update complies with Policy LU-4.1 in the General Plan, in
that the amendment promotes Mixed Use development; and
b. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Development
Code. The proposed Mixed Use standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, building height,
parking, landscaping and open space, will provide further direction for the development of Mixed
Use sites. The deletion of the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement removes an undue restriction
on the development of Mixed Use sites; and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. This amendment does
not propose development. New development is required to be reviewed by the Planning
Department on a case -by -case basis and is required to not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan, which
encourages Mixed Use development within the City's designated Mixed Use areas. The
amendment involves the modification of Mixed Use development standards, which will facilitate
in the development of properties in the Mixed Use (MU) Districts.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City adopted a Negative Declaration on October 21, 2015, in connection
with the City's approval of Development Review DRC2015-00421. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in
connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. No substantial changes
are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; no
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; no new important information
shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; and no
additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation
measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. On October 21, 2015, the City
adopted a Negative Declaration regarding a Development Code update for development
standards for Mixed Use Districts. The proposed Code amendment is limited to the adoption of
a text amendment to the Development Code to eliminate the maximum Floor Area Ratio
requirement for Mixed Use Districts and does not involve a site -specific project, and the adoption
of the amendment does not preclude the review by the City of any project that results from this
amendment. Accordingly, there have been no substantial changes to the project or the
circumstances surrounding the project which would create new or more severe impacts than
those evaluated in the previous Negative Declaration. Staff further finds that the project will not
have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration, not have
Item F —8
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.16-43
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00563 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
August 10, 2016
Page 3
more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation measures
are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less -than -significant.
Additionally, when an application for a site -specific project is submitted for review by the City, the
City will conduct a project -and site -specific environmental assessment. At that time, based upon
the specific calculated Floor Area Ratio of the project and any associated potential impacts, the
applicant will be required to submit environmental studies that analyzes the impact(s) (if any) to,
for example, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and
transportation/traffic caused by the site -specific project. On a case -by -case review of each
project, the appropriate environmental document will be prepared to address project -specific
impacts.
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 Development Code
Amendment DRC2016-00563 as indicated in Attachment 1.
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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ATTEST:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
Candyce Burnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission 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 10th day of August 2016, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Item F —9
Attachment 1
Text Amendments to the Development Code
Article III —Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards
Table 17.36.020-2 of the Development Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
TABLE 17.36.020-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Development Standard
MU
Site/Lot Area (minimum) )1)
n/a
Lot Width/Depth (minimum)
n/a
Allowed Density (dwelling units per acre)
Minimum Density
n/a
Maximum Density
50 units/acre
Land Use Mix )2)
Project shall incorporate a minimum of two of the following types of
land uses:
Commercial, Office, Institutional, Residential, Live/Work
Setbacks (3)(4)
Street Yard (Major/Special
Boulevard)
50% - 75% reduction of streetscape requirements (7)
Street Yard (Secondary/Collector)
50% - 75% reduction of streetscape requirements )7)
Street Yard (Local Streets)
75% - 100% reduction of streetscape requirements (7)
Rear Yard (adjacent to residential)
Match rear yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Rear Yard (adjacent to commercial
or industrial)
0 feet t5j
Interior Side (adjacent to
residential)
Match side yard setback requirements of adjacent base district
Interior Side (adjacent to
commercial or industrial)
5 feet
Distance Between Buildings
Primary Buildings
Minimum per Building Code requirements
Accessory Buildings
Building Height (maximum in feet) ta)
Primary Buildings
75 feet maximum
Accessory Buildings
Not to exceed primary building height
in ratio -of building to lot square footage)
Floor AFea Rati
1 1-$fi133f
Open Space Requirement (minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project)
Landscape Area (overall net area)
10% minimum
Open Space Requirements
Minimum of 150 square feet/unit
See Section 17.36.020 (D) for additional requirements
Recreation Area/Facility
Required per Section 17.36.010 (E)
Parking Requirement
Parking Spaces
See Table 17.64.050-1
NOTE: A parking study is required for all Mixed Use projects per
Section 17.64.060(D)
Table Notes:
(11 On existing lots of record parcels less than three (3) acres or less than the required minimum frontage may only be develooed
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