HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-33 - Resolutions - A Proposed General Plan Amendment RESOLUTION NO. 16-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00887, A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO 1) TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF
MULTIPLE PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY, GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD NEAR THE INTERSECTIONS OF EAST AVENUE,
ETIWANDA AVENUE, HAVEN AVENUE, AND VINEYARD AVENUE, AND
NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF ETIWANDA
AVENUE AND CANDLEWOOD STREET, FROM THEIR EXISTING
DESIGNATIONS OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL PARK, OR
OFFICE (DEPENDING ON THE PARCEL) TO MIXED USE; 2) TO REVISE
TABLES LU-1, DELETE TABLES LU-3 THROUGH LU-8, AND LU-10
THROUGH LU-14 OF THE GENERAL PLAN THAT DESCRIBE THE USES
AND DEVELOPMENT RANGES PERMITTED WITHIN EACH AREA
DESIGNATED FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AND TO CORRECT
NUMBERING OF TABLE LU-9; 3) REVISE TABLES LU-15 THROUGH LU-18
THAT SUMMARIZE AND DESCRIBE THE BUILD-OUT CAPACITY FOR EACH
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION THROUGHOUT THE CITY; 4) REVISE
FIGURES LU-2 AND LU-3 OF THE GENERAL PLAN THAT IDENTIFY THE
(EXISTING AND ADDED) LOCATIONS OF THE PARCELS THAT ARE
DESIGNATED FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; 5) REVISE TEXT
ASSOCIATED WITH THESE TABLES AND FIGURES;AND 6)TO CORRECT
ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND OMISSIONS WITHIN THE EXISTING
TEXT ASSOCIATED WITH THESE TABLES AND FIGURES, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF; APNS: 0207-211-05, 0207-211-42
THROUGH -46, 0208-353-01 THROUGH -03, 1100-031-06, -07; 1100-041-01
THROUGH-03, 1090-601-04,-06 THROUGH-08, 1090-601-20 AND-21, 1100-
161-01 THROUGH-03, 0229-311-14 AND-15, 1100-191-04,AND 1100-201-03,
-04, -06, AND -07.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for the approval of General Plan
Amendment DRC2015-00887 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of February 2016 the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga continued the item to April 27, 2016 to allow Staff to conduct additional
research and analysis, and to further develop the Staff Report and the related exhibits.
3. On the 27th day of April 2016 the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga continued the item to May 11, 2016 to allow Staff to continue to conduct
additional research and analysis, and to further develop the Staff Report and the related exhibits.
4. On the 11th day of May 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.
5. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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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 May 11, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properties located within the City; and
b. The 2010 General Plan, adopted May 19, 2010, currently designates multiple
parcels as Mixed Use. These parcels are generally grouped in thirteen (13) "Mixed Use Areas" at
various locations in the City as shown in Figure LU-3 of the General Plan. The majority of these
Mixed Use Areas are generally located along Foothill Boulevard and near intersections of streets
with major, north-south streets such as Archibald Avenue, Haven Avenue, and Milliken Avenue; and
c. The subject parcels are generally located along Foothill Boulevard near the
intersections of East Avenue, Etiwanda Avenue, Haven Avenue,and Vineyard Avenue,and near the
southeast corner of the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street, and are grouped
into seven (7) proposed Mixed Use Areas; and
d. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will change the land use
designations of thirty(30) parcels,with a combined area of about 67 acres,within the City from their
existing designations of General Commercial, Industrial Park, or Office(depending on the parcel)to
Mixed Use. The subject parcels will be grouped into seven (7) MU Areas and will be numbered to
follow the"list"of the thirteen (13)existing MU Areas, i.e. Mixed Use Areas#14—20, in the General
Plan, Figures LU-2 (Land Use Plan) and LU-3 (Mixed Use Areas). The parcels subject to the
amendment are as shown in Exhibit C, D, and E of the Staff Report and in Attachments A and B of
this Resolution; and
e. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will revise Tables LU-1, delete
Tables LU-3 through LU-8, and LU-10 through LU-14 of the General Plan that describe the uses and
development ranges permitted within each area designated for Mixed Use development and to
correct numbering of Table LU-9(as shown in Exhibit G of the Staff Report and Attachment C of this
Resolution). These tables are proposed to be deleted as they do not provide enough flexibility for
the City to determine the appropriate uses and range of development within the applicable MU
Areas. Tables LU-2 and -9 will remain unchanged as they apply to MU Areas within, and are
regulated by, separate Specific Plans; and
f. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will revise Tables LU-15 through
LU-18 that summarize and describe the build-out capacity for each land use classification
throughout the City to account for the added MU Areas. These tables,and tables LU-19 through LU-
24,will also be renumbered to reflect the deletion of Tables LU-3 through LU-8, and LU-10 through
LU-14 (as shown in Exhibit G of the Staff Report and Attachment C of this Resolution); and
g. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will revise Figures LU-2 and LU-3 of
the General Plan to identify the(existing and added) locations of the parcels that are designated for
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Mixed Use development. The parcels subject to the amendment are as shown in Exhibit C and E of
the Staff Report and in Attachments A and B of this Resolution; and
h. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will revise text associated with the
above-noted tables and figures as shown in Exhibit G of the Staff Report and Attachment C of this
Resolution; and
i. The proposed amendment to the General Plan will correct any typographical errors
and omissions within the existing text associated with the above-noted tables and figures; and
j. Amendments to the Zoning Map are not proposed at this time. The zoning
designations of the parcels subject to this General Plan Amendment will remain unchanged. When
a proposal for development within each new MU Area is submitted,the applicant will be required to
submit an application for a Zoning Map Amendment for consistency with the General Plan.
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. That the subject properties are suitable for mixed use development as most of them
are located along Foothill Boulevard; are near a bus transit corridor and provide the best potential
for transit-oriented development (TOD); are in close proximity to existing MU Areas; and/or the
owners of the subject parcels have approached the City with proposals for development and have
expressed interest in mixed use development; and
b. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with the
General Plan. The proposed amendment promotes the goals and policies of the Land Use Element
of the General Plan as it will facilitate sustainable and attractive in-fill development that is accessible
to pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and automobiles. Also, it will encourage the establishment of a
pedestrian-friendly Foothill Boulevard corridor that will facilitate transit use and provide a range of
commercial destinations; and
c. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would not have significant impacts on
the environment. The proposed amendment affects the City as a whole and does not apply to a
specific project site. Project-specific environmental analysis will be conducted by the City at the time
applications for development are submitted for review. Future development of the subject parcels
will be required to comply with the technical standards (building setbacks, building height, parking
requirements, landscape coverage,etc.),design standards(architecture,site design,etc.), allowable
land uses, and/or performance standards (noise, odors, hazardous materials, etc.) that apply to
mixed use development.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application,the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends the City Council adopt a Negative
Declaration, based upon the findings as follows:
a. 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 there would
be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment as this
amendment affects the City as a whole, does not apply to a specific project site, and project-specific
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environmental analysis will be conducted by the City at the time applications for development of
each subject parcel (or parcels if grouped together) are submitted for review as required by the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that determination, a draft Negative
Declaration was prepared. The State Clearinghouse number for the draft Negative Declaration is
SCH#2016011059.
Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt
the Negative Declaration. The comment period began on January 25, 2016 and concluded on
February 23, 2016. Staff received a letter dated February 11, 2016 from the City of Upland
indicating that they had "no comments at this time." On February 23, 2016, Staff received a
comment letter from the City of Fontana which cited inadequacies in the description of the General
Plan Amendment and the analysis of the environmental impacts of the project. The City of Fontana
requested that the Initial Study be revised accordingly and be re-circulated for review.
Staff subsequently revised the description of the project in the Initial Study. Staff concluded that the
project is the adoption of an amendment to the General Plan 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. All parcels identified in the project description have land use
designations that currently allow development. Except for APN: 1100-191-04, as discussed in the
analysis above, none of the subject parcels are currently designated as, for example, open space,
where no (or very limited) development could occur. The amendment only changes the type of
development that would be permitted.As development was expected to occur on those parcels,the
overall impacts were considered in the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan adopted in
2010. Additionally, under the Mixed Use land use designation, uses that would be allowed in future
development projects would be comparable to the uses that are currently allowed within the existing
land use designations.
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. The applicant will be required to
submit environmental studies that analyze 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. Based on the findings contained in the revised Initial
Study, City staff determined that there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have
a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a revised draft Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period
and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it,
finds: (i)that the Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that there is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The
Planning Commission further finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment
and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration.
c. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and all other
materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's
recommendation is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730,telephone
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(909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1,2,3 and 4 above,the
Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment
DRC2015-00887 as shown in Attachments A, B, and C incorporated herein.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MAY 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyce j urnett, 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 11th day of May 2016, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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Land Use
In Rancho Cucamonga, vacant land has become a scarce resource. Land use
decisions must be carefully crafted to protect established residential neighborhoods
and plan for appropriate infill development while connecting land uses and
transportation modes. These key objectives provide the framework for the City's land
use strategies.
Land use is a term that describes different types of activities that occur in a particular
area. For example, some areas in Rancho Cucamonga contain homes while other
areas contain stores, warehouses, parks, or schools. In some places, like Victoria
Gardens, a mixture of uses creates an active and vital commercial and cultural
center. This Land Use section describes the general location, type, and intensity of
development throughout Rancho Cucamonga.
The maps, graphics, and text in this section also define the distribution, intensity, and
preferred form of land uses within residential neighborhoods, along key corridors, and
on specific sites. The Land Use Policy Map (Figure LU-1) presents a pictorial
representation of land use policy. Cumulatively, these policies will shape future
development to maintain and enhance all areas of Rancho Cucamonga.
Planning Context
The pattern of development within Rancho Cucamonga is characterized by
essentially a north/south split roughly along Foothill Boulevard. The northern two-
thirds of the City are predominately residential, while the southern third is largely
industrial. Commercial centers are primarily clustered along Foothill Boulevard, Base
Line Road, and several other major roadways. The northern edge of the Sphere of
Influence is dominated by open space and hillside terrain. Table LU-1 identifies the
land use distribution for the City and Sphere of Influence by general categories as of
2009.
Table LU-1: Land Use Distribution - 2009
City Sphere of Total Percent of
Land Use Influence
Acres Acres ! Total
Acres s
Residential 10,310 125 10,435 39.3%
Commercial 660 -- 660 2.5%
Mixed Use, `' 702 -- 702 2.6%
Industrial 3,203 3,203 12.1%
Public Facilitie11111x 1,656 1,448 3,104 11.7%
Schools 536 536 2.0%
Parks 347 -- 347 1.3%
Open Space and Conservation � i 707 1,186 1,893 7.1
Vacant 2503 3,168 5,671 21.4%
Total °'., P`20,624 5,927 26,551 100.0%
Source:Rancho Cucamonga GIS data,2009.
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• Development approaches will involve a variety of scales and spaces to
provide interest and diversity.
• An integrated circulation system of arterial access, internal circulation,
parking facilities, pedestrian pathways, bicycle routes, transit stops (where
applicable), and related signage will be provided. Movement among uses
within a district will be possible without forcing patrons to use adjacent
arterial highways.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles will be
integrated into development approaches to provide both the reality and
perception of public safety.
• Adequate emergency vehicle access will be provided to address public
safety needs.
• All development will provide a unique and engaging experience for residents
and visitors to the City, similar to those often found in older, walkable towns
and cities.
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Each application of the Mixed Use designation on the Land Use Plan has a specific
intent, and the designation includes guidance tailored to the individual area. Flexibility
is provided in the ranges to permitallowed, and combinations of uses are permitted at
a variety of intensities. Each of the Mixed Use areas discussed below include a
description of the area and the uses that are allowed. Tables LU-2 throughand Table
LU-1-43 identify themore specific standards for the Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors
and Industrial Area Specific Plan (Subarea 18) Mixed Use areas. Unless otherwise
specified, the most intensive combination is the most desirable.
The successful application of Mixed Use provisions inherently favors large area
master planning allowing for greater development flexibility. Such master planning
generally requires consolidated ownership or partnership agreements within the
Planning Area. Mixed Use planning over fragmented ownership patterns and smaller
project area size is problematic. Consolidation for development of Mixed Use projects
is strongly encouraged. Alternatively, development proposals that contain fragmented
ownership patterns within a Mixed Use area should be required to master plan
adjoining areas outside of the proponent's site. The Mixed Use areas include
(numbers correspond with Figure LU-3):
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LU-16 RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN
1. Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors 11. Western Gateway(Bear Gulch
Area)
2. Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and
Haven Avenue) 12. Foothill Boulevard and Cucamonga
Channel Site
3. Terra Vista
13. Historic Alta Loma (Amethyst Site)
4. Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa
Avenue and Center Avenue 14. Southwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
5. Foothill Boulevard between Archibald
Avenue and Hellman Avenue 15. Southeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Haven Avenue
6. Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue
and Hampshire Street 16. Southeast corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Candlewood Street
7. Foothill Boulevard and Mayten
Avenue 17. Northwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue
8. Industrial Area Specific Plan (Sub-
Area 18) 18. Northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue
9. Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek
Channel 19. Southeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue
10. Haven Avenue and Church Street
Site 20. Northwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and East Avenue
Industrial Designations
Industrial areas in Rancho Cucamonga benefit from their strategic location near the I-
15 and 1-10 freeways, the Metrolink station, and railway lines. A variety of light
industrial, business park, office, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and similar business
and industrial uses have been established, providing diverse employment
opportunities for residents throughout the Inland Empire. Three Industrial
designations are established that continue to provide many industrial development
opportunities.
Industrial Park(Probable FAR of 0.40 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) ;' � f
The Industrial Park designation accommodates master-planned _,
concentrations of light industrial, research and development
businesses, green technology, and general and medical office
uses. The designation also allows for limited convenience goods 111
and services for employees and visitors. Industrial Park uses are
typically labor intensive, meaning that the number of employees
per acre is higher than uses involving mostly manufacturing or 1
warehousing. The Industrial Park designation applies to major LT,,e
traffic corridors in the City, including 4th Street, Haven Avenue, "'� ° — �.� �
Arrow Highway, and Foothill Boulevard, near the largest
concentrations of civic and commercial activity. Industrial Park
General Industrial (Probable FAR of 0.50 and Maximum FAR of
0.60)
The General Industrial designation permits a wide range of industrial activities that
include manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, wholesale supply, heavy commercial,
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN LU-17
parkland owned by the City. Parklands include traditional neighborhood-level and
community-level parks, as well as multi-purpose recreation-oriented lands such as
the Epicenter and Central Park. Planned park sites are identified generally in areas
where future residential development will occur. The location of future parks will be
further defined by detailed neighborhood site planning and the City's desire to locate
new parks adjacent to and integrated with school sites. The City also controls 130
acres of undeveloped parkland not including undeveloped trail acreage.
Land Use Overlays
To add additional flexibility for land development while maintaining other community
goals and priorities, the City has created overlay zones for very specific areas. These
include the Haven Avenue Office District, the Equestrian/Rural Area, and the Master
Plan Overlay. The benefit of overlay zones is the ability to customize development
agreements to achieve higher standards and appropriate densities that support the
overall goals of the district. In addition to these, the Development Code also includes
a Senior Housing Overlay District and the Hillside Overlay District.
Haven Avenue Office Overlay
The Haven Avenue Office Overlay District provides an area for intensive, high-quality
office development at this highly visible community gateway. A progressive,
sophisticated, and urban style of development is required for the area, which is
envisioned as the City's premier office corridor. Haven Avenue has a unique
combination of access to 1-10 and LA/Ontario International Airport, making it an ideal
location for high-end office development.
Equestrian/Rural Overlay
The Equestrian/Rural Overlay District allows for the keeping of horses and other farm
animals, subject to regulations specified in the Development Code. All new
developments within this overlay zone are required to provide community and local
trails for equestrian use in accordance with the Hiking and Riding Trails Plan (see
Chapter 5, Community Services). Properties designated as Very Low Residential are
also subject to the Equestrian/Rural Overlay regulations.
Master Plan Overlay
The Master Plan Overlay District provides a tool to look beyond the limits of a
particular property to solve area- or district-wide circulation, drainage, and
neighborhood compatibility issues. The Master Plan Overlay creates an opportunity
for the City to address the special or unique needs or characteristics of certain areas
so designated by the General Plan, to ensure a harmonious relationship between
existing and proposed uses, and to coordinate and promote the community
improvement efforts of both private and public resources. The requirement for
implementation of a project using the Master Plan Overlay is to prepare a conceptual
master plan as a precursor to entitlement approval. Figure LU-2 identifies the
locations of the Master Plan Overlays.
Planning Direction for Mixed Use Areas
Mixed Use designations assume a significant role in this General Plan. The majority
of these designations are arrayed along Foothill Boulevard near major street
intersections. Their location is of critical importance because Foothill Boulevard is
one of the City's core commercial corridors. Additional mixed use areas are located
along bus routes (and bus stops), near the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station,
and historic downtown Alta Loma. These locations are important as they are areas of
more intense commercial activity, interest, or opportunities.
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use mix, to each individual area as described in the following sections. The land use
percentages shown in each of the tables arc to be used as guidelines only; the
high quality development.
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Table LU-2: Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors Land Use Mix
Percent Acreage Range Estimated"Most
Land Use Range Density(du/acre) Case"Acres/Dwelling
Dwelling Unit Range Units(du)
Commercial—retail, service
commercial, office,tourist 20%-41% 99-209 acres 222 acres
commercial
Public/Quasi Public—
performing arts center,trails, 5%- 12% 26-61 acres 40 acres
landscape/hardscape, public
spaces
77-153 acres @ 98 acres @
Residential 15%-30% 14 du/acre2 14 du/acre2
788 to 1,852 du 1,082 du
Residential/Mixed Use 3-21 acres 3 acres @
Main Street Area 0%-4% 14-100 du/acre 100 du/acre
290 du 290 du
32 acres 32 acres @
Residential Low Medium 6% 4-8 du/acre 8 du/acre
128 to 256 du 208 dui
Total Residential1 21%-36% 112-206 acres 133 acres
1,206 to 2,398 du 1,580 du
Rights-of-way— 20%-25% 102-128 acres 115 acres
collector/local roads
Totals 100% 510 acres 510 acres
Notes:
1. The acreage in this category also includes land for local park and school purposes.
2. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 20 du/ac as long
as the total of 1,082 dwelling units is not exceeded.
3. Indicates target dwelling units based on historic City experience where development
occurs midway between 50-75%of the range.
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Figure LU-3: Mixed Use Areas
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Mixed Use: Town Center (Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue)
The Town Center Mixed Use Area (#2 on Figure LU-3) functions as a vibrant
community activity center at the southwestern corner of the Haven Avenue and
Foothill Boulevard intersection. The other three corners are comprised of a mix of
public service, commercial, office, and historic uses. The intent of the Mixed Use
designation at this location is to:
• Complete and strengthen the town center complex with complementary,
community-oriented uses.
■ Introduce a distinct, intensified, Mixed Use development project that
maximizes the potential of this key site and relates to surrounding uses in the
node.
■ Reinforce the Haven Avenue office corridor and anchor it at the north end.
■ Contribute to a unique architectural presence by providing a design contrast
to the City Hall/County Courthouse facilities, Town Center commercial
complex, and the historic Virginia Dare winery building.
The primary, but not exclusive uses is are shown in Table LU 3 Multi-family
Residential and Commercial Office, within the Town Center node at Foothill
Boulevard and Haven Avenue. Office uses, when completed, will be located along
Haven Avenue and will provide convenient pedestrian access to nearby commercial
and civic uses. Commercial uses include specialty restaurants, cafes, small retail
stores, and other service commercial uses catering to the large employee population
along Haven Avenue and the nearby industrial area. The design and façade
treatment of commercial uses complement and provide visual interest. Common
outdoor spaces provide comfort and shelter within an attractive
landscaped/hardscaped setting, and connect to the Foothill Boulevard and Haven
Avenue intersection.
Public/Quasi Public uses complement the City Hall and the County Gcourthouse
facilities. Government offices, community meeting facilities, and a public plaza or
sculpture garden represent some of the possibilities. Public spaces provide
connections, both physically and visually, to other uses within the Town Center node.
This area offers a special opportunity to reflect a strong visual recognition of the
vineyard historical heritage in this central portion of the City; this topic is also
discussed in the Community Design section of this Chapter.
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Residential uses are an integral part of the development, oriented to the Town Center
node. The location is well suited for workers seeking condominiums and higher-end
apartments close to jobs and community services. Pedestrian connections between
residential and non-residential uses are lined with open space paseos and well-
lighted paths.
components have been completed.
Table LU 3: Mixed Use: Town Center (Foothill Boulevard and
Haven Avenue}
Acreage-Range E-stirnated"Most
Land-Use Percent Average-Density Case"
Range 1 (A:Macre-) Acres/Dwelling
Dwelling-Unit-Range Units-(du)
Gommersiai--retail, service
eemrneceial;support office, 10% 15°A° 3 5 acres 5 acres
tour+st-eomrnerciat
Office professional 30°1 50% 10 15 acres 15 acres
RlicIQuasi Public
0 10% 0 3 acres 1 acre
institutional
8 10 acres@ 9-acres @
Residential 25% 35°/. 11 du/acre} 11 du/acre;
112 to 110 du 126 du
Ricollector/local c/a o roads
� 1 acres 1 acre
Totals 100% 31 acres 31 acres
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 11 du/ac as
long as the total of 140 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Terra Vista
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The Terra Vista Mixed Use Area (#3 on Figure LU-3) is located along the north side
of Foothill Boulevard and is bisected by Milliken Avenue. This area is part of the
Terra Vista Community Plan, approved in 1981, and one of the key remaining areas
left to be developed within the Terra Vista Community. The intent is to:
• Establish a large office complex with an emphasis on medical corporate
offices and financial services.
• Complement the concentration of health care and medical facilities in the
area.
• Incorporate a high-density residential component near commercial and public
services.
Table LU 4 specifies-the-uses-and range of development-allowed:
Table LU 4: Mixed Use: Terra Vista
Acreage-Range Estimated"Most(tease'°
Land-Use Percent Average-Density Acres/Dwelling-Units
Range (du/acre) (du)
Dwelling-Unit Range
Office professional, 85 7% 415 17 acres 4-7-acres
medical corporate offices
6.5 8.1 acres 6.5 acres @
Residential 12% 15% 6.5 @ 21 30 du/acre or 30 dulacrc}
8.1 @ 14 2-1 du/ac 195 du
113 195
Totals 100% 53.5-acres 53.5 acres
Note:
1. indicates target density, not a range.-Actuol de. amity m ^to 30 d„iac as long
as the total of 195 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Avenue and
Center Avenue
This site is located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Hermosa Avenue
and Center Avenue (#4 on Figure LU-3). A Master Plan was approved and
implemented for the site, which includes a 10.5-acre, 166-unit workforce multi-unit
housing project an existing restaurant at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard
and Center Avenue. and commercial, office, and rest+ grant Land „s„ at the northeast
Table LU 5 specifics the uses
and range of development allowed. The properties at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue are underutilized and provide an excellent
opportunity for redevelopment. The intent of the mixed use designation is to
introduce a combination of uses that balances the site's proximity to commercial and
residential development.
Table LU 5: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevaid between Hermosa
Avenue and Center Avenue
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E-stimated-HMost
Land Use Percent Acreage C-se"
Range Range Acres/Dwelling
Units-(du)
Residential-Medium/-Residentiat 4O acres-@
Medium-High 0%62% 0-10.5 acres 20 du/acre
(Up to 2-0-dwelling-unite per acre)' 210 du
Commercial Retail and restaurant OP/0 100% 0 17 acres 17 acres
Note:
1. This Mixed Use site may consist of a mix of Medium to Medium High Residential uses,
subject to the applicable density range requirements.
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Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard between Archibald Avenue and
Hellman Avenue
This area (# 5 on Figure LU-3) is comprised of a stretch of small properties along the
north side of Foothill Boulevard that are candidates for revitalization. Since Foothill
Boulevard is also Historic Route 66, it has seen much change over the years. Many
of the shopping centers reflect a different style and set of standards than more
contemporary developments. Therefore, their vitality has been limited and, over the
course of time, will diminish.
Revitalization can occur either on an individual parcel basis or more comprehensively
through land assembly. A large portion of this area has already been developed for
residential use (Main Street at Route 66). The remaining corners at Hellman and
Archibald Avenues have not been redeveloped. This Mixed Use designation will
facilitate the re-use of challenging parcel sizes and dimensions through flexibility in
site planning and use configuration. The intent is to achieve:
• A revitalized "mini-district"that has unique appeal to residents and visitors
• An intimate, walkable character with an interesting mix of businesses
integrated with residential
• A distinct appearance and ambiance that sets the area apart from other
portions of Foothill Boulevard
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• A small but distinct complex of multi-unit housing that gives the neighborhood
a permanent residential anchor
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Retail uses may be combined with office uses to achieve multi-story buildings. The
clustering of buildings is desirable, along with shared parking facilities. The overall
design should provide a pedestrian ambiance that is distinct from the surrounding
auto-oriented commercial development.
Residential development is an integral part of this Mixed Use area. A range of
housing types is envisioned, including condominiums, apartments, and lofts. The
inclusion of home enterprise (live/work) uses may involve more activity than typical
home occupations but will still present a fundamentally residential character. The
creative integration of residential development will add variety and ongoing activity
along this segment of Foothill Boulevard.
In an effort to encourage the assembly of parcels, particularly at the intersection of
Foothill Boulevard and Archibald Avenue, a higher density (30 du/ac) will be allowed
Plan Overlay will be required for the remaining developable sites. Table LU-6
specifies the uses and the range of development for each classification.
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Gemmersiat 30%-33-°% 1-1.3 12.5 acres 12.5-acres
14,3-asses @ 14 3awes-@a
Residential-Medium 30% 30% 1-5�'%,-u,ac-sea 1-5--d-u/asre'
170 du 1-70 du
13.7-15-aws-@ 43.7 acres-@
Residue^*�„�,aI,usy:l 37% 10% 30 du/acre' 30 du/acra2
32910 450 du 1111 du
Totals 100% 37.5 acres 37.5 acres
Notcs:
1,—
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Table LU 6: Mixed Use: Western Foothill Corridor between
Archibald Avenue and Hellman Avenue
Acreage-RanPer-Gentge Est+mated Most
Land-Use _ �f`erage-Density-(dtrl re) Case'-'-Aares/Dwelling'
,Units-Ede)
consolidated to create a minimum project lot size of 75,000 square feet.
2. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 30 du/ac, as
long as the total of 450 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue and Hampshire
Street
This site is located on Foothill Boulevard between Helms Avenue, Hampshire Street,
and Malachite Avenue (#6 on Figure LU-3). The long-established commercial
shopping center presents an opportunity to revitalize this site with neighborhood
commercial-serving uses and residential development. The self-storage facility
located at Helms Avenue and Hampshire Street will buffer the low-density residential
development to the south. Table LU 7 specifies the uses and range of development
allowed.
Table LU 7: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue and
Hampshire Street
r Acreage-Range €-stimat ost
Percent
Land Average-Densltyiddiasre) Gass"-Acres/Dwelling
Range Dwelling-Unit-Range Units-(du)
Gernmercial ° 7_0_074 3.8 4.1 acroc 41.4 acres
1.9-2.5 a s'^` 1.9 acres @
Residential 30% 10% 30 du/acre} 30 du/acre}
/15 to 76 du
Totals 100% 6.3 acres 6.3 acre°
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range.Actual density may increase up to 30 du/ac as long
as the total of 76 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue
This site is located on Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue (#7 on Figure LU-3).
The relatively large vacant site should provide a combination of restaurants,
entertainment, retail, hospitality, office, and residential opportunities within an urban
village setting. Commercial uses should be located along Foothill Boulevard, with
retail buildings fronting the boulevard to create a more pedestrian-friendly street
frontage. Large-scale retail business and "big box" buildings are allowed so long as
they accommodate automobile, pedestrian, and a variety of transit modes of
transportation. Smaller retail and restaurant buildings are encouraged to be grouped
continuously along the street, while individual building pads separated by large
parking areas are discouraged. Table LU 8 specifies the uses and range of
development allowed.
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A pedestrian-friendly, gridded street network is recommended for the interior to
connect the commercial and residential areas, while surface parking areas are
encouraged to be located behind buildings. Pedestrian connections to Foothill
Boulevard and transit stops will also be important.
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Table LU 8: Mixed Use: Foothill 13oulevard and Mayten Avenue
percent Acreage-Range Estimated—"Most
Land-Use Range Average-Density{dulacre). Case—Acres/Dweiling',
Dwelling Unit-Range Units{du)
Commercial 410°/ 60°/a 4-9.1 28.7 acres 28.7 acres
Office—professional 6% 10% 2.9 cres 4.8 acres
Rablis/Q�+asi-Pubhs— 4°� 1.9 acres 1.9 acres
parks/public plazas
124a sr,
Residential 26% 50% 21 30 du/acre} 30 du/acre}
298 to 717 du 372 du
Totals 100% 417.8 acres 417.8 acres
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 30 du/ac as
long as the total of 717 dwelling units is not exceeded.
The residential component will provide connections in the form of small interior
streets and pedestrian paseos to the commercial and office components of the
development. Residential development should also include an active street front
instead of blank walls along Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive, and interior streets to
connect the various parts of the development. Isolated and gated residential
development that is walled off from adjoining uses would be prohibited.
provide people with gathering ar as in the commercial component of the
development. Additional recreational amenities arc also encouraged for the
residential component of the development.
Mixed Use: Industrial Area Specific Plan (Sub-Area 18)
This area is bounded on the south by 4th Street, on the east by Milliken Avenue, on
the north by the railroad, and on the west by Utica Street (#8 on Figure LU-3). The
development is entirely built out. It surrounds an 18-hole golf course and includes the
Metrolink Station off Milliken Avenue. The Industrial Area Specific Plan (Empire
Lakes) Mixed Use area reflects the mixed land use approved under the Rancho
Cucamonga IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan. The intent of the Mixed Use
designation is to:
• Promote planning flexibility to achieve more creative and imaginative
employment-generating designs
• Integrate a wider range of retail commercial, service commercial, recreation,
and office uses within this industrial area of the City
• Allow for the sensitive inclusion of high-density residential development that
offers high-quality multi-unit condominiums and apartments for employees
desiring housing close to work and transit
Table LU-93 specifies the uses and range of development allowed.
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Table LU-9 : Mixed Use: Industrial Area Specific Plan/Subarea 18
Acreage Range Estimated"Most
Land Use Percent Average Density Case"
Range (du/acre) Acres/Dwelling
Dwelling Units Units(du)
Commercial-retail, service
commercial,tourist commercial, 15%-25% 34-57 acres 40 acres
office(commercial and professional)
Office professional, medical 40%-60% 90-136 acres 110.5 acres
corporate offices
Public/Quasi-Public/Recreation 7.5% 16.5 ac 16.5 acres
25-50 acres @ 50 acres @
Residential 11%-22% 27.75 du/acre' 27.75 du/acre'
694 to 1,388 du 1,388 du
ROW-Metrolink Parking 4.5% 10.3 ac 10.3 acres
Totals 100% 227 acres 227 acres
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 27.75 du/ac as
long as the total of 1,388 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek Channel
This site, located at Foothill Boulevard along Deer Creek Channel (#9 on Figure LU-
3), provides an excellent opportunity to integrate commercial and residential uses into
a cohesive development. Commercial development will be sited along the Foothill
Boulevard frontage, while residential development will be located toward the
southern area of the property. Development should provide pedestrian access
between uses and direct pedestrian connections to Foothill Boulevard and transit
stops. High-density development should step down to detached residential
development along the western boundary providing a transition to the adjacent low-
density residential development. Public street connections to Hampshire Street and
Devon Street in the adjacent residential neighborhood will be discouraged, except for
emergency vehicles.
Table I I 1 rl c ecifies the uses u d range of d I ent all d
..p....+� ur ram,
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Land 11se Percent 11 Ave-ra a--Etr Range Estimated"Ntost Case
Range ! B elltng AcreslElweNing-Units{du3
tRarige
Commercial 25% 30% 4.4-5 asses res
12.1 13.3 acres @ 12.1 acres-@
Residential 70% 75% 10 11 du/acre} 11 du/acre'
12,1to186du 171du
Totals 100% 17.7 acres 17.7 acros
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 14 dulac as
long as the total of 186 dwelling units is not exceeded.
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Mixed Use: Haven Avenue and Church Street
This 14.77-acre site, located on the south side of Church Street between Center
Avenue and Haven Avenues, was once the location of a San Bernardino County
Flood Control District retention basin (#10 on Figure LU-3). Deemed surplus due to
drainage improvements within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, it became available
for private development. The site was recently developed, in part, with a multi-unit
condominium complex located within the interior of the site and single-family
residences lined along Center Avenue. The mixed use designation allows for future
intensification, a broader mix of land uses, or redevelopment. Table LU 11 specifies
the uses and range of development allowed.
Table LU 11: Mixed Use: Haven Avenue and Church. Street Site
Land44se 1 Percent-Range i Acreage-Range
Office---professiar-al 0% 100% 0 10.95 acres
Residential-Medium 0% 100% 0 3.36 acres
(8 11 dwelling units per acre)'
Notc:
1. This Mixed Use site may be considered with a base zoning of Residential Medium (8 14
dwelling units per acre).
Mixed Use: Western Gateway (Bear Gulch Area)
This area (#11 on Figure LU-3) serves as the entrance to the City from the west, and
is part of an important historical heritage that has not been able to compete
successfully in the market place. The intent is to achieve:
• A dynamic entrance to Rancho Cucamonga that reflects and sustains the
historic character represented by a few existing structures in the area
• A "target district" that attracts specialty businesses and is attractive to both
local residents and visitors to the community
• A significant example of the Historic Route 66 theme to exemplify the
important role of the Rancho Cucamonga area during that historic era
• A sustainable economic vitality
The primary, but not exclusive, proposed uses are retail and service commercial
serving the Red Hill and Bear Gulch neighborhoods, as well as selective markets on
a more regional scale. This area has served as a "dinnerhouse" district, which is a
desirable continued role as exemplified by the Sycamore Inn and the Magic Lamp
Restaurants. However, there is not enough vitality in the area to sustain that
specialty. By allowing a mix of commercial, tourist commercial, office, and residential
development with somewhat greater intensities than currently prevail, the possibility
exists to generate investment interest in this area. Tourist-serving commercial uses
are an important component of this concept, but it must be recognized that the
location limits access to as large a market as could be achieved at a freeway
location. Office development is proposed as a means of achieving some level of
daytime and early evening population in the area. Residential development should be
multi-unit condominium and apartment types to energize the district during day and
evening business hours.
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the Mixed Ilse area will Via further defineed hen iest is rece ed, Table LU 12
Sponsivene"s to
the market.
Table LU 12: Mixed Use: Western Foothill Gateway
Bear Gulch Area)
Acreage-Range E-stim " ost
Land-Use Percent-Ran Ave-rage-Density Gale'-
( tare) Acresl-Owelling
Dwelling-Unit-Range Units(du-)
service commercial,tourist
commercial, office 58 a-79-% 27.5 38.5 acres wares
(
professional)
16.5 27.5 acres @, 1-6.5 acrres-@
Residential 30% 50%, 1'1 dulacrol 1, dulacro}
......._...
231 to 385 du 231 du
T--etals 100% 55.0 acres 55.0 acres
Note:
1. Indicates target density, not a range. Actual density may increase up to 14 du/ac as
long as the total of 385 dwelling units is not exceeded.
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Site
This 7.24-acre site, located at the southern base of"Red Hill," is strategically near the
northwest corner of Historic Route 66 Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue (#12
on Figure LU-3). This site, already developed, partially anchors the west end of
Foothill Boulevard with multi-unit residential development. Although the original intent
was to develop the site with a mix of office and residential, the site is entirely
developed with residential uses; however, the mixed use designation allows for future
intensification, a broader mix of land uses, or redevelopment. Like other newly
office activity while providing an opportunity for new multi unit residential
development in the City.Table L-U-13 specifes-the-u-se an-' r nge of development
that are allowed.
TableLU13. __ .
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Land-UUse-Mix Percent-Range Acreage Range
Residential Medium 0% 100% 0 7.21 acres
(8 11 Dwelling Units Per Acre)'
Office 0% 100%, 0 7.21 acros
Note:
1. This Mixed Use site may be considered with a base zoning of Residential Medium High
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Table LU 13: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard Cucamonga
Channel Site
Land-Use-Mix Percent Range Acreage-Range
(14 'JA d e ling „'ram e) ;f de eloped ctio „th c,.,.or o
Overlay District(SHOD).
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Mixed Use: Historic Alta Loma (Amethyst Site)
This is a relatively small, but significant, site within the historic Alta Loma commercial
area (#13 on Figure LU-3) that was once the location of a large citrus packing house.
The site is strategically located on the east side of Amethyst Street, between the
neighborhood elementary school and original downtown for the Alta Loma
community. This site, already developed, brings new activity into the historic town
center with multi-unit residential development. Table LU 1'1 specifies the uses and
Mixed U
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;Table LU-14: Mixed Use: Aka Loma (Amethyst Site)
Land-Use-Mix Pe-meat-Range Acreage-Range
Residential-Medium--l-ig 0% 100% 0 3.21 acres
(11 2'1 dwelling units per acre)
Office Professional 0% 100% 0 3.2,1 acres
Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue
This site of approximately 10 acres is located near the southwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue, is partially developed and includes existing
commercial retail uses along the street frontages (#14 on Figure LU-3). The intent of
the mixed use designation is to incorporate a mix of uses that will complement and
integrate the existing adjacent commercial development, and provide a buffer for the
existing residential development to the south.
Mixed Use: Southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven
Avenue
This site of approximately 13 acres is bounded on the north by Foothill Boulevard, on
the east by Aspen Street, on the west by Haven Avenue, and on the south by City
Hall and the County courthouse (#15 on Figure LU-3). The site is partially developed
with multi-tenant office buildings. The intent of the mixed use designation is to
introduce a combination of uses that balances the site's proximity to existing office
uses with future commercial and residential development.
Mixed Use: Southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and
Candlewood Street
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This site of approximately 6 acres is comprised of 5 parcels and contains a
combination of residential and commercial land uses (#16 on Figure LU-3), located at
the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street, south and east of
existing single-family residential neighborhoods. This site, which was semi-developed
prior to the City's incorporation, contains the Cour House, a local historic landmark, a
US Post Office, and a combination of non-conforming residential and commercial
structures. The intent of this site is to achieve a mix of multi-family residential and
commercial land uses.
Mixed Use: Northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard
This site of approximately 7 acres is comprised of 6 parcels and is located at the
northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard (#17 on Figure LU-3).
The site is predominately vacant, but contains an existing non-conforming
commercial structure. The intent of the mixed use designation is to allow for the
flexibility of land uses such as high density residential, live/work units, and
commercial components. Commercial development should be oriented towards
Foothill Boulevard with multi-family units located near the site's interior. The high
density residential and live/work units will buffer the multi-family residential
development existing north of the site from future commercial uses.
Mixed Use: Northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard
This site of approximately 6 acres is comprised of 3 parcels and is located at the
northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard (#18 on Figure LU-3).
This site is currently vacant, and existing multi-family developments are located to the
north and east. The intent of the mixed use designation is to allow for the flexibility of
land uses such as high density residential, live/work units, and commercial
components. Commercial development should be oriented towards Foothill
Boulevard with multi-family units located near the site's interior. The high density
residential and live/work units will buffer the multi-family residential development
existing north and east of the site from future commercial uses.
Mixed Use: Southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard
This site of approximately 5 acres is comprised of 2 parcels and is located at the
southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard (#19 on Figure LU-3).
Existing single-family residential uses are located east and south of the site. The
intent of the mixed use designation is to allow for the flexibility of land uses such as
high density residential, live/work units, and commercial components. Commercial
development should be oriented towards Foothill Boulevard with multi-family units
located near the site's interior. The high density residential and live/work units will
buffer the single-family residential development existing south and east of the site
from future commercial uses.
Mixed Use: Northwest corner of East Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard
This site of approximately 20 acres is comprised of 5 parcels and is located at the
northwest corner of East Avenue and Foothill Boulevard (#20 on Figure LU-3). The
site is currently vacant, is bounded by an existing utility corridor to the west and
north, and contains a one-half acre Cucamonga Valley Water District facility. The
intent is to develop this mixed use area by incorporating high density residential with
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live/work units in the southern portion and moderate density residential development
and live/work units in the northern portion.
Implications of Land Use Policy
Over time, the distribution of uses within the community will change as vacant
properties develop and application of land use policy will facilitate evolution toward
the mix of uses the City envisions. Table LU-1-54 summarizes the level of
development expected through the 2030 planning horizon year. The anticipated
change from year 2009 baseline conditions are shown as well.
As planned infrastructure improvements, long-term public facility and service needs,
and resource use set forth in the other General Plan Chapters have been based on
these growth projections, the City will continue to track development to monitor
projected versus actual conditions, and to adjust policies and implementation
programs accordingly.
Tables LU-165 through LU-1-87 summarizes the build-out capacity in detail for each
land use designation.
Table LU-15 : Build-Out Summary
Baseline:20091 General Plan Build Out:2030 Change Percent
•
City S012 Total City SOI' j Total (total only) Change
Dwelling Units 55,608 91 55,699 62,196 1,057 63,253 7,554 13.6%
Population 179,200 300 179,500 200,400 3,400 203,800 24,300 13.5%
Non-
Residential 80,030,000 0 80,030,000 99,797,000 0 99,797,000 19,767,000 24.7%
Square Feet
Employment 77,350 0 77,350 103,040 0 103,040 25,690 33.2%
Notes:
1. 2009 Baseline data is based on Existing Land Use Geographical Information Systems land use data.
2. SOI:Rancho Cucamonga Sphere of Influence.
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tremendous opportunity for Rancho Cucamonga to maintain its leadership in the
environmental arena.
The vision for this focus area includes:
• Concentrating heavy industrial uses
■ Supporting infrastructure improvements to attract industrial, manufacturing,
and green technology uses
■ Preventing encroachment of conflicting uses that would diminish the utility of
the area for heavy industry
Hillsides
The Hillside Focus Area is in unincorporated San Bernardino County, adjacent to
Rancho Cucamonga's northern border; it lies within the City's Sphere of Influence.
Most of the area consists of undeveloped hillsides, although large-lot residential
subdivisions have been established in the areas designated Hillside Residential (0.1
to 2.0 du/ac) and Open Space (0.0 to 0.10 du/ac). The area also has significant land
set aside for resource conservation in Day and East Etiwanda Canyons, where no
development is allowed.
Hillside development in Rancho Cucamonga is regulated by the Hillside Development
Ordinance, which applies to all projects on land with natural slopes of eight percent
grade or greater, with some exceptions, as indicated in the Ordinance. The Hillside
Overlay District, as depicted on the Development District Map in the Development
Code, defines the boundaries. The Hillside Overlay District also applies to areas
outside of this focus area.
The Ordinance includes a comprehensive set of guidelines and standards that seek
to allow for reasonable development of hillside areas while minimizing the adverse
effects of grading, protecting environmentally sensitive areas, and providing for public
health and safety. The Ordinance contains basic design guidelines and minimum
development standards. The intent is to encourage innovative and alternative
development solutions, as well as to establish minimum acceptable criteria.
Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible, and positioning the units to "fit" the
land and minimize grading is required.
The most significant provisions of the Ordinance involve the use of:
■ Slope development standards, which require development integration with
the slope and increasingly restrictive grading and structural design as the
slope increases
• A slope density formula, which limits the maximum possible density allowed
based upon the slope gradient
■ Building envelopes, which limit the maximum allowable building height to 30
feet, as measured from the finished grade
Table LU-1-98: Slope Development Guidelines establishes the design, grading, and
development criteria associated with various slope conditions. These guidelines are
further defined in the Hillside Development Ordinance.
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Table LU- Slope Development Guidelines
Percent Natural Slope Guidelines
5 or less This is not a hillside condition. Grading with conventional, fully
padded lots and terracing is acceptable.
5 to 7.9 Development with grading is permitted in this zone, but existing
landforms must retain their natural character. Padded building sites
are permitted, however, techniques such as contour grading,
combined slopes, limited cut and fill, and split level architecture, or
padding for the structures only, may be required to reduce grading.
When in conjunction with the techniques described above, and for a
project within a master plan which includes special design features
such as a golf course, extensive open space, or significant use of
green belts or paseos, the Planning Commission may consider the
use of mass grading techniques adjacent to these special design
features as partial compliance with this standard.
8 to 14.9 This is a hillside condition. Special hillside architectural and design
techniques that minimize grading are required in this zone.
Architectural prototypes are expected to conform to the natural
landform by using techniques such as split level foundations of
greater than 18 inches, stem walls, stacking and clustering. In
conjunction with the alternative techniques described above, and for
a project within a master plan which includes special design
features such as a golf course, extensive open space or significant
use of green belts or paseos, the Planning Commission may
consider padded building sites adjacent to those special features
when it is found that said grading creates a better relationship
between that special design feature and the adjacent lots.
15 to 29.9 Development within this zone is limited to no more than the less
visually prominent slopes, and then only where it can be shown that
safety, environmental and aesthetic impacts can be minimized. Use
of larger lots, variable setbacks and variable building structural
techniques such as stepped, or pole foundations are expected.
Structures shall blend with the natural environment through their
shape, materials, and colors. Impact of traffic and roadways is to be
minimized by following natural contours, or using grade separations.
30 and over This is an excessive slope condition and development is prohibited.
The vision for the Hillside Focus Area includes:
• Limit development to densities that do not exceed the capacity of the City to
provide public services and adequate public safety or the capacity of the
land; in particular, the City's ability to protect any new development from
wildland and fires is a significant concern
• Protect visually prominent natural landforms and other sensitive land
resources
• Protect natural resources and sensitive habitat
• Provide opportunities to experience natural habitats through education
programs for students and trail extensions
• Maintain a natural "visual frame"for the northern edge of the City
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Table LU-20 : General Plan Land Use Designations and
Development District Consistency Matrix
Land Use Development Districts
Residential
Very Low VL-Very Low
Low L-Low
Low Medium LM-Low Medium'
Medium M- Medium'
Medium High MH - Medium High
High H - High
Commercial
Office OP-Office and Professional
Neighborhood Commercial NC-Neighborhood Commercial
Community Commercial
GC-General Commercial
Commercial Recreation
Mixed Use .'
Mixed Use SP-Specific Plan Districts
i PC-Planned Community Districts p: Z v
Industrial
Industrial Park IP- Industrial Park
General Industrial GI -General Industrial
Heavy Industrial HI/MI—Heavy Industrial/Minimum Impact
HI/RS-Heavy Industrial/Rail-Served
Open Space
Hillside Residential HR—Hillside Residential District
Conservation
OS-Open Space
Open Space
Flood Control/Utility Corridor FC-Flood Control
UC-Utility Corridor
Public Facility
Civic/Regional All Zoning Districts
Schools All Zoning Districts
Parks All Zoning Districts
Note:
1. Development Code allows multi-unit residential in LM (Low Medium) under optional
standards, and single-unit detached residential in M(Medium)under optional standards.
Adopted Specific Plans
The Specific Plans and Planned Communities identified in Table LU-21 ; - and Figure
LU-5 have been approved by the City. In 1999, the Development Code was amended
to incorporate the Industrial Area Specific Plan and Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
These Specific Plans are no longer stand-alone documents. A summary of each is
provided below.
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Table LU 21 Adopted Specific Plans and Planned
Communities
Name Acreage Date Adopted
Specific Plans
Etiwanda North Specific Plan 6,850 1992
Etiwanda Specific Plan 3,000 1983
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan 560 1987
Industrial Area Specific Plan 5,000 1981
Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan(Empire Lakes) 380 1994
Planned Communities
Caryn Planned Community Development Plan 244 1986
Terra Vista Community Plan 1,321 1983
Victoria Community Plan 2,150 1981
Etiwanda North Specific Plan
The same development pressure that prompted the 1983 Etiwanda Specific Plan also
necessitated the need for the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, adopted in 1992. The
plan area is located just north of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. A portion of the Specific
Plan area lies outside the City and outside the Sphere of Influence. Open space is
the most prominent feature of the Etiwanda North area, which is comprised of a
gently sloping alluvial fan and chaparral habitat situated on the lower slopes of the
foothills. Drainage courses throughout the Etiwanda North area support a variety of
tree species, including oak, sycamore, and walnut, among others. A unique feature of
the area is a freshwater marsh, approximately 11 acres in size, located in the
northwestern portion of the area. Open space is expected to remain a prominent
feature even after development occurs. The Specific Plan builds upon the unique
character and charm of the Etiwanda Specific Plan area by providing a land use
pattern that extends the low-density character of Old Etiwanda into the Etiwanda
North area.
Etiwanda Specific Plan
Etiwanda can be described as a rural community, characterized by large land
parcels, eucalyptus tree rows, remnants of citrus groves and vineyards, stone curbs,
and other elements that convey its unique and historic sense of place. The Specific
Plan area is located within the northeast corner of the City and is roughly bounded by
the 1-15 to the southeast, the City's Sphere of Influence to the north, the Victoria
Planned Community to the west and the City's industrial area to the south. The
Specific Plan project area encompasses over 3,000 acres. The main purpose of the
Specific Plan is to ensure the continued rural character of this portion of the City.
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan provides a balanced and unified pattern of
development along Foothill Boulevard by taking advantage of opportunities in future
community growth. The plan calls for a series of activity centers and gateways, linked
through a unifying suburban parkway design.
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The roadways in Table LU-2211 are designated "Special Boulevards" and are to
incorporate extensive landscape setback areas, and denote where landscape and
hardscape design, trails, and setback standards will be master planned and
implemented. All major arterials (divided and undivided) are identified as Special
Boulevards, as well as several important secondary and collector segments. The
landscape prominence of these roadways has been and will continue to be a focus in
the design process for both the private and public sectors. These linkages are
described in Table LU-2211 in terms of location, improvement classification, and
applicable implementation mechanism.
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Table LU-22 : General Plan Special. Boulevards
Street Street Segment Implementation
Name
Haven North City boundary to Pacific
Avenue Electric Trail Haven Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Pacific Electric Trail to Foothill Terra Vista Planned Community and Haven
Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Foothill to 4th Street Industrial Area Specific Plan and Haven
Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Milliken Hillside to 19th Street Caryn Planned Community
Avenue Victoria Planned Community and Milliken
19thto Base Line Road Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Base Line Road to Foothill Terra Vista Planned Community and Milliken
Boulevard Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Foothill Boulevard to 4th Street Industrial Area Specific Plan and Milliken
Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Day Creek SR-210 Freeway to Foothill Day Creek Boulevard Scenic/Recreation
Boulevard Boulevard Corridor Master Plan
Base Line Haven Avenue to Rochester Terra Vista Planned Community and Base
Road Avenue Line Road Beautification Master Plan
Rochester Avenue to Day Creek Day Creek Boulevard Scenic/Recreation
Boulevard Corridor Master Plan Community and Base
Line Road Beautification Master Plan
Day Creek Boulevard to Victoria Planned Community
Etiwanda Avenue
Etiwanda Avenue to East Avenue Etiwanda Specific Plan Community and Base
Line Road Beautification Master Plan
West of Haven Avenue Base Line Road Beautification Master Plan
Foothill Grove Avenue to Eastern
Boulevard boundary of Subarea 3 of Foothill Foothill Specific Plan
Specific Plan; and 1-15 to East
Avenue
Western boundary of Industrial
Area Specific Plan to Day Creek Industrial Area Specific Plan
Boulevard
Day Creek Boulevard to 1-15 Victoria Specific Plan
Freeway
Arrow Industrial Area Specific Plan and adjacent
Highway Grove Avenue to East Avenue development for segment between Archibald
Avenue and Haven Avenue
Church Haven Avenue to Day Creek
Street Boulevard
Day Creek Boulevard to eastern Victoria Planned Community
boundary of Victoria Planned
Community
6th Street West of Haven Avenue to Industrial Area Specific Plan and 6th Street
Hellman Avenue Beautification Master Plan
4th Street West of Archibald Avenue to City 4th Street Beautification Master Plan
boundary
Archibald Northern boundary of City to Archibald Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Avenue Arrow Highway
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Table LU 22 : General Plan Special Boulevards
Street Street Segment Implementation
Name
Arrow Highway to 4th Street Industrial Area Specific Plan and Archibald
Avenue Beautification Master Plan
Rochester Base Line Road to Foothill Terra Vista Planned Community
Avenue Boulevard
Foothill Boulevard to southern Industrial Area Specific Plan
City limits
Miller Eastern boundary of Victoria
Avenue Planned Community to East Etiwanda Specific Plan
Avenue
Etiwanda Wilson Avenue to Arrow Highway Etiwanda and Foothill Specific Plans
Avenue
East Avenue Wilson Avenue to Foothill Etiwanda Specific Plan
Boulevard
Wilson Haven Avenue to Milliken Adjacent Development
Avenue Avenue
Victoria Park Milliken Avenue to Base Line Victoria Planned Community
Lane Road
Beautification Master Plans
During the late 1980s and into the early '90s, Rancho Cucamonga prepared
Beautification Master Plans for many of the Special Boulevards. These plans sought
to provide consistent direction to development and establish attractive design themes
that would reinforce the City's high design standards.
In general, the Beautification Master Plans go beyond the typical parkway street tree
concept and integrate street enhancement plans into a broader landscape fabric
within the entire parkway setback area. Most of the concepts incorporate background
or accent trees, rockscape, and even perimeter walls. Design objectives of the
Beautification Master Plans are to:
• Provide identifiable themes along major streets
• Provide attractive, enduring, and maintainable streetscapes
• Complement other community improvements
• Protect the public's health, safety, and welfare
These plans are being successfully implemented throughout the City. Table LU-23
lists the Beautification Master Plans and the design focus of each concept.
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Table LU-23 Beautification Master Plans
Beautification Stre Elements addressed by concept
Archibald Avenue Parkway/background/accent trees, perimeter walls
Base Line Road,west of Haven Avenue Parkway/background/accent trees
Base Line Road, east of Haven Avenue Parkway/background trees,entire median
Day Creek Boulevard Parkway/background/accent trees,entire median,
perimeter walls,community art
Haven Avenue Parkway/background trees,entire median
Milliken Avenue Parkway/background trees,entire median
4th Street Parkway/background/accent trees,shrubs and
hardscape
6th Street Parkway trees, entire median
19tn Street Parkway/accent trees,perimeter walls
Historic/Special Design Streets
Certain roadway sections are worthy of special treatment due to their historic
character: Etiwanda Avenue, Hillside Road, Hellman Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard.
Provisions for maintaining and/or replacing the trees should be developed to address
fire and public safety issues as they occur.
- Etiwanda Avenue. Etiwanda Avenue, from Wilson Avenue to Foothill
Boulevard, was established in 1883 as the main north/south spine through
the Etiwanda Colony Lands. The street retains the original rock curbs,
eucalyptus tree windrows, and rural character associated with low-density
development. Future roadway designs have been adopted as part of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan. The basic design intent is to maintain the current
street widths, rock curbs, and existing street trees where possible, and
enhance the rural character with additional informal plantings, trails, and
extensive setbacks. As future development is proposed, the City needs to
carefully define those areas where change to the historic streetscape is
required because of traffic demand and public safety. Implementation
strategies to discourage the use of Etiwanda Avenue for through traffic
should be developed and considered in all future projects along this route.
• Hillside Road. The segment of Hillside Road between Alta Loma Channel
and Hermosa Avenue has been designated for special historic significance,
and plans have been developed consistent with its historic character.
• Hellman Avenue. The segment of Hellman Avenue between Base Line
Road and 19th Street has been designated for special historic significance
and should be studied to establish street requirements consistent with its
historic character.
• Foothill Boulevard/Historic Route 66. Foothill Boulevard is a unique
historic route for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, and
the western United States. Officially, the numerical designation 66 was
assigned to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route in the summer of 1926. From
the outset, public road planners intended Route 66 to connect the main
streets of rural and urban communities along its course for the most practical
of reasons: most small towns had no prior access to a major national
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thoroughfare. Route 66 runs east to west through Rancho Cucamonga and
contains historic resources potentially significant for their association with
Route 66.
Foothill Boulevard/Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan
Supplemental to the Special Boulevards designation, the Foothill Boulevard/Historic
Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan (adopted January 2002) guides the design
concepts for the streetscapes, entry areas, and rights-of-way of Foothill
Boulevard/Historic Route 66 through the entirety of its run through Rancho
Cucamonga. The plan acknowledges the importance of Foothill Boulevard/Historic
Route 66 to America's culture and heritage, and works to enhance and reflect the
unique historic elements of Historic Route 66 and Rancho Cucamonga. i ■
The plan draws upon positive improvements to Foothill Boulevard/Historic Route 66
and develops a set of unique and unifying historic themes that will be implemented
along the Boulevard. The plan provides specific design concepts for the western and
eastern gateways into the City, and for eight centers along the Foothill Boulevard
corridor. The plan also provides concepts for the Suburban Parkway Enhancement
Areas at various locations, a unifying palette of streetscape furniture, unique Route
66 icons, artwork, and various other visual enhancement concepts that can be
utilized in future developments and improvements along the Boulevard. Foothi
Route
Utility Infrastructure Enhancements Plan h
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Improving the visual streetscape in Rancho Cucamonga can be accomplished by reflect
placing overhead utilities underground. Undergrounding utility lines helps maintain herita$
views of the San Bernardino Mountains and avoids visual clutter. Many newer boule�
districts and residential neighborhoods have had most utility lines installed
underground during their initial development. However, many older neighborhoods
still have overhead utility lines. Placing overhead utilities underground remains an
important aspect of enhancing the aesthetic quality in neighborhoods and major
street corridors.
A major impediment to undergrounding utility lines is cost. Rancho Cucamonga will
consider undergrounding utilities along commercial corridors where it can enhance
the streetscape and improve the overall image of the street. Residential
neighborhoods interested in removing overhead utilities must work with the City and
possibly set up an assessment district or other financing system to help pay for the
costs of such improvement.
Entry Monuments
Entry monuments provide the first impression of Rancho Cucamonga as visitors
enter the City. Special attention has been given to the development and design of
these gateways. A plan for entry monuments was developed, and a number of
intersections have entry monuments installed. The number and location of entry
monuments are shown in Figure LU-7: Entry Monument Locations. The letters
identifying each gateway correspond to a description of the gateway, provided in
Table LU-2-413: Entry Monuments Design Elements. Each site will have to be
designed to complement the surrounding streetscape and architecture, while
following the design.
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Table LU-24 Entry Monuments Design Elements
This existing gateway has elements of Mission Revival form,with cobblestone walls.
A Its elements may be included in future gateway locations where a more historic or
traditional look is desired.
B The eastern half of this gateway was completed first and the western side was
designed to match it.
This existing gateway is constructed of cobblestone, concrete, and granite tiles with
applied brass letters. Both sides of the street are completed.
D This gateway is completed and will act as an example for future smaller entry
monumentation.
This gateway should be designed to generally follow existing gateway D, on the
E northwest corner of the intersection, with placement and landscaping to complement
the adjacent design elements.
F This gateway should be similar to existing gateway D.The design should
complement the adjacent landscaping in its placement and landscaping.
This gateway is located on Historic Route 66, and should be designed to follow the
G more historic style of gateway A.The design should also incorporate text and
graphics identifying Historic Route 66.This gateway should match gateway Q.
H This gateway should be on the north side of the street.The design should
complement the adjacent landscaping in its placement and landscaping.
This gateway should be designed to generally follow gateway D, on the northeast
l corner of the intersection,with placement and landscaping to complement the
adjacent design elements. If the area for the gateway placement is limited, a design
similar to existing gateway P should be utilized.
J The conceptual design for this gateway is complete.
These gateways will identify the City from the SR-210 off ramps. Ideally the
K,L,M,N gateways would be at the intersection of the major street and each off ramp, as
shown in the illustration in Figure LU-6.The gateways should be similar to existing
gateway D,with placement and landscaping to match adjacent design elements.
This gateway should be designed to generally follow gateway D, on the south side
O of the street,with placement and landscaping to complement the adjacent design
elements. If the area for the gateway placement is limited, a design similar to
existing gateway P should be utilized.
P This gateway is a small existing cobblestone and concrete gateway.
This gateway is located on the Historic Route 66,and should be designed to follow
Q the more historic style of gateway A.The design should also incorporate text and
graphics identifying Historic Route 66.This gateway should match gateway G.
This gateway should be on the south side of Arrow Highway, and similar in forms
R and materials to existing gateway D. The design should complement the adjacent
landscaping in its placement and planting.
This gateway should be designed to generally follow gateway D, on the northeast
corner of the intersection,with placement and landscaping to complement the
adjacent design elements. If the area for the gateway placement is limited, a design
similar to existing gateway P should be utilized.
This gateway should be on both sides of Vineyard Avenue, and similar in forms and
T materials to existing gateway A.The design should complement the adjacent
landscaping in its placement and planting.
Note:Descriptions are keyed to locations shown on Figure LU-6, Entry Monument Locations.
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Parking lot bioswales Native and drought-tolerant landscaping
Enhancing Streetscapes or Entryways
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Landscaping can help integrate the diverse elements of Rancho Cucamonga's built irrigat
form. Strategic placements of mature tree specimens, color accents, and distinctive meet t
plant and tree forms enhance streetscape views and project entryways. Even when AB lathe buildings along a street seem to bear no relationship to one another, a bold guide)
landscaped edge or median can unify the streetscape and create a memorable and c<
image. Landscaping alongstreets can define a and la
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neighborhood, screen undesirable views, or tie into the existing landscape of the techni
surrounding area.
Water Efficiency Principles
Water imported from distant sources is costly and in diminishing supply. As the
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) focuses on obtaining more water from
local groundwater sources, water conservation in Rancho Cucamonga becomes a
higher priority. Rancho Cucamonga's attractive landscaped environment must be
balanced with the ever-present need to conserve water. The City Council has
adopted a Water Efficiency Ordinance that requires reduced consumption of water in
landscapes through the following principles:
• Planning and Design. Appropriate planning and design of landscaping can
lead to more sustainable landscaping over the long run. It can conserve
water, create beautiful and visual scenery, and create a more sustainable
landscape that is good for the environment.
• Drought-Tolerant Plant Materials. Using plants that can survive periods of
time with little or no water assists in the efforts to conserve water. Lawns
can be removed or reduced in size and replaced with drought-tolerant
plants, which can save a significant amount of water over the year,
particularly during the dry and hot summer months. Artificial turf has come a
long way in design and durability, and should also be considered as an
alternative.
• Efficient Irrigation Systems. Irrigation systems can be designed to water
different groupings of plant types based on water needs. Drip irrigation can
be used where plants need little water. Smart irrigation systems, which
employ weather sensors, can efficiently irrigate plants based on weather
conditions. Systems can automatically shut off irrigation when it rains.
• Use of Mulch. Using mulch can insulate soils and retain moisture, which
helps conserve water. Mulch also suppresses weeds, minimizing landscape
maintenance and labor.
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Creating
Pedestrian
Connectivity
eduction 1
„-,,eying Our Vision 2
Land Use 4
Land Use Goals and Policies 61
Community Design 74
Community Design Goals and Policies 99
Historic Resources 105
Historic Preservation Goals and Policies 118
List of Tables
Table LU-1: Land Use Distribution -2009 4
Table LU-2: Victoria GardensNictoria Arbors Land Use Mix 23
Table LU 3: Mixed Use: Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue) 27
Table LU 1: Mixed Use: Terra Vista 28
Table LU 5: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Avenue and Center Avenue 28
Table LU 6: Mixed Use:Western Foothill Corridor between Archibald Avenue and Hellman Avenue 30
Street 31
Table LU 8: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue 33
Table LU-93: Mixed Use: Industrial Area Specific Plan/Subarea 18 34
Table LU 10: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek Channel 34
Table LU 11: Mixed Use: Haven Avenue and Church Street Site 35
Table LU 12: Mixed Use: Western Foothill Gateway Bear Gulch Area) 36
Table LU 13: Mixed Use: Foothill Boulevard Cucamonga Channel Site 36
Table LU 11: Mixed Use: Alta Loma(Amethyst Site) 38
Table LU-1-54: Build-Out Summary 40
Table LU-1-65: Land Use Plan Summary-Residential Designations 41
Table LU-46: Land Use Plan Summary-Non-Residential Designations 42
Table LU-1-87: Build Out Summary by Land Use 44
Table LU-1-98: Slope Development Guidelines 52
Table LU-209: General Plan Land Use Designations and Development District Consistency Matrix 54
Table LU-2410: Adopted Specific Plans and Planned Communities 55
Table LU-2211: General Plan Special Boulevards 83
Table LU-2312: Beautification Master Plans 85
Table LU-2413: Entry Monuments Design Elements 88
List of Figures
Figure LU-1: Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) 9
Figure LU-2: Land Use Plan 11
Figure LU-3: Mixed Use Areas 24
Figure LU-4: Focus Areas 48
Figure LU-5: Specific Plans and Planned Communities 56
Figure LU-6: Community Design Framework 80
Figure LU-7: Entry Monument Locations 87
Figure LU-8: Historic Resources 114
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