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Home My WebLink About2017-11-08 - SupplementalSUBTT20080 Design Review DRC2017-00129 Variance DRC2017-00130 Minor Exception DRC2017-00131 Landmark Designation DRC2017-00485 Historic Preservation/Planning Commission November 8, 2017 Project Timeline • Application Submittal - February 21, 2017 • Neighborhood meeting - June 13, 2017 • Deemed Complete - June 15, 2017 • AB 52 Consultation Mailed Out - June 20, 2017 • Design/Technical Committee Meeting - Sept. 5, 2017 • Environmental Document Published - October 4, 2017 • Planning Commission Meeting - November 8, 2017 _. - gr -�-lot ;- Ow C�t2/A6)1 V.Mt� , a — p,I .'�ZOmQOreel�l.1i ■ I -- _ - eiN F*BWOSA PART( 1 •LO -4Lt DlllrA� pr va .,.._� CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ♦ • w Zoning Map Subject Property Low (L Residential District o St Victoria St Victoria St Golden Y.-o �` �l ,}N, ""-f: J. �,iF ��,� Zak _ •;� � �i _ ( UermcsWA & Victona � f ,!::�. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Tentative Tract Map 20080 Design Review DRC2017-00129 • Proposal to subdivide 5.43 acres into 20 lots and construct 19 single-family homes. • Floor areas range (including garages) square feet. from 3,046 to 3,540 square feet and lots range from 7,382 to 11,294 • Five of the houses are single -story. • Architectural theme details derived from Spanish architecture. incorporates form, massing, and Tuscan, California Ranch and • Lot Coverage is a maximum of 40%. The proposed lots are covered by no more than 37% of structure. Tract Map SUBTT20080 I rAxa s 1 APM -ova-oa-.z I 1 P,M, r66P• I P.H.A4 ft •Ii f1/w 1 v v i e� ty qql �1 � ur W i .106LL AIM bi4 36 PA J r.M n" PALL■" 6 O F.4ML.`. 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III ... ■ Front California Ranch Architectural Theme Palms sit 01 f 01 � W111, In� .■ logo iM u -..n so - ;�. fill' 11 If nu p n LCt Tuscan Architectural Theme ,e Variance DRC2017-00130 • The applicant has requested size from 8,000 square feet which is 23 square feet Development Code. to reduce the average lot down to 7,977 square feet ass than required in the • The applicant is subdividing 20 lots but only building on 19 lots due to the preservation of the historic home. • The reduction in the required average lot size is necessary due to the additional required lot needed to preserve the historic home. • If the applicant was not required to preserve the historic home, only 19 lots would be needed and the average lot size requirement would be met. Minor Exception DRC2017-00131 • Proposal to increase height of perimeter walls from the maximum of 6 feet to 7.5 feet. • Walls will retain several feet of earth and provide privacy and screening within the rear yards of the proposed lots. • Walls are proposed to be aesthetically pleasing with colored slump stone block with river rock pilasters that are compatible with the walls in the area. • The walls are necessary to accommodate the grade difference between the project site, Jonquil Drive and Victoria Street. Jv CITY OF Landmark Designation DRC2017-00485 • House was built in 1892 and owned by R.R. Cochran (likely planted the first citrus groves in the project area) until 1898. • House was owned by the Phelps family from 1899 to 1948, one of the first pioneer settlers in the Hermosa area. • House is Folk Victorian and retains a high degree of exterior integrity considering its age. Details include fish scale wood shingles, decorative wood spandrels, cross gable roof form, wood window and door trim and horizontal wood siding. • Applicant proposes to move the historic home to Lot 1. Historic House Rendering Public Notification • The item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular size legal advertisement 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. Environmental Review • Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") the applicant's environmental consultant, Applied Planning, prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. • The Initial Study was peer reviewed by Placeworks, an independent environmental consultant under contract with the City. • Based on the findings contained in that Initial determined that, with the imposition of mitigation would be no substantial evidence that the projec t • Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. • City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of he intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Recommendation • Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, and adopt the Resolutions with Conditions of Approval, approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20080, Design Review DRC2017-00129, Variance DRC2017-00130 and Minor Exception DRC2017- 00131. • Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the Resolution recommending approval of Landmark Designation DRC2017-00485 to the City Council. 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Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91729 Department of Public Works • Flood Control • Operations • Solid Waste Management • Sunew • Transportation Transmitted Via Email RE: CEQA — NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE VICTORIA AND HERMOSA RANCHO CUCAMONGA To whom it may concern: Kevin Blakeslee, RE Director File: 10(ENV)-4.01 OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION RESIDENTIAL PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF Thank you for allowing the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works the opportunity to comment on the above -referenced project. We received this request on October 5, 2017 and pursuant to our review, the following comments are provided: GENERAL COMMENTS We are aware there may be storm drains in and around the project site that may be affected by the proposed project. When planning for or altering existing or future storm drains, be advised that the Project is subject to the Comprehensive Storm Drain Plan No. 2 dated March 1969. Please refer to this plan as a guideline for drainage in the area and is available in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) office. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Fam in the Flood Control Planning Division at 909-387- 8120. We respectfully request to be included on the circulation list for all project notices, public reviews, or public hearings. In closing, I would like to thank you again for allowing the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works the opportunity to comment on the above -referenced project. Should you have any questions or need additional clarification, please contact the individuals who provided the specific comment, as listed above. Sincerely, M/ c�/hael R.�erry Supervising Planner Environmental Management MRP:PE:sr Email: Dianni rW& tvutRC us Planning Commission November 08, 2017 Applicant GOLDEN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT Project Description TIME EXTENSION DRC2017-00755 - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT17444) �5� Background and General Information • One g�rear time extension of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444 • Origginally approved on October 10, 2007, for a 13-unit mufti -family development • Related Desi n Review DRC2005-00250 expired on October 10, 2(Y12 • New Des Review DRC2013-00583 was approved on February T1, 2015, and will expire on February 11, 2020 • Complies will all requirements for the Low Medium (LM) District • The time extension is necessary to allow the City to complete storm drain improvements on 19th Street to remove project from a FE A flood zone Approval Overview Approval/Extension Type Approval Approval Period Date Original Approval 3 Years 10/10/07 Automatic Extension 1 Year Automatic Extension 2 Years Automatic Extension 2 Years Automatic Extension 2 Years Time Extension DRC2017-00755 1 Year Expiration Date 10/10/10 10/10/11 10/10/13 10/10/15 10/10/17 10/10/18 7,7 r Aerial Photo r�" Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT17444 UNIT 9 _ 1 UNFT 19 n.�lrJ ' r•�' r'�„ e,' - - i. 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'? +.M: IIIII'IW�i 1�,�'.1��17��. •.r r 3 O >�Ghesapeake D' CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Engineering Department Conditions of Approval Engineering Condition 5a (to be eliminated): If the Federal mergency ana�ggemen ency is unwilling to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Neap, elevation certificates shall be provided for lots within the flood zone. New Engineering Condition: If the applicant for this project chooses to wait or the City o Rancho Cucamonga to construct a public storm drain system and remove the proposed project from the flood plain as determined by FEMA, the applicant shall as a condition of approval for the project accept alp remaining off -site storm water flows from the adjacent upstream property(ies). The storm water flows shall be conveyed through the project as a privately maintained storm drain system and shall connect to a public storm drain system in Archibald Avenue. The inlet system to intercept the off -site storm drain flows shall be a privately maintained curb type catch basin within the project boundary. All off -site improvements shall be coordinated with the adjacent property owner(s). Environmental Review • Mitigated Negative October 10, 20075 approval of Tentative Declaration was adopted on in connection with the City's Tract Map SUBTT17444 • CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, states that no subsequent or supplemental review is necessary if the scope of the project has not changed from that considered as part of the original CEQA review Staff Recommendation • Staff recommends approval of Time Extension DRC2017- 00755 • All applicable Conditions of Approval in Resolution No. 07- 59 shall apply to Time Extension DRC2017-00755, except for Engineering Department Condition of Approval 5a, which is no longer applicable and for the addition of one new Engineering Department Condition of Approval Applicant: Charles Joseph Associates for IDS Real Estate Group Applications: 1. Environmental Assessment and Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00931 2. Environmental Assessment and Design Review DRC2015-00670 3. Environmental Assessment and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00671 C Background • Previously scheduled for a Planning Commission on May 24, 2017 • Letter from Blum Collins LLP, on behalf of the Golden State Environmental and Social Justice Alliance, received on May 22, 2017 • Second letter received from South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 24, 2017 • Project was continued CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Specific Plan Amendment • ELSP consists of 11 "Planning Areas" • Project site is within Planning Area 5 • Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) permitted is 35 percent (0.35) • Applicant proposes to increase FAR to 50 percent (0.50) Empire Lakes Specific Plan Planning Area Map ; Design Review • 232,058 sf logistics building • 26700 SF Office • 205,358 SF Warehouse • FAR of 0.449 (approx. 45 percent) • 255 parking spaces (179 req.) • 33 dock doors / 34 trailer spaces • Sufficient parking lot and perimeter landscaping • Adequate screening of trailer parking area ■ 1 .. D M.1 bb�! AR toll 484, 70 66 S.F. I I I I I yam- r 4TN STFEET -� -- �-- ----- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Tree Removal Permit Arborist Report prepared by Steve Andresen Arborist Services 128 trees proposed to be removed, 4 are heritage trees Many existing trees are stressed and in poor condition 196 trees proposed to be planted onsite Previous Meetings • Neighborhood Meeting — Held on January 9, 2017. No members of the public attended. • Technical Review Committee Meeting - Held on January 17, 2017. No issues were raised. • Design Review Committee Meeting — Held on January 171 2017. No issues were raised. The Committee recommended the project move forward to the Planning Commission. Environmental Assessment • Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared and circulated on April 21, 2017 • Letter from Blum Collins LLP, on behalf of the Golden State Environmental and Social Justice Alliance, received on May 22, 2017 • Impacts to air quality, the adequacy and specificity of the Health Risk Assessment, impacts to biological resources and noise impacts • Second letter received from South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 24, 2017 • Air quality and health risk impacts • Project was continued Environmental Assessment • Response letters received from Air Quality, Biological Resource and Noise consultants • Provided explanation supporting the analysis within the previously circulated Initial Study • No new significant impacts we discovered • Confirmed no additional mitigation is necessary • Letter of support received from Golden State Environmental and Social Justice Alliance on October 4, 2017 • Per CEQA section 15073.5(c), recirculation of the MND is not required • No new comments have been received RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve Empire Lakes Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00931 through adoption of the attached Resolutions and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for the project; and 2. Approve Design Review DRC2016-00670 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00671 through adoption of the attached Resolutions