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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-12 - Agenda Packet Supplemental - PC-HPCRegulations for Car Wash and Mobile Automotive-Related Uses Planning Commission Meeting December 12, 2018 Background • Currently no City-wide regulations for the operational and locational standards for car wash facilities of any type • Car washes can have certain negative impacts, particularly on neighboring residential uses • Development standards will mitigate against the impacts that may result from new and remodeled car washes Background • May 23, 2018 — Planning Commission discussed City's car wash regulations and supported a moratorium on new car washes for a one year period • June 20, 2018 — City Council adopted an urgency interim ordinance for a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car washes for a period of 45 days • August 1, 2018 — City Council extended the urgency ordinance for a period of one year in total Car Wash Map • 15 car washes operating in the Cit L..; L4y�Ar 'Y': ed Y• • jjC staff has s s i Y � received 13riy many recent inquiries for f new cars washes !!,l ��� 4, '.'?aa H'E,o ! ,! !-. �_.. )land ..�.�... .�..� ��Cnong 1 A.H CAA tend« c F a � a . 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S• � ! u � � . . � l ` s Concerns with Car Washes • Drivetrain machinery and industrial vacuuming systems are often very loud, exposing neighboring residents to excessive noise • Car washes are shifting from full service to express and flex -service car wash models — may result in less oversight and less control of impacts on adjacent properties Existing Regulations • Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is currently required to operate a car wash • CUP allows the City to consider each car wash application on a case-by-case basis and to apply specific conditions to ensure land use compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood • It is recommended that the City maintain this requirement of a CUP for car wash facilities Locations • Car washes conditionally permitted in the following districts: • Office Professional (OP) • Neighborhood Commercial (NC) • General Commercial (GC) • Community Commercial (CC) • Regional Related Commercial (RRC) • Haven Avenue Overlay District and Industrial Commercial Overlay District within the Industrial Park (IP) underlying zone • Note that some of these districts are also in the Terra Vista and Victoria Community Plans Locations • Development pressure will continue throughout the city for land that will become increasingly scarce • Many smaller commercial parcels potentially available for a car wash are near to residential uses that could be negatively impacted by this use • Removing car washes as a conditionally permitted use in the NC and OP Districts to preserve the land for other uses may be an economically strategic option that will also minimize conflict between car wash operations and sensitive residential receptors Proposed Development Standards • Residential Setback. Car wash structure and outdoor vacuuming machines shall be located a minimum 100 feet from the boundary of any residential or mixed-use district and/or residential structure. • Openings. Washing facilities shall be enclosed except those openings necessary for vehicular and pedestrian access. Openings shall not face any adjacent residentially zoned property. Proposed Development Standards • Queuing of Vehicles. Require a queuing plan that shows traffic circulation is designed to ensure efficient circulation on and off the subject site and that vehicles will not back-up onto a public right-of-way. • Design. Require all car wash developments to be subject to design review and that car wash structures must be architecturally compatible with other buildings on site. Proposed Operational Requirements • Hours of Operation. Limited to: Monday -Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. • Water Recycling. Recycling of water used for vehicle washing shall be maximized and comply with all applicable state and federal guidelines/standards. • Air Quality. All mechanical ventilating equipment shall be directed to exhaust vents and cannot face adjacent residential properties. Proposed Operational Requirements • Noise. All power driven or steam cleaning machinery, drying equipment, or vacuuming machines shall maintain noise levels below the levels provided in the Noise Ordinance. • outdoor Loudspeakers. Not permitted. Mobile Car Washes Proposed Operational Requirements • Wash Area. Prohibited from washing a vehicle exterior on any public street or public right-of-way, or on any vacant unimproved lot. • Location. A mobile car wash operating in non-residential districts shall not operate within 300 feet of a residential district and/or residential structure. • Hours of Operation. Residential districts limited to: Mon - Sat, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Sun, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Industrial districts limited to: Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Mobile Car Washes Proposed Operational Requirements • Time Limits. Shall not operate at the same location for more than 4 hours. In Industrial districts, shall not operate at the same location for more than 4 hours and shall not operate for more than one day per week. • Number of Vehicles. In Industrial districts, shall not service more than 20 vehicles per week. Mobile Car Washes Proposed Operational Requirements • Noise. Operators shall maintain noise levels below the levels in the Noise Ordinance. • P/O Authorization. Permission of the property owner shall be required prior to and throughout the duration of the activities. • Water Containment or Diversion. Wastewater shall either be contained for disposal off site or diverted to a sanitary sewer on site. Other Mobile Automotive -Related Uses • Restricted to performing only minor vehicle repair, including brake part replacement, minor tune-up, change of oil and filter, repair of flat tire, lubrication, auto glass repair and replacement, and other similar operations • Subject to the City's solicitation requirements, which would require the operator to obtain a permit as a non -charitable solicitor Recommendation • It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the information presented by staff and provide direction on the proposed Development Code standards as it relates to the development and operation of car washes and mobile automotive -related uses within the City. Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Public Scoping Meeting Planning Commission December 12, 2018 Purpose of Scoping Meeting • Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City of Rancho Cucamonga is the Lead Agency for the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. • The City is responsible for review and consideration of the proposed project as well as addressing potential environmental impacts that may be associated with the project. Purpose of Scoping Meeting • The City has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required. • To ensure that potential environmental impacts are fully evaluated and analyzed. • And if necessary, ensure that applicable mitigation measures are implemented. • Meridian Consultants, in consultation with the Planning Department staff, prepared the Notice of Preparation (NOP). Notice of Preparation (NOP) • Serves as a public notification that an E I R is being prepared. • Requests input from responsible agencies and other interested parties who identify environmental issues that should be addressed. • CEQA recommends conducting a scoping meeting for the purpose of determining the range of potential significant impacts that should be analyzed within the scope of the Draft E I R. Notice of Preparation (NOP) • NOP review dates December 4, 2018 to January 21, 2019. • CEQA requires responses to be provided within 30 days of receipt of a NOP. • The City is extending the response period from 30 -days to 45 -days to provide adequate time to review and comment over a period that includes several holidays. Notice of Preparation (NOP) • This NOP is a re -issue of an NOP that was originally issued in September 2017 and reissued in December 2017. • On September 27, 2017 the City previously conducted a Scoping Meeting on the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Proposal. • All comments received under that NOP and Scoping Meeting will be evaluated in the Etiwanda Heights EIR. Project & Site Description • The Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan contains approximately 4,388 acres (300 acres currently within the City). • The Etiwanda Heights area extends from Haven Avenue, easterly to the City's boundary with Fontana, and from the northerly City limits to the National Forrest boundary. [fYw Or.aa...n . FIGURE t City Boundaries and Sphere of Influence Project & Site Description • For long term planning of the Etiwanda Heights area the City identified the upper 31176 acres as the � � �" i ' � �-' t -J }ts^ f Conservation Priority Area, : k and the lower 1,212 acres as=f the Neighborhood Priority Area, • The Conservation Priority Area includes public and private land. FIGURE 4 • The Neighborhood Priority Site Features Area consists of land owned by the SBCFCD no longer needed for flood control purposes. Background & Status • In 2007, the County informed the City of their intent to sell up to 1,070 of the 1,212 acres of surplus land. • In 2008, the County initiated a process to find a development partner to plan, sell, and develop its land. • These actions ceased during the Great Recession. • The area is regulated by County standards for residential development and open space under County standards. • In 2015, the City initiated long-range planning efforts for the 4,388 acre area. Background & Status • In 2015, the City contracted with Sargent Town Planning to prepare the NESAP. • The NESAP initial plan included maintaining the northerly 3,176 acres as a Conservation Priority Area and focused potential development in the 1,212 -acre Neighborhood Priority Area in the southerly portion. • Early concepts included: • A mix of residential product types; a central "town center" commercial area with neighborhood retail and restaurants; and public uses and amenities arranged in a compact and walkable land use pattern to encourage active living in the NPA. • Establishing conservation mitigation easements on portions of the northerly 3,176 acres. Background &Status • Biological resource surveys were conducted to evaluate the quality of Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS) in the lower 1,212 acres and determine if the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (SBKR) was present. • Surveys determined: • SBKR was not present. • The quality of the RAFSS habitat was degraded and declining in quality due to the lack of sand and water flows across the area because of existing flood control facilities. • Initial design concepts included the preservation of a large central portion of the Neighborhood Priority Area for possible restoration as natural habitat. • Residential and commercial development were organized around this central habitat area on land deemed by CDFW to be of lower habitat value. Background & Status • In the fall of 2017 the City conducted four community meetings to solicit community comments on the initial planning efforts. • Questions were raised regarding: • The number and type of residential units, particularly multi- family units. • The type and amount of commercial uses. • Fire safety and habitat with the open space configuration. • Due to comments received, the City set aside the preliminary concept plan and conducted additional community outreach. Background & Status • In spring of 2018, the City conducted a Community Outreach effort to reengage the community regarding the plan. • This community outreach effort confirmed that: • Local control of the area was preferred. • Some level of development under City zoning was acceptable. • Local control through annexation would be the preferred method of providing local control to set the standard for high- quality development and cover the cost of habitat conservation. • In May, the Council directed staff to continue working with the community on a plan for neighborhoods and conservation of the northeastern area of the City. Project & Site Description • The City identified a name for the future plan, the "Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan". • Reflects an intent to balance community priorities in the rural northern portion and appropriate development in the southern neighborhood area. • In the summer of 2018, the City hosted a community- based planning process to learn more about priorities and how best to balance them. .CwlservdWAm I �� rnaw.vq nl�K+m u F]CURE 5 Conceptua` Plan Cp�a y I1FTj>I MrJ�!'.�ai rdL'b�sw.p[x� I Project & Site Description • The community engagement process included: • Small group meetings • Popup events • On-line surveys • Open House event • The Etiwanda Heights Plan was developed in response to the community feedback received during this period. Rwa . ConmW*C M Am Ory W Rabe d%yxy.3. CA Mix a.,r t a W FIGURE 5 Conceptual Plan Tony Locacciato Meridian Consultants California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Review Objectives • Identify ways to minimize or avoid the significant effects of a project. • increase the public's understanding of the review process. • Promote coordination between government agencies. • Enhance public participation in the review process. • Encourage informed decisions. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF PROPOSED PROJECT DETERMINATION EIR IS REQUIRED ! PREPARE DRAFT EIR PREPARE FINAL EIR Environmental Review Process Purpose of Scoping Meeting • Provide opportunity to comment on the potential environmental effects of the proposed Project to assist the City in determining the scope of topics to be analyzed in the E I R. • Comments requested on: • Potential environmental effects to be addressed in the EIR • Alternatives to be evaluated in the E I R • Comments may be provided: • At meeting this evening • Written comments provided today, or by mail or email by January 21, 2019 Topics Identified for Study in EIR • Aesthetics • Agriculture & Forestry Resources • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources • Energy • Geology & Soils • Greenhouse Gases • Hazards & Hazardous Materials • Hydrology & Water Quality • Land Use & Planning • Mineral Resources • Noise • Population & Housing • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation & Traffic • Tribal Cultural Resources • Utilities & Service Systems Proposed EIR Scope of Study • Aesthetics • Changes to visual character of Etiwanda Heights Area and surrounding area • Effects on scenic vistas, nighttime light levels, and creation of new sources of glare • Agriculture & Forestry Resources • Effects on San Bernardino National Forest • Air Quality • Increases in air emissions from construction • Increases in air emissions from new neighborhoods • Biological Resources • Direct and indirect effects on biological resources within and near Etiwanda Heights Area based on surveys conducted from 2015-2017 • Cultural Resources • Direct and indirect effects on cultural resources within and near Etiwanda Heights Area based on surveys conducted from 2015-2018 Proposed EIR Scope of Study • Energy • Potential energy effects of Etiwanda Heights Area, including estimate of energy requirements and efficiency of energy use • Geology & Soils • Effects related to the existing geologic and soils conditions within the Etiwanda Heights Area • Potential effect of seismic events on the Red Hill and Rancho Cucamonga Faults • Greenhouse Gases • Increase in greenhouse gas emissions from construction • Increase in air emissions from new neighborhoods • Consistency of the Project with applicable local, regional, and state policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Hazards & Hazardous Materials • Potential for the presence of hazardous materials within Etiwanda Heights Area from historic uses • Hydrology & Water Quality • Changes to existing drainage patterns 0 Effects on surface and groundwater quality Proposed EIR Scope of Study • Land Use & Planning • Consistency of Etiwanda Heights with Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and regional plans • Consistency of propose annexation with state law and SB LAFCO policies • Mineral Resources • Consistency of Project with state policies on protecting access to mineral resources • Noise • Potential for proposed uses to be affected by existing noise sources • Potential for new uses to increase noise levels • Temporary noise effects of from construction - Population & Housing • Consistency of the increase in population and housing with adopted local and regional growth projections and applicable policies • Public Services • Effect on police, fire protection and emergency medical facilities • Need for school facilities; evaluation of 12 -acre site 600 -student, K-8 school site identified on conceptual plan Proposed EIR Scope of Study • Recreation • Effects from constructing and operating proposed recreation facilities and pedestrian/equestrian trails • Transportation & Traffic • Effects of additional traffic on local streets, state transportation facilities, and transit services • Consistency of Etiwanda Heights with applicable transportation plans and policies • Tribal Cultural Resources • Consultation with Native American tribal representatives on potential to affect tribal cultural resources in Etiwanda Heights Area • Utilities & Service Systems • Potential effects on existing Water, Sewer, Storm Drain, Electric, Natural Gas, and Communication facilities and need for additional or expanded facilities • Adequacy of available water supplies Other Topics • Cumulative Impacts • Growth Inducing Effects • Alternatives Thank You • NOP Review Period began on December 4, 2018 and ends on January 21, 2019 • For further information or to submit comments contact: Tom Grahn Associate Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 tom.grahn(a�cityofrc.us MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2018-00956 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Municipal Code to expand limits on animal keeping for educational uses in the Industrial Park (IP) Zone/District. Planning Commission December 12, 2018 Background • The Planning Department has received inquiries about animal husbandry programs associated with educational uses; • These schools have been in the Industrial Park Districts where animal keeping is not permitted; • Most recent inquiries were from Abundant Living Family Church and United Christian Academy to incorporate animal husbandry into their curriculum; Background • Animal husbandry and agricultural science programs provide students with exposure to science and science and technology-based career opportunities; • Limited opportunities in Industrial Districts; • The purpose of this amendment have the option of animal educational programs. is to allow them to husbandry -based I Current Standards TABLE 17.88.020-1 'LIMITS, ONA. IINALS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL dIWWd Minimum Pro .e P IVlaximum Type of Animal Area;(Square Feet per Animal) :Number (1,7) AREAS Allowable Residential , PDistnct Domestic Pets • Cat(s) No Minimum Required 3 (8) All • Dog(s) No Minimum Required 3 (8) All • Rodents (2) and Small Birds (2) 5,000 SF (2) 25 (2) All • Other Domestic Pets No Minimum Required No Ma)amum All Exotic Animals (3) See Table Note #3 All (3) Insects (3) See Table Note #3 VL only Livestock Animals • Horse (4), Mule (4), Donkey(4), Pon (4,5) or Pot Bellied Pi c6) 10,000 SF 6 VL and L • Cattle, Swine, Llama, or similarly sized Livestock Animal 20,000 SF 3 VL and L • Sheep and Goats or similarly sized livestock Animal 5,000 SF 6 VL and L Poultry 5,000 SF 6 VL only Revised Standards TABLE'1�88(020�1 L1M TtS ON ANIMALS Ty a of Animal Minimum Propertlll y Area {Square Feet per Animal m Maximu(0`70 Number. i411owabl leas mential District Domestic Pets • Cat(s) No Minimum Required 3 (e) All • Dog(s) No Minimum Required 3 ($) All • Rodents (2) and Small Birds (2) 5,000 SF (2) 25 (2) All • Other Domestic Pets No Minimum Required No Maximum All Exotic Animals (3) See Table Note #3 All (3) Insects (3) See Table Note #3 VL only Livestock Animals • Horse (4), Mule (4}, Donkey (4), Pon (4'5) or Pot Bellied Pi (�? 10,000 SF 6 VL and L • Cattle, Swine, Llama, or similarly sized Livestock Animal 20,000 SF 3 VL and L • Sheep and Goats or similarly sized livestock Animal (91 5,000 SF 6 VL and L 10 Acres 6 IP only Poultry(9) 5,000 SF 6 VL only 10 Acres 12 IP only Conditional Use Permit Required The amendment includes text specifying that the animals may be kept as an accessory use to a private or public school with a Conditional Use Permit. The finding specific to this type of use would be that all animals shall be kept a minimum distance of 70 feet from any adjacent sensitive use; Table 17.30.030-1 will be revised to show that animal - keeping of this type is allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. Environmental Assessment Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(8)(3), where it can be seen that there is no possibility that the activity may have effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Public Notification The Amendment applies City-wide; Newspaper advertising; • No comments were received in response to this advertisement. Conclusion Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of: • Municipal Code Amendment DRC2018--00956 through the adoption of Resolution 18-78. �t.