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Home My WebLink About2020-05-27 Supplemental A - PC-HPCGeorge Botros DRC2O17-00193 May 27, 2020 Project Description Who: Saint Elias Church What: A request to develop a 12,350 square foot church and 18,033 square foot social building on a 3.28 acre (143,053 square foot) project site. Where: Southwest corner of East and Wilson Avenues Zoning Designation: Very Low General Plan Designation: Very Low (VL) Residential Entitlements: Design Review DRC2017-00193 Conditional Use Permit DRC2017-00194 Continuance Overview • The project was originally reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 22, 2020; • A number of questions were raised by the Planning Commissioners and public related to errors with the public noticing, traffic at a nearby street intersection, on -street parking, access to the project site, the number of special events conducted by the church, and noise; • The meeting was continued to provide staff with time to address the outstanding issues. Public Noticing Public notice for the April 22, 2020, Planning Commission meeting was sent out prior to the Planning Commission determining that the upcoming meeting would take place by video conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not noted in the notices that were mailed that the meeting would be conducted via video conference; As the public hearing was Continued, the notices that were sent out on May 19, 2020, to inform property owners within 660 feet of the project site of the Planning Commission public hearing on May 27 included this video conferencing information. Traffic • Neighboring residents stated concern about traffic at the intersection of East Avenue and Philly Drive; • The City's Engineering Department determined that East Avenue has adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed project. East Avenue traffic levels are low on both Sundays and in the evenings when the majority of the proposed activities will take place. Based on the current traffic levels, the Engineering Department concluded that a signalized intersection is unwarranted at the noted intersection. Social Hall Use and Hours • Neighboring residents expressed concern about the proposed church's operations and whether there would be non -church members engaged in activities at the location. In response, the church provided a letter dated May 11, 2020, stating that events in the social building will be for the exclusive use by church members and will not be available to be rented out by non -church members; • Events will take place no more than 3 times per month and will be held on Saturday and Sundays. The events will end by 11:30 p.m., with all guests off of the church grounds by approximately 12:00 a.m. The events will take place entirely within the social building and will be monitored by church members to prevent any disturbances in the parking lot. Valet parking will be provided for larger events to prevent on -street parking. Rolling Pasture Place Gating • The Planning Commission requested details regarding the gate design at the north terminus of Rolling Pasture Place; • In response, the applicant provided the preliminary design for a 6-foot- high gate and pilasters, which will limit access to Rolling Pasture Place to only emergency vehicles. %M4111r14T 1PrWU East Avenue Speed Limit and Parking • Neighboring residents inquired about the traffic speed and asked about whether parking is allowed on East Avenue; • Per the City's Engineering Department, has not been determined. The speed limit on East Avenue south of Banyan Street is 45 miles per hour but is not posted; • On -street parking on East Avenue is currently not permitted north of Philly Drive. Parking is also not permitted at any time on the east side of East Avenue, north of Hunt Club Drive, and not permitted on the west side of East Avenue south of Philly Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days. Conditional Use Permit Survey • The Planning Commission asked staff about prior approvals for other churches and similar assembly uses, and what type of conditions of approval were applied to them; • Staff has surveyed the Conditional Use Permits for 6 churches approved between 1989 and 2019 and found only one church (Christ Church of the Valley) in which limitations were placed on the permitted times of special events. This approval was for the expansion of an existing church that holds a large number of outdoor special events throughout the year; • The Conditional Use Permits for the other churches either did not include any limitations or only placed broad limitations on when church services and related programming took place (i.e. Sunday School, Bible Study, Group Meetings). Conditions of Approval • The project is required to comply to the performance standards outlined in the Development Code, which includes the same noise standards as a single-family residence; • The Planning Director also has the authority to add additional conditions when it has been demonstrated that the use violates the performance standards; • Based on the letter received by the applicant, events in the social hall will be limited to 3 times per month on weekends with all events to end by 11:30 p.m. Valet parking will also be required for large events; • The Planning Commission may also include additional conditions of approval at this time if they believe they are warranted. Environmental • The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 — Infill Projects; • The project is consistent with the General Plan as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations; • The proposed development occurs within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres; • The project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; • The project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; • The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Staff Recommendation • Approve Design Review DRC2017-00193 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2017-00194 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. 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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA r V Land Use I Parking Ratio I Required Parking I Provided Parking Church (416 Seats) CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Design Overview • The church and social building are designed with a Mediterranean architectural design theme that includes the use of smooth stucco, stone veneer, cast stone accents, and "S" clay tile roof; • The church will have a maximum height of 35 feet, which is the maximum height permitted within the Very Low (VL) Residential District; • The social building is designed to carry over the design theme of the church, but with a less formal appearance and will have a maximum height of 32-feet and 6-inches; Offsite Improvements • The applicant will be responsible for constructing the East Avenue street improvements along with paying in -lieu fees to construct one- half of the Wilson Avenue street improvements; • The proposed wall along East Avenue will be required to match the existing East Avenue theme; • The project will also be required to construct the East Avenue Community Entry, the Community Trail and sidewalk/bike trail along Wilson Avenue, and the landscaping between the north property line and Wilson Avenue, on the land owned by the Metropolitan Water District. CUP • Saint Elias Church will hold services on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., followed by a social gathering/meal in the adjacent social hall; • The applicant estimates that attendance for church services, based on their current church attendance in the city of Upland, will be approximately 150 persons along with 75 children, with increased attendance for religious holidays and other special events; • The church operation will also include monthly family nights, youth meetings and senior citizen gatherings; • Additionally, church members may use the church and social building for weddings, funerals and other related events.