HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-30 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 20-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2018-00994, A REQUEST TO CHANGE
THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 11.44 ACRES OF LAND FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC) TO MIXED USE (MU) RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 131 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 4
COMMERCIAL READY UNITS AND A 1,500-SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
SPACE ON 11.44 ACRE PROJECT SITE IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(CC) DISTRICT, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EAST AVENUE AND
NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF — APN: 1100-191-04.
A. Recitals.
1. SC Westbury Limited Partnership filed an application for the approval of Zoning Map
Amendment DRC2018-00994, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Zoning Map Amendment request is referred to as 'the application."
2. On the 24th day of June 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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 hearings of June 24, 2020, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The 11.44-acre project site is located on the west side of East Avenue, approximately
550 feet north of Foothill Boulevard; and
b. The project site made up of 3.76 acres of land unencumbered by easements. Of the
remainder of the property, 1.98 acres are within a Southern California Gas Company easement that will
be used for parking and 5.7 acres are within a Southern California Edison easement that will be left
undeveloped; and
C. The vacant project site slopes from north to south and is covered by low vegetation and
multiple eucalyptus trees; and
d. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and
adjacent properties are as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-30
ZMA DRC2018-00994 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
June 24, 2020
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Land Use
General Plan
Zoning
Utility Corridor
Open Space (OS) District
Site
Vacant
Mixed -Use
Community Commercial (CC) District; Foothill
Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 4
North
Utility Corridor
Utility Corridor
Low Medium (LM) Residential District
South
Vacant Land
Mixed -Use
Mixed -Use (MU) District
East
Single -Family
City of Fontana
City of Fontana
Residences
Utility
Open Space (OS) District
West
Infrastructure
Utility Corridor
Commercial Office (CO) District
e. Zoning Map Amendment DRC2018-00994 changes the zoning designation of the
project site from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU). The Zoning Map Amendment will
bring the project site into conformance with the General Plan; and
f. Zoning Map Amendment DRC2018-00994 necessitates amending the Development
Code (DRC2018-00992) to amend text, tables, and figures in the Development Code related to the zone
change of the project site from Community Commercial to Mixed Use; and
g. The overall project scope includes Development Code Amendment DRC2018-00992, to
change text, tables, and figures in the Development Code related to the change in the zoning
designation from Community Commercial (CC) to Mixed -Use (MU), Design Review DRC2018-00770, for
the site plan and architectural design of the proposed 131-unit mixed -use development, Tree Removal
Permit DRC2019-00867 to remove 32 onsite trees and Uniform Sign Program DRC2019-00959 for
onsite signage.
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 property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in
terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land use in the surrounding area. The subject
property is located on a major street and provides adequate vehicle and pedestrian access. The project
is compatible with the existing development in the area, including the multi -family develop to the south of
the project site; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment
nor the surrounding properties. The Initial Study Part II prepared for the project outlines potential
environmental impacts related to the project and identifies project specific mitigation measures that
reduce these impacts to less -than -significant; and
C. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The subject
Zoning Map Amendment changes the zoning designation of the project site from Community Commercial
(CC) to Mixed Use (MU), in conformance with the General Plan Mixed Use (MU) land use designation.
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ZMA DRC2018-00994 — SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
June 24, 2020
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4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written
and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission
finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based
upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, LSA has prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project,
which was peer -reviewed by First Carbon Solutions, a consultant contracted by the City to review this
document. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, it was determined that, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a
significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent
to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before
it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that,
based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have
a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission.
Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation
measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the
City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated 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 (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby recommends City Council approval of the subject Zoning Map Amendment as
shown on Attachment A and subject to each and every condition set forth in the Standard Conditions,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-30
ZMA DRC2018-00994- SC WESTBURY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
June 24, 2020
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2020.
PLANNING CO SSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Tong Guglietrfio, Chairman
ATTEST:0' ' `cvL •`''i i C-i� .
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 24th day of June 2020, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Park (P)
Commercial
Office (CO)
"Attachment A"
Proposed Zone Change
Low Medium (I-M)
Project Site
Community
Commercial (CC)
Mixed Use (MU)
Foothill Boulevard
Medium (M)
Change the zoning
designation of APN_
1100-191-04 from
Community
Commercial (CC) to
Mixed Use (MU)
DRC2018-00994