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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-37 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2019-00863, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL USE IN A NEW 18,500 SQUARE FOOT SCHOOL BUILDING ON A SITE TOTALING 2.88 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE LOW(L) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 19TH STREET AND BERYL STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 020-461-62 —63, 020-461-65. A. Recitals. 1. WLC Architects filed an application for the approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2019-00863 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 22"d day of July 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. 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 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 July 22, 2020 including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located within the City; and b. The application applies to a project site comprising three parcels located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 19th and Beryl Streets. These parcels are identified as APN# 0202-461-62, 0202-461-63(addressed 9021 19th Street), and 0202-461-65(addressed 6710 Beryl Street). The General Plan Land Use designation of the project site is Low Residential. The Development Code zoning designation of the project site is Low (L) Residential; and C. The properties to the north of the subject property, on the other side of 19th Street consists of a church and multiple-family residences, in the Medium and Medium-High Residential District. The properties to the south consist of single-family residences in the Low (L) Residential District. The property to the west consists of vacant land and is also located in the Low (L) Residential District. The property to the east, on the other side of Beryl Street consists of a church and is similarly zoned Low (L) Residential.; and d. The project site is improved with the "Charles Stoebe House," a city-designated historic landmark, addressed 6710 Beryl Street. The property is also improved with an existing abandoned single-family residence addressed 9021 191h Street. Aside from the two existing PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 CUP DRC2019-00863—WLC Architects July 22, 2020 Page 2 structures, a trash enclosure and a parking area to the south of the Stoebe House, the project site generally consists of native and nonnative groundcover, shrubs and trees; and e. The applicant, WLC Architects, is proposing to construct an 18,500 square foot private academic school at the southwest corner of Beryl and 19th Streets. The east(front)elevation of the school will face Beryl Street and the north (street side) elevation will face 19th Street. A basketball court, lunch area, play field and playground will be located adjacent to the west and south property lines.Access to the project will be from a single driveway off Beryl Street leading to a parking lot which provides a looped drive aisle to accommodate a pick-up and drop-off area for students in proximity to the primary school entrance. The existing residence at 9021 19th Street will be demolished. The historic Stoebe House will remain and be incorporated into the project to be used as school office space. f. The hours of operations for the school begin between 7:55 a.m. for 151 through 8th graders, and 8:30 a.m. for kindergarten students. Students in 15Sthrough 8th grade are dismissed at 3:00 p.m., and kindergarteners are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. The school has 14 full time employees and 8 part time employees. g. The school offers a 6-week summer school program for each grade level, offered mid-June through mid-August. The hours of the summer school program are 9:00 a.m.to 2:45 p.m. h. The school provides an after-school Extended Child Care Program for those students who require after-school care. The Extended Child Care Program also includes extra- curricular sports activities, which conclude by 4:30 p.m. The Extended Child Care Program lasts until 6:30 p.m., every school day 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. The subject property has a General Plan land use designation of Low (L) Residential and a zoning designation of Low(L) Residential District. Private Academic Schools are permitted within the Low (Low) Residential district subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, the project complies with the City's building height, setback, parking, landscape, and architectural standards. b. The project site will provide vehicle access from a public street (Beryl Street) and public utilities are located on or adjacent to the project site. The attached standard conditions include conditions of approval related to parking, noise, light and glare to reduce potential impacts on the surrounding residential land uses. C. Environmental studies were prepared by the applicant's consultants reviewing the projects potential impact on the environment related to air quality/greenhouse gases, biological resources, noise, cultural resources and traffic. The reports determined that the project would not have a negative impact on the surrounding land uses. 4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332—In-Fill PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 CUP DRC2019-00863 —WLC Architects July 22, 2020 Page 3 Development Projects, as the project is a proposed development occurring within city limits on a project site less than five acres in size and substantially surrounded by urban uses.The project is a 18,500 square foot private academic school building located on 2.88 acres of land within the Low (L) Residential District. The private academic school use is consistent with the intent of the Low Residential designation in the General Plan and the project meets all applicable development standards and zoning regulations of the Development Code. The school building is similar in scale and is consistent with other buildings in the nearby vicinity. The site can be adequately served all required utilities and police and fire services. A number of environmental studies were prepared to assess any potential impacts that the project might have on the environment. A Biological Resources Technical Report (Cadre Environmental, May 2020) found that the project site's habitat consisted of non-native plant species and did not support native coastal sage scrubs. The Report also determined that there were no riparian or wetland habitats that would support sensitive, threatened or endangered species, including the endangered Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly. An Air Quality& Greenhouse Gas Technical Memorandum (Placeworks, May 4, 2020), conducted found that the project would not exceed the applicable Southern California Air Quality Management District's threshold for air quality and greenhouse gas emissions during construction or operational activity.A Traffic Impact Analysis(Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc., June 2020) found that the project will not result in any significant impacts related to Level of Service (LOS) or Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The Traffic Impact Analysis also included a Queueing Analysis which found that the project provides sufficient queueing length on-site for the proposed use.A Noise and Vibration technical Memorandum (Placeworks, May 8, 2020) concluded that the project's noise contribution to adjacent roadways and properties would be less than significant for both construction and operational activities. A Conceptual Water Quality Management Plan was submitted and reviewed by the City's grading engineer. The City's grading engineer approved the conceptual design and will review the final design when grading plans are submitted. A Cultural Resources Assessment (David Brunzell, May 27, 2020), was conducted and found that no archaeological or paleontological resources are known to be located within the project area. The Cultural Resources Assessment also found that the abandoned residence at 9021 191h Street was not eligible for the historic register and that the proposed re-use of the historic Stoebe House as a school office will not cause any significant impacts to that historic resource. Therefore, staff finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition in the attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this reference. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF JULY 2020. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Ton Guglielmo, Chairman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 CUP DRC2019-00863 —WLC Architects July 22, 2020 Page 4 ATTEST: 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 22nd day of July 2020, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, OAXACA, DOPP, MORALES, WILLIAMS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: