HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/11/10 - Agenda Packet - AdjournedCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 10, 1998
7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman McNiel __
Com. Mannerino __
Vice Chairman Macias __
Com, Stewart ~ Com. Tolstoy
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. APPROVALOF MINUTES
October 28, 1998
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public headngs in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman
and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions
shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after
speaking.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-04 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and
Civic/Community to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue.
APN: 0227-091418 through 21. Related file: Victoria Community Plan
Amendment 98-03. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration. (Continued from October 28,
1998)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY
PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the Victoria
Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14
dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the
north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the
intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21,
Related file: General Plan Amendment 98-04. Staff has prepared a
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
(Continued from October 28, 1998)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request
to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential
(8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of
Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of
RochesterAvenue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25. Related file: Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 98-04. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY
PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -
A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map
from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately
6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately
1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and
2V= acres approximately 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue -
APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43. Related file: Victoria Community Plan
Amendment 98-05. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-25 MODIFICATION - FILIPPI
WINERY - A request to expand the winery operation to include
seasonal grape pressing for an existing facility within the High
Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria
Community Plan, located at 12467 Base Line Road
APN: 227-161-24.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY TRAIL CONCEPT FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT 15915 - WOODSIDE HOMES - A request to
dedicate a public Community Trail as an easement for a tract to be
located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, south of Victoria
Avenue.
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place forthe genera/public to address the Commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
G. GENERAL PLAN REVISION
H. SIGNS/MULTI-FAMILY TASK FORCE UPDATE - Oral report
VIII, ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjoumment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only
with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE RAINS
ROOM REGARDING PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 98-07
(ALLARD ENGINEERING)AND PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW
98-08 (CURRY)
I, Gaff Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on November 5, 1998, at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center
Drive. Rancho Cucamonga.
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VICINITY MAP
CITY HALL
CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA '
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
November 10, 1998
TO:
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:
Brad Buller, City Planner
BY:
Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 -
RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the
General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
and Civic/Community to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for
17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east
of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-18 through 21.
(Continued from October 28, 1998.)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-03 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A
request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of
Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester
Avenue - APN: 0227-091-18 through 21. (Continued from October 28, 1998.)
Because there are smaller, similarly zoned, out parcels adjacent to the parcels included in
these applications, staff recommends that General Plan Amendment 98-05 and Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 98-04 be reviewed concurrently.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
Surrounding Land Use and ZoninG:
North Railroad right-of-way and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
South- FoothilI Boulevard and vacant land; Victoria Planned CommunitY, RegionalRelated
Office/Commercial
East Vacant land and public storage facility beyond; Victoria Planned Community,
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and RV-Self Storage
West Vacant land, fire station, and utility corridor beyond; Victoria Planned Community,
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community
North - Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
South- Commercial
East Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
West Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
ITEMS A & B
Y
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 2
Site Characteristics: The site is vacant on the north side of Base Line Road, east of
Rochester Avenue, and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site consists of four
contiguous lots with the eastern-most being adjacent to the future Day Creek Boulevard. One
mature California Oak of historical significance is near the middle of the site and the properties
are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). The site is generally level and
slopes gently to the south.
ANALYSIS:
General: The site is designated!:Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) in the
General Plan and the Victoria Community Plan. A short distance to the west is an existing fire
station and in the northern portion there is an historically landmarked California Oak tree.
Most of the land north of Base Line Road is zoned for Low-Medium Residential.
APProPriateness of the Existinq' Medium Residential Desiqnations - Residential is the
predominate designation in the area generally north of Base Line Road. Also, with the
southeast corner of the site on the future intersection of two major arterials (Base Line Road
and Day Creek Boulevard) the M~dium Residential district is appropriate when allowing for
the flexibility of building arrangements for multi-family projects. V~th recent land use changes,
only two remainin9 multi-family sites are located on the north side of Base Line Road
(between the future Day Creek Boulevard and Victoria Park Lane). Retention of the Medium
Residential District would continue the multi-family character west along Base Line Road.
However, because of recent changes to the Low-Medium Residential density on the east side
of the future Day Creek Boulevard (GPA 96-03B) the multi-family character would be
interrupted by a small portion of single-family development.
At the northeast corner of the site, approximately 3 acres are designated Civic Community for
development of a future fire station. The Fire District has advised staff that the site is no
longer needed forthat purpose. Therefore, the existing Civic/Community designation should
be changed as this use is reserved solely for anticipated community facilities.
Appropriateness of the Proposed Low-Medium Residential Desiqnation -With Low-Medium
land to the nodh and east (east of the 2.75 acres of GPA 98-05) approval of this application
would continue the Low-Medium Residential character from the future Day Creek Boulevard
west all the way to Milliken Avenue (on the north side of Base Line Road). With minor
exceptions adjacent to shopping centers and along the future Route 30 Freeway, the majority
of the residential land north of Base Line Road is zoned single-family. The predominance of
multi-family land is south of Base Line Road. Adoption of Low-Medium Residential for these
applications would be appropriate with this trend and with recent land use changes in the
immediate area.
While the four parcels of this application are of sufficient size and configuration to design a
high-quality project, the adjacent out parcels exhibit property configurations which may pose
significant design problems. Therefore, staff recommends that any approvals forthis site and
the adjacent parcels include a Master Plan requirement so that any future development
proposals will include shared design considerations (i.e., streets, trails, etc.).
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
' GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 3
Housin~q - The main housing issue for these applications is the reduction in the number of
potential residential units at build out and the affordability of the future units. The less intense
land use density would result in a reduction of future units of between 79 and 113 units (for
the 17 acres of this application and the 8.5 acres of GPA 98-05). This represents only .19
percent of the anticipated 58,974 total units estimated for the City's build out (Housing
Element. page II 1-39). This loss, however, was more than made up for by the adoption of GPA
95-03A (Griffin) which added 342 single family units (Low-Medium Residential District) to the
anticipated build out.
Because of the higher unit density, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
neighborhoods are generally more affordable than other lower-density, single-family districts.
By dropping just one density designation. the resultant single family development should not
be much less affordable than any other owner-occupied, multi-family units developed in the
same area.
Environmental Assessment: The applicant prepared Pad I of the Initial Study. Staff
completed Part II of the Initial Study and determined that no significant impacts would result
from reducing the residential unit density on the subject properties. This amendment proposal
simply reduces the potential residential unit development within the similar residential land use
categories. It is anticipated that most impacts generally expected from future residential
development will be equal to or less than that expected under the existing category. The
original environmental analysis for the existing land use category was included in the EIRs for
the City's General Plan and Victoria Community Plan.
Environmental issues will need to be analyzed when formal development proposals are
applied for in the future. For example. an historically landmarked Californian Oak is located
on the site. The City's existing Historic Preservation regulations will ensure that development
around the tree will include appropriate measures to preserve its health. Similarly, when
specific development projects are proposed, existing environmental review requirements will
be initiated to ensure adequate analysis of the impacts. Any impacts noted will be mitigated
through the City's development review process.
In response to the Notice of Intent for the Negative Declaration, the Etiwanda School District
forwarded a concern regarding the anticipated student generation when residential projects
are developed. As any housing project will affect the District's ability to provide school
services, staff believes these amendments should significantly lessen the anticipated impacts.
With unit density change on this and the accompanying applications (GPA 98-05 and VCPA
98-04), the anticipated residential unit count for the immediate area should be reduced by
about 100 units. It is current city policy to request developers to work out a school mitigation
plan with the affected school district(s) prior to development approval. No development is
proposed with these applications as the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA)
is the owner of the 17 acres of GPA 98-04. It is the RDA's intent to sell the properties after
the proposed residential density is reduced. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
identify the need of future developers of the properties to execute an agreement with the
Etiwanda School District to provide adequate mitigation prior to City approval of any
residential project.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
'GAP 98-04 & VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 4
FACTS FOR FINDING: Based upon the facts and conclusions listed above, staff believes the
Planning Commission can make the following facts for findings regarding these applications:
The properties are suitable for the uses allowed in the proposed land use and development
district designation in terms of access and size, as evidenced by the site's location adjacent
to other similarly designated parcels; and
The proposed amendments would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the
surrounding properties as evidenced by the findings and conclusions of the Initial
Environmental Study that indicate that no significant impacts would be expected as a result
of this land use change; and
C. The proposed amendments are in conformance with the General Plan and Victoria
Community Plan because of the site's capacity to promote the goals and objectives for single-
family residential development.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was.advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommend that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the
City Council of General Plan Amendment 98-04 with a Master Plan designation and of Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 98-03 by the adoption of the attached Resolutions.
Respecffu y submiRed,
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - General Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit "B" - Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit "C" - Initial Study Part II
Resolution Recommending Approval of GPA 98-04
Resolution Recommending Approval of VCPA 98-03
LAND USE PLAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project Files: General Plan Amendment 98-04, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03
2, Related Files: n/a
Description of Project: Environmental Assessment and General Plan Amendment 98-04
Rancho Cucamonaa Redevelopment Ac~encv - A request to change the General Plan Land
Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to
Low-Medium Residential(4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side
of Base Line Road, approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue.
APN: - 0227-091-18 through 21
Environmental Assessment and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 - Rancho
Cucamoncla Redevelopment Aclencv - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan
Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community
Facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the
north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester
Avenue. APN: - 0227-091-18 through 21
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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General Plan Designations: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and
Civic/Community
Zoning:
Victoria Community Plan - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
and Community Facility
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is vacant, on the north side of Base Line
Road. east of Rochester Avenue and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site
consists of four contiguous lots with the eastern most being adjacent to the future Day Creek
Boulevard. One mature California Oak of historical significance is near the middle ofthe site
and the properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs).
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga. CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Alan Warren. Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
Initial Study for
' GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Page 2
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning
( ) Population and Housing
( ) Geological Problems
( ) Water
( ) Air Quality
(x) Transportation/Circulation
(x) Biological Resources
( ) Energy and Mineral Resources
( ) Hazards
(x) Noise
( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance
(x) Public Services
(x) Utilities and Service Systems
( ) Aesthetics
(x) Cultural Resources
(x) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(x)
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
()
I find that although the proposed~ project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project. or agreed to. by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a s gn ticant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment. but at
least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon
the earlier analysis as described On attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant
Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
()
Signed:
I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
1) have been analyzed adequate!y in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,
Alan Warren
Associate Planner
October 6, 1998
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
LAND
c)
d)
USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal.'
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity?
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community?
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
Comments:
a)
The project does not propose any development improvement, The request is to
change the General and Specific plans land use designations from Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and community facility to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The General Plan and Specific Plan
Amendments are the appropriate applications to change the land use designations.
The approval process, if granted. will not cause conflict with the General Plan and
zoning.
b)
The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage
Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural
environment, as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria
Community Plan currently designate the site for residential uses and the proposal
will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density.
c)
Much of the land surrounding the subject properties is already designated for Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) uses. Changing the subject
properties to Low-Medium Residential would be consistent with the surrounding
area.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
' GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03
Page 4
c)
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal.'
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( )
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( )
Displace existing housing. especially affordable
housing?
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
No
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potent/a/impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture?
b) Seismic ground shaking?
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
d) Seiche hazards?
· e) Landslides or mudflows?
0 Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land?
h) Expansive soils?
i) Unique geologic or physical features?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
(x)
(x)
(x)
(x)
WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? '
()
()
()
()
()
()
No
(x)
(x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 5
c)
d)
g)
h)
i)
Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen. or turbidity)?
Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body?
Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements?
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
Impacts to groundwater quality?
Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
(x)
(x)
()
()
()
()
(x)
(x)
Comments:
a)
The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development
project. The land use change will not in itself cause any impacts to the water
supplies. The future development of the site will increase runoff because the site is
currently vacant and any development will add impervious surfaces such as street
improvements. driveways, and roo~ops. Tentative Tract Maps usually include
conditions of approval requiring certain storm drain system and ground surface
conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The impact is not
considered significant.
f& g)
Because of potential improvements anticipated after the land use change listed
above. it is expected that some reduction in rainwater percolation to the ground
water may result. The future residential development of the site would be in
conformance with similarly developed residential land in the City and therefore the
impact is not considered significant.
AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a)
Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
'GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 6
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Comments:
a)
The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development
project. The land use change will not cause any impacts to the air quality. The
future development of any vacant land in the city will add to the vehicle trips and, as
a result, add to potential air quality degradation whatever the land use designation.
The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units/acre) which could result in 136 to 238 units. The revised designation, Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), could result in development of
between 68 and 136 units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low-
Medium Residential designation would experience fewer traffic impacts; therefore,
air quality impacts would be less than if developed under the current designation.
Furthermore, the South Coast Air Quality Management Districrs Air Quality
Management Plan accounts for the existing land use designations in its programs.
The proposed land use change retains the residential potential, but at a less
intensive level. No increase in air quality impacts would be expected from the
existing development potential.
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips ortraffic congestion? ( ) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( )
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( )
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( )
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( )
O Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
(x) ( )
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 7
g) Rail or air traffic impacts?
() () ()
NO
(x)
Comments:
a)
The development of any vacant land in the city will add to the vehicle trips and add
to potential traffic congestion whatever the land use designation. The subject
property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units/acre) which
could result in 136 to 238 units. The revised designation, Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) could result in development of between 68 and 136
units. It is anticipated that any development under the Low-Medium Residential
designation would exhibit traffic impacts less than if developed under the current
designation.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
(x) ( )
(x) ( )
(x) ( )
( ) (x)
( ) (x)
Comments:
a&c)
The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage
Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural
environment as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria
Community Plan currently designates the site for residential uses and the proposal
will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density.
Future development proposals in the area should evaluate their impacts on the
habitat. Mitigation measures may be required if the impacts to the habitat are
considered significant. It is recommended that a habitat study be included as a part
of an environmental assessment before any authorization for development.
Initial Study for
'GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Page 8
b)
There is one mature California Oak of historical significance near the middle of the
site and the properties are covered with native vegetation (grasses and shrubs). It
is recommended that an arborist study the immediate area around the tree and
make recommendations to preserve the health of the tree before any authorization
for development on the properties. The oak is officially designated as a historical
landmark and this issue will be investigated at the time of development proposal
through the City's Historical Preservation policies.
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a)
Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans?
b)
Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner?
c)
Result in the loss of avai.lability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
No
b)
HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticicles, chemicals, or radiation)?
Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard?
Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards?'
Increased fire hazard in areas with fiammable
brush, grass, or trees?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
- GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 9
10.
NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
() () () (x)
Comments:
a)
The project will add new sources of noise such as automobiles because it entails
adding new homes to vacant land when developed. The increase in noise levels
however is not excessive and not expected to exceed City adopted noise level limits.
The impact is not considered significant.
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas.'
a)
b)
C)
d)
e)
Fire protection? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Schools? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Comments:
a&c)
The eventual development of the site will increase the demand on public services
since it will entail adding new homes on vacant land. Tract Map conditions of
approval usually require the developer to participate in the funding of special districts
for the necessary construction and maintenance of fire protection and school
facilities. Therefore, the impact is not considered significant.
d)
The site is within the Victoria Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. The
reduction in future housing units, providing lower unit density, will result in a
reduction of LMD per unit funds to maintain the District's lighting and landscaping
areas. This reduction, when combined with other lower unit density developments
may, in the long term, affect the District's ability to pay for its landscaped areas. The
impact for these 17 acres is not considered significant. The estimated unit count at
the existing density is 140 (10 units/acre x 14 acres), at the reduced density, 119 (7
units/acre x 17 acres) units. This results in an estimate reduction of 21 units (The
increase of three acres is the result of including land previously reserved for a fire
station in the residential land). Cumulative impact analysis is not available to
determine the long term effect of density reductions on the funding of the District.
Initial Study for
' GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Page 10
12.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a)
b)
C)
d)
O
g)
Power or natural gas? ( )
Communication systems? ( )
Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( )
Sewer or septic tanks? ( )
Storm water drainage? ( )
Solid waste disposal? ( )
Local or regional water Supplies? ( )
Comments:
( ) (x) ( )
( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) (x) ( )
( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
a,b,&
e)
d)
A housing project at the site will produce a need for water supplies, waste disposal,
gas and electric service since new homes will be built. Typical Tentative Tract Map
conditions of approval require the developer to provide separate utility services to
each parcel including sanitary sewer system, water, gas, electric power, telephone
and cable TV. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The
impact is not considered significant. The unit density reduction should result in
service need reductions below what would be expected under the Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) designation.
A housing project will increase runoff because the site is currently vacant and any
improvement project will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements,
driveways, and rooftops..Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval usually require
certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will
handle the increased flows. The cost of these improvements are borne by the
developer. The impact is not considered significant.
13.
AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic h ghway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Create ght or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 11
14.
CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposah
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( )
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( )
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( )
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area? ( )
Comments:
c) Refer to item 7B.
No
Irn0acl
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) (x) ( )
()
()
()
()
(X)
(X)
qS.
RECREATION, Would the proposal.'
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
()
()
()
()
(x)
()
No
()
(x)
Comments:
a)
Any housing project will increase the demand on parks in the area because it
involves adding new homes. Developers will be responsible for payment of park
fees at the time of building permit issuance to offset any impact on parks. The
impact is not considered significant.
initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
-GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 12
16.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife speciesL cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term. environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief. definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? CCumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.): ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) Substantial adverse: Ddes the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above forthis project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following earlierdocument(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga. Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(x)
General Plan Environmental Impact Report
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
-GPA 98-04; VCPA 98-03 Page 13
(X)
Victoria Environmental Impact Report
(Certified May 20, 1981)
(X)
Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would
OCCUr.
Signature:
Print Name and Title:
Date:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: General Plan Amendment 98-04 Public Review Period Closes: November 10, 1998
Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03
Project Name: Project Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency
Project Location (also see attached m-~p): Located on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 1300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue. APN: 0227-091-18 through 21.
Project Description: A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential
(8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Civic/Community to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) and to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units per acre) and Community Facility to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17
acres of land.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted
an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1)
(2)
Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or
mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project
file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Division at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
November 10, 1998
Date of Determination
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF GENERAL PLAN AMEN DMENT 98-04, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND CIVIC/COMMUNITY TO
LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), WITH
A MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT, FOR 17ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300
FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-18
THROUGH 21.
A. Recitals.
1. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA) filed an application for
General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On October 28, and continued to November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
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 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 hearing, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to four parcels of land totaling approximately 17 acres of
land, basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and which are presently
vacant. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre) and Civic/Community; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The
property to the west is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is
developed with a fire station. The property to the east is designated Low- Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre) and is vacant and partially developed with a public storage facility. The
property to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Commercial and is
vacant; and
c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 2
and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element;
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties.
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 I and 2
above, this Commission hereby findsand concludes as follows:
a. That the subject properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surround ng area'
and '
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties; and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration.
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Of 1970, as amended. and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Nedative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration,
the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the
public headrig, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 ,of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change
the General Plan Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," with a Master Plan requirement.
The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby cedify 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
LAND USE PLAN
RESIDENTIAL
VERY LOW <2 DU's/AC
LOW 2-4 DU's/AC
LOW-MEDIUM 4-8DU's/AC
MEDIUM 8-14 DU's/AC
MEDIUM-HIGH 14-24 DU's/AC
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03, A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND
COMMUNITY FACILITYTO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE
NORTH' SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET
EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-18 THROUGH 21.
A. ,Recitals.
1. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency filed an application for Victoria
Community Plan Amendment No. 98-03 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter
in this Resolution, the subject Victoria Community Plan Amendment ks referred to as "the
application." "
2. On October 28. and continued to November 10.1998, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No. 98-04 to change the
General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and
Civic/Community to Low -Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre).
4. 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 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 headng, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to four parcels of land totaling approximately 17 acres,
basically a rectilinear configuration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately
1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and which is presently vacant. Said
properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and
Community Facility; and
b. All of the surrounding properties are within the Victoria Planned Community. The
property to the north of the subject site is designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units
per acre) and is vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way. The property to the west is
designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with a fire station.
The property to the east is designated Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VCPA 98-03 - CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 2
is vacant and partially developed with a public storage facility. The property to the south, on the
south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant; and
c. ~' This amendmept does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the Genera Plan
and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General Plan,
the Victoria Community Plan, and with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land
Use Element and the Victoria Community Plan; and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties.
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 I 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 distdct
in terms of access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties; and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Actof 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration,
the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the
public hearing, the Planning CommissiOn hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
· PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VCPA 98-03 ~ CITY OF R.C. RDA
November 10, 1998
Page 3
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1,2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment No. 98-03
to change tb_e L-and Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A."
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
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November 10, 1998
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Brad Buller, City Planner
Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A roquest to change the General Plan Land Use Map from
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 1,100feeteastofthe intersection of RochesterAvenue-APN: 0227-091-22
and 25
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT
98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community
Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side
of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue
and for 2'~ acres of land approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of Rochester
Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Surroundincl Land Use and ZoninG:
Easterly
North -
South -
East
West
parcel:
Railroad fight-of-way and vacant land; Victoda Planned Community, Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
Foothill Boulevard and vacant land; Victoria Planned Community, Regional Related
Office/Commercial
- Vacant land~ Victoria Planned Community, Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per
acre)
- Vacant land; Victoria Planned Community; Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre)
Westerly parcels:
North -Railroad right-of-way and vacant land; Victoda Planned Community, Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
South - Foothill Boulevard and vacant land; Victoda Planned Community, Regional Related
Office/Commercial
East - Vacant land; Victoda Planned Community - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per
acre)
West - Utility corridor; Victoria Planned Community, Utility Corridor
ITEMS C & D
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
GPA 98-05 & VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10, 1998
Page 2 ..
B. General Plan DesiGnations:
Project Sites - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
Easterly parcel:
North - Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
South - Commercial
East - Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
West - Medium Residential (8-14dwelling units per acre)
Westerly parcels:
North - Railway and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
South - Commercial
East - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling un ts per acre)
West - Flood Control/Utility Cordfor
C. Site Characteristics: The parcels are on the north side of Base Line Road, east of RochesterAvenue,
and west of the proposed Day Creek' Boulevard. The two contiguous lots adjacent to the Edison utility
corddor are partially developed witha fire station. The eastem-most parcel is vacant and is located
where the future Day Creek Boulevard is planned. The properties are covered with native vegetation
(grasses and shrubs). The sites are generally leverand slope gently to the south. :
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The parcels included in these applications are divided by the four parcels of th~
Redevelopment Agency's (RDA) applications (GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03). The RDA land use
applications for 17 acres on Base Line Road is the impetus for the City's applications. On October
28, 1998, the Planning Commission authorized the City-initiated applications so as to provide a
comprehensive review of the land use issues for the immediate area.
The sites are presently designated Medium Residential in the General Plan and in the Victori~
Community Plan. However, the descriptions are not "mirror images" because of differences in th~
characteristics of the general plan and community plan maps. The Genera P an Land Use Map
identifies future arteda roads such Day Creek Boulevard. While the Victoda Community Plan
indicates where future streets are planned, their inclusion into the public fight-of-way does not take
place until formally dedicated with development approvals. Therefore, until development occurs, th~
areas where future roads are to be located need to be zoned consistent with the adjacent land. in
this case, the General Plan Land Use Map does not need to be amended as it clearly shows th~
future roadway, but the uncleflying zohing designation of the readway in the Victoda Community Plan
should be changed to match whatever land use designation is adopted for the adjacent properties.,
APProPriateness of the Existinc~/PreDosed DesiGnations: The separate sites, 5.75 and 2.5 acres
respectively, are much smaller than the 17 acres in the RDA applications. Because of their small size
and narrow configuration staff believes it would not be in the best interest of future development for
these parcels to be of a different land use designation that the larger RDA site. Staff recommends
that whatever designation is selected for the RDA site should also be chosen for the subject.~
applications, Also, because of their narrow configuration it would be appropriate to require master;
planning these sites with the 17 acres of the RDA application. :
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
GPA 98-05 & VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10, 1998
Page 3
Environmental Assessment: Parts I and II of the Initial Study have been completed. Staff has
determined that no significant impacts would result from reducing the residential unit density on the
subject properties. This amendment proposal simply reduces the potential residential unit
development within similar residential land use categories. It is anticipated that most impacts
generally expected from future residential development will be equal to or less than those expected
under the existing category. The original environmental analysis for the existing land use category
was included in EIRs for the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Victoria Community Plan.
Environmental issues will need to be analyzed when formal development proposals are applied for
in the future. When specific development projects are proposed, existing environmental review
requirements will be initiated to ensure adequate analysis of the impacts. Any impacts noted will be
mitigated through the City's development review process.
FACTS FOR FINDING: Based upon the facts and conclusions listed above. staff believes the Planning
Commission can make the following facts for findings regarding these applications:
A. The properties are suitable for the uses allowed in the proposed land use and development district
designation in terms of access and size if master planned with similarly designated parcels; and
The proposed amendments would not have sigL~ificant impacts on the environment nor the
surrounding properties as evidenced by the findings and conclusions of the Initial Environmental
Study that indicate that no significant impacts would be expected as a result of this land use change;
and
The proposed amendments are in conformance with the General Plan and Victoria Community Plan
because of the site's capacity to promote the goals and objectives for single-family residential
development.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: If the Planning Commission recommends approval of General Plan Amendment
98-04 with a Master Plan designation and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 to the City Council,
then they should also recommend approval of these applications by adoption of the attached Resolutions.
Respectfully submitted,
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - General Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit "B" - Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit "C" - Initial Study Part II
Resolution Recommending Approval of GPA 98-05
Resolution Recommending Approval of VCPA 98-04
LAND USE PLAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project Files: General Plan Amendment 98-05, Victoda Community Plan Amendment 98-04
Related Files: General Plan Amendment 98-04 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment
98-03
Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-05 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A request to change the
General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the
north side of Base Line Road, approximately' 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester
Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT
98-04 o CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoda Community
Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side
of Base Line Road, approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue
and2'~acresapproximately2,000feeteastofRochesterAvenue-APN: 0227-091-22,25,
and 43.
These applications are being proposed in conjunction with similar land use
amendments (General Plan Amendment 98-04 and Victoria Community Plan
Amendment 98-03) for 17 acres of land on the east boundary of this site. The Initial
Study Part II of these applications is enclosed. The combined projects will equal
23 acres of Low-Medium Residential (4-0 dwelling units per acre) and the City
believes the same determinations made for each project can be made for the
combined land use projects.
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Ddve
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
5. General Plan Designations: Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Victoria Community Plan - Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is vacant, on the north side of Base Line
Road, east of Rochester Avenue and west of the proposed Day Creek Boulevard. The site
consists of two contiguous lots with an existing fire station.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 2
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Alan Warren, AICP, Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning
( ) Population and Housing
( ) Geological Problems
( ) Water
( ) Air Quality
(x) Transportation/Circulation
(x) Biological Resources
( ) Energy and Mineral Resources
( ) Hazards
(x) Noise
( ) Mandaton/Findings of Significance
(x) Public Sen/ices
(x) Utilities and Sen/ice Systems
( ) Aesthetics
(x) Cultural Resources
(x) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(x)
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
()
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
()
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant
Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
()
Signed:
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
1 ) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Alan W~rren, AICP, ~nner
October 6, 1998
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
· GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation
is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to
mitigate the significant effects identified.
LAND
c)
d)
USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( )
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project? ( ) ( )
Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? ( ) ( )
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community? ( ) ( )
(x)
(x)
(x)
(x)
Commen~:
a)
The project does not propose any development improvement. The request is to
change the General and Specific Plans land use designations from Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The General Plan and Specific Plan
Amendments are the appropriate applications to change the land use designations.
The approval process; if granted, will not cause conflict with the General Plan and
zoning.
b)
The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage
Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural
environment, as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoda
Community Plan currently designate the site for residential uses and the proposal
will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density.
c)
Much of the land surrounding the subject properties is already designated for Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) uses. Changing the subject
propeffies to Low-Medium Residential would be consistent with the surrounding
area.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 4
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( )
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? ( )
c) Displace existing housing. especially affordable
housing? ( )
()
()
()
NO
(X)
(X)
(X)
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
Fault rupture?
Seismic ground shaking?
Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
Seiche hazards?
Landslides or mudflows?
Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading. or fill?
Subsidence of the land?
Expansive soils?
Unique geologic or physical features?
a) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
e) ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
()
g)
h)
i)
(X)
(x)
(x)
(x)
sW~r~:~nt
WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? ( )
()
()
()
No
(X)
(X)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 5
c)
d)
g)
h)
i)
Discharge into surface water or other alteration
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body?
Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements?
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial 10ss of
groundwater recharge capability?
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
Impacts to groundwater quality?
Substantial reduction in the amount of.
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
()
()
()
(x)
(x)
()
()
(X)
(x)
(x)
()
()
(x)
(X)
Col~l~ents:
a)
The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development
project. The land use change will not in itself cause any impacts to the water
supplies. The future development of the site will increase runoff because the site is
currently vacant and any development will add impervious surfaces such as street
improvements, driveways, and rooftops. Tentative Tract Maps usually include
conditions of approval requiring certain storm drain system and ground surface
conveyance improvements that will handle the increased flows. The impact is not
considered signfficant.
f&g)
Because of potential improvements anticipated after the land use change listed
above, it is expected :that some reduction in rainwater percolation to the ground
water may result. The future residential development of the site would be in
conformance with similarly developed residential land in the City and therefore the
impact is not considered significant.
AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality Istandard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation? ( )
.
No
( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
' GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 6
b)
d)
Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( )
Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ( )
Create objectionable odors? ( )
() ()
NO
(x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
Commen~:
a)
The land use change is being requested without an accompanying development
project. The land use change will not cause any impacts to the air quality. The
future development of any vacant land in the City will add to the vehicle tdps and, as
a result, add to potential air quality degradation whatever the land use designation.
The subject property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units/acre), which could result in 48 to 84 units. The revised designation, Low-
Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), could result in development of
between 24 and 48 units. it is anticipated that any development under the Low-
Medium Residential designation would experience fewer traffic impacts; therefore,
air quality impacts would be less than if developed under the current designation.
Furthermore, the South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct's Air Quality
Management Plan accounts for the existing land use designations in its programs.
The proposed land use change retains the residential potential, but at a less
intensive level. No increase in air quality impacts would be expected from the
existing development potential.
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 7
No
g) Rail or air traffic impacts?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Commen~:
a)
The development of any vacant land in the City will add to the vehicle tdps and add
to potential traffic congestion whatever the land use designation. The subject
property is currently zoned Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre), which
could result in 48 to 84 units. The revised designation, Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre) could result in development of between 24 and 48 units. It
is anticipated that any development under the Low-Medium Residential designation
would exhibit traffic impacts less than if developed under the current designation.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees,
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.,
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)? ( ) ( ) (x) ( )
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, ripadan, and
vemal pool)? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
a &c)
The site is near sensitive Riversidian Aluvial Fan Sage Shrub and Coastal Sage
Shrub habitats. The land use designation changes will not impact the natural
environment as no development is being proposed. The General Plan and Victoria
Community Plan currently designates the site for residential uses and the proposal
will continue the residential zoning but at a reduced unit density.
Future development proposals in the area should evaluate their impacts on the
habitat. Mitigation measures may be required if the impacts to the habitat are
considered significant. It is recommended that a habitat study be included as a part
of an environmental assessment before any authorization for development.
Initial Study for
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Page 8
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a)
Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans?
b)
Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner?.
c)
Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
NO
ImDac~
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or releasi~ of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? ( )
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( )
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? ( )
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( )
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees? ( )
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x)
10.
NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( )
Comments:
NO
( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) (x)
a)
The project will add new sources of noise such as automobiles because it entails
adding new homes to vacant land when developed. The increase in noise levels
however is not excessive and not expected to exceed City adopted noise level limits.
The impact is not considered significant.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 9
11.
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a)
b)
C)
'd)
e)
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Maintenance of publicfacilities, including roads?
Other governmental services?
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Commen~:
a &c)
d)
The eventual development of the site will increase the demand on public services
since it will entail adding new homes on vacant land. Tract Map conditions of
approval usually require the developer to participate in the funding of special districts
for the necessary construction and rhaintenance of fire protection and school
faCilities.. Therefore, the impact is not considered significant.
The sit~ is within the Victoria Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. The
reduction in future housing units, providing lower unit density, will result in a
reduction of Landscape Maintenance Distdct per unit funds to maintain the Distdct's
lighting and landscaping areas. This reduction, when combined with other lower unit
density developments may, in the long term, affect the Distdct's ability to pay for its
landscaped areas. The impact for these 6 acres is not considered significant. The
estimated unit count at: the existing density is 60 (10 units per acre x 6 acres), at the
reduced density, 42 (7 units per acre x 6 acres) units. This results in an estimated
reduction of 18 units Cumulative impact analysis is not available to determine the
long term effect of density reductions on the funding of the District.
12.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas?
b) Communication systems?
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks?
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) (x) ( )
initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 10
e) Storm water drainage?
( ) ( ) (x)
No
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
Commen~:
a,b,&
d) A housing project at the site will produce a need for water supplies, waste disposal,
gas, and electric service since new homes will be built. Typical Tentative Tract Map
conditions of approval require the developer to provide separate utility services to
each parcel including sanitary sewer system, water, gas, electric power, telephone,
and cable TV. The cost of these improvements are borne by the developer. The
impact is not considered significant. The unit density reduction should result in
service need reductions below what would be expected under the Medium
Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) designation.
e)
A housing project will increase runoff because the site is currently vacant and any
improvement project will add impervious surfaces such as street improvements,
driveways, and rooftops. Tentative Tract Map conditions of approval usually require
certain storm drain system and ground surface conveyance improvements that will
handle the increased flows. The cost of these improvements are borne by the
developer. The impact is not considered significant.
13.
AESTHETICS. Would the proposal.'
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
14.
CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
a) Disturb paleontological resources?
b) Disturb archaeological resources?
c) Affect historical or cultural resources?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
() () () ()
initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
' GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 11
d)
Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e)
Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area?
() ()
() () ()
(x)
(x)
t5.
RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a)
Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
() () (x) ()
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
() () () (x)
Comments:
a)
Any housing project will increase the demand on parks in the area because it
involves adding new homes. Developers will be responsible for payment of park
fees at the time of building permit issuance to offset any impact on parks. The
impact is not considered significant.
16.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a)
b)
Potential to degrade: Does the project have
the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially roduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, roduce the number or rostrict the
range of a rara or endangered plant or animal,
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
Short term: Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
futuro.)
() () () (x)
() () () (x)
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
GPA 98-04 and VCPA 98-03 Page 12
c)
d)
Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? CCumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
( ) ( ) ( ) (x)
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an eadier EIR or Negative Declaration per
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above forthis project were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in the following eadier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following
earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
(X)
General Plan Environmental Impact Report
(Certified Apdl 6, 1981)
(X)
Victoda Environmental Impact Report
(Certified May 20, 1981)
(X)
Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(X)
Environmental Assessment Part II Initial Study for General Plan Amendment 98-04
and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-03 (October 6, 1998)
APPLICANTCERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where cleady no significant environmental effects would
OCCUr.
Signature: Date:
Print Name and Title:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration! is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 2109f and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.:. General Plan Amendment 98-05
and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-04
Public Review Period Closes: November 10, 1998
Project Name:
Project Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Project Location (also see attached map):
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98°05:6 acres located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately
1100 feet east of the intersection of ROchester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22 and 25.
~VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04:6 acres located on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 1100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and 2% acres approximately 2,000
feet east of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43.
Project Description: A request to change the General Plan Land Use Map and the Victoria Community
Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre).
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1)
Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or
mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding are:included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all
related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at
10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
' NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
Date of Determination
Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-05. A REQUEST TO CHANGE TO
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL
(8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL
(4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), WITH A MASTER PLAN
REQUIREMENT, FOR 6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET EAST OF
THE .INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-22 AND 25.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has authorized the filing of
an application for General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution. the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to
as "the application."
2. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. All legal prerequisites pdor 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 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 dudng the
above-referenced public headng on November 10, 1998, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to two parcels of land totaling approximately 6 acres,
basically a rectilinearconfiguration, located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately
1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and is presently developed with a fire
station. Said properties are currently designated as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units
per acre); and
b. The properties to the north of the subject site are designated Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad right-of-way,
The property to the west is designated Flood Control/Utility Corridor and is developed with
electrical transmission lines and flood control channels. The property to the east is designated
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property to the south, on
the south side of Base Line Road, is designated as Commercial and is vacant; and
c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General
Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the General
Plan and with related development; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 98-05 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10, 1998
Page 2
This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element;
and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the
adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the
surrounding properties.
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
I 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 uses in the surrounding
area by including a Master Plan designation requirement with adjacent properties; and
b. That the proposed~ amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properties and
c. That the proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental
assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a
Negative-Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative !Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder, that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission
has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with
regard to the application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated
into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. PursuanttotheprovisionsofSection753.5(c) of Title14oftheCalifomiaCode
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a
whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. 98-05
to change the General Plan Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium
Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A," with a Master
Plan requirement:
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
GPA 98-05 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10. 1998
Page 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-
wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
LAND USE PLAN
RESIDENTIAL
VERY LOW <2 DU's/AC
LOW 2-4 DU's/AC
LOW- MEDIUM 4-8 DU's/AC
MEDIUM 8-14 DU's/AC
MEDIUM'HIGH 14-24 DU's/AC
HIGH 24-30 DU's/AC
MASTER PLAN REQUIRED
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE
/ COMMERCIAL
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMM.
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PLAN I Exhibit: ,4 Date: 4
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04, A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO
LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR
6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE
ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.100 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE AND FOR 2% ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET
EASTOFTHE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTERAVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-22, 25. AND 43
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Victoda Community Plan
Amendment No. 98-04 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Victoda Community Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On November 10. 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
recommended approval of the associated General Plan Amendment No. 98-05 to change the
General Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for the properties 1,100 feet east of
Rochester Avenue.
3. On November 10, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public headng on the application.
4. All legal prerequisites pdor 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 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 headng on November 10, 1998. including wdtten and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to two parcels of land totaling approximately 6 acres and
one 2'~ acre parcel, all of which are basically rectilinear in configuration. The first two parcels
(6 acres) are located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the
intersection of Rochester Avenue and are presently developed with a fire station and the third
parcel (2~ acres) is located on the north side of Base Line Road. approximately 2,000 feet east
ofthe intersection of Rochester Avenue and is vacant. Said properties are currently designated
as Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre); and
b. All of the surrounding properties are within the Victoria Planned Community. For
the parcel 1,100 feet east of Rochester Avenue, the properties to the north are designated
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10, 1998
Page 2
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad
right-of-way. The property to the west is designated Utility Corddor and is developed with
electrical transmission lines and flood control channels. The property to the east is designated
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property to the south, on
the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial and is vacant,
For the parcel 2,000 feet east of Rochester Avenue, the properties to the north are designated
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and are vacant with an unused railroad
right-of-way. The property to the west is currently designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling
units per acre) and is being changed to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) with
the approval of Victoda Communityi Plan Amendment 98-03 and is vacant. The property to the
east is designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is vacant. The property
to the south, on the south side of Base Line Road, is designated Regionally Related Commercial
and is vacant; and
c. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development within the distdct in a manner consistent with the General Plan,
the Victoda Community Plan, and with related development; and
d. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land
Use Element and the Victoda Community Plan; and
e. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properdes.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng 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 properties are suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed
district in terms of access, size. and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrot~nding area
by a General Plan Master Plan designation with adjacent properties; and
b. That the proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the
environment nor the surrounding properdes; and
c. That the proposed; amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a NegatiVe Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VCPA 98-04 - CITY OF R.C.
November 10, 1998
Page 3
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project. there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration,
the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission dudng the
public headng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1.2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Victoda Community Plan Amendment No. 98-04
to change the Land Use Map for the subject properties to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) as shown on the attached Exhibit "A."
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATrEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
RESIDENTIAL
L Low Density (2-4. DU/AC)
LM Low Medium Density (4-8 DU/AC)
M Medium Density (844 DU/AC)
MH Medium High Density (14-24 DU/AC)
H High Density (24-30 DUIAC)
COMMERCIAL
CC Community Commercial
CF Community Facility
NC Neighborhood Commercial
OP Office Pzrk
C'~I~ Recreational Commercial
C Regional Relamd Center
RR Regional Related Office/Commercial
VC Village Commercial
~/MIXED USE
~L~MFC Financial. Restaurants. Residential
'~MHO Hospital & Relatrxl Facilities. Office
PUBLIC ,e, QUASI-PUBLIC
Victoria Park
'i.
L~
S.B.C.F.C.
,Base Line .RLd'.L
E Elementary School
JRH Junior High School
HS High School
P Parks
SBCFC San Bernardino County Flood
UC Utility ConidoCrlTY OF R
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Title:
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DATE:
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FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ' ~
STAFF REPORT
November 10, 1998
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Brad Buller, City Planner
Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-25 MODIFICATION - FILIPPI WINERY *A request
to expand the winery operation to include seasonal grape pressing for an existing
facility within the High Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the
Victoria Community Plan, located at 12467 Base Line Road -APN: 227-161-24.
BACKGROUND: The City's Redevelopment Agency (RDA) owns the Regina Winery site. Because
the Agency does not have plans to develop the site for affordable senior housing in the near future,
they supported Filippi W~nery's proposal to use the facility in the intedm, subject to the City's review
process. In August of 1994, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit that
reestablished the winery use by approving a retail wine store with wine tasting, a banquet facility.
and the bottling and storage of wine. In 1995, phase one improvements were completed, These
included the renovation of the retail store, the wine tasting room, and the banquet facility. The
applicant is in the process of completing phase two improvements which include renovation of the
bottling and wine storage area as shown in Exhibit "C." In August of this year, the applicant
submitted to the City a proposal to add grape pressing as part of their operation. Their proposal
required RDA Board review and necessitated a modification to the Conditional Use Permit. On
October 7, 1998, the RDA Board reviewed and supported the proposal but requested that the
operational concerns such as grape residue (pomace), noise, and odors be addressed through the
Conditional Use Permit process. The detailed histodc background information regarding Regina
Winery and the establishment of the Filippi Winery business is included in the attached August 24,
1994, Planning Commission Staff Report (Exhibit "E").
ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use: The proposed grape pressing operation is on a limited scale. The equipment
utilized for this operation is portable and consists of three machines as shown in Exhibit "D."
The operation will be conducted totally inside the storage building (Exhibit "C"). The activity
will be seasonal, between the months of August and September and be conducted within a
four to six week period during the year. Approximately 50 to 500 tons of grapes will be
pressed during this time. The hours of grape pressing will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. The grapes will be delivered by trucks. Dudng the operational period, one
to seven truck loads per day will be generated by the use, According to the applicant, the
residue (skins, seeds, and stems called poreace) will not be stockpiled or stored on site. The
residue will be dumped into winery trucks and delivered to vineyards and dairies for mulch use
outside the City. Exhibit "A" is a detailed description of the grape pressing operation provided
by the applicant.
ITEM E
Y
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
MOD. TO CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI WINERY
November 10, 1998
Page 2
Applicable Reclulations and Consistency with General Plan: The existing winery facility is a
legal, non-conforming use. Expansion or intensification of the use may be allowed under a
Conditional Use Permit, subject to Planning Commission approval. The site is also on the
City's list of potential local, state, and national landmarks. According to the General Plan, one
of the goals is to encourage ties to the past through adaptive re-use and/or compatible use
on historic sites. Therefore the adding of seasonal grape pressing on a limited scale would
provide educational value, promote the grape harvest festival, and enhance the winery tour
program.
Compatibility of Use: In reviewing this application, the main issue identified by staff is the
compatibility of the grape pressing with the surrounding uses. North of the site is vacant land
with development plans for an apartment project. Northeast of the site is an existing
commercial center. South, west, and east of the site is vacant and zoned for multi-family and
single family uses. Presently, the city is in the process of reviewing land use amendment
applications proposing to change the zoning on the south and west sides of the site from
multi-family to single family. Immediately east of the site is an existing single family home.
In the future, the winery will be surrounded by residential development. The RDA Board, in
reviewing the grape pressing proposal, has raised concerns with the noise from truck
deliveries and odors from the grape residue. The applicant's letter (see Exhibit "A2") explains
that the proposed grape pressing operation will not produce piles of crushed grapes left
outside to dry as was Nabisco Foods practice until 1993. Further, the proposed grape
pressing will not produce waste product being pumped into the open ponds on the south side
of the property that Nabisco's operation involved. The proposed grape processing operation
by-products (pomace and stems) will be immediately removed from the site. The potential
problems as a result of the grape pressing operation could be addressed with conditions that
require all activity to be conducted inside a building, prohibit the storage of grape residue on
site, prohibit truck deliveries before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m., and require an annual review of
the operation to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval and the City's performance
standards on noise, odors, etc.
Environmental Assessment: The proposed business is within an existing facility and is not
subject to environmental assessment, based upon staffs determination that the business
activity is categorically exempt and does not have a significant effect on the physical
environment according to Sections 15301 and 15061 (b)(3) of California Environmental Quality
Act.
Conclusions and Facts for Findincls: Based upon the above analysis, staff determines that
the proposed grape pressing operation will be compatible with the surrounding uses and
furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan. Any potential impact generated as a
result of the business operation :is addressed with Code requirements and/or conditions of
approval as shown in the aftached Resolution of Approval.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
MOD. TO CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI WINERY
November 10, 1998
Page 3
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the modification
to Conditional Use Permit 94-25 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval.
/~5~'~bmitled~
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments:
Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Letter of Request
Exhibit "B" - Site Plan
Exhibit "C" - Floor Plan
Exhibit "D" - Equipment for Grape Pressing
Exhibit "E" - August 24, 1994, Planning Commission Staff Report
Resolution of Approval
FI~E~I: _To~eph Filippi Winera PHOI~ NO.: 9~9 420 6264 ~p. 10 199e 09:03AM P3
W!~TE.GROW£RS SINCE. 1922 ~/' BONDE.D WIN~Ry CA 3724
~R~ ~ ~ODU~S OF ~W.~NING C~RN~ ~E
September 4, 1998
RE: Conditional Use Perunit #94-25
JOSEPH FIUPPt WINERY & VIETIN
12467hseUneRad
Rm~cho Cuam4~a, (,A 9i 739
TELEPHONE 909A28.8638
FAGIffiLE ~)09A28.6264
MAR: P.0. 8ox2, Mira Loam, CA 9!752
Concerning the a~dition of portable grape equipment to the existing winery operation as approved by
CUPif,94-25, and as shown in Exhibits A, B, C, & D attached.
The pressing operation which is all portable equipment (as shown in Exhibit B) consists of three
machines. The first (1) accepts the h'uit harveste~ from the field and transfers the fruit to a
deste~tmer (2) that removes the stem from the grape cluster. The third (3) piece of equipment
presses the grapes producing the juice that is fonTranted into wine products utilizing the existing wine
Storage tanks shown in Exhibit A 'Warehouse, Cellar, and Wine Boilling Floor Plan".
All equipment will be utilized on truck dock or indoors in warehouses with no additional noise than the
exiSting approved use. All fruit will be delivered in pia~ic bins towed behind a typical pick-up styled
truck shown in Exhibit 'C'. The frequency of traffic will be from one to seven truck loads per day of
truck type shown in exhibit "C".
The bins am ~en picked up by forklift shown In Exhibit 'O and dumped into the first piece of
equipment, (t), shown in Exhibit "B' and Exhibit "E', All woffi is pedormed within the winery floor
plan shown in Exhibit "A".
The bi-preduc~ Of the grape pressin0 process (the skins, seeds, and Stems); othenvise known its
poreace, are directly dumped into winery trucks ar~cl delivered into fie vineya~s and/or dairies tO be
utilized as mulch, (Never being stored or Stockpiled on the winery premises; therefore, no odors will
be generated from the grope pressing operation,)
:=> Approximately I bin of bi-predu~z is generoted for every 4 bins of grapes pressed
Each bin holds approximately one half ton of fruit, or the equivalent of 60 to 80 gallons of
finished wine preducL
A0pmximately 50 to-500 tons of grape will be pressed over the course of a 4 to 6 week time period in
any given year and will vary within the months of August and September.
All Operations will be conducted dudng the course of a normal woddng day of 7a,m, to 5p,m., Monday
through Fdday (,.qaturdsy on occasion).
The grope prur..cing opon:ztion corvoc ace key to the continuing of Iocol.wtno produotlon In the Flano~o
Cucamonga area, It will emphasize the dramatic differences of madam winemaking practices in
small scale production to the large, full scale bulk production of the previous o~upant. Grape
i~essing is synonymous with the grape han~est and serves as a highly significant component of a
successful winery tour program.
e>tT "A I'
, OSEPH FILIPPI WINERY
GRowls & PRODUCERS OF AWARI>WINNING WINF3 SINCE 1922
12467 Base Line Road Rancho Cucamonga, California 91739 TEL 909.899.1236 ol 909.899.5755 FAX 909.428.6264
April 6th 1998
Dear Friend of the Winery;
The following was reprinted from a local newspaper:
"The Filippi Winery wants to expand their winery facility on Baseline near Etiwanda Avenue.
If the winery intends to crush grapes at the facility, it will run into stiff opposition from
surrounding neighborhoods. The grape crushing process creates a tremendously putrid smell
and attracts a large fly population. This couM become a big issue in the coming months."
The information printed is not accurate. The crushing of grapes does not create a "putrid smell"
nor "attracts a large fly population". As a producing winery and distillery, the former Ellena
Brothers/Regina Winery (later operating under Nabisco Foods until 1993 on Base Line Road),
processed in a typical grape season, several thousand tons of grapes for the production of their
specialty wine vinegars and other wine-based food products.
In Nabisco's bulk-process productions (not typical of a "clean" winery operation), over one
thousand tons of grape "poreace' and "stems" was piled on the West side of the winery property
and was left to dry and decompose. In addition to their vinegar production (which generated
odors) and operation of the distillery (producing a by-productrefferred to as "slop" or "distillery
material", pumped into the open ponds also on the South of the propa'ty), the associated smells
were offensive to say the least.
Neither the distillation process, vinegar production, or storage of any raw poreace materials
exists in the Joseph Filippi Winery & Vineyard (JFW&V) operation. JFW&V iS a premium
wine producer and wine bottler. All proposed/future grape processing for the JFW&V will be
limited and done within the leased buildings. The poreace and stems in JFW&V's program is
immediately removed and tractored into our local vineyards as a soft nutrient enhancer and/or
delivered to local daries for use in their operations.
It remains the intention of Jl%v&v to do whatever possible to attract visitors, not discourage
them from touring the historic winery facility (on Base Line Road, owned by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga's Redevelopmerit Agency) which we have been improving with our own funds.
If you have any questions, please call me at the winery. Our number is 899-5755 or 899.1236.
Joseph P. Filippi
President
cc: Linda D. Daninls, RDA Manager
Dale Frisby, Agent
William Vail Dyk. Frank I. Lizarmga, Jr. Allorneys ~ ~
ITEM:
CITY ::OF RANCHO-:CUCAMONGA
PI~XNNING DIVISION
Trl 'LE:
EXI IIIIIT~. S_CALE:
· l) Receiving Screen
2) gestemmer
3) Press
Pick-Up truck bringing bins in
from the fieId full of grapes
Forklif~ 'B=,n Dumper"
Grapes aump out of bin into
C-es~emmer (~) or ,Kecen/n,~-
Screen (I)
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
August 24, 1994
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
STAFF REPORT
Brad Bullet, City Planner
Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
LeAnn Smothers, Redevelopment Analyst
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-25 - FILIPPI - A request to establish a
wine retail store with wine tasting, banquet facilities, and the
bottling and storage of wine within the existing Regina Winery
complex, in the High Residential District (24-30 dwelling units per
acre), located at 12467 Base Line Road - APN: 227-161-24.
BACKGROUND: The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) purchased the Regina Winery site
for affordable senior housing which is to be developed within the next ten
years, as funding becomes available.
In February, the Filippi family approached' the Redevelopment Agency with an
interim use proposal for the winery. They wish to lease a portion of the site
to create a retail wine outlet, tasting room, and banquet facilities similar
to their Guasti outlet (including an arbored patio and picnic area). Their
goal is to open the first phase of the project, which will include significant
square footage devoted to an historic wine industry display, by October of
1994. For Phase Two, opening in the Summer of 1995, they plan to store
bottled wine in the warehouse space, operate a limited amount of bottling, and
conduct tours.
The tours will acquaint visitors with the basics of wine making as well as
colorful historic facts about the winery itself and the region's vineyards and
wine-making industry. About one-half of the tasting room's area and wall
space will be devoted to a museum-type display of wine lab artifacts,
processing equipment, and related historic photographs.
Conceptually, the Housing Subcommittee, Council Members Bill Alexander and Rex
Gutierrez, supported the proposed interim use and directed the RDA staff to
proceed with negotiations on the lease.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
Site Characteristics: The site consists of approximately 20 or so
buildings that were constructed over many years and used for the
production of wine and vinegar. Several buildings are potential local,
state, and national historic landmarks. The buildings house huge wine
storage containers, bottling machinery, distillery, cooling machinery,
sherry cookers, fermenting tanks, pressing machinery, etc. To the east of
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI
Augus~ 24, 1994
Page 2
the buildings is a parking lot and a picnic area. For a more detailed
description of the site and its historic significance please refer to the
Ciny's Historic Elleta Brothers (Regina) Winery Status Report transmitted
under separate cover.
Surrounding Land Use: North of the site is vacant and zoned Medium
Residential. Northeast of the site is an existing con~nercial center-
South and west of the site is vacant and zoned Medium Residential and
Community Facilities District, respectively. East and southeast of the
site is mostly vacant with one single family residence and some farm
buildings and is zoned Medium Residential.
C. Parking Calculations:
Dw
Number of N~mber of
'Square Parking Spaces Spaces
Type of Use Foota~e Ratio Required Provided
Retail 6,000 4/1000 24
Meeting Room 2,000 10/1000 20
Storage 20,000 1/1000 20
TOTAL [28,000 64 65
Proposed Use: The applicant, Mr. Gino Filippi of the Filippi family,
proposed to lease part of the Regina Winery for setting up retail sales of
wine with wine tasting, a museum, a banquet and meeting room, a limited
area for the bottling of :wine, and a large area for the storage of bottled
wines. He stated that the wine is delivered ready for bottling and that
there will not be any crushing of grapes at the site. The proposed museum
consists of wall space !and tables which are reserved for the City to
display historic artifacts once they have been inventoried, dated, and
catalogued. He intends to display other historic artifacts and
photographs of the winery industry within the tasting room to au~nent the
City's historicartifacts.
The hours of operation for the retail store, tasting room, and museum will
be daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and for the banquet/meeting room they will
be from 7 a.m. to 10 ,p.m. on weekdays and to 11 p.m. on weekends.
According to the applicant, the banquet room wiil 'be primarily used by
private, non-profit groups or fund raising groups for their meetings-
Caterers will be used for these banquets or meetings. He anticipated only
one truck (bobtail size) trip per week and two semi-truck trips per
month. Based on the existing Guasti Winery outlet and tasting facility in
the City of Ontario, he Stated that the peak time for visitors is between
9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends with no
more than 20 patrons visiting at one time-
PL~FN/NG COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI
AugUSt 24, 1994
Page 3
ANALYSIS:
Applicable Regulations: Since the existing winery facility is a non-
conforming use and has not been in operation for over 180 days, re-using
the facility would not be allowed under the ~on-Conforming Section of the
Development Code. However, the site is on the City's list of potential
local, state, and national landmarks, and according to Section 17.08.030
of the Development Code as shown in Exhibit "E," certain co~nercial uses
can be established for the site subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
General Plan Consistency: The General Plan encourages retaining ties to
the past through adaptive re-use and/or compatible use on historic sites
(see Exhibit "F"). It specifically states that existing wineries should
be allowed to continue to operate and expand their operations to include
restaurants, retail wine sales, gift shops, and other related
activities. Therefore, the proposed use of the Regina Winery by the
applicant would further the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
Compatibility of Use: In reviewing this application, the main issue
identified by staff is the compatibility of the proposed use with the
surrounding land uses. The proposed use is on an interim basis for a
five-year term lease with 3 one-year options. Since the business consists
mainly of retail sales with limited use of the meeting/banquet room and
the bottling of wine, it is less intensive than the previous non-
conforming business of a manufacturing and processing plant for wine and
vinegar. The site is surrounded by vacant land that is mostly zoned for
multi-family residential use but with no development proposals
presently. Therefore, staff believes that there would not be a negative
impact on the surrounding land uses. However, there is one single family
home at the southeast side where the operation of this business may have
potential impact such as parked cars blocking the driveway for this
property (see Exhibit "B"). Staff recommends requiring the applicant to
post "NO PARKING" signs along the southeasterly driveway.
Site Improvements: With the proposed use, the applicant intends to repair
the portion of the site and the buildings they will be leasing. These
proposed improvements will meet all applicable City requirements.
Examples of site improvements are: providing slurry seal to the parking
lot, restriping parking spaces, providing adequate parking lot lighting,
adding free-standing trellis work along the east side of the building,
planting of vineyards, etc. The applicant has been working with the Fire
District and Building and Safety Division staff to ensure the improvements
inside the building meet the City's codes. Since this application does
not include any building additions, public improvements are not
required. According to Engineering Division staff, an approved capital
improvement project for this fiscal year would improve Base Line Road into
four lanes which will include modifying the existing raised median to a
left turn lane. Therefore, traffic safety on this section of Base Line
Road and access for the site will be improved.
PLANNING CO~MISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI
AUgust 24, 1994
Page 4
Envirorunental Assessment: The proposed business is within an existing
facility and is not subject to environmental assessment, based upon
staff's determination that the business activity is categorically exempt
and does not have a significant effect on the environment according to
Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3) of CEQA, respectively. Supporting
documentation for the environmental review and staff's determination is
attached as Exhibit "G."
CONCLUSION AND FACTS FOR FINDINGS: Based on the above analysis, staff
determines that the proposed use furthers the goals and objectives of the
General Plan. Any potential impact generated as a result of the business
operation can be addressed with Code requirements and/or conditions of
approval as shown in the attached Resolution of Approval. The proposed use
will be an asset to the City as it adds to the diversity of the City's
recreation and cultural facilities. Therefore, staff recommends approval of
the application.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item has been advertised as a public hearing in the
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property has been posted, and
notices were sent to the adjacent proper~y owners within 300 feet of the
project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Conditional Use Permit 94-25 through adoption of the attached Resolution of
Approval.
Respectfully submitted,
ty Planner
BB:NF:LS/jfs
Attachments:
Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Proposal
Exhibit "B" - Location Map with Land Use
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Floor Plan
Exhibit "E" - Section 17.08.030 of the Development Code
Exhibit "F" - Excerpts from the Community Design Element of
the General Plan
Exhibit "G" - Environmental Review, Initial Study Parts I & II
Resolution of Approval
RESOLUTION NO. 94-77A
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION
TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-25 TO ADD SEASONAL GRAPE
PRESSING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RETAIL WINE STORE WITH
WINE TASTING, BANQUET FACILITIES, AND THE BOTTLING AND
STORAGE OF WINE, WITHIN THE EXISTING REGINA WINERY
COMPLEX, LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD, WITHIN THE HIGH
RESIDENTIAL (24-30 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) DISTRICT OF THE
VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 227-161-24.
A. Recitals.
1. Filippi Winery has filed an application to modify Conditional Use Permit No. 94-25, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use
Permit modification request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of November 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public headng on the application and concluded said
hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites pdor 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 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 dudng the above-
referenced public headng on November 10, 1998, including wdtten and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 12467 Base Line Road with a street
frontage of 800 feet and lot depth of 380 feet and which is presently improved with a winery
facility; and
b. The property to the east of the subject site is vacant and contains a single family
residence, and the properties to the north, south, and west are vacant and zoned for multi4amily
and single family uses, and the property to the northeast contains an existing commercial center;
and
c. The property is owned by the City's Redevelopment Agency; and
d. The applicant has established a retail wine store with a wine tasting area,
museum, banquet/meeting facility, wine bottling area, and storage area for bottled wine with the
facility; and
e. The proposed use is an interim business; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-77A
MOD. TO CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI WINERY
November 10, 1998
Page 2
f. The site is on the City's list of potential local, state, and national landmarks; and
g. TheproposeduseWillpromotethegoalsandobjectivesoftheCommunitYDesign
Element of the General Plan; and
h Any potential impact generated by the business operation is mitigated by Code
requ rements and specific condition's of approval and
i. The proposed use will add diversity to the City's recreation and cultural facilities;
and
j. The application contemplates the expansion of the existing winery operations to
include grape pressing with portable equipment to produce juice that is fermented into wine
products stored in existing tanks. All fruit is delivered in plastic bins towed behind trucks, one to
seven loads per day. All grape presping operations will be conducted indoors. The "pomace" by-
product of the grape pressing process (i.e., skins, seeds, and stems) will be directly pumped into
winery trucks and delivered off-site. The proposed operation will not involve any storage of
poreace on the property. Approximately 50 to 100 tons of grapes will be pressed during a four to
six week pedod within the months of August and September, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Fdday, and occasionally on Saturdays.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public headng 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 proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the distdct in which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto. will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. This CommiSsion heroby finds and determines that the application identified above in
this Resolution has been prepared and reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further,
specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, the application is categorically exempt
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301.
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 set forth
below.
Plannincl Division :
1)
2)
Approval is for seasonal (August and September) grape pressing
only.
All pertinent conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 94-77
shall apply. ~
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-77A
MOD. TO CUP 94-25 - FILIPPI WINERY
November 10, 1998
Page 3
3) The 9repe pressing operation shall be conducted entirely within the
storage building,
4) The hours of operation for grape pressing shall be between 7 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
5) Grape residue shall not be stockpiled or stored on-site.
6) Truck deliveries shall be prohibited between the hours of 6 p.m. and
7 a.m.
7)
Annual review of the operation shall be conducted to ensure
compliance with the above-noted conditions and with the City's
performance standards on noise, odors, etc.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY Of NOVEMBER 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, 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 10th day of November 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
CITY OF P~NCHO CUCAMONGA --
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
November 10, 1998
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Bred Buller, City Planner
Dan Coleman, Principal Planner
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY TRAIL CONCEPT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
15915 - WOODSIDE HOMES - A request to dedicate a public Community Trail as
an easement for a tract to be located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, south
of Victoria Avenue.
ABSTRACT: The developer is requesting permission to count the public Community Trail as part
of the lot area in order to meet the 25,000 square foot minimum average lot area requirement.
BACKGROUND: The subdivision application being requested by Woodside Homes, which was
deemed incomplete for processing by staff on June 29, 1998, identified this treil issue. The
proposed subdivision, Tentative Trect 15915, is located in the Very Low Residential District (1-2
dwelling units per acre) and is subject to the Equestrian Oveday Distdct provisions of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan (ESP). The subdivision does not meet the 25,000 square foot minimum average lot
area required by the ESP. The subdivision is proposed with average lot areas of 24,458 square
feet. Essentially, the developer would have to eliminate one lot in order to comply with the City's
minimum development standards. To avoid losing a lot, the developer is proposing that the City
accept the public Community Trail as an easement and count it as part of the lot area.
The General Plan's Hiking & Riding Trails Master Plan and the Etiwanda Specific Plan designate
a planned public Community Trail along the westedy boundary of Trect 15915 being proposed by
Woodside Homes (see Exhibit "B"). This predominantly north-south equestrian trail is the
continuation of an existing Community Trail to the north constructed by the William Lyon Company
which connects to the existing Community Trail along Victoria Park Lane and the future Community
Trail along the former Southern Pacific Railread line (see Exhibit "C").
ANALYSIS: The minimum averege lot area standards of the ESP were intentionally created as
more stringent than the citywide standard for lots within the Very Low Residential District. Outside
the Etiwanda community, the minimum average lot area is 22,500 square feet. The ESP standards
require larger lots to reflect the rural character of the community. The developer has chosen to
design their project using the "Basic Development Standards" of the ESP that allows a density
"generally in the lower end of the each density range;" hence, the requirement for the larger average
lot size,
Legally it is possible for the City to obtain trails as easements. The City's Trail Implementation Plan
describes the pdmary methods through which the City can acquire trails: 1 ) the acquisition of the
title in fee simple through condemnation, purchase, or donation; 2) zoning ordinance requirements;
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ITEM F
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
COMM. TRAIL FOR TT 15915 - WOODSIDE HOMES
November 10, 1998
Page 2
and 3) acquisition of certain rights to the land (less than fee simple). Most trails are acquired
through the subdivision review process within undeveloped areas as an exercise of the City's zoning
"authority." Acquiring trails through easements is acknowledged in the Trail implementation Plan
as a valid method where land has already been developed. Historically, intedor Community Trails
have been dedicated as a Lot "A" on the subdivision map; hence, have not been included in lot area
calculations.
The distinction between an "easement" and dedication "in fee simple" also raises the fairness issue
for the future homeowner. If the trail is recorded as an easement across private property, then the
homeowner will pay property taxes on land that is reserved for public use. The homeowner may
also incur liability for trail accidents because they are the underlying landowner.
ALTERNATIVES: Staff has explored alternative trail alignments that would skirt around portions
of the project. Unfortunately, these alignments are infedor because they require multiple street
crossings which the existing master~ plan does not. Further, realigning the trail would shift the
burden to other property owners and could delay construction.
The applicant also requests consideration of a variance. Although no variance application has been
filed, staff has discussed this option with the applicant..Staff believes that granting a vadance would
constitute a special privilege for this property owner which has not been offered to any other
property owner in the Very Low Residential District.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission uphold the practice of not including
public Community Trails in lot area calculations and direct the applicant to revise their map
accordingly.
City Planner
BB:DC/jfs
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Applicant's Letter
Exhibit "B" - Trails Master Plan
Exhibit "C" - Location Map
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October 27, 1998
Breut Lc Count
Project Plauner
City ofRancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
hncho Cucamonga, CA 91729
RE: Tract 15915, Compliance ~th Tract Completeness Comments
Dear Brent:
Enclosed is a follo~v-up le~r to the meeting Tim McGinnls, Mark Bertone (Madole & Assoc.),
and I bad with Dan Coleman and you on October 22, 1998. We appreciai~ you meeting with us
to discuss some of the fumi completeness comments items.
A.s our meeting concluded last Yhursday, we discussed the alternatives to the Regional
Community 20 foot ~d~ trail thai will extend along our westerly tract boundary. Our discussion
centered on whether wc dedicate tbjs 20 feet in fee or as an easement
The difference to how title is held, whether in fee or'easement, is critical to our project. fithe
20' wide trail is to be dedicated in fee, the result wi.ll be a considerable detriment to our project
as it will fall below the 25,000 square foot minimum lot average, and we will be forced to lose
one buildable lot.
The followiag represent two alternatives we urge tim City to pursue to allow us to move forward
with oUr project with the 37 lots:
Easemen~ If the 20' wide trail is be an easement on the homeowner's property, we wili
fall within the minin~,m lot average criteria, and not be forced to.lose one buildable lot.
Variance to Average Lot Size. Alternatively, the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
staff coutd also support a variance to the minimum lot average, since we fall below the average
by only 500 square feet pet lot.
The resultant trail enjoyment to those equestrian riders and other recreational uses will be the
same, wh~her the lnil is an easement, is dedicated in fee, or an average lot size vexlance. The
trail will have the same look, maintenance program. and overall arabianee.
Woodside Homes
Woodskle Hon~s of California, Inc.
30211 Banderas. Suite 130
Ra~cbo Santa Margarita. CA 92688
949) 8584 80 · Fax (949) 8584984
9498884884 WOOl]SIDE FCI~ES CA 2~8 P0~,4~ OCT 27 '98
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COOPERATION
Woodside Homes has made its best efforts to provide a communiW that will be in conformance
with the Etiwanda Specific Plan and suW, hen the Etiwanda area. In addition, we have
vo[unmered a ',/: acre parcel of our property along E~wauda Avenu~ to b¢ donated to the City for
the historic preservationof the I~le~ house in exchange for f~ crccLits. Wc know that the Isles
house in this location, in near proximity to other historical structures, will rnhAnce the character
of the community.
Wc are requesting Staffs support u3 allow the westerly 20' public trail d~dlcation that runs along
our e~lire west wact boundat)', be an casement instead of a dedication. Or alternatively, support a
vm~ncc to the overall average minimum lot size.
We look forward to hearing back from you on this important issue. fithere arc any additional
questions you may have, please call me.
Sincerely,
.Wl~d_s' rues of California, Inr,
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
November 10, 1998
Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director
Brad Buller, City Planner
GENERAL PLAN REVISION
In the 1998/99 Budget, the City Council set aside funds for the revision of the General Plan. Planning
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission select two of their members to form a General Plan
Task Force with the City Council who will also select two of its members. The Task Force with staff
will prepare an issues paper used to outline a scope of services which will be used to select a
consultant. These issues include the following:
A. Backaround Report - Issues of critical interest will be identified for focused attention.
Staff will identify these areas that need to be studied in order to:
1 ) revalidate portions of existing General Plan to remain
2) comply with State law
3) ensure internal consistency
4) ensure compliance with multi-agency agreements
5) update technical information
6) refine policies, and develop new potential economic strategies.
Pivotal to this process is refining scope of services necessary to comply with minimum
State requirements while including sufficient policies and programs to meet the goals of
the community. A complete comprehensive background report will be developed and
recommended by the General Plan Task Force to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
Also, environmental impact is required for any level of update. In depth analysis of the
level of environmental review will be made, especially with respect to endangered species
and accepted biological survey protocols.
Level of Participation - A process to keep the City Council, Commissions, and the citizens
involved in the development of the revision program will be formulated. Neighborhood
meetings, special-purpose committees, citywide visioning meetings, or mail-in surveys are
just some options of community participation.
ITEH G
Y
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
· GENERAL PLAN REVISION
November 10, 1998
Page 2
Selection of consultants -' Because of the technical nature of certain portions of the
General Plan, a consultant team wil~ be selected to assist city staff.
Those consultants with extensive experience with the type of general plan programs
wanted by the City will be invited to make proposals for the project. The consultants will
directly interact with the Task Force.
D. Phases - Generally, staff expects the process to be completed in three phases as follows:
Issues Summary - The initial phase would require staff, in concert with the Task
Force, to complete an analysis of existing policies. determine technical update
needs, identify internal consistency problems, determine zoning consistency issues,
determine levels of epvironmental and economic review, level of public outreach,
and culminate in preparation of background report.
General Plan - Next phase would be completion of technical studies, preparation
of a General Plan document, and completion of an Environmental Assessment
(EIR). Once a draft document is prepared an appropriate public participation
program can be started.
General Plan AdoptiOn -The final phase would include circulation of documents,
public hearings, environmental determination, and plan adoption. Staff support
would include project management, contract monitoring, public outreach
participation, map and final document preparation.
After the Planning Commission has selected their representatives to the Task Force, staff will
formulate a schedule for the regular meetings for the Task Force. Staff envisions that the General
Plan Revision Team will consist of the Task Force. staff, and consultant representatives.
Res pec. tfull itted,
Ric< G
C~:B ent Director
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