FROM:
Planning Department
TITLE:
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Master Case No. 22-128, Tentative Tract Map 22-008 (Tract No. 20580) and Design Review No. 22-059; A request for a determination that the Project has been reviewed under a previous Final EIR, pursuant to Section 15126 and 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines and section 8.10 of the City’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines, and for the site and architectural review and approval for the construction of 48 detached single-family residences, including four (4) affordable residences, and a project recreation area.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached findings and conditions of approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023- _____; and,
1. Find that the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2016021099) approved on November 13, 2018, has adequately identified the impacts associated with the project, no further review is required pursuant to Section 15162 and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 8.10 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,
2. Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 22-008 (Tract No. 20580) and Design Review No. 22-059.
APPLICANT:
Matt Livingston
550 North Larchment Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90004
LOCATION:
The project site is located 15912, 15936 & 15956 Chase Road (Accessor Parcel Number: 0228-151-17, -18 and -19).
REQUEST:
Tentative Tract Map No. 22-008 (Tract No. 20580) is a request for the subdivision of forty-eight (48) single-family lots.
Design Review No. 22-059 is a request for site and architectural review and approval for the construction of forty-eight (48) single-family residential lots including four (4) affordable residences on 6.8 acres.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A. Land Use Designations:
B. Previous Approvals:
On November 13, 2018, the City Council approved the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Project Area: Approximately 6.8 acres
B. Building Analysis:
Plan 1: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1,582 square feet
Plan 2: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1,631 square feet
Plan 3: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1,652 square feet
C. Park Analysis:
Single-Family Homes: Two Garage Spaces per 48 units
Public Parking: 37 spaces
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Matt Livingston on behalf of RC Homes, Inc., requests that the Planning Commission review and approve Tentative Tract Map No. 22-008 (Tract No. 20580) and Design Review No. 22-059 to construct forty-eight (48) detached single-family units and recreation area. The proposed single-family units’ range in size from 1,582 square feet to 1,652 square feet and will be constructed within the Single Family Residential District (R-1).
Design Review:
The applicant is proposing a variety of architectural styles for the residential units. These styles include Spanish, Cottage, Ranch, Bungalow and Farmhouse styles. Architectural enhancements range from thick window trimming, banding, siding, carriage lights, accent colors, recessed windows and decorative metal fixtures. Entries to the units are located on the sides of the units to create paseos leading to the front door and backyard areas. Landscaping has been incorporated into the design with trees, shrubs and ground cover.
As part of this project, the applicant is proposing four (4) affordable units per the State’s Density Bonus Law (California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918). Under State law, the applicant is proposing four Very Low Affordable units which would allow the applicant to increase the density of the project area by 35%. Currently, the Zoning Code would allow development at five (5) units per acre which would allow thirty-five (35) single-family units on the site. However, the State Density bonus would allow an additional thirteen (13) units for a total of forty-eight (48) single-family units. The Density Bonus Law prohibits local jurisdiction from enforcing Zoning Requirements that would prevent this density from being reached such as lot size square footage minimums, lot size dimension minimums and building setback minimum requirements. The applicant is also allowed selected incentives; for this project, the applicant is selecting relief from the provision of block walls between the lots and is instead using vinyl fencing. Block walls are being used for areas adjacent to the common areas such as the driveway and roadway areas.
A recreation area is proposed on the southeast corner of the project site. The amenity includes an eighteen by forty foot pool, lawn chairs, gazebos, barbeque area and fitness room.
Grading/Walls:
The existing site is vacant and undeveloped, and there is an existing block walls along the west, north and east portions of the project site. The applicant will not be modifying the walls.
Circulation and Access:
Access to the area is proposed from Chase Road to the south and Cascade Drive to the north portion of the site. Chase Road leads to Citrus Avenue which is a Primary Highway. Cascade Drive currently dead ends along the east and west of the site. This project will connect Cascade Road and allow access to and from the site to Baseline Boulevard, a Primary Highway, to the south. The streets within the project site will be operated privately. The Engineering Department implemented a Condition of Approval to ensure the private portion of Cascade Drive is maintained.
Environmental:
A Final EIR (SCH No. 2016021099) for the General Plan was prepared for the project area and was certified by the City Council on November 13, 2018 and based on CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 through 15164 et seq, Section 15183, and Section 8.10 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local CEQA Guidelines, staff has determined that the previously certified Final EIR has adequately identified the impacts associated with Design Review No. 22-055 and Tentative Tract Map No. 22-008 (Tract No. 20580). The applicant conducted technical studies documenting that there will be no project specific mitigations required or impacts not addressed in the previously certified General Plan EIR per the CEQA checklist. Staff recommends that a Notice of Determination be filed accordingly. The Final EIR for the General Plan can be viewed at the following link: <https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents>.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Plans
3. Planning Commission Resolution, Finding, and Conditions of Approval
4. Notice of Determination
5. Notice of Public Hearing