MEMORANDUM
CITY OF CHINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment) and PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit)
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LOCATION MAP
38 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2023
TITLE: PL23-0057 (EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT) AND PL23-0058 (SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT)
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PROJECT NO.: PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment) and PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit)
APPLICANT: Heights Christian School
REQUEST: A request to amend the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan (EBPSP) Land Use Matrix to allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted use within the Commercial Office (C /O) land use designation, and a request for approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the operation of a 14,172 square foot Heights Christian School located within the C /O land use designation of the EBPSP, pending approval of the amendment to the EBPSP.
LOCATION: 14670 Ramona Avenue (APN 1025-092-02)
RECOMMENDATION
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1) Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023 -027, recommending the City Council approve PL23 -0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment) ; and 2) Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-0028, approving PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit), based upon the findings and subject to the departmental conditions of approval, pending approval of the amendment to the EBPSP by the City Council. ..body
SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE:
Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning District
Project Site - Church Commercial Office
(C/O)
Eucalyptus Business
Park Specific Plan
North - Flood Channel,
Church, Industrial
Commercial (C),
Business Park (BP),
Manufacturing (M)
Eucalyptus Business
Park Specific Plan
East - Shopping Center Commercial (C) Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan
South - Hotel, Creative Bus,
Office
Commercial Office
(C/O)
Eucalyptus Business
Park Specific Plan
West - 71 Freeway 71 Freeway 71 Freeway
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Heights Christian School (HCS), has acquired the property at 14670 Ramona Avenue (formerly Inland Hills Church) and currently operates a daycare facility out of Building B on the project site . HCS is now requesting to expand by establishing a private school for children in transitional kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade within an existing 14,172 square foot building on the property. The property is located in the Commercial Office (C/O) land use designation of the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan (EBPSP). The EBPSP classifies schools as community education and currently does not allow community education for minors in the C/O land use designation . The applicant submitted applications to amend the EBPSP to allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted land use within the C/O land 39 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2023
TITLE: PL23-0057 (EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT) AND PL23-0058 (SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT)
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use designation of the EBPSP and a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to establish the private school at the site.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Specific Plan Amendment
The EBPSP classifie s school uses into two categories : 1) community education for adults; or 2) community education for minors. Currently, the EBPSP allows community education for adults in the Business Park (BP), Commercial (C) and C/O land use designations, with an Administrative Approval. Community education for minors is only permitted in the C land use designation subject to a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) . The City’s Zoning Code conditionally permits schools regardless of age in the Commercial General (CG) and Commercial Office (C/O), which is equivalent to the C and C/O land use designations of the EBPSP. The proposed EBPSP amendment would allow community education for minors in the C/O land use designation of the EBPSP with the approval of a SCUP and is consistent with how the use is permitted elsewhere in the City. An amendment to the off-street parking requirements of the EBPSP is also proposed to establish off-street parking requirements for this school use.
The proposed parking standard would require two parking spaces per classroom, consistent with the off -street parking requirements for elementary and secondary schools in the City’s Zoning Code. In an effort to establish the HCS in a timely manner, the applicant has sub mitted the related SCUP concurrently with the EBPSP amendment. Approval of the SCUP is contingent upon the final approval of the EBPSP amendment by the City Council.
Special Conditional Use Permit
HCS is a private school system that has a total of seven campuses operating throughout Southern California , with their first school established in 1981 in the City of Brea . HCS is proposing to occupy a 14,172 square foot existing building (Building C) on an existing campus that also includes Verve City Church. HC S will provide daycare and classes for children in TK through 8th grade, with a maximum enrollment of 450 students. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with daycare services offered in the morning starting at 6:30 a.m. and afterschool until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the school year (see attached Exhibit “A”). A summer program will be offered with the same days and hours of operation with approximately 125 students in attendance. Verve City Church is also located on the site and will remain , occupying Building A. HCS operates opposite hours of the church with no conflict anticipated between the two uses.
Primary access is provided to the site by an existing driveway on Ramona Avenue. Parents will be directed to drop off and pick up their children by following the drive aisle from Ramona Avenue and proceed west. The drive aisle turns left, and a drop off area is designated just outside the school building (see Exhibit “B”). Circulation is d esigned to be one-way to minimize conflicts between vehicles and students . During drop off and pick up, HCS staff will monitor students and traffic to ensure student safety. Once parents have safely picked up their child, they can then proceed to exit th e campus either onto Corporate Center Drive or Ramona Avenue. In addition, the City Transportation Engineer has reviewed the school’s proposed operation and determined there will be no traffic impacts to the roadways and the queuing of cars will be contained on-site.
Parking
The total required parking is based on the existing and proposed uses on the project site. The existing church requires 150 parking spaces, the existing daycare requires 15 parking spaces, 40 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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and the proposed school requir es 147 parking spaces, resulting in a total of 3 12 required parking spaces. A total of 506 parking spaces currently exists on the project site, which exceeds the required 312 parking spaces. In addition, HCS hours of operation occur 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, which is opposite to the hours of the church. Staff finds that there will be no parking conflicts since the provided parking exceeds the required parking and the school hours of operation are opposite of the church hours of operation.
Public Noticing
A 10-day notice was mailed to all property owners within a 300 -foot radius of the project site. In addition, a notice was published in the Chino Champion on November 4, 2023 , and the City sent information out on the City’s social media platforms. In response to the public notice, no comments have been received. The notice exceeds legal noticing requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The EBPSPA (PL23-0057) is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption and the Heights Christian School (PL23-0058 SCUP) proposal is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
Attachments:
Exhibit “A” – Schedule and School Events
Exhibit “B” – Student Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and Parking
41 HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Schedule and School Events
PROJECTED DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
AM DAYCARE BEGINS 6:30am [30 students, 3 staff]
SCHOOL BEGINS 8:00am [240 students, 27 staff]
LUNCHES BEGIN 11:30am
SCHOOL ENDS 3:00pm
PM DAYCARE ENDS 6:00pm [30 students, 3 staff]
PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND STAFFING
2024‐2025 240 students grades TK‐6, 27 staff
2025‐2026 270 students grades TK‐7, 29 staff
2026‐2027 300 students grades TK‐8, 31 staff
Maximum Enrollment TK‐8 ‐ 450 students
PROJECTED SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 2024‐2025
BACK TO SCHOOL
Monday, August 19, 2024 [10:00am‐2:00pm, all parents, 240 students, 27 staff]
FALL THEATRE PRODUCTION
Monday, November 11 – Saturday, November 16, 2024 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 80 students, 10 staff]
PARENT CONFERENCES
Thursday, November 21 – Friday, November 22, 2024 [8:00am‐4:00pm, all parents, 27 staff]
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Thursday, December 6, 2024 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 40 students, 6 staff]
SPRING THEATRE PRODUCTION
Monday, April 7 – Saturday, April 12, 2025 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 80 students, 10 staff]
SPRING CONCERT
Thursday, May 1, 2025 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 40 students, 6 staff]
YEAR END CELEBRATION
Friday, May 23, 2025 [5:00pm‐8:30pm, all parents, 240 students, 27 staff]
PROJECTED 2024‐2025 SCHOOL DATES AND HOLIDAYS
SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS Tuesday, August 27, 2024
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Monday, September 2, 2024
TEACHER INSERVICE (no students) Monday, October 7, 2024 THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29, 2024 CHRISTMAS BREAK Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3, 2025 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY Monday, January 20, 2025
TEACHER INSERVICE (no students) Monday, February 10, 2025 PRESIDENTS DAY Monday, February 17, 2025
GOOD FRIDAY, Friday, April 18, 2025
EASTER BREAK Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 26, 2025
SCHOOL ENDS Tuesday, June 3, 2025
42 HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS - RAMONA CAMPUS
14670 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
TK‐8 Student Drop Off, Pick Up, Parking & Circulation Plan
Plan Parents are discouraged from parking in order to drop off or pick up students. Even the parents of younger students will abide by this a after a short time. Daycare begins at 6:30am and ends at 6:00pm which allows parents significant flexibility for student drop off and pick up. There will be occasional need for parents to park and walk into the school office to sign in or sign out a student.
The large campus and extended driveways provide a more than sufficient que for drop off and pick up. SEE ATTACHED DIAGRAM
Circulation
Parents will enter the schoo l campus from Ramona Avenue and proceed west following the drivew ay to their right. This driveway turns le ft just past the school building and adjacent to the courtyard outside of the studio. Students will be supervised by staff as the exit vehicles for drop o ff or enter vehicles for pick up. Traffic is only in one direction and two lanes at most. Drivers then con tinue around the school building and may exit the campus on Corporate Center Drive or on Ramona Avenue. In this circula tion model there is very limited two way traffic (just at the Ramona Avenue driveway) and n o cross traffic for students to navigate. In the occasional need to park, parents can make a right turn out of the que (not crossing traffic) to enter the visitor parking.
Student Drop Off & Pick Up
Students will be supervised by staff as they are droppe d o ff by the studio courtyard.
Students will congregate in the same location and be supervised by staff for pick up.
Parent & Visitor Parking
The large parking lot across from the school office is more than adequate for the occasional parent or visitor parking. It’s completely o ff of the drop o ff and pick up circula tion and therefore does not encumber that process or create any hazards for those pulling in or out of parking spaces. Crossi ng the traffic on foot from the parking area during the drop o ff or pick up circulation is made safer by the one-way traffic.
Staff Parking
Given the abundance of parking, staff may park almost anywhere but will be encouraged to park towards the perimeters of the parking areas to facilitate parent or guest parking.
43 HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
14670 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
Student Drop Off, Pick Up, Parking & CirculaƟon Plan Diagram HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS—RAMONA CAMPUS
Drop Off, Pick Up, Parking & CirculaƟon
Legend
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Area
C i r c u l a Ɵon Path
V i s i t o r / P a r e n t P a r k i n g
S t a ff parking
44 RESOLUTION NO. PC2023-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE E UCALYPTUS BUSINESS
PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDING THE LAND USE MATRIX TO ALLOW
COMMUNITY E DUCATION FOR MINORS AS A COND ITIONALLY
PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFIC E (C/O) LAND USE
DESIGNATION. PL23-0057 (EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PAR K SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT).
WHEREAS, Heights Christian School (the “Applicant”), has filed an applica tion with the City of Chino (the “City”) to amend the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan (EBPSP) amending the land use matrix to allow communit y ed ucation for minors as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial Office (C/O) land use des ignation (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the EBPSP was approved by the City of Chino Planning Commission on September 17, 1990, and subsequently by the City Council on December 18, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino Municipal Code establishes procedures on how to amend the specific plan as described in Section 20.23.050; and
WHEREAS, the proposed EBPSP Amendment has been determined to be consistent with the intent of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed EBPSP Amendment will not adversely affect the harmonious relationship with the adjacent neighborhoods and land uses; and
WHEREAS, all provisions of the California Government Code and Chino Municipal Code related to the proposed EBPSP Amendment have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Comm ission of the City of Chino has completed its study of the proposed EBPSP Amendment and related materials; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the Project in compliance with law, including compliance with the relevant provisions of the California G overnment Code and Chino Municipal Code, entertained the written and oral report of staff, and considered public testimony on the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Chin o, Califor nia, does hereby FIND, DETERMINE, and RESOLVE as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
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B. Based on substantial evidence, both written and oral, from the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes t he following findings and takes the following actions on PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment):
1. PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment)
a. The proposed specific plan amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan, in that the change in the land use matrix to allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted use within the C/O land use designation is consistent wit h other land uses , as community education for adults is permitted in the EBPSP in the C/O land use desig nation with an administrative approval . The change in the land use matrix table to allow education for minors within the C/O land use d esignation is also consistent with the intent of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed specific plan amendment will not be detrim ental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City , as the proposed amendment to t he land use matrix to conditionally permit community education for minors in the C/O land use designation is consistent with other permitted and conditionally permitted land uses in the same land use designation in the EBPSP; and
c. The proposed specific plan amendment will maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City, as the EBPSP contains a mix of commercial and industrial uses . The pr oposed amendment will allow community education for minors as a conditionally permitted land use in the C/O land use designation. This change is not anticipated to disrupt the current balance of land uses within the City or EBPS P. Community education for adults is currently ad ministratively permitted in certain land use desig nations of the EBPSP, including the C/O land use designation . In addit ion, schools for minors and adults are conditionally permitted in the Commercial Office (CO) zoning district in the general cit y, which is similar to C/O land use designations of the EBPSP; and
d. In the case of an amendment to a specific plan land use map, the subject site is physically suitable, including but not limited to parcel size, shap e, access, availability of utilities a nd compatibility with adjoining land u ses, for the requested land use designation and anticipate d development. There are no proposed changes to the land use map.
2. CEQA Findings. The EBSP Amendment is exempt from the C alifornia Environmental Quality A ct (CEQA) under CE QA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), Common Sense Ex emption, in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for this a ction to have a significant effect on the environment , and individual development applicati ons will be reviewed under CEQA as they are proposed; and
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3. Recommendation of Approval of PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment). The Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council approve PL23-0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment); and
4. Actions b y the Plann ing Commission Secretary . The Pl anning Commission Secretary is hereby directed to attest as to the adoption of this Resolution as of the date set forth below and forthwith transmit a copy of this Resolution, by regular mail, to the Applicant at the address of record set forth in the Application.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023.
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
State of California )
County of San Bernardino ) §
City of Chino )
I h ereby certify the foregoin g Reso lution was duly adopted by th e Chino Planning Commission at a meeting held on the 15th day of November 2023 and entered in the minutes of said Commission.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
47 RESOLUTION NO. PC2023-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PL23-0058 (SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT), FOR THE OPERATION OF A 14,172
SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE SCHOOL (HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (C/O) LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF THE EUCALYPTUS BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC
PLAN, LOCATED AT 14670 RAMONA AVENUE (APN: 1025-092-02).
WHEREAS, Heights Christian School (the “Applicant”), has filed an application with the City of Chino (the “City”) for approval of PL23 -0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit) to approve the operation of a 14,172 square foot private school (Heights Christian School) in the Commercial Office (C/O) land use designation of the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan, located at 14670 Ramona Avenue (APN: 1025-092-02) (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the EBPSP was approved by the City of Chino Planning Commission on September 17, 1990, and subsequently by the City Council on December 18, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Chino has completed its study of the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the Project in compliance with law, entertained the written and oral report of staff, and took public testimony on the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Chino, California, does hereby FIND, DETERMINE, and RESOLVE as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
B. Based on substantial evidence, both written and oral, from the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes the following findings and takes the following actions on PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit):
1. PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit):
a. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s adopted General Plan and/or applicable specific plan(s), in that, upon City Council approval of PL23-0057 (EBPSPA), community education for minors will be conditionally permitted in the C/O land use designation of the EBPSP. The proposed use is for a private school, Heights Christian School, which will serve children in Transitional Kindergarten through 8 th Grade.
General Plan Objective LU -1.3 encourages commercial development that will support and enhance vibrant commercial areas and serve existing 48 RESOLUTION NO. PC2023-028
neighborhoods. Establishing a private school at this location will serve residents within the City as well as support the existing commercial areas within the vicinity of the project site;
b. The subject site is physically suitable, including but not limited to, parcel size, shape, access and availability of utilities, for the type and intensity of use proposed, as the use is located within an existing 14,172 square foot building, and meets all minimum development standards set forth in the C/O land use designation of the EBPSP;
c. The subject site relates to streets and highways properly designed, both as to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the proposed use as Ramona Avenue is a major arterial, designed to handle traffic that will be generated by the proposed use on the existing Project site;
d. The proposed use is compatible with those on abutting properties and in the surrounding neighborhood, as the proposed use is a private school offering classes for children between TK and 8 th Grade. The proposed school is compatible with the surrounding land uses, which include Verve City Church, also located on the project site, Calvary Chapel Chi no Hills to the north, and Extended Stay America, Creative Bus, and an office building to the south. The 71 Freeway abuts the project site to the west and Ramona Avenue to the east. Also, conditions of approval have been placed on the Project that regulate the business in a manner that will ensure compatibility with adjacent uses;
e. The proposed location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or general welfare, as the proposed school use will be conditionally permitted in the C/O land use designation of the EBPSP, pending City Council approval of PL23-0057 (EBPSPA), and has been designed and located to meet all minimum City requirements. In addition, certain safeguards have bee n required of the proposed use, which the Planning Commission deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. These safeguards (conditions of approval) are attached to this resolution, and are described herein;
f. The proposed use will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, as the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15301 – Existing Facilities; and
g. The minimum safeguards necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare have been required of the proposed use and have been imposed as conditions of Project approval by the Chino Planning Commission.
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2. CEQA Findings. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Guideline § 1530 1 – Existing Facilities, the Project qualifies as being categorically exempt from CEQA and will have no significant impact on the environment. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, apply to this project.
3. Approval of PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit) . The Planning Commission hereby approves PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit) subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. Applicant, including its successors and assigns, shall be responsible for implementing and complying with all conditions set forth in Exhibit “A”.
4. Actions by the Planning Commission Secretary . The Planning Commission Secretary is hereby directed to attest to the adoption of this R esolution as of the date set forth below and forthwith transmit a copy of this Resolution, by regular mail, to the Applicant at the address of record set forth in the Application.
5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective on the effective date of the last City Council action approving PL23 -0057 (Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment). If such approvals and adoption do not occur within 180 days of the adoption of this resolution, then this resolution shall be null and void. If the Ci ty Council modifies the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan Amendment, and this action has the effect of rendering PL23 -0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit) inconsistent with the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan then any approval that is rendered inconsistent with the Eucalyptus Business Park Specific Plan shall be returned to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 15TH day of November 2023.
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
50 RESOLUTION NO. PC2023-028
State of California )
County of San Bernardino ) §
City of Chino )
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Chino Planning Commission at a meeting held on the 15 th day of November 2023 and entered in the minutes of said Commission.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachment:
Exhibit “A” – Conditions of Approval
51 EXHIBIT A
DEPARTMENTAL
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DATE: November 15, 2023
PROJECT FILE NO.: PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit)
LOCATION: 14670 Ramona Avenue (APN: 1025-092-02)
APPLICANT: Claud Lamar with Heights Christian School
The departments listed below have reviewed the above referenced application. Those departments marked with an “X” have required conditions of approval to be imposed on the project.
Development Services Department –
[X] Planning Division
[ ] Development Engineering Division
[ ] ADA Accessibility Division
[X] Chino Valley Independent Fire District
[ ] Police Department
[ ] Finance Department
[ ] Community Services
52 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DATE: November 15, 2023
PROJECT FILE NO.: PL23-0058 (Special Conditional Use Permit)
LOCATION: 14670 Ramona Avenue (APN: 1025-092-02)
APPLICANT: Claud Lamar with Heights Christian School
1.0 TIME LIMITS:
1.1. Special conditional use permit approval shall expire on November 15, 2024, if the approved use has not commenced. The expiration date may be extended upon written request by the applicant on a City application form. The request must be received by the Director of Development Services at least 30 days prior to expiration of the application.
1.2. Should the use for which this approval is granted cease to exist for 180 or more consecutive days, this permit shall be deemed null and void.
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
2.1. Failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall be deemed just cause for revocation of project approval by the Planning Commission.
2.2. The project shall proceed only in accordance with approved plans on file with the Develop ment Services Department, the conditions contained herein and the Chino Municipal Code.
2.3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Chino Municipal Code, all other applicable City ordinances, and applicable specific plans.
2.4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the applicant is informed that the 90- day period in which the applicant may protest the fees, dedications, reservation or other exaction imposed on this project through the conditions of approval has begun.
2.5. In the event that any condition contained herein is determined to be invalid or legally unenforceable, then all remaining conditions shall remain in force.
53 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FILE NO.: PL23-0058 (SCUP) DATE: November 15, 2023
2.6. In the event that any condition imposing a fee, exaction, dedication, or other mitigation measure is c hallenged by the project sponsors and/or other parties in an action filed in a court of law , which action is brought within the time period provided for by law, this approval shall be suspended pending dismissal of such action, the expiration of the limitation period applicable to such action, or fi nal resolution of such action. If any condition is invalidated by a court of law, the applicable section of the entire project shall be reviewed by the City and substitute conditions may be imposed.
2.7. As a condition of issuance of this approval, the applicant shall agree, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and consultants, from any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party ag ainst the City, its officers, agents, and employees, which seeks to attack, set aside, challenge, void, or annul an approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or other decision- making body, or staff action concerning this project. The City agrees to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim filed against the City and to fully cooperate in the defense of any such action. The City may, at its sole cost and expense, elect to participate in the defense of any such action under this condition.
2.8. The City of Chino has an exclusive contract w ith Waste Management for all solid waste collec tion and hauling services within the City. The applicant shall be responsible for making arrangements with Waste Management for disposal of any/all construction debris or trash generated as a result of this permit. Waste Management can be reached at 1- 800 423-9986.
2.9. All prop osed signs shall be designed to conform with Chino Municipal Code Title 16 (Signs) and shall require separate application and approval by the Director of Development Services prior to installation.
3.0 PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT AND/OR
COMMENCEMENT OF THE APPROVED USE:
3.1. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21089 and Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4, the developer shall prov ide those fees marked [X] below in the form of a check made payable to the San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 5 days of Planning Commission approval . Project approval shall not be complete until the required fee(s) is (are) paid:
[X] $50 for the Notice of Exemption filing fee.
54 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FILE NO.: PL23-0058 (SCUP) DATE: November 15, 2023
3.2. Revised plans, incorporating all conditions of approval, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development Services.
3.3. All plans shall be coordinated for consistency.
3.4. The developer shall pay development impact fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but not be limited to, new construction fee, park or open space fees, school fees, drainage fees, sewer fee s, building permit and plan check fees.
3.5. Upon submittal of construction drawings to the Bui lding Division for plan check review, all departmental conditions of approval for the project shall be included on the sheet following the title sheet, or the first sheet of the plans. A site plan shall also be attached to all sets of construction drawings. This condition shall be a minimum requir ement for acceptance of construction drawings for the Building plan check review.
4.0 THE APPROVED USE SHALL BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
4.1. All operations shall not create a n uisance due to noise, od or, dust, mud, smoke, steam, vibration or other similar causes.
4.2. Noise emanating from the project site, and which is receiv ed by adjacent land uses, shall not exceed the levels specified below, except that loudspeakers, bells, gongs, buzzers or other noise attention or attrac ting devices shall not exceed a maximum daytime dBA level of 60 and nighttime dBA of 40, measured anywh ere beyond the boundaries of the property within which the noise is created.
4.3. Should it be determined by the City that noise measurements or a noise analysis of the use is needed, the applicant and its successor(s) shall bear all costs for said measurements and/or study and if necessary shall Maximum Time of
Exposure
Noise
Metric
Noise Level Not To Be Exceeded
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
30 Minutes/Hour L50 55 dBA 50 dBA
15 Minutes/Hour L25 60 dBA 55 dBA
5 Minutes/Hour L8.3 65 dBA 60 dBA
One Minute/Hour L1.7 70 dBA 65 dBA
Any Period of Time Lmax 75 dBA 70 dBA
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FILE NO.: PL23-0058 (SCUP) DATE: November 15, 2023
provide necessary soundproofing to mitigate the noise created on site, if noise and/or vibrations exceed what is permitted under the Chino Municipal Code or create a nuisance to surrounding uses. Said soundproofing shall be installed to the s atisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
4.4. Community Education for Minors:
4.4.1. The SCUP is approved for a school for minors, operating in general accordance with Exhibit “A”. The proposed use has the flexibility to modify the tim e and date of activit ies, provided it does not: 1) increase the overall hours of operations of the facility (6:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.); 2 ) increase the intensity of the project as i t relates to traffic and parking; or 3) creat e a negative impact on surrounding uses, as determined by the Director of Development Serv ices. The Director o f Development Services shall have the authority to approve minor modifications to the proposed use, other than those outlined in Exhibit A . If at any point the school proposes to change its operation (i.e., hours, types of uses, etc.), th e applicant shall submit a request to the Director. At such time, the Director shall review the request and deter mine if the change in operation meets the intent of the SCUP or creates any potential new impacts. If necessary, the Director may refer the proposal back to the Planning Commission for final determination.
Attachment:
Exhibit “A” – Schedule and School Events
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Schedule and School Events
PROJECTED DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
AM DAYCARE BEGINS 6:30am [30 students, 3 staff]
SCHOOL BEGINS 8:00am [240 students, 27 staff]
LUNCHES BEGIN 11:30am
SCHOOL ENDS 3:00pm
PM DAYCARE ENDS 6:00pm [30 students, 3 staff]
PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND STAFFING
2024‐2025 240 students grades TK‐6, 27 staff
2025‐2026 270 students grades TK‐7, 29 staff
2026‐2027 300 students grades TK‐8, 31 staff
Maximum Enrollment TK‐8 ‐ 450 students
PROJECTED SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 2024‐2025
BACK TO SCHOOL
Monday, August 19, 2024 [10:00am‐2:00pm, all parents, 240 students, 27 staff]
FALL THEATRE PRODUCTION
Monday, November 11 – Saturday, November 16, 2024 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 80 students, 10 staff]
PARENT CONFERENCES
Thursday, November 21 – Friday, November 22, 2024 [8:00am‐4:00pm, all parents, 27 staff]
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Thursday, December 6, 2024 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 40 students, 6 staff]
SPRING THEATRE PRODUCTION
Monday, April 7 – Saturday, April 12, 2025 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 80 students, 10 staff]
SPRING CONCERT
Thursday, May 1, 2025 [5:00pm‐9:00pm, 40 students, 6 staff]
YEAR END CELEBRATION
Friday, May 23, 2025 [5:00pm‐8:30pm, all parents, 240 students, 27 staff]
PROJECTED 2024‐2025 SCHOOL DATES AND HOLIDAYS
SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS Tuesday, August 27, 2024
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Monday, September 2, 2024
TEACHER INSERVICE (no students) Monday, October 7, 2024 THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29, 2024 CHRISTMAS BREAK Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3, 2025 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY Monday, January 20, 2025
TEACHER INSERVICE (no students) Monday, February 10, 2025 PRESIDENTS DAY Monday, February 17, 2025
GOOD FRIDAY, Friday, April 18, 2025
EASTER BREAK Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 26, 2025
SCHOOL ENDS Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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It is a recommendation of the Fire District that the developer of every new construction project facilitate a preconstruction meeting. The meeting is to be scheduled with the Fire District Inspector for said project.
The following are the conditions of the above referenced permit/project. All conditions shall be adhered to, failure to comply with said conditions may result in the revocation of said permit and/or punitive fines as outlined in the Fire District fee schedule.
We look forward to a cooperative working relationship throughout the project. Should you have any questions regarding the project, including the conditions as set forth herein, please feel free to contact our office at (909) 902-5280.
3.0 THE ITEMS BELOW ARE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND ARE TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY:
3.1 An automatic protection fire sprinkler system is required for all buildings 5,000 sq. ft or greater. and/or when used for allowable area increase, if applicable. This system shall comply with NFPA Standard No. 13 and Fire District Standard No. 110. An electronic/PDF set of detailed plans along with hydraulic calculations and material specifications shall be submitted to the Community Risk Reduction Division. The system shall be installed, tested and approved prior to system final. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed by a licensed C-16 contractor and the contractor is required to submit a report to the compliance engine (TCE).
Chino Valley Fire District
14011 City Center Drive
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 902-5260 Administration
(909) 902-5250 Fax
Chinovalleyfire.org
2023-00001373
Fire Protection Requirements
ANDRESEN ARCHITECTS
17087 ORANGE WAY
FONTANA, CA - California 92335
Project Name: Heights Christian School T.I.
PL 23-0058
Project Address: 14670 RAMONA AVE .
CHINO, CA 91710
Board of Directors
John DeMonaco
President
Harvey Luth
Vice President
Tom Haughey
Mike Kreeger
Sarah Ramos-Evinger
Fire Chief
Dave Williams
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3.2 An automatic fire alarm system is required. An electronic/PDF set of detailed plans shall be submitted showing the design, system components, signaling devices, fire alarm power supply, control panel and auxiliary devices and functions of the alarm system. Please refer to Fire District Standard No. 133 and current adopted editions of the California Building Code, as well as NFPA Standard 72. The contractor is required to submit a report to the compliance engine (TCE).
3.3 Approved in-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage within the building shall be based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. System shall comply with current adopted edition of the California Fire Code, NFPA 70, 72 & 122 1 and the contractor is required to submit a report to the compliance engine (TCE).
3.4 Hand-held portable fire extinguishers are required to be installed. The location, type and cabinet design shall be approved by the Community Risk Reduction Division.
3.5 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are required to be installed per Section 310 of the California Building Code, current adopted edition. Locations shall be in accordance with code requirements.
3.6 Exits, doors, signs and approved path marking shall be installed in accordance with the current adopted edition of the California Building Code, Section 1007
3.7 An approved recessed Fire Department "KNOX" brand key box is required. The key box shall be located at or near the main entrance(s), and shall be provided with a tamper switch and shall be monitored by an approved central station monitoring service. Please refer to Fire District Standard No. 117.
3.8 Commercial, industrial, and multi -family building addresses shall be posted with a minimum eight inch (8") numbers, visible from the street and during the hours of darkness they shall be internally or externally electrically illumina ted. Posted numbers shall contrast with the background used and be legible from the street.
Where building set back exceeds 100 feet from the roadway, additional non -illuminated six inch (6") numbers shall be displayed at the property access entrance . These numbers shall also contrast with the background used. Fire District Standard No. 122 must be complied with.
3.9 Hot work areas shall not contain combustible materials or shall be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting exposed combustibles. The hot work area shall have no cracks or cracks shall be tightly covered in the flooring, walls, ducts or shafts to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent combustibles. If partitions are used to separate the hot work area, they shall be noncombustible, in fixed hot work areas, partitions shall be securely connected to the floor such that no gap exists between the floor and the partition. The hot work area shall have a noncombustible surface.
Hot work areas shall maintain good housekeeping; the floor area shall be kept clean. 59 Special Districts Leadership Foundation - District of Distinction Since 2008
In the event, hot work needs to be performed close to automatic sprinklers, noncombustible barriers or damp cloth guards shall shield the individual sprinkler heads and shall be removed when the work is completed. If the work extends over several days, the shield or cloth shall be removed at the end of each work day.
Hot work areas shall be provided with the following warning signs:
CAUTION
HOT WORK IN PROGRESS
STAY CLEAR
A fire watch shall be provided during the hot work operation and shall continue for a minimum of 30 minutes after the conclusion of said work.
Records of “prework check” reports shall me maintained on site for 48 hours after hot work is completed. The prework check shall include the following:
a). Ensure that hot work equipment to be used is in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair.
b). Ensure hot work site is clear of combustibles or combustibles are protected, including exposures.
c). Ensure any openings are protected and floors are clean. d). Fire watch is assigned.
e). Care has been taken to prevent accidental activation of fire sprinklers or other life safety systems.
f). The fire extinguisher for the hot work area is not blocked and accessible.
A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of 2-A:20-B:C shall be readily accessible within 30 feet of each hot work area.
All compressed gas cylinders used shall be properly secured against accidental dislodgement and against access by unauthorized personnel. Compressed gas cylinders shall be protected from physical damage by an approved means.
Pressure relief devices shall be arranged to discharge upward and unobstructed to the open air in such a manner as to prevent any impingement of escaping gas upon the container, adjacent structures or personnel.
The storage area of the compressed gases shall be properly marked with an NFPA 704 placard as well as a sign reading: COMPRESSED GAS.
The storage area shall be provided with adequate lighting.
3.10 An electronic/PDF set of plans shall be submitted separately for each of the following listed items to the Fire District for review, approval and permit prior to any installation or work being done. Approved plans must be maintained at the worksite during construction. Fees are due at the time of submittal.
a) Building Construction, includes tenant improvement work b) Private (onsite) Underground Fire Protection Water Systems, if applicable c) Fire Sprinkler Systems, designed by C16 contractor or registered engineer 60 Special Districts Leadership Foundation - District of Distinction Since 2008
d) Fire Alarm Systems or Sprinkler Monitoring Systems designed by a C7, C10 contractor or registered engineer.
e) Knox box and/or security gate locations.
f) Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems
Applicable Standards:
110, 117, 122, 133, 141, 143
CVFD Standards available online at http://www.chinovalleyfire.org
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