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CITY OF COLTON Item #2 AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consideration of an Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to Re- designate Property from Limited Commercial to General Commercial and an Amendment to the City of Colton Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) for Property Located at 801 North Rancho Avenue (File Index Number DAP -000- 335); Approve a Negative Declaration for the Project DATE: November 29, 2004 BACKGROUND: The applicant, Rancho Colton LLC, is requesting City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment from Limited Commercial to General Commercial, and a Zone Change from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 General Commercial for the expansion of an existing neighborhood shopping center, located at 801 North Rancho Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 0162-291-13, 15 & 17-0000), in order to allow for a greater variety of permitted land uses on the project site. An Environmental Assessment was prepared for the project, which resulted in negative environmental impacts therefore staff is requesting approval of a Negative Declaration. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The applicant owns the existing shopping center which contains approximately 19,432 S.F. of retail and convenience uses that include a neighborhood market, a clothing store, a liquor store, a beauty salon, and a laundromat. The requested zone change will permit greater land uses, such as but not limited to, entertainment facilities, financial institutions, indoor retail sales, and repair services. On October 26, 2004, the Planning Commission considered the applicant's project, along with a request for architectural and site plan approval for (1) a proposed 5,300 S.F. expansion to the existing shopping center building, (2) a new 3,600 S.F. commercial building, to be constructed on the north side of "C" Street at the southwest comer of the project site, and (3) a proposed 2,400 S.F. drive-thm restaurant. The Commission approved the design plans, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the proposed drive-thru restaurant, and adopted Resolution Number R-12-04, which is a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Adoption of the Negative Declaration. The applicant's request will allow an expansion and a major improvement to the exterior of the existing shopping center. The front elevation of the existing buildings will be redesigned to match the proposed additions to the center. The architecture will reflect a more contemporary style with stucco finish, use of complementary colors with clear anodized aluminum finish reveals, and use of mansard "signage screens." The proposed project has been designed to comply with parking and landscaping zoning requirements, and will also provide for an upgrade to the two egress and ingress areas leading into the parking area, one from Rancho Avenue and the second from "C" Street. It is staff's opinion that the proposed project allows for the flexibility necessary to establish a healthy and well-balanced mix of residential and commercial uses that assure the health, safety and welfare of residents.