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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-08 - Minutes - HPC-PC Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda March 8, 2023 FINAL MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on March 8, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp at 7:00 p.m. A.Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Vice Chair Morales, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Boling, and Commissioner Daniels. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B.Public Communications Vice Chair Dopp opened the public communications and seeing no one, closed public communications. C.Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22nd, 2023. Motion to adopt the minutes by Commissioner Boling; second by Vice Chair Morales; Motion carried unanimously 5-0 vote. D.Public Hearing D1. TIME EXTENSION - PACIFIC SUMMIT FOOTHILL, LLC - A request to allow for the third, one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT16605M) to subdivide 24.19 acres into 6 parcels for the development of 175 attached condominium units (Sycamore Heights project) within the Center 1 (CE1) Zone, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club Drive and the Pacific Electric Trail Right-of-Way. APNs: 0207-101-13, 17, 24, 25, 31, 34 and 41, and 0207-112-09 and 10. Staff finds the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Mitigated Negative Declaration certified by City Council on October 4, 2017 (State Clearinghouse #2017071010) by Resolutions 17-098 and 17-099 and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Time Extension DRC2022-00475). Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing. Chad Stadnicki, Applicant, was available to answer questions from the Commissioners. Chair Dopp asked if recent rains had impacts to the site. Chad Stadnicki replied that there is no erosion on the site. Chair Dopp asked about homeless encampments on the site. Chad Stadnicki answered that they are working with Code Enforcement and the Sheriff’s department to clean up any encampment and should be resolved once development begins on site. Chair Dopp asked if they are planning to make changes to the house product. Chad Stadnicki replied that their intent would be not to go through any formal review process and will stick to what was originally entitled and approved. Commissioner Daniels asked if there is one developer for all lots. Chad Stadnicki answered yes. It will be sold to one group to develop. Douglas Evan, Resident, expressed that he would like no development due to traffic concerns. Chair Dopp closed Public Hearing. Jennifer Nakamura mentioned this project was approved originally in 2017 for development. The State has declared a housing crisis and the need for additional housing. She said it’s important that we follow the law and do our part as required to provide housing opportunities. Chair Dopp mentioned there are state laws that limit our ability to take housing off the site. Jennifer Nakamura agreed and clarified that tonight’s decision is whether or not to allow the additional time. It’s not to redesign or ask for additional changes. Commissioner Boling asked staff to provide the density that is proposed. Mena Abdul Ahad stated that the current allowed density on site is a maximum of 30 units per acre. Chad Stadnicki estimated the current density of the project to be around 13 units per acre. Commissioner Boling asked if the extension was not granted and the project was to expire, a new project could be submitted at a higher density. Jennifer Nakamura answered yes, however due to site constraints, the final buildable density would likely be less than 30 units to the acre. Commissioner Boling clarified that the only change to consider is a one-year extension. Not a change or alteration to the project. Jennifer Nakamura replied that is correct. Commissioner Boling acknowledged the applicants progress thus far, having to address some unique site challenges, as well as some of the difficulties for a project of this type. Commissioner Daniels indicated they have made a lot of progress with the plans they had to complete to move forward and having to deal with federal agencies. HPC/PC MINUTES – March 8, 2023 Page 2 of 3 FINAL Motion to adopt Resolution 23-06 Time Extension DRC2022-00475 by Commissioner Daniels; second by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 vote. E.Director Announcements Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, mentioned the following: •Grand Opening for Shake Shack is Monday at 10:15 a.m. •Next HPC/PC meeting will likely be cancelled due to lack of items. F. Commission Announcements Chair Dopp provided an update on the Public Art Committee and the release of the draft Public Art Strategic Plan. G. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Daniels to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC MINUTES – March 8, 2023 Page 3 of 3 FINAL HPC/PC April 12, 2023 Meeting.