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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-12 - Minutes - HPC-PC Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda April 12, 2023 MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on April 12, 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; David Eoff, Senior Planner; Tanya Spiegel, Economic Development Manager; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst; Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst; Albert Espinoza, Deputy Public Works Director; Lindsay McElwain, Management Analyst; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Vice Chair Dopp opened the public communications. Krista Pruitt, RL Pruitt Construction Inc., propose work with City of Rancho Cucamonga on Development standards for ADU’s. Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, responded she will be in contact to discuss further. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2023. C2. Consideration of a request to summarily vacate excess public right-of-way for the approved project related to Case No. DRC2021-00320, located at the Northeast Corner of Rochester Avenue and Arrow Route. Motion to adopt Consent Calendar Items C1 and C2 as presented by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Daniels; unanimous 5-0 vote. D. Public Hearing D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT20440 – SC RANCHO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (LEWIS OPERATING CORP.) – A request to subdivide 91 acres of vacant land into sixteen (16) lots within Planning Area 1B of the Resort Specific Plan located on the North side of 6th street bound between Cleveland Avenue to the west and Milliken Avenue to the east and the rail line to the north. This request is for a tentative tract map only and does not include any development proposals or development applications. APN: 0209-272-20. An Environmental Impact Report was certified in connection with the City’s adoption of the Resort Specific Plan (SCH# 2015041083). The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the Resort Specific Plan and HPC/PC MINUTES – April 12, 2023 Page 2 of 3 FINAL the Certified Environmental Impact Report, therefore, pursuant to CEQA, no additional environmental review is required in connection with the City’s consideration of the proposed Tentative Tract Map. David Eoff, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). He noted the Conditions of Approval (COA) #8 reflects older language that has since been updated. The highlighted COA, shown as #11 contains the correct language. Revised copies provided on the dais for the Commissioners. Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing. Tim McGinnis, Lewis Operating Crop., was available to answer questions. He stated that it is their belief that future off site street connections will be made by adjacent property owners. Assistant City Attorney Serita Young replied to Mr. McGinnis’ comment that street connections were not part of the application before the commission. Commissioner Morales stated he likes the alignment of the streets Staff did a great job. Commissioner Daniels stated he concurs with Commissioner Morales comments. Great job Staff. Commissioner Boling asked for an update from the developer about non-residential development on the south portion of The Resort. Tim McGinnis stated that they are actively working on bringing in tenants to the roundabout and the southwest corner of 4th and The Resort Parkway. Chair Dopp stated he concurs with Commissioner Boling and added he appreciates Lewis working with staff. Motion to adopt Resolution 23-07, with recommended changes to Conditions of Approval, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20440 by Commissioner Williams; second by Commissioner Boling. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 vote. E. General Business E1. Presentation on the Urban Forest Management Plan. Albert Espinoza, Deputy Public Works Director, and Lindsay McElwain, Management Analyst, provided an update of the City’s first Urban Forest Management Plan. This endeavor will provide the City with a document which will provide a roadmap for the next 50 years regarding the City’s urban forest. Commissioners expressed their thanks for the detailed report. Planning Commission received and filed the report. E2. Consideration to Receive and File the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2022. Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst and Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst, presented Commissioners with a progress report summarizing key efforts to implement General Plan and the impacts it is having on the city. HPC/PC MINUTES – April 12, 2023 Page 3 of 3 FINAL Commissioners expressed the report was very well put together and laid out. Appreciated the useful and valuable strategic plan. Suggestion to put a summary in the Grapevine. Planning Commission received and filed the report. F. Director Announcements Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, announced the following: • General Plan and Climate Action Plan won the APA-SCD Award. Matt Burris accepted the award at the National Planning Conference. • There are items tentatively scheduled on the next Agenda. G. Commission Announcements - None H. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Boling to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC April 26, 2023 Meeting.