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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-22 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – May 22, 2024 Page 1 of 4 Final Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda May 22, 2024 Final Minutes Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The regular Joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was held on May 22, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Bond Mendez, Associate Planner; Deborah Allen, Management Analyst; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chairman Morales opened the public communications. The following persons commented on the Ivy Lane Street dedication: Stephane Kan, Peter Fung and JoAnn Gritchin. Comments included the following concerns: • Traffic. • Street not wide enough for a two-way lane. • Impact financially to pay for a street that is not necessary. • Nearby school - dangerous for children playing and using crosswalk. • Yard will be cut out. Loss of property. For the record, it is noted the following correspondences were received after the preparation of the agenda packet and the following general concerns are noted. The actual correspondence should be referred to for details: • Letter from JoAnn Gritchin, resident, noting her property would be affected by the proposed road extension and is opposed to this change. • Letter from David Burnett, resident, expressed his concern about the negative impact it would create more than the benefit it could bring. Principal Planner Sean McPherson spoke to residents after the meeting to answer their questions and concerns. With no other comments, Chairman Morales closed the public communications. HPC/PC MINUTES – May 22, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Final C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2024. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve Minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0. D. Public Hearings D1. DESIGN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – ELECTRIC PICKLE - A request to construct a 12,074 square-foot building for a restaurant/bar with full alcohol service (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 47 license); a 1,770 square-foot building with a coffee bar, restrooms, and storage; and outdoor recreational courts within the mixed use placetype of The Resort Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Resort Parkway - APN: 0210-102-07. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15162 (Design Review DRC2023-00248, Conditional Use Permit DRC2024- 00151). Associate Planner Bond Mendez presented a PowerPoint presentation. (Copy of file) Commissioner Daniels asked if there where discussions with the applicant regarding the shade structures on the ball courts. Associate Planner Bond Mendez mentioned the applicant has agreed to include the shade structures. Vice Chairman Boling asked for clarification from the applicant if they are okay with putting shade structures over the ball courts, as well as seating areas. Applicant Cody Conti stated they could shade partial courts, not all. Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Carol Plowman expressed how Rancho Cucamonga is the best city to work with and she is excited about this project. Pickle Ball player Connie Grisby expressed her excitement bringing Pickle Ball to Rancho Cucamonga. Her only concern would be to have shade over the ball courts for a more pleasant and enjoyable game. Commissioner Dopp asked the applicant about membership. Applicant Cody Conti indicated they would sell membership only during the hours of 6:00-10:30am when restaurant is not open for full-service, then it opens to the public at 10:30am to 11pm, with courts available for walk-ins who have no previous reservations. With no other comments, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dopp commented he is pleased to see the community is excited about this project and they can spend time with family and friends. He expressed he likes the design it has a retro feel that he likes. He agrees about the shade, especially during the summer that it will be needed. Commissioner Daniels agreed the project will be an asset to the neighborhood and to the community. He expressed it is unique and that the one-story building looks better than the two-story. It is laid out very well, and it is functional. HPC/PC MINUTES – May 22, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Final Vice Chairman Boling stated that he liked the height with the two-story design. Although, with the new design proposed, they kept some of the height at 35 ft. that alleviated some of his concern. He commented it will be a positive regional attraction for residents and visitors. He indicated with shade over the courts it will bring higher usage. Commissioner Diaz concurred with fellow Commissioner and expressed she is pleased to see they are doing something on the roof top. Chairman Morales commented it is well designed. He expressed that it is good use for that site. He asked about the shade structure and if it is something we could include in the Conditions of Approval tonight for Resolution 24-16. Deputy Director of Planning Jennifer Nakamura stated we would add a condition for the final design requiring a minimum of 3 courts to be shaded. Vice Chairman expressed his appreciation to the applicant for adding bicycle racks to an area adjacent to the building entrance and wishes more applicants would do the same. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to approve Design Review DRC2023-00248 with the amended condition to Resolution 24-16 and Conditional Use Permit Resolution 24- 17. Motion carried 5-0 E. General Business E1. Consideration of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Major Projects Program for Fiscal Year. Management Analyst Deborah Allen presented a PowerPoint presentation. (Copy of file) Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. With no comments, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Boling commended staff for putting together a comprehensive report. He said it helps to easily identify how the projects being proposed ties back to the General Plan, which makes it easier for them to know that it is in conformance. Commissioner Daniels indicated it is a very ambitious plan and easy to follow. Commissioner Dopp thanked staff it is very comprehensive. He said it has connectivity, which are several elements they are looking for from a planning perspective. Commissioner Diaz agreed that it is very easy to read. She said residents of the city would like to see this to know what is going on and around the city. Chairman Morales stated that the updated General Plan is very much a part of our future 10-20 years from now to make sure we are accomplishing our goals. He said it is in conformance with the General Plan and this is how City Government should operate to keep improving, and it is what the public wants. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to approve Resolution 24-13. Motion carried 5-0. HPC/PC MINUTES – May 22, 2024 Page 4 of 4 Final F. Director Announcements – None G. Commission Announcements - None H. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC meeting June 12, 2024