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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-26 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – June 26, 2024 Page 1 of 2 Final Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda June 26, 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 June 26, 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 Daniels and Commissioner Diaz, with Commissioner Dopp absent. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag, Assistant Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chairman Morales opened the public communications. Hearing no comments, Chairman Morales closed the public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2024. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve Minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Dopp absent. D. Public Hearings D1. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW– MK DESIGN STUDIO – A request for site plan and design review of a 4,907- square foot single-story single-family residence with an attached 885-square-foot garage on a 26,238 square- foot undeveloped lot within the Very Low Residential (VL) Zone and the Hillside Overlay located at 5074 Cartilla Avenue, APN; 1074-121-11. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15303, which covers the construction of a limited number of structures in an urbanized area, (Hillside Design Review DRC2023-00119). Associate Planner Tabe van der Zwaag presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. HPC/PC MINUTES – June 26, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Final Applicant Comments: Michael Hana, MK Design Studio No public comments were made, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Boling asked staff if without the grading issue, would the project typically come before the Commission. Deputy Director of Planning Nakamura replied no and that it would be at staff level review with Director determination. Commissioner Diaz asked if there were plans for trees along the back. Applicant Hana answered if this is a requirement, they would be willing to plant trees. Homeowner Mrs. Noriega explained due to being in a high fire zone, they must adhere to the Fire Marshalls plans and limit the plants around their home. Commissioner Daniels asked if staff could bring to a future meeting history of the requirements for anything over 5 ft. of cut/fill. Instead of having a public hearing, there might be other potential alternatives. Deputy Director of Planning Nakamura confirmed staff would bring a report in the next couple of months to the Commission. Vice Chairman Boling requested to possibly change the development code and modify. He expressed the project is well designed. Chairman Morales concurred and expressed his support. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adopt Resolution 24-19, Design Review DRC2023-00119. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Dopp absent. E. Director Announcements Deputy Director of Planning Nakamura mentioned there will be a regular meeting on July 10th. F. Commission Announcements - None G. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC meeting July 10, 2204.