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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-24 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – July 24, 2024 Page 1 of 3 FINAL Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda July 24, 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 July 24, 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 Diaz, with Commissioner Daniels absent. Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Sean McPherson, Principal 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 July 10, 2024. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp, to approve Minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Daniels absent. D. Public Hearings D1. DESIGN REVIEW – FOOTHILL LOFTS, LLC – A request to construct a mixed-use development comprising 385 residential units and approximately 6,216 square feet of commercial lease area on approximately 8.41 acres of land at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue. The project area has a General Plan land use designation of City Corridor – High. Pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, a Compliance Memorandum has been prepared for this project. APN: 0208-961-05, -06, and -07 (DRC2022-00162). This item was continued from May 8, 2024. At the property owner’s request, the public hearing for this item will not be conducted and no further action will be taken on the application. Deputy Director of Planning Nakamura announced that this item will not be presented at the request of the property owner and no further action will be taken. HPC/PC MINUTES – July 24, 2024 Page 2 of 3 FINAL E. General Business E1. Presentation from Empire Economics Inc. on the City’s Annual Employment and Housing Trends Study and Analysis of the Economic Impacts of Brightline West High-Speed Rail and Potential for Nearby Development Opportunities. This item is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore exempt from CEQA review. Dr. Joe Janczyk with Empire Economics presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy of file). He presented the annual employment and housing trends study and analysis of the economic impacts of Brightline West High- Speed Rail and the potential for nearby development opportunities. Commissioner Dopp asked if he can elaborate on what we can expect to see, other than restaurants, that would make development a success. Dr. Janczyk provided an example such as Portland Airport is set up to accommodate people as part of the experience of coming into the City of Portland including the ability to watch short movies and he believes the station can do the same to reflect the cultural attraction of the city. Commissioner Dopp asked if he is seeing Economic and Commercial Trends for these projects across Southern California that are success or failures, regarding commercial mixed use and how they are performing. Dr. Janczyk answered he observed when it’s mixed-use and they own both commercial and residential, it’s difficult because if they want to move and have their business there, it may not be easy. He said if it is in a city core area, it is much more viable. Vice Chairman Boling expressed how much he appreciated the report, and he said in order to plan accordingly for new hotels and expansions, he hopes this report is shared with the City’s consulting team as it pertains to perspective hotels. Deputy Director of Planning Nakamura confirmed. Commissioner Diaz expressed that she enjoyed reading the report and it was easy to read. Chairman Morales asked if we wanted to have travelers use our businesses and major corridors, possibly have a system to transport from the train station to Foothill and Haven or is it better to have those types of business located at the station. Dr. Janczyk answered the thought process was as Brightline starts to ramp up, a system like free trollies to take them to different points of interest within the city and then based upon the patterns they exhibit, that would be a leading indicator what types of developments to put there. He said although these developments will not materialize for quite some time, the city does have properties nearby so this can be accommodated. Chairman Morales mentioned the decline was in warehouses and asked how it relates to San Bernardino County. Dr. Janczyk answered the city is strong and in a good location than areas to the east and southeast. Commissioner Diaz asked how people are going to work and afford to live here with the job growth that we are seeing. Dr. Janczyk replied that it will take two working people living together. With no other comments, Commission received and filed report. HPC/PC MINUTES – July 24, 2024 Page 3 of 3 FINAL F. Director Announcements – None G. Commission Announcements - None H. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC August 14, 2024 meeting.