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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-22 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – January 22, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda January 22, 2025 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 January 22, 2025. 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: Katherine Reed, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Jared Knight, Assistant Planner; Sophia Serafin, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chairman Morales opened the public communications. Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2024. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried 5-0 approved the minutes as presented. D. General Business D1. Annual Selection of Officers for the Commission and Appointments to Other Committees Commissioner Daniels was appointed unanimously as member of Design Review Committee, 1 year term. Motion by Vice Chairman Boling, second by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Vice Chairman Boling was appointed unanimously as member of Design Review Committee, 1- year term. HPC/PC MINUTES – January 22, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Motion by Commissioner Diaz, second by Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried unanimously, - 0 vote. Commissioner Dopp was appointed unanimously as Alternate for the Design Review Committee. Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Commissioner Diaz was appointed unanimously as member of Trails Advisory Committee, 1-year term. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, second by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Chairman Morales was appointed unanimously as member of Trails Advisory Committee, 1-year term. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, second by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Commissioner Dopp was re-appointed unanimously as member to the Public Arts Committee (Term 2025-2027). Motion by Commissioner Daniels, second by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Commissioner Boling was re-appointed unanimously as Vice Chairman, 1-year term. Motion by Vice Chairman Boling, second by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Commissioner Morales was re-appointed unanimously as Chairman, 1-year term. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, second by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried unanimously, 5- 0 vote. Chairman Morales expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners for stepping up into various positions. D2. Staff Presentation on California State Assembly Bill 98 Assistant Planners Knight and Serafin presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Daniels asked if there is a warehouse or industrial lobbying at the state level. Planning Director Nakamura replied that NAIOP National Association of Industrial Office Parks has been a large player at the local level as well as the state level. Commissioner Dopp expressed he is not sure this bill will solve the problem. HPC/PC MINUTES – January 22, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Planning Director Nakamura mentioned there is limited land remaining and the larger parcels that have already been under development will not be affected by this. She asked Assistant Planner Serafin to explain the definition of logistics uses, which might have unattended consequences for us. Assistant Planner Serafin explained the definition for logistics uses is not entirely clear, but they do provide for cargo goods or products stored for distribution. She said the consequences it could create would be for manufacturing uses that may be subject to this law. Vice Chairman Boling stated it is unfortunate that many of the cities in the Inland Empire have taken a direct proactive approach in designing and laying out their cities and how they are utilizing limited land space for the maximum benefit of their businesses and residents have now been targeted by the state. He said it is imperative for cities like Rancho Cucamonga to take advantage of geographic nature of this infrastructure. He said he will be relying on staff as new projects come forward that may be impacted by AB98 to see it referenced on Staff Reports and how the project complies, so Commissioners do not have to ask. Planning Director Nakamura confirmed. Chairman Morales commented that staff did their due diligence and created what is best for the community from the beginning, which makes it easy to be in alignment with it. Planning Commission received and filed the report. D3. Staff Presentation to Discuss 3D Modeling Policy Principal Planner McPherson had a discussion with the Commissioners on the current 3D Modeling Policy. Commissioner Dopp stated that 3D modeling gives him a better representation of what the project actually looks like. Commissioner Daniels stated 3D modeling will help the Commission to visualize what the project would look like. Vice Chairman Boling stated the 3D renderings are critical. He said the augmented reality, the fly throughs, for him, are less critical. He said if 3D renderings with street side perspective was provided, he would feel fine with foregoing the fly throughs or the virtual tours. He said they are nice, but he does not get that much more out of it as opposed to a true 3D street perspective from the various point of view from project sites. Suggested 3D renderings pre-Design Review Committee. Assistant City Attorney Reed mentioned if there are any changes to the application process per the Permit Streamlining Act, it would need to be added to the checklist. Chairman Morales agreed that 3D renderings should be given to staff by applicants before Design Review Committee to address any changes at that stage before going any further. Commissioner Dopp asked if the Commissioners would see the finalized reversion of the policy. Planning Director Nakamura confirmed. HPC/PC MINUTES – January 22, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Vice Chairman Boling stated for staff to keep in mind, as they draft the policy, what is beneficial for staff not only for the Commissioners. Planning Commission received and filed the report. E.Director Announcements - None F.Commission Announcements - None G.Adjournment Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC February 12th, 2025 meeting.