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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-12 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – February 12, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda February 12, 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 February 12, 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; Bond Mendez, Associate Planner; Sophia Serafin, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Ulises Benavente, Associate Engineer; 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 January 22, 2025. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried 5-0 approved the minutes as presented. D1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – VERIZON WIRELESS – A request to construct a 55-foot-tall stealth wireless telecommunication facility within the Flood Control/Utility Corridor (FC/UC) Zone and the General Open Space and Facilities General Plan land use designation, located midblock on the south side of Baseline Road between Rochester Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard at 12107 Baseline Road; APN 1090-331-02. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (DRC2024-00057). Assistant Planners Sophia Serafin presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Applicant Balderas was in attendance and available to answer questions. HPC/PC MINUTES – February 12, 2025 Page 2 of 4 No comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing. Commissioner Daniels asked staff if the first public comment shown in the staff report specified a reason for not supporting. Assistant Planner Serafin confirmed they did not elaborate. Commissioner Dopp stated that it is unusual to find a tower in the middle of an empty space. Commented that he liked the design, and it is zoned appropriately. Commissioner Daniels expressed that the tower sticking up looks terrible. Would have preferred to see a Palm Tree instead. Commissioner Diaz concurred with Commissioner Daniels that it will look weird and said it will remain to be seen. Expressed concerns with security and transients. She asked if there will be a light source. Assistant Planner Serafina answered there is no proposed lighting in the area. She mentioned that to prevent unauthorized access, fencing will be installed around it and there is existing fencing along Base Line to restrict access to the entire Edison property. Commissioner Diaz asked if other carriers will be allowed to attach to the tower. Applicant Balderas confirmed. Vice Chairman Boling stated he has seen what artificial palm trees look like in residential neighborhoods and he would scratch artificial palms off the list. He expressed his support for the design noting that he likes how it is positioned along the corridor with the vineyards and pays homage to our heritage. Chairman Morales stated it is a fresh design and creative idea. He suggested to place a sign on the fencing near the sidewalk, providing a brief history of what the tower represents. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolution 2025-001, Conditional Use Permit DRC2024-00057. Motion carried 4-1-0. Commissioner Daniels opposed. D2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND DESIGN REVIEW – AVIGNON RESERVE - A request for site plan and architectural review of 18 multi-family units and a tentative map for condominium purposes located on approximately 1.3 acres of land within the Medium (M) Residential zone, located on the northwest corner of Arrow Route and Manola Place; APNs: 0207-201-24, -10, -11. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15332 (Infill Development Projects) (SUBTT20775, Design Review DRC2023-00131). Associate Planner Bond Mendez presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Applicant Chau was in attendance and available to answer questions. Ernie (no last name indicated), designer for the adjacent property, asked where the opening between the two parcels located. HPC/PC MINUTES – February 12, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Applicant Chau responded that the western adjacent neighbor does not have a project submitted at this time. However, they previously approached them regarding cooperation about a shared driveway. They were agreeable to that, and plans were revised for the shared driveway. Alvin Shih, adjacent property owner, stated there has been no written agreement about the shared driveway and that it has only been verbal. He has not seen any plans and requests that they both connect. Chairman Morales closed the public hearing Commissioner Dopp requested clarification on the appearance of the west end of the property. Associate Planner Mendez provided background on the conversations staff had with the fire district, applicant and adjacent property owners. Planning Director Nakamura stated when the property owner to the west is ready to develop, they will need to collaborate with the property owner present tonight on any future connection. Our hope is that Mr. Chau and his group remain open to those possibilities. She said we will continue to work toward this common objective. Commissioner Dopp expressed his thanks to the applicant for coming in. He said he liked the multiple roof angles, rather than the simple top approach, and likes the grass area in the front because it creates the opportunity for the residents to come together as a community. He also mentioned regarding equity that the Commissioners are glad to see condos for sale that offer lower price points for entry level opportunities. Commissioner Daniels concurred with Dopp. He expressed he liked the colors and the way it looks. He understands the driveway situation and hopes the adjacent property owner to the west does work with the applicant to incorporate the shared driveway. Commissioner Diaz expressed she likes the project and that it brings affordable housing to the area. She said the applicant achieved making it concurrent with the neighborhood. Vice Chairman Boling stated it fits within the neighborhood. Expressed concerns with parking. He said although it does meet the minimum parking requirements established by the development code, he strongly encourages the adjacent property owner to think about the future use of his property. He said the enhanced value that could come from a partnership with his neighbor as it pertains to amenities and use of the site for future residents. Chairman Morales thanked the applicant for looking at the General Plan and seeing the city’s vision and what we had in mind. He expressed the project has a good design and development for that site. He does see the possibilities of the neighboring property working together to address their concerns. He said the project will provide much needed housing units for the city. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adopt Resolution 2025-002, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20775 and Resolution 2025-003 Design Review DRC2023-00131. Motion carried 5-0. HPC/PC MINUTES – February 12, 2025 Page 4 of 4 E.Director Announcements Planning Director Nakamura announced the next meeting will be in two weeks, February 26th. F.Commission Announcements - None G.Adjournment Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC February 26, 2025 Meeting.