HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983/02/10 - Minutes - Adjourned Joint (Planning Commission) February 10, 1983
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Adjourned joint meeting with Planning Commission
1. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned, Joint, dinner meeting of the City Council with the Planning
Commission was held at the Magic Lamp, 8189 Foothill Boulevard, on Thursday,
February 10, 1983. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor Jon
D. Mikeis and Chairman Jeff King.
Present were City Council members: Richard M. Dahl, Charles J. Buquet II,
Phillip D. Sehlosser, James C. Frost, and Mayor Jon D. Mikels.
Planning Commission members: Herman Rempel, Larry McNiel, David Barker,
Dennis Stout, and Chairman Jeff King.
II. CONSIDERATION OF AGHNDA ~
Discussion of City Policies regarding density issues in areas adjacent to
single family residences. The concern was regarding the impact of higher
density on established neighborhoods. It was the concensus of both
groups that this should be studied prior to approval of any projects by
staff or planning commission. In some instances design may mitigate some
concerns of adjacent homeowners.
Discussion regarding feasibility of narrowing general plan density
ranges. It was the concensus of the Commission and Council that the
primary problem with the General Plan density ranges is that they are
quite broad. This is particularly true in the multiple density ranges of
four to fourteen units per acre and fourteen to twenty-four units per
acre. When the Commission adopts the Development Code, this issue will
be dealt with. In addition, consideration may be given to handling the
broad ranges of density in the same manner as they are handled in the
Etiwanda Specific Plan. This will provide overlapping zoning
designations or incentives for outstanding development projects.
Discussion of Design Review Process. Following discussion concerning the
advantages and disadvantages of the present Design Review process, the
matter will be considered by a subcommittee consisting of Councilman Dahl
and Councilman Frost· It was the concensus of both the Planning
Commission and City Council that it may be desirable to involve as many
Planning Commissioners as possible in the Design Review process.
Discussion of Foothill Community Plan - Annexation. It was the concensus
of the Planning Commission and City Council that the advantages and
disadvantages of annexation of the area within the City's sphere of
influence should be evaluated by the staff. Because of the potential
impact upon the City of Rancho Cucamonga, this evaluation is to include
identification of both service and fiscal impacts with or without
annexation. A phased program of annexation may be desirable.
Progress Report on preparation of Zoning Ordinance to implement density
ranges related to design and performance standards. The city planner and
community development director indicated that the Development Code will
be presented to the Commission in the near f~uture. The Development Code
will include zoning considerations as well as establishing standards for
design and development·
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Role of the Commission in assuring a quality community through its
development review. It was the concensus that the Design Review Process
provides ample opportunity for the Planning Commission to assure that
quality development is achieved.
Discussion of relationship of Planning Commission to other Commissions.
Discussion occurred between the Commission and Council concerning the
respective roles of the Planning Commission, Citizens Advisory
Commission, and Parks Committee.
Windrow Preservation. Councilman Ruquet indicated that his concern over
windrow preservation is that the City formulate a policy to serve as a
guideline for future development. It was the concensus of both the
Planning Commission and the City Council that existing windrows need to
be replaced with a better species of tree. Both the Planning Commission
and City Council reaffirmed support for retaining windrows as an unique
feture, particularly in the community of Etiwanda.
Motion:
Stout -- to adjourn the meeting.
and Commission.
III. tDJOU'!~NENT
Moved by Schlossr, sconded by Buquet -- Moved by Rempel, seconded by
Motions carried unanimously by both Council
Respectfully submitted,
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Lauren M. Wasserman
City Clerk