Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981/04/06 - Minutes - Adjourned April 6, 1981 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Adjourned Meetin~ 1. CALL TO ORDER. (1) An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held in the Lion's Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road, on Monday, April 6, 1981. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Phillip D. Schlosser who led in the flag salute. Present: Councilmen James C. Frost, Jon D. Mikels, Michael A. Palombo, Arthur H. Bridge, and Mayor Phillip D. Schlosser. Also present: City Manager Lauren M. Wasserman; City Attorney Samuel Crowe; Community Development Director Jack Lam; City Planner Barry Hogan; and City Engineer Lloyd Hubbs. 2. CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF LAND USE IN CUCAMONGA AREA. A. Approximately 20 acres east of Vineyard Just south of Foothill Boulevard. Item had been discussed at the last General Plan meeting on March 30. Developers had requested a higher density at the last meeting. After an overview presentation by Jack Lam, Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council was: Mr. Runyan, representing the homeowners in the tract east of the subject parcel. He stated that he and the property owners had recently discussed this issue via phone. He felt at the present time the more logical approach to this was to have the lower density to the east, gradually increasing to a higher density on the western side next to Vineyard Avenue. He said the land owners insist they needed to have at least 20 units per acre in order to adequately develop. He asked if this parcel along with adjoining parcels could be asterisked so that the home- owners in the tract could be actively involved in the development stage of the property. Councilman Bridge said he had been looking at this area and talking with staff. He wanted to see this property zoned medium density for the entire 20 acres and would like to see this classified as a planned development with instructions to the planning staff that it be a quality development. Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Frost to designate the entire 20 acres medium density (5-14 du/ac) and that it be classified as a planned development. Mr. Alexander, property owner, said it was his understanding with Mr. Runyan that they could have a special zoning of 15-20 units per acre on the entire parcel with the understanding that they would work with the homeowners association to come up with a viable plan that they could agree with. He said he has spent a great deal of time going over some figures, however. He said he would need to have at least 20 units per acre in order to have affordable housing. Motion to designate the entire area medium density was approved unanimously 5-0. Mr. Lam requested some direction from Council as to how to handle the requests which had come in during this past week. He said there were a number of people requesting a reconsideration of the property between 4th and 6th Streets and Archibald and Haven. Council made the following statements: City Council Minutes April 6, 1981 Page 2 Frost: He said he felt it was inappropriate to designate this 100% industrial park. He had recommended some phasing of the residential on the south going in- to an industrial park and consideration of some commercial at 4th and/or Archibald depending on whether the City Council felt the industrial park design would allow the flexibility along those streets. Bridge: He said the zoning of that block of land for industrial park would be the greatest benefit to the community and to the residents. He said he did not live there, but he has observed good neighbors as industrial parks. He felt this could be developed where it would be superior to anything else recommended by the City Council. Mikels: He stated that for residents in that area the designation which Council gave last week will result in a delay in development and the property would re- main as open space longer than if zoned residential. Secondly, because 6th Street will be the major street through the industrial area, it will be carrying traffic for people going into that area. Therefore, it will be a wide street. It has been the city policy to place along such corridors higher densities which would make use of mass transportation such as Omnitrans buses. He felt they would have to change their policy as well as their decision of last week. He said there are a number of uses which can be located under this designation, but except for retail commercial type uses, the residents on the north of this type of development would be better off than with a medium high or high density use. Impacts will be less and will be much further down the road. Lastly, he outlined his viewpoint of the future revenues which would be received from this type of development without putting an impact on city services. He felt that by working with the residents they could mitigate adverse impacts from any developments which would occur there. He still supported the Industrial Park designation for this property. ?alombo: He stated that he believed it was easier to bring this property into an R-3 zoning than it would be to reverse it if such a designation were given now. He said if this were the case, then they would open the door for long-range planning to be concerned with the impact on the neighborhood. Councilman Mikels said he would like to have the Council go on record that property owners within 500 feet instead of the usual 300 feet be notified of any zone change or development proposal so they could have the maximum amount of imput to the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Hogan stated they could put regulations in the Industrial Specific Plan that would cover the entire tract in this parti- cular case. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo that all residents within 500 feet be notified of any development or zone chmnge being requested. Councilman Frost said he disagreed with the motion as stated although he agreed to the intent. He felt we should not set a precedent because of the additional cost involved in additional notification. He expressed that the information would spread by word of mouth. Councilman Mikels said this property was unique in the community. It was the only single block that was completely surrounded by industrial development. He felt the people deserved this special notification. Motion carried to notice all residen~ within 500 feet instead of the usual 300 feet by the following vote: AYES: Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Schlosser. NOES: Frost. City Council Minutes April 6, 1981 Page 3 Another request which had come in during the week at Beryl and Base Line. Mr. Hogan said the Council could discuss this item tonight, or they could have the applicant request a General Plan amendment. Mr. Wasserman stated that the applicant had requested that the item be removed; he would come back for a General Plan amendment at a later date. B. Recommended Chanses to the Draft Community Design Element. Mr. Hogan presented an excerpt from Sharon Romero and the Citizens Advisory Commission's com~ants regarding changes to the Community Design Element. He stated that staff had gone through these suggestions and noted whether they were major or minor changes. He said the minor suggestions had been incorporated into the draft Community Design Element. However, those changes which were considered major are considered policy recommendations and should be thoroughly reviewed by the Planning Commission before the City Council considers including them in the Element. He recommended that if the Council concurred, then they could approve the Com- munity Design Element as revised and direct the Citizens Advisory Commission to evaluate the Community Design Element and make recommendation for revisions within the next three months. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve the revised Community Design Element which incorporated the minor changes as recommended by the Advisory Commission and to direct the Advisory Commission to evaluate the Community Design Element and make recommendations for revisisions within the next three months. Mayqr Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. * Sharon Romero said the Commission has discussed this for almost a year now; it would not take them three months. Mr. Hogan said that staff would also like to make some recommendations through the Advisory Commission. He felt the Planning Commission and Advisory Commission needed to take a more detailed look at this Element. It would not mean, however, they had to take three months to do so; it could be done in less time and could come back to Council at any time since this was not a mandatory element of the General Plan. There being no further comments, Mayor Schlosser closed the public hearing. Motion to approve the revised Community Deisgn Element was approved unanimously 5-0. 3. REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Mr. Hogan stated that before the approval of the General Plan, the Council must certify the Environmental Impact Report as being complete. Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. * Sharon Romero asked what the final ratio of residents to parks was. Mr. Hogan said five acres per 1000 population. This excluded the flood control channel areas. * Ron Tannebaum. He said that everything regarding circulation was predicated on the Foothill Freeway being built. He felt we should keep in mind that perhaps the freeway would not be built. Mr. Hogan stated that the State had made the same comments and that a statement had been entered into the section which indicates that the City will need to review its General Plan policies should Caltrans with- draw from developing the freeway. There being no further comments from the public, the Mayor closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes April 6, 1981 Page 4 Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve the certification of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to adopt Resolution No. 81-40 including the comments by the Office of Planning and Research, and to waive the entire reading. Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. * Mary Barlow stated that density was a big concern to the community. She wanted to encourage Council to stress the lowering of density or at least put a ceiling on the density before adopting the General Plan. There being no further cormnents, Mayor Schlosser closed the public hearing. Motion for approval of Resolution 81-40 carried unanimously 5-0. City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Resolution No. 81-40. RESOLUTION NO. 81-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S GENERA~ PLAN INCLUDINGALL OF ITS ELEMENTS BOTH M_a_NDATORY AND ELECTED, OPTIONAL ELEMENTS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR). 5. ADJOURNMENTi Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Palombo to adjourn. Motion carried unanimousl7 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly Authelet Deputy City Clerk