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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/11/13 - Minutes - PC-HPC 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF RANCHO C,UCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California ' I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 700 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, Mike Smith, Associate Planner II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CUCA.MONOA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of minutes dated October 23, 2013 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, adopted Consent Calendar 4-0-1 (Wimberly abstain) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. B. TIME EXTENSION DRC2013-0081 1- CCI LOT 9 HAVEN LLC C/O DREW WILLOCK - A ' request for a 2-year time extension for a previously approved project (Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00464) to expand the Haven Village commercial center with two multi- tenant retail buildings with a drive-thru totaling 6,484 square feet on a 41,821 square foot site in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Development District, located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and the 210 Freeway - APN: 0201-272-23. The Planning Commission determined that the project was categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City CEQA Guidelines pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects. Per Section 15162, no further environmental review is required as there are no changes to the project. Tabe van der Zwaag presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Hearing no comment, she closed the public hearing. John Hunt representing the applicant stated they held off because of the economy and now that it is improving they may consider grading this year. Item B- Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt Resolution No. 13-52, carried 5-0 C. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2013-00563 - STEVE RAWLINGS FOR 909 SPORTS GRILL INC. -A request to provide live entertainment comprised of karaoke, live bands, and dancing within an existing restaurant of about 5,300 square feet in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD), located at 11849 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A; APN: 0229-012-22. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00673. Staff has determined this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C�"°a NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Page 3 Facilities. No further environmental review is required. Mike Smith Associate Planner presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation(copy on file) Commissioner Wimberly asked if there were any police incidents of the current operation and if all current staff are LEAD certified. Chairman Howdyshell asked if the restaurant is open. Steve Rawlings said he is representing the owner and stated they are not open yet as they are still remodeling, but they hope to be open Thanksgiving. He said the Menu was adjusted since their submittal. He said the DBA is 909 Pub & Grill and the restaurant will not have a sports theme. He said they worked extensively with the Police Department on their security plan. He complimented our PD for their more progressive program. He said ' they came in to help the owners to avoid issues and to be of assistance. He said the bands will not be rock bands for the most part but they will have 3 piece bands. He said they agree with all the conditions and will follow them to the letter. He said they are in process of hiring their serving staff Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if the owner has another restaurant in town. Mr. Rawlings said he owns an insurance business but no other restaurants or bars. He said they have a Manager and General Manager with restaurant, bar, and nightclub experience. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Fletchersaid he likes to see new owners come in and be successful without causing problems and there is no reason to deny the application. He said it is the responsibility of the owner to prove he can comply and operate well. Commissioner Munoz agreed and wished them luck. He advised them to-be sure to read the agreement/conditions and noted that if things don't go well, the permit will be brought before the Commission again for review. item C- Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly to adopt Resolution No. 13-53, carried 5-0 ' D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19448 - MIG/HOGLE-IRELAND FOR GOODMAN RANCHO SPE, LLC - A review of a tentative parcel map in conjunction with a proposal to construct two (2)industrial warehouse buildings of 555,664 square feet (Building 1/Phase 1) and 1,033,565 square feet (Building 2/Phase 2) on a property comprised of three (3) parcels with a combined area of 3,255,834 square feet HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C�HO NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Page 4 (74.7 acres)which is currently developed with a concrete pipe manufacturing/storage facility (operated by Ameron International) in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue;APNs: 0229-131-04, -17, and -25. Related files: Development Review DRC2013-00155, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013- 00315, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-00316. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00155 - MIG/HOGLE-IRELAND FOR GOODMAN RANCHO SPE, LLC -A review of a proposal to construct two (2) industrial warehouse buildings of 555,664 square feet(Building 1/Phase 1) and 1,033,565 square feet(Building 2/Phase 2)on a property comprised of three(3)parcels with a combined area of 3,255,834 square feet (74.7 acres) which is currently developed with a concrete pipe manufacturing/storage facility(operated by Ameron International) in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue; APNs: 0229-131-04, -17, and -25. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map ' SUBTPM19448, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00315, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-00316. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. F. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00315 - MIG/HOGLE-IRELAND FOR GOODMAN RANCHO SPE, LLC - A request to remove trees in conjunction with a proposal to construct two (2) industrial warehouse buildings of 555,664 square feet (Building 1/Phase 1) and 1,033,565 square feet (Building 2/Phase 2) on a property comprised of three (3) parcels with a combined area of 3,255,834 square feet (74.7 acres) which is currently developed with a concrete pipe manufacturing/storage facility(operated by Ameron International)in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue; APNs: 0229-131-04, -17, and -25. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19448, Development Review DRC2013-00155, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-00316. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. G. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2013-00316-MIG/HOGLE-IRELAND FOR GOODMAN RANCHO SPE, LLC - A request to establish a Uniform Sign Program in conjunction with a proposal to construct two (2) industrial warehouse buildings of 555,664 square feet(Building 1/Phase 1) and 1,033,565 square feet (Building 2/Phase 2) on a property comprised of three (3) parcels with a combined area of 3,255,834 square feet (74.7 acres) which is currently developed with a concrete pipe manufacturing/storage facility (operated by Ameron International) in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District located at the southwest comer of ' Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue; APNs: 0229-131-04, -17, and -25. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19448, Development Review DRC2013-00155, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013 00315. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C�"°� NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Page 5 Mike Smith, Associate Planner presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted a letter was received today from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He said legal counsel has reviewed it and copies have been provided to the Commissioners on the dais. He said the concern related in the letter is about an easement that is actually located to the north of the project site and does not affect the approval of the applications before the Commission. Chairman Howdyshell asked if there is a traffic signal at the southeast corner of the project site. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer said there is not one there now, but a new one will be installed as part of their improvements. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he would like to hearabout traffic flow-he noted that folks may ' think there is a big impact with these huge buildings but there really is very little traffic created. Pam Steele of MiGIHogle-Ireland expressed appreciation for staffs thorough review and working through the issues and vetting out the concerns. She said they reviewed and concurred with the conditions of approval. Ward Macy representing Goodman Bircher offered many thanks and said there were many issues on the property. He gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said their company is a-fully integrated international real estate operator. He said they are dedicating additional frontage on Etiwanda and Arrow and adding improvements. He said the buildings are All LEED certified and they are providing a new memorial for Danny Lobo. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Items D, E, F& G Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher to adopt Resolution Nos. 13- 46, 13-47, 13-48, and 13-49 and to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts, carried 5-0. V. COMMISSION CONCERWHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION ' Commissioner Munoz reported on the League of California Strategic Goals for 2014 (copy on file). He said the League is all about protecting local control for cities. He thanked staff and the City for making it possible for him to participate. He noted the importance of remembering our Veterans in that they all played a part in the freedoms we enjoy. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES R,NCHa NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CucnuoNcn Page 6 Vice Chairman Fletcher thanked staff for the well planned bus tour. He commented on how we are moving toward TOD's, mixed use and higher density development. Chairman Howdyshell said it was very well organized, timed perfectly and that staff did a great deal of planning in advance to achieve this. VI. ADJOURNMENT 8:13 PM If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. 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A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CucA.NONCA Page 7 All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. 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