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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/12/10 - Minutes - PC-HPC iTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF P,,ANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 10, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER It is noted that the meeting was moved to the Tri-Communities room to accommodate the continued renovations in the Council Chambers. Notices regarding the location change were posted on the glass doors of the Chambers 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Wimberly x Vice Chairman Oaxaca x Munoz x Howdyshell x Fletcher x Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RkWHO DECEMBER 10, 2014 CtxrwoN(3A Page 2 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 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION 11 COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of minutes dated November 12, 2014 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz, Howdyshell abstain) to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION ' The following items have been advertised and/orposted 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00493 — CONSOLIDATED CONSULTING —A request to develop a 16,260 square foot warehouse and a 12,600 square foot canopy at an existing 252,193 square foot fabricated steel manufacturing facility within the General Industrial(GI) Development District, located on the north side of Arrow Route at 11200 Arrow Route; APN: 0208-961-26. Related File: Sign Permit Notice of Filing DRC2014-00599. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. He noted a correction on the PowerPoint regarding the size of the warehouse addition. Chairman Wimberly asked if the administrative action for the tree removal will include replacement. Mr. Grahn indicated it would. Candyce Burnett. Planning Director said the condition will be at least a replacement ratio of 1-I depending on the species and size of the trees. ' Charlie Buquet of Consolidated Consulting reported on the off-site storage currently being used He noted the application would correct that and that the rail spuris preserved and the traffic flow is similar to what it is now. He said the additional parking space will be provided on the southeast corner of the property. He said they concur with the conditions of approval ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2014 Coc woruu Page 3 and he thanked staff for their help. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher noted the improvements will increase the efficiency of the site. Commissioner Howdyshell complimented staff and the applicant and noted the staff report was thorough and helpful and answered many of her questions. Commissioner Munoz expressed support and said the request is straightforward. Moved by Munoz. seconded by Fletcher. carried 5-0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution #14-53 approving Development Review DRC2014-00493. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2013-00992-MIG HOGLE-IRELAND- ' A request to modify CUP DRC2008-00512 to include: 1) replacing a proposed 16,781 square foot Baghouse air filtering system with a 11,853 square foot Baghouse air filtering system, 2) replacing a proposed 11,778 square foot electrical substation building with a 4,000 square foot electrical substation building, 3)enclosing the existing Melt Shop cupola within a proposed 6,375 square foot Melt Shop canopy, and 4)constructing a 6,090 square foot addition to the Melt Shop building, on 80 acres at the existing Gerdau Steel Plant in the Heavy Industrial (HI) District located at 12459-B Arrow Route; APN: 022913119. Staff has found the proposed project to be within the scope of a project covered by a previously approved Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration approved by the Planning Commission on January 14, 2009. Staff has prepared an addendum prepared per CEQA Section 15164 which does not identify any new environmental impacts not already considered in that Mitigated Negative Declaration. Related Files: CEQA Review CEQA2014-00020. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Howdyshell asked about the justification for the reduction of the size of the substation and Chairman Wimberly asked how the reduction of emissions with the smaller filtration and baghouse system would occur. Mr. Grahn deferred the questions to the applicant. Pam Steele of Hogle-Ireland said they concur with the conditions of approval. She thanked staff for their many visits to the site and for giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their process. She noted that on Page C-2 of the agenda packet. the electrical substation is existing and will remain. The addition will be 4.000 square feet. She said 12 members of the project team are in attendance tonight and Jeff Danbrum and Hugo Lopez will give a PowerPoint presentation. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Ryic"o DECEMBER 10, 2014 Ct AMONw Page 4 Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. No comments were made. Mr. Danbrum and Mr. Lopez then gave the presentation. Chairman Wimberly closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell thanked staff and noted the great report and presentation. She said they provided good insight, that the facility is generating jobs and materials. She said she appreciates the information about their level of corporate responsibility and social responsibility. She said they are a valuable corporate partner. Commissioner Munoz echoed her comments and said it was an excellent presentation and answered many questions. He said appreciated the before and after graphics. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said he appreciated all the additional details and visible support of ' the Gerdau staff. He said he appreciates their monetary commitment and the focus on safety and environmental stewardship. Chairman Wimberly thanked the applicant for the presentation. Commissioner Fletcher thanked staff here and at the DRC encouraged that industrial businesses are doing improvements; an indicator of a recovering economy. He said he appreciated the visual improvements, and is glad for social the responsibility. He said he hopes for their increase in revenues and additional employees. Moved by Howdyshell. seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution #14-54 approving Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2013-00992. D. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT19932 - ANDRESEN ENGINEERING - A request to subdivide a parcel of about 82,328 square feet(1.89 acres)that is currently developed with one (1) commercial building with a floor area of about 32,000 square feet into twenty-one (21) units for condominium purposes in the Industrial Park (IP) District and Haven Avenue Overlay District(HADD), on the west side of Haven Avenue, north of Sixth Street, located at 9220 Haven Avenue -APN: 020926219. Related files: Conditional Use Permit CUP 99-53. On July 12, 2000, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit 99-53. Per the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15162, no further environmental review is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Torn Grahn, Associate Planner. presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� DECEMBER 10, 2014 Page 5 Eric Andresen, Andresen Engineering said they are currently rental units. He noted there has been some interest in ownership and that is the motivation for the request. Cynthia Howack, said there more interest from professional users for ownership rather than rental units. She said they believe this will generate more activity for the building. Chairman Wimberly asked what the current occupancy rate is. Ms. Howack said about 40%. Chairman Wimberly closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher said he generally supports business condos as they offer a better product and are generally more stable. ' Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution #14-55 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19932. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION E. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES Commissioner Fletcher thanked City staff for the wonderful Holiday Dinner Dance and said it was the best prime rib around. Commissioner Howdyshell commented that it was nice to see how many employees were recognized for their service. The Commission and staff joined in congratulatory applause for Commissioner Munoz' 15 year service award. F. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS ' Commissioner Munoz said he recently attended the League of California Cities Leaders Conference and that he would bring a report regarding the updated goals to the next meeting. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2014 CL)CAMONOA Page 6 VI. ADJOURNMENT 8.05 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. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. 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. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO DECEMBER 10, 2014 Ct;cAtdONGA Page 7 and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. 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