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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/02/14 - Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 11 I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call er 1 Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz A Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary Mike Smith, Associate Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner It was noted that Commissioner Munoz' absence is excused for medical reasons. 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ���,c„o FEBRUARY 12, 2014 C:AMONGA Page 2 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 11 III. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORIC ETIWANDA DEPOT Presentation (copy on file) by Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner Chairman Howdyshell announced that she attended the anniversary celebration and that it was really nice. She said she was impressed and noted that there were many curious onlookers from the adjoining trail. Commissioner Oaxaca said he also attended and he too was impressed and thought the idea of a bicycle valet was great so people on the trail could participate. CONSENT CALENDARIHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING B. Approval of minutes dated January 22, 2014 C. VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CENTER AVENUE AND 24TH STREET, LOCATED WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE (V-222) — A request to vacate the east side of Center Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets, and a portion of the south side of 25th Street, and a portion of north side of 24th Street, located west of Haven Avenue and south of Arrow Route - APNs 209-122-01,-02,-03, -04, -22 -23, -24 D. VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN 25TH AND 24TH STREETS, LOCATED WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE AND EAST OF CENTER AVENUE (V-223) — A request to vacate the alley between 24th and 25th Streets, located west of Haven Avenue and east of Center Avenue - APNs 209-122-01,-02,-03, -04, -23, -24 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca. carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES � �:Ho FEBRUARY 12, 2014 (;c]CAoNCA Page 3 11 V. PUBLIC HEARINGSTLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised andlor 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. E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (MODIFICATION) DRC2013-01025 - HK'S BAR AND GRILL - A request to modify Conditional Use Permit 87-06 to extend the hours of operation to 2:00 a.m., 7 days per week, for a bar and grill located within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Development District, at 9740 19th Street - APN: 1076-011-10. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. F. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2013-01027 - HK'S BAR AND GRILL - A request to provide entertainment including live music and a disc jockey at HK'S Bar and Grill located within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Development District at 9740 19th Street - APN: 1076-011-10. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Tabe van der Zwaag. Associate Planner, presented a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted the business is currently operated by new owners under the prior Conditional Use Permit previously granted to Pepper's Restaurant. He said that the applicant has recently agreed to an earlier closing time than what was originally requested. He noted one letter of opposition was received. Mr. Van der Zwaag said the new owners have had no adverse reports from the Police since they took over the business. He said a condition is in place to bring the permits back to the Commission in 6 months for a checkup. Karl James stated he represents the owners for HK's Bar and Grill. Harold Kneller, an owner of HK's Bar and Grill responded to the opposing letter shown in the agenda packet. He said the business now has a different crowd, a more mature group that is respectful. He said they are pleased with what they have done and he feels they can continue that. Commissioner Wimberly said the hours currently in force have helped to limit the issues the previous owners had. He said his concern is about the later hours originally requested. Mr. Kneller said that he will be there on site. and his name is on the business. He assured the Commission he would not have any issues. He said he went way over budget to make the improvements and to renovate the space. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �„o FEBRUARY 12, 2014 oNa Page 4 Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comment from the public, Chairman Howdyshell closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wimberly said if the new owners operate the way they have been, there should be no problem. Commissioner Oaxaca said the owner has taken a prudent approach to find more reasonable hours and he believes the business is pointing to a more mature crowd. Vice Chairman Fletcher commented about proper management. He said he hopes for success and noted the prior business had problems. He said if issues arise, the permits can be brought back to the Commission for review. Chairman Howdyshell said we are glad to see businesses invest in our city. She said staff also gives great guidance. She said she has been there and they have good clientele, very good food and the crowd is comfortable to be around unlike the prior business operation and that the owner is very involved in making sure the business operation is free from a problem -causing element. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt Resolutions 14-10 and 14-11 approving Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2013- 01025 as presented. VI. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Howdyshell announced an open invitation to a "Friends and Community Dinner" hosted by the Etiwanda Historical Society on Saturday. March 1, 2014 at Etiwanda Intermediate School. She suggested those interested in attending to contact the Etiwanda Historical Society. Chairman Howdyshell also announced the Annual Library Telethon on March 1' and 2otl and that it will be televised. 11 VII. ADJOURNMENT 7:24 PM HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2014 C Page 5 If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. 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