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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/03/26 - Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF PNCHOW CtxAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 26, 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 7:00 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz A Wimberly X Oaxaca X /t was noted that Commissioner Munoz' absence is excused for medical reasons. Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City ManagerlEconomic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Rebecca Fuller, Administrative Secretary; Betty Miller, Senior 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 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� MARCH 26, 2014 Page 2 Mary Linden McKee spoke regarding the flood history of storm discharge in our area. She expressed concern about the possibility of extreme flood discharge and questioned our preparedness for such an event. III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 26, 2014 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, adopted 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) B. Approval of Workshop Minutes dated February 26, 2014 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, adopted 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) V. 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. C. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2013-00508 - CONSOLIDATED CONSULTING - A design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the development of a 126 -room hotel and a site plan for a 3,000 square foot office pad within the Industrial Park District within the Haven Overlay located at the southeast corner of 6th Street and Haven Avenue - APN: 0210-081- 13. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map 19474. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for DRC2007-00542 was adopted by the Planning Commission on October 22, 2008. An Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project for consideration. D. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19474 - CONSOLIDATED CONSULTING - A request to create two parcels of land from one existing 2.97 acre parcel located within the Industrial Park District within the Haven Overlay located at the southeast corner of 6th Street and Haven Avenue -APN: 0210-081-13. Related File: Development Review DRC2013-00508. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for DRC2007-00542 was adopted by the Planning Commission on October 22, 2008. An Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project for consideration. Steve Fowler gave the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) and thoroughly reviewed the proposed plans. He noted that Grading conditions have been HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES __uRcHo MARCH 26, 2014 ON(a Page 3 added to the draft resolutions and copies of the new conditions have been placed before the Commissioners on the dais for consideration. Commissioner Wimberly confirmed the only change to the mitigations covered by the addendum is the frequency of watering the site during construction. Mr. Fowler said it was just a matter of increasing the water to keep particulate matter from going to other properties. Chairman Howdyshell said she was not clear about the breakfast area and an outdoor barbeque facilities. Mr. Fowler said there is no restaurant on site and batbeques are provided for the guests' use. He indicated the applicant could elaborate. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing Charlie Buquet 7375 Day Creek Boulevard, Suites 103-198. Rancho Cucamonga, 91739, said this new plan offers an opportunity for an office pad as well as the operation of the Residence Inn. He said it will have a continental breakfast type of offering. The project includes an additional driveway, street improvements, and quality design. He offered thanks to staff for their help and guidance from the DRC. He noted they will be connecting to the City utility. Vice Chairman Fletcher said his only concern is about the color of the building noting that although the various renderings appear differently: he does not care for the mustard color. Mr. Fowler passed around the color sample for clarification. Chairman Howdyshell closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Fletcher said it is a good product with a compatible design with the Haven Overlay. He said if the color is neutral, it will be fine. Commissioner Wimberly said it is a fantastic project and he believes that it surpasses what carne forward from the prior approval. He said the Inn also provides employment opportunity. Commissioner Oaxaca echoed the prior comments. He said it was a successful process and he appreciates the applicantswillingness to think outside the box and propose different and unique materials and to meet us halfway with a contemporary and urban project. Fie said the whole combination works. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� MARCH 26, 2014 Page 4 Chairman Howdyshell concurred. She said she is excited about the potential. She said she loves the corner treatments on the buildings, the architectural design, and noted the ideal location. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, adopted 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt Resolutions 14-12 and 14-13 for Design Review DRC2013-00508 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19474 and to adopt the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration as presented by staff. V. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESE11 RVATION AND I PLANNING COMMISSION None VI. ADJOURNMENT 7:40 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES WNCHO MARCH 26, 2014 CONGA Page 5 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 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. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us