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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/05/28 - Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF F,ANC HO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 28, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Roll Call I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly A Oaxaca X L II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11 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 pre viously 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 MAY 28, 2014 CMAMONGn Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of regular meeting minutes dated April 23, 2014 Approval of adjourned meeting (workshop) minutes dated April 23, 2014 C. RECOMMENDATION TO QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS FOR LOT 15 OF TRACT MAP 9324, ALONG CARNELIAN STREET, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD —APN: 1061-671-28. RELATED FILE: DRC2014-00030. D. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014115. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Munoz. carried 4 -0-1 (Wimberly absent) to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS/ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ORAL UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ON THE RESTORATION OF THE CUCAMONGA SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT 9670 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD—APN: 0208-153-05. Mayuko Nakajima. Assistant Planner, introduced Mr. Gonzalez. President of Route 66 ICEA and Joe Ramos the architect on the project. Mr. Anthony Gonzalez gave a brief summary (Powerpoint presentation on file) of the history of the acquirement of the gas station and its subsequent preservation and repairs. He said the community is excited about what is being done. Joe Ramos. the architect. stated Ms. Nakajima has been excellent to work with. He said volunteers came from as faraway as Australia and Chicago. He said they worked with Ms. Nakajima and the Building Official to obtain all the proper permits. He said engineering services has been the greatest costs. He said sane services such as trash haul away, window installation, stucco, engineering etc. was provided for free byprofessiona/s. He said they have received discounts on materials. He said site work and water service is the next big challenge. He said the gas station in front will be a gathering/visitors center to sell items and the rear area will be a museum will) restored cars. equipment. tools etc. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Ckpm•`•rClio MAY 28, 2014 "ONOA Page 3 Vice Chairman Fletcher said it is amazing and he is happy and encouraged to see the progress and that they have so many people enthused about the project. Commissioner Munoz thanked the folks that have donated time and services. He said you could all want one of these buildings forever but until people donate, it can't really happen. He said it is great to see how it is coming to fruition with all the community participation. Commissioner Oaxaca said what they are doing is a real model for historic preservation. He said there is a new generation that is learning what it means and to appreciate the significance of the old Route 66. Chairman Howdyshell commended them for their leadership, work and the great report. She commented on the big Teddy Bear and asked of its significance. Mr. Gonzalez reported that a dedicated volunteer had the idea to place a visual reminder each week to keep the visual aspect of the gas station interesting. The report was received and filed. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted as public hearings as required by law. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00205 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A supplement to Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions, administrative procedures and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura. Associate Planner. presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). It was noted that this item was carried forward from the last meeting and re -advertised because there was no quorum and therefore no action or formal continuance could be taken. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked where were microbreweries were previously allowed. He also asked about regulations regarding closeout sales. going out of business sales and related flags and banners. Ms. Nakamura said that it will be permitted by right but any tasting operations will require a Conditional Use Permit. She said previously they were a manufacturing use but did not HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� MAY 28, 2014 Page 4 allow for tastings. She said they were primarily in Industrial Park and General Industrial zones. But those with a restaurant use are allowed all throughout our commercial zones. She said this is entirely a new use. With respect to the closeout signage. she said temporary signs are allowed 90 days in the calendar year and it is still limited to that — 1 sign per business. She said other remedies may occur in the future. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said we cannot regulate them on content but if they falsely advertising, then it could be an unfair business practice and would be a separate cause of action someone could bring against them. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked for more regulations for this type of signage because of the appearance of it. Commissioner Munoz asked about the water budget. Ms. Nakamura said it relates to a state regulation from 2008. She noted there are calculations and they primarily apply to new commercial and residential development. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca. carried 4-0-1, (Wimberly absent) to adopt the resolution 14-15 recommending approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2014- 00205 as presented by staff and to forward it and the environmental assessment to the City Council for final action. G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC - A request to subdivide a 0.29 acre parcel into two lots for a site located on the northeast corner of 24th Street and Center Avenue in the Low (L) Residential Development District; APN: 0209-122-01. Related File: Variance DRC2014-00112. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. H. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE DRC2014-00112 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC - A request for a variance to reduce the minimum net average lot size in connection with Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19505 located on the northeast corner of 24th Street and Center Avenue in the Low (L) Residential Development District - APN: 0209-122-01. tilayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and hearing none. closed the public HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ,O MAY 289 2014 `�`0NM Page 5 hearing. Commissioner Munoz said it is the highest and best use of the property and Chairman Howdyshell agreed. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Munoz. carried 4-0-1 (Wimberly absent) to adopt Resolution 14-16 approving Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19505 and Resolution 14-17 approving Variance DRC2014-00112 and to adopt the Negative Declaration of environmental impacts as presented by staff. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19518 - DCT 8TH & VINEYARD, LLC: A proposal to subdivide a property comprised of nine (9) parcels with a combined area of about 375,000 square feet (8.61 acres) into three (3) parcels in conjunction with the modification of a previously approved industrial/warehouse complex in the General Industrial (GI) District located at the south side of 8th Street about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue; APNs: 0209-151-39 and -41 through -48. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for DRC2007-00551 and SUBTPM18794 was adopted by the Planning Commission on November 12, 2010. An addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project for consideration. Related files: Development Review DRC2013-01118, Development Review DRC2007-00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794, Minor Exception DRC2008-00152, and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-00681. J. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-01118-DCT 8TH & VINEYARD, LLC: A review of proposed modifications to a previously approved industrial/warehouse complex and architectural review of three (3) buildings on a property of about 904,000 square feet (20.7 acres) in the General Industrial (GI) District located about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue at the south side of 8th Street and the south and north sides of 7th Street; APNs: 0209-151-38 through -48. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for DRC2007-00551 and SUBTPM18794 was adopted by the Planning Commission on November 12, 2010. An addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project for consideration Related files: Development Review DRC20070- 00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2013-01120. K. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT DRC2013-01120 - DCT 8TH & VINEYARD, LLC: A modification of Uniform Sign Program #221 for a partially constructed industrial/warehouse complex on a property of 20.7 acres in the General Industrial (GI) District located at the south side of 8th Street about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue; APNs: 0209-151-38 through -48. Related files: Development Review DRC2013-0118, Development Review DRC2007-00551, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18794 and Minor Exception DRC2008-00152. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES � at MAY 28, 2014 C Page 6 Donald Granger, Senior Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) on behalf of the project planner. Steve Fowler. Commissioner Oaxaca asked where the new mitigation sound .wall would run. Mr. Granger stated basically along the flood control channel for sound attenuation for the neighboring residential neighborhood. Terri Allen from DCT said this modification has found a better plan for the site and now they have 2 tenants for 2 of the 3 buildings. She said all 3 will be built at the same time. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. She said it is encouraging to see they have occupants for 2 of the 3 buildings. Commissioner Munoz said good to see business is coming back and supportive of changing the layout in response to the market today. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher. carried 4-0-1 (Wimberly absent) to adopt Resolution 14-18 approving Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19518, Resolution 14-19 approving Development Review DRC2013-01 118 and Resolution 14-20 approving Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2013-01120 as presented by staff VI. 7:55 PM COMMISSION CONCERNSMISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION VII. ADJOURNMENT ®If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting. please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notifcat10n 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES „o MAY 28, 2014 UCAMONOA Page 7 INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. 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