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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/08/13 - Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 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 A Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant CityAttorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; and 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA CMA110 AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 2 III. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of minutes dated July 9, 2014 B. VACATION OF PORTIONS OF 25TH STREET, LOCATED WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE (V-224) - A request to vacate the south side of 25th Street, west of Haven Avenue and south of Arrow Route - APNs 209-104-02,-37. C. VACATION OF PORTIONS OF 24TH STREET, LOCATED WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE (V-225) - A request to vacate the north side of 24th Street, west of Haven Avenue and south of Arrow Route - APNs 209-122-19,-18 Moved by Munoz seconded by Wimberly to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Carried 4 -0 - 1 (Howdyshell 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. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18912 — MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposed 45-lot subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres in the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet north of Base Line Road; APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre-Application Review DRC2013-00545, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161, and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00626. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-01083 — MANNING HOMES - A review of a proposal for 45 single -family residences in conjunction with a 45-lot subdivision of about 7.16 acres in the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA CUCAMONOA AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 3 Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet north of Base Line Road; APN: 1076- 181-01. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2013-00545, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013- 00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161, and Development Code Amendment DRC2014- 00626. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2013-00887— MANNING HOMES - A request to change the zoning designation of part of a property about 7.16 acres located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet north of Base Line Road from Low Medium (LM) Residential to Medium (M) Residential District in conjunction with a proposed 46 lot subdivision; APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2013- 00545, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit ORC2013-00889, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161, and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00626. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. G. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00889 — MANNING HOMES - A request to remove trees in conjunction with a proposed 45 -lot subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres in the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet north of Base Line Road; APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre Application Review DRC2013-00545, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013 00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Minor Exception DRC2014-00161, and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00626. H. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2014-00161 — MANNING HOMES - A request to allow the construction of interior property line and project perimeter walls that will exceed the maximum height limit of 6 feet (but not exceed 8 feet in height) due to grade differences between lots in conjunction with a proposed 45 -lot subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 7.16 acres in the Medium (M) and Low Medium (LM) Residential Districts located between Archibald Avenue and Ramona Avenue, at the north side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, about 1,400 feet north of Base Line Road; APN: 1076-181-01. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2013-00545, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00626. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00626 — MANNING HOMES - A request to amend the Development Code to incorporate development standards such as minimum lot dimensions, setbacks, lot coverage, etc. for HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA PANCHO CLr-kMa AUGUST 13-, 2014 Page 4 single-family residential development within the Medium (M) Residential Districts. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2013-00545, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18912, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889, and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said a letter of opposition was received which expressed concern about the density of the project, construction work hours, construction equipment emissions and noise emitting from them. parking for employees and construction workers. and finally, the letter suggested a common area should be developed for the residentsenjoyment. He noted that these impacts are addressed in the environmental documents. He said he also received an email asking if there were any changes to the project since it was presented to the neighbors. Commissioner Wimberly asked about the old single-family residence on site. He also noted a difference in the acreage in the report. Mr. Smith said a cultural study on the house was prepared and it was deemed not historically significant. He said the difference in acreage could be due to a rounding error: he used what is provided by the City's GIS software. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked for clarification as to where the connection to La Vine is and where the traffic route was. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer said La Vine from the new development will jog to the north. He said the applicant will continue the installation of the storm drain improvements and then widen Ramona along his property. Jim Manning. Manning Homes, thanked staff for Mike Smith's work and the neighbors that came out. He said they received 19 signatures of support from the neighbors. He summarized the zoning change request. He said currently the maximum density would allow 76 units but he carne in with a lower density with 45 larger lots at 8.8 units per acre, gross density is 6.5 units per acre. He noted the improvements they will do such as the trail improvements that will be made: widening the street, adding the storm drain, close the open culverts, add sidewalks and curbs, remove power poles and add thejogging path to the bike trail. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if there would be direct access from the development to the trail. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA WmHo CMkM GA AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 5 Mr. Manning responded that SANBAG did not want a connection from the neighborhood. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Luis Martinez requested the installation of a light at the crossing of the Pacific Electric Trail at Ramona. Michael Voight said no mitigation for wildlife living on the site was mentioned and what will happen to them when the property is developed. Aria Arellano said she does not want a light to cross the trail. She said she believes a crossing button there is sufficient and that people just need to practice safety. Vice Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz asked staff about the feasibility of a light at the trail crossing. Ahtr. James said the Traffic Engineer has heard the concerns and will evaluate that location and the whole system for consistency. Commissioner Munoz said it is a difficult site: it is not large and there is no easy way to develop it with the constraints. He said the plan is fairly good, the architecture is adequate and the residents' concerns have been considered such as the elimination of the Newton Place access. He said it is probably the best plan for this area. Commissioner Wimberly concurred. He reviewed his initial concerns with staff and he believes this is best solution for this specific property. Commissioner Oaxaca concurred and said this is an example of multiple opportunities for the applicant to hear and address concerns of the surrounding community. He said the applicant went the extra mile on improvements that should really benefit the existing community. Vice Chairman Fletcher noted that it is a difficult infill property with challenges. He said the revised plan appears to be the best solution with traffic flows. He did not have a big concern about the density change: these amendments are needed. He said staff will discuss the light at the trail. He said the pests. squirrels and rats will flee the construction equiprnent and quickly dissipate. He said it is a good product. He reported that Manning Homes has been a conscientious, community minded builder. Steven Flower. Assistant City Attorney rioted the final approval for the legislative actions rests with the City Council. He noted pages on the dais before the Commissioners which refer the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration to the City Council and also added HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA WNcHo CUCAMONGA AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 6 grading and engineering conditions. The changes also note that all the application approvals are subject to the final approval of the Zoning Map Amendment and the Development Code Amendment by the City Council. For Items D. E. F, G. H. 1, Moved by Wimberly seconded by Oaxaca carried 4-0-1. (Howdyshell absent) to adopt Resolutions 14-25. 14-26. 14-28, and 14-29 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT1892, Development Review DRC2013-01083, Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00889 and Minor Exception DRC2014-00161. Resolutions 14-27 and 14- 30 recommending approval for Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00626 and Zoning Map Amendment DRC2013-00887 will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. All resolutions were adopted as amended by staff. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2014-00678 - GAGGLES INC - A request to modify the floor plan and hours of operation to an existing Conditional Use Permit DRC2013-00519 at a restaurant with a full service bar and entertainment in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 6321 Haven Avenue; APN: 020127206. This item is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Existing Facilities. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted a prior approval condition requires that any changes in the floor plan would require Planning Commission approval and there is also a request to change the hours of operation. Michael Towles, owner of Gaggles, mentioned the menu includes good food, cold beer and peanuts on the floor. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing and hearing and seeing no comment. closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said he has no problems with the conditions. He said he hopes they do well as the site has been there for a long time with numerous owners. Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said that if Gaggles is customer friendly like Corky's they will be well received. Commissioner Oaxaca concurred and said the applicant is proposing a concept that could be a winner. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he thinks the concept is a good idea, he ,hopes they do well. and he is glad to see Corky's is taking them over. Item J: Moved by Wimberly seconded by Munoz to adopt Resolution 14-31 approving HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 7 Conditional Use Permit DRC2014-00678, Carried 4-0-1. (Howdyshell absent) VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION K. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None L. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Munoz thanked Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner for his service to the City and wished him well in his new position with the City of Seal Beach. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, commended the Commission and thanked them for pushing him to do more and to do his best at the DRC and at the Commission 11 VII. ADJOURNMENT 8:05 PM THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL IMMEDIATELY ADJOURNED TO A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2014-00617 IN THE RAINS ROOM. 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA RkNcHo C` &MO GA AUGUST 13, 2014 Page 8 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. 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