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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/01/28 - Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA r THE MINUTES OF NCHo THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CUCAMoNcn AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 28, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 700 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly A Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Howdyshell X Fletcher X It was noted that Chairman Wimberly was absent and that it is excused Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett. Planning Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development: Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Rebecca Fuller, Administrative Secretary: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer: Dominick Perez. Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary: Mike Smith. Associate Planner, Tabe van der Zwaag, 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. F,. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES o JANUARY 28, 2015 Page 2 Debra Stokes, Diana Kang. James Washington. Augustine 'Nong and Krystal Behvarnein spoke regarding various concerns in the vicinity of 12961 Grape Harvest Drive. They reported that although they are a new community, they are experiencing problems with the tenants from the apartments to the south such as vehicles parked overnight, trash, old cars, loitering, people making out in cars. and leering. They said numerous calls have been made to the police because of perceived safety issues and the inconvenience and to their knowledge, nothing has been done. Vice Chairman Oaxaca suggested they meet with Dan James. Senior Civil Engineer in the lobby so their complete information could be taken. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said our Code Enforcement learn and the Police would look into this. III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of regular meeting minutes dated January 14, 2015 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshelf, carried 3-0-1-1 (Oaxaca abstain. Wimberly , absent). to adopt the regular meeting minutes of January 14, 2015 IV. 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. B. TIME EXTENSION DRC2014-01076 - JASWINDERS AND IAKHBIR KAUR SONDH - A request to extend the expiration date of an approved Conditional Use Permit (DRC2009- 00308) for two years from February 10, 2015, to February 10, 2017, for the design, layout and operation of a proposed automatic car wash at an existing service station and convenience store located in the Community Commercial (CC) Development District of the Terra Vista Community Plan at 11768 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 1090-121-16. The Planning Commission determined that the project was categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the City's CEQA Guidelines pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (c) (Small Structures). Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no further environmental review is required as there are no changes to the project. Tabe van der zwaag, Associate Planner presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (Copy on file). ' The applicant was not present. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES & C"o JANUARY 28, 2015 UCAMONOA Page 3 closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Oaxaca confirmed that nothing had changed since the original project approval. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Munoz, carried. 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent) to adopt Resolution No. 15-01 approving Time Extension DRC2014-01076. C. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00620 - BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - A request for the architectural and site plan review of 95 single-family homes located within the Low- Residential (L) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan adjacent to Indian Wells Place approximately 1,800 feet north of Day Creek Boulevard -APN: 1087-071-15. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 88082915 and No. 98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not ' raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. Dominick Perez. Assistant Planner presented the staHreport and Powerpoint presentation (copy on file). Alex Wong of Benchmark Communities stated they are excited for the new development and thanked staff for their assistance. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said he is in support, very nice views and great elevations. Commissioner Howdyshell stated she is pleased to see single-story homes in conformance with the Development Code and commented on the great courtyard entrance and the nice gate and side entrance of Residence 4. She asked if all 4 residence models will be built. Mr. Wong indicated they would. Commissioner Fletcher noted this is the final phase, and complimented the attractive elevations. He commented that it is unusual to think of a large, two story home described as a bungalow. ' Vice Chairman Oaxaca stated he is happy overall and echoed prior comments of support. Moved by Howdyshell. seconded by Fletcher. carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent). to adopt Resolution No. 15-02 approving Design Review DRC2014-00620. I HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES l� NO JANUARY 28, 2015 LrAMONGA Page 4 D. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18961 - TRACY RASZEWSKI FOR HOIKE, LLC - A request to subdivide one existing 4.75-acre parcel into 7 parcels within the Equestrian Overlay of the Very Low (VL) Residential Zoning District located at the northeast corner of Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane at 5615 Sapphire Street-APN: 1061-691-04. This project is categorically exempt per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City CEQA Guidelines. Dominick Perez. Assistant Planner, presented the report and PowerPoint presentation(copy on file). He noted the grading and drainage plans have been adjusted to help address the neighbors'concerns. He said he received an email from a property owner to the south. The homeowner reviewed the revisions made to the plans and still voiced concerns regarding drainage. Mr. Perez confirmed that the proposal meets our guidelines and requirements. Tracy Raszewski stated she is representing the applicant and said she would be happy to ' answer questions. Commissioner Fletcher confirmed where the easterly lots will drain. He asked if any water will drain directly to Sapphire Street. Mr. Perez said it will drain east and west partially to the v ditch and the remainder directly to the cul de sac. He said he did not believe it would drain directly to Sapphire. Vice Chairman Oaxaca asked if the new design re-directs the water away from the cul de sac. Mr. Perez said he did not believe so because the wall is being removed. Vice Chairman Oaxaca asked if the v ditch is on Mr. Gonzalez'private property. Mr. Perez said the v ditch as well as the equestrian trail is on his private property. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said the v ditch is on his property but there is a legal city held easement for it. Dan James. Senior Civil Engineer clarified and said it is a public drainage easement that is privately maintained. Commissioner Munoz said it appears the v ditch is already overflowing today. He asked for ' explanation. Mr. Perez said he took photos on the property today and placed them on the overhead (copies on file). He said the drainage problem is partially due to a lack of maintenance. the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� JANUARY 28, 2015 Page 5 grate is filled with dirt and debris that is causing backup and flooding. Commissioner Howdyshell asked if it is not properly cleared. Mr. Perez said that is correct. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Rodrigo de la Cruz, 8369 Brittany Lane stated he was one of first owners in the tract to the south of the proposed development and it has historical drainage problems. He said their street and property will still have more water and that the current opening to the inlet is not enough even for the current conditions. He said he works every day and has not had time to look at the plans. He said he wants a study to be done to see how much water is there. He said with the construction of 6 or 7 more houses and when the existing retaining wall is removed, there will be even more water flowing to his property. Robert Gonzalez, 8388 Brittany Lane said the two v ditches are not attached to one another- there is a break between the two and the grate is clogged. He said the home to the south of the horse trail on Jennet is totally unprotected from water flows. He said the retaining wall does not allow for proper drainage. He said the existing inlet needs to be bigger and the outlet is too small as well. He asked if he allows someone to tap into his v ditch is he liable? He said he does not give permission for the City or the developer to tap into his v ditch. Michael Mulgrew. 5650 Sapphire Street. said he is a civil engineer. He said the previous studies did not provide a calculation that shows these flows will be absorbed. He said there is only one inlet on Brittany and it is only 5 feet wide and it wants to be 11 feet wide to handle the flows. He said he believes the storm drain line is adequate but the question is how to get the runoff water there. He said the downstream folks have the responsibility to keep the drain clear. He said the developer should get the water out of the v ditch and streets and get it into more inlets on the cul de sac. He said there is a need to protect the existing properties. Commissioner Fletcher asked how he did his calculation. Mr. Mulgrew said he did an orifice calculation for the curb opening on Brittany Lane. He said he has not analyzed the v ditches. Mr. Flower said it would be appropriate to allow the applicant to respond. ' Ms Raszewski stated that her engineer is present to answer questions and that he has agreed to continue to work with the City and has already accepted additional conditions on the project related to drainage. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� JANUARY 28, 2015 Page 6 Rob Otte of Otte-Berkeley Group, Civil Engineers said he reviewed the revised plans with Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, and they agreed that with the added condition they were acceptable. He pointed out that an additional condition has been added(B-28) which states 'Provide calculations and install additional drainage inlet facilities as determined by the City Engineer at the south end of Brittany Lane. ' He said the development will cut off some of the drainage and reduces the impacts to the v ditch. He said he appreciates the assistance received from Dominic Perez. Dan James and Mathew Addington. Vice Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher asked whose responsibility is it to clean out v ditches and to make sure they are not clogged up after a heavy rain. Mr. Flower deferred to Mr. James. Mr. James responded that the City is not responsible for the maintenance of the ditch or ' trail. He said the drainage on their property and easement on their subdivision is privately maintained. Steven Flower. Assistant City Attorney said that it has to be privately maintained. He said this is part of Land Use Law that private property owners must accept some water coming from upstream. He said as long as the property owners upstream are not creating an unreasonable burden. that is their responsibility. He said there is existing drainage already built on the project site and if it is not adequate they can build a bigger one. He said it appears the project site has been re-engineered to handle more water flow. Commissioner Munoz asked for clarification. Mr. James said this situation is not unusual and that there is a Standard Condition for preparing a drainage study. He added that sometimes when we get into plan check/technical review more catch basins are deemed necessary and the developer is required to install them. (see added condition B-28). He said the City Engineer has the authority to determine this. He said there are different options that can be considered. but it won't be known as to what is needed until we get to that technical review. Mr. Flower noted that this is a Tentative Map and that if Engineering is not satisfied with the drainage, then the City will withhold the Final map until it is. Commissioner Howdyshell confirmed that this issue will be carefully looked at as the project moves through the process. Mr. James said yes it would. ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CSC JANUARY 28, 2015 ONGA Page 7 Vice Chairman Oaxaca re-opened the public hearing. Mr. lvlulgrew said the overall water developed on that property is not being reduced and the quantity has to be dealt with. He said the current inlet is in a sump position and there has been flooding in the past. Ms. Raszewskie said the water is already on the site and that the processing of a map will not increase that. She noted that she agreed to the conditions to mitigate the problems that exist and they are looking at mitigations that decrease the impact. Mr. Gonazalez said the development will increase permeable surfaces such as concrete and rooftops and therefore there will be less dirt resulting in less absorption, therefore there will be more water to runoff the site. Mr. Otte said with respect to impervious area. that the modeling software they used to calculate the drainage needs has taken this into consideration. He said the reduction of impervious area is built in and takes that into account and that Condition B-28 does address the concern. Mr. Gonzalez said he does not believe they have taken the possibility of a 50-100 year storm into account. Vice Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing at 8:1op.m. Commissioner Munoz said he realizes the concern is a little thorny. He expressed appreciation to staff for their explanation of Condition B-28. Commissioner Howdyshell said she feels the same and that the condition noted gives security that a watchful eye will be on this. Commissioner Fletcher said he heard the concerns throughout the prior review about drainage. He said staff and applicants have worked over it and attempted to mitigate this and that this is not the end of the process. He said the applicants will have to prove this is addressed before the project is done. Vice Chairman Oaxaca agreed and it appears staff created a process to work through it to get a satisfactory result. He urged staff to keep abreast with the conditions to see they are being addressed. He noted amended conditions for the project have been placed before the ' Commissioners. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Howdyshell. carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent). to adopt Resolution No. 15-03 as amended with the revised set of conditions placed before the Commission approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT 18961. i HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� JANUARY 28, 2015 Page 8 E. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00207- PLAZA DEVELOPMENTS EAST AVE LLC-A request to construct 6 single-family residences in conjunction with a previously approved 6-lot subdivision on 2.99 acres in the Low (L) Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of East Avenue, approximately 500 feet south of the Victoria Avenue. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16578; APN: 022712133. On August 23, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16578. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Tom Grahn. Associate Planner, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Jim Banks confirmed that he is speaking on behalf of the developer and has a % interest in ' the project although he was originally in opposition of the project when it was brought to the Commission in 2006. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and hearing and seeing no comment. closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell remarked that she is pleased to see single-story homes as they are in demand. Commissioner Munoz echoed the comment. Commissioner Fletcher said it is nice product. and a good addition to the City's housing stock. Moved by Fletcher. seconded by Flowdyshell. carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent), to adopt Resolution No. 15-04 approving Design Review DRC2014-00207. F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00915-AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC(AMC)- A request to establish alcoholic beverage sales (Type 47 - On-Sale General for Bona Fide Public Eating Place) in conjunction with the existing Victoria Gardens AMC 12 Movie Theater, in the Mixed Use (MU) District of the Victoria Planned Community, located at 12600 North Mainstreet; APN: 109053105. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities. Torn Grahn. Associate Planner, presented the staff report and the PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C§�(jA����Ho JANUARY 28, 2015 rA doNOA Page 9 Victor de La Cruz. representing AMC said they now have 100 MacGUff1nS locations and they never had any alcohol related issues. Commissioner Howd yshell asked for clarification regarding the number of drinks allowed per customer on the staff report on Page F-5. as two per visit to the bar. but the conditions reflect only one. Mr. Grahn stated the ABC regulation is a maximum of 2, but our condition (along with AMC) is more restrictive. Commissioner Fletcher confirmed that the bar is in the interior of the theater and that patrons must get a ticket first. Mr. Grahn indicated that is correct. ' Commissioner Munoz confirmed that AMC now is permitted to operate 100 such locations but only 3 are close by with any experience. He asked for clarification regarding their service policy. Mr. De la Cruz said they have a good relationship with the police; there is a zero tolerance policy and all staff receives TIPS training. He said if a patron is already intoxicated, they will not be admitted. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Mr. de la Cruz said some cities have done away with their wrist band requirement. He said they would like to return with the request to have no wrist bands. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said they can apply for a modification of their CUP later and have another public hearing or just ask for a 6-month review-either way, they would need a modification hearing. Commissioner Munoz stated for the record that although he is impressed with their conditions he does not like this proposal- it's not good for Rancho. He said he frequents that theater and it already has other issues during the showing of a movie such as telephones, crying babies, and unruly kids. He said nobody does a thing about it and he did not believe they would handle this any different. He said he would support it anyway. ' Commissioner Howdyshell said she would enjoy a glass wine at the movies just like she would enjoy that at home. She said there is a theater in Pasadena that serves dinner and drinks. She said she welcomes the applicant to come back and give a report as to how it is going. She said it is a new idea and she looks forward to it. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANc"o JANUARY 28, 2015 CUC_AMONGA Page 10 Commissioner Fletcher said it is new to serve alcohol in a theater but no longer unusual to get wine or a drink at a live play-they often have a bar set up for the theater patrons. He said there are conditions in place and staff received police input. He said the unique serving glasses and wrist bands are a good idea. He said that if drinks are priced like the food. kids won't be buying much alcohol. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said this is the natural evolution of movie theaters: there is a different competition with the technology available at home. He said he is comfortable with the business model and the applicant can come back at a later time for the request to no longer require wrist bands. Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent). to adopt Resolution No. 15-05 approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2014-00915. G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18976 CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES — A request to subdivide 3.2 acres of land in order to develop 31 detached residential condominiums for a site located on the east side of Madrone Avenue between Arrow Route and 9th Street in the Medium (M) Development District - APN: 0207-262-01, 02 and 03. Related case: DRC2014-00570. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. H. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00570 — CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES—Site plan and architectural review of a 31-unit multi-family project on 3.2 acres of land located on the east side of Madrone Avenue between Arrow Route and 9th Street in the Medium (M) Development District-APN: 0207-262-01, 02 and 03. Related case: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18976. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Patrick Diaz stated he represents the applicants and said he appreciates staff for their assistance through the process. Commissioner Howdyshell said she is impressed they are installing tankless .eater heaters. Mr. Diaz said they are also installing added insulation, low flow toilets etc for energy and water conservation. ' Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Marjorie Prescott stated her parents have a legal non-conforming property to the south of the project site for which they have been assessed to pay KB Home for drainage facilities HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO JANUARY 28, 2015 UrAMONGA Page 11 S 133.000. She wanted to be sure they are not reassessed for this development as well. She felt KB Homes was harassing her parents and are trying to make there leave because they refused to sell the property to them. She said the adjoining property owners have called in many complaints. She said KB has made it impossible for them to develop their property. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer said KB Homes had to install local storm drain facilities and that facility benefits her parent's property as well. He said that requirement will still apply with this new development and they will have to comply. He said whatever developer goes in on that property will be required to make that contribution. Vice Chairman Oaxaca confirmed that the assessment will be triggered for this applicant when this development goes in. He said KB's improvements triggered a benefit to her parents'property. ' Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney invited the applicant to respond. Kevin Kent Crestwood Communities said he understands that they have that sane condition. Vice Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz asked for an explanation regarding the owls. Mr. van der Zwaag noted that there is an added condition and an amended mitigation with respect to migratory birds and Burrowing Owls. He briefly explained the amended condition requiring an owl survey prior to grading and the amended mitigation regarding a breeding bird survey. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher. carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent), to adopt Resolution Nos 15-06 and 15-07 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT 18976 and Design Review DRC2014-00570 with the added condition and amended mitigation. I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18966—MARC HOMES, LLC-A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of 1.89 acre into eight(8) lots within the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, at the south side of Base Line Road between Shelby Place and Emmett Way, located at 13025 Base Line Road - APN: 1100-011-02. Related files: Development Review DRC2014-00645 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00581. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of ' environmental impacts for consideration. J. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00645 MARC HOMES, LLC - A proposal to construct eight (8) single-family residences in conjunction with a subdivision of a vacant parcel of 1.89 acre into eight (8) lots within the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' s AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �,aU���,�,�"o JANUARY 28, 2015 V tIoNOA Page 12 Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, at the south side of Base Line Road between Shelby Place and Emmett Way, located at 13025 Base Line Road - APN: 1100-011-02. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18966 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00581. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. K. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00581 —MARC HOMES, LLC—A request to remove trees in conjunction with the subdivision of a vacant parcel of 1.89 acres into eight (8) lots and construction of eight (8) single-family residences in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, at the south side of Base Line Road between Shelby Place and Emmett Way, located at 13025 Base Line Road; APN: 1100-011-02. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18966 and Development Review DRC2014-00645. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation ' (copy on file). He noted that Page 84 had an error: the wood sheeting should be .5 inch thick. He confirmed the corrected copy was published. Michael Lutz representing Marc Homes thanked staff for their invaluable assistance. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell said she is pleased to see this done as this piece has been bare land for long time. Commissioner Fletcher said the product looks nice. He complimented staff and the applicant for their work and said the homes are attractive and a good addition to the housing stock. Vice Chairman Oaxaca thanked the applicants and staff and said the applicants addressed the issues that staff had. Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent), to adopt Resolution Nos 15-08. 15-09 and 15-10 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18966, Development Review DRC2014-00645 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00581. It was noted that the noise mitigation related to the thickness of wood sheeting for roofing has been corrected to read % inch. L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00567—TURNER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS -A proposal to amend the Development Code to permit the construction of buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet on select parcels located within the Industrial Park (IP) District - APN: 0210-371-02. Related files: Development Review DRC2014-00566 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00845. Staff ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MiNUTES R?kNc„o JANUARY 28, 2015 MAMMA Page 13 has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. M. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00566 — TURNER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS-A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 116,480 square feet on a parcel of about 249,000 square feet(5.72 acres)within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located at 10220 4th Street about 1,600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0210-371-02. Related files: Development Code Amendment DRC2014- 00567 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00845. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. N. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00845—TURNER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS— A request to remove trees in conjunction with the construction of an industrial building of about 116,480 square feet on a parcel of about 249,000 square feet(5.72 acres)within the Industrial Park (IP) District, located at 10220 4th Street about 1,600 feet west of Haven ' Avenue - APN: 0210-371-02. Related files: Development Code Amendment DRC2014- 00567 and Development Review DRC2014-00566. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Mike Smith, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the landscape plan is in need of correction as the area on the east side of the project site although shown as decomposed granite will have to be fully landscaped in conformance with the Development Code. He said new conditions have been added for the burrowing owl and migratory birds as provided to the Commission on the dais. He said he also received a letter from the Office of Historic Preservation that included a request for an archaeological resource survey. He noted that the current mitigations already address the concerns regarding possible cultural impacts. He also noted correspondence from San Bernardino County Public Works re: percolated. He said the WOMP already addresses their concern. He noted their concern about stormwater runoff He said staff has responded and noted that the amendment only affects this specific type of building. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer said a Development Code change will not increase stormwater runoff. Jason Korengold of Turner Real Estated offered many thanks to Mr. Smith, Mr. James and Lir. Addington for their assistance. Commissioner Fletcher asked what building size is currently permitted in the Industrial Park ' District. Asir. Smith said it could be up to 60% FAR but the current code does not allow a logistics building of that size to be permitted. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CHO JANUARY 28, 2015 ONGA Page 14 Commissioner Fletcher confirmed that we already allow the use. but only a smaller sized building. Vice Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said he supports the amendment and said the project is an improvement, he likes the elevations. He thanked staff for their work on this. Commissioner Howdyshell concurred and also complimented staff and the applicant. Commissioner Fletcher said it is a nice building and development. Vice Chairman Oaxaca agreed this amendment is part of the natural progression, of ' development because these companies want a larger building and we found a solution that provides flexibility. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Howdyshell, carried. 4-0-0-1 (Wimberly absent) to adopt Resolution Nos 15-11. 15-12 and 15-13 recommending approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00567 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action; and approving Development Review DRC2014-00566 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014- 00845 with the amended conditions of approval. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION O. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None R COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Howdyshell announced that she toured the historic gas station, viewed the new yellow paint color and commented on the nice quality work that has gone into the renovation. She said the progress is amazing. Commissioner Fletcher asked for more comment regarding the issue of burrowing owls. Mike Smith, Associate Planner said there is more scrutiny of projects with respect to the ' CDFW they are looking for more precise analysis. He said the main thrust of the comments centers on the requirement that if owls are found, we are to avoid construction or any activity that would disrupt their nests or young. ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO JANUARY 28, 2015 CMAMONOA Page 15 VI. ADJOURNMENT 9:35 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 22, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. EM: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. 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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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �ic7�t����,,�."o JANUARY 28, 2015 VU[.ALIONM Page 16 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.