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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/05/27 - Minutes - PC-HPC i THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 279 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER ' Pledge of Allegiance 7.00 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Howdyshell X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present Jeff Bloom, DCMEconomi&CommunityDevelopment;Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney;Rebecca Fuller,Administrative Secretary; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer;Jerry Dyer, Principal Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary;Mike Smith, Associate Planner,- Tabe van der Zwaag,Associate Planner; Nikki Cavasos, Assistant 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 mayreceive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to rive 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 .l HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES R,,N,,,,o MAY 27, 2015 C UCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated May 13, 2015 B. Consideration of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1(Munoz abstain) to adopt the meeting minutes of May 13, 2015 Moved by t-lowdyshe/l, seconded by Oaxaca carried 5-0 to find the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2015116 to be in conformance with the General Plan as modified. , IV. SCHEDULED MATTERS/PLANNING COMMISSION C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00057-SSRB GROUP, INC. -A 6-month progress report reviewing compliance with Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00057 for the operation of a full service restaurant and bar with outdoor dining located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue within the Specialty Commercial (SC) Zoning District at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, Suite K1 —APN: 0208-101-23. D. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2012-00058- SSRB GROUP, INC. -A 6-month progress report reviewing compliance of Entertainment Permit DRC2012-00058 that currently provides live entertainment at a full service restaurant and bar with outdoor dining located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue within the Specialty Commercial(SC)Zoning District at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, Suite K1 —APN: 0208-101-23. E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(MODIFICATION) DRC2014-00774- SSRB GROUP, INC. - A 6-month progress report reviewing compliance with Conditional Use Permit(Modification) DRC2014-00774 for the increase in the hours-of-operation in order to open earlier for an existing restaurant and bar located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue within the Specialty Commercial (SC) Zoning District at 8916 Foothill Boulevard, Suite K1 — APN: 0208-101-23. Tabe van der Zwaag. Associate Plannergave a brief PowerPoint presentation(copy on file). The Chairman directed the Secretary to receive and fife the report. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MA [jA�cao Y 27, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 3 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. F. TIME EXTENSION DRC2015-00244—6TH&HERMOSA JP/DF, LLC-A request to extend the duration of an existing entitlement approval by an additional one(1)year for an industrial warehouse/office project comprised of two(2)buildings with a combined floor area of about 100,000 square feet on a parcel of about 212,000 square feet (4.87 acres) in the General Industrial(GI)District located at 9212 Hermosa Avenue;APN: 0209-211-41. Related files: Development Review DRC2007-00696, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18872, and Time Extension DRC2013-00326. On May 14, 2008 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 15315 Minor Land Divisions and Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects. Per Section 15162, no further environmental review is required as there are no changes to the project. Mike Smith, Associate Planner gave a brief report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher. carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution 15.39 approving the Time Extension request. G. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2015-00278 — 909 PUB & GRILL - A request to modify an existing entertainment permit, currently comprised of karaoke, live bands, and dancing, for an existing restaurant/bar of about 5,300 square feet in the Industrial Park(IP)District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD), located at 11849 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A; APN: 0229-012-22. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00673, Entertainment Permit DRC2013-00563, and Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2015-00279. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities H. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2015-00279—909 PUB 8 GRILL - A ' request to modify the operating hours of an existing restaurant/bar of about 5,300 square feet in the Industrial Park(IP)District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD), located at 11849 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A; APN: 0229-012-22. Related files: Conditional Use Permit ORC2011-00673 and Entertainment Permit DRC2013-00563, and Entertainment Permit Modification DRC2015-00278. This action is categorically exempt from the California HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES WNcao MAY 27, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. Mike Smith, Associate Planner presented the staff report. Commissioner Howdyshell asked if the menu is being changed to serve breakfast considering the request to open at 10:00 AM. Mr. Smith said he is unaware of a menu change and would defer to the applicant in response to Commissioner Fletcher, Mr. Smith explained that staff believes a "blanket" type of entertainment permit is not in the City's best interest, that some types have greater impact than others and it also gives guidance to staff to determine if a business owner is operating within the parameters of their permit in terms of compliance. Chairman Wimberly noted there is not a condition requiring a 6-month review. , Mr. Smith said we do not always require that and based on what they are proposing, they may not need a 6-month review. He said the applicant has been very cooperative although we asked them to wait a year before applying for this permit. He said the Commission has the authority to add the condition if they prefer. Commissioner Fletcher noted that we can ask for a review at any time if problems occur at the business. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said the Sheriff's Department is active and checks on these businesses on occasion. Leon Fregoso, stated he is the applicant. He noted he owns several companies, some are in Rancho Cucamonga. He said if games occur early in the morning, they may serve breakfast Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said the applicant worked with City for a year and had no problem events,' he offered his support. Commissioner Howdyshell also offered support and said sometimes businesses must find another way to expand. She said she is looking for them to be profitable. Commissioner Fletcher offered support. He said it is not unusual to have these hours to help generate revenue. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION '� AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES IZAucno MAY 27, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 5 Vice Chairman Oaxaca said it is a reasonable request. Chairman Wimberly said we are watching and hope you are successful. Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Munoz, carried 5-0 to adopt Resolutions 15-40 and 15- 41 approving the Entertainment Permit and Conditional Use Permit. I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-01048 — RGA OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: A proposal to construct an industrial building of about 161,000 square feet on a parcel of about 322,000 square feet (7.4 acres) in the General Industrial (GI)District located on the east side of the future alignment of Utica Avenue between 6th Street and 7th Street; APN: 0209-411-36. 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 two revisions to the conditions of approval. He noted Planning Condition #25 re: block walls has been removed as it does not apply to this project. Additionally, condition#30 re: trash enclosure has been revised to be consistent with what is an industrial area. He said the amended conditions have been placed before the Commissioners (copy on file). John Atwell of Oakmont Industrial Group, said Utica will be completed and they are paying for half the cost of the improvements and Coca Cola will pick up the other half. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said it is a good, well designed project, appropriate for the area and they will be completing the street. He said he is in favor. Commissioner Howdyshell said it was a good report. and she believes it will be a nice project once completed. Commissioner Oaxaca said it is a good project for the area. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution 15-42 approving the Development Review with the amended conditions and the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. ' VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION r HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MAY 27, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 6 J. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None K. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Howdyshell announced a wine tasting fundraiser being conducted by Route 66 IECA this Saturday, May 30 at the Magic Lamp from 3-6 PM. She said the cost is S30 for appetizers wine tasting. She also announced they are having a 'Buy a Brick"campaign whereby bricks can be purchased for 5150 and can be personalized. This too is a fundraiser for the historic gas station. Additionally she announced her retiremenbresignation from the Commission effective August 26. She noted her phenomenal experience of many years of volunteer work in the City on various boards and commissions. Her fellow Commissioners expressed their deep felt thanks and wished her well on her ' impending retirement. VII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission immediately adjourned to the Rains Room for Pre- Application Review DRC2015-00155— Marc Homes, LLC at 7:45 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 May 21, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. ® 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 Cityto make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. 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