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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/07/22 - Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 22, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California ' L CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz A Howdyshell X Fletcher X If. 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. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO JULY 22, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 8, 2015 B. Consideration of Workshop Minutes dated July 8, 2015 Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Oaxaca. carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent,, to adopt the Consent Calendar. IV. SCHEDULED MATTERS/PLANNING COMMISSION C. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS ' Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to reaffirm Commissioner Wimberly as Chairman and Commissioner Oaxaca as Vice Chaurnan. D. SELECTION OF TRAILS ADVIORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES) Moved by Fletcher; seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to select Commissioner Wimberly to serve On the Traits Advisory Committee for a 2-year term, Commissioner Munoz for a 1-year term and Commissioner Fletcher as the First Alternate. E. SELECTION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Moved by Howdlyshell, seconded by Oaxaca. carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to reaffirm Commissioners Fletcher and Oaxaca to serve on the DDRC and Commissioner Wimberly as the First Alternate. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following items have been advertised andlor 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. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES kANceo JULY 22, 2015 CUGA.MONGA Page 3 F. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DRC2013-00789- ROUTE 66 IECA-A request to preserve the historic Cucamonga Service Station including review of the"Richfield"signage and paint scheme for the front building (Phase 1), restoration of the front building and related site improvements (Phase 2) and to reconstruct the rear 1,882 square foot service garage (Phase 3) within the Foothill Boulevard Specialty Commercial (SC) District, located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0208-153-05. Related Files: Variance DRC2013-00790. (This review is for Phases 2 and 3 only). Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 31 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15331) exemption which covers historical resource restoration/rehabilitation. G. VARIANCE DRC2013-00790- ROUTE 66 IECA—A request to reduce the rear yard setback by 20 feet, reduce the side yard setback by 4 feet and reduce the required parking in conjunction with Certificate of Appropriateness DRC2013-00789, located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0208-153-05. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is ' exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 5 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15305) exemption which covers minor alterations in land use limitations. H. VARIANCE DRC2015-00667- ROUTE 66 IECA —A request for the reduction of three (3) parking spaces below the minimum requirement in conjunction with Certificate of Appropriateness DRC2013-00789, located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard, APN: 0208-153-05. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 5 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15305) exemption which covers minor alterations in land use limitations. Mayuko Nakajirna, Assistant Planner gave the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. Anthony Gonzalez. President of the IECA, thanked the City, staff and volunteers for the hard work and effort. He said Staff has been exceptional with their assistance and support. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and hearing no comment, closed public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell said she has attended many events, and saw the accomplishments there and could not have happened without the work of many volunteers ' and staff. She said it is history corning to life. Commissioner Fletcher said he agrees with all staff recommendations. He said when it is complete it will be a beacon; a great community project. He said the Variances are needed. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION T^011, _ AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO JULY 22, 2015 CM-CMONCA Page 4 Vice Chairman Oaxaca congratulated to Mr. Gonzalez and all the participants and said their focus on this one effort is what has helped to bring it about. He said he looks forward to seeing it completed. Chairman Wimberly concurred and said he lies watched the organizations grow, morph and change with the result being an outstanding property to be unveiled. He said he looks forward to seeing it completed. Moved by Fletcher. seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolutions approving Certificate of Appropriateness DRC2013-00789 (Phases 2 and 3) and for Variances DRC2013-00790 and DRC2015-00667. VI. 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. I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00931 — DON CLOUGHESY FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) - A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) training center at the existing Jersey RCFPD Station #174 located in Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) Development District at 11297 Jersey Boulevard — APN: 0229-111-34. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. J. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-00932 — DON CLOUGHESY FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) - A request to operate a Fire Training Center at an existing Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) Station #174 located in the Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MIHI) Development District at 11297 Jersey Boulevard—APN: 0229-111-34. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. A7 response to Commissioner Howdyshell, he said conservation measures for the project includes a solar canopy. He said they will preserve a 60,000 gallon tank our site to irrigate and wash vehicles. They said in the future it will be used for fire-fighting training exercises. He said the helipad removal can be explained by the RCFPD representative. He said the target start date is late 2016 or early 2017. He said the project includes a design for a 911 memorial. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ' r AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES WNCHO JULY 22, 2015 CMA-MONGA Page 5 Commissioner Fletcher asked how many permanent employees will be there daily and if the smoke used for training is real. Mr. van der Zwaag said they have 18 employees and the smoke is real. Cheryl Roberts of RCFPD said they have done due diligence in addressing all the issues and they are trying to be conscientious about the environment and the neighbors. She said they will have a smoke filtration system and it will reduce toxins from entering the atmosphere. She said water reclamation is very important as they need to train with high pressure so they will be more prepared for the real thing. The facility will be built to do many things and it is unique for San Bernardino County. She said they will partner with the Police Department and community colleges. She said they are looking for donations for a public education center. She said this facility is 25 year's in the making. She said there is a wide area remaining that could accommodate 2 helicopters. Commissioner Fletcher noted the abundant parking. He asked about other outside people coming to the facility. Ms. Roberts said their classes will grow from 20-25 students to 30-50 in attendance. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell said it is wonderful to have a state of the art facility. Commissioner Fletcher said it is a great facility, it will be one of a kind in the region. He said it is a great asset and is fully funded through the Capital budget. it has been planned for a long time and paid for. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said it is an example of Rancho Cucamonga's commitment to public safety: we are a leader in this and this facility benefits our firefighters and others. He said he is happy to see it become a reality. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher. carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolutions approving Design Review DRC2014-00931 and CUP DRC2014-00932. K. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-01139—FRITO-LAY - A request to construct a 46,836 square foot warehouse addition to an existing 430,643 square foot office, warehouse, and manufacturing facility on 37.05 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street: APN: 0210-071-28. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2014-01135, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-01136. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. l 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION'J ' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES R,.,ceo JULY 22, 2015 Cucn.Wovice Page 6 L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2014-01135— FRITO-LAY -A request to exceed the 75 foot maximum building height for the construction of a 92-foot high, 46,836 square foot warehouse addition to an existing 430,643 square foot office, warehouse, and manufacturing facility on 37.05 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street; APN: 0210-071-28. Related Files: Design Review DRC2014-01139 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-01136. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Torn Grahn, Acting Senior Planner gave file staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Vice Chairman Oaxaca asked about the permit obtained from the FAA that expires in February of next year. Mr. Gratin said they can start construction prior to that or seek a continuance. He said ' special lighting is required and no cranes or equipment may exceed 100 feet in height. Bob Biasci. representative for Frito Lay- said they produce 140 million pounds of snack foods per year. He said they are celebrating their 45"anniversary. He thanked staff for the partnership and the Commission's consideration. He said their new computerized process will have customized shipments to their customers in 2-3 clays instead of 4-5. He said only a few employees will be added, mostly mechanics to support the technology. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Javier Alpio said he resides on the west side of Archibald. He said he hears noise and it is bothersome- he hears forklifts, backup beepers and silo noise late at night. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said the environmental documents consider noise both short term and long term. Mr. Grahn said they looked at noise impacts during construct and operations. He said there will be short term construction impacts and the operational noise should be mitigated by the hours of operation. He said the silos are on the north side of the site. Commissioner Fletcher noted the City does have sound requirements. He advised staff to have someone go out and check it and if they exceed it, then the applicant must remedy the problem. He said this is the first time he has heard a complaint about noise. He said the facility has innovative and good design. Moved by Fletcher. seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolutions approving Design Review DPC2014-01139 and CUP DRC2014-01135. ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION fes, AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES W,;c„o JULY 22, 2015 Crcn'Mo"Gn Page 7 M. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2014-01040 — TILTED KILT — A request to provide entertainment at an existing pub and eatery located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard in the Community Commercial (CC) Development District at 12770 Foothill Boulevard;APN 1090-601-11. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301)exemption which covers existing facilities. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. in response to Commissioner Fletcher she said Entertainment Permits without dancing are generally compliant and have far fewer problems. She said it has been difficult to get tenants into this particular development that was originally intended for an international theme restaurant area and the Tilted Kilt is their marquee business. She ' added that all servers and bartenders had the ABC's LEAD training and they are committed to security: they will have ID scanners during entertainment. Kelly O Callahan said he is the General Manager for the Tilted Kilt. He said they are committed to the community and may use their venue for community outreach specifically local causes. He said he has spoken with the PD sergeant and they have good communication. He said he has 25 years experience in the food service industry and he likes to effect immediate change when needed. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca. carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolution approving Entertainment Permit DRC2014-01040, N. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2015-00610 AND ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT(FPEIR) (SCH #200061027) — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A supplement to Development Code Update DRC2010-00571 amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to modify landscaping standards and to clarify definitions, administrative procedures and correct prior errors and omissions as well as a proposed addendum to the General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR). This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner gave the staff report and brief PowerPoint presentation. In response to Commissioner Howdyshell, she reported that she is working on ' a brochure to give to the public. She said staff has collected many pictures for this. She said we hope to bring in experts and folks from CVWD to help educate the public. She said these changes will become the "new normal". In response to Commissioner Fletcher, she said the restrictions for parkway materials is to help avoid injury and ensure the life of trees. She said gravel in parkways end up on the sidewalk and becomes a slipping hazard and a HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES WNCHo JULY 22, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 8 liability for the City. She said the Building Standards Commission allows for even less water for new construction, that will go into effect in December. She said a new temporary policy will alllow lawns to go brown. but we still need to maintain trees, and keep the lawn areas weeded. She said the City Council will be approving a policy for the temporary suspension of our green lawn requirement. An error was noted on page 6 which she agreed to correct. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and hearing no comment. closed the public hearing. Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Fletcher. carried 4-0-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Addendum to the General Plan Program EIR and the Resolution for Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00610 recommending final approval by the City Council. VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ' PLANNING COMMISSION O. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None P. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Howdyshell announced an event at the Historic gas station this Saturday including a car show and dinner; tickets are $50 and available on-line. She also noted that this evening is her last official meeting as a Commissioner as she is retiring. Commissioner Fletcher asked what efforts are being taken by the League or the City to get the State to create effective water projects. He said collecting, retaining and moving water is more the issue-infrastructure is needed, far more than a high speed train. He said the State mandates are frustrating: the brown lawns and medians look bad and the water companies will likely raise their rates rather than make other cost saving measures on their end. Ms. Nakamura said the League evaluates any legislation that is being proposed. She said the governor is working toward a Delta tunnel plan but it has limited support. She said more cities are becoming less dependent on external sources and Riverside is suing because of the State mandates because they believe their water supply on site makes there independent of the State run resources and by extension, the reduction mandates imposed on all cities. She said in the month of June the statistics show a significant reduction. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ECHO JULY 22, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 9 Specifically, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has cut water usage by 29%. It was noted that Rich Macias has been selected as the new Commissioner and will be sworn in on August 5th by the City Council and will take his seat on the Commission on August 12th. Commissioner Howdyshell will be recognized for her service and contribution as well at the August 5th Council meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, ormy designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 16, 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 City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. 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