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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/11/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF PCANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF RANCHO C17 A-toNGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2016 - 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 Oaxaca X Vice Chairman Macias X Munoz A Wimberly A Fletcher X Chairman Oaxaca welcomed back Commissioner Macias from medical leave. Additional Staff Present: John Gillison, City Manager, Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager: Nettie Neilsen, Community Services Director; Daniel Schneider, CS Supt.; Christen Mitchell, Management Analyst ll: Candyce Burnett. City Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner: Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer; Dominick Perez. Associate Planner: Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; and Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner. 11 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 „l HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ` -,' T AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RZNCII0 NOVEMBER 9, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 2 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 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated October 26, 2016 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca carried 3-0-2 (Munoz. Wimberly absent) to continue the approval of the consent calendar to the next meeting date. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION • The following items have been advertised and/or posted 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. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00295 — INFINITY DESIGN LIA—A request for site plan and architectural review of a 108-room, 5-story hotel to replace an existing Carrows restaurant on 1.41 acres of land located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and east of Mayten Avenue in the Industrial Park (IP) District at 11669 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-012-48. Related File: Minor Exception DRC2016-00296. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00296—INFINITY DESIGN LIA—A request to reduce the required on-site parking of a proposed 108-room, 5- story hotel to replace an existing Carrows restaurant on 1.41 acres of land located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and east of Mayten Avenue in the Industrial Park (IP) District at 11669 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-012-48; Related Case: Design Review DRC2016-00295. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Items B and C are related and were heard together. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES EZ,,,(':110 NOVEMBER 9, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 3 Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Richard Dick stated he is the owner of the property to the south of the proposed project. He questioned the parking reduction. He said he intends to post his property with signs stating hotel guests are not allowed on the property. He asked how the parking reduction was determined. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Chairman Oaxaca asked about the applicability of the CCR's with respect to the change of use from a restaurant to a hotel use Mr. Van der Zwaag said there will be no changes to the CCR's. Chairman Oaxaca confirmed that the CCR's are under the control of the property owner. The 2 spaces in question have been removed and CCR's have a reciprocal arrangement. • Mr. Van der Zwaag said the 3 spaces at the end of the drive aisle are not shared in the parking agreement. Commissioner Fletcher asked what buildings are included in that agreement. Mr. Van der Zwaag noted on the map that Mr. Dick's property is in it and all the buildings to the west are included to Milliken Avenue, Carl Ballard of Coombs Associates said he did the parking study. He said they looked at our Code and 3 similar hotels which they evaluation 3:00 a.m. and at 3.'00 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. and Sunday. He said they noted the usage at 3:00 a.m. is higher than at 3:00 p.m. He said this project provides well above what is needed and no off-site parking is needed. Commissioner Fletcher said the design will be an interesting addition to Foothill Boulevard and he is ok with the parking reduction as long as the neighbors post the parking. Vice Chairman Macias said he likes the design, and he is ok with the parking reduction. Chairman Oaxaca said he agreed and noted the shuttle service should resolve any parking issues. Moved by Macias, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz, Wimberly absent) to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Design Review DRC2016-00295 and Minor Exception DRC2016-00296 with conditions as presented. • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION r^ AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES L_!�nuu,o o NOVEMBER 9, 2016 jj CccnN+oNon Page 4 D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00170 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request for site plan and architectural review of a 34,944 square foot gymnasium along with 20,536 square feet of outdoor covered basketball courts on 4.63 acres of land (total parcel area is 9.5 acres) located on the east side of Rochester Avenue in the Industrial Park (IP) and General Industrial (GI) Districts -APN: 0229-021-41 and 44. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted for the record a change in the parcel number and that the change would be reflected in the resolution. Victoria Jones and Janet Ryerson, Park and Recreation Commissioners, were welcomed and recognized. Chairman Oaxaca asked if the City's team had any comment. Nettie Neilsen, Community Services Director said staff covered it well. She said the facility • will replace the gym for the current sports center which has been in use for 19 years. Chairman Oaxaca said this is an opportunity to offer more to the community than the other site. Ms. Neilsen said the gym currently used is located in an old retail center and the lease is up. She said the courts are not regulation size and there are roof problems. She said the new facility is regulation, and has a better area for staff and the concession area. She said the old center has no outdoor space and the new provides extra room for circulation and security. She said the new facility could also serve as an evacuation center if needed. Commissioner Fletcher said it is attractive, offers benefits, and will be used by many. He said it will be well received by the community. Vice Chairman Macias said he was at the DRC and he is excited about the novel design and amenities. Chairman Oaxaca agreed the old center did its part and the new facility is exciting and also meets our high standards with amenities. He thanked staff for their hard work and participation in the project. Moved by Macias, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2(Munoz. Wimberly absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Design Review DRC2016-00170 with conditions with a correction to the APN number as noted by staff. • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES aAv<:HG NOVEMBER 9, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 5 E. DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION DRC2016-00345 - BIANE FAMILY PROPERTIES - A request to revise the conditions of approval for DRC2007-00951 (Planning Commission Resolution No.14-08) for the Biane Winery, a complex comprised of fifteen (15) buildings/structures and three (3)single-family residences located on two (2) parcels with a combined area of 10.41 acres in the General Industrial (GI) District located on the south side of 8th Street, between Hermosa and Archibald Avenues: APN: 0209-201-19. On January 22, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for DRC2007-00951. 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, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copyon file). Commissioner Fletcher suggested staff supply additional photographs and then asked for clarification of what a HABS Level 3 analysis includes. • Mr. Grahn said the HABS 3 provides detailed photos, measurements of the buildings and the site, it documents the significance of the property and the conditions of the buildings and site including a full photo history. Jary Cockroft said he is representing the Biane Family Properties. He said he appreciates Mr. Grahn's and Ms. Burnett's assistance. He said he went back to LSA who did the original resource and impact study and reviewed the significance of these houses. They found them architecturally insignificant. He said the buildings have updated interiors and the exterior construction/design is very common for that time period. He said they accept the conditions of approval as written. He said they are not opposing the removal of the sidewalk as required in the conditions but they would like to work with staff to come up with a solution with respect to the sidewalk. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher said he is ok with the report and application and has no concerns. He moved to approve the application. Vice Chairman Macias said staff and the applicant did a good job looking at alternatives. He agreed the loss of those houses does not impact the overall significance of the winery complex. • Chairman Oaxaca agreed. He asked staff if there is flexibility regarding the condition re:the curb and gutter removal. { � HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE'S RA.1;010 NOVEMBER 9, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 6 Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer. said he would work with the applicant to determine if flexibility is possible on this issue. Moved by Macias, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz. Wimberly absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Design Review Modification DRC2016-00345 as presented F. TIME EXTENSION DRC2016-00519 - TIM HARRISON - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved 2-lot Tentative Parcel Map (SUBTPM17663) on 0.396 acres in the Low (L) Residential District, on the west side of Archibald Avenue, south of Tryon Street, located at 7912 Archibald Avenue; APN: 0208-131-84. This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 15(CEQA Guidelines Section 15315)exemption,which covers minor land divisions of four or fewer parcels. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Tim Harrison, the property owner, said the new arrangement provides a cul-de-sac and • safer conditions for kids walking to school. He said Staff was very helpful and patient. Mr. Harrison said after approval he will do the improvements on Archibald first and then develop the lot with a single-family home and granny quarters later. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing, and hearing and seeing no further comment, Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Macias, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz, Wimberly absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Time Extension ORC2016-00519 as presented. G. TRAIL EASEMENT VACATION DRC2016-00780—DANNY MOREL-A request to vacate a portion of an existing equestrian easement located along the southern edge of the property within the Estate Residential (ER) District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and within the Equestrian Overlay District at 5820 Rolling Pastures — APN: 0225-122-96. Related File: DRC2013-00964. This project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5 Exemption — Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Dominick Perez, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said they are working with the Fire District to obtain a notarized consent. He confirmed that the parcels to the east received approval for their fence in 2006. Commissioner Fletcher asked how the City made a mistake when block wall request is • submitted and the construction is followed by an inspector. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES .� cIZ^ti�cA NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Page 7 Mr. Perez replied that unfortunately the Building and Safety persons involved are no longer here. He speculated the house to the east was not there at the time and the Fire District may have been under construction. The Inspector may have reviewed the wall for structural soundness but not for exact location. He said it was inappropriately placed on the property line. Danny Morel stated he is the applicant and property owner. He said his home is complete and ready to move in, all the block walls are built and they are just waiting on this final piece. He said all the neighbors are in favor of the proposal. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Larry Henderson representing Alta Loma Riding Club said their Board of Directors took action to oppose the application as it is bad precedence to decide this based upon a City mistake. He said they are sympathetic to the applicant but throughout the equestrian overlay there is the intent to protect feeder trails. He said to allow one neighbor to illegally build across an easement and expect the others to bend is bad planning. He said the City • adopted the Trails plan in 1987 and this is a real concern for the riding club. He said staff is taking a cavalier attitude to the Equestrian Overlay — and piecemeal tearing up of those documents. He said they intend to oppose the application at the Council meeting as well. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Macias said this is unfortunate and Mr. Henderson is right. He said staff needs to recognize the importance in the future but sometimes we need flexibility. He said he supports staff's recommendation. Commissioner Fletcher agreed with all the comments including those of Mr. Henderson. He said staff needs to protect our plans without making a lot of amendments. Equestrian lots are a benefit to the City. He said that at the Trails meeting he said he did not want to penalize the current property owner. He said in this case it does not really affect the trail circulation and he would support it. Mistakes were made by the City and he did not want to penalize the property owner. Chairman Oaxaca said he also was at TAC and his conclusion was the same. The applicant is doing his best to abide by the requirements and we do not want to penalize him for something that occurred long ago. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Macias, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz, Wimberly absent) to adopt the Resolution recommending approval by the City Council. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES J RANIto NOVEMBER 9, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 8 V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING CONINIISSION H. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None I. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 PM • 1, Lois J. 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