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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/10/26 - Minutes - PC-HPC • THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAIMONGA r r r.s THE MEETING MINUTES OF RANCHO C,UCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 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 A Munoz X Wimberly X Fletcher X It was noted that Vice Chairman Macias is absent and it is excused for medical reasons. Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer; Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary;Mike Smith, Senior Planner;Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner, Jennifer Yoshida, Office Specialist 1. 11 H. PUBLIC COMMUN[cATIONS 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 \t ~� AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES cRAN110 OCTOBER 26, 2016 Page 2 Luana Hernandez asked about the whereabouts of the Veteran Memorial Plaques at the old fire station. Chairman Oaxaca replied that staff will get back to her on that. III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated September 28, 2016 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-1(Macias absent) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00006 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to develop a 182-unit multi-family residential development (including 5 live-work units) on 4.78 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue; APN: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14. Related Files: Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00007and Minor Exception DRC2016-00455. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2016-00007 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A request to remove 62 trees for the development of a 182-unit multi-family residential development (including 5 live-work units) on 4.78 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue; APN: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14. Related Files: Design Review DRC2016-00006 and Minor Exception DRC2016-00455. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00455 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to reduce on-site parking by 25% for the development of a 182-unit multi-family residential development(including 5 live-work units) on 4.78 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue; APN: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14. Related Files: Design Review DRC2016-00006 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00007. Staff • has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION r' AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANC110 OCTOBER 26, 2016 CUCAMONCr Page 3 Items B, C. and D were heard together. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He thanked the applicant's team for their cooperation and assistance. Commissioner Fletcher expressed concern regarding the parking for the live work units and whether those spaces are on site. behind a gate or dedicated in some way. Mr. Grahn said they are on site, not behind a gate and are not reserved for the residents- they are open parking spaces during the evening hours. He noted the applicant is preparing a parking monitoring program that includes restrictions such as not allowing residents to use their garage for storage instead of parking a car there. Commissioner Fletcher asked if the lower floor of the 5 live/work commercial units are conditioned only for commercial uses and if the gates will be open during the day and locked at night. • Mr. Grahn said there is nothing currently in place to prevent someone from living in the lower floor area. Commissioner Fletcher questioned whether it is really a mixed use project as although there is opportunity to use it for commercial it is not really a commercial use-it has to be conditioned. He also asked where will clients of those units park. He asked what is the stacking area from the front gate to Foothill Boulevard and if it is adequate to prevent backup and overflow during rush hours. Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer, said based on the exhibit there is about 200-250 fee there is plenty of stacking on site and should not be a problem. Commissioner Fletcher said he is still concerned about changing the parking requirements and the high percentage (24%) of the requested parking reduction. He noted occasional complaints from residents with other developments that were developed under the old standards. He said the parking plan needs to work. He asked what additional measures would be in place for enforcement if problems and projections are off He said he would feel better if the parking reduction was conditionally permitted: he felt 95 spaces is a lot. Mr. Grahn said if the parking reduction was more than 25%, then it would be a separate CUP application. He said the applicants looked at other projects, they have a different bedroom mix with more drivers and storage is allowed in garages. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said Condition #3 is not the only way to respond to • problems. He said if additional mitigation measures are needed, it can be brought back to the Planning Commission for review or modification. He said the trigger for such action is typically complaints. and often staff becomes aware of it and will bring it to the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AY(;IiO RANCHO OCTOBER 26, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 4 Commission's attention. Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, 9581 Business Center Drive, stated he represents the applicants. He thanked staff noting it is a complicated project and new to the City. He said they listened to all that was said to them by staff and the Commission all along the way. He spoke of the additional review required for the parking. He said there are no flex spaces for this project. the spaces will only be used by others when those commercial uses are closed. He said the development contains primarily one bedroom units—hence fewer drivers/cars. He said there was no intent to cut corners, this will in fact have a mix of uses. He said the amenities offer a lifestyle choice, the owners make sure people do not use garages for storage, and there is an upscale design and use of materials. Jonathon Cornelius, Project Manager, said roughly 60% are 1 bedroom. He said they will own and manage the property, therefore, if enough parking is not provided, they lose tenants. He said they always have a parking management plan. He said with respect to the live/work units, the Planning Commission was clear about respecting the use for commercial-he said the lower floor is not really suitable for living space as it is only a big • open box with a bathroom in the back. He said they would abide by the Mixed Use concept. He said the parking for the live/work units is 18 spaces. Commissioner Fletcher asked if the applicants would have a problem with having a condition for the ground floor to be commercial or office use only. Mr Corneilius said no, not a problem. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Dan Daniel stated he lives in the project area. He expressed concern about the height of the buildings, a lack of parking and overflow parking that is occurring from the adjacent Belagio project and perceived line of sight issues into neighboring properties. Mr. Buquet responded and said the-unit mix of Bellagio is family oriented, ours is not and there is a mechanism in place for follow up — He said the sky deck is an entertainment amenity-the focus is on their own courtyard, not neighboring properties. He said the parking according to the peer review exceeds what is needed. Jonathon Cornelius said the sky deck will feature views of the pool and mountains and the other units close to the perimeter of the development will block the view of neighbors. He said they do not underpark because tenants will be unhappy and leave. Mr. Buquet asserted that they reviewed and re-reviewed the parking on Hermosa with the • Assistant City Engineer. He said their improvements will include widening and street improvements and restriping on Hermosa. • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION `^ AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES "f jjAncno OCTOBER 26, 2016 cI;OANOVGA Page 5 Mr. Espinoza said he made sure this layout for on-street parking on Hermosa works. He said it is possible that in the future we may "squeeze down" the street and subsequently lower the speed limit. John Ortiz said he lives on Stafford Street directly north of the project site and people can see in his back yard now. He noted noise issues and said the traffic is bad; everyone has 2 cars and guests with cars and he believes future residents of this development will be parking on his street. He asked if he will have Edison poles in his back yard. He was concerned about the value of his house and what kind of wall will go up as teenagers are currently walking atop the walls and hanging out. Ryan Almond said he is a resident at Motel 66... He had concerns about how soon development will start:he has not been given any information about how long he may have on this property. He said Bellagio residents regularly park in their lot. Mr. Daniel said even people with one bedroom have 2 cars. He said a special condition is needed. • Mr. Buquet said parking for this development is sufficient, and more realistic for what they are doing. He said the sky deck is over 200 feet away from the property line of properties to the north. He said they have identified some line boundary issues and they intend to go through and correct the lines. He said they will construct the walls and work with property owners on that. He added that this is not a child intensive project. Mr. Cornelius said they will build a retaining wall, then a step and then a 6-foot wall atop that. Most will gain larger back yards except for one property on the corner. Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification regarding the Edison easement. Mr. Cornelius said it is not on their project property and they will be cognizant of sight lines. John Ortiz suggested underground parking would solve everything and asked if that had been considered. He said historically Hermosa is a drainage wash. Mr. Buquet said there is no flood risk or hazard and they are trying to change and better the look of Foohill and Hermosa. He said sub-parking does not pencil out and not an issue. He said they will contact the residents of the motel with development timing information. Hearing and seeing no further public comment, Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing at 8:30 PM. Commissioner Munoz had no further questions. He thanked staff and the applicant. He • commented the Commission has seen the project proposal several times and granted that Mixed Use & High density development can be confusing. He said as the City approaches • ., HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO OCTOBER 26, 2016 CcceHoNcn Page 6 buildout-things will have to change. He said staff has worked hard to transition our thinking, approach and understanding of these types of development. He said he understands the concerns of the residents. He said with respect to the design-we asked for something different and we got it-it is bolder, high end, articulated and provides the Mixed Use component. He offered support of the application. Commissioner Wimberly fully concurred and also thanked the applicant and staff. He said he is looking to staff for future Mixed Use components and Phase 2 of the Development Code Amendments for parking requirements. He said he believes this development will enhance property values. He also offered support. Commissioner Fletcher explained that when he expresses concerns, he knows others may have the same concern and they should be heard and explained in the public forum. He said underground parking that does not pencil out just means it is too expensive. We are in transition phase as Planning or. the City Council wants more urban type development but most of our population moved here for an upscale suburban community. He said Foothill Boulevard is the appropriate place for mixed use and urban style architecture. He said the • design is nice. He said his concerns are about parking and he wants a condition regarding commercial live/work units. He said the parking management plan will have to be submitted to the Planning Director for review. He said he has been assured we have a process to correct things if there are parking problems. He said he wants a condition regarding the use of the commercial units. Mr. Flower offered a revised Planning Condition, -The ground floor of the 5 live/work units facing Foothill Boulevard shall be occupied only by non-residential uses." Chairman Oaxaca said we are facing a new generation of residents with a different perception of what their living space should be. Alta Loma is representative of what we thought it should be at that time. He said these are first steps to a new approach and healthy way; we are learning as we go. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Design Review DRC2016-00006, Minor Exception DRC2016- 00455 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00007, with the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. The conditions were amended with the addition of Planning Condition 47 as described above regarding the live/work units. 8:45 PM. E. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT20026 - 10235 ALTA LOMA, LLC-A request to subdivide a parcel of 1.67 acres, into six (6)parcels, in the Low Residential(L)District located south of . 19th Street between Hermosa Avenue and Haven Avenue; APN: 1076-121-03. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION _z; l AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO OCTOBER 26, 2016 CcCAIMON(A Page 7 Guidelines as a Class 32 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15332)exemption, which covers in-fill development on no more than 5 acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. Related case file: Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00613. Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She said one email was received regarding the project and a perception of lower property values. She said one call was received with positive feedback. Hank Jong thanked staff. He said they will comply with the conditions. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-1(Macias absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20026. F. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2015-01174 - 4TH AND MILL. - A request for live • entertainment at 4th & Mill Bar, Pizza and Grill, within the Mixed Use Retail (MUR) zone of the Empire Lakes Specific Plan located at 11260 4th Street - APN: 0210-581-02. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She reported no public comments have been received. Commissioner Wimberly eluded to prior problems with Entertainment Permits associated with bars and the crowd they advertise to. He asked about the advertising for this business. Ms. Nakamura said staff has already monitored their social media and website along with the PD to get an idea of what they are offering. She said it is mostly spoiling events with beer specials. She reported no calls for service since the new owners took over. She said the PD met with the applicants and let them know what is required and that we would bring back their permit to the Commission if needed. Keith Gardner, representing the applicant said he enjoyed working with staff and he agrees with the conditions. Commissioner Fletcher asked if he owns and/or operates other bars and if they are contemplating others. He said it is a good location and a nice facility with many future residents and apartments near them. Mr. Gardner said this is the first one and that is why they requested the other opportunities. • Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no public comment, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RAucuo OCTOBER 26, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 8 closed public hearing. Commissioner Wimberly said the patrons will come to you. Commission Munoz had no comment and wished them good luck. Chairman Oaxaca had no issues. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Entertainment Permit DRC2015-01174. IF V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION • G. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None H. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 PM 1, Lois J. 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