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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/07/13 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANIONGA l WORKSHOP MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2016 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center *'RAINS ROOM' 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER 7:14 p.m. Roll Call • Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner: Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer; and Rebecca Fuller, Administrative Secretary. 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 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. !`lone • PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP/MINUTES RANCHO JULY 13, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2016-00428 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATE — A request for a Planning Commission Workshop to review a proposed mixed use development of 207 residential units, including 18 live/work units, 17,800 square feet of commercial space (5,300 retail and 12,500 live/work), and 11,800 square feet of office space, on 5.7 acres of land in the Industrial Park (IP) District and Haven Avenue Overlay District (HAOD), located at the southwest corner of Haven Avenue 26th Street — APN: 0209-131-01. Dominick Perez, Associate Planner, briefly outlined the purpose of the workshop and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation and staff report (copy on file). He introduced the applicant's team. The Applicants representing the project were Chuck and Suzanne Buquet with Charles • Joseph Associates; Serafin Maranan, Jennifer Easton, Paul Hofer with Architects Orange; and Joe Lutz and Dean Nucich with Urban Offerings. Chuck Buquet said the project is innovative, unique and will bring a blend of uses for residents; a work place and a place to live in a centralized area for Haven Avenue and will create new opportunities. Serafin Maranan gave a brief presentation. Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification on the layers of the work/live area and the businesses. Mr. Maranan explained the project is a 5-story building that contains 207 residential units (consisting of 18 one-bedroom live/work units, 107 one-bedroom, units, and 82 two-bedroom units) that occupy portions of the first, second and third floors and the entire fourth and fifth floors. The commercial(5,300 square feet) and live/work (12,500 square feet) components are located on the ground floor, within the eastern half of the site, and generally along Haven Avenue and 26th Street. A portion of the third floor adjacent to Haven Avenue and 26th Street contains 11,800 square feet of office. 2,800 square feet of this office area is dedicated to a co-working office area for on-site residents. Parking will be located at ground level below the residential units -a majority of the parking will be located in the western quarter of the property. Mr. Buquet commented that this layout and design is for all types of generations and life styles. • Dean Nucich commented they were excited to be part of this mixed use project in the City, and loves seeing activity in spaces which will be utilized the entire time and not L PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP/MINUTES RANCHO JULY 13, 2016 CUCAMONGA Page 3 just the typical 9 to 5. This area will be a central meeting place for the community. Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification for the live/work units. Will there be one tenant for both office space and living space or will it be single tenants for each unit. Mr. Buquet explained that there will be many different combinations of live/work spaces. There will be separate tenants that may have an adjoining door to their business; and residents may have an office space to be able to use; the leases will be flexible on the tenants needs. Commissioner Fletcher asked if there was going to be designated office suites for tenants. Mr. Buquet commented that there was going to be a designated office use, strictly to be used by the residents living in the facility. If they are working out of their homes this will give them an area to utilize for their businesses rather than their homes. • Commissioner Fletcher asked if this is an open area and or a suite. Mr. Buquet explained there will be an open area on the 3rd floor for this use; a shared tenant office usage. Dean Nucich explained that the shared office area for tenants will have shared printers, shared cafe and tables to encourage co-working. A lot of research in what amenities tenants want and the age ranges for this research is from 25 to 40 who are entrepreneurs that do not want to sit in their houses or apartments and would like to be around others and possibly share ideas. This area will have polished concrete floors which would be more of a loft/coffee environment. Chairman Wimberly commented that the location will be a hot spot location for someone that doesn't want to be connected to their house, not be bored, and to have interaction with others. Mr. Nucich explained that the trend for these tenants/residents is they want to be a part of a community and have a sense of place to be able to interact and talk with others. Chairman Wimberly asked if the residents can set up a meeting in this area without having to rent out the space, what the process would be for this type of location, and if they would have a time frame at which they can use this office area. • Mr. Nucich explained that it will depend on the uses and various models, where it is located. If the location becomes too popular, then a signup time sheet may be used. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION ;_� �( WORKS HOPIMINUTES -J JULY 13, 2016 RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 4 CommissionerFletcher asked what the average square footage is for the work areas. Mr. Maranan replied 700 - 750 square feel for an office and bedroom. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director asked Mr. Maranan to expand on the design, layout and plotting of the buildings and the uses. Example: a 2-story live/work unit, single unit, unit types. Mr. Maranan comprehensively described the different units/layers horizontally then vertically. Commissioner Munoz asked for more clarification of the office spaces along Haven Avenue. if it was traditional office space or an open work area. Mr. Buquet explained that this was not going to be the traditional type of work space - that this was a unique working area. • Commissioner Fletcher asked if this was going to have a store front appearance. Mr. Buquet explained that it will be a store front area which but they will not be providing a class A or class B office building -this is a unique hybrid mix live/work, co-work, and retail. Commissioner Munoz asked if they are setting an area for the traditional office space around the Haven corridor or if that option will be eliminated altogether. Mr. Buquet explained that it would be dependent on the models that the Commission approves which would create the energy and the different atmosphere. He doesn't want to have vacant spots that are empty but an atmosphere of activity. Commissioner Fletcher asked if someone has a store front office/account/attorney which have many customers, what sound proofing measures are being considered. There can be noisy children which the tenants below/above may be trying to work. He also asked if a tenant from the first floor could have access to the second floor, what access would one have and need. He asked if there were garbage chutes or if one has to take their garage up and down the stairs. Mr. Maranan said they are designing for separate occupants from noisy to quiet sound conditions. He also stated that there are stairs for each unit and if there are different tenants for the levels then there would be a lockout for that area. There are stairs and • elevators depending the area. He commented that there will be trash chutes and recycling chutes. PLANNING COMMISSION } , [jA+�ci � WORKSHOP/MINUTES �J JULY 13, 2016 u� CUCAMONGA Page 5 Commissioner Macias stated that the project was clever and agreed with the applicant that this is a unique project and he said he likes it. He said he is not concerned about the parking but would like to stress that anything that fronts Haven Avenue needs to be really an aesthetic brand of the concept. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said he is not concerned with the parking issue; sometimes it is an issue but at this time his concern is decision making for the significant changes in the specific plan and zoning. He said he needs to understand the larger context and would like to gain more information and look at the long term. He indicated that more effort is needed to be made to better understand, and explain, the potential parking issues associated with mixed use projects. Ms. Burnett, asked the Commission for discussion and feedback regarding Haven Avenue to start the ground work for setting the Development Code changes, overlay changes, and the changes in terms of vision of Haven Avenue, amending the land use on Haven, and envision how that looks. where it belongs, and if we use separations of • existing buildings around existing transit and/or areas categorized for transit. She said an example to look at is the BRT and start thinking about the possibilities. Where we set the Code potentially activates where people and businesses belong. During the process for a later date will be discussing the Code changes/the general changes. Mr. Buquet said the residential use is an eye popping area that will change the view/it is the right type of mixed use to establish the bar. Vice Chairman Oaxaca commented that they want to look at mixed use in the project and understand and look at other locations. He said he wants to become familiar with the short side and long side of development along Haven Avenue. Commissioner Munoz said the architectural plans and amenities are looking good, the only concern is the change in the Development Code and the parking changes. Commissioner Munoz expressed concern regarding the parking because they had received feedback from the City Council about their approval of the mixed use project at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and East Avenue. Mr. Buquet said he understands the Planning Commissioners concerns. He believes the current parking concerns will not be the same for this location and they will be getting their direction from staff and will be adhering to all comments and new regulations. He also stated that the parking will be assigned parking for the residents that will be located there. • Ms. Burnett indicated staff will begin researching and developing parking requirements for mixed use projects and include the Planning Commission and City Council in evaluating the requirements in joint workshops so that everyone is clear on the technical issues. Staff has already started the changes for the Development Code PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOPIM/NUTES RANCHO JULY 13, 2016 CUC.AMONGA Page 6 standards so the changes are implemented before the project comes back to the Commission. She said Staff has internally started working with consultants to have the current and new standards in place. Commissioner Fletcher expressed that he was glad to hear that there will be more workshops on the changes would appreciate joint workshops with the Council for vision changes and Development Code changes so that the Commissioners and City Council share ideas and so they can hear each other's comments. He commented this area was designed to attract major companies and the vision is good for the residents. He said he likes the project and believes that this location is a true mixed use facility and offers a lot of amenities which younger workers will appreciate, work in and live close by. This will attract the major companies, will bring in more revenue and more jobs. He said he likes the design/upscale 5-story building on Haven Avenue. While recognizing the intent and nature of the project, he wants Staff to work towards ensuring that the parking issues are resolved and any conflicts on neighboring properties minimized. • Ms. Burnett stated that the City Engineer is working with staff from the comments of the Mixed Use Training Workshop held in June. The City Engineer will look at the no change zones and would be involved in the implementation of strategy for the adjacent residents, create parking districts, permit parking districts, and have parking permits. Chairman Wimberly commented that this project is out of the box, likes the project, and liked the presentation. He concurred with fellow Commissioners the need to know the standards and the Development Code updates so they know what to approve. Commissioner Fletcher asked with respect to parking if the developer's operators have experience with and what level and what density, economics and experience do they need to consider building underground parking and parking garages. He said he needs to know what the vision of the City is so the Commission can make the proper decisions. Chuck Buquet suggested we talk to Jeff Tumlin, one of the presenters that was at the previous workshop as he is extremely knowledgeable. Ms. Burnett said staff is researching these issues and thresholds. Mike Smith, Senior Planner stated that many developments that are now mixed use have a parking issue. He suggested attending other mixed use workshops so they understand what the commission wants and the standards. He said we will pay attention to how other projects are going so everyone understands for the future. Staff • s aware of the concerns. _1 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKS HOPIMINUTES INC RAN(]„0 JULY 13, 2016 GCCAMONCA Page 7 Next Step(s): Initial submittal of applications for General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment. and Development Review. Final review and action will be by the City Council (due to the General Plan and Zoning Map amendments). Staff will begin researching and developing parking requirements for mixed use projects and include the Planning Commission and City Council in evaluating those requirements in joint workshops. IV. ADJOURNMENT 8:44 p.m. 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary ofthe City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby • certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 7, 2016, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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