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Home My WebLink About2017/02/08 - Minutes - PC-HPCFEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca X Vice Chairman Macias X Commissioner Fletcher A Excused/medical Commissioner Munoz X Commissioner Wimberly X Additional staff present: Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The 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 embers of the audience. This is a professional businessmeeting 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 C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Planning Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Commissioner for discussion. C1. Consideration and approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 25, 2017 Moved by Munoz seconded by Macias carried 3-0-1-1 (Fletcher absent. Wimberly abstain) to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 25. 2017. Page 1 of 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA D. 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 or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. D1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2016-00960 — JAIME CAMPOS — A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved 3-lot Tentative Parcel Map (SUBTPM18626) . located at the southeast corner of Lemon Avenue and Day Lily Court at 9923 Lemon Avenue — APN:0201-902-16. 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 15 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15315) exemption, which covers minor land division of four or fewer parcels. Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Jaime Campos, the applicant, had nothing to add. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Fletcher absent) to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Time Extension DRC2016-00960. Because the items are related. D2-D6 were heard concurrently. D2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT19918 — RC1 HOMES — A request to subdivide 1.01 acres of land for condominium purposes related to the site plan and architectural review of a proposed 8-unit multi -family development in the Low Medium (LM) District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74; Related Files: Design Review DRC2014- 00732, Minor Exception DRC2016-00657, Minor Exception DRC2016-00658 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00310. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. , Page 2 of 6 • FEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA D3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00732 — RC1 HOMES — A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 8-unit multi -family development on a 1.01 acre parcel of land in the Low Medium (LM) District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74; Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918, Minor Exception DRC2016-00657, Minor Exception DRC2016-00658 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00310. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00657— RC1 HOMES — A request to reduce the required street side setbacks by up to 10 percent related to the site plan and architectural review of a proposed 8-unit multi -family development on a 1.01 acre parcel of land in the Low Medium (LM) District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located . at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74; Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918, Design Review DRC2014-00732, Minor Exception DRC2016-00658 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00310. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-00658— RC1 HOMES — A request to increase the maximum permitted line wall height by up to 2 feet related to the site plan and architectural review of a proposed 8-unit multi -family development on a 1.01 acre parcel of land in the Low Medium (LM) District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74; Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918, Design Review DRC2014-00732, Minor Exception DRC2016-00657 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00310. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2015-00310 — RC1 HOMES — A request to remove 2 trees related to the site plan and architectural review of a proposed 8-unit multi -family development on a 1.01 acre parcel of land in the Low Medium (LM) District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74; Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918, Design Review DRC2014-00732, Minor Exception DRC2016-00657 and Minor Exception DRC2016-00658. 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. He noted modified language added to the CEQA section of the Resolutions of approval pertinent to the Tract Map and Design Review found in Section 4b of those resolutions. He said the change is a result of a letter received from South Coast Air Quality Management Page 3 of 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA District dated February 7. 2017. He noted the revised language in Condition #10 of the Air Quality section actually strengthens the mitigation measures already in place. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing not no public comment, he closed the public hearing. Mike McDonald, representing the applicant said Mr. van der Zwaag was great to work with. Moved by Macias, seconded by Wimberly to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918, Design Review DRC2014-00732, Minor Exception DRC2016- 00657, Minor Exception DRC2016-00658 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-00310. The Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts was adopted as amended with the strengthened Air Quality condition #10. The stronger language is also reflected in the . resolutions and Initial Study Parts II and Ill. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz reported on the discussion held at the January 20th meeting of the League of California Cities regarding challenges for funding transportation related infrastructure. He offered the following talking points of the discussion: • Comprehensive transportation reform and funding package is needed • Basic repair and maintenance can no longer be ignored • Gas tax (one revenue source for infrastructure)remains unchanged since 1994 and revenue from it has fallen due to more efficient vehicles • Residents expect well -maintained roads -current condition is dangerous/new funding needed • A $6 billion proposal would create 500, 000+ jobs, stimulate the economy and make roads safe. • Commissioner Munoz reported that similar transportation funding proposals SB1 and AB1 have been introduced with an approximate S6 billion annual with about S2.2 billion going to local streets and roads. • The proposals offer opportunity for all sides to negotiate before sending a package to the Governor • The League continues to help advance the discussion and acknowledges the work needed to ga4 the 213 vote in each legislative chamber Page 4 of 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA • The League will provide cities the tools needed to advocate when the legislature is closer to reaching a deal. Chairman Oaxaca noted that the issue of transportation funding has been on the table for years and that much of the needed work is deferred maintenance that just gets worse from year to year- it becomes harder to resolve and more expensive as time goes by. Commissioner Munoz responded noted the PC/ (pavement condition index) average for our roads is at 65 (an at risk level) COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Wimberly announced the upcoming VIP "Sneak Peak" of the new 2nd floor at the Library at • 5.30 PM, February 16. F. ADJOURNMENT 7: 25 PM I, 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 Thursday, February 02, 2017, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. IS/ Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION RW The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire Page 5 of 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,662 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. Page 6 of 6