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Home My WebLink About2018/01/10 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPC JANUARY 10, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M.* - CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca X 7:15 P.M. Vice Chairman Macias A Commissioner Guglielmo X Commissioner Munoz Commissioner Wimberly _X B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS • This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning Commission on any item listed or not 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 individual 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 C. DISCUSSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION C1. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2017-00885 - LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. - A request for a Pre-Application Review of a proposed recreation/community building of 10,769 square feet and open space amenities on 3 parcels with a combined area of 1.94 acres within the Empire Lakes Specific Plan, Planning Area 1, located north of 4th Street, south of 6th Street, west of Milliken Avenue, and east of Utica/Cleveland Avenues. The specific location of the project site is at the southeast corner of 6th Street and The Vine.; APN: 0210-082-92. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114, Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015- • 00040, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20073. Mike Smith, Senior Planner introduced the workshop item for a proposed recreation building at the Resort-Phase 1C. It will be private and gated for the use of the for-sale property owners in Phase 18. Page 1 of 4 f C'� t ' JANUARY 10, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Public access will lead to the tunnel at the north side of the project side. He noted contemporary architecture is largely acceptable and that this design incorporates 360-degree architecture that will be visible horn 6m Street. He said there is-movement of the wall planes and it is an interesting building design. Bill Kennedy, representing the applicant's team said the facility will serve the for-sale dwelling owners both north and south of 6`" Street and that there will be another facility further south for rental unit residents. Cathy Baranger, of WHA Architects said she worked on the specific plan and analyzed the design for consistency with the plan-using materials such as non-fadhrg wood tiles and high-quality windows. Mr. Kennedy provident samples of the exterior stucco and noted the wood tile (2 variations) will be used • both on the pool area pathway to the ION and on vertical surfaces of the building. He noted the large rectangular cream-colored stone will be used for building cladding. He reviewed the Interior spaces of the building plans. Commissioner Gughelrno asked if the public art will be at a fixed location. Mr. Kennedy said there is an entrance piece proposed but will require levels of review. He said there are 5 panels that are flexible-any medium can be used. they are replaceable and removable. He said the replacement program needs to be developed. Commissioner Guglielmo asked if the pool has a "beach entry"and if the dog area is separate from the pool area. Mr. Kennedy replied affirmatively and noted the pool entry tapers and then meets the lap pool entry; there is a gradual increase of depth. He said there is pool fencing and there are two dog-washing stations that are separate from each other and have dedicated perimeter fencing. Chairman Oaxaca asked for final Commission comments. Commissioner Munoz said it is good work for a first shot-well done. Commissioner Oaxaca said the applicant did a very nice job, they articulated the specific plan well with design and material choices. He said great job by the tearn and we would expect no less going forward. Commissioner Munoz said he likes how the architecture wraps in to the site location and works into the • ION. Page 2 of 4 ,�..�... c ice' _9: �.,IF "y'. ,. S ��:.�_ Z..�c9s�-"'^^i,«•`.' - �' • JANUARY 10, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Guglielrno said it looks great. He likes the modern look and appreciates the provision for the taxi station. Mr. Kennedy said it fits with the overall development concept (use of fewer vehicles, walkability, use of public transiUMetrolink). He said they plan to provide more of these stops elsewhere in The Resort as they will be useful getting people to the train. He said they also plan to install 3 charging stations. D. ADJOURNMENT 7:45 P.M. • 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 January 4, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 17s Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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 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 Page 3 of 4 F ,N All J` 0 a, JANUARY 10, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 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 Plannin Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These document 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 $2,725 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 4 of 4