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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/08/22 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting August 22, 2012 Chairman Howdyshell called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:04 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: Francisco Oaxaca STAFF PRESENT: Steven Flower,Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler,Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jeff Bloom, Interim Planning Director ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-1-1 (Oaxaca absent, Munoz abstain), to approve the minutes of August 8, 2012. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00181 - CHARLIE BUQUET-A request to operate a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment on 2.75 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route - APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related File: Development Review DRC2012-00182. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 Exemption — Infill Development projects). B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00182-CHARLIE BUQUET- A request to construct in phases a sales and leasing facility for heavy equipment on 2.75 acres of land within the General Industrial District(Subarea 8), located at 13073 Arrow Route-APN: 0229-141-06 and 07. Related File: Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00181. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 Exemption — Infill Development projects). Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the CEQA findings support a Class 32 exemption because it is compatible with the General Plan; the site is less than 5 acres; it is of no value as habitat to endangered species; there are no significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be served by all required utilities and public services. Charlie Buquet, 7375 Day Creek Boulevard stated he represents the applicant. He noted that the applicant cleaned up site and the new use will be more sustainable with many site improvements. He said he agrees with the conditions of approval. Chairman Howdyshell complimented staff for the good work and noted the great improvements and landscaping. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no comment, she closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he is glad to see the City work with the applicant on coordinating/phasing the street improve to coincide with city improvements. Commissioner Munoz noted that he worked with the applicant on this project and the project came to us mostly done. He said it will be a good addition to that part of town. • Commissioner Wimberly agreed. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for DRC2012-00181 and DRC2012-00182. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: OAXACA, - carried C. TRAIL ABANDONMENT DRC2009-00848 - DAVID FAJARDO - A request to abandon two portions of a Local Feeder Trail that lead from the trail between residences onto Ranch Gate Road in the Very Low Residential District. The two portions of trail are between 5272 & 5278 Ranch Gate Road and one completely on the south side of 5340 Ranch Gate Road -APNs: 1061-021-02; 1061-021-03; 1061-031-04. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5 Exemption - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the homeowners did their homework and helped staff with the exhibits. r. a w w A 5-minute recess was taken for technical difficulties. Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no public comment, she closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said this is a good resolution to keep from impacting residents. He moved to recommend adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Wimberly also concurred with the staff recommendation. Planning Commission Minutes -2- August 22, 2012 Vice Chairman Fletcher also said he is in favor. He commented that this application appears so simple, but went on for years requiring staff time and expense. Chairman Howdyshell agreed that the residents have endured a lot, and the trail abandonment makes common sense. • Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Munoz, to adopt the Resolution Recommending approval of Trail Abandonment DRC2009-00848 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: OAXACA, - carried NEW BUSINESS D. REVIEW OF AN UPDATE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND RELATED PROCEDURES Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary presented the staff report. She summarized the goals of the new regulations and outlined the benefits of the proposed agenda format. Steven Flower,Assistant City Attorney asked that a phrase be changed on page D-12, Section 3- Meetings of the draft regulations. He said the sentence should read, "Meetings of the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission may be held concurrently", as this includes the Historic Preservation Commission and allows that they may at times hold a meeting separately. Commissioner Munoz felt the new regulations are not much different than the current ones and supported the update. Commissioner Wimberly said the new order of business and agenda format should provide a smoother meeting. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he goes along with incorporating the policy of a 3 year term limit on the chairmanship. In response to Commissioner Munoz, Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said in accordance with the Brown Act,the public is to be given an opportunity to comment before any agendized items are acted upon and this is one reason to move public comment forward on the agenda. He said multiple items can be voted upon at once on the Consent Calendar following public comment. Chairman Howdyshell said she likes the new format, particularly the merging of the two meetings at once. She said this should be clearer for those wanting to address the Commission. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher,to adopt the new Administrative Regulations. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: OAXACA, - carried Planning Commission Minutes -3- August 22, 2012 • PUBLIC COMMENTS None • R R 1 M COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Munoz thanked Ms. Schrader for the great report. Commissioner Wimberly thanked staff for their efforts at every meeting of the Commission. Vice Chairman Fletcher noted that with respect to the Trail Abandonment item that 3 different jurisdictions/agencies had to be consulted and coordinated and therefore he could see how it might take so long. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca absent), to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Approved: September 26, 2012 x er lid Planning Commission Minutes -4- August 22, 2012