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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/07/11 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 11, 2012 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:32 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, Francisco Oaxaca, ABSENT: Ray Wimberly STAFF PRESENT: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS None - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-1-1 (Howdyshell abstain,Wimberly absent), to approve the minutes of June 13, 2012. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. NON CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00057-THOMAS WINERY PLAZA - SSB PARTNERS INC. - A request to operate a full service restaurant and bar with outdoor eating areas and entertainment within a historic building at the Thomas Winery Plaza located in Subarea 2 of the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard District at 8916 Foothill Boulevard—APN: 0208-101-23. Related Files: Entertainment Permit DRC2012- 00058 and Minor Development Review DRC2012-00696. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities B. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2012-00058-SSB PARTNERS INC. -A request to provide live entertainment such as a disc jockey, bands and dancing at a full service restaurant and bar with outdoor dining in the Thomas Winery Plaza located in Subarea 2 of the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard District at 8916 Foothill Boulevard—APN: 0208- 101-23. Related Files: Non Construction Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00057 and Minor Development Review DRC2012-00696. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,existing facilities. C. MINOR DEVELOMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00696 - SSB PARTNERS INC. - A request to construct a second outdoor eating area that is 1,093 square feet located on the north side of the building at a proposed restaurant and bar in the Thomas Winery Plaza in the Specialty Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard District(Subarea 2)at 8916 Foothill Boulevard. APN: 0208-101-23. Related Files: Non Construction Conditional Use Permit, DRC2012-00057 and Entertainment Permit DRC2012-00058. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. He gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) summarizing the project application. He said no calls of concern regarding the application have been received. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and invited the applicant to speak. Bobby Bedi, said he is appearing on behalf of his two partners. He said they want their concept to help the both the restaurant and the center as the tenant space has been vacant for over 4 years. He thanked Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, and the Planning team for their assistance. Singh Sartaj said he was under the impression the City was going to move the conveyor belt. Larry Henderson, a 22 year resident, cited his concerns regarding the historical resources, alcohol service,the apparent non-defined boundaries of the dance floor and big screen tvs. He said this will give a totally different atmosphere than prior tenants. He said the type of entertainment proposed is very open and the business-may be more like a night club. He predicted that within 6 months there would be alcohol related problems. He said the applicant should be made aware they are responsible for what may happen outside in their parking lot. Ed Dietl, a 40 year resident said he is excited someone is going into the building and keeping the outside design similar to what it was as it is the oldest winery in California. Money comes from alcohol sales and he said he has known the owners for years and they are familiar with this type of business. Chairman Munoz closed public hearing. Mr. Bedi said he will not run it like a nightclub; it will be a nice sports bar and food will be the focus. He said after 9:30pm it will be for 21 years of age and over. He said he would work with staff to be sure everyone is on the same page. Chairman Munoz asked him to respond to the question about the dance floor. Mr. Bedi said it is about 200 square feet and they do not intend to move the seating to create a larger area. Steven Flower,Assistant City Attorney noted the floor plan on A-B-C page 9 should add a stipulation that the dance floor is 187 square feet. He suggested the condition of approval on Page A-B-C 30 Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 11, 2012 says the artifacts need to be maintained on site. He said language about where on site could be added if the Commission desires it. He said the applicant agreed to store it in the attic. Mr Beddi said the Historic society(HPARC) asked to have it moved to another winery so it can be seen. He said they are agreeable to either option. Chairman Munoz said staff prefers to store it on site to preserve the historical integrity. Mr. Beddi said it will have to be broken down to 3 pieces to get it up there. Jeff Bloom, Interim Planning Director noted the weight, structure, and strength of the attic are issues. He suggested that we keep the language "stored on site" and then staff can work out the mechanics with the Building Official. He said it is better to leave this in staffs collective hands. Chairman Munoz said he would like to include one of our historic preservation staff to be part of the decision. Commissioner Oaxaca asked if dismantling an artifact to move it triggers other further review. Mr. Bloom said that is what we are trying to avoid and it deserves to be handled technically. He said it is our intent to preserve it intact. Mr. Flower said if it required total destruction or reassembly it may trigger the need for a Certificate of Appropriateness. He said to amend Condition #11 on Page 30 add, "The conveyor may be ' moved from its current location with the approval and consultation of the Planning Director and the Building Official." Commissioner Fletcher said he supports the idea of leaving it up to staff and the Director; keeping it on site or elsewhere does not really matter to him. He said he has been there and the concerns about structural support are probably valid. He said he would not be opposed to moving it offsite, but it is important to identify it where it is. Mr. Bloom said the goal is to accommodate the restaurant while preserving and not interfering as much as possible with the historic fabric of the building; the goal is to keep it intact. He said the Building Official and the structural Engineer had concerns about stability. Chairman Munoz closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher disclosed that he has known Sartaj Singh for many years. He said he has no concerns about operating this business. He said the adaptive reuse and preserving the exterior and interior is good and this is good for the west side. He noted if future problems occur and are not corrected, it will be brought back to the Commission for review. Commissioner Oaxaca said he is comfortable with the project as the owners operate their other successful restaurant in the same center. He noted this business is a higher level of responsibility. He thanked them for their faith in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said they have a big investment and years in the community. She said she is sure the applicants are aware of issues that occurred with other similar businesses and they know what is expected. She expressed support of the project. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 11, 2012 Chairman Munoz said ditto to all the comments. He said he is comfortable with this. He said the adaptive reuse is appreciated. He said he is sensitive to the concerns. He went on record to say this Commission is ready to address any/all issues following this approval. He said he is confident about how this owner runs his establishments and he asked them to please read the conditions and know what is expected. He expressed support. Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00057, Entertainment Permit DRC2012-00058 and Minor Development Review DRC2012-00696 with a stipulation that the dance floor is 187 square feet and to amend Condition #11 on page A-B-C 30 as noted in the discussion. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, NOES: NONE ABSENT: WIMBERLY -carried .. . .. NEW BUSINESS D. SELECTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OFFICER POSITIONS Motion: Moved byFletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1, to continue the item to the July 25, 2012 meeting date. E. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Motion: Moved byFletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1, to continue the item to the July 25, 2012 meeting date. F. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TRAILS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Motion: Moved byFletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1, to continue the item to the July 25, 2012 meeting date. . .. . * PUBLIC COMMENTS None . . .. . COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS None ... . . Planning Commission Minutes -4- July 11, 2012 ADJOURNMENT ' Motion: Moved by Fletcher,seconded by Howdyshell,carried 4-0-1 (Wimberly absent),to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to a workshop held in the Rains Room. The workshop adjourned at 9:53 p.m. and those minutes appear separately. Approved: July 25, 2012 1 1 Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 11, 2012