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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/10/26 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting October 26, 2011 Vice Chairman Howdyshell called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:20 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, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: Lou Munoz STAFF PRESENT: Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary • • ANNOUNCEMENTS None . *• * * * APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca,4-0-1 (Munoz absent)to approve the minutes of October 12, 2011. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2011-00852-PETER A.WRIGHT-A request to establish an Entertainment Permit to allow for karaoke within an existing Bar (Type 48 ABC License), located at 8108 San Bernardino Road. APN: 0207-111-11-0000. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project entails the minor operational changes to an existing bar, and there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, she closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher said that it appears to be a routine request and perhaps this is just a housekeeping request to keep the business up to date with our current regulations. He said there is no indication of apparent problems, and he had no problem with adding Karaoke. Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said the addition of Karaoke is allowing them to continue business as usual, and he had no problem with the request. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said she appreciated the thorough report. She said she was glad to see the food offerings and the photos of the business. She noted there are no bad incident reports,they have had a good track record over the years and adding the entertainment to their business is a great thing. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Entertainment Permit DRC2011-00852. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MUNOZ - carried * * * * * B. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC201 1-00070-MERITAGE HOMES- The architectural design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for the build out of 81 single-family lots on approximately 43.3 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road - APN: 1087-201-01 thru 07, 1087-201-13 thru 40, 1087-191-01 thrul5, 0226-792-15, 0226-792-20 thru 24, 0226-792-29 thru 38, 0226-782-01 thru 11, and 0226-782-12 thru 15. Related File: Tract 16324. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004 (State Clearinghouse No. 2003111057), and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Stephanie Carter, Meritage homes, 1250 Corona Pointe Court, Suite 250, Corona,thanked staff for getting them through the process quickly and efficiently. Vice Chairman Howdyshell complimented Meritage Homes for working towards completing this project; the existing neighborhood will be pleased because the property has been barren for some time. She said the single-story plan is wonderful. Vice Chairman Howdyshell closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher said that with respect to the size of the homes; he said he thinks the homes are still quite substantial in size. He said the slightly smaller home product also allows for more room on the lot. He said it is a nice product for the community. Planning Commission Minutes -2- October 26, 2011 Commissioner Wimberly said he worked with Meritage at DRC. He thanked them for making the requested changes and he looks forward to the project to be in place. Commissioner Oaxaca added that the adjacent residents will be happy to see this completed and he was glad to see that the new product has incorporated consistent design features that will blend with the existing homes and the neighbors will appreciate that. . Vice Chairman Howdyshell agreed and said that they looked at the architectural design of the existing homes and did a good job integrating the new homes with the existing neighborhood. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Development Design Review DRC2011-00070. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE • ABSENT: MUNOZ - carried * * * * * PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent),to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:33 p.m. espectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: Planning Commission Minutes -3- October 26, 2011