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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/09/28 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA IPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 28, 2011 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:03 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, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director ANNOUNCEMENTS None • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell,carried 5-0, to approve the Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 24, 2011. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve the Regular meeting minutes of September 14, 2011. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve the Adjourned Workshop meeting minutes of September 14, 2011. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00352- GENSLER FOR CHASE BANK-A proposal to demolish an existing retail building of 6,600 square feet and construct a bank of 4,207 square feet with remote drive-thru ATM kiosks within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at 10598 Base Line Road at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1 076-481-35. Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2011-00041,Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00683, and Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2011-00668. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. B. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2011-00683 - GENSLER FOR CHASE BANK -A request to remove trees in conjunction with a proposal to construct a bank of 4,207 square feet with remote drive-thru ATM kiosks at 10598 Base Line Road located within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road; APN: 1076-481-35. Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2011-00041. Mike Smith,Associate Planner, gave the staff report. No comments were received about the project from the public. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing. Jorge Cely of Gensler Architects for chase Bank stated that the Planning staff and the other departments were all very helpful and that with that help they were able to bring a project to the Commission that is ready to go. Chairman Munoz closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said she particularly likes the layout because all three buildings face Base Line Road and that is a good thing for the commercial center design, tenant visibility and customer traffic. Commissioner Oaxaca said he was glad to receive the color renderings. He said in his review of the 111 project he saw the challenge to update the design and he appreciated the balance shown where the applicant tried to maintain what is existing and still give a more modern aspect to the design. He said they also maintained the continuity with the existing buildings and he also liked the buildings that are facing Base Line Road. Commissioner Wimberly said he favors the design as well. He said the applicant managed to produce a design that compliments the current structures, maintained the colors and also worked with the trees and their placement. He said he looks forward to seeing the project completed. Commissioner Fletcher said he has no concerns about the proposed project as he likes the design, orientation of the buildings, and the project proposal fits in well with what is already there. Chairman Munoz said he appreciated working with the applicant. He said he appreciates the fact that Chase Bank is opening branches all over town instead of closing them and he is glad they are renovating and maintaining the level of design. He said the new look should help increase customer traffic in the center. He thanked the architect for being sensitive to/and mitigating the potential headlight impacts on the adjacent neighborhood. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Development Review DRC2011-00352 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00683. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 28, 2011 PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Fletcher announced and invited everyone to attend the annual Chamber of Commerce Vintners' Celebration to be held on October 21, 2011 at the Double Tree Hotel. He said tickets may be obtained through the Chamber of Commerce. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Oaxaca seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ames R. Troyer, AICP Secretary • Approved: October 12, 2011 1 . Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 28, 2011