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Home My WebLink About2008/07/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 9, 2008 Chairman Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:05 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: Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Pam Stewart; Ray Wimberly ABSENT: Richard Fletcher STAFF PRESENT: James Markman, City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Denise Sink, Office Specialist II; Mike Smith, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-1-1 (Howdyshell abstain, Fletcher absent), to approve the minutes of June 11, 2008. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-01051 -CALVARY CHAPEL - A request to establish a private, parochial school within the Multi-purpose room of 17,733 square feet at an existing church complex of about 4 acres in the Office Park (OP) District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 10700 Town Center Drive - APN: 077 422 14. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00290. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Howdyshell asked if the floor plan presented indicates fixed walls or if they are movable. Mr. Smith stated the plan did not clearly indicate that but that he would defer the question to the applicant. • He noted that the overall occupancy of the building is based upon the total square footage of the building. Chairman Stewart opened the public hearing. Mike Eddy, Assistant Pastor for Calvary Chapel reported that the walls are fixed and not of the movable variety. He expressed many thanks to Mike Smith for his help during the review process. Larry McNiel, 7482 Alta Cuesta Drive, remarked that he was a member of the Design Review Committee in 2002 when the church first underwent the Development Review process. He said that the DRC at that time made sure that it was a nice building,that there was sufficient parking etc. He said he now attends the church and that the church is active in providing services to life/safety personnel in times of tragedy or disaster. He remarked that the church now has need of 3 services and that this school facility will be for the many children in their congregation. Chairman Stewart closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz remarked that the staff report and resolution address all the concems related • to parking, a safe spot for the drop off and pick up of children. He moved approval. Commissioner Howdyshell said she is pleased that staff gave the project a good look. She said the community needs these services that will be provided by this development and that she likes the layout shown on the floorplan. Commissioner Wimberly agreed that it is a usable layout and that it does serve the community. He said it appears the concems have been resolved. Chairman Stewart reported that she too was on the DRC in 2002 and that they took the time and effort to review their master plan and that future growth was planned into it including the parking. She said this is an example of good planning. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Non-Construction Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-01051 as presented by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER - carried B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00283-EL LOCO CANTINA(FORMERLY FELIPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT)-A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval and in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider modifications of the approved Conditional Use Permit. The subject restaurant is located in the Masi Plaza commercial center at 11815 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-011-38 - CONTINUANCE REQUESTED C. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2007-00284 - EL LOCO CANTINA (FORMERLY FELIPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT)-A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval and in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider revocation of the approved Entertainment Permit. The subject restaurant is located in the Masi Plaza commercial center at 11815 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-011-38 - CONTINUANCE REQUESTED Chairman Stewart read the item descriptions into the record and then announced the legal counsel representing the ownership of the business have requested a continuance to August 13,2008. She asked for a motion for the request. Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 9, 2008 Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Munoz,to grant the request to continue the item to the August 13, 2008 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER - carried PUBLIC COMMENTS Cyrus Hojjaty, 10650 Church Street, commented on the need for the City to consider sustainable development and to conserve resources and that the City should be more diverse in design and foster walk-ability because of the heavy consumption and cost of fossil fuels. He said he has an interest in City Planning and new urbanism development. ♦ R ♦ 4 COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENT Commissioner Munoz commented that the new updated General Plan will address the issues of sustainability and that Mr. Hojjaty is invited to participate in the process. He said he agrees with recognizing the need for considering sustainability. Chairman Stewart echoed the comment and presented the speaker with a flyer announcing an invitation to become a Visioneer for the General Plan Update. Chairman Stewart reported that selections for the Trails Committee would be made at the next meeting on July 23, 2008. D. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Stewart noted that Vice Chairman Fletcher has expressed the desire to no longer be an alternate for the committee. She added that she would like to remain on the committee. Commissioner Munoz agreed that serving on the DRC requires some experience. He recommended Commissioner Wimberly as the alternate. Commissioner Howdyshell supported the suggestion and said that the transition is vital. The Commissioners agreed that Chairman Stewart and Commissioner Munoz would remain on the DRC and Commissioner Wimberly would serve as Alternate. E. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS Chairman Stewart commented that she must step down. She noted that Vice Chairman Fletcher said he would like to serve as Chairman. She suggested Commissioner Munoz serve as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Wimberly voiced his agreement and Commissioners Howdyshell and Munoz concurred. The Commission agreed that the new Chairman would be Rich Fletcher and Vice Chairman would be Lou Munoz. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 9, 2008 F. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman Stewart noted that she requested that the similar HPC appointment be considered in conjunction with this appointment because she believes that one person could do both. She asked if there was any particular reason why two people were requested. She said she would like to serve in this capacity. Commissioner Munoz commented that it would be best to have someone with much experience serve. He asked what the reason was for the request for two rather than one. James Markman, City Attorney, remarked that no logic was given but a selection of two is the direction. Commissioner Howdyshell stated she would like to serve as the representative for the Historic Preservation Commission on the GPAC. Commissioner Wimberly recommended Chairman Stewart represents the Planning Commission on the GPAC. The Commissioners agreed that Pam Stewart would represent the Planning Commission on the GPAC and that Frances Howdyshell would represent the Historic Preservation Commission on the GPAC. * * * * * ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Stewart, carried 4-0-1, to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ja ser, AICP Secretary Approved: July 23, 2008 1 Planning Commission Minutes -4- July 9, 2008