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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/09/10 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 10, 2003 Vice Chairman McNiel called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at Cucamonga County Water District, 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Vice Chairman McNiel then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Cristine McPhail, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart ABSENT: Richard Fletcher, Rich Macias STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, Kevin Ennis,Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, L. Dennis Michael, Fire Chief; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Planning Technician; Alan Warren, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, announced that action should be postponed on the minutes of August 27, 2003, because of a lack of quorum of those present at that meeting. He reported that staff had received requests from the applicants for Items C through G and the Workshop for a continuance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No action was taken on the minutes of August 27, 2003. CONSENT CALENDAR A. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-00218 - PETE VOLBEDA - A request to construct a single-family residence at 9026 Laramie Drive in the Very Low Residential District(.1-2 dwelling units per acre) -APN: 1061-811-09. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by McPhail, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER, MACIAS - carried PUBLIC HEARINGS B. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2003-00044- ITO'Y ATIN RESTAURANT-A request to add karaoke entertainment and ballroom dancing at an existing restaurant that,following a floor area expansion, will have a floor area of about 3,300 square feet in the Commercial Office (CO) District of the Foothill Boulevard Districts (Subarea 3) at 9625 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0208-261-48. Mike Smith, Planning Technician, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Romeo Concepcion, Ito'y Atin Restaurant,9625 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, stated his customers requested that he have ballroom dancing because they now travel to West Covina and Los Angeles to dance. He said that 75 percent of his customers like to sing after work. He agreed to adjust his hours of operation in an effort to address concerns raised by nearby residents. He indicated he would change his plans and be closed on Sundays and have Karaoke on Mondays through Wednesdays and ballroom dancing on Thursdays through Saturdays. He stated most of the patrons for ballroom dancing are over 45 and said he wants td add ballroom dancing for the benefit of his parents who are in their 80s. He thought having ballroom dancing on the weekends would eliminate chances of people being loud when leaving after the entertainment. Vice Chairman McNiel observed that staff suggested limiting the hours to no later than 10:00 p.m. during the week and midnight on Fridays on Saturdays. Mr. Concepcion responded that he would like to have Karaoke from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Mondays through Wednesdays and ballroom dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Thursdays , through Saturdays. Commissioner Stewart asked if alcohol is served. Mr. Concepcion replied they serve beer and wine. Commissioner Stewart noted the staff report mentioned private parties and she asked what the plans were in that area. Mr. Concepcion stated they might have retirement lunches or other functions. Commissioner Stewart was concerned that such private parties would create parking problems. She noted that weddings could be 300 people or 100 people in the afternoon for a luncheon would cause problems. She asked how the applicant intended to manage the situation. Mr. Concepcion replied he did not anticipate having that many people attending. He said the events would be held between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, during the hours between lunch and dinner. Karen Brinson, 9666 Hampshire Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated they are concerned about the noise. She feared the doors might be opened because the air conditioning may not work well enough. Michael Brinson,9666 Hampshire Street, Rancho Cucamonga, said the alley is quite small and has a lot of traffic. He said there is also a dirt lot behind his house that is the site of illegal truck parking. He expressed concerns about noise and increased traffic in the alley. Vice Chairman McNiel observed that there had been discussions regarding the hours. Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 10, 2003 Mrs. Brinson said the hours were agreeable Hearing no further testimony, Vice Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart noted the applicant was modifying the hours to dose at 10:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesdays and 11:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and she felt those hours were better for the residents. She indicated she was still concerned about the special events. She observed that if the special events are held between 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., the other businesses will be open and there must either be a limit on the number of people who could attend the special events or alternative-parking arrangements must be made. She suggested reciprocal parking agreements could be pursued with either Carl's Liquor or McDonald's. She asked if the alley will be posted to prohibit parking. Brad Buller, City Planner, noted that the resolution prohibits parking in the alley and posting would be part of that requirement. Commissioner Stewart asked who would be responsible for enforcement. Mr. Buller responded that it is private property so it would be the manager's responsibility unless the applicant works with the Police Department to have it properly posted with permission from the Police Department for enforcement. Commissioner Stewart felt that would be necessary. She observed that the restaurant was recently featured on the Inland Empire food channel and was favorably reviewed. She thought the applicant was being responsive. She noted the item will come back before the Commission for a review in six months. She supported the application with modifications to reflect the hours the applicant proposed, posting of the alley with enforcement from the Police Department, and a limit on the guest size for special events. Vice Chairman McNiel asked the occupancy limit. Mr. Smith stated the restaurant itself is 1,800 square feet. Mr. Buller asked if the Fire Department had set an occupancy limit as yet. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, responded the occupancy load has not been determined as yet. Mr. Smith stated the business is going through a change of occupancy review and Fire and Building and Safety may have additional restrictions on the number of people. Mr. Buller suggested that the issue of special events and their impacts be clarified as much as possible now and at the six-month review. Mr. Coleman noted that the Fire Department thought the new space may accommodate up to 120 people. He said that could seriously overtax the parking situation. Mr. Buller observed that the residents were concerned that doors would be propped open. Commissioner Stewart pointed out that Planning Condition 6 requires that all doors and windows remain closed during entertainment. Mr. Smith also pointed out that Planning Condition 7 also requires that outdoor seating and dining activities will not be permitted at any time. Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 10, 2003 Mr. Buller suggested that the resolution be modified to indicate the hours suggested by the applicant and to require that the alley be posted to prohibit parking with the ability for enforcement by the City's Police Department. Commissioner McPhail felt the proposal was a good compromise. She appreciated the applicant's willingness to work with the neighbors. Vice Chairman McNiel believed that most people attracted to karaoke are pretty low key. He supported the project. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by McPhail,to adopt the resolution approving Entertainment Permit DRC2003-00044 with the modifications with respect to hours and posting of"No Parking"in the alley as outlined above. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER, MACIAS - carried C. ADDENDUM TO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2001 GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2003-00858- FOOTHILL CROSSING, LLC - The review of a Development Agreement for a proposed shopping center of up to 315,000 square feet, that includes in-line retail stores and individual retail pad buildings on 60 acres of land on the southeast and southwest corners of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard within the Regional Related Office/Commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan - APN: 0229-021-62, 63, and 64. Related Files: General Plan Amendment GPA2002-00002, Development Code Amendment DCA2003-00616, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16033, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00839. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in October 2001. The addendum is being prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. D. ADDENDUM TO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2001 GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA2002-00002- O & S HOLDINGS, LLC - A request to amend the General Plan Transportation Section of Chapter III to re-designate portions of Day Creek Boulevard south of Foothill Boulevard from a Secondary Street to a Collector Street and Modified Collector Street-APN: 0229-021-62, 63, and 64. Related Files: Development Code Amendment DRC2003-00616,Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16033, Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00839, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00858. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in October 2001. The addendum is being prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Continued from August 27, 2003) E. ADDENDUM TO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2001 GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2003-00616-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-A request to amend Chapter 17.30 of the Development Code to re-designate the Industrial Districts Subarea 8 portion of Day Creek Boulevard south of Foothill Boulevard, east of Rochester Avenue from a Secondary Street to a Modified Local Collector Street - APN: 0229-021-20, 34, 47, 53, 54, and 55. Related Files: General Plan Amendment GPA2002-00002,Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16033,Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00839,and Development Agreement DRC2003-00858. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in October 2001. The addendum is being prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Continued from August 27, 2003) F. ADDENDUM TO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2001 GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16033-O&S Planning Commission Minutes -4- September 10, 2003 HOLDINGS, LLC-A request to subdivide 60 acres of land into 12 parcels and pubic right-of-way dedication as part of a proposed shopping center on the southeast and southwest corners of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard within the Regional Related Office/Commercial district of the Victoria Community Plan-APN:0229-021-62,63,and 64. Related files: General Plan Amendment GPA2002-00002, Development Code Amendment DCA2003-00616, Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00839, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00858. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in October 2001. The addendum is being prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Continued from August 27, 2003) G. ADDENDUM TO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2001 GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00839— O & S HOLDINGS, LLC-The review of the site plan and architectural elevations fora proposed shopping center of up to 315,000 square feet, including in-line retail stores and individual retail pad buildings, on 60 acres of land on the southeast and southwest corners of Foothill Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard within the Regional Related Office/Commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan -APN: 0229-021-62, 63, and 64. Related Files: General Plan Amendment GPA2002-00002, Development Code Amendment DCA2003-00616, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16033, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00858. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified in October 2001. The addendum is being prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Vice Chairman McNiel noted that the applicant requested the items be continued to September 24, 2003. He opened the public hearing. There were no comments at this time. Motion: Moved by McPhail, seconded by Stewart, to continue Addendum to City of Rancho Cucamonga 2001 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and Development Agreement DRC2003-00858, General Plan Amendment GPA2002-00002, Development Code Amendment DRC2003-00616, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16033, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00653 to September 24, 2003. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER, MACIAS - carried H. MODIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00653 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to modify the original carport structure and site plan for approved Fire Station No. 173 on 2.46 acres of land located in the Low-Medium Residential District(4-8 dwelling units per acre)of the Victoria Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and the Southern Pacific Rail Road right-of-way-APN: 1089-031-18. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 91-08. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Kid Coury,Associate Planner, presented the staff report and suggested a revision to the resolution to clarify the environmental findings. Vice Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. L. Dennis Michael appreciated staffs assistance. Hearing no further testimony, Vice Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -5- September 10, 2003 Commissioner Stewart commented that she and Commissioner McPhail were on the Design Review Committee and the project was not problematic. Commissioner McPhail expressed appreciation for the changes in the landscape plan. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by McPhail to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Modification to Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00653 with the modification suggested by staff to clarify the environmental findings. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLETCHER, MACIAS -carried PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time, COMMISSION BUSINESS Brad Buller, City Planner, reiterated that there will be a Planning Commission workshop on Friday, September 26,2003, commencing at 8:00 a.m. He said they will meet at City Hall and the workshop will include a field trip. Mr. Buller also indicated he talked to Randall Lewis and he is planning to attend an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss development. Mr. Buller reminded the Commissioners about the mall groundbreaking at 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2003. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by McPhail, carried 3-0-2 (Fletcher, Macias absent), to adjourn. Vice Chairman noted that the scheduled workshop had been continued to an unspecified date. Respectfully submitted, i vim%! S -tary i Planning Commission Minutes -6- September 10, 2003