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Home My WebLink About2003/04/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting April 9, 2003 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 Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman McNiel then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attomey; Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner, Rick Fisher, Contract Planner, Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Kevin Frajlach, Planning Aide; Donald Granger,Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Brent Le Count,Associate Planner; Jan Reynolds, Redevelopment Agency Analyst; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Diane Williams, City Council Member; Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner IANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, announced that the City Council held interviews for Planning Commissioners on Tuesday, April 8 and they appointed Cristine McPhail and Rich Fletcher. He stated they would be seated at the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Buller asked that Item B be pulled from the Consent Calendar to be heard in connection with Item C under Public Hearings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, carried 2-0-0-1 (Macias abstain), to approve the minutes of March 26, 2003. CONSENT CALENDAR A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-01005- HUNTER-A design review for a proposed 5,599 square foot single family residence on .56 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Bridle Place, south of Ringstem Drive- APN: 1074-551-21. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00929—G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC-A request to construct eight office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. Chairman McNiel noted that Item B was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias,to adopt Item A of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00929—G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC PUBLIC HEARINGS C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00929—G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC-A request to construct eight office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route-APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. He remarked that staff received a letter from the operator of an automobile repair business on the east side of Utica Avenue, expressing concem regarding fugitive dust during construction. He stated the applicant met with the gentleman and agreed to apply excess water to alleviate any problems. He noted that a special condition requires the developer to post signs indicating the local businesses are open during construction. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Wayne Litman, G & L Commercial, LLC, 3419 Via Lido, #438, Newport Beach, indicated the buildings will be constructed with separate roof systems, utilities, etc. with the intent is to sell the buildings to individual owners. He said they would have a business owners' association. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Macias felt it is a good project. Commissioner Stewart believed the project has a unique design. Chairman McNiel felt it is an attractive building. Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolutions approving Development Review DRC2002-00929 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16071. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Planning Commission Minutes -2- April 9, 2003 D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT15982- RANCHO CUCAMONGA 685, LLC - A residential subdivision of 64 single family lots on 27.22 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located north of Wilson Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard -APN: 0225-071-66 and 67. Related files: General Plan Amendment GPA 00-05 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment ENSPA 00-02. Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Jerry Gahan, Rancho Cucamonga 685, LLC, 5109 East La Palma Avenue, Suite D,Anaheim,stated this is the final tract. He noted they were permitted to have 68 lots, but they reduced it to 64 in order to allow larger lots. He thanked staff for assistance in processing and agreed with the conditions. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart noted that it is an in-fill project under the prior Development Agreement. She supported the project. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT15982. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16431 -MANNING HOMES - A request to subdivide 3.92 acres of land into 15 single family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwellings per acre) located at the southeast corner of Lemon Avenue and Berkshire Street—APN: 0201-252-34, 35, and 36. Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report and indicated staff was recommending deletion of Standard Condition M.1 requiring that the separate parcels be combined into one parcel as the condition was inadvertently placed in the resolution. Commissioner Stewart asked for clarification regarding the rear yard storm drain system. Dan James, Associate Engineer, stated that because of the grade, there would be inlets and a drainage system within the rear yards of some of lots to connect to the storm drain in the street. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Jim Manning, Manning Homes, 20151 S.W. Birth, #150, Newport Beach, concurred with the staff report and conditions. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Macias felt it is a straightforward project. Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16431 as amended by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: Planning Commission Minutes -3- April 9, 2003 AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried F. VARIANCE DRC2003-00126-SHIPPS/APODACA-A request to reduce the required lot width for corner lot from 70 to 60 feet in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 8368 Arrow Route - APN: 0207-182-14. Related File Lot Line Adjustment SUBLLA540. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. The applicant was present but did not have any comments. Hearing no other testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart commented that the action merely puts on paper what currently exists. Chairman McNiel agreed it should be done to clear up the paperwork. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution approving Variance DRC2003-00126. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried G. FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-02 - FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT- A request to amend the Development Agreement for the Victoria Gardens Regional Center to establish a 30-foot height limit for parking lot and private street light poles- APN: 0227-161-48 and 49; 0227-171-36;0227-201-35 and 45 thru 48; and 0227-211-30 and 39 thru 43. Brent Le Count, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel observed that the proposed Amendment calls for a maximum of 15-foot lights north of North Main Street unless a greater height is agreed to between the Office of the City Planner and the Developer. Brad Buller, City Planner, agreed that was correct. He said he could defer the matter up to the Planning Commission and the City Council if they could not agree. He also noted that a different light height would only be allowed if it would not impact the residences to the north. Chairman McNiel noted that the only major north of North Main Street is the theater. He opened the public hearing. Steve Wesson, Forest City Development, 949 South Hope Street, #200, Los Angeles, stated they have had extensive discussions with staff regarding the amendment. He said they have no desire to increase the height up to 30 feet north of North Main Street. but may wish to go up to 20 feet if they feel the 15-foot height will work. Planning Commission Minutes -4- April 9, 2003 Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Nacho Gracia, Executive Director, Northtown Housing Development Corporation, 9999 Feron Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he was available to answer questions. Michael Bererril, 9865 Jersey Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, asked for an explanation of the variance request. Mr. Coury showed where the sound wall will be constructed and the corner side yard setback will be reduced. Chairman McNiel suggested that Mr. Bererril also speak with Mr. Gracia. Hearing no further testimony, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Macias supported the variance request. He commented that he felt the in-fill projects being handled by Northtown Housing Development are an asset to the community. Commissioner Stewart observed that the variance request was merely clearing up the paperwork for a project that was approved on March 12, 2003. Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Stewart, to adopt the resolution approving Variance DRC2003-00256. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE IABSENT: NONE - carried NEW BUSINESS I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00921 - HERITAGE BAG COMPANY-The development of a 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to an existing industrial building and an additional railroad spur track to an existing line on 8.25 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 12320 4th Street- APN: 0229-283-72. Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel invited public comment. Gary Rierson, RKZ Architecture, 17772 East 17th Street, #104, Tustin, thanked staff for assistance in processing. There were no further public comments regarding this matter. Chairman McNiel stated it was nice to see a business so successful that it needs to expand. Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the t resolution approving Development Review DRC2002-00921. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Planning Commission Minutes -6- April 9, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. COMMISSION BUSINESS Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated he would like to set up a field trip to look at potential design review award contenders and also to orient the two new Planning Commissioners. He stated staff would contact the Commissioners to schedule a date and time. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, carried 3-0, to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to a workshop. The workshop adjourned at 8:35 p.m. and those minutes appear separately. Respectfully submitted, se B !%" Iler , Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -7- April 9, 2003