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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/01/08 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting January 8, 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, Califomia. 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: Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner; Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney; Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner, Donald Granger, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Brent Le Count, Associate Planner; Debra Meier, Associate Planner; Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Secretary; Mike Smith, Planning Technician; Alan Warren, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman McNiel regrettably announced that Commissioner Mannerino has resigned his post on the Planning Commission so that he may serve in another area. Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner, announced that the applicants for Items A, B, C, D, and K requested a continuance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Tolstoy, carried 4-0,to approve the minutes of October23, 2002. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, carried 2-0-0-2 (McNeil, Tolstoy abstain), to approve the minutes of November 1, 2002. CONSENT CALENDAR A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00751 - RKW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-The development of four industrial buildings totaling 54,662 square feet on 4.86 acres of land in the General Industrial District(Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner and southwest comer of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue -APN: 229- 263-05 and 229-283-04 and 05. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16009. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Continued from December 11, 2002) B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00750 - RKW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-The development of five industrial buildings totaling 117,790 square feet on 7.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at the ' southeast corner of 6th Street and the 1-15 Freeway-APN: 229-283-08, 10, and 11. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16010. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Continued from December 11, 2002) Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to continue Items A and B on the Consent Calendar to February 26, 2003. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried PUBLIC HEARINGS C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16009 - RKW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -The subdivision of 4.86 acres of land into 4 parcels in the General Industrial District(Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner and southwest corner of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue-APN: 229-263-05, and 229-283-04 and 05. Related file: Development Review DRC2002-00751. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Continued from December 11, 2002) Warren Morelion,Assistant Planner, stated that staff received a letter from the applicant requesting a continuance to the second meeting in February to allow time to resolve engineering issues. Chairman McNiel noted the public hearing remained open from the December 11, 2002, meeting. There were no comments. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias,to continue Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16009 to February 26, 2003. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: -NONE - carried D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16010 - RKW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The subdivision of 7.4 acres of land into 5 parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at the southeast corner of 6th Street and the 1-15 Freeway-APN: 229-283-08, 10, and 11. Related file: Development Review DRC2002- 00750. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. (Continued from December 11, 2002) Warren Morelion,Assistant Planner, stated that staff received a letter from the applicant requesting a continuance to the second meeting in February to allow time to resolve engineering issues. Chairman McNiel noted the public hearing remained open from the December 11, 2002, meeting. There were no comments. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to continue Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16010 to February 26, 2003. Motion carried by the following vote: Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 8, 2003 AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16306- RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC-A residential subdivision of 26 single-family lots on 6.85 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan in the Rancho Etiwanda Planned Development, located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 225-161-76 and 77. Related File: Variance DRC2002-00592. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors in June of 1991 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and Initial Study/Addendum certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga on October 26, 1999, and August 1, 2001, respectively; and this project does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report, Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and Initial Study/Addendum. (Continued from December 11, 2002) F. VARIANCE DRC2002-00592 - RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC-A request to allow up to 8.5- foot freestanding and up to 14.5-foot combination retaining/freestanding perimeter wall heights for sound attenuation and grade differential purposes, where a maximum 6-foot wall height is permitted for a residential subdivision of 26 single-family lots on 6.85 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan in the Rancho Etiwanda Planned Development, located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive -APN: 225-161-76 and 77. Related files: Tentative Tract Map ' SUBTT16306. (Continued from December 11, 2002) Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Granger reported that the wall issues with the owner of the property to the east of the project have been resolved. He noted that all parties have agreed to a 2:1 upslope to the east with a 6-foot wall at the top of the slope. He added that provided Tract Map SUBTT16306 is approved, a Lot Line Adjustment could be processed to resolve the remaining issue with the neighboring property owner. He noted that the Variance is still needed to accommodate various other walls in the development that are over the standard 6-foot height. He added that the site is problematic with grade differences and that they have been minimized as much as possible. Chairman McNiel asked what the estimated wall height that is included in the Variance. Mr. Granger stated that on the west side of the project the walls reach approximately 8 1/2 feet and on the southeast portion of the project the walls are about 9 feet. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Jerry Gahan, 5109 E. La Palma, Suite D, Anaheim, stated that they have read and concur with the conditions of approval. He thanked staff and the Rustads for working with them on the project. Chairman McNiel dosed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy commended the developer for meeting with the adjacent property owners to come to an agreement. He commented that the site is a difficult one and that the Variance is important to the development. Planning Commission Minutes -3- January 8, 2003 Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16306 and Variance DRC2002-00592. Motion carried by the following vote: ' AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried G. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15970 - LINVILLE CIVIL ENGINEERS: A proposal to subdivide a parcel of 20,970 square feet into two parcels of 9,155 and 11,815 square feet in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the northeast corner of Hermosa Avenue and Victoria Street-APN: 1076-111-08 Mike Smith, Planning Technician, presented the staff report. He noted that he had received several telephone calls from neighboring residents and that he was able to answer their questions satisfactorily. He added that he received a faxed letter today, but because no address or phone number was included on the letter, he was unable to call the person who sent the letter. He noted that the writer was opposed to the development but that it was clear from the letter that the writer thought the proposed development is for apartments,which is not the case. Mr. Smith clarified that the project would only allow 2-4 single-family dwelling units per acre. He commented that the applicant is requesting Engineering condition#7 on page G-9 of the agenda packet be deleted. Chairman McNiel asked why the applicant was asking for the deletion of the condition. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer stated that the condition may be deleted because it does not apply in this case. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Tim Clifford, HMC Professional Services, LLC, P.O. Box 967, stated that he agrees with the conditions with the removal of the engineering condition already mentioned. He asked for clarification on page G-8, Engineering condition#1, regarding the installation of a streetlight and on page G-9 because he feels the lighting is sufficient and that he was unsure as to the intended location of the light. He commented that the only logical place he could see for a streetlight would be at the south comer on Hermosa and that would mean that two lights would be directly across from one another separated only by the street. He thought the light might be intended for Victoria rather than Hermosa. He also asked for clarification on Engineering condition#8,which requires a precise grading plan. He mentioned that he believes a precise grading plan is not needed at this time because there is no submittal for house product and upon that submittal it would be reasonable to provide a plan. Commissioner Tolstoy asked what type of light is installed across the street from the project. Mr. Clifford stated it is a standard City streetlight on a concrete base. Chairman McNiel asked for further comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Dan James addressed the applicants concems and noted that because there is an existing driveway on the property that will have to be relocated, and since that relocation may require grading,then the precise grading plan would be required. Mr. James then clarified the lighting condition and said that the condition requires one light on Hermosa Avenue and because it is 64 feet wide, the standard spacing for the width of the street is one light on each side and they are not staggered. He noted that this is consistent with City policy and therefore the installation of the light is required. Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 8, 2003 Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing to allow Mr. Clifford to comment. Mr. Clifford placed the Tract Map on the overhead projector and pointed out where the existing lighting is and with Mr. James' assistance determined the location of the new streetlight. Chairman McNiel offered to continue the item in order to allow time to resolve the lighting issue. Dan James indicated that since it is a technical issue,the condition could be modified to indicate the lighting is subject to the Traffic Engineer's review. The modified condition reads as follows: Protect existing Hermosa Avenue frontage improvements,including curb and gutter, sidewalk, street trees, and asphalt pavement, as required. Install one, 9500 Lumen HPSV streetlight as required by the City Traffic Engineer. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM15970 with the modified condition noted above. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried H. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16037- CTK, INC. -A proposal to subdivide a parcel of 19,710 square feet that is comprised of two single family homes into two parcels of 9,525 and 10,185 square feet with one home on each in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 8585 Comet Avenue-APN: 207-451-23. Mike Smith, Planning Technician, presented the staff report. He indicated that he had received one telephone call regarding the project and he was able to answer the caller's questions. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant was present. Jose Jimenez, 7951 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, stated he is the applicant. Chairman McNiel asked Mr. Jimenez if he had read the report and had any questions regarding the conditions of approval. Mr. Jimenez stated he was agreeable to the conditions and asked for the Commissioners'approval. He then stated he did not believe a streetlight is needed. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated that the condition is in per City Standard. Chairman McNiel added that the condition is per the City Traffic Engineer for safety reasons and traffic flow. Grace Jimenez, 7951 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, asked who pays for the maintenance of the streetlight. Mr. James replied that the applicant would be required to pay a deposit for the first 6 months of maintenance in addition to the cost of the light and for the installation. He added that the installation is coordinated through Southern California Edison. Commissioner Macias added that their out of pocket cost is the cost of the light itself and the maintenance fee is less than $100. Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -5- January 8, 2003 Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM16037. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - DRC2002-00601 - SOMMERVILE-CONZELMAN COMPANY, LP - A request to develop 168 apartments in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwelling units per acre)on 12.53 acres of land located on the west side of Vineyard Avenue, approximately 600 feet south of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 207-211-06 and 36. Related file: Tree Removal Permit No. DRC2002-01028. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration Alan Warren,Associate Planner, gave the staff report. He commented that a neighborhood meeting took place on December 30, 2002, at which seven residents were in attendance. He noted that there were no significant concerns with the proposed project and that most of the concems expressed were in regard to the commercial project to the north of this project site. He added that several corrections had been made to the conditions of approval found in the Resolution of Approval on pages 1-61 and 1-74 of the agenda packet since the production of the agenda and that they have been provided to the commissioners and the applicant under separate cover. Commissioner Stewart asked if a traffic signal was originally going to be provided for the Vineyard ingress/egress to the project. Mr. Warren responded affirmatively. Commissioner Stewart asked if it was determined that a signal is not needed at that location. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated that is correct. Commissioner Stewart asked if there would be signage or control devices at that location on Vineyard Avenue. Mr. James said they will not have restrictions but they will do striping for the left turn pockets on the street. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Charles Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, 10681 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 395, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he represents the applicant. He noted that he has reviewed the conditions and concurs with them as corrected. He added that the 168 units would have 305 covered spaces and that the development is extremely high quality. He thanked Mr. Warren for his assistance with the project and the Design Review Committee. He commented on the favorable circulation within the project and the planned community feel of the project. He noted that all of the units are 2-3 bedrooms and that they feature access directly from the garages, and the project will be gated and secured. He added that they adjusted the location of one building so as to lessen the impact upon the neighboring development. Ginger Rooksby, Orchard Meadows Homeowners Association, 8777 Applewood Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that they are very much in favor of the development and they are very happy it is not the Wal-Mart project as originally anticipated. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.. Planning Commission Minutes -6- January 8, 2003 Commissioner Tolstoy commended the developer for the garages and the direct entrances into the units from the garages. He stated that this project is truly"high end." Commissioner Stewart and Chairman McNiel agreed. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to adopt a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Development Review DRC2002-00601. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried J. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16302-AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES.-A residential subdivision of 23 single-family lots on 10.1 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located east of Mulberry Street and generally south of 1-210 Freeway and the 1-15 interchange - APN: 228-011-20, 24, 25, and 34. Related file: Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00495. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Doug Fenn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Fenn commented that concerns were expressed at the last neighborhood meeting by residents of the adjoining Ryland tract regarding code enforcement/dumping issues on the property, incomplete landscaping, and a report of grading activity. He noted that he has visited the site since then and reported that the landscaping and the rockscape have been completed. He added that he is unaware of code enforcement's progress regarding the dumping and that the grading activity reported was only grubbing and permitted tree removal. He noted that a condition has been added requiring construction traffic to use Fisher Drive rather than Smokestone Street to lessen the impact of traffic on the residents of the existing homes. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. John Snell, 1131 West Sixth Street, Suite 110, Ontario, stated he represents American Pacific Homes. He commented that the seller of the property has caused some problems with the construction traffic and the clearing of the site. He said that they are working in conjunction with the City to coordinate a timeline for the improvements the City will be making to Fisher Drive. He added that he is in agreement with the conditions and there are no issues. Kenny Kershaw, 13471 Smokestone Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he has contacted Mr. Fenn regarding the project. He noted he is experiencing problems on both Smokestone Street and Fisher Drive. He commented that he is in favor of the homes going in but the site has become a dumpsite. He added that the clearing and grubbing included the removal of about 150 feet of street asphalt and that is why he believed the project had begun. He said he did not understand why Fisher Drive could not be widened regardless of the flood control easement/encroachments. He stated that there is now 80-100 feet of dirt that stops at the flood control channel and no one seems to want to widen it or add paving and curb and gutter. He said the tracking of the dirt is awful and the huge construction vehicles on his street are a safety issue for his children. He added that the rest of the development is beautiful. He added that a stop sign is needed at Smokestone Street and Starstone Place to slow down the traffic and to make a safe crossing for school children. He stated that if the improvements were made to Fisher Drive, then that would improve the situation on Smokestone Street. Harold Reese, 13523 Greenstone Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that the Ryland tract was conditioned to reconnect Fisher up to East Avenue and to put in the signal and finish the improvements. He stated he did not think Ryland should be allowed to go ahead with this new project without finishing the Fisher Drive improvements. He added that a piece of guardrail protrudes into the road at the flood control channel creating a liability/hazard. He noted that because Planning Commission Minutes -7- January 8, 2003 there is no lighting, drivers cannot see to turn left and the gates are down and wide open. He said that he had called the City but he did not get any indication that anything would be done. He noted the traffic impact on Smokestone is a problem especially since a second conceptual ingress/egress was eliminated. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if he made calls to the City. Mr. Reese said he had spoken to other engineers that he knows. Commissioner Tolstoy suggested he come in and talk to our Traffic Engineer. Mr. Reese said that he brought it up at a meeting at which the Traffic Engineer was present and he showed him photographs of the problems. Bryan Hawes, 13686 Smokestone Street, Rancho Cucamonga, said there is a severe drop where the street ends. He stated the gate off of East is open, but is not a real viable ingress/egress. He stated that a second ingress/egress is needed for life safety reasons. He also stated that Fisher should be completed before any residents are allowed to move in to the new homes. He added that he wants the new homes to go in and he looks forward to the development being completed. Chairman McNiel asked how much of Fisher Drive is not completed. Mr. Hawes stated 50-100 feet. Mr. Reese stated that it is more like 300 feet including the flood control right of way and the protruding guardrail. He noted that the grades up to East Avenue are not up to standard and there are retaining walls that need to be redone. Mr. Hawes added that the width of the gate opening is no wider than a driveway and the street drops and is very narrow. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer stated that Fisher Drive is now 100 percent under the City's jurisdiction and the improvement designs should be complete in about 6 weeks. He added that it should go to bid in March for the improvements, including paving, removal of the guardrail, and the completion of the intersection at East Avenue. He noted that the bridge over the flood control channel is complete and it has been determined that a signal is not needed there. He added that the removal of the protruding guardrail is most likely part of the design improvements and therefore no action has been taken there. He commented that the developer and he have met and they are coordinating the use of Fisher Drive so that when they go out to bid, they do not compromise other parts of the construction while closing it down to make the improvements. He commented that they are trying to determine how to best coordinate the project so that construction traffic can use it and to open it up with the improvements prior to the opening of the tract. He noted that this is a City priority. Chairman McNiel asked Mr. Snell what his timelines are. Mr. Snell stated that they are financed and they plan to submit plans on Monday for the improvements. He indicated that they should be ready to pull grading permits in April or May and that because the site is small, grading and all the improvements will happen quickly. He stated that if for some reason they hit a "glitch,"or experience delays, it may make more sense to have the City go in to make their improvements first. He noted that they are watching the situation closely and it is to everyone's benefit to complete it as quickly as possible. Chairman McNiel restated that the effort is a cooperative one and the improvements to Fisher Drive should be completed within the year. He asked Mr. James to inspect the protruding guardrail to Planning Commission Minutes -8- January 8, 2003 determine if it is a hazard and the area where the asphalt stops creating a grade difference. He added that the City has always received good cooperation from Mr. Snell and his company and that they will be sensitive to the concerns expressed. He closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to issue a Negative Declaration and to adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16302. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried K PERIODIC REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-09 - STORAGE MAX - Review of operational compliance with conditions of approval for an approved Conditional Use Permit for a 106,301 square foot mixed use storage facility(93,957 square feet of storage,6,000 square feet of retail, 3,552 square feet of office, and 2,792 square feet of manager's quarters/office)on 3.8 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 1), located at 8363 Foothill Boulevard-APN: 207-571-76, 77, and 78 Chairman McNiel commented that the applicant requested a continuance of the item. He opened the public hearing, but there were no comments. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to continue the hearing on the periodic review for Conditional Use Permit 97-09 to January 22, 2003. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried 1 L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16044 - CAPELLINO AND ASSOCIATES-A request to subdivide 3.66 acres into 5 parcels for industrial purposes, in the General Industrial District(Subarea 8), located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and White Oak Avenue - APN: 209-461-12. Related File: Development Review DRC2002-00292. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. NEW BUSINESS M. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00292 - CAPELLINO AND ASSOCIATES-A request to construct four industrial buildings totaling 30,482 square feet on 1.85 acre of land, in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and White Oak Avenue - APN: 209-461-12. Related File: Parcel Map SUBTPM16044. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration Chairman McNiel stated he has done work for Mr. Cappelino in the past; therefore, he recused himself and left the room. Vice Chairman Macias then took the Chairman's position on the dais. Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Macias opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -9- January 8, 2003 Mark Cappelino, 2020 Del Amo, Suite 105, Torrance, stated he is the applicant. He complimented Donald Granger for an excellent job. Hearing no further testimony, Vice Chairman Macias closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart commented that the applicant was very nice to work with in design review and they did an excellent job ironing out the little issues along the way. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Parcel Map TPM16044 and Development Review DRC2002-00292. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: MCNIEL - carried Chairman McNiel returned to the meeting at 8:20 p.m. following the vote on Item M. N. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00720- BURNETT COMPANIES-A request to modify the approved master site plan for the Rancho Cucamonga Town Square (Development Review DRCDR00-79), and review of elevations for a specialty market building and freestanding restaurant building therein, on 31.5 acres of land in the Haven Overlay District, located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue-APN: 208-331-01, 24, 25, and 26. Related Files: Development Review DRCDR00-79,General Plan Amendment DRCGPA01-01 B, Development District Amendment DRCDDA01-01, Development Code Amendment DRCDCA01- 01,Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16179, and Preliminary Review PAR00-07. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on August 22, 2000, and this project does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the previous Negative Declaration Doug Fenn, Assistant Planner presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel asked if there were any questions. Commissioner Stewart asked if the only changes in the Master Plan were the illustrations. Mr. Fenn indicated that is correct. Chairman McNiel invited public comments. Jason Lee, Bumett Development Corp., 1300 Bristol Street N#200, Newport Beach,stated that they have reviewed the conditions and they are proceeding with the next steps. He indicated that there are two restaurants that are now in lease agreements as well as a tentative lease for the specialty market that is under review in this meeting. He stated the retail building is fully leased out and the apartment section has been sold and they are preparing to submit their working drawings. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if Trader Joes would come into the project. Mr. Lee stated that Paradise Farms has entered into a tentative lease and is similar to Trader Joes. He added that Trader Joes is hesitant to close their current Upland location and are also hesitant to expand with a new location. There were no additional public comments. Planning Commission Minutes -10- January 8, 2003 Commissioner Stewart commented that the changes to the Master Plan were a few changes in elevations and revised illustrations to reflect those changes. She said she felt the project would be very nice. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution approving Development Review DRC2002-00720 by adoption of the Resolution of Approval as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried O. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00840 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WLC/PITASSI ARCHITECTS) - The design review of detailed site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for a proposed 74,000 square foot, three level Cultural Arts Center including a Branch Library, Performing Arts Theater, and Events Center on 3 acres of land located south of the future extension of Church Street and east of the future extension of Day Creek Boulevard in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan and part of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center-APN:227-201-35. These actions are within the scope of the project reviewed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT15716. Said EIR was certified by the City Council on February 20, 2002, and no additional environmental review for the discretionary actions mentioned in this notice is required pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166. Brent Le Count,Associate Planner, presented the staff report, and suggested a change be made to ' the Fire conditions for the project shown on page 0-32 of the agenda packet and labeled as FSR-4 #2. The new condition reads: Location of Access: The Fire Code requires all exterior portions of the first story of the building to be within 150 feet from fire apparatus access. This project does not meet those requirements. Therefore, as allowed under the code the fire district will require additional fire protection measures. These measures will include the installation of an adequate number of strategically placed exterior standpipes that will facilitate the deployment of fire attack hose lines into the building. The configuration of these appliances will be determined in consult with the developer and fire district representatives. Chairman McNiel clarified that the water access will be closer to the building in case of an emergency. Mr. Le Count stated that is correct and it also allows for give and take for negotiation with the Fire District to make sure that this would work better for everyone. Chairman McNiel asked about the small parking area at the northeast corner of the Cultural Arts Center and the theater in relation to simultaneously occurring events. He asked how the parking would be regulated or governed because there is a parking reduction because of a shared parking arrangement. Mr. Le Count stated that it is not intended to be policed and it is intended to be like a bank with 20 minute parking and that and it has been discussed and established that those venues would not • operate at the same time. Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner, stated that Community Services will be coordinating the programming of the venues and they are very much aware of the problems that could arise out of Planning Commission Minutes -11- January 8, 2003 over programming the facilities. He added that they will have to offset the peak hours of the functions within the building. Chairman McNiel asked how to avoid the element of human error and if he should just place his trust ' in the coordinators to not let that happen. Mr. Coleman responded affirmatively. Commissioner Tolstoy suggested they would not want a disaster in regard to the parking. He also commented that in the Arbor Court there is a unique parking situation and that it will be limited. He asked that the signage for the temporary parking be designed well and in keeping with the style of the rest of the project. Mr. Le Count asked if he would like that added as a Condition of Approval. Commissioner Tolstoy stated that he does and that it should be unique. Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney, suggested the following language for the new condition: The City, in conjunction with the architect, shall develop a signage program regarding the temporary nature of the parking that is of the highest aesthetic quality and consistent with the architecture of the project. Mr. Le Count stated that they have had discussions about the parking and that they do not intend to be policed but the detailed design is not in yet. Chairman McNiel stated it should be tasteful and in keeping with the architecture and style of the facilities: He invited public comment. Pete Pitassi, 8439 White Oak Avenue, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga, noted that Debra Clark the City Librarian and Larry Wolfe were in attendance with him. He thanked Mr. Le Count for his upbeat approach and willingness to help. He stated they plan to look at creative ways to advertise the limited nature of the parking. He commented on the revised design that allows for the pedestrian aspect of the Arbor Court area as well as the added temporary parking. He mentioned his surprise at how the calculation was established in the staff report. He indicated that he felt it was misleading and that their calculations were determined at the rate of 1:250. He noted that much of the square footage is not used for assembly such as supporting areas, i.e., the kitchen, circulation, storage and ancillary support spaces. He believes that if the ratio were only based upon the assembly area,then the required number of spaces would be significantly less. He noted that the parking now included on the east side will assist the library and there will not be a parking shortage with the mixed uses. Chairman McNiel asked how many spaces might be required at a retail center. Mr. Pitassi stated that generally retail centers are parked at about 4-5 per 1,000 square feet. Chairman McNiel asked if there be some type of governing for the theater parking at peak times, such as Christmas. Mr. Pitassi clarified that he was suggesting an agreement between the mall developer and the City. He stated that the language states the parking is open and there will be no gate access to the parking structures as well. He added that he believes the overall ratio for the mall, arts center and other facilities are included in the total count. Mr. Coleman noted that fortunately,the center is a"multiple-trip"destination in that people are likely to go to the mall to shop, visit the library, and attend other events at the same time. Planning Commission Minutes -12- January 8, 2003 • There were no additional public comments regarding this item. Commissioner Tolstoy said that he hopes the mall will be successful for the City as well as the ' developer. Commissioner Stewart asked Debbie Clark, City Librarian if the funding for the Library grant dollars is secure. Debbie Clark, City Librarian, stated that they are following this State budget issue closely, and as far as they know, the $7.8 million grant is secure. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolution approving Development Review DRC2002-00840 with modifications to change Fire condition and provide for temporary parking signs. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried DIRECTOR'S REPORTS P. TERRA VISTA PARK CREDIT SUMMARY—A report to the Commission on the status of the Park Implementation Agreement for the Terra Vista Community. Debra Meier,Associate Planner presented the report noting that currently, the parkland required for the Terra Vista Community, is exceeded by 1.92 acres. She added that staff would continue to monitor the parkland credits with only 5 remaining parcels to be developed within Terra Vista. Chairman McNiel invited public comment. Jary Cockroft, KB Home, 801 Corporate Center Drive, Pomona, stated that the Development Agreement and the Park Implementation Plan limits how much private open space can be credited and that the maximum is 8.2 acres and the remainder must be public parkland. He stated that he concurred with the report as presented. There were no additional public comments. Commissioner Tolstoy commented that in 1983 the City did a good job putting this plan together. Commissioner Macias commented that the parks are heavily used he is pleased with the wonderful environment. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to receive and file the report on the status of the Terra Vista Park Credits and to approve the request for the park credit as shown in the report. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried COMMISSION BUSINESS Q. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Planning Commission Minutes -13- January 8, 2003 Chairman McNiel stated this action is needed because of John Mannerino's resignation from the Planning Commission. He asked for volunteers. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he should do it but is unable to because he is in the process of moving. He said that if he is in town during that time, he would be happy to fill in. He expressed his sincere regrets because he has a great time doing it. Commissioner Macias said that because of changes in his job and the requirement to travel more • often he was reluctant to volunteer. He did not know that he would be able to keep the commitment. Chairman McNiel therefore stated he would have to take it since no one else is available. He remarked that John Mannerino would be missed and that he did well as a Commissioner. Commissioners Stewart, Tolstoy, and Macias agreed. PUBLIC COMMENTS Brian Hawes asked if there is a Tract Map available for the American Pacific Homes discussed earlier. Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner, provided him with a reduction of the map for his use. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, carried 4-0, to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Br-1Jler V S-cretary Planning Commission Minutes -14- January 8, 2003