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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/07/26 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 26, 2000 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: John Mannerino STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, Kill Coury, Associate Planner; Bill Curly, Deputy City Attorney; Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Debra Meier, Contract Planner; Betty Miller, Associate Engineer;: Associate Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Planning Technician; Emily Wimer,Assistant Planner; Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced Mike Smith as a newly hired Planning Technician. CONSENT CALENDAR A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-20—D. R. HORTON-A request to amend the design and building plans of 79 single-family residences that were previously approved by the City as part of Tentative Tract Map 15727, which is located west of Archibald Avenue, between Fourth and Sixth Streets. The 79 lots are distributed throughout the Tentative Tract Map area. APN: 210-451-39 through 42; 210-461-50 through 60 and 210-062-49. Commissioner Tolstoy commented that Page 2 of the Resolution was placed in front of the Commissioners. Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary, indicated the page had been inadvertently left out of the agenda packets. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion caned by the following vote: 1 AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried PUBLIC HEARINGS B. ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-02 — U.C.P., INC. — A request to recommend approval for a development agreement for approximately 504 acres of the San Bernardino County unincorporated area, generally located north of Highland Avenue between Hanley Avenue and Rochester Avenue—Tentative Tract Map 14493 through 14498, 14522, 14523, 15838, and 15902. An Environmental Impact Report was previously certified on October 26, 1999. An addendum to the EIR is being prepared because the project description did not include a development agreement or the construction of full improvements to the extension of Banyan Street from Day Creek Channel to Rochester Avenue, or full improvements to the segment of Day Creek Boulevard between Banyan Avenue and SR 30. The addendum is being prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Continued from July 12, 2000) Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Tolstoy questioned why the property being set aside for habitat conservation is not contiguous to the already approved habitat. Mr. Henderson replied that the applicant may have had trouble finding an owner willing to sell in that area. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Ben Anderson, Senior Vice President, Sun Cal Companies, 5109 East La Palma, Anaheim, stated the experience of working with the City had been positive. He indicated the property is bordered on three sides by the City. He gave a brief background of the history of the project. He indicated a 13 acre school site should be open when the homes are built. He said they modified their transportation element and made circulation improvements to address the City's concerns and fit into the Foothill Freeway design and have a 10-acre park in the center of the project adjacent to the elementary school site. He stated they incorporated the City's design into the trail system. He supported staffs recommendations. Doug Claflen, Etiwanda School District, 6061 East Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, stated they fully support the project. He indicated they have mitigation agreements with respect to the school site and are under construction and anticipate being open in September 2001. John Kayak, property owner within the project, 1317 Avenida Colima, San Dimas, stated he and his partners support the project. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy felt it is a win/win situation for the City, the developer, and the residents who move into the new neighborhood. He supported the changes in circulation. Commissioner Stewart agreed. She felt the benefits outweigh any problems. Commissioner Macias supported the project. Chairman McNiel noted that the City had many concerns regarding the previously proposed University Crest project and this project is a marked improvement. Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated the School District has been a great partner in the project. He said there are also discussions regarding an intermediate school site. Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 26, 2000 Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to adopt the resolution recommending that the City Council affirm the EIR and SEIR certified by the County of San Bernardino as augmented by an addendum prepared by the City and approve Development Agreement 00-02. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-49 — EVERGREEN/DEVCO — The development of a drugstore with a drive-though window for prescription orders consisting of a 13,813 square foot building on a 1.52 acres parcel in the Office Professional (OP) District, located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and Alta Loma Drive—APN: 201-262-37. Related file: Tree Removal Permit 99-37. Debra Meier, Contract Planner presented the staff report and indicated staff had received a letter from the Homeowners Association for the adjacent residential complex in support of the project. Commissioner Tolstoy questioned if the triangular piece of property just south of the project will be included with the project as a lot line adjustment. Ms. Meier replied that it will be handled through easements. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Sharon Douglas, Douglas Development, stated she represents Walgreen. She thanked staff for working closely with them. She indicated they had resolved issues raised by the neighbors by making the building smaller and adding landscaping. She stated the wall adjacent to the residential complex will also be higher than originally proposed. She requested clarification regarding Engineering Conditions 1 and 2 and what is covered by the"Other"street improvements on Haven Avenue as noted under Standard Condition P1. Heather Balzer, Evergreen Devco, 2920 East Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix,Arizona,stated they have an agreement with Alta Loma Gardens to allow ingress and egress access in exchange for providing gates for the residential complex and installation and maintenance of landscaping along the Cal Trans roadway. She felt the matter could be handled through an easement rather than a lot line adjustment. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Betty Miller, Associate Engineer, noted that the resolution calls for a lot line adjustment. Regarding Engineering Conditions 1 and 2, she indicated they were written that way because staff was not sure how far along Caltrans would be when this project is developed. She indicated the "Other" under Standard Condition P1 refers to such things as stop signs, etc. Chairman McNiel asked if Ms. Douglas understood that explanation and she nodded affirmatively. Commissioner Stewart indicated she had initially not been in favor of the project because she had grave concerns regarding impacts to the neighboring residential development. She was very pleased they had worked out the concerns with the residents and now supported the project. Commissioner Tolstoy felt it is a good project. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 26, 2000 Brad Buller, City Planner, suggested changing Engineering Condition 7 to provide for either a lot line adjustment or an easement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Ms. Miller said that would be acceptable. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 99-49 with modifications to provide for either a lot line adjustment or an easement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-13—COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH-A request to develop a temporary Youth Center totaling 4,900 square feet on an existing church campus of 4.95 acres of land in the Medium Residential District located at the Community Baptist Church, 9090 19th Street at the northwest comer of 19th Street and Beryl Street. APN: 201-221-08. Debra Meier, Contract Planner, presented the staff report and suggested changes to the resolution to require that the temporary structure be removed at or before 5 years from date of the certificate of occupancy. She also indicated that a letter had been received from a nearby resident regarding noise from an outside public address system and from people hanging around after activities. She suggested the addition of a condition that any outdoor activities would be conducted in accordance with the City's Noise standards and outdoor public address systems would not be used after 9:00 p.m. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Ed Reingrover, Community Baptist Church, 9090 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he is one of the pastors of the church. He thanked staff and indicated the changes to the conditions were acceptable. He introduced the youth pastor. Dave Keehn, Youth Pastor, Community Baptist Church, 9090 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he recognized the problem of noise. He hoped the new structure would help to keep the noise inside. He said they will use the facility for mentoring, tutoring, and sports programs. Chairman McNiel noted the City had received a letter regarding noise from the public address system and kids hanging around after programs and screeching their tires as they leave. Mr. Keehn said they have 200 high school and 200 junior high school students on two evenings a week. He said they have approximately 25 staff members there and they would try to better monitor the noise. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy felt the church was proposing a good solution to the problem. He thought the church youth programs are an asset to the community. He hoped the church would be able to find another location when they outgrow this facility. Commissioner Macias supported the use. Planning Commission Minutes -4- July 26, 2000 • Chairman McNiel noted that when he first saw the proposal he was not very enthusiastic. He said he met with a group at the church location and was shown what the building will be. With the alterations proposed, he felt the project will look good and be good for the community. Mr. Buller suggested revision to the noise condition to prohibit the use of any outdoor public address systems between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 00-13 with modifications to require removal of the structure within 5 years of the date of the certificate of occupancy and prohibit the use of an outdoor public address system from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried E. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15447- LEGACY PARTNERS—The proposed subdivision of 19.39 acres into four parcels, located near the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Sixth Street in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6)of the Industrial Area Specific Plan and within the Haven Avenue Overlay District. APN: 210-081-07 and 210-081-15. Related files: Development Review 00-22, Tree Removal Permit 00-13, Pre-Application Review 00-01, and Preliminary Review 00-01. NEW BUSINESS I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-22 — LEGACY PARTNERS-The proposed development of four 2-story office buildings totaling 280,000 square feet on 19.39 acres of land, located near the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Sixth Street in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and within the Haven Avenue Overlay District - APN: 210-081-07 and 210-081-15. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map 15447, Tree Removal Permit 00-13, Pre-Application Review 00-01, and Preliminary Review 00-01. Debra Meier, Contract Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Erik Hansen, partner Legacy Partners, 30 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine, showed a rendering of the project. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart felt it will be a very nice project. She said the one in Newport Beach is a beautiful development and she had every confidence this will be as nice. Chairman McNiel stated that when the proposal was first presented, he was not in favor,however he had seen some photographs of the Newport Beach project and now supported the project. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to Issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Parcel Map 15447 and Development Review 00-18. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 26, 2000 • x s w F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-11 — PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS — The development of a wireless communication facility consisting of a 60-foot stealth co-location "monopalm" and two cabinets housing transceiver equipment on 500 square feet of leased area on a 5.64 acre parcel of land in the Sunrize Shopping Center in the Neighborhood Commercial District,located at 8647 Base Line Road —APN: 207-022-14. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated a Variance was necessary in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit. He reported the Variance application would be heard on August 23, 2000, and he requested the Conditional Use Permit application be continued to that meeting to be heard in conjunction. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. There was no testimony. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to continue Conditional Use Permit 00-11 to August 23, 2000. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried H. INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-02-CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to amend the Industrial Area Specific Plan, Development Code Chapter 17.30, to include "Medium Manufacturing" and "Medium Wholesale, Storage, and Distribution" as permitted uses on parcels of 35 acres or larger, subject to the approval of a Master Plan, within the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel asked if all the property that is being master planned is under one owner. Brad Buller, City Planner, replied it is not. Mr. Coury believed the other property owners are in agreement with the proposal. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, 10681 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 395, Rancho Cucamonga, stated his clients envision a master planned corporate park. He felt the master planning of a minimum 35-acre parcel creates a unique criteria and said there are no other areas in Subarea 6 that would meet this criteria. He stated they are working with Cabot Industrial Trust on the project and he felt it will be an enhancement to the City and compatible with the Haven Avenue Overlay District. He said his client was in escrow to acquire the other properties other than the Haven Avenue piece. Chairman McNiel asked if the owner of the Haven Avenue parcel had been contacted. Mr. Buquet responded affirmatively and indicated they had shown what they propose doing. Chairman McNiel commented that the City has no idea what will be developed on Haven Avenue or when it will occur. He observed the proposed buildings will be visible from Haven Avenue and said they must be appropriate. Planning Commission Minutes -6- July 26, 2000 Mr. Buquet felt confident that would not be a problem because of the prior track record with Cabot Industrial Trust. Mr. Buller said the applicant had been very cooperative. He stated they had been shown the Catellus Master Plan as an example. He commented that any frontage that will be visible from Haven Avenue should be of the same quality. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy did not favor changing the zoning when there is a lot of available property in the City that will accommodate the use. He did not support a land use change merely because an applicant wants it. Chairman McNiel felt it could work. He did not feel it will make a great deal of difference to the community. Mr. Buller felt Commissioner Tolstoy raised a good question. He said staff had looked at the request and what has been developed. He said that staff asked what was accomplished with the 50,000 square foot limitation that could not be accommodated at 100,000 square feet. He felt the same level of quality could be maintained. He stated the applicant maintains that industrial users who used to be in 50,000 square feet are now looking at 100,000 square foot facilities. He felt having a master plan would assure the aesthetic quality. Motion: Moved by Macias, seconded by Stewart, to adopt the resolution recommending approval of Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 00-02. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART NOES: TOLSTOY ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-14—PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS—The installation of a 60-foot high"monopalm"wireless telecommunications facility in the Terra Vista Village Shopping Center in the Neighborhood Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 7629 Haven Avenue -APN: 1076-481-31. Kirt Coury, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He indicated that a Variance will be needed and the applicant will be proposing alternate designs. He recommended that the item be continued to an unspecified date and indicated the matter would be re-noticed. Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Macias, to continued Conditional Use Permit 00-14 to an unspecified date. Motion.carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried Commissioner Tolstoy wondered if the applicant will be able to do what they want. Chairman McNiel stated they may not. Commissioner Macias indicated that when the matter was considered by the Design Review Committee, the members felt a monopalm would be out of place. He stated a monopalm does not look like a palm tree and noted there are no other palm trees on the site. He said they indicated they would consider other alternatives. Planning Commission Minutes -7- July 26, 2000 NEW BUSINESS J. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-18—UNION BANK—The development of a 6,000 square foot bank on 1.2 acre of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, east of Milliken Avenue. APN: 229-011-25, 31, and 32. Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated the applicant had requested the item be continued to August 9, 2000, in order to allow time to make modifications to the plans. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias,to continue Development Review 00-18 to August 9, 2000. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MANNERINO - carried PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. COMMISSION BUSINESS K. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the traffic issue is significant and Sanbag's review caused delays. He observed the entire General Plan is being rewritten. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, carried 4-0-1 (Mannerino absent),to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Br,fler V Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -8- July 26, 2000