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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/07/22 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 22, 1998 Chairman Barker called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:09 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Barker then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: David Barker, William Bethel, Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Brad Bullet, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Michael Estrada, Deputy City Attorney; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Cecilia Gallardo, Assistant Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary; Lois Schrader, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Bethel, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of June 24, 1998. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by McNiel, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of July 8, 1998. CONSENT CALENDAR A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-40 FOR TRACT 13812 - WEALTH V, LLC: - The review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a recorded final subdivision map consisting of 107 single family lots on 31.47 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located west of Etiwanda Avenue between Highland and Summit Avenues - APN: 225-441-01 through 11,225-431-01 through 83. Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Bethel, carried 5-0, to adopt the Consent Calendar. PuBLIc HEARINGS B. CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS REGARDING GRADING REVIEW AND TIME EXTENSIONS - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Barker opened the public hearing. There was no testimony and Chairman Barker closed the hearing. Commissioner McNiel asked if the purpose of the amendment was to bring the Code into compliance with State law. Mr. Coleman confirmed that was correct. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by McNiel, to adopt the resolution recommending approval of Code Amendments regarding grading review and time extensions. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15926 - CARNEY - A residential subdivision of 5 single family lots on 1.33 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Pepperidg? Lane - APN: 202-041-67. Cecilia Gallardo, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Barker opened the public hearing. Michael Ross, 6850 Pepperidge Court, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that he owns the property - adjacent tQ Lot 1. He expressed concern that the design be in keeping with the rest of the houses in the area. He questioned the height of the wall adjacent to his property and the size of the houses in relation to the existing homes. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, that the average lot size is 11,380 square feet. He said the houses will be developed on an individual basis and should be consistent with the surrounding houses. Chairman Barker stated that the houses will be reviewed by either staff or the Planning Commission. Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated that staff would review the plans if they are submitted individually. He stated that it is asked that the houses be compatible with the neighborhood but that is a very subjective matter. Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 22, 1998 Mr. Ross commented there is a particular style in the cul-de-sac. He asked if there would be a public hearing regarding any development. Mr. Buller responded that there is normally not a public hearing review process for individual home development. He suggested the resident meet with the developer. He stated that staff would attempt to keep him involved if he would leave his name and telephone number. Mr. Ross stated the plans seem to call for a 3-foot high wall adjacent to his property. He asked if all homes will be developed with walls and asked if 3-foot high walls are acceptable to City code. Mr. Buller replied there is no requirement for side yard walls, but they are typically 5 to 6 feet. He pointed out that the project is conditioned to build a 6-foot high wall around the perimeter of the project. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Barker closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Tolstoy to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution approving Tentative Tract 15926. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT98-11 - COMPASS CREEK RESTAURANT & BREWERY- A request to establish a bar and micro-brewery in conjunction with a restaurant within an existing building in the Masi Plaza with a leased space of 8,700 square feet, located at 11837 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 229-011-39. Related file: Entertainment Permit 98~03. E. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 98-03- COMPASS CREEK RESTAURANT & BREWERY- A request to have entertainment consisting of live bands in conjunction with a restaurant and bar within an existing building in the Masi Plaza with a leased space of 8,700 square feet, located at 11837 Foothill Boulevard-APN: 229-011-39. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 98-11. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. She indicated a letter had been received from a nearby restaurant requesting that the live entertainment be limited to inside the facility and expressing concerns about potential problems with exterior activities. She noted the entertainment is to be restricted to interior and that the applicant was conditioned to provide a security personnel plan for City Planner approval if any problems arise. Commissioner Bethel asked why the plan is only to be requested if problems arise. He asked if there are other facilities that have live bands without providing security. Ms. Fong responded that security has only been required in facilities which have dancing. Commissioner Bethel felt there may be dancing even without a dance floor if there is liquor and a live band. Chairman Barker c 3ened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 22, 1998 Jim Connell, Compass Creek Restaurant and Brewery, 415 Armsley Square, Ontario, stated he was available to answer questions. Commissioner Bethel questioned the difference between a night club and this application. Mr. Connell replied he will provide upscale dining with live music for dining entertainment. He said there will not be a dance floor. He acknowledged this will be his first restaurant. Commissioner Bethel expressed concern about the lack of security. Mr. Connell said he plans to have an American Continental menu and it is a 15-barrel brew house. He stated his General Manager has 12 years experience at the Cask "N Cleaver. He felt his restaurant would be comparable to Claim Jumper and said he plans to have light jazz, blues trios, and background music. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if it will be similar to Shelley's. Mr. Connell thought Shelly's is more of a night club. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Barker closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy supported the application and noted that the project could be brought back for further review if problems occur in'the parking lot. Chairman Barker agreed that the application could be brought back for review, but he was concerned about the delay in response to problems to allow time for the public hearing process. Commissioner Bethel suggested approving the project with a request to review in six months. Chairman Barker asked if language could be added to allow staff to respond quickly if there are problems. Commissioner McNiel felt the project poses less of a threat than a 7-11. He felt the City has the ability to deal with problems if they arise and noted the project is not near any residences. Mr. Buller stated that staff is comfortable with the conditions and feels there are adequate safeguards to deal with any problems. Commissioner Bethel stated he would support the project after hearing the applicant's responses to questions and staff's comments. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by McNiel, to adopt the resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit 98-11 and Entertainment Permit 98°03. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried DIRECTOR'S REPORTS Planning Commission Minutes -4- July 22, 1998 F. 1998/99 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Brad muller, City Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Barker stated he has been asking that the General Plan be updated for years. He felt it is an opportunity to talk to a large number of residents. He commented that when the General Plan was originally adopted, there were neighborhood meetings in schools, etc. and the public created the concept. He felt it is an exciting and demanding opportunity and will take a couple of years if done correctly. He thought it would be irresponsible for anyone who does not plan to stay on the Commission to become involved and noted that he planned to resign from the Commission. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he would not be able to attend meetings during the month of August and asked that Chairman Barker consider delaying his resignation until the end of August. Chairman Barker stated he would discuss the best effective date with the Mayor. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if the City Council suggested all elements of the General Plan be reviewed or if it specifically mentioned certain elements. Mr. muller replied that the City Council reviewed the memorandum included with the staff report. He reported that most of the discussion revolved around allocation of budget rather than the scope of services. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if staff felt the amount of money allocated is sufficient to look at the plan in its entirety. Mr. muller responded affirmatively. Commissioner Macias noted that staff was seeking guidance. He felt the issue to be whether or not the Planning Commission has consensus as to what needs to be accomplished for the life of the next Gener_al Plan so far as vision and focus. He then felt it would be worthwhile to determine if that was consistent with City Council wishes. He suggested a task force be set up to develop and review a scope of services and schedule. He felt the document is too important to work on in a vacuum. Commissioners Bethel and McNiel agreed a task force may be benefit;iai. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if some elements have been dropped from General Plans since the adoption of the current plan. Mr. muller suggested staff provide a chronology of the history of the General Plan. He said the plan has been kept current from a technical standpoint in such areas as air quality, housing, etc. He thought the plan may be behind on philosophy and vision. He said staff is looking more from the standpoint of whether the City is where it wants to be. Commissioner Macias said it is obvious that the entire document does not need to be fixed. He felt that was all the more reason that there should be consensus on what is needed. Commissioner Tolstoy noted it is important to get input from citizens regarding their vision of the image of the City. Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 22, 1998 Chairman Barker felt the Commission should advise the City Council what it feels should be done. He indicated the City Council has traditionally relied on the Planning Commission to provide leadership and make recommendations. He felt the Commission is the citizens' experts. Mr. Buller suggested staff make a presentation to the Commission regarding the General Plan and suggested having a scoping session with the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. COMMISSION BUSINESS G. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS Commissioner Tolstoy nominated Commissioner McNiel for Chairman. Chairman Barker remarked that Commissioner McNiel has experience. Commissioner McNiel was unanimously elected Chairman. Commissioner McNiel nominated Commissioner Macias for Vice Chairman. Chairman Barker seconded the nomination. Commissioner Macias was unanimously elected Vice Chairman. H. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Commissioner McNiel felt Commissioners Bethel and Macias were doing an exceptional job as Committee Members. It was the consensus of the Commission that Commissioners Bethel and Macias remain on the Committee. I. TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Barker observed that trails had once been a hot issue. He felt that the recent increase in housing activity will mean that the Committee will again become more active. Chairman Barker appointed Commissioners McNiel and Tolstoy to the Trails Advisory Committee. with Commissioner McNiel's term to expire in July 1999 and Commissioner Tolstoy's term to expire in July 2000. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to issue a press release, Planning Commission Minutes -6- July 22, 1998 advertise in the newspaper, and post flyers to solicit applicants to fill the Bicycling Member-at- Large seat. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by McNiel, to adjourn. 8:03 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned to a workshop immediately following in the Rains Room regarding a revision to the Planned Sign Program for Terra Vista Town Center and Town Center Square. The workshop adjourned at 9:50 p.m. and those minutes appear separately. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -7- July 22, 1998