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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALLTO ORDER
An adjourned joint meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Planning Commission was held on Wednesday,
April 29, 1998, in the Tri Communities Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Planning Commissioners: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy, and Chairman E. David
Barker.
Also present were: Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Nancy Fong, Senior
Planner; Miki Bratt, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Maria Perez, Assistant Engineer; Diane O'Neal,
Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Alexander and Chairman Barker presented Miki Bratt with a proclamation thanking her for her years of
service at the City of Rancho Cucamonga and wishing her a wonderful retirement.
Mike Bran, Associate Planner, thanked the City Council and Planning Commission for the Proclamation.
Brad Buller, City Planner, pointed out that Miki is also Chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of Claremont.
C. 1TEM OF DISCUSS[ON
1. PRESENTATION OF A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR VICTORIA ARBORS. LOCATED WITHIN THE
VICTORIA PLANNED COMMUNITY. SOUTH OF BASE LINE ROAD. WEST OF I-15 - AMERICAN BEAUTY
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that tonight American Beauty will be giving a presentation on their proposed Victoria
Arbors project. He stated after the presentation is complete, staffwill talk about the schedule for the various aspects
of approvals needed for this project.
Jack Shine, American Beauty Development, began the presentation by introducing other staff of American Beauty
Development. He stated they would like to get any comments or concerns from the City Council and Planning
Commission so they can be worked out now.
Bob Lacasse made the detailed presentation of the project and also displayed drawings, of same. He also distrjbut_ed
notebook size booklets to the Council and Commission for their reference. ' :-
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Brad Buller, City Planner, went through the document that had the EIR and Project Review Process schedule. He
pointed out that Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, would be the planner on this project, and that staff is trying to make this
a cooperative effort within the community.
Mayor Alexander inquired who suggested the ballfields.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated staffwill be working with the Park and Recreation Commission on this and that this
is a school/park effort. He stated the school would like to share acreage, but that nothing is set in concrete at this time.
Councilmember Biane asked if this is consistent with the Day Creek Boulevard design.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated yes.
Mayor Alexander asked if there has been any community input yet.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that the people interested in the Mark Taylor project were contacted and that they were
glad this project is going to be residential.
American Beauty Development representatives stated they are concerned about the school needs, U'affic and no high
density.
Larry McNiel, Planning Commissioner, questioned what the acreage would be and also about Day Creek Boulevard
extending above Base Line Road.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated the acreage is approximately 168 acres and confirmed that Day Creek Boulevard is
planned to extend above Base Line.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated they are working with surrounding property owners as it relates
to this project also.
Peter Tolstoy, Planning Commissioner, stated he is concerned about the buffering of Victoria Gardens with the
residential property. He stated he did not want this to be looking like the area around Montclair Plaza.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they have addressed this in one of the previous meetings and will continue to do so
for future meetings.
Larry McNiel, Planning Commissioner, asked, if they have looked at other property for this project.
American Beauty Development stated they have talked to other property owners, but that no deals have been made.
Larry McNiel, Planning Commissioner, asked abut the mall property and if the situation is still the same.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that the Redevelopment Agency is still working with the Hahn Company and that there
are no plans submitted at this time.
Councilmember Curatalo asked how this project would effect the Hahn project.
John Palauso, Hahn Company, stated this project would probably be positive for the thall~. He also asked about '~he
prices of these homes.
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American Beauty Development stated they do not have this information at this time, but would be happy to meet with
Hahn representatives and discuss this as they know more details.
Mayor Alexander thanked American Beauty Development for their presentation.
D. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
E. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned
at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra J. Adams, CMC
City Clerk
Approved by Planning Commission: *
Approved by City Council: *