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Home My WebLink About1997/08/13 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -" Regular Meeting August 13, 1997 Chairman Barker 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 Barker then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: David Barker, William Bethel, Rich Macias, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: Larry McNiel STAFF PRESENT: Tricia Ashby, Planning Division Secretary; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Michael Estrada, Deputy City Attorney; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced Mike Estrada, of Richa~s, Watson, & Gershon, and indicated he will be representing the City A~orney's office at future Planning Commission meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias, carried 4-0-1 (McNiel absent), to approve the minutes of July 9, 1997. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by Tolstoy, carried 4-0-1 (McNiel absent), to approve the adjourned minutes of July 9, 1997. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by Macias, carried 4-0-1 (McNiel absent), to approve the minutes of July 23, 1997. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias, carried 4-0-1 (McNiel absent), to approve the adjourned minutes of July 23, 1997. CONSENT CALENDAR A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-07 - DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC HOMES LTD. - The design review of detailed site plans and elevations for 61 single family lots on 38.92 acres approved with Vesting Tentative Tract 13851. The project is located in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), and is located east of the existing Deer Creek community, west of the Deer Creek Channel, and north of Wilson Avenue - APN: 1074-571-01 through 31 and 1074-581-01 through 31. Chairman Barker pulled Item A from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff. Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated the applicant requested the item be pulled for a discussion of drainage issues. Chairman Barker invited public comment. Daniel Guerra, Derbish, Guerra, & Associates, 8331 Utica, Suite 150, Rancho Cucamonga, referenced an August 4, 1997, letter before the Commission requesting the option of using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe underground, in lieu of other alternatives. He observed the project is a recorded vested tract map, which is currently rough graded, and had been approved with earthen graded swales where single cross lot drainage is proposed. He explained that subsequent to the approval of the tract, Planning Commission Resolution 92-17 was adopted which calls for concrete/rock lined swales or reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). He felt the unique circumstances of the development warrant the request to use PVC pipe. Chairman Barker asked staff why the circumstances surrounding this project are unique. Mr. Bullet stated a possible concern with regard to the setting of a precedent for future requests of the Commission to approve PVC for underground drainage systems. He reported the Grading Committee and the City's building officials felt the proposed change in the drainage system is a superior product design solution in lieu of an open swale, which was previously approved under the vesting map. He pointed out the uniqueness lay in the fact that it's a vesting tentative map and the lots have been graded. He observed the Commission is simply approving the product which will be built on the lots. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if the applicant wishes to delete the pipe that was required. Mr. Buller reported an open concrete swale was the choice design for this project, per the Hillside Ordinance. He indicated the applicant believes it will be better for the project if PVC pipe is installed underground, instead of the approved concrete swale or pipes made of RCP material. Commissioner Tolstoy asked that the method be described. Mr. Guerra reported their proposal includes the installation of PVC underground pipe, even though the current rough graded, recorded, vested tract has earthen swales. He felt underground pipe is superior to earthen swales. Commissioner Tolstoy agreed. Mr. Buller pointed out, even though it's vested, a final grading plan still needs to be approved and the Hillside Ordinance states two options for cross lot drainage: RCP or concrete swales. Commissioner Tolstoy stated his concurrence with the use of PVC pipe, assuming an adequate diameter is utilized. Mr. Butler reported the diameter to be 12-inches. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow PVC pipe. Motion: Moved byTolstoy, seconded by Bethel, to approve Development Review 97-07. Motion carried by the following vote: Planning Commission Minutes -2- August 13, 1997 AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MCNIEL -carried PUBLIC HEARINGS B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE · PERMIT 93-13 (MODIFICATION) - E&R RANCHO PACIFIC, INC. - A request to expand an existing storage facility by providing an additional 46,683 square foot building on 1.78 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue, south of 8th Street - APN: 209-211-10. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related file: Variance 97-02. C. VARIANCE 97-02 - E&R RANCHO PACIFIC, INC. - A request to reduce the required building setback from residential areas from 45 feet to 0 feet for the expansion of an existing storage facility in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue, south of 8th Street - APN: 209-211-10. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 93-13. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He suggested the deletion of an Engineering Condition relating to flood zones. Chairman Barker opened the public hearing. Bill Angel, E&R Rancho Pacific, Inc., 8949 Hermosa Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, thanked both the Engineering and Planning staff and stated they were very helpful and cooperative in processing the project. Chairman Barker, hearing no further comments, dosed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy supported the project. Commissioner Bethel felt it was a continued good use of the property. He stated that at the Design Review meeting it had been reported that both adjacent property owners had been contacted and have no problem with the expansion. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Macias, to approve Conditional Use Permit 93-13 (Modification) and Variance 97-02 with the deletion of the flood zone condition suggested by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MCNIEL -carried D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15016 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CO. - A subdivision of 3.9 acres of land into two parcels in the Terra Vista Promenade shopping center, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN; 227-151-39. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Planning Commission Minutes -3- August 13, 1997 Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report. Commissioner Bethel asked if the developer will landscape the parcels if the own'er does not do so within six months. Mr. James reported that issue had been conditioned into the design review of the project and the landscaping condition before the Commission tonight is a requirement to join the general landscaping and lighting district because of the subdivision of the parcel. Chairman Barker opened the public hearing. Mark Bertone, Madole & Associates, 10601 Church Street, Suite 107, Rancho Cucamonga, announced he was appearing on behalf of Lewis Homes and stated they are in agreement with the conditions. Chairman Barker, hearing no further comments, closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by Tolstoy, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 15016. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: BARKER, BETHEL, MAClAS, TOLSTOY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MCNIEL -carried PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ACTIVITY CENTERS Chairman Barker recommended the item be continued to August 27, 1997, so that it could be discussed with Commissioner McNiel in attendance. F. DESIGN REVIEW COMMI~q-EE APPOINTMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, announced Design Review has been moved to 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. He reported, with the change of meeting dates, Commissioners Bethel and Macias are now available to serve on the Committee. It was the consensus of the Commission that Commissiohers Bethel and Macias continue to serve on the Committee. G. SIGNS/MULTI-FAMILY TASK FORCE UPDATE fOral Reoort~ Brad Buller, City Planner, reported the Task Force had met and discussed signage issues, with direction to staff to revisit regulations regarding square footage of monument signs. He stated there was also discussion about illegal signs and reported a new Code Enforcement position is budgeted to address these and other Code Enforcement issues. Planning Commission Minutes -4- August 13, 1997 Commissioner Tolstoy asked if a planned field trip through the City with regard to current signs had been schedu(ed. 2 . Mr. Buller reported Nancy Fong is coordinating this event. H. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTASK FORCE UPDATE (Oral ReDort} Brad Buller, City Planner, announced the Task Force meeting has been rescheduled for September 17, 1997. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by Macias, carried 4-0-1 (McNiel absent), to adjourn. 7:27 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -5- August 13, 1997