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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/01/13 - Minutes - PC-HPCCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting January 13, 1993 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: Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Wendy Vallette ABSENT: Peter Tolstoy STAFF PRESENT: Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney; Steve Hayes, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Buller, City Planner, recommended that Item A be pulled from the Consent Calendar and considered with the associated variance request, Item C. Mr. Buller also mentioned that a letter requesting a continuance had been received from the applicant's attorney on Item I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, carried 4-0-1 with Tolstoy absent, to adopt the minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 2, 1992. Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Melcher, carried 4-0-1 with Tolstoy absent, to adopt the minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 9, 1992, as amended. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, carried 4-0-1 with Tolstoy absent, to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 1992, as amended. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, carried 4-0-1 with Tolstoy absent, to adopt the minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 15, 1992, as amended. CONSENT CALENDAR Ae DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14263 - G & D CONSTRUCTION - The design review of detailed site plan and building elevations for the development of 32 townhome units on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Variance 92-07 and Minor Exception 92-16. Chairman McNiel remarked that there had been a suggestion to pull the item from the Consent Calendar and consider it in conjunction with Item C. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-20 - GALARDI GROUP - A request to construct a 3,183 square foot building containing 1,200 square feet of retail-space and a 1,983 square foot fast food restaurant (with drive-thru), within a previously approved commercial retail center in the Regional Related Commercial designation (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between 1-15 and Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 229-031-03 through 13, 15, 16, 20, and a portion of 59. (Continued from December 9, 1992.) Scott Murphy, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He stated that the item had been recommended for approval at the December 9, 1992, Planning Commission Meeting. He said the applicant had requested a continuance at that meeting in order to explore possible alternatives to different materials for the building and the matter was referred back to the Design Review Committee, which had reviewed it on January 5. He stated that the revised plans depicted a 12-inch precast element at the base with 6-inch tile medallions instead of the originally proposed 32-inch precast wainscot. He said there would also be a bullnose detail. He reported the applicant also proposed a simplification of the secondary cornice detail but the Committee preferred what had originally been proposed and the applicant had reverted to the original plans. He said the applicant proposed foam material with a latex finnish for the cornice detail and the Design Review Committee felt that would be acceptable if it were used on the cornice and eaves areas where it would not be within the pedestrian area. He said the applicant proposed changes to the plaza including the elimination of the trellis, reduction in the amount of hardscape, and reduction in the amount of outdoor seating. He commented the applicant felt adequate shade could be provided by the shade trees. He reported the Design Review Committee felt it would be appropriate to eliminate the trellis because of the small size of the building and the feeling that the trellis would detract from the detailed design of the building. He said the Committee suggested a second table be provided. Mr. Murphy observed that the applicant wanted to use the color red for the window mullions and main door and the Committee had found that would be acceptable. He said the Design Review Committee also requested that the service doors be painted to match the stucco treatment. Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 13, 1993 Commissioner Melcher remarked that in addition to requesting a second table, the Design Review Committee had also suggested that both tables be equipped with umbrellas. He said that after the Design Review Committee meeting he had had second thoughts about the proposed fire engine red color for the mullions and he did not favor it. Mr. Murphy suggested that Planning Division Condition No. 2 be revised to eliminate the trellis. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Jim Bickel, J. S. Bickel & Associates, stated he was the project architect and was available to answer questions. Jim Caulfield, The Galardi Group, P. O. Box 7460, Newport Beach, stated they wished to use red for the mullion color because it is one of their corporate colors and would tie in with one of the bands on their signs. He felt the red mullion color would provide relief to the stucco and would not be inconsistent with the remainder of the center. He did not recall the discussion about umbrellas at the Design Review Committee. He said they normally use fiber glass umbrellas painted red with the corporate logo. He said they had tried collapsible canvas umbrellas but they did not work very well. Chairman McNiel recalled that umbrellas had been discussed at the Design Review Committee meeting. He felt the umbrellas should be either metal or fiber glass as canvas does not seem to work well because of the high winds. Mr. Caulfield stated they would use fiber glass with an aluminum shaft affixed into the center of the table. Mr. Bickel stated that the master developer had intended a scheme for the center using hunter green accent colors on the majors and in-line shops and he felt an alternate color (red) for the satellite pads would be appropriate. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Vallette stated she did not have a problem with either green or red, but it should be one or the other, not both. She felt that using both colors would tend to make it look like Christmas. She said red would be acceptable for the whole center, but she was not sure what color the lampposts are. She felt the color could be worked out with staff. She preferred to stay away from a corporate logo umbrella. She said the trellis had been suggested at the first Design Review Committee meeting because of the winds. She did not care if umbrellas or a trellis are used. Commissioner Chitiea stated she shared similar concerns. She felt the paint color should be consistent throughout the project. She thought subtle color variations might be acceptable but separate colors would fragment the project. She thought the color preference should be left to the Design Review Committee. She felt that corporate umbrellas become advertising. She said that normally a trellis is preferred because trees are often cut back and provide little shade. She stated that umbrellas would be acceptable but they should fit in with the design and color scheme for the center. Planning Commission Minutes -3- January 13, 1993 Commissioner Melcher noted that it was a departure for the chain to locate within a multi-tenant building and the building is more substantial than most of their chain restaurants. He thought the use is a worthwhile addition to the center. He agreed with Commissioners Chitiea and Vallette regarding a uniform color and felt it could be decided by staff. He also agreed that the umbrellas should not be reflective of the corporate signature advertising appearance. He asked if the project could move forward while the color was being decided. Mr. Murphy suggested the plans could be processed through plan check with the specification that the color would match the center. Commissioner Vallette stated that would be acceptable. Chairman McNiel agreed. He asked if any Commissioners objected to the change in materials for the cornice work. Commissioner Vallette questioned what the material would be. Chairman McNiel said it would be foam covered with mesh and acrylic and he said it would not be in a place where it could be bumped. Commissioner Vallette felt that would be acceptable. Chairman McNiel asked if the Commissioners were in favor of the change to the base. Commissioner Vallette asked if it would meld to the rest of the center. Mr. Murphy said that particular design is being proposed for the in-line shops in the eastern phase. Commissioner Chitiea asked if the Design Review Committee had found the design acceptable. Chairman McNiel stated they differed in opinion. He preferred the original plans with the 32-inch wainscot and Commissioner Melcher and Dan Coleman preferred the revised concept because they felt it gave a lighter feel to the smaller building. Commissioner Chitiea felt the new design was busier. Commissioner Vallette suggested that each Commissioner give their r=~tionale for their preference. Chairman McNiel liked the original concept because it was a solid color and not as ornate or busy. Commissioner Melcher felt the original design was heavy and overpowering with relatively little interest. He thought the 12-inch base with tile medallions was visually more interesting. Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 13, 1993 Chairman McNiel agreed that the original wainscot was very heavy at its height and he noted that the building is not large. Commissioner Chitiea felt the revised renderings looked good and the design would be acceptable. Commissioner Vallette agreed. Commissioner Chitiea asked if the Design Review Committee felt the arbor interfered with the entrance. Chairman McNiel felt it did. Mr. Murphy said it did not conflict with pedestrian access but the Committee felt it obscured visibility and detracted from the detailing on the building. Chairman McNiel felt it also protruded out into the walking area. Mr. Murphy said it extended but a path would still have been available. Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Chitiea, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 92-20 with modifications to eliminate the trellis, require the mullion color to be consistent with the center, and to require two tables in the plaza area with fiber glass umbrellas. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried A. DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14263 VARIANCE 92-07 - G & D CONSTRUCTION - A request to reduce the minimum building-to-curb setback from 15 to 8 feet for one building within a proposed 32-unit townhome project on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Design Review for Tentative Tract 14263 and Minor Exception 92-16. Steve Hayes, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Todd Liebl, Chief Financial Officer of G & D Construction, 2234 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, stated they purchased the project with a 32-unit design. He said they felt the project should be redesigned with smaller units because of the economy but the City design codes had changed in the interim. He noted they had worked with staff to bring the project into close compliance with the new standards but the project still requires a variance. He felt the overall design had been improved. Planning Commission Minutes -5- January 13, 1993 Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Melcher stated he was on the Design Review Committee and he felt all proposed changes were an improvement over the approved project. He thought the smaller units would give a visually less crowded appearance. He felt the revised architecture is more appropriate for the site because it is not as assertive as the originally approved design. He thought the buildings are handsome and it would be appropriate to grant the variance. Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing to ask if G & D Construction would be building the units. Mr. Liebl responded affirmatively. Chairman McNiel again closed the public hearing. He stated he was familiar with G & D Construction and he felt the project is in good hands. He supported the project and variance. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, to adopt the resolutions approving Design Review for Tentative Tract 14263 and Variance 92-07. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 14238 - VASS - A subdivision of 0.58 acres of land into 2 parcels in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street - APN: 202-061-46. Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel questioned the ultimate configuration of Mignonette Street south of the project. Mr. James said it will knuckle and go south into Billings Place. He showed the circulation plan on the second phase of the overall tract map of Hix Development. He said the map is recorded for the second phase and the developer had indicated they would commence with the second phase depending upon sales of the first phase. Chairman McNiel asked if Lot 45, immediately south of the project, would be available for splitting. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated Lot 45 is large enough to be subdivided. Commissioner Melcher noted that street improvements which would normally be part of the parcel map are part of a tract map and he asked if the issuance of Planning Commission Minutes -6- January 13, 1993 a building permit for the site would need to be controlled to be sure street improvements were in place to provide usable access to the property at the time it is developed. Mr. James stated the parcel is conditioned to build its own frontage. Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney, observed that Condition No. 1 required street improvements if they were not already constructed with the tract map. He said there would be no building permits issued unless the condition is fulfilled. Mr. James said there would be an improvement certificate on the final map. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Laszlo Vass, applicant, 6809 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he had no questions. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chitiea felt the project appeared straight forward. Chairman McNiel suggested that the project be conditioned so that any structures being built on the lots be sensitive to the surrounding architecture. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated single family residences go through the normal plan check process and staff automatically checks for consistency and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. He did not think it would be necessary to add a condition to the parcel map. Chairman McNiel stated that would be acceptable. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, to issue a negative declaration and adopt the resolution approving Parcel Map 14238. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried , , , , E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-29 - AROLD - A request to establish a beauty salon within a 640 square foot leased space in an existing commercial center on 2.8 acres of land within the General Industrial District (Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8870 Archibald Avenue, Suite D - APN: 209-032-42. Steve Hayes, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public h'earing. Planning Commission Minutes -7- January 13, 1993 Louis Arold, applicant, 2841 Longhorn Street, Ontario, stated he agreed with the conditions of approval. Karam Muhammad, 8840 Archibald, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he is a tenant in the center. He supported the use and felt it will compliment the center. He said he is new tenant and he thought the center has good potential. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. He noted that the proposed use is located adjacent to a restaurant. He asked if staff felt there would be enough parking spaces. Mr. Hayes said that if all tenant spaces are leased as originally designed, there would be an overabundance of 12 parking spaces. Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Chitiea, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 92-29. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-32 - RANCHO HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH - A request to establish a church in a 7,530 square foot leased space within an existing 65,000 square foot building on 6.6 acres of land in the Office Professional District located at 7365 Carnelian Street - APN: 207-031-27. Steve Hayes, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He observed that preliminary comments had been received from both the Building and Safety and Fire Divisions and it was felt that the applicant could work with staff to comply with the life safety requirements. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Dr. David Bancroft, Pastor, Rancho Hills Community Church, 7365 Carnelian, stated they had appeared before the Planning Commission on September 20, 1992, to obtain permission to occupy another suite of the building. He said at that time the Commission had given them 5 weeks to vacate the building but instead they had moved their services on the very next Sunday because they wanted to comply with all City codes. He said they have been meeting at the Alta Loma High School ever since. He expressed appreciation for the assistance and cooperation of staff. Chairman McNiel noted that the life safety issues are critical. Dr. Bancroft stated he had received the letters from staff and the Exchange Management will be doing all of the plans. He felt they were on target. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -8- January 13, 1993 Commissioner Melcher felt it should be noted that the Planning Commission appreciates the previous prompt response by the church. Commissioner Chitiea also commended the applicant on their previous move. She was glad they were able to secure another location within the same structure they had originally chosen to lease. Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Melcher, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 92-32. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-30 - COLOMBERO - A request to establish a bail bonds office and warehouse within a 2,000 square foot leased space in a 10,000 square foot building within the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8685 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite E - APN: 209-032-42. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. He suggested the project be conditioned to install stop signs or vehicle limit lines at the driveway exits to Etiwanda Avenue and to restripe the parking spaces. He said the Public Safety Commission discussed the project because of its proximity to the jail and suggested the two additional conditions. Commissioner Melcher asked if it would not be typical to use both a stop sign and a vehicle limit line. Mr. Coleman responded that generally the City does not make such a determination on private property. He noted that the Public Safety Commission had requested either one or the other but the Commission could require both. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Dona Colombero, applicant, 1003 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, stated they would be happy to comply with the conditions. Commissioner Melcher asked if they have an office in San Bernardino. Ms. Colombero replied that Mr. Story has an office in San Bernardino. David Story, Faul°s Bail Bonds, 115 South Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, stated he is the owner of the bail bonds business. Chairman McNiel asked what types of items are taken in as collateral. Mr. Story replied that most bonds are issued against real estate via trust deeds. He said some clients put up televisions, VCRs, stereo equipment, etc. Planning Commission Minutes -9- January 13, 1993 and he needs some place to put such collateral. He felt fortunate to find a location with a warehouse near the jail. Chairman McNiel asked if Mr. Story agreed with the restriction on outside storage of collateral. Mr. Story agreed. Commissioner Vallette questioned the adequacy of exterior security lighting. Mr. Story said they had not done any exterior changes. He said they generally meet from 60-70 percent of their clients at other locations. Commissioner Vallette asked if the clients could come to the bail bonds office. Mr. Story said they may and he intended to install an exterior telephone at the facility so he could be paged. Mr. Coleman noted there is a light above the entry door. Secondo Colombero, applicant, 1003 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, stated there are 5 large security lights in back of the building and 11 lights on the other building which illuminate the area. Commissioner Melcher noted that there was a billboard advertising the business at the San Bernardino office. He asked if Mr. Story planned to use billboard advertising at the Rancho Cucamonga office. Mr. Story responded that a billboard is located on the property he leases in San Bernardino so he has the first right of refusal for advertising. He said he did not plan to use billboard advertising in Rancho Cucamonga. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Vallette felt it would be preferable to have both stop signs and vehicle limit lines at both driveway exits. She also requested that security lighting be provided on all sides of the building beginning with the first day of operation. Commissioner Melcher felt the City needs the business and the location would be good. Commissioner Chitiea agreed it is an appropriate location. Chairman McNiel stated he had taken a tour of the facility with George Yankovich, Chairman of the Public Safety Commission because it was felt there was a potential that the use might be a public safety issue. He said that Mr. Yankovich had raised the issue of the stop signs. Chairman McNiel felt the use is a service that is needed in the community and the location would be appropriate. He noted there is currently a bail bonds office to the east of the jail in an unincorporated County area. Planning Commission Minutes -10- January 13, 1993 Mr. Coleman suggested a condition be added that adequate security lighting be provided for all sides of the building. Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing to see if the condition was acceptable to the applicant. Mr. Colombero stated the condition was acceptable. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 92-30. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried , , , , , ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 92-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Title 17, Chapter 17.12 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code regarding parking requirements within shopping centers. Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated that P & D Technologies had conducted the parking study and Chuck Spagnola from their office would make a brief presentation to the Commission. Chuck Spagnola, P & D Technologies, 650 East Hospitality Lane, #250, San Bernardino, described how the parking study was developed. Chairman McNiel noted that the study recommended five spaces per 1000 square feet for centers including up to 15 percent restaurants. He asked if they had considered applying a separate ratio for all restaurant uses. Mr. Spagnola replied that some cities studied use a base rate and require additional parking for restaurants while others use a base rate including restaurants with no restrictions on the amount of space devoted to restaurant uses. He noted that the proposed rate would require 10 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of restaurant use when the usage exceeds 15 percent. Chairman McNiel commented that with the current formula, problems can occur because the tenant mix is unknown at the time the buildings are constructed. Mr. Coleman stated staff was trying to find a requirement that makes sense in terms of engineering analysis. He said staff wanted something that would be easy to administer and would not require a developer to determine a future tenant mix when laying out a shopping center. He felt the proposed changes would accomplish those goals. Chairman McNiel felt that as time goes on, smaller centers will be developed. He questioned the effect on the smaller centers. Planning Commission Minutes -11- January 13, 1993 Mr. Coleman responded that centers under 25,000 square feet would still calculate individual uses as the flat rate would only apply to centers of over 25,000 square feet. Commissioner Vallette asked if the City Municipal Code currently restricts the amount of restaurant space in shopping centers. Mr. Coleman responded negatively. Chairman McNiel asked if the 15 percent allocation for restaurant uses would allow sufficient parking and sufficient restaurant space. Mr. Coleman felt the 15 percent would be a reasonable allocation. Commissioner Melcher asked if the adoption of the regulations would impact the number of square feet that could be developed at Victoria Gardens. Mr. Coleman responded that shopping centers over 1,000,000 square feet would have to provide a parking study. Commissioner Melcher asked if the adoption of the regulations would likely prompt proposals from developers to expand leasable space in existing centers. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Rick Mager, Lewis Homes, 1156 North Mountain Avenue, Upland, stated they would not be asking for additional density at Terra Vista Town Center. He said they are currently considering proposing a reduction in space from 30,000 down to 18,000 square feet for the two pad buildings at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue. John Potter, Hughes Investments, Two Corporate Plaza, #250, Newport Beach, said they currently spend a lot of time calculating parking demands and they wanted a useful tool. He requested approval of the resolution. Chairman McNiel asked if the process would work. Mr. Spagnola stated he believed it would. Chairman McNiel complimented Mr. Spagnola on his fine report. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Melcher asked for staff's recommendation. Brad Buller, City Planner, thanked the developers for their input. He indicated that staff felt the consultant did an excellent job and fully supported the proposed changes. Commissioner Chitiea felt that streamlining has been needed for a long time but it had been difficult to determine what would work. She felt the proposal would be a win/win situation. Planning Commission Minutes -12- January 13, 1993 Commissioner Vallette thanked Lewis Homes and Hughes Investments for funding the study. She felt it was an excellent report and she favored the changes. Commissioner Melcher supported the proposal. Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Vallette, to recommend issuance of a Negative Declaration and adopt the resolution recommending approval of Development Code Amendment 92-01. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE NONE TOLSTOY -carried DIRECTOR'S REPORTS USE DETERMINATION 92-03 - ADAMS - A request for the Planning Commission to determine whether fortunetelling is a permitted or conditionally permitted use in the Specialty Commercial Zone of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. (Continued from November 10, 1992.) Chairman McNiel noted there had been a request from the applicant's attorney to continue the matter to February 10, 1992. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated it was up to the Commission to determine if it wished to continue the matter. He noted the matter had been continued several times in the past. Me said the City Attorney had notified the applicant's attorney that good cause would be needed in order to continue the matter. He said staff did not know what a continuance would accomplish and he thought the applicant may be looking at other options. Commissioner Melcher suggested notifying the applicant the matter would be continued with the understanding that the Commission would act the next time the matter is before them unless the City Attorney offers an opinion that there is a valid reason for continuance. Ralph Hanson, City Attorney, said that would be acceptable. He said he had notified Mr. Fisher, the applicant°s attorney, that the City was concerned they were doing business at that address and Mr. Fisher said they were not conducting business there. Commissioner Melcher stated he had looked in the windows on January 10, 1993, and the space is completely vacant. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, to continue Use Determination 92-03 to February 10, 1993, with a request to staff that the applicant be notified the Commission would act on the matter at that time unless the City Attorney advised there was a valid reason for further continuance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Planning Commission Minutes -13- January 13, 1993 There were no additional public comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS J. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE ON ROUTE 30 - Oral Report Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he had received a letter from CalTrans indicating that freeway landscape plans should be distributed in February or March and that cities will have an opportunity to review and comment on the conceptual landscape plans. Commissioner Melcher noted he had previously provided a written report to the Commissioners. Commissioner Vallette commended Commissioner Melcher on his report. K. PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES Commissioner Chitiea suggested that changes in the Committees be postponed until after appointments by the City Council. Chairman McNiel agreed. Commissioner Melcher suggested that the Fire Station Subcommittee be deleted. Brad Buller, City Planner, agreed. Chairman McNiel stated he would like to be removed from the Design Review Committee as soon as possible. Commissioner Vallette volunteered to replace Chairman McNiel on the Committee until decisions are formally made following the appointments. Chairman McNiel agreed to the change. He noted that Commissioner Chitiea should be the second alternate and he would be the third alternate. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Fire Station Subcommittee should be deleted and the remainder of the committees and subcommittees would be considered following appointments. Chairman McNiel suggested that a date be set for the next Planning Commission workshop on goals and priorities. Commissioner Melcher thought future workshops had been scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. Planning Commission Minutes -14- January 13, 1993 It was decided that the meeting would be on February 3, 1993, at 5:00 p.m. at the Tolstoy residence. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, to adjourn. 9:15 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned to a workshop on Foothill Marketplace at 6:30 p.m. on January 19, 1993, in the Rains Room. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -15- January 13, 1993