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NOVEMBER 28, 2018
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER
7:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __X___
Vice Chairman (Vacant) __X___
Commissioner Munoz __A__
Commissioner Oaxaca __X___
Commissioner Wimberly __X___
Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Engineer; Susan
Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Donald Granger, Senior Planner;
Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
B1. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED HISTORIC PRESERVATION/PLANNING
COMMISSION MEMBER BRYAN DOPP
Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II, stated for the record that Commissioner Dopp was present
and has taken his seat on the Planning Commission.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation
Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law
prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
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between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
NONE
D. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed
for discussion.
D1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2018
Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 3-0-1-1 (Munoz absent, Dopp abstaining) to adopt the
Consent Calendar.
E. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may
open the meeting for public input.
E1. Requirement for 3D Renderings, 3D Modeling and /or Virtual Tours for Proposed Projects
Candyce Burnett, City Planner, gave the staff report and asked for feedback and direction from the
Commission about the proposed policy so that a formal policy of the new visual requirements can be
written and implemented.
Commissioner Wimberly stated that the staff report addressed most of the concerns he had, especially
during Design Review, by enhancing the ability to see the placement of the projects themselves in
relation to the project site and surrounding neighborhood.
Commissioner Oaxaca concurred with Commissioner Wimberly and added that he is satisfied with the
proposed timing threshold of when additional materials need to be provided, but asked staff how these
new visual 3D-renderings and models will translate visually and be presented to the Planning
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Commission. He also asked if there has been any feedback from developers about the proposed
formalized policy.
Ms. Burnett replied the presentation would depend on what type of rendering is required and received.
For example, a computerized 3D modeling or fly through could be presented in a PowerPoint format
and a 3D rendering could still be presented in the agenda packet. She also stated that the feedback
from developers has generally been accepting once they understand that it is something unique to the
community and it helps the public and the Commission understand and visualize the project.
Commissioner Dopp said that it is a great idea, not only for the Planning Commission but for the public
to help alleviate concerns. He asked if the specific type of additional visual materials provided would
be up to the discretion of the developer or of staff.
Ms. Burnett replied that depending on the unique nature of each project, it would be up to staff to
determine which enhanced visual elements would benefit the Commission and public the most as the
projects are presented.
Chairman Guglielmo commented on the currently proposed threshold of multi-family developments of
4 units and asked about potentially increasing it to 5+ units or since a development of 1-4 units is
considered a smaller development. He also asked if this policy would be retroactive.
Ms. Burnett stated that the threshold of 4 units was chosen because the City is facing a larger number
of infill developments which are generally going to be smaller developments and the concern was
regarding how these infill projects would fit in with the community. However, it is up to the Commission
if they would like to raise the threshold of multi-family units. She further said that this policy would be
applied moving forward or as deemed necessary as projects move forward as part of the completeness
process per the existing Development Code provisions.
Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the policy will be implemented as part of the application
checklist, therefore it cannot be applied retroactively to projects already deemed complete.
Chairman Guglielmo asked how the compatibility of the project to the surrounding areas will be shown
and if there were any plans to provide a similar City-wide 3D map for Rancho Cucamonga that is used
in Pasadena (Exhibit A).
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Ms. Burnett answered that the City of Pasadena was building on an existing 3D modeling database
that Rancho Cucamonga doesn’t have, however the applicant will be asked to look at the compatibility
outside their parcel.
Commissioner Wimberly asked if the Commission would have access to the digital images of the new
visual materials when the agenda packets are received.
Ms. Burnett replied that anything that is part of the agenda packet will be available to view, but
opportunities to provide more digital data will be looked at moving forward.
Ms. Burnett asked if there was any additional direction on the threshold for the minimum number of
units for multi-family developments.
Commissioners Wimberly, Oaxaca, and Dopp concurred that they are in agreement with staff to keep
the minimum threshold at 4 units for multi-family developments.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be
limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after
speaking.
F1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2018-00816 - GOLDEN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT, INC. - A request
to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map
(SUBTT17444) related to a 13-unit condominium development on 2.17 acres of land in the
Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located on the west side
of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, -61 and -
62. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was
adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. The California
Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative
Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to the projects within the
scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
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Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing.
Tracy Scott, resident, spoke against the project stating that there is too much development in the City and
not enough balance between developments and open space. She cited the land adjacent to Los Osos High
School, the open space at Central Park, and the proposed Time Extension site as examples of concern.
Chairman Guglielmo closed the public hearing.
Jun Chen, applicant, responded to the public comment and stated while he understands the concern with too
much development, this specific project is not a high-density development and consists of 13 single-family
homes. Additionally, he stated that the project will be beneficial to the neighbors with the installation of a
traffic light and the enhancements to the storm drain system.
Commissioner Wimberly said he has no issues with the Time Extension and Commissioner Oaxaca and
Chairman Guglielmo concurred.
Commissioner Dopp asked what the process would be if the Time Extension is denied.
Mr. Van der Zwaag replied that the map would expire and the since the developer cannot build without an
approved map, they would have to start the process from the beginning.
Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolution approving
Time Extension DRC2018-00816 as presented by staff.
G. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: NONE
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
H. ADJOURNMENT
7:36 PM
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I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
Wednesday, November 21, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government
Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Susan Shaker
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker’s podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under “Public Comments.” There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling
Susan Shaker
Acting Executive Assistant II
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents
are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission’s decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk’s Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of $2,793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council).
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