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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-24 - Minutes - PC-HPC APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 9 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:00pm Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __X___ Vice Chairman Wimberly __X___ Commissioner Dopp __X___ Commissioner Munoz __X___ Commissioner Oaxaca __X___ Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Vince Acuna, Associate Planner; Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer; Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager/Economic & Community Development; Jennifer Camacho-Curtis, Communications and Marketing Officer, City Manager’s Office. B. 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 between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public communications. Gwyn Frost and Luana Hernandez spoke to the Historical Preservation Commission to note all of the historical landmarks within each of the Council Districts. District 4 this evening included the following landmarks: Etiwanda Railway Station (Depot), Chaffey Isle House George Edgar Frost House and Norton Fisher House. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 9 Ms. Hernandez added that the current Grapevine Community Services Recreation Guide features many of the historic areas and buildings within the City on the cover. She added that she would like a new brochure on the City Historic Landmarks to be published and placed in hotels and local businesses. Deborah Allen, with the City Manager’s Office, invited all the Commissioners to the Health Equity Summit that the City is sponsoring on May 7th at Central Park. Chairman Guglielmo closed public communications. C. 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. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2019 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0 to adopt the minutes. D. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. DIRECTORS REPORT OF THE CITY’S 6-MONTH REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2018-00471 – GOLDEN PROPERTY LLC FOR LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS, LLC – at an existing restaurant located within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay located at 11560 4th Street; APN: 0229-411-04. Vince Acuna, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). No public comments. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 9 Chairman Guglielmo asked if they needed to return again in another 6 months. Mr. Acuna stated that it was not required and that they only were only required to return back to the Commission once for review. Report was received and filed. D2. REVIEW OF THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION SPECIFIC PLAN (EHNCP) – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager, started the Power Point presentation (copy on file) with the history of the plan. Jennifer Camacho-Curtis spoke regarding the surveys that have been conducted and community outreach. Mr. Burris continued with the power point explaining the plan including the six Guiding Principles. Albert Espinoza stated that the street network will be using regular streets but will also have roundabouts to keep the rural feel to the project. Mike Smith talked about the neighborhood concept with the sizes of the homes within each neighborhood. Anthony, a resident in the area, noted previous attempts of land use regulation by government entities. Don Michevich, a local owner, noted changes in this presentation from the community outreach events. He had concerns about traffic. Mark Gibboney, a resident, stated that he just wanted conservation with no commercial involvement. Karen Ruby, living in Deer Creek Estates, is concerned about on-street parking and requesting no commercial development. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 9 Beau Kimberly, a resident, is concerned about property and development rights. Wants circulation direction for the northern portion of the land. Kevin Hernandez, an adjacent property owner had concern that many do not know what is happening. He expressed additional concern about mixed use and elevations. Mark Harris, Deer Creek resident, wants to ensure the open space and his view. Commissioner Munoz thanked all who attended with their opinions. He encouraged everyone to work with staff in regard to exact questions they might have. He stated that outreach over the last 2 years gave the public significant chances to express their opinions. He noted that the City has community-based vision in regard to this excess land from the County of San Bernardino. He noted that this complete and comprehensive reflective plan to be used as a guide for all future development and that he City has an opportunity to improve this area. Commissioner Wimberly thanked staff and residents and concurred with Commissioner Munoz. Commissioner Oaxaca also thanked staff and residents. He stated that this was an ongoing process for the community to provide input on this plan. Concerns of the property owners in the northern area should be taken into account. He added that additional opportunities will continue for input including the EIR in the future. Conservation is a major part of this plan but it is not free and could deteriorate without protection. Commissioner Dopp thanked everyone in attendance and City staff for the detailed report. He noted that it is the obligation of the residents to become informed and be involved. The conservation area preservation is important. He asked staff to further explain the TDR process. He also asked about the management of the plan in the next 15-20-30 years. Mr. Burris noted that we have additional experts present to answer those questions. Commissioner Dopp noted that there is demand for some commercial development, including a grocery store, north of the 210 freeway. He noted that this plan has incorporated a unique sense of place. Chairman Guglielmo would like the enhancement of the trails and access areas including parking for them. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 9 Mr. Burris responded to several questions including that multi family and mixed use are different uses and gave their descriptions. He noted the extent of the public outreach. The land use regarding the adjoining the Deer Creek residential area was also discussed. John Baucke with New Urban Realty Advisors, spoke explaining the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program. Mr. Burris stated that tentatively the next meeting will be on May 22, 2019 for the draft EIR. After public communication was heard, the plan was received and filed. Chairman Guglielmo called a recess of the meeting at 9:33pm. Chairman Guglielmo reconvened the meeting at 9:39pm. E. 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. E1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2018-00605, Planned Community Amendment DRC2019-00232, Master Plan Amendment DRC2019-00231, Specific Plan Amendment DRC2019-00230 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA – A request to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code, the Victoria Community Plan, the Town Square Master Plan, the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the Empire Lakes Specific Plan to amend requirements and standards for the development of Hotels. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 10, 2019. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 9 Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Oaxaca thanked staff for the additional information and continuing to work with the hotel community. Commissioner Dopp asked about the safety standards to prevent possible criminal activity. Ms. Nakamura stated that the overall design is compatible with safety standards from the police department. Commissioner Dopp asked for clarification of the amenities that the City would require. Ms. Nakamura has started an expanded list of amenities and will include them in the final ordinance. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Brandon Feighner with CBRE Hotels, thanked the Commission for coming back with this meeting. He indicated most of the requirements of the ordinance should already be in place. Don Cape with Theraldsen Hospitality, stated that he had concerns about the staff report details. Richard Garcia, Director of Operations with Theraldsen Hospitality, stated that they had a downturn in bed occupancies this winter which affected the industry due to rain and the government shutdown. Gary Theraldsen, with Theraldsen Hotels, stated that they build quality hotels that last 40 to 50 years. Chairman Guglielmo closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz noted that there was not much different and still holds the position to approve the recommendation with Commissioner Wimberly concurring. Commissioner Oaxaca stated that the proposal was necessary and was glad to hear that confirmation from the hotel industry stated by those present. APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 7 of 9 Ms. Nakamura stated that the primary goal is a good balance within the City with many choices. Commissioner Oaxaca stated that there are differences in amenities within hotels. Ms. Nakamura stated that the option is available that would have staff provide an amended list of amenities and reduce maximum occupancy from 75 to 72 percent before going before the City Council. Commissioner Dopp noted that demand and supply of land availability for hotels is limited. Extended Stay Plus would be acceptable and to continue to push for better design and not have cookie cutter buildings. Chairman Guglielmo thanked staff for the enhanced report and for the Theraldsen team here tonight. Ms. Nakamura noted the options added with modifying the minimum occupancy rate and permiting Extended Stay Hotels in all zones with staff and Planning Commission review required and including required amenities. Mr. Ghirelli clarified the prohibition on Extended Stay Hotels was removed and would include additional required amenities. Minor typo in the resolution was noted and will be corrected. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0 as amended. F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: None COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: None APRIL 24, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 8 of 9 If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. G. ADJOURNMENT 10:32pm I, Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 18, 2019 seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 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