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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-23 - Minutes - PC-HPC OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 7 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:00 pm 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; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Sean McPherson, Senior Planner; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; David Eoff, Senior Planner; Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. 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. Seeing no one, closed. C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 7 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 September 25, 2019. Moved by Munoz, second by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0. D. 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. D1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2019-00428 - GOLDEN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT, INC. - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT17444) and a two (2) year time extension of Design Review (DRC2013-00583), Minor Exception DRC2013-00941, Minor Exception DRC2014-00358 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00942, 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 - APNs: 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. Map Extension and DR Extension. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the Staff Report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Dopp asked, where will the water end up going through the property? OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 7 Tabe van dee Zwaag answered, basically it will go underground in a pipe right at Archibald to an existing catch basin and this new facility will connect to that catch basin and it will be all underground when it’s finished. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, closed the public hearing. Commissioners expressed general support of the project. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0. D2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM20101 – DOUGLAS LAW – A request to subdivide an existing 34,849 square feet (0.80 acre) vacant lot into three lots, located in the Low (L) residential district located at 7745 Vineyard Avenue; APN: 0208-091-44. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions. Dat Tran, Assistant Planner, gave the Staff Report. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, closed the public hearing. Commissioners expressed general support of the project. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0. D3. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00946 – SUNSET VISTA DESIGNS COMPANY, INC. – A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 33.067 square feet on 1.67 acres of land located west of Hickory Avenue and south of Arrow Route in the General Industrial (GI) District at 13261 Arrow Route; APN: 0229-171—17, -18. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEAQ guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 – In-Fill Development Projects. Dat Tran, Assistant Planner, gave the Staff Report. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, closed the public hearing. Commissioners expressed general support of the project. OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 7 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0. D4. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-01014 – RAMY IBRAHIM (Owner Kaivan Mashkotiazad) – A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 4,040 square foot single-family residence with an attached 435 square foot garage on a 10,411 square foot lot within the Low (L) Residential District and within the Hillside Overlay District at 7563 Alta Cuesta Drive - APN: 0207-044-29. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. Dat Tran, Assistant Planner, gave the Staff Report. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, closed the public hearing. Commissioners expressed general support of the project. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0. D5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2019-00822 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA – A request to amend Titles 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to modify administrative procedures, correct errors, and clarify standards for entertainment permits, accessory dwelling units, parking space dimensions, and drive aisle dimensions. 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. Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II, gave the Staff Report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Seeing no one, closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the public notification process for new entertainment permits. The commission wanted to ensure that the public would have an opportunity to have concerns addressed in a public forum if the public felt that those concerns could not be addressed through the administrative review process. The commission felt the appeal process was too OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 7 costly and asked if the code could be amended to allow the item to be heard by the Planning Commission if resolution could not be achieved through the administrative review process. A solution was proposed to move Entertainment Permits, with noticing, to Planning Director approval. If a written objection is received, the Director can refer the decision on the permit to the Planning Commission to allow objectors to be heard in a public forum. Commissioners Munoz asked for clarification that a recommendation to the commission will be made IF the Director cannot resolve the issue at their level. Director Anne McIntosh answered yes. If we can work it out, there would be no need to bring it to Commission. All of the Commissioners concurred with the proposed modification. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0, as amended. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz mentioned last week he attended the League of California Cities Conference. Good for City leaders to see and know what is being worked on at large in the State. Thanked Anne McIntosh for her support during the meeting. Commissioner Oaxaca expressed his thanks to Commissioner Munoz and Vice Chairman Wimberly, for their service and leadership. It was a great opportunity for him to learn and did a lot of listening and watching these two gentlemen. They carried this torch on behalf of this city for about 20 years. They should be very proud to be able to walk, drive, bike, stroll around the city to see the legacy they left behind. They did a great service for our city. A service that will live on. Thank you for being part of this and he is grateful to have been a part of it with them. Commissioner Dopp stated although he has only known them for almost 1 year, he has learned a lot. They have set a wonderful example, with great leadership and really helped pave the vision for our city. Best of luck going forward. OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 7 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. Commissioner Munoz commented, it has been a rewarding experience. As Commissioner Oaxaca pointed out, once the decisions made, you get to actually see on the streets not too long after. They are blessed to have been here. He wishes everyone the best of luck. You have two good candidates coming to fill in behind them. Good luck to you all. We left this Commission in good hands. Vice Chairman Wimberly agrees and thanked them for the opportunity to have served with each of them. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: none F. ADJOURNMENT 8:15pm I, Elizabeth Thornhill, 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 October 17, 2019, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 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 OCTOBER 23, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 7 of 7 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 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 $3,114 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us.