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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-12 - Minutes - PC-HPC01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. — CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo _x_ Vice Chairman Oaxaca Commissioner Dopp _x_ Commissioner Morales x Commissioner Williams A Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant, Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer, David Eoff, Sr. Planner, Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner. 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 none, closed. C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 1 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 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 by Commissioners for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2020. Moved by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Morales; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM20006 AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00529 — REDROCK DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR SCHEU MANAGEMENT COMPANY- A request to subdivide 13.6 acres of land for four (4) separate parcels and develop the site with four (4) industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 240,710 square feet within the General Industrial (GI) District, located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and 7t" Street —APN: 0209-211-24. Related File: Design Review DRC2018- 00529 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM20006. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. Mike Smith, Principal Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Michael Morris, Red Rock Development representing the applicant. Presented a check payable to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for MND. Introduced his team and expressed their excitement and see it as a major milestone moving forward. No public comments. Commissioner Dopp, stated the project looks impressive. Mentioned there is a need for certain types of spaces for businesses that need to expand, especially a warehouse, it brings something extra to the community. Page 2 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Chairman Guglielmo mentioned it will be an added improvement to the neighborhood. A well -thought-out project. Moved by Commissioner Dopp, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams. D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00590 — SHEAN KIM FOR XEBEC REALTY - A request for site plan and architectural review of a 103,945 square foot warehouse distribution building on 4.75 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) District on the east side of Pecan Avenue south of Arrow Route; APN: 0229-171-02. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — Infill Development Projects. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Paige Fennie, Lozeau Drury, expressed concerns on an environmental safety issue. Requesting City to conduct an EIR on this project. Commissioner Dopp requested for City Attorney Ghirelli to weigh in on the comment conflict with CEQA application. Attorney Ghirelli explained he reviewed the letter with Staff, and it does not claim the project qualifies for any of the elements of class 32 exemption. CEQA's categorical exemptions are subject to exceptions. (There are 5 exceptions.) Two were raised in this case. Staff determined that because the project is an industrial project in an area zoned for industrial uses, and surrounded by other industrial uses, there was really nothing unusual about placing the warehouse of this size, and this type at this location. Without any unusual circumstance, Staff feels that the findings that were provided in support of the class 32 exemption are supported and the exemptions are implacable in this case. Commissioner Dopp commented on the recent trend of law firms representing environmental groups challenging the CEQA findings, then later settling with the applicants. As City Attorney said, it is zoned for industrial area. It appears to be the best fit for the land, the categorical exemption is appropriate. He expressed his approval for this project moving forward. Vice Chair Oaxaca stated he reviewed the documentation. He also supports the project Page 3 of 10 LisI tr CITY 01 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Morales stated he believes all the concerns have been addressed. Project will complement the area. Chairman Guglielmo stated he agrees and added the current use there is impactful with trucking and will be an improvement to the neighborhood for building to be built there. Commissioner Dopp mentioned, before making the motion to approve he added, if it's taking over a trucking company and we are building something else in that land, you could make a theatrical argument that could actually be a benefit to the area because based off the amount of truck traffic that potentially goes through there vs. a warehouse. Not saying it's 100% true but you could make the argument. Moved by Commissioner Dopp, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca; carried 4-0-1. Absent Commissioner Williams. D3. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00381 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00936 — KEN KANG FOR 8166 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, LLC - A request for site plan and architectural review for the reconstruction and expansion of a service station and convenience store located in the Mixed -Use (MU) District and Foothill Boulevard Overlay District Subarea 1 at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive, at 8166 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0207-112-20 and 23. 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. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo asked a question for Engineering regarding the new realignment and how it will work, concerns channeling cars to create more traffic. Is that a valid point or will alignment improve. Brian Sandona answered, the alignment will improve the flow of traffic in the area. The existing Red Hill Country Club will be vacated, and that land will revert back to the original owners but after the new alignment is dedicated and constructed. No public comments. Page 4 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Dopp stated he is satisfied with how staff and applicant addressed some of the issues. Vice Chair Oaxaca stated he agrees with Commissioner Dopp, expressed the project is very nicely designed and definitely designed for the future. Commissioner Morales stated with the reconstruction and updated architecture enhances the entry way into the City and agrees it will be a good project. Chairman Guglielmo agrees with his fellow Commissioners. It's a good design and an improvement to that entry point. Moved by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Morales; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams. D4. TIME EXTENSION DRC2019-00939 — YOULITA AND KIRYAKOS, LLC - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT18823) along with related Variance DRC2012-00135 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00513 to subdivide 3 parcels of land totaling 12.93 acres into 19 lots for the future development of single-family residences in the Very Low (VL) Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road, south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16 and 17. Related files Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18823, Variance DRC2012-00135, and Minor Exception DRC2012-00513. On January 23, 2013, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18823. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to the project within the scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo asked what has caused the delay. Carlos Cueva, with Rancho Wardman is here tonight on behalf of the applicant. Explained the problems with break-ins of homes at the project site and working with the Police to resolve issue. Also, working on environmental issues to be resolved and how to submit the Page 5 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA next set of plans to the Engineering department. Trying to move through that as quickly as possible. Commissioner Dopp asked the applicant about project timing going forward. Carlos Cueva answered that it must get done within this calendar year. They do not have extension period. Trying to get Engineering approved and Environmental addressed. No public comments. Moved by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Dopp; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams. D5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2020-00004 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to modify the development standards applicable to single-family residential development within a specific area of the Red Hill community that is generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, south of Base Line Road, west of Vineyard Avenue, and east of Grove Avenue (the City's west boundary). 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 January 22, 2020 HPC/PC Meeting. David Eoff, Senior Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Morales asked, since time is of the essence for the proposed code amendments, how much time do we have until it has to be addressed. Anne McIntosh, Planning Director explained, that there are a number of vacant lots along south side of the street. Without design standards in place, applications could go forward as the previous applications have under the current standards. Moving this forward quickly would benefit both the projects and concerns of the neighbors. The neighbors are aware and still were more comfortable allowing that additional time. The City Manager's Office agrees. Oscar Gonzalez, Camino Predero resident stated, when developing this code for his neighborhood street, to please consider what's best for its general curb appeal. Page 6 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Jane Adams, Camino Predero resident, expressed her objection to the amendment of the code. Does not see the need for neighborhood meetings due to the hostility and pity of neighbors. Requests the decision makers (Planning) to please make a decision. Rob Patel, Camino Predero resident, stated he went to every single house in the community and got the curb heights. Realized some issues with the code that are being proposed by staff. Produced a drawing of property line and setbacks and submitted findings to Planning. Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, commented that Mr. Patel did an extensive analysis that goes beyond what he just presented. He spoke with her earlier today and she mentioned staff would be happy to accept his research analysis and incorporate that in the subsequent report and will be brought back to the Commission once submitted officially. Renee Massey, stated she will be providing a petition of signatures showing support of Staffs recommendation for continuance. Shena Ice, Camino Predero lot owner and sister of Rob Patel (continued where Rob Patel left oft), stating they went to all the community and lot owners to see what they thought. Hoping the City would review the information and move forward with the right proposal. Chuck Buquet, stated he was never approached by the Patel's. Expressed he is open to talking but was never contacted. He suggests staff recommend the continuance, which will allow neighbors to come back and communicate. Christopher Nosrat, resident, expressed his feelings about the neighborhood. He does not understand why hostility. Expressed not everyone is going to be happy with the outcome but a decision needs to be made. Susan McNinch, resident, stated she disagrees with Rob Patel about going around talking to neighbors because no one came to her door and approached her. Expressed how residents need to look after each other and take care of each other or they will be back in two years with same situation. Commissioner Dopp, stated there are two different perspectives and at some point, the Commission is going to have to make a decision one way or the other. He asked Staff to provide a record of what is being said at community meetings. He is open to see more Page 7 of 10 01 LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON�, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA technical analysis of what Mr. Patel provided with roofing and setbacks. Asking staff to bring to the next public hearing a more visualization of what these setbacks look like at street level and at a slightly elevated view. He likes the idea about the trees that maybe could help alleviate some of the view issues. Vice Chair Oaxaca, mentioned we do have a current set of codes and those are in place for any individual who wishes to construct in the City based on the codes are allowed to do so. He is not supportive of the use of outside pressure to inhibit what is allowed legally under the existing codes. He was happy to hear there has been progress in the discussions. Commissioner Morales, stated that progress is being made. He hopes that additional time will be productive and resolve outstanding issues for everyone involved. He hopes the community will be able to move forward and live in a peaceful and beautiful neighborhood. Chairman Guglielmo, asked staff what is the plan going forward. Anne McIntosh, answered to make clear, the overlay that staff had proposed would be an option to property owners. It does not replace the underlying Hillside standards that are in place. Property owners can continue to come under the existing guidelines if they wanted to. After tonight, additional comments were submitted, and staff can arrange for another meeting. Chairman Guglielmo requested for staff to bring concrete results from neighborhood meetings to avoid mixed messaging. He recommends this item be continued and for the neighbors to work towards a compromise. Moved by Commissioner Dopp, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams, to continue Item D5 to date unspecified. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Page 8 of 10 FEBRUARY 12, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER NEW LOCATION: TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA F. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting; carried 4-0-1 absent Commissioner Williams. 8: 50pm 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 Thursday, February 06, 2020, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 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. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. 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