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Home My WebLink About2020-08-26 - Minutes - PC-HPCHistoric Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda August 26, 2020 MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order The meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on August 26, 2020. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Guglielmo at 7:00pm. Planning Commission present: Chairman Guglielmo, Vice Chair Oaxaca, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Morales, and Commissioner Williams. Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant; Brian Sandona, Sr. Civil Engineer; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; David Eoff, Sr. Planner, Michael Smith, Principal Planner, Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner. B. Public Communications Chairman Guglielmo opened the public communications and hearing no comment, closed public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2020 Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Morales. Motion carried 5-0 to adopt the Minutes as presented. D. Public Hearings D1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2020-00238— PACIFIC SUMMIT - FOOTHILL, LLC (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY) — A request to allow for the first one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT16605M) to subdivide 24.19 acres into 6 parcels for the development of 175 attached condominium units (Sycamore Heights project) within the Mixed Use (MU) District, APNs: 0207-101-13, 17, 24, 25, 31, 34 and 41, and 0207-112-09 and 10. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2016-00206, Design Review DRC2012-00672, Variance DRC2016-00207 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2012-00673. Staff finds the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Mitigated Negative Declaration certified by City Council on October 4, 2017 (State Clearinghouse #2017071010) by Resolutions 17-098 and 17-099 and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral presentation (copy on file). He noted the Conditions of Approval were revised in order to establish a better legal mechanism to regulate off -site improvements for this project. Copies of the redline conditions of approval, as well as a clean copy, was provided to Commissioners via email prior to meeting. Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, confirmed with Commissioners they all received the email. Commissioners confirmed they all received. Commissioner Dopp asked why the decision was made to change so many of the Engineering requirements. Brian Sandona, Sr. Civil Engineer, answered the reason the additional condition was added to this time extension was because of the changes in the conditions in the field that have been realized since the approval of the project. There have been plan checks going on, along with storm drain updates. It was determined that the fencing in the right of way would need to be relocated, and this is memorialized as the new condition of approval. Chairman Guglielmo opened public hearing. Chad Stadnicki, Applicant, mentioned the 1-year extension will allow them to complete efforts requested by early next year and look forward to starting construction in first half of 2021. Keith Powers, Resident, expressed concerns that sewage could blast out of drainpipes and go into buildings/properties. Brian Sandona, Sr. Civil Engineer, confirmed that Engineering has looked at storm drainage for this location and determined that there will not be a problem with applicants' proposal. Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, added in order to approve the project, the Mitigated Negative Declaration would have looked at whether there was sufficient sewer capacity to handle this project to prevent any kind of back-ups. In order to approve it, you would have had to make a finding that it was true. Commissioner Dopp mentioned he sees no problem with this time extension as is. Commissioner Morales stated it looks good. Everything has been covered. Commissioner Williams stated this is a good project and glad they will get started on it. In support. Vice Chair Oaxaca stated before commissioners today is simply a time extension and is supportive of the request. Chairman Guglielmo stated he agrees, and it is warranted. Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Williams to approve Item D1 and adopt Resolution 20-42 with revised Conditions of Approval. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. HPC/PC Minutes — August 26, 2020 Page 2 of 4 D2. DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION DRC2020-00192 (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RESORT PARKWAY, NORTH OF 4TH STREET) -THE NEW HOME COMPANY -A request to modify an approved 135-unit multi -family development made up entirely of two -bedroom units by adding a third bedroom/flex office for a project site on 5.18 acres of land within Planning Area S-20 in the Village Neighborhood (VN) District of the Empire Lakes Specific Plan, Planning Area 1, located on the east side of Resort Parkway, north of 4th Street; APN:0210-102-06. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20241 and Design Review DRC2018-00784. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2015041083) on May 18, 2016, in connection with the City's approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114, Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040, and Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00115. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 12, 2020, HPC/PC MEETING.) Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, provided an update on the project and mentioned they will conduct an analysis needed to be done per the request of Applicant and will bring back in a timely manner. Since no date is set at this time, item will be re -noticed. Chairman Guglielmo re -opened public hearing. Holly Slevcove, Applicant, agrees what is being undertaken. Looking forward to outcome of analysis within timeframe given 6 to 8 weeks. No public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Dopp to continue Item D2 to a date unspecified in the future. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. E. General Business - None F. Director Announcements Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, shared the great news about City of Rancho Cucamonga being selected one of the 10 recipients of the All -America City distinction awarded by the National Civic League. We were the only California city this year. David Eoff from Planning was on the Committee. Kudos to Rancho Cucamonga. G. Commission Announcements Commissioner Morales expressed congratulations to the City. Very proud we received that award and thanked everyone for all that they do. H. Workshop -None I. Adjournment Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Williams, to adjourn the meeting, motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm. HPC/PC Minutes — August 26, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Respectfully submitted, ! I WI /4v 1 Elizag6th Thornhill Executive Assistant, Planning Department Approved: September 9, 2020 — HPC/PC Regular Meeting HPC/PC Minutes —August 26, 2020 Page 4 of 4