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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC/PC Minutes 9/2015 - 12/2015PC/PC 09/2015 12/2015 Minutes THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION December 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California Pledge of Allegiance 7:08 PM Rolf Call L : CALL TO ORDER. ,Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Dominick Perez, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist ll; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, Rob Ball, Fire Marshall II. _ CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION`: COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration to Approve Minutes dated October 28, 2015 B. Consideration to Approve Workshop Minutes dated November 10, 2015 C. Consideration to Approve Special Meeting Minutes dated November 10, 2015 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca carried 5-0 to adopt Minutes dated October 28, 2015 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca carried 4-0-9 (Macias abstain) to adopt Workshop and Special Meeting Minutes dated November 10, 2015 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO December 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III.. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. D. MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00893 — PETE VOLBEDA — A request for site plan and architectural review of a 7,302 square foot two-story, single-family residence and an attached 1,055 square foot garage on a 25,273 square foot lot located in the Very Low (VL) Zoning District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) at 9251 loamosa Court; APN: 1061-611-15. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 which covers the construction of a single-family residence in a residentially zoned district. Related file: Variance DRC2014-00894. E. VARIANCE DRC2014-00894 — PETE VOLBEDA — A request to reduce the required rear yard setback related to the construction of a single-family residence on a project site located in the Very Low (VL) Zoning District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) at 9251 loamosa Court; APN: 1061-611-15. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which covers minor alterations in land use regulations including building setbacks. Related file: Minor Design Review DRC2014-00893. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Wimberly noted for the record that the lot and design meet the standards and there will be less than 25% maximum lot coverage. He noted it is at 24 % with the proposed construction and is irregular in shape. Pete Volbeda, Architect, stated he concurs with staffs report and is available for questions. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no further comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0 to adopt the resolutions approving Minor Design Review DRC2014-00893 and Variance DRC2014-00894. F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00848 — ROYAL SPA - A request to operate a massage establishment within a 1,395 square foot tenant space located within Planning Area 10 of the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan at the northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and 7th Street at 9090 Milliken Avenue, Suite 130; APN: 0209-272-28. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES i.RXNCHO December 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 3 Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) exemption, which covers existing facilities. Dominick Perez, Associate Planner explained that items remain outstanding for this application and respectfully requested a continuance to a non -specified date. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0 to continue the item to an unspecified date. IV. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION G. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None H. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Munoz thanked staff for the event last week. Chairman Wimberly concurred. F77 V.' . ADJOURNMENT 7: 23 PM The Planning Commission immediately adjourned to the Rains Room to discuss Pre -Application Review DRC2015-00897- Infinity Design UA. 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 3, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. To allow all persons to speak, given HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO December 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 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 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 $2,584 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP OF RANCHO C',,UCAMONGA THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM * Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center RAINS ROOM 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call 7:35 PM Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist 11; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Rob Ball, Fire Marshall II PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. None PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES December 9, 2015 RnrrcHo Page 2 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00897— INFINITY DESIGN UA -Preliminary site plan and architectural review of a 104 room hotel to replace an existing Carrows restaurant on a 1.41 acre project site located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and east of Mayten Avenue in the Industrial Park (IP) Zoning District at 11669 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-012-48. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner gave a brief overview of the parking requirements and noted that there is a shared parking agreement with the development to the south. He said the project FAR is at the threshold and the floor plan will have to be adjusted to meet the 100 % requirement. He noted the materials used on the building such as "wood" siding, metal trim, cantilevered features and a cornice along portions of the roof edge. He said from the first conceptual plans, the applicants improved the design per staffs suggestions. He said staff believes the front tower element is too narrow and needs to be wider to be in proportion with the rest of the building and an additional cornice element could be added along the roof/ine. He said staff believes this is a good, strong pre -application submittal. The team for the applicants included Ron Underwood, Project Assistant, the owner of Carrows, Shahin Shaath, Jeff Meiter, Value Engineering and Gary Comeaux, Regional General Manager of Twenty Four Seven Hotels. Gary Comeaux explained the parking needs at the Ontario Mills location are lower because of their shared parking and the use of services such as a free shuttle to and from Ontario Airport and Uber. He said they believe the parking requirement is too high for the proposed location as they have seen a significant decline in parking needs at the Ontario location and that 95% of the time it is adequate. Mr. Meiter noted that some parking would be lost if the building is re -oriented to the rear. Mr. van der Zwaag explained what the cantilevered frames look like. There was discussion regarding the possibility of moving the structure closer to the street. He said staff, the Planning Director and the City Manager would prefer it be closer to the street as this is more in keeping with our future vision for Foothill Boulevard. Mr. van der Zwaag commented on access concerns and noted that the existing median will stay in place and that access can be taken at Mayten, the existing driveway at Carrows, from Milliken through the Lowe's parking lot and also at Millenium Court to the south of Lowe's. It was noted that some parking would be lost if the building is moved/turned around. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director noted that if the building is moved closer to the street they would need a General Plan Amendment and the building would have to be flipped around. She said it would create logistics issues with their pool location and that PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES December 9, 2015 �rrcxo Page 3 the entrance porte cochere would be moved to the rear which may alter their business operation. She said that if the Commission is of the opinion that the building should be moved closer to the street, then we should aim for that. It was noted that a General Plan Amendment would be needed if this option is pursued. Commissioner Fletcher asked to see the map showing the other buildings to get a better idea of the overall master plan layout. Commissioner Munoz said he likes the look of it and it is better than the standard Hampton Inn. He said he likes the horizontal and vertical movement and materials used. He said the design is a good start and a wider tower element would be good if it is a porte cochere. He said he has no problem with the current setback and noted that a building 5 stories high can be imposing. He asked Rob Ball, Fire Marshall to comment on any safety concerns if the building is reversed and placed closer to Foothill Boulevard. Rob Ball, Fire Marshall commented that acceptable fire -fighting access can be achieved with either location and/or orientation of the building. Commissioner Fletcher said the design looks good and he likes the materials and design interest achieved with the variation in the wall planes. He said he would like to see cornices and more variation on the roof plane. He said parking may still be an issue. He said he liked the new elevations much better than the first drawings he saw. Commissioner Macias concurred with the architectural recommendation. He said he could live with either placement choice of the building whether it be in the current location or moved closer to Foothill Boulevard. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said he is also pleased and said he thought the tower element should be more prominent to draw focus to the entrance. He said with respect to the positioning of the building, if it could be closer the street it might be better for the future street scene. He said parking would be bigger consideration for him with respect to when we have large community events and the demand is higher. Chairman Wimberly said his research confirms this design is much better than what is out there now. He asked for clarity regarding Route 66 requirements. He commented that in that area this will be a prominent part of the, street scene because of the height. Mr.. Van der Zwaag noted that the hotel applicant will be required to put in improvements related to the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES December 9, 2015 RANCHO Page 4 _ Iv. ADJOURNMENT 8:10 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 3, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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." . 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. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO December 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 5 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 $2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION .ms THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 4:30PM Chairman Wimberly X Munoz X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Macias A Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director, Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Dominick Perez, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary, Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist ll; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated October 28, 2015 B. VACATION OF A 25-FOOT WIDE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND THE SR-210 FREEWAY (V-231) — CCI LOT 9 HAVEN LLC The minutes shown as Item A were removed from the Consent Calendar to be considered by the Commission at a future meeting. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1, (Macias absent) to adopt Item B of the consent calendar. 1[7-- : IV PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00388 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS — A request to change the General Plan Land Use Designation for 10.94 acres of land from Low Medium (LM) Residential to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) related to the construction of a 100,135 square foot 9-building multi -tenant retail center located at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road in the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan — APN's: 1089-031-15, 16, 35 and a portion of 1089-031-14. Related cases: Design Review DRC2015-00386, Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014 00390, Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM19637, Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00387 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2015-00391. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00390 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS — A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Zoning Designation for 10.94 acres of land from Low Medium (LM) Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) to Village Commercial (VC) related to the construction of a 100,135 square foot 9-building multi -tenant retail center at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road. The Amendment also includes changing the zoning designation for 4 contiguous acres of land from Medium (M) Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low Medium (LM) Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and a text amendment clarifying development standards—APN's: 1089-031- 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 C'UCAMONGA Page 3 15, 16, 35 and a portion of 1089-031-14. Related cases: Design Review DRC2015-00386, General Plan Amendment DRC2014 00388, Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM19637, Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00387 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2015-00391. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19637 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS — A request to subdivide 14.08 acres of land into 6 parcels of land on 10.08 acres of land for the purposes of developing a retail center and a 4-acre remainder parcel for residential purposes for a site located at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road in the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan—APN's: 1089-031-15 and 16. Related cases: Design Review DRC2015- 00386, General Plan Amendment DRC2014 00388, Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM19637, Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00387 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2015-00391. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-00386 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS — A request for site plan and architectural review of a 100,135 square foot 9-building multi -tenant retail center that includes a 44,988 square foot major tenant building, a 15,207 square foot pad building, a 9,160 inline tenant building, two 7,560 square foot inline tenant buildings, a 4,500 square foot inline tenant building, two 3,780 inline tenant buildings and a future 3,600 square foot inline tenant building on 10.94 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road in the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan- APN's: 1089-031-15, 16, 35 and a portion of 1089-031-14. Related cases: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00388, Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014 00390, Tentative Tract Map SUBTPM19637, Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00387 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2015-00391. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00387 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS — A request to operate a 100,135 square foot multi -tenant retail center on 10.94 acres of land for a site located at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road in the Medium (M) Zoning District of the Victoria Community Plan — APN's: 1089-031-15 and 16. Related cases: Design Review DRC2015-00386, General Plan Amendment DRC2014 00388, Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2015-00390 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2015-00391. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that staff has been in contact with CDFW because they have asked for expanded mitigations with respect to RAFSS. He said the developer's consultant, LSA, wrote a letter as to why the mitigation measures are sufficient. He said the lights on the project site will be shielded to reduce glare. He noted a letter received from Ms. Walton regarding her concerns about biological impacts of the project. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CuCAMONCA� Page 4 Walt Mitchell of Lewis Retail said it is a community friendly project. He noted that they addressed the comments from staff and the Planning Commission re: winery elements. He said he believes it fits with the community. He thanked staff for their assistance during the review process. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Natasha Walton submitted a letter (copy on file). She stated she is a biology professor and appreciates open spaces. She asked that they minimize the impacts -preserve RAFSS and restore native vegetation. Eric Walton suggested they plant large native canopy trees (such as oaks), and minimize light pollution. He noted a concern about the Craftsman style lights. Jim Baldovin of CDPC (Landscape architect) said the current plant palette has several low water use plantings. He said he did not recommend oaks as there is not enough space with a clear zone to sustain them. He said Sycamores are ok with the character of the project. He said perhaps oaks could be considered with the tie in area with the trail system. Commissioner Munoz asked that staff try to work with the applicant on this. Mr. Baldovin said they are using a chaparral landscape. He said they are working with staff as they need form to follow function and to eliminate water use and work in the space constraints. He said adding natives is an issue. Commissioner Munoz thanked staff and the applicant and the DRC. He said he likes the plaques and hopes they address the native plant issue. He offered his support of the project. Commissioner Fletcher thanked staff for addressing the issues. He said the project is good looking, has interesting additions, and he likes the plant palette but he is ok if they decide to tweak it. Vice Chairman Oaxaca thanked the applicant for being responsive to the Commission comments. He said the project should be a nice addition and complements existing uses. Chairman Wimberly concurred. He thanked staff and the applicant. He said they should work with staff on the conditions. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19637, Design Review DRC2015- 00386 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00387 and to forward the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts, the General Plan Amendment and the Victoria HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 C'UCAMONGA Page 5 Community Plan Amendment to the City Council for final action. H. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00886 - BOONSEE THAI MASSAGE - A request to operate a, massage establishment within a 834 square foot tenant space located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Kenyon Way within the Village Commercial (VC) District of the Victoria Community Plan at 11338 Kenyon Way, Unit B; APN: 1089-131-07. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) exemption, which covers existing facilities. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She noted that condition #3 says all violations must be corrected before reopening. She said she received an email in support of the project (copy on file). She reported there is a multi -departmental task force that is working jointly to ensure the business is operating safely and legally. Commissioner Munoz asked what triggers an investigation. Ms. Nakamura said they are looking at a permanent organization and possibly an annual inspection for these businesses. She said the owners must be available for periodic inspections and it will be the responsibility of the task force -to complete the inspections as required. Commissioner Fletcher asked how many of these businesses are operating today and would the Commission have the authority to deny an application if they felt there were too many. Ms. Nakamura reported that it is a moving target; around 28-30. She said that is not grounds for denial although they have thought about requiring a distance between them or concentration requirements in the long term ordinance. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, said that is a legislative issue and it is not before the Commission to decide. He said only the application is evidence in this case to support or deny the request. He said an Interim ordinance is currently in place. Ms. Nakamura reported that there are no other massage businesses in this immediate center. She said this is a new corporation but it is the same physical person managing this business. Chairman Wimberly asked about the prior legislation. Mr. Flower said there were too many local requirements and then they consolidated the land use authority. He said how it is now split; the State has a hand in certification of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CtiCAMONGA Page 6 operators but they gave back land use authority to the local jurisdictions. He confirmed that if there is a future violation then it could be brought back for the Commission for review including modification, suspension or revocation. Condit Kochaporn said her business is not illegal; they do traditional medical massage, not entertainment. She said she took over the business in December 2014, then she came in August 2015 to change contact person. That is when she found out she had to get a CUP. She said this has been a hardship for her. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing none, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz advised the applicant to read and remember the conditions and to make sure she understands them. Commissioner Fletcher thanked the applicant and wished her good luck. Vice Chairman Oaxaca also advised that she read her conditions. Chairman Wimberly thanked the applicant for providing the history of the application. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried4-0-1, (Macias absent) to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00886. I. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00613 - ORCHID BEAUTY DAY SPA - A request to operate a massage establishment within a 1,448 square foot tenant space located on Foothill Boulevard east of Vineyard Avenue within the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district of the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District located at 9000 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 104; APN: 0208-101-17. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) exemption, which covers existing facilities. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Staff, during the vetting process, found that the owner also owns 2 other sites and no violations have been reported at those establishments. Yong Ying Shi, stated her business is mostly skin care services and she understands the conditions of approval and will abide by them. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comment, he closed the public hearing. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to adopt the iJ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 7 resolution approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00613 J. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00806 — V SPA - A request to operate a massage establishment within a 936 square foot tenant space within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Carnelian Street at 8800 Base Line Road, Unit C; APN: 0202-381-24. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) exemption, which covers existing facilities. Dominick Perez, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He reported that this is a new owner but the owner has prior experience in southern California and that business operation was in compliance. He said the business for review tonight is closed until the permit is received. Martin Lu stated on behalf of the owner that they offer Chinese acupressure and massage. He said the owner is committed to working with staff and meeting the requirements. Commissioner Fletcher noted that the owner is non-English speaking and asked how she communicates with customers. Mr. Lu stated that other staff members speak English. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-00806. K. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-00848 — ROYAL SPA - A request to operate a massage establishment within a 1,395 square foot tenant space located within Planning Area 10 of the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan at the northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and 7th Street at 9090 Milliken Avenue, Suite 130; APN: 0209-272-28. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 1 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) exemption, which covers existing facilities. Staff asked for a continuance of Item K (DRC2015-00848) to December 9, 2015 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent) to continue the item to the regular meeting of December 9, 2015. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 8 V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION L. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None M. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None - VI. ADJOURNMENT 9:25 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 5, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 9 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 $2,584 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 2015 - 4:30 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center ***TRI-COMMUNITIES ROOM*** 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I CALL. TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 4:30 PM Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias A Fletcher X Additional Staff Present. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director, Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst ll; Dominick Perez, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary, Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist ll; Mike Smith, Senior Planner, Valerie Victorino, Planning Secretary, Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner Chairman Wimberly announced at approximately 4:35 p.m. that to more easily accommodate the number of guests in attendance, the meeting would be moved to the Council Chambers. The Commission reconvened at 4:45 p.m. in the Chambers. The roll call remained the same. II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 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. All public comment followed the presentation of the discussion item. III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00040 — SC RANCHO DEVELOPMENT CORP. (LEWIS OPERATING CORP.) — A workshop to discuss a proposal to amend the Rancho Cucamonga. Industrial Area Specific Plan (IASP) Subarea 18 Specific Plan in order to allow a mixed use project on a property currently developed with the Empire Lakes Golf Course, a private facility located north of 4th Street, west of Milliken Avenue, east of Cleveland Avenue, and south of 8th Street and the BNSF/Metrolink rail line. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114, Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00115, and Development Agreement DRC2015-00118. Mike Smith, Senior Planner, gave a PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file) Bryan Goodman, VP Regional Planned Communities (for Lewis) gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) Todd Larner with William Hezmalhach Architects continued with the presentation. Michael Schroct with Urban Arena continued regarding the landscaping and how it should feel safe and yet is all different to create energy offering new things and spaces. Todd Larner continued regarding the different land uses and circulation. Commissioner Fletcher asked where the reduced building setbacks would occur and where the parking is provided. Mike Smith, Senior Planner responded that it could occur in some places from the edge of the right-of-way; a range could be provided. Along The Vine it could be as low as 0 feet. He said it could occur at the Parklets provided the other streets are higher but not higher than 20 feet. He said the smallest curb to right-of-way maybe 8-10 feet -he said the sidewalk becomes a place unto itself. With respect to parking, he said that if there are 30 dwelling units or less per acre they would have to follow the Code. For 30 or more per acre, there will be special parking provisions in the draft specific plan; and the applicant will be required to prepare a 3rd party parking study. Parking could be provided in wrap structures, garages or underground, it depends. Chairman Wimberly opened the floor for public comment. Brandon Brooke Said he is a business owner at Cleveland and 61h Street. His concerns I PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES CRANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 3 included the loss of a beautiful course, young people and the disabled use it, and lessons for the blind occur there, there will be a loss of walking opportunities, and he believes the project would use more water than the golf course. He did not believe this project caters to the Millennials. He said businesses will suffer from crime and traffic. He said the EIR should consider the future impacts of the future hotel, apartments, and the two new industrial buildings. Stuart Schwarz said we are in a rush to get it done. He said it is a game -changing project with many unknowns — "the great experiment". He said the noticing provided minimal communication with the public; it needs greater public review. He said we are losing a great recreation area. He said the Draft EIR is 6, 000 pages -too much to review in the allotted time period. Tessy Capps said it has too many people crammed in and the public needs more time to review. She said 3-story units must have elevators. She thought the Commissioners should have more questions. He said Millennials have cars and it is a pie in the sky idea to think people will bike that extensively. Craig Olsen said the golf course is a big draw. He did not believe young people will buy into this. He noted the course used to be vineyards. He said very few people use the Metrolink-you must have a car in Southern California. Jack Adams expressed concerns about parking for 4, 000 cars. He did not see a reason to lose the golf course. He had concerns about who maintains the development. He said people will not want to live there in the industrial area and people should have more say in the decision. He said it is terrible to introduce this just prior to the holidays; people are being bypassed. He said public services and schools and infrastructure need to be considered —slow down the process. Dr. John Hull, a sports performance psychologist, said he submitted a letter dated June 11. He said there is a large group of young girls and boys becoming golfers -a big surge. Every great city has a great public golf course; Sierra Lakes is a joke. He said the new owner of Empire Lakes is a poor manager. Mario Turran said the high school teams practice at Empire Lakes. He said to destroy the golf course would destroy a landmark. He said the teams would have to go to other cities to practice and play. He said there are other areas to develop this in Rancho Cucamonga. Chairman Wimberly suggested the Commissioners could comment after the recess. He then called a 6:00pm recess. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CtiCAMONGA Page 4 The Commission reconvened at 7:00 p.m. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Macias. Chairman Wimberly confirmed with a show of hands that no new members of the public were in attendance with the expectation of hearing the workshop presentation at 7:00 pm. He then invited the public to continue their comment period that began before the recess. Tom Reiner, a golfer, complimented the City and staff for balanced development in the community. He said he spoke on June 10th at the Scoping meeting. He said he had asked staff to examine the impact of the loss of the golf course. His letter states his appreciation of the unpaved area of a golf course. He said the statistics presented by the developer are nationwide and general. He said they should consider that Empire Lakes hosts professional tournaments; it is a quality course. He noted his petition on line: saveempirelakes.com. He said they have over 600 names. He stated he is a civil engineer and is familiar with CEQA. Dean Madison objected because there are some vacancies in the existing apartment complexes. He said regarding Millennials - home ownership is better than apartments financially. He said he does not want this to turn into another LA — high density means more crime, traffic and road rage. He said we need balance. He cited the current water shortage and said we would need more police and resources. Lidia Dollet said Millennials are slammed with student loans -they can't afford golf or to buy homes -it sounds like a resort. She said there are no back yards for kids to safely play in. She said she is not interested in all these shared spaces as she has no time to participate in them. She feared this would be funded by a Mello Roos. She did not see that this would add anything to Rancho Cucamonga. Tammy Tapia said the traffic will be compounded. She said it is not pleasant anymore to live here and this is not what we want Rancho .Cucamonga to be. Kim Earl said it looks beautiful but it is not good for Rancho as it does not fit the lifestyle. She was concerned about traffic, who will pay for schools, crime, an increase for police and fire and Mello Roos taxes. She said Upland did terrible job with The Colonies. She said she thinks open space is wise and she does not want.'stack n pack.' Fred Knifer said he employs 89 people in a business in Rancho. He said we now export our kids instead of fruit. He said we should pursue big businesses so our kids can stay and have jobs. He said we will lose out because they will have to make accommodation for this development. Lewis has been great but can we bring in other businesses for balance. He asked where all these people are going to work. J PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 5 Rebecca Reynolds stated she is in the target age group; she said the housing resembles a college dorm -like Peter Pan -he never grows up. She said all she can afford is an apartment with roommates. She said this new development will be expensive and would encourage her to be more in debt. She said you need a car to get anywhere; we need jobs, people want houses and space. Chairman Wimberly ended the public comment period at 7:35 p.m. and asked for Commission comments. Commissioner Munoz noted we are at the beginning of the project and that the Commission may not have the questions yet, just a vision. He suggested we give the developer time to put something together. He said this is part of the process and new to the Commission as well. He said we know this project will change over time and the public will have opportunities to give more feedback. Our city is concerned about what the public thinks, we hear you and the developer appreciate the comments from the public. Commissioner Fletcher thanked the residents for their comments and also noted they are in the early stages. He said this is a developer driven application and not the City. He said he could see how it could be done and it could be beneficial. He said there is the land use issue — he said he asked staff and the applicant to demonstrate why open space was originally included in the Gen Plan and why this would be better than what exists in terms of allowed land use and how it would affect balance in the City. He asked why changing to Mixed Use is a better use for the city. He said open space is a quality of life issue for our residents. He asked how this affects our goals and if we checked into the costs of services; is it a positive, negative or neutral for City's budget. He asked what the balance would be of the new uses. He said this would be the 3' high density, mixed use project proposed without a commercial portion. He said if approved he wants the components built at the same time (commercial and residential). Vice Chairman Oaxaca agreed that this is the first part of an extensive process. He thanked the public for their participation. He encouraged everyone to look at the Draft EIR. He said CEQA is designed to benefit all parties including the public. He suggested they read, question, comment and look at the fundamentals re: land use. He noted he is a regular train user and this type of proposal is becoming more commonplace around the country. He said they are looking at new ways to use properties in different way. Chairman Wimberly thanked everyone for taking part in the process. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said we heard the public comments and this is part of the public review. She said the DEiR was released today and is available for 45 days -the public is free to contact us and/or comment. She said there will be more Public PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 6 hearings after the circulation period and more workshops to help provide information to you and the Planning Commission. IV. ADJOURNMENT The workshop adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The Commission recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. for their regular agenda items. !, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 5, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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." 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 1 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO NOVEMBER 10, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 7 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 $2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us 1 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION October 28, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California F77 I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Betty Miller, Senior Engineer, Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist 11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO October 28, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 A. F C. IN III. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS Presentation of a Resolution of Commendation for Betty Miller, Associate Engineer. Presentation by Chairman Wimberly IV., CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION.' COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 9, 2015. Consideration of Workshop Minutes dated September 9, 2015. Consideration of Workshop Minutes dated September 23, 2015. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar. -.' DIRECTOR'S'REPORTS/ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION E. WINERY THEME ARCHITECTURE IN THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA AREA. Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Commissioners Munoz, Macias, Oaxaca and Chairman Wimberly commented that they liked and appreciated the excellent, informative report. Commissioner Fletcher commented that he feels the staff report was not what he asked for in his original email. He noted several excerpts from the exhibits attached to the staff report. He asked that the Task Force Study be mentioned or some type of guidance be given in the specific plans when new builders want to build in the nine properties identified by the Task Force. He stressed that he does not want to ignore the importance of the historic value of these properties and said he would like the guidelines to be outlined and for the Planners to make the new developers aware of the historic importance of the winery/viticulture of the city. He said he wants Staff to take the Task Force Committee meetings and reports into consideration when a new project is proposed. He said his intent with respect to the development at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road was to not necessarily create winery architecture but lend a historical reference. . 1 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO October 28, 2015 CtiCAMONGA Page 3 He said his main concern is that he feels the nine properties dropped through the cracks and felt that the work of the Task Force was minimized. He said he does not want a developer to come into DRC with plans that do not include or demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the history of our area. Commissioner Munoz said he is confused about what is being asked for. He asked if it is the design to reflect the wineries or something incorporated showing the historical importance. He asked what is needed that is not already part of the Etiwanda Specific Plan or Victoria Arbors Master Plan. Chairman Wimberly suggested staff answer that. Commissioner Macias said he agrees to acknowledging the history of Rancho Cucamonga but he views it as a place in time, not the architectural design. He said he wants flexibility to accommodate demographic change and market values. He said he is okay if the developer comes in with some type of historic element but we may need to define what the requirements are. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director, said staff is sensitive with the City's architectural styles and implements the needed design elements. She said the Craftsman style found on Base Line is part of the City's acceptable design for that area.. She said the development there (Winery Estates Commercial Center) does recognize the architectural style and theme adjacent to it and these themes are included in the current Planning documents. Commissioner Fletcher reported that at the Lewis workshop (for the proposed Stater Brother's center on the northwest corner), Lewis came in with many renderings and plans. He said nothing was mentioned about the historical elements or the Task Force. He said he was not so concerned about changing the designs, he only wanted some type of commemorative element such as a plaque. Chairman Wimberly noted that the Commission and the DRC has the authority to tell the developer they must put the elements into the plans. Commissioner Fletcher said staff is not telling the developers. He noted that Market Place Partners/Mike Rue endured a tremendous level of review and revised conditions before receiving approval. Vice Chairman Oaxaca noted that Lewis ignored some basic elements. He said certain expectations in the Etiwanda area should be met and he is okay with sending the developer back until those expectations are met. Commissioner Munoz said we are trying to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed and commented that, "the system is working. " HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MiNUTES RANCHO October 28, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 Commissioner Fletcher said he is okay if the developers use different aspects or designs that reference the winery heritage. Commissioner Macias asked if he would be satisfied if staff references the historical value needed to new developers. Commissioner Fletcher said staff did not know about the importance of the Task Force and he wants some type of documentation to show the importance and the efforts of the Task Force made. He said he wants staff to identify the nine properties recognizing the heritage in the area. Chairman Wimberly suggested staff bring some type of documentation for review to the Commissioners. Ms. Burnett said a tag can easily be added on the parcels electronically to recognize these properties. She noted that Lewis is going to add the historical elements into their design as requested. Commissioner Munoz said although he recognizes the frustration, he sees that staff gets blamed a lot. He put on the record for staff to make the change and that the direction to staff has been given. Staff received the following direction: Staff will be using technology to flag the remaining undeveloped parcels in the study area to help ensure developers are fully aware of the importance of these parcels as they relate to historic sites and the neighborhood context and so they are made aware at the project onset of any additional design requirements. The Commission acknowledged the fact that "winery" architecture in our area is eclectic and cannot be defined. The Commission thanked Ms. Schrader for the excellent report. The Secretary received and filed the report. IF, - VI. " PUBLIC HEARINGS/ PLANNING COMMISSION F. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18960 — WILSON ESTATES, LLC - The subdivision of 4.36 acres into 12 residential lots in the Low (L) Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan located on the north side of Wilson Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, at the southwest corner of Altura Drive and Tejas Court; APN: 1087-261-12. Related Files: Design Review DRC2015-00811. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 32 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15332) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO October 28, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 5 exemption, which covers in -fill development. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). In response to Vice Chairman Oaxaca, Mr. Grahn reported that the building pads will be 5-15 feet lower than the existing pads in the development around these and the rear lot boundaries will slope high to low into the new pads. He said block walls are called out along all of the lot boundaries. Rich Scott, representing Wilson LLC, said he is available for questions. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Macias, carried 5-0, to adopt the Resolution approving SUBTT18960. VII: COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION'AND PLANNING COMMISSION G. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None H. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Fletcher commented that with respect to TOD developments that are currently being processed, the applicants are already requesting changes to the Development Code prior to Council approval of the Development Code amendments. He said he believes it is important to let the developers know upfront that the City will expect them to adhere to the requirements for the commercial aspect of the development. He said we cannot create the street scene with ambiance and meeting space without that being incorporated. He said he made it clear at DRC that he would not approve the project without that commercial aspect. Chairman Wimberly agreed. Commissioner Fletcher also noted that they want a further reduction of the parking standard. He expressed a concern about a shortage of parking resulting in overflow onto the streets. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said we have a minimum parking standard, they also must provide a study with a peer review to determine if the parking is adequate and will actually work. Off -site street parking is not part of meeting the required parking. She noted that in some urban areas parking on the street is considered acceptable urban design. She commented on the timing with respect to the future plan of building facilities to support the BRT and how timing of this plan HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE'S RANCHO October 28, 2015 C CAMONGA Page 6 somewhat collides with the applicant's timing. She said they have waited 2 years for the Development Code changes. She also noted that "village" type developments have different conditions from east to west and this is also a factor and noted that there are challenges with how development occurs. Commissioner Munoz asked that this topic be brought back to the Commission as he did not see the concept working. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said the future should drive the decision rather than a specific project. Ms. Burnett said staff will bring this back to do a workshop with a mini training and case studies to help bring more understanding of how this works. She noted the village concept is part of phase 2 of a Council goal. Commissioner Munoz said he would like to look at parking. Commissioner Fletcher said to apply urban standards in a suburban community won't work Commissioner Munoz thanked staff for the Board/Commission Appreciation dinner. He said it was a nice event. VIII.' ADJOURNMENT 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 21, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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 1 11 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 28, 2015 Page 7 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 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 91.730. 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 $2,533 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE PLANNING COMMISSION September 23, 2015 - 4:30 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center RAINS ROOM 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California - I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 4:37 p.m Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Betty Miller, Senior Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Rob Ball, Fire Marshall, Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist 11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. None PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES. RANCHO SEPTEMBER'23, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 II III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION II PRE APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00802 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A review of the site plan and elevations for a proposed 183-unit, multi -family apartment complex on 4.45 acres of land in the Mixed Use (MU) District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD), located at the- northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue; APNs: 1077-601-13 and 1077-601-14. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted the single-family house on a parcel to the east should be obtained by the applicant if possible to be included in the development as this would be difficult at a later time. He said the Mixed Use standards will be reviewed by the Council in October and once the standards are adopted, the old standards would no longer apply. He referred to Exhibit E of the staff report. He said the new standards for the General Plan and the Development Code should be in place by the time of a full submittal. In response to Commissioner Fletcher, he said the old home could be dedicated to a future use or redevelopment of the site. He noted the poor condition of it and that it could be a lost opportunity. He noted it is not considered a historical home or site. He said the current owners are not cooperative and a rehab would be very expensive. He said it could be used for a shared drive approach and pedestrian access. He said it could be used as a home or for a commercial use as it has in the past. The applicant was represented by Jonathan Cornelius (Vice President of Fore Property Company), Serafin Maranan (Architects Orange), Jennifer Easton (Architects Orange) and Chuck Buquet of Charles Joseph Associates. Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, said this is a work in progress with a preliminary design. He said the contemporary design was brought forward with a previous project. He assented that the site does not show two uses and they need to work through this. He noted that tandem parking was approved for Empire Lakes. He said they will get a parking study for this development. He said they are ok with how the parking is currently shown. He said a good faith effort has already been made to the single home owner and he did not believe an acquisition is likely to happen. He did not agree that a drive aisle on the east side is justification for the acquisition. Jonathan Cornelius gave a brief company history. He said they perform a parking distribution analysis so tenants are not inconvenienced and they regularly provide tandem parking at their developments. He said it works fine if it is managed well and parking is assigned. He said they are fine with the parking ratio as it is and they have done it many times. He said they are not set in stone with the more urban look that is pushed toward the street. He said the current restriction of only allowing single -story buildings within 100 feet of existing homes leaves them few options for parking. He said with respect to the required mix of uses, there is the concern of not enough demand for PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 3 retail/commercial uses. He said they are open to creating a flex space that could be residential at first and then could be converted to commercial later if the demand changes. Serafin Maranan of Architects Orange said the buildings along Foothill Boulevard could have a commercial/storefront look. He said the main 4-story building is an elevator building. He said there are 2-story/double loaded carriage garages with a living space above on the 2nd floor. He said these units break up and soften the parking field. He said the clubhouse/fitness/leasing space is in the building along Foothill Boulevard and the fitness area is about 2, 000 square feet. Mr. Cornelius said the fitness space is of legitimate size and not a token. He said they are attempting to activate the streetscape along Foothill i.e. generating activity. He said the owner of the single home is not a willing seller, so they are not hopeful. Mr. Buquet said with respect to Exhibit E, the land use mix is the only problem; the other items will be provided later. Mr. Serafin said the green area in the courtyard is over 6, 000 square feet of open space. Jeff Bloom, DCM Economic/Community Development said this is a chance to make the bridge to new ideas. He said the Commission has seen this concept in their field trips. He said with respect to tandem parking, we need to look at how it is applied. He appreciated the breakdown on the chart (Exhibit E). He suggested the Commission look broadly at this. He suggested an agreement that will not hold this developer hostage later. He said some landholders have high expectations about the worth of their property. He said community activity is important and to plot out what is in the vicinity of this site. He said there is lots of latitude on the architectural style, as many are looking for more variety in the City's architecture. Chairman Wimberly said there is an opportunity to play with the concepts and step out of the box with this one. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said this would be innovative for us; a bridge project. He said this one is more important to the City than others because it is on an important corridor. He said we need to evolve. He said it is unfortunate we may not be able to incorporate the single-family parcel to the east. He said he would like to see more of the mixed use spirit. He said he is not totally comfortable with the size of the structures. He said for mixed use he is looking for a more pedestrian friendly design within and with continuity along the corridor; they need to facilitate movement to the transit options. He said there is a timing challenge in that we are in transition as a City; we are working on future standards. He expressed concern about the parking as we do not want a problem later. He said he wants a greater assurance that this works in real life for the residents, guests and family.. He said he does not want to make changes in the standards just for this PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 CUCAHioNGA Page 4 project. He said with respect to the contemporary design he would like to see a better visual in context. He said he wants to know we are making a good decision. Commissioner Macias said he likes the more modern architecture; he welcomes it. He said he is not too bothered by the single use issue; he believes achieving the correct density is more important to get transit in place. He said he likes the concept of the bottom floor design to appear to have mixed use development. He said the residential use would affect transit more than commercial. He suggested the applicant continue their discussions with the private property owner. He noted that as a child he observed Route 66 and recognized it as being very unique and totally inconsistent in design. He said he does not see the VIP Route 66 as being a trap because it has a multitude of things included in it. He said it varied from historic elements all the way to the space age in design. Commissioner Fletcher expressed concern about urban development in this location. He said Foothill Boulevard is a mess and we need to create identity, we are losing our sense of identity. He said the Route 66 theme is more historic than urban and placing this contemporary architecture next to Villaggio is not consistent. He said TOD and this architecture is more appropriate to the south in the golf course area (Empire Lakes). He said he prefers the Tuscan/Mediterranean style. He said the development should be in conformance with the General Plan. He said the store front space sounds too small a space. He said the parking may be a problem. He said tandem parking is ok as long as there are enough spaces. He said he has a concern about urban massiveness on Hermosa/Foothill; it doesn't fit and needs a more historic presence as it is in line with the local wineries. Commissioner Munoz said the architecture is ok, he is not opposed to more contemporary design as long as it provides lots of horizontal and vertical movement. He said it needs more natural materials. He said he is tired of the old stuff and has no problem with contemporary if it is well done. He said the parking is a real problem as there is no location for the parking to spill_ out to. He said with assigned parking and similar reduced parking arrangements, we tend to manage for about a year and then we have problems. He said one developer came back to us a year later asking for more parking on the streets. He said they will not be able to do that here. He said so far they are doing a good job. Chairman Wimberly said that if this is a TOD, the area needs to be more pedestrian friendly especially at the corner. He said that the density component and parking is not there yet. He said he looks forward to seeing their modifications. He said when they see the applicant again and as they work with staff he would like to not see variances or General Plan amendments; he wants it to be there without creating new rules. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 5 Mr. Cornelius said their submittal will come in behind the City adoption of their new standards. 11 IV. ADJOURNMENT 11 5: 50 p.m. 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 17, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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." . 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. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 C,,UCAMONGA Page 6 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 $2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us 1 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP OF RANCHO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CUCAMONGA MINUTES September 9, 2015 — 7:00 p.m. * Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center RAINS ROOM 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga; California I. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call 7:40 PM Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist ll; Rob Ball, Fire Marshall; Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner; Mike Smith, Associate Planner II II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS . II This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. II III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION II A. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2015-00466 — OAKMONT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request for a Planning Commission Workshop review of a conceptual PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 site plan for a facility that provides independent, assisted living, and memory care housing on a vacant parcel of 3.21 acres within the Mixed Use (MU) District located at Haven Avenue and Church Street - APN: 1077-881-13. Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner, gave a broad overview of the project and the purpose of the workshop. She presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She said the land use, architectural design and parking are main areas needing recommendation and comment from the Commission. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said the application will require a General Plan Amendment, but only because there is an inconsistency with the table of uses, but not with the underlying zoning. Wayne Sant, representing Oakmont Senior Living, gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He explained there would be a decorative fence between the two courtyards to separate the memory impaired open space from the regular residents' area. He noted the differences in levels of care. He said there are different levels of Alzheimer's patients; their residents will be generally physically well but memory impaired. He discussed the various points of entry and the number of staff. In response to Chairman Wimberly he said only 10% of the residents will have vehicles and holidays are generally the only time there would be a shortage of parking. He thought their staff could park offsite and be picked up in their van on days when parking is short. He said there are no specific sustainable measures proposed other than their standard fixture/appliance package; solar has not been contemplated. Commissioner Munoz expressed concern about the east elevation and said it should be as interesting as the north elevation. He said he is fine with the land use. He said he does not favor the look of solar carports. He said this design is a good start that needs enhancement. Mike Smith, Associate Planner said Haven Avenue is a significant corridor and there needs to be more articulation in the roof line, added tower elements, and generally more elements on the elevations. Vice Chairman Oaxaca said he has no issues with the land use and he agreed they need to have consistency with the features of the elevations. Commissioner Macias said the design needs 360-degree architecture and he has no problem with the land use. Commissioner Fletcher noted this property was originally master planned and it was supposed to be office buildings. He said residential is easy to build and sell so with the master planning sites we often see the residential get built but the office portion never gets built. He said he does not like to lose the office potential, however, he has no issue PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 C CAMONGA Page 3 with senior care facilities as this is a good location, there is a big need for assisted living. He said this should have little impact to other adjacent neighbors. He said staffs comments are appropriate with respect to the design. He said the north elevation reminds him of the Virginia Dare Winery. He said it could be enhanced to look more luxury residential rather than institutional. He suggested more variance in the visual plane, and said additional elements such as pillars, wrought iron rails, columns, pop - outs and archways could be used. He said the east elevation should mimic the north as it is an important corner in the City. He said they could consider a covered roof structure over the van pick-up area. Mr. Smith noted the winery acts as the south side anchor and this development would be the north side anchor. Chairman Wimberly said he has no problem with the land use. He said the DRC team will work with them and 360- degree architecture is important. He agreed the east elevation needs to be spruced up. He said it fits the land use and will enhance that property; a winery theme would be a good enhancement. He mentioned the possibility of solar carports. IV. ADJOURNMENT 8:17 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 3, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 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." 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 $2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION September 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:OOPM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist 11 F-7 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning 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 individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the 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. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO September 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 12, 2015. B. Consideration of Workshop Minutes dated August 12, 2015. C. VACATION OF A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, LOCATED SOUTH OF FERON BOULEVARD (V-228) — ERIN MADISON, INC. — A REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, LOCATED SOUTH OF FERON BOULEVARD — APN: 0209-032- 57 RELATED FILE: DRC2014-00745. Moved by Fletcher seconded by Munoz carried 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. 11 IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS/PLANNING COMMISSION .11 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-66 EXPRESSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S SUPPORT OF MEASURE A, THE WEST -SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND STREET LIGHTING MEASURE, TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ELECTION BALLOT. Presentation by Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst (copy of PowerPoint on file). In response to Commissioner Macias, Mr. Villenas explained there is no "sunset" to Measure A. He further explained the 3 % "escalator" and noted that it is not automatic nor a yearly increase, it is triggered only if needed meaning the actual costs to maintain the parks and lighting exceeds the assessment. In response to Commissioner Fletcher, he explained that 30% of the budget is used for contract services and internal crews that do repair and maintenance are used as well. He also said the essential shortfall in funding is a little over a million dollars. He noted the oversight community group has no actual authority but are advisory; they will have the opportunity to review the budget and offer input and make recommendations but they have no authority to give staff direction. Commissioner Macias expressed his concern that there is a perception about a lack of transparency. He added that the City has other districts and assessments in place. He said the City needs to justify the escalator and demonstrate that other areas of the city have had the same issue and it was dealt with. Commissioner Fletcher said that with respect to the 3% escalator, the comments from the public that are opposed to the measure believe there will be an automatic annual escalator and they believe this overrides their right to vote on increases. He noted there is still some HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO September 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 3 confusion out there and perhaps it has not been adequately explained. Mr. Villenas said the comments are well taken. Commissioner Fletcher said he believes this is a needed expense and he is in support -he has no problem with the fees to keep these parks in good condition for the residents. Commissioner Munoz reported the concerns he heard about the 3 % increase may just be a public relations issue that needs to be better explained. He said the driver in the existing funding is inadequate and the City did due diligence to find cost savings. Commissioner Oaxaca echoed both commissioners. He noted that in Etiwanda most homeowners did not even know they were paying an assessment until it was brought to their attention. He suggested we be clear about the role of the oversight committee and budget review as the public needs to understand where that decision rests. He said in Etiwanda it was important that people knew exactly what the funds took care of and give them the big picture. Chairman Wimberly agreed with all the prior comments. He said transparency of what is happening and what the triggers are for the escalator and who will decide when the trigger is pulled is important information. Chairman Wimberly offered to open the floor for public comment and seeing and hearing none, closed the comment period. Moved by Macias seconded by Munoz carried 5-0 to approve the resolution supporting Measure A. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND. PLANNING COMMISSION E. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None F. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission immediately adjourned at 7: 28 pm to the Rains Room to discuss Pre -Application Review DRC2015-00466 — Oakmont of Rancho Cucamonga. RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 9, 2015 Page 4 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 3, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 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 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 f I °r