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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-27 -Minutes - HPC-PCI_li7iIWk17:417 - I Historic Preservation l,vnnnraaiUn arru Planning Commission Agenda July 27, 2022 MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on July 27, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Commissioner Morales, Commissioner Boling, and Commissioner Daniels; and Commissioner Williams. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney, Mathew R. Burris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development, Interim Planning Director; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Senior Planner; Brian Sandona, Sr. Civil Engineer; Bond Mendez, Assistant Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chair Dopp opened public communications and hearing no one, closed public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022. Motion to adopt by Commissioner Boling, second by Vice Chair Williams. Motion carried 5-0 vote. D. Public Hearings D1. Variance — Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - A request to install an 8-foot-high wrought iron fence within the required building setback, along the south property line, within the Neo- Industrial (NI) District; APN: 0229-261-12. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 -- Existing Facilities. DRC2022-00133. Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Noted that there was a minor typographical error on the resolution. The revised resolution is on the dais. Luis Alvidrez, Applicant, was present and available for questions. Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing and seeing no one, closed Public Hearing. Commissioner Boling mentioned that the revised resolution provided is not a red -lined version and asked to walk through what the changes where and requested a verbal confirmation if it was just due to a minor typographical error. Mena Abdul-Ahad responded ferthe reserdthat the revisions were due to , '4— +tea minor typographical error. Chair Dopp stated this was not originally owned by Amphastar and asked is that why we are adding the fencing to the property. Mena Abdul-Ahad answered correct. Commissioner Daniels expressed his concern that there is nothing to differentiate this property from other properties in the area other than its developed already and has constraints relating to that development on what they want to do. He asked Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney, for clarification relating to the justifications for approving this type of waiver. Serita Young stated staff has provided sufficient facts within the staff report and resolution to support special circumstances particular to this property due to the location of existing buildings. She added, it does not have to be physical characteristics of a property to approve a variance. Commissioner Daniels concluded saying for staff that in his experience there have been situations that Cities/Communities will allow a fence in setback area if it is 90% of prope4yopen for viewing purposes. He said typically, it will allow 6ft. and even allow up to 9ft. with approval of Director under special circumstances. He would like to encourage staff perhaps something that could be looked at. Matthew Burris replied that it will be taken into consideration. It's a great suggestion. He said absolutely bring that into process. Commissioner Morales stated he understands Commissioner Daniels concerns. He said the findings were there4Grsu rt the variance and is good with it. Chair Dopp asked is fencing something we are trying to get away from in industrial areas to create a more openness environment. Jennifer Nakamura replied there are a. lot of GGFnpet ng inteFestsfencinq in industrial areas is a balance of security, obscuring uses from public view and aesthetics f8RGes those types n° ses So, yes in some cases, no in others. With no other comments from Commissioners, Chair Dopp asked for a motion Motion by Commissioner Bokling; Second motion by Vice Chair Williams. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Adoption of Resolution 22-21, D2. Consideration of a Municipal Code Amendment to Establish an Agricultural Overlay. This project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15060 of the CEQA guidelines. This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Sean McPherson, Senior Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Followed by a brief presentation by the applicant. HPC/PC MINUTES — July 27, 2022 Page 2 of 5 FINAL Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing and seeing no one, closed Public Hearing. Commissioner Morales asked if Etiwanda Heights development area would qualify under this if applicant requested. Sean McPherson replied there were not many historical associated agricultural uses within the area. Commissioner Daniels asked who will make that determination that this is a legacy project and how many are there in the community. Sean McPherson answered as to the number, not sure. He said it is flexible enough to allow that conversation to occur. Chair Dopp mentioned this is something that's an issue by the property owner. The City is not forcing it on anybody. Sean McPherson answered no. Chair Dopp mentioned there are not a lot of specific regulations. He asked is it coming forward in the future. Sean McPherson answered the circumstance would be a recommending body to the City Council at which point the City Council would render a final decision. Jennifer Nakamura added this is considered a zone change application. All of those processes and procedures are outlined in the development code. With no other comments from Commissioners, Chair Dopp asked for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Vice Chair Williams; Second motion by Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Adopt Resolution 22- 22, with recommendation to City Council. D3. Consideration of a Municipal Code Amendment permitting Electric Vehicle Sales and Service as a by -right use in the Mixed Employment 2 (ME2), Corridor 1 (CO1), Corridor 2 (CO2) and Center 2 (CE2) zones and amending the land use definitions for Electric Vehicle Sales. This project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15161(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing and seeing none, closed Public Hearing. Commissioner Boling mentioned that in the title of the Staff Report under Recommendation and only in the title of the Resolution the term "Service". He said if service is going to be allowed, he suggests staff consider including it in the definition for clarity. Jennifer Nakamura stated staff will make that adjustment under Commissioner's recommendation. HPC/PC MINUTES — July 27, 2022 Page 3 of 5 FINAL All Commissioners concurred. With no other comments from Commissioners, Chair Dopp asked for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Boling; Second motion by Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Adoption of Resolution 22-24, to recommend to City Council to adopt an ordinance to permit these uses and make the minor modification that it's electric vehicles only. E. General Business E1. Findings of General Plan Conformity for Disposition of up to 9.66 Acres of Real Property for the Potential Development of a High -Speed Rail Station Located at 11175 Azusa Court. APNs: 0209-272-11 and 0209-272-22. Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Noted: Location is not at 11175 Azusa Ct. She said this is an unaddressed parcel. The parcel numbers on record are correct. Commissioner Boling requested clarification on size of property is 9.56 and not 9.66 acres, as it states on subject line of Staff Report. In other places, as well as the Resolution, it is 9.56, just so we are on the same page. Jennifer Nakamura replied correct. It is 9.56. Commissioner Morales +mentieaed asked if somebody wanted to buy that, would there be some kind Of wawa claw back if they end up not developing it as we thought they would. Concerned to protect our rights to the property if something fell through. Jennifer Nakamura replied that it would be important in any property negotiation the City take the greatest care possible to protect our rights should something not happen. We certainly want to make sure we protect our rights in the event this does not materialize. Chair Dopp stated asked since it is still being negotiated would the lease or purchase include the entire site or part of it. Matthew Burris answered right now it's most likely to be part of the site. Chair Dopp FStated ''c his ndeFstandiR^ weasked are we still expecting some sort of specific plan in the future regarding this site. He asked will it impact it in any way. Matthew Burris replied that we did have a consultant work with us to update the specific plan. The idea was to expand the resorts specific plan to include this area. Ultimately, we concluded it was more efficient to take their findings and recommendations. No members of the public spoke on this item. With no other comments from Commissioners, Chair Dopp asked for a motion HPC/PC MINUTES — July 27, 2022 Page 4 of 5 FINAI Motion by Commissioner Daniels; Second motion by Commissioner Morales. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Adoption of Resolution 22-23, with the amendment of removing the incorrect address with the correct address_. these And rngkp Oho rnqner mod %fl Patkin that ik's PleGt Fisyehlnle my F. Director Announcements - None G. Commission Announcements - None H. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Vice Chair Williams, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:45p.m. Respectfully submitted Thornhill Assistant, Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC August 28, 2022, meeting. HPC/PC MINUTES — July 27, 2022 Page 5 of 5 FINAL