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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
August 24, 2022
MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on
August 24, 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. Absent - Vice Chair Williams.
Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of
Planning; Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Senior Planner; Brian
Sandona, Sr. Civil Engineer; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Zack Neighbors, Building Inspection
Supervisor; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
Chair Dopp announced that Item D1 will be removed from tonight’s agenda and will be heard at a later
date.
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.
Corrections were made to the Minutes and a revised copy was placed on the dais for
Commissioners to review before a motion. Motion to adopt the amended minutes by
Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Daniels; carried 4-0-1. Absent: Vice Chair
Williams.
D. Public Hearings
D1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION DRC2021-00402—STOR'EM SELF STORAGE –
A request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow non-vehicle, personal storage at
an existing 123,577 square foot recreational vehicle storage facility located within the Neo-
Industrial (NI) District at 8530 Hellman Avenue; APN—0209-012-07. This item is exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301—Existing
Facilities.
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E. General Business
E1. Consideration of a request by the Etiwanda Historical Society for the one-time set of fee
waivers to facilitate repair and maintenance at the Chaffey-Garcia House and Chaffey-Isle
House located at 7150 Etiwanda Avenue and 7086 Etiwanda Avenue; APNs: 1089-593-01
and 1089-592-79. This action does not qualify as a “project” as defined in Section 21065
and described in Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
CEQA Guidelines.
Zack Neighbors, Building Inspection Supervisor, presented the Historic Preservation Commission with
a staff report and presentation (copy on file).
Commissioner Boling asked if the fee revenue that would be collected by going to the City General
Fund or Enterprise Fund that will have restricted use.
Jennifer Nakamura answered that all Building permit and inspection fees go directly to the General Fund.
Commissioner Boling asked for confirmation that it is City owned property.
Zack Neighbors replied affirmatively.
Commissioner Boling stated based upon the lease agreements with the Etiwanda Historic Society, this work
will maintain or preserve these historic structures that would not otherwise be performed. The request for an
$1,800.00 fee waiver is reasonable and the return in the value of the work far exceeds the fees being waived.
He asked what is the estimate of what the project costs are for the roof repair and front entry.
Zack Neighbors replied that no analysis was done but agreed what would be waived in fees is returned in
the value in the historical significance and maintenance tenfold.
Chair Dopp asked what materials would be used for the roof. Will the repairs maintain the historic nature of
the homes.
Zack Neighbors said all repairs would be in conformance with the historic building code.
No public comments were made.
With no other questions from the Historic Preservation Commission, Chair Dopp asked for a motion.
Motion to recommend to the City Council a one-time fee waiver, with no modification, made by
Commissioner Daniels; Second motion by Commissioner Boling. carried 4-0-1. Absent: Vice Chair
Williams.
F. Director Announcements - None
G. Commission Announcements - None
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H. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Daniels to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no
objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved: HPC/PC September 14, 2022 Meeting.