Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10 - Agenda Packet HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, January 10, 2023 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chair Dopp Vice Chair Williams Commissioner Morales Commissioner Boling Commissioner Daniels B. Public Communications This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning/Historic Preservation Commission (“Planning Commission”) on any Consent Calendar item or any item not listed on the agenda that is within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. The Planning Commission may not discuss any issue not included on the agenda but may set the matter for discussion during a subsequent meeting. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of December 13TH, 2022. (No meeting on December 28th.) D. Public Hearings – None E. General Business E1. Annual Selection of Officers for the Commission and Appointments to Other Committees. E2. Discussion regarding Healthy RC Active Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and Improvement Plan. (Verbal Report.) F. Director Announcements G. Commission Announcements H. Adjournment HPC/PC Agenda –January 10, 2023 Page 2 of 2 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. 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. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please complete a speaker card located on the podium. It is important to list your name, address (optional) and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per individual. If a large number of individuals wish to speak on an item, the Chair may limit the time to 3 minutes in order to provide an opportunity for more people to be heard. Speakers will be alerted when their time is up, and no further comments will be permitted. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under “Public Communications.” 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. As an alternative to participating in the meeting, you may submit comments in writing to Elizabeth.Thornhill@cityofrc.us by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be distributed to the Commissioners and included in the 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 available at www.CityofRC.us. 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 $3,365 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cell phones while meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda December 13, 2022 MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on December 13, 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. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels. Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, David Eoff, Senior Planner; Darleen Cervera, Executive Assistant II. 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 November 9th, 2022. Motion to adopt the minutes by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels. D. Public Hearings D1. DESIGN REVIEW – WOOD PARTNERS - A request to allow a mixed-use development comprising of 328 apartment units and 7,650 square-feet of commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2) zone, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. APNs: 1090-601-04, -07, -08, -20 and -21 (DRC2022-00054). The project is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. Chair Dopp announced the Applicant has requested to reschedule this item to be heard at a future date. Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing. D2. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a 3,999 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet on a vacant property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) Residential Zone and Hillside Overlay located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The project qualifies as a Class exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (DRC2021-00297). HPC/PC MINUTES –December 13, 2022 Page 2 of 3 FINAL Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Pete Volbeda, Applicant, was available to answer questions from the Commissioners. Chair Dopp opened public hearing. Renee Massey, expressed support for the project. Chair Dopp closed public hearing. Commissioner Morales expressed pleasure with the design of the home and appreciated their work with the neighbors. Commissioner Boling thanked the applicant and architect for providing a design and layout that assimilates well in the neighborhood. Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-31 approving Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297. Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels. D3. Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Make Various Technical Text Amendments, Amend the Current General Plan Land Map with Various Technical Amendments, Amend the Current Zoning Map with Various Technical Amendments, and Adopt an Addendum to the General Plan EIR (SCH No. 2021050261). This Item Will Be Forwarded to the City Council for Final Action. The City has Prepared an Addendum to the Certified EIR for the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan for the Project. David Eoff, Senior Planner and Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file). Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing. Commissioner Boling thanked staff for bringing this forward for consideration. He acknowledged that with a comprehensive update of the Development Code there is always small tweaks, recommendations as new needs are identified. He looks forward to seeing future amendments as needed. Commissioner Morales expressed support for staff working toward continuous improvement to the code. Chair Dopp stated he appreciates staff keeping up with the trends. Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-30. Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels. E. Director Announcements Jennifer Nakamura thanked all Planning Commissioners for their hard work this year and wished them a Happy Holiday. HPC/PC MINUTES –December 13, 2022 Page 3 of 3 FINAL F. Commission Announcements Commissioner Boling thanked staff for their very hard work. Great developments have happened throughout the city. He wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday. Chair Dopp concurred and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. G. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Elizabeth Thornhill Executive Assistant, Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC January 10, 2023, Meeting. E1.Annual Selection of Officers for the Commission and Appointments to Other Committees. Page 1 1 6 4 5 DATE:January 10, 2023 TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM:Matt Marquez, Director of Planning and Economic Development INITIATED BY:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Deputy Director of Planning SUBJECT:Annual Selection of Officers for the Commission and Appointments to Other Committees RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission/Planning Commission take the following by minute actions: •Appoint a Chair to serve for calendar year 2023. •Appoint a Vice-Chair to serve for calendar year 2023. •Appoint two commissioners to serve on the Trails Advisory Committee for calendar year 2023. •Appoint two commissioners to serve on the Design Review Committee and one to serve as alternate for calendar year 2023. •Appoint a commissioner to serve on the Public Art Committee from February 2023 – January 2025. BACKGROUND: The Administrative Regulations for the Planning Commission provide for the Commission to select its own officers, as well as members to serve on assigned committees. Current regulations state that officers and committee elections shall occur at the first regular meeting in January. The following positions shall be considered by the Commission: Historic Preservation/Planning Commission Officer Positions: •Chair •Vice-Chair Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee is responsible for reviewing the architecture (including material, finish, colors, and trim), site layout, building plotting, landscaping, compatibility with surrounding properties, and, when appropriate, signs, of new development. The committee’s emphasis is on quality design in the community as described in the City’s General Plan and the Development Code. The committee consists of the Planning Director or designee and two Planning Commissioners. The committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The committee is in need of two commissioners to serve and one alternate. Page 2 1 6 4 5 Trails Advisory Committee: The Trails Advisory Committee assists the Planning Commission by reviewing proposed projects that may impact the existing trail system, its use, future improvements and addressing resident concerns. The committee meets monthly to discuss and provide recommendations to the City Council on the development of the City’s trail system. The committee is composed of two members of the Planning Commission and one member of the Planning Department, as well a representative for Equestrians and a representative for Bicyclists. The committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The committee is in need of two commissioners to serve. Public Art Committee: The Public Art Committee advises the Council regarding the selection, purchase, placement and maintenance of art installed by the City or on City property, and expenditures from the City of Rancho Cucamonga Public Art Trust Fund. The committee consists of one member of the Planning Commission, one member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, one member of the Community and Arts Foundation and two members of the public. The Public Art Committee meets quarterly throughout the year. The appointment is for two years from February 2023 – January 2025. The committee is in need of one commissioner to serve.