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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes Jan-Jun 1979 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 27, 1979 Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held in the Carnelian Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 7105 Carnelian, Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, June 27, 1979. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rempel, who led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Jorge Garcia, Laura Jones, Richard Dahl, Peter Tolstoy, Herman Rempel ABSENT: COMISSIONERS: None ALSO PRESENT: Jack Lam, Director of Community Development; Barry Hogan, Senior Planner; Ted Hopson, City Attorney; Lloyd Hobbs, City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Assistant Civil Engineer; Bill Hofman, Planning Assistant; and Nancy McAllister, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon Motion by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, the minutes of June 13, 1979 were approved subject to the following changes: Page 5, Condition #8, under Site Approval No. 79-14, is to be changed to read as follows: The use shall be approved within Building "B" as proposed; however, that the lea see be encouraged to locate his use at the west end of the building. Page 10, Adjournment of Meeting, should be changed to read as fol- lows: 'Upon Motion by Commissioner Rempel, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, it was voted to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. . . .. (Comissioner Dahl abstained due to the fact he was not present at the June 13 meeting) -------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Jack Lam reported there will be a special adjourned Planning Commission meeting Monday, July 2, 1979 in the Library Conference Room at 7 :00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review all items that will not be con- sidered this evening by the 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. Two additional, items will be added to this Agenda as follows: Grading Plan for Tract No. 9423 adjacent to the Coral Investment Project on Baseline and Beryl; and review of Director Review No. 79-40 for Coral Investments. Z. Mr. Lam reported Site Approval No. 79-11 (Oliver Helicopters) , Site Approval No. 79-12 and Minor Deviation No. 79-11 (Hone) are to be postponed, to the July 11, 1979 meeting. 3. Selection of New Chairman and Vice Chairman Mr. Lam stated the Commission is to select a new Chairman and Vice Chair- man at this meeting in order that they can preside over the first meeting in July. Upon, Motion by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner Dahl and unanimously carried, Chairman Rempel was selected to 'remain Chairman and Jorge Garcia to remain Vice Chairman for the 1979-80 fiscal iyear. 4. Mr. Lam reported at the Monday Adjourned meeting , the Commission will be asked to set up special study sessions for the month of July. A special meeting will be needed to review the Terra Vista Specific Plan, and two study sessions to review the Growth Management Plan. 5. Mr. Lam reported the Local Agency Formation Commission has scheduled the sphere of influence meeting for the area north of our City limits for the morning of July 11, 1979. CONSENT CALENDAR NBGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 5144 - WESTWAY INVESTMENTS Commissioner Tolstoy asked that discussion concerning this Parcel Map be reviewed later in the Agenda along with the Zone Change and Director Review for subject property. PUBLIC HEARINGS NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 79-05 - CORAL INVESTMENT - A zone change from 1L-1 (single family residential) to &-P (Administrative- Professional) for 0.56+ acres of land located on the southwest corner of Baseline and 'Beryl Street. Assessor's Parcel Nb. 208-011-63. Barry Rogan, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report . Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 79-46 reconnending approval of Zone Change No. 79-05 to the City Council. Planning Commission Minutes -2- Jufte 27, 1979 Chairman Rempel asked for questions from. the Commission of the staff'. Commissioner Jones asked if Beryl Street will be widened in this area. Mr. Hogan indicated the street will be widened to accommodate two way traffic flows. Commissioner Garcia asked how fax Beryl Street will extend to the south. Mr. Hogan reviewed this for the Commission. He 'indicated Beryl will be developed south and across to the west to meet Carnet Street. Chairman Rempel asked for comments from the applicant. . Panaseti, representing Coral Investment, indicated they have no comments at this time. Chairman Rempel opened the public hearing. Mrs. Mancini, indicated she lives on Beryl' Street . She asked if a portion of their land will have to he dedicated to the City for the extension of Beryl Street. Mr. Hogan stated representatives of Coral Investments have contacted the pro- perty owners in this area and they have stated they do not wish to participate in the street improvement project. Therefore, Coral Investment will need; to readjust the alignment of the street so that it does not disturb the properties as they presently exist. Mrs. Mancini indicated they would also life to be assured there will be no water drainage problems onto their property as a result of this development. Chairman Rempel stated this; property will be designed sea that the regular i runoff 'will not drain onto other; property. Mr. Thomas Masser stated he lives on Beryl Street and asked what the proposed plans are ;for traffic. There are problems of getting out onto 'Baseline at the present time. Mt. Paul Rougeau, stated traffic signals for Baseline and'Beryl areon the City vs list of priorities. However, this is quite a ways down the list as there. are many other areas of higher priority. Signals are proposed for Hellman anti'Baseline and should be completed in.. less than one. year. The signals at Hellman and Baseline will also help the area of Beryl and Baseline as it will provide gaps in traffic to make left turns easier. There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Rempel closed the public hearing. Mr. Lam indicated the tract proposed to the south of this project his some ,grading issues which the. Commission will be reviewing at the adjourned meeting Monday, July 2, 1979. Staff is recommending continuation of the Director Planning Commission Minutes -3- June i , 1979 Review of this project until the grading problems on the adjacent tract are resolved. Approving the zone change does not approve the project. A Motion was made', by Commissioner Dahl and seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy to approve Resolution . 79-46 approving Zone Change No. 79-05 as submitted. AYES: DAHL, TOLSTOY, JONES, GARCIA, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 5144 - WESTWAY INVESDIENTS - A parcel Map dividing a lot into 27 parcels for property located on the south side of 8th Street between Hellman and Archibald Avenues containing approximately 18.75 acres of land. Assessor's Parcel Nos. 209-171-07 and 209-171-20. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 79-06 - WEST WAY INVESTMENTS A zone change from M-R (Manufacturing Research) to M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) for 18.75 acres of land located on the south side of 8th Street, between Hellman and Archibald. Assessor's Parcel Nos. 209-171-07 and 209-171-20. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND DIRECTOR REVIEW NO. 79-41 - WESTWAY INVESTMENTS - The development of a light industrial complex to be located on the south side of 8th Street between Hellman and Archibald. Assessor's Parcel tbs. 209-171-07 and 209-171-20. , Bill Hofman, Assistant Planner, reviewed the staff reports. Staff recommends that the Commission issue a Negative Declaration for Parcel Map No. 5144 as this project will not create a significant adverse impact on the environment. Staff also recommends approval of Resolution No . 79-45 approving Zone Change No. 79-06; and Resolution No. 79-47 approving Director Review No. 79-41. Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of the staff. Commissioner Garcia asked why a zone change from M-R to M-1 is required for this development. Mr. Rofman indicated the lot sizes proposed for this development are 14,000 square feet. The M-R zone requires a minimum of 20,000 square foot lot sizes. Staff felt the design of this project was good and that the lot size should not be limited to that within the M-R zone. Chairman Rempel asked for comments from the applicant. Mr. Michael Todd, representing Westway Investments, stated they have a question regarding Engineering Condition #24 regarding ingress and egress dedication rights . He asked their civil engineer to address this issue. Mr. Dale Price, Civil Engineer, stated for clarification purposes, would Condition #24 mean that dedication is not required on the street intersections and at the two driveways shown on the site plan'? Planning Commission Minutes -4- June 27, 1979 i { 1 Mr. Paul Rougeau stated for clarification purposes, condition number 2 could be amended to read as follows: All rights of vehicular ingress to and egress from Hellman Avenue shall be dedicated to the City; and that all rusts shall be dedicated along 8th Street frontages except; at the driveway indicated on the site plan for Parcel 1, and driveway ;indicated: on the lot line between parcel 24 and '2 . Chairman kempel opened the public hearing. Property Owner owning property on Hellman avenue to the south of this development, stated he is concerned about drainage fro . this development onto this property. Paul Rougeau indicated drainage from the property will go to the local street and taken to Hellman. Drainage will not be allowed to drain on adjacent properties. Another; property owner in the area stated this development proposed 0' of landscaping along 8th Street and asked if this will be required of other properties along this street. Chairman Rempel indicated the 0' landscaping is being proposed for this property only. It may or may not be kept uniform along this street. Each property will be reviewed on an individual basis at the time of development. There being no further comments from the. audience, Chairman Rempel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tolstoy stated;he questions the street layout pattern. He i concerned that there are three call-de-sac streets proposed; within this small development< This is adding to the environment, new streets which this City really doesn't need. He wondered if this project could be, l.ayed out a little differently in order to alleviate these. streets. It is his opinion streets such as this create a lot of confusion to people trying, to locate a development. Chairman Rempel stated' it is his;opinion if the `.plan ;were changed in which through streets were developed it would Create more problems than with the cul-de-sac sheets. He would agree, in the major industrial areas to the +east of the City, that this could become a probl Commissioner Jones asked if the Fire ]department has any probl s with small cul-de-sac streets. Mr. Rof aan indicated the Fire Department does not object to cul-de—sacs. Commissioner Garcia stated the City needs to restudy iwhat we would like t see within the industrial parks in our community and A set of standards needs to be prepared in order that developers know it advance what i -required. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he would agree with'Commissioner Garcia. He indicated as far as this project is concerned the applicant has spaced his buildings and proposed landscaping which will cis a lot for the project. Stan- dards are needed prior to any future developments within the industrial area. Planning Commission Minutes+ - June 27, 1979 1 i i Chairman Rempel indicated this type of standard should be addressed within the industrial area specific plan. r. Cary Ryerson, Architecti for this project, indicated they tried to keep the industrial traffic within this parr and not on arteri .l streets. What they have done is kept the cul-de-sacs sa to a minimum depth of serge the industrial project. He further indicated there is a demand for the size building they are proposing. Chairman Rempel stated he would rather see this size lot within this area of our city than in the major industrial area to the. east Mr. Jeff Sceranka representing Lucas land Company, stated he was involved with the salve of this ;property. ' With the character of the land south of dth Street it is very ;difficult to take any one grouping of land and put in a homogeneous kind of industrial development that serves smaller users' that would he aesthetically pleasing to the area . Surrounding this area are older residential buildings;, the railroad and. Hellman drainage problem. In this particular situation, the cul-de-sac arrangement seers to be the most characteristic, pleasing and desirable one for the smaller industrial users. Large industrial 'areas are located east of Haven and this area can coo a lot more with street designs. With restrictions in the western area, it is his opinion the solutions as presented are pleasing and provide a very attractive environment to bring business into our community. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he would agree; however, this City needs to set up good standards for development within our industrial areas. There are a lot of 'undeveloped areas within this city and a good set of standards should be developed as soon as possible. A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Tolastoy to issue a Negative Declaration for Parcel Map No. 5144 as it has been found this project will not create a significant adverse impact on the environment. AYES. GARCIA, TQLSTOY, DAHL, JONES, REMPEL ES; NONE ABSENT: NONE Aiimotion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve Resolution No. 79-45 approving Zone Change No. 79-06 subject to the conditions as listed it subject Resolution. AYES, GARCIA, JONES, DAHL, TOLSTOY, REMPEL ES: NONE ABSENT: NONE A Motion was made by Commis-sioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve Resolution No. 79-47 approving Director Review lSb. 79-41 subject to the conditions as listed in subject Resolution with the following amendment to Condition on # : All rights of vehicular ingress to and egress from shall be dedicated as follows: ; That all rights shall be dedicated along the Hellman Avenue frontage. That all rights shall be dedicated along the 8th Street Planning Commission Minutes - - ' Jame 27 , 197 f frontage except at the driveway Vindicated can the site plan for Parcel 1, and driveway indicated at the lot line between Parcel 24 and 25. AXES: GARCIA, JONE ', DAHL, "IOLST Y, REMPEL NOES: NE ABSENr: NONE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SITE APPROVAL NO. -11 - OLIVERHELICOPTERS The use of an existing building as a storage facility and the development of a heliport to be located i on the northwest corner of Helms and Ninth Streets. Assessor's Parcel. No. -g --I . 'motion was rude by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner "olstoy and unanimously carried to continue Site Approval No 7 - 1M to July 11, 1979 in order that additional information may be supplied 'by the appl i.ca.nt. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SITE APPROVAL NO. 7 -1 - HONE The development of professional office building and service station to he located on the south- east corner of Hellman and Baseline within the -P zone. Assessor's Parcel 41-14. MINOR DEVIATION ION NO. 7 -11 NCNE/'E AKIN -" A Minor Deviation for service station set-backs for property located on the southeast corner of Baseline and Hellman. Motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy and unanimously carried to continue Site Approval No 7 -1 and. Mincer Devia- tion No. 1.1 to July 11, 1979 at the reddest of the applicant. Chairman Rempel called a recess at 8:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. SITE APPROVAL NO. -13 V N U UIL EE INC. - The development of an industrial medicine center to be located on the northwest corner of 7th and Archibald within the E zone; Assessor's Parcel Nos. -171"-16 and N -171-1. . Barry Hogan, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 79 49 a pr i Site Approval No. 7 --l , Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of the staff. Commissioner ,longs indicated a school is located to the north of this project i and asked if there will be siren or ambulance noise. Planning Commission Minutes - June 27, 1979 Mr.± gan stated the main purpose of this facility is for those not seriously injured on the job to be able to come to the facility for care and then sent back to work. Anyone seriously injured would be sent directly to the hospital from the job site. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he is concerned with access to the northern end of Building "G". He asked if the main gates to the mini storage facility will be in conflict with parking in this area. Mr. Hogan reviewed this area for the Commission. He indicated there would possibly be a conflict if traffic flowed to the mini-storage area in volume, however, he does not foresee that this will be a problem. Chairman Rempel opened the public hearing. Mt. Bill Baddy, representative of the California Occupational Medical Clinic, stated they treat minor work in, physical examinations, physical thereapy and follow-up treatment. They are not intended to be an extreme emergency outfit although they are outfitted to handle virtually anything should a situa- tion arise. Commissioner Garcia asked what are the hours of operation? Mr. Baddy indicated right now they are planning on being open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If there is a demand and as they expand they may wish to remain open 24 hours a day. Commissioner Garcia asked if there are provisions for handicapped parking. Mr. Baddy indicated they are prepared to meet whatever requirements staff might recommend. Chairman Rempel stated it is his opinion a facility such as this is needed in the industrial area. He indicated there does not seem to be sufficient parking for this facility on the east side of the building. He recommended if this development is approved additional parking spaces should be located in this area and should be labeled "for medical use only". Commissioner Garcia agreed with Chairman Rempel and also added that at least two handicapped spaces should be provided as close to the. entrance of the building as possible. Mr. John Bainbridge, representing Vanguard Builders, indicated they would not see any problems with regard to parking "for medical use only" and the addition of the handicapped parking spaces as indicated by the Commission. There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Rempel closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes -8- June 27, 1979 Commissioner Garcia stated an additional condition should be added to the Resolution stating that the development shall meet all State Department of Health and Fire Marshall requirements. A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Dahl to approve Resolution No. 79-49 approving Site Approval No. 79-13 subject to the conditions as listed, plus the following: 1. That the development shall meet all State Department of 'Health and Fire Marshall requirements. 2. Ten parking spaces shall be located on the east side of the building and shall be labeled "for medical use only". Further, that at least two handicapped spaces shall be provided as close to the entrance of the building as possible. AYES: GARCIA, DAHL, JONES, TOLSTOY, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: ON NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 79-OIA - STRANDLCOMMONWEALTH A request for a change from the present designation of Industrial to Service Com,ercial for property located on the southeast corner of Haven and Foothill Blvd. Jack Lam, Director of Go unityDevelopment, reviewed the staff report in detail, this being on file in the Planning Division. Staff recommends that the applicants request be denied and that the City's intent be clarified under the industrial land use category. Chairman' pel asked for questions from the Commission of the staff. Commissioner Garcia asked the City Engineer to review the traffic report for this area. Lloyd Hobbs, City Engineer, reviewed the report for the Commission. 'He indi- cated the Engineer is concerned with traffic volumes at this intersection. With this proposed development, the intersection would exceed those recom- mended levels for acceptable or minimal, operation. This is a very critical intersection and needs to be carefully studied. The circulation system needs to be studied in more detail not only as it relates to that specific inter- section but to the entire city what is the best plan to spread the traffic impact throughout the system With the regional center possibility on the northeast corner of this.intersection, it is recommended that the other three legs of this intersection be minimized and would recommend against the establishment of commercial on the three corners and that an office park development or general plan designationremain industrial with the lowest possible traffic generation established for all three corners. Mr. Lam stated he would like to clarify that staff is addressing themselves to the retail commercial establishment and not to a K-Mart. We have no inten- tion of making any comments toward any particular use. There is a market for Planning Commission Minutes -9- June 27 , 1979 this type of use in the City. We are only concerned that it be located in a suitable location in regard to traffic in the city. Staff is only addressing itself to the issue of commercial and not referring to the particular use. Commissioner Garcia; stated there is not a category in the present zoning ordinance for industrial office/business parks and asked if this type of zoning will be written into the new zoning ordinance. Mr. Lam indicated this will be written into the new zoning ordinance and this type of use is currently allowed in the minimum impact district and in the M-I zone. Chairman Rempel opened the public hear i ng. JohnO'Meara stated he is representing Strand/Commonwealth, Kaiser Steel and the Daon Corp. all owning property in this area. He indicated Daon Corp. is interested in a 'combination office and light industrial with the uses getting slightly heavier to the south. The proposal by Strand is for a 20 acre shopping center which consists of a department store, a family restaurant institutional and retail shops. The city requested that a traffic study be prepared which is far in excess 'of the normal requirements. The major concern was'whether or not residential traffic would he bcarried through the industrial :area to this develop- ment. It is their opinion they will not generate any residential traffic through the industrial area. Kiser 'Steel+ had originally planned t develop the property as a major heavy steel user, however, it seemed obvious to them that that was not the best location for this type use. Daon Corp. plans to develop 60 acres of the property fronting Foothill into general office and business park. Dann is concerned about the quality of development on Foothill as it is a primary business street for the city. They support the general plan amendment requested for the 20 acres on the southeast corner of Haven and Foothill, as it is their opinion this will complent their development. A concern regarding the archi- tectural.; quality of the development was brought up. They have indicated they will build as nice a center as possible for this property. In regard to the traf- fic study, it basically assumes the worst possible case. They weary rarely anti- cipate traffic reaching levels projected at the intersection. The study basically assumes no other north/south alternatives and did not take into consideration Milliken Avenue to the east . ' With regard to the traffic solution, the obvious solution is to reduce the density itself and not the commercial center. Another solution is to create additional north/south' alternatives. .it is his opinion there would be more traffic ,generated during the peak hours with industrial office i development. Mean commercial develo ent . Commissioner "Tolstoy stated the aesthetic quality of whether this center would enhance this property over another use should be discussed. Mr. O'Meara indicated that answer depends on what your mind sees for that corner. They would produce the highest quality commercial community center as you would find, and the applicant is very wilding to work with. the City � in every way with regard to the development. Mr. Ivan' Strand., applicant, stated in regard to aesthetics., if he is allowed to build on this corner;, he would runt to develop a center which he will b proud of as well as the city. He stated he 'would be pleased to answer any questions the Commission may have . Planning Commission Minutes _1C® .Tune 27, 1979 • «. � � . � ; � � F ., M ,. • R • ♦. Nk � ', �1 Commissioner Dahl stated since the General Plan has been adopted he has very strong feelings that any deviation from what we have at the present time would cause a conflict . If this change is considered at this time we might as well throw out the General Plan and start all over again. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he would agree with, Commissioner Dahl. One of the reasons this city was incorporated was because of piecemeal planning. One of the things the General Plan meetings brought to focus was that this city needed some intensive planning. He is against taking a all piece of property no matter where in the city and changing it without a major study of the whole area. We have a large industrial area set aside and he would like this to remain. There is a lot of land that is potentially commercial in other areas within our city. Chairman Rempel stated there is a lot of need for additional commercial development within our city; however, there is problems with that intersec- tion. This area has to be looked at more than just from 20 acres at a time. By changing this industrial area to commercial could cause problems for the industrial area. A motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy and seconded by Commissioner Dahl to deny the request under General Plan Amendment No. 79-01A, clarify the intent of the industrial land use at that intersection and instruct staff to make a study of this intersection and bring back some guidelines to the Commission. AYES. TOLSTOY, DAHL, >JONES, GARCIA, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mr. Hogan stated a 'Resolution will be brought back to the Commission at the end of the General Plan Amendment hearings. In this Resolution the intent of the General Plan in this area can be clarified. Guidelines will be set forth for this area and will be brought backi to the Commission for review. A Motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by CommLssioter Garcia and unanimously carried to move to Item "I" at this time. MAGNOLIA DEVELOPMENT - Block wall requirement for Magnolia Center located on the southwest corner of l9th and Carnelian. Jack Lam, Director of Community Development , reported this item was continued from the last meeting in order to give the Commission an opportunity to review this site. He recommended that the Commission require a combination of 3' ,sniff, 6' wall on the east, 6' wall on the south, and a 6' wall on the west side of this development with staff to work out the details. AYES: REMPEL, TOLSTOY, DAHL, JONES, GARCIA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1979 A Motion was made by Commissioner ;Rempel, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried to continue review of 1) General Plan Amendment o. 79-02; 2) Report regarding Landscape Maintenance District; ) Waiver of Condition regarding Landscape of Interior Parkway for 'Tract 9458 located on Baseline Avenue at Center; 4) Director Review No. 7 -40; and Dear Canyon Elementary School to the adjourned Planning Commission meeting of Monday, July 2, 1979. Upon Motion by Commissioner Dahl, seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy and unanimously carried:, it was voted to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of June 27, 1979 to the adjourned Planning Commission meeting of Monday, July 2, 1979 .n. the Library Conference Room. Meeting adjourned at 11 10 p.m. Res` ctfully t bmitted, t JACK Director of Community Development Planning Commission Minutes -1 - dune 27, 179 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 1 , 1979 Regular 'Meeting CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as held in the Library Conference Room, 9191 ;Baseline Road, Rancher Cucamonga, can Wednesday,; June 13, 1979. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rempel who led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Jorge Garcia, Laura Jones, Peter Tolstoy, Berman Rempel ABSENT: G I SION RS: Richard Dahl (Excused) ALSO PRESENT: Jack Lam, Director of Community Development; Barry Rogan; Senior Planner; Ted Hopson, 'City Attorney; Lloyd llubbs, City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Assistant Civil Engineer; Rill Rsfmarn, Planning Assistant; and Nancy McAllister, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon Motion by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and unanimously carried, the minutes of April 26, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon Notion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Jones, and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 3, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon Motion by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 23, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon Notion. by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Jones, and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 24, 109 were approved subject to the following addition: Upon Motion by Commissioner Dahl, seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy and unanimously carried, it was voted to adjourn the meeting to the special study session of June 9, 1979. ANNOUNCEMENTS TS 1. Mr. Lam stated a letter has been drafted thanking the City of Irvine and the Mission Viejo Company for the tour on Saturday,' June 9th, The letter is to 1 Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of stiff. Commissioner Tolstoy asked about the noise proofing proposed for the building. Mr. Hauser, applicant, reported no noise or odor will be detectable from the operation. Interior modifications will be made by a contractor that specializes in building of animal clinics within shopping :center. Commissioner Jones asked how far away the clinic will be from the nearest residents.' r. ham reported the proposed unit is approximately 120 feet from the residences. He added a petition has been received from property owners in the area in opposition to the site approval. Mrs Hauser reported he was quite surprised about the petition as he took the trouble of poling the residents on Topaz and Hamilton Streets. At that time he receive favorable acceptance of the vet clinic with the exception of one person. Commissioner Garcia asked if Mr. Hauser anticipates keeping animals overnight. r. Hauser; stated this will be an out—patient ,clinic. He does not intend to keep animals any longer than necessary. he does not intend to start business before 8:00 a.m. and intends to close at p.m. finder certain circumstances animals would have to spend a few i days at the clinic. Chairman Rempel; opened the public hearing. Mr. William lent spoke. in opposition to the site approval.. He indicated he lived' next to a pet hospital in another city which was verb noisy. r. Burger' spoke in apposition to the site approval indicating he is also opposed due to noise from barking' dogs* Also there is the large trash bin next' to their I fence. r. Romolo stated he is opposed to the animal hospital at this location. Mr. Hauser will treat the animals and will then go horse• The property owners adjacent have to liars with the noise and odor. A clinic such as this should be isolated by itself and not in the middle of a shopping cuter. r. Burger stated an animals hospital should not be located neat to a food. establish- ment. r. Merrill Gordon stated he is concerned that if barking dogs within the clinic can be heard it could cause problems with dogs within the neighborhood.' Mr. Steve Hoag, a Veterinarian in Montclair, stated his 'practice is within a shopping center and very close to a restaurant:. He has not had any complaints at all in regard to his business. r. Hauser indicated with proper and modern methods of construction any noise or odor problems can be eliminated. Wastes would not be pit into the dumpster but handled internally. There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Rempel closed the public heating. Planning Commission Minutes - June 13, 1979! Commissioner Tolstoy state it is his opinion a vet clinic in a commercial center' is very feasible and would be a service to people living; in the area. However, he is concerned about the location of the clinic within this particular center. It is' a rather small center and if a veterinary clinic is to be located within a shopping center, it should be in an area 'where those people bringing animals have more aspen space. Chairman Rempel stated he lives across the street from a' veterinary hospital and as far as the concerns regarding noise, he would not know there was a vet hospital next to his. As far as this center is concerned, he would rather see this clinici on the west end of the building. He suggested if this use is approved that a condition be added that the Commission may review this approval at any time that there; appears the conditions of approval are not being met. Commissioner Garcia stated he would not envision any problems with the clinic within, this center. Any noise concerns can be eliminated by construction techniques. He would; agree with.. Chairman Rempel that the best location within this center would be the west end of building �"g" as it is more isolated. if thisclinic is approved, he would like an additional condition added 'stating interior modifications to the leasable unit shall include the latest Mate of the art regarding noise and odor proofing such that no noise or odor will be detectable 'from 'the use. Commissioner Tolstoy stated again it is his opinion this center is not the best location for a vet clinic as often time children bring their pets o theivet, pets become very excited and ,get away from the children which can cause a number of problems. He is not opposed to this type of use within a shopping center; however, is opposed to this use within this particular center for that reason. Chairman 'Rempel stated he would disagree. with Commissioner Tolstoy as a smaller center such as this would have much less traffic and problems than a larger center. Motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy and iseconded by Commissioner Tones to continue Site Approval No. 79-1 to allow the applicant an opportunity to seek a more appropriate location and instruct staff to accept another application using the same fees submitted for the Site Approval. Chairman Rempel stated a larger center has a potential for more traffic' problems which' the smaller center would not have. He does not like to see children running around any center with animals. He sees very serious problems suggesting; this use to locate within a larger center. Commissioner Tolstoy indicated if the clinic could be located in a' building by itself or at the edge of the center in a different location than that proposed might be more appropriate. After further discussion, Commissioner Tolstoy withdrew his motion and Commissioner .tones' withdrew her second'. Commissioner Garcia asked Mr. Hauser ghat the possibilities were of moving his business to the west end of Building "B" r» Hauser' indicated if the Commission feels that the present proposed location is not appropriate, the developer has stated that he would make the end of Building "B" available. planning Commission Minutes -4- dune 1 ,, 1979 Motion was male by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Reapel to approve Site Approval No. 79-14 subject to the following conditions: 1. Interiorimodifications to the leasable unit shall: include the latent state of the art regarding noise and odor proofing such tbat no n e, or odor will be detectable from the operation of the use including doors, walls, calling, etc. 2. Dead animals shall be put in heavy duty impervious cadaver bags and field in deep freeze and picked up on a weekly basis. All dead animals shall be kept inside the structure'. . There shall be no outside lceenine of animals at anv time. .i There shall be no boarding of animals. ill or injured animals may not be kept more than seven' 7 days. 5. bouts of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. to :00 p.m. . The Planning o i sion may review this approval at any time that there appears that the conditions of approval are not being net. 7$ Care of animas shall only include small animals such as dogs, cats, etc. No care of equine'or bovine or the like shall be allowed. S. The use shall be approved within building "B" asproposed; however, that the l.easee be encouraged to locate his use at the west: end of the building. AYES GARCIA, RafPEL, JONES NOES: 1`OLSTO (reasons previously stated ABSENT, DAHL Mr. tam asked that an item be added to the Agenda that relates to the Magnolia ono l.a Centex on the southwest corner of 19th and Carnelian concerning wall heights' on the center itself. Since residents adjoining this center are in attendance it might be good to review this item at this time. r. Lam indicated the original approval of this center was by the. County. As part f the original approval, there was to be provisions for a '' block wall on the west and south side of the center. The original intent of that block wall was to provide a buffer in terms of noise and screening in regard to vehicle parking and lights shining into the neighbors' yards. The developer has requested to either delete that wall or to reduce the height of the wall, Mr. McCulla, representing Magnolia Company, reviewed e their request for revision to the " block gall requirement to the wrest and 'south sides of the center. They are requesting that instead of the ' block wall on the east: side of the property that they be allowed to install, a chain lire. fence,. It is their opinion a chain link is needed where' it abuts the commercial area to the east". They would also like to revise the.. ' gall requirement on the south. r. Merrill Gordon stated he lives on the south side of the development. He .as a property' owner, would request that the block wall requirement not be changed. After+ some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy and seconded b Planning Commission Minutes -5- dune 13, 1979 a "„ xa���s ��r `� �,*�,�. � ,w�,.,� �'' ,,.:. Se n. � - -. s � 'I Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of the Staff. Commissioner Garcia indicated he personally dues not see any problems with the time and temperature sign. It is a nice looking sign which is to be surrounded by a well landscaped area and will be a nice addition to the center. Commissioner Tolstoy, asked if there will be any visibility problems if the sign is located in this area. r. Hogan stated no, the sign will be set back, approximately 42 feet from Baseline and will provide more than adequate visibility. A Motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy to approve Director Review Signs No. 7 as submitted. "NHS. GARCIA, TOLSTOY, JONES, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: DAHL r. Lana asked that the Commission move to Item "H" at this time and that It "G" be reviewed at such time Lloyd Hobbs, City Engineer, is in attendance. Motion.on was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Tols toy and unanimously carried to review Item "H". PORT REGARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCEDISTINCT Bill Holley, Director of Community Services, reviewed the staff report in detail, this being on file in the planning Division. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend the establishment of landscape Maintenance District o. 1 as one encompassing district with cost distributed on aiper lot basis. Commissioner Tolstoy asked how the fees are set for landscape maintenance dis- tricts. City Attorney indicated each year the City Council holds' a public hearing to set the fees and anyone objecting to the fees has the right to pratestb Commissioner Garcia stated the concept of landscape; maintenance districts is progressive for the City. What he would like to see is the development iiof a playa that would ultimately include the entire 'city within a landscape main- tenance district. He would.d like to see the city broken down into zones and each zone have a district. Chairman Hempel, stated he sees potential problems with this proposal as it stands: It is his opinion that alternatives 'should be mentioned such as 1 ovate of the people within the city, ways of annexation, ways of deanne ation. r. Malley stated staff is asking for Commission recommendation for the establish- ment of a Landscape maintenance district. This is the first step and the City can build from there. The. City also shares the same concern' with' the establishment of a street lighting district. Staff would like to know if the Commission supports this concept to build from as a first step. Planning Commission Minutes -7 dune ld 197 n". Commissioner Tolstoy indicated this is a 'step in the right direction for the City. Chairman Rempel.i stated that it should be made clear which streets will be main- tained under the district to avoid confusion® i Commissioner Garcia stated he supports the concept of parkway maintenance. However further study is needed as to what the program is, actually going to entail. He would also like to know the perameters and boundaries of the plan and whether or not the entire City will eventually be included. r. Lam indicated the boundary for the landscape maintenance district is the current city limits. Areas of the City are not proposed at this time to be sectioned off. Any tract that wants to he included in the district can do so. Staff needs to know whether or not the Commission and Council support this concept before the details of the program are developed. Chairman Rempel' std alternative types of fundin. s needs further examination to reflect an estimated future total for the entire cite A Motion was made by Commissioner ,lanes and seconded by Commissioner Tolstoy to approve the concept of a landscape maintenance district and a street lighting district with a more detailed report to some back to the Commission for review in the near future. AYES. JOKES, TOLSTOY, GARCIA, RE PEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: DAHL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - CIRCULATION ELEMENT INDUSTRIAL AREA Tr. Lam stated this 'report is for information purposes only. The issues raised by the, Commission that are not answered tonight will be ;fully addressed'' at the time of the public hearing. Mr. Paul Rougeau, Assistant Civil Engineer, reviewed the staff report and the Consultants Reports in detail, 'these being on file in the Planning Division. Staff recommends that the Commission receive and file the Consultants report and schedule hearings for `Amendment of the General Plan Circulation Element for dune 27, 1979. Ir. Dilorio stated there would be some concern from the property owners near Rochester if 6th Street were to go through and curve through their properties as it would limit use of their properties. Chairman Rempel wondered if there are portions of 7th Street going; east' from Archibald that need to carry through. r. Dilori+o stated the area between 7th and Sth Streets seems to be attractive for large scale distribution centers which should take up the entire area. This would' make it impossible to bring 7th Street through. His only concern Planning Commission Minutes June 13,, 1979 is the continuation of 6th Street through to Rochester where it curves through the properties. This; problem needs to be worked out. Rochester serves ias a frontage road for the freeway and 4th Street is the main 'on/off ramp to the freeway from the industrial area. r. Lam stated prior to the stet meeting staff will explore the connections necessary for good circulation. It was the concensus of the Commission that a public hearing be set for June 7, 179 to discuss the Circulation Element of the General 1_n and further her requested that staff 'bring back' further information concerning traffic connec- tions. Due to the II p.m. adjournment time, a motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously carried to 'continue with. the Agenda. SIGN PROGRAM FOR ACT DEVELOPMENTS Barry Hogan reviewed the staff report in detail. He indicated a revision should be made to Section II-I" to state w nerys and historic sites 'shall be required to pay a fee to put up i a placard on the sign structure. Staff recom- mends that the Commission 'support the program as outlined and that such a recommendation be forwarded to the City Council. After general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner pel to support the program with the change. to Section II-p' as indicated above and that this recommendation be forwarded to the City Council. AYES: GARCIA, REMPEL, JCNES, TOLSTO NOES: NONE SENT: DAHL REPORT REGARDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer, reviewed' the staff report in 'detail. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of the Capital Improvements Program d long, range priorities as submitted A Motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy and seconded by Commissioner Garcia to recommend adoption of the Capital Improvements Program and. 'Long range priorities as submitted and that such recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. YES: T LSTO , GARCIA, JONES', REMPEL NOES: NONE S ENT: DAHL i Planning Commission Minutes -9- June 13, 1979 i PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PL&N Info at ion only - No Action Taken REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE CHANGE REGARDING KEEPING OF GOATS Barry Hogan, Senior Planner, requested this item be continued to July 11, 1979 in order to notify the applicant of the hearing date. It was the cone sus of the Commission to continue this item to July 11, 1979 as -recommended by Staff. PLANNING CONMISSION VACATIONS It was the concensus of the Commission to receive and file information concerning Planning Commission vacations. Upon Motion by Commissioner Rempel, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unani- mously carried, it was voted to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of June 13, 1979. Meeting adjourned at i 12:20 a.m. Res ectfully abmitted, JACK LAM, Director of Community Development Planning Commi,ssion Minutes _1 - June 13', 1979 �. 1 � • � w a * � * - : s � w � . a ,, � a � * r i Ik � +� � ,,.. a � .:. * + M f CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 23, 1979 Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held at the Community Services Building, 9161 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday,, May 23, 1979. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rempel who led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Richard Dahl, Jorge Garcia, Laura Jones, Peter Tolstoy, Herman Rempel ABSENT: CCHMISSIONERS: None. ALSO PRESENT., Jack Lam, Director of Community Development; Barry Hogan,, Senior Planner; Ted Hopson, City Attorney; Paul Rouge au, Assistant Civil Engineer; Michael Vairin, Associate Planner; and Nancy McAllister, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon Motion by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner Jones, and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 9, 1979 were approved subject to the following change: Page 3, the last sentence of Chairman Rempel's comment under Negative Declaration for and Director Review No. 79-16 should read as follows: It is his opinion this request should be taken off the Agenda until the City Council notifies the Commission to review the site plan as a condition of the one change. ANNOUNCEMENT$ Jack Lam stated as a reminder, at the first meeting in July, the Commission will be holding elections for Chairman of the Planning Commission. The Commission may want to conduct the elections at the conclusion of the last meeting in June so that the selection will be in effect by the first meeting in July. Jack Lam stated the Commission is to adjourn tonights' meeting to May 24, 1979 at 7:00 p.m in the Community Services Building for a joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. The Citizens Advisory Committee has also been incited;to this meeting as well as any other interested people. This meeting is to review the Lewis Specific Plan. Mr. Lam stated staff received an application from R-Mart for a General Plan Amendment and has referred it to the industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to review the concept of retail commercial in the industrial areas They will be reviewing the project and providing any input they may have to the Commission. A copy of the traffic study pre- pared by Weston Pringle (which was part of the requirement for the applica- tion) was givers to each Commission member. This study is given to the. Commission in advance for review, Mr. Lam reminded the Commission that the tour of Mission Viejo and the City of Irvine will be held on Saturday, dune 9, 1979. We will leave from the City Hall at 7 :30 a.m. He asked that the Commission R.S.V.P. as soon as possible. Mr® Lam stated Item "B" on the Consent Calendar, Time Extension for Minor Subdivision No. W78-0194 is to be removed. In addition, two "New Business" items are requested to be added to theAgenda: 1 Revi- sions to the approved foothill Fire District office and 2 a Report Regarding Commercial Recreational Vehicle Storage Facilities within the agricultural and` residential districts. Mr. Lam stated ai date has been set for review of preliminary plans for Wendy°s Hamburgers. The sub-committee is to meet next Wednesday, May 30th at 3:30 p.m. in the. City Rall4 The sub-committee was appointed at the last meeting which includes Commissioners .manes and Tolstoy. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Garcia indicated he had a question regarding It "A" on the Consent Calendar and asked that it be pulled off at this time. Motion was made by Commissioner Tolstoy, seconded by Commissioner done, and unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Calendar items: C. Negative Declaration for Director iReview No. 79-3 - Mountain View Builders D. Negative Declaration for Director 'Review No. 79--33 - Gulley Trucking, Inc. E. Negative Declaration for Director Review No. 79-3 - G.S.R. Development Planning Commission Minutes -2- May 23, 1979 Commissioner Garcia asked regarding Item 'W', if there will be any circula- tion problems created by the development as proposed. Mr. Ro geau, Associate Civil. Engineer, stated in order to allow this subdi- vision, the public roads would have to be installed according to City stan- dards. Re does not see any problem with the circulation pattern as 'proposed. Motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner ,tones and unanimously carried to approve Item "A", Time Extension for Minor Subdi- vision No. 77-05 0 - Spangler, as presented. REVISIONS TO FOOTHILL 'FIRE DISTRICT: - SITE APPROVAL NO. 7 -03 Barry Hogan, Senior Planner, reported 'Foothill fire District is requesting modification to their previously approved plans . They are removing some steel posts in one location and have changed some of the interior design. Concrete block building material was proposed; however, they would like to go to stucco instead. These revigions would pose no problems as 'far as Staff is concerned. However, they are also requesting approval to use composition roofing instead; of tile. It is the opinion of staff, with the existing fire station, post office, and the proposed Vanir development all proposed or existing with tile, that it would be inappropriate to change to composition roofing. if the Commission agrees, staff' would recommend that the Commission allow staff to work with the applicant to find an alternative to the tine roofing proposed so long as the material used simulates tiles Commissioner Tols oy stated whatever is used on the roof, i should look like the tile that is on the existing fire station. Mr. Hogan stated if there is any question in Staffs ' mind as to the appearance, it would be brought back to the Commission for review and. approval. Commissioner Dahl agreed that the material used <should be as close in color and. appearance as the the roof previously approved. A Motion was made; by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Tol toy to go can record in support of the revisions as presented with the exception of the composition shingle roof. The Commission recommended that a the roof or material similar in appearance to the be constructed on the roof. YES. GARCIA1 "TGLST"COY, JONE , DAHL, R124PEL NOES. NONE ABSENT:` NONE Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1979 p' y > y M l N' ■ f w',.. � � � � � n � '. w i i r � � �. y '.: � i � � � „ � t • � � �'. M PRIORITIES FOR E PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 7 -01 - Set priorities for hearing on various amendments Barry Hogan, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report in detail. He indi- cated the Planning Division has received three formal applications requesting amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan which he reviewed for the Commission. In addition, the Staff is aware of two areas that may necessi- tate amendments which he reviewed. He further indicated the Commission may have areas of concern that need to be analyzed. The second meeting in .tune is the first hearing; date dune 27, 1979) . Staff recommends that the Com- mission prioritize the requests. Chairman Rempol indicated in addition to the items :listed in the staff report, a clarification of mixed use should be added. Clarification is needed on the commercial uses allowed within the mixed use area as well as discussion of whether apartments should be allowed in this classification. 1 Commissioner Garcia stated he would like to have a current update of the General plan. 1 r. Lam indicated staff is presently preparing a general plan map for distribution. Sr. Lam stated as the housing element is reviewed, the. Commission may find there will be substantial need. to update the residential plan. Also, by September, the Industrial Specific Plan, the Luis Plan, and the William Lyon Specific Plan will be before the Commission for review. The. Commission might' be in a better 'position after reviewing these items to request' further changes to the General:: Plan. Therefore the Commission may wish to wait until the September hearing date is add further discussion items for amendment to the General. Plan. Notion was rude by Commissioner Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Dahl to prioritize the requests in the order as listed below beginning ;Tune 27, 1979 and continuing until`all items have been reviewed. Item' 1. Strand/Commonwealth Southeast corner of Haven and Foothill Blvd, Item 2. William Lockhart - Northeast corner of Eeton Blvd. and Archibald. Item 3. .Tack Sylvester Northwest corner of Haven and Highland. Item 4. South side of Foothill Blvd. between Baker and the Cuca- monga Channel. Item 5. South side of 1th Street :between Archibald and Amethyst. Item 6. Clarification of Mixed Use. AYES: GARCIA, DAHL, JOKES, TOLSTOY, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE i Planning Commission Meeting -5 - May 23, 1979