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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes Jul-Dec 1979 ITS' OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING G COMMISSION MINUTES December 12, 1979 Regular Meeting CALL O ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held in the Lions park Community Center, 9161 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga, on Wednesday, December 12, 1979. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Rempel`who led the meeting with the. Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL L PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Richard Dahl, Jorge Garcia, Laura ,lanes, meter Tolstoy, Herman kempel ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None ALSO PRESENT: Jack Lam, Director of Community Development; Ted Hopson, City Attorney; Michael Vairin, Associate Planner; Paul Rougeau, Associate Civil Engineer; and Nancy McAllister, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon, motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and unanimously carried, the minutes o,f November 14, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously carried, the 'minutes oi 'November 19, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon motion by Commissioner Dahl, seconded by Commissioner Garcia and unanimously carried, the minutes or November 28, 1979 were approved as submitted. ANNOUNCEMENTS .lack Lam, Director of Community Development, reported the Genera_ plan Advisory Committee met` last ' evening with the Consultant and Staff to discuss General Plan issues. True to the holidays, the group felt that the meeting set for December 18, 1979 should be cancelled and reconvened after the first of the year. Another meeting date has not been set as yet. Staff will notify the Commission of an meetings. He stated the Commission is invited to every meeting to participate in the activities of the Committee. I Jack Lam, Director of Community Development, reported because of the holiday season, no applications have been submitted for the December 26, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. Staff would request that the Commission adjourn torsi nts° meeting to the January 9, 1980 meeting. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND DIRECTOR REVIEW NO. 7 -- C - HENRYPIT - The develop- men of Phase IT of the Cucamonga Business Park located on the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Archibald Avenue. Michael Vairin, Associate Planner,' reviewed the staff report in detail, this being on file in the Planning Division. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Director Review No. 79- 60 by adopting Resolution No. 79-75 based upon. the findings and conditions contained therein. Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of the. Staff. Commissioner 7lolstoy stated one of the conditions of approval indicates that the median island will be installed when appropriate. He asked when the appro- priate time will be. Paul Rougeau, Associate Civil Engineer, stated it is going to take some time to determine just what design the median should have and whether or not it should o in at all. We all want median 'islands but a street such as Archibald which is so completely developed offers special problems opposed to a street which is undeveloped. For this reason, the Engineering Division felt the requirement of a lien agreement for the eventual construction of median islands in Archibald Avenue to be recorded with the final parcel map would be adequate at this time. Commissioner " olstoy asked if the ;applicant is in agreement: with this condition. Chairman Rempl asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Henri Reiter, applicant, stated he agrees with the lien agreement as proposed by staff. Mr. Bob McFarland, ' representing nspiron located south of this proposed project stated all their truck traffic comes up Archbald and terns into their property. If the median island should be required, it :could possibly cause some problems for the trucks trying to get into Inspiron. He asked that they be notified of any future discussions regarding the Installation of median islands in this area. There being no farther comments from the audience, Chairman Rempel asked for Commission discussion. A motion was made by Co=nissioner ,tones and seconded by Commissioner Dahl to approve Resolution No. 9-75 as submitted. AYES: . ONES, DAHL, GARCIA, TOO TOY, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NCH` Planning Commission Minutes - December 12, 1979 - - -< £« «� «! © ®© w w : . , � . r y. . . �. » . »a« .?» :© w !� a, « »« 2� », *s, » . : . 2: », : » � y»»v �» w< <». .».v a :< » m«. ? . » z®»2 v . w». «« .». , .� y . �, .6s , .s. , a, »: ��. � � «� »v : : » w :: . w » � � a» » k < ° � - aw:. . . ., . :<«» , �� . «�., ; ,. a � . y j. : , - � : :�« :: ,. . > -»; . . . . �. : v � . , . » », � �« y< »w» , ». »« ; < y > w2z « . «w «m «< .« : � ©a » .w»» �� »« �: : w2 ©< ; »w2 : « . y22 . ?<» . «?2 . «»«« <. », 2??, »#» ». NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND DIRECTOR REVIEW NO. 79-69 O'DONgLL, BRIGHAM AND PARTNERS - Industrial center to be located on the northeast corner of Milliken and 6th street. Michael Vairin, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report. Staff recommended that Condition #7 within Resolution No. 79-74 be amended to read as follows: A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan shall address landscape planting along the south boundary of Phase 1A of the project. In addition, the following condition should be added to the Resolution: Prior to issuance of building Permits for this project, Parcel Map No. 5760 shall, Lae approved and recorded. With the above amendments, staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 70-74. Chairman Rempel asked for questions from the Commission of the staff. There being none, Chairman Rempel asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Jim Westling, representing O'Donnell, Brigham and Partners, stated the requirement of landscaping along the south boundary of Phase 1A of the project could use some problem for them. They are trying to retain the southerly property for development. There -may be an overpass or underpass at some future date in this location. If this area is landscaped now it may have to be removed or revised in the future. He indicated their parcel map has been submitted to the City but as of this date they have not received any conditions back relative to that parcel. map. Mr. Lam stated the parcel map has not been approved as yet. If there should be any objections, to the conditions listed within the Parcel Map at the time of approval, the Parcel Map could be appealed to the Planning Commission. Mr. Westling stated in regard to the 20' easement on the east property line, they would hope to leave this open for future discussion as they hope to put a rail down the east property line. Mr. Lam stated this is a coverage type condition. The master plan of storm drains currently shows a need for an open channel through this area. However, the master plan needs to be re-evaluated which is now in the process of being done. This condition was placed in case the study shows this is necessary at that loca- tion; and if it is shown there is no need, this condition would be eliminated. Mr. 'pestling stated they mould not want to go ahead tonight with the approval of the building and then later have to come in with an open drainage channel which would make building not feasible. Mr. Paul Rougeau stated there is no doubt now that the drainage facility, whether it be a pipe or open channel, could be relocated. Commissioner Dahl stated he is not satisfied with the elevations of the buildings as presently shown and feels there should be more study in regard to this matter. It is his opinion the elevations should come back to the design review committee for their review. Planning Comission Minutes -4- December 12, 1979 --------------- Mr. Westling stated their intent was to provide a building with something greater than the average concrete tilt up block. The geographical area is one that has many problems due to the winds. Mr. Lam stated if it is the Commissions' desire that the Design Review Committee meet with the applicant to review the elevations of the building, a meeting can be set at any time the applicant would desire. Commissioner Tolstoy agreed that the Design Review Committee should take a look at the elevations as proposed, Mr. 'pestling stated they are prepared to meet with the Committee sometime this week. It was the con census of the Commission that the elevations be submitted to the Design Review Committee for their review and approval. The Design Review Committee, made up of Commissioners Dahl and Garcia, and Staff, agreed to meet with the appli- cant to review the elevations of the building on Friday, December 14, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Mr. Lam suggested that Condition #1 of Resolution No. 79-74 be amended to read as follows: Site plan shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans on file in the Planning Division and the conditions contained herein. Building eleva- tions shall be reviewed Wand approved by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building permits for this project. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Garcia to approve Resolution No. 79-74 subject to the following additions and corrections: Amend Condition #7 as follows: A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan shall address landscape planting along the south boundary of Phase 1A of the project. Amend Condition #1. as follows: Site plan shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans on file in the Planning Division andi the conditions contained herein. Building elevations shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building permits for this pro- J ect. Add the following condition: Prior to issuance of building permits for this project, Parcel Map No. 5760 shall be approved and recorded. AYES: JONES, GARCIA, DAHL, TOLSTOY, REMPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Rempel called a recess at 8:20 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all Cbmmissioners present. Planning Commission Minutes -5- December 12, 1979 PARK FEE ORDINANCE - Revision to Ordinance No. 8, Section 7 of the Park Fee Tax Ordinance. Jack Lam,, Director of Community Development, reviewed the staff report. Staff recommends that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 79-73 recommending approval of the amendment of Ordinance No. 8, Section 7 to the City Council. He indicated in the late Summer or early Winter of next year another revision to the Ordinance will be presented that would deal with consistency to the Park and Recreation Element. There being no questions from the Commission of the staff, Chairman Rempel opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the audience, Chairman Rempel closed the public hearing. Chairman Rempel stated in the future when the Park Fee Tax Ordinance is rewritten, that some thought be given for some type of amenities, not necessarily limited to Planned Communities but also to smaller developments. If this is not done, it would be rather difficult for smaller developments to be really interested in putting in walkways, equestrian trails or other types of recreational facilities. There would be no incentive for them to do so. Commissioner Tolstay stated he would agree with Chairman Rempel. The deletion of Section 7 as it is now -written is an excellent idea; however, it is important that the Ordinance be re-written. We certainly do not want to forget the fact that partial credit in some cases is deserved and should be given. This can be an available tool to get developers to do some nice things. Commissioner Dahl stated at the time a new Ordinance is drafted he would like to see a statement added as to what percentage of credit would be available for the type of amenities that are reviewed. The present ordinance does not pinpoint what amount of credit should be given and leaves too much open for us to make that decision. A motion was made by Commissioner Dahl and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve Resolution No. 79-73 recommending that the City Council consider approval of an amendment to the City Council Ordinance No. 8, Parks and Recreation Tax, which amends Section 7, 8, 9 and Its. AYES: DAHL, JONES, GARCIA, TOLSTOY, RERPEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ZONING ORDINANCE CCMMIT 'RR SELECTION Jack Lam reported John Blayney and Associates prepared and idistri.buted copies of the proposed Zoning Ordinance for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. In order to faci.litate< adequate input from the Commission it is sugiested that a Zoning Ordinance Committee be established to meet one day per month for the review of specific sections of the zoning ordinance. It is recommended that the Planning Commission Chairman select two Planning Commissioners to serve on the Zoning Ordinance Committee. Planning Commission Minutes -6- December 12, 1979 I Chairman R pal appointed Commissioner Tolstoy and himself to serve on the Zoning Ordinance Committee. At this time, Chairman Rempel stated he would like to resign as a member of the Architectural Committee and appointed Commissioner Dahl as a regular member of that Committee. l PLANNING DIVISION STATUS REPORT Jack Lam, Director of Community Development, reviewed the Planning Division Status Report for the Commission. The report describes the functions of the Division, its accomplishments, special istudies and policies that have been developed and the prospects for the future. It is the Planning Divisions' intent to present to the Commission each year a Planning Division status report in order to keep the Planning Commission abreast of all the items which. the Planning Division and Commission have reviewed and/or prepared. Staff recommends that the Commission receive and file the Planning Division Status Report. It was the concensus of the Commission to accept and. file the Planning Division Status Report as presented. Mr. Leonard Gorc y a of the Historical Commission, stated in rummaging through some of the articles that have been received; by the Historical Commission, he ran across the master plan of the land use of the Chaffey College area and throught' this might be of interest to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission. SELECTION P STORM DRAIN REVIEW IT E REPRESENTATIVE Paul. Rougeau, Associate Civil Engineer, reviewed the Staff Report. He reported the City Council has approved the formation of an Advisory Committee for the periodic review of the Storm Brain Master Plan update.' This Committee will mate recommendations to the City Council for: adoptions. It is requested that the Com- mission select a representative and alternate to serve` on the Storm ]gain Review Committee. It was the co icerss s of the Commission that Commissioner Tolstoy represent the Planning Commission can the Storm Drain Review Committee with Chairman' Rempel as the Alternate. Commissioner Garcia indicated he would lime to have a schedule of these meetings in order that he may deep up to date on the progress of the Committee. Commissioner .Tomes also indicated she would like to know of the scheduled meetings. Planning Commission Minutes 7- December 12, 1979 DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR BASE LINE BOULEVARD Paul Rougeau, Associate Civil Engineer, reviewed the staff report in detail. It is recommended that the Commission express its preference for the basic design and location of Base Line Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Whatever concept Is adopted, would be followed all the way through to Etiwanda Avenue, subject to further Planning Commission review as required. Commissioner Garcia stated a major concern of his in regard to the design alter- natives is to try to save as many of the plant -materials as possible. The Edison poles are also a ,for consideration as it is not feasible for these poles to be relocated underground. He indicated it is his opinion more study is needed prior to any decisions being ;made at this time as to the design of Base Line. Commissioner Jones indicated if the eucalyptus trees are to be preserved, it is important that the trees are inspected to insure that they are safe as during times of heavy winds these trees have a tendency to fall down. The safety factor needs to be considered. Commissioner Garcia stated it is the right approach for the Engineering Division to take an early look at this design. However, further study is needed prior to any decisions being made. Mr. Rougeau stated it will be necessary to have a professional opinion as to the eucalyptus trees. Mr. Gene Hoggatt, Lewis Homes, stated they would object very strenuously to retaining the trees. They are basically an agricultural tree. Some of the trees are diseased. This type of tree is messy, and is a fire hazard problem. The trees would not be consistent with the planting they are proposing along that street. They would prefer to proceed with the program they presented to the staff and the Conmission to re-landscape the street and provide a tree that will be better for the City. Commissioner Jones stated the safety and liability factor of the trees does concern her. If the trees are to be preserved they should be kept downwind where they will not blow onto the roadway. It was the concensus of the Commission that further study be given to the design alternatives with staff to bring further information back to the Commission at a future date for review. Commissioner Tolstoy reported that he visited Sedway/Cooke in their San Francisco office on December 7th at which time he came away with a very good feeling about what they are doing for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He was very impressed with their team. Planning Co mission Minutes December 12, 1979 Upon motion by Commissioner Dahl, seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously carried, it was voted to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of December 12, 1979. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to January 9, 1980. Re pectfully submitted, JACK LAM, Director of Community Development Planning Commission Minutes -9- December 12, 1979