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Home My WebLink About2023-10-11 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES – October 11, 2023 Page 1 of 4 FINAL AMENDED Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda October 11, 2023 FINAL Minutes Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on October 11, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Vice Chair Morales, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Boling, and Commissioner Daniels. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; David Eoff, Senior Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chair Dopp opened the public communications. Cameron Miles Reed, Resident, spoke about the Pacific Electric Depot Etiwanda and requested to be involved in depot restoration. Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, stated someone from staff will be in contact with Mr. Reed. Hearing no other comments, Chair Dopp closed public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2023. Motion to adopt Meeting Minutes as presented by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Daniels; Motion carried 5-0. D. Public Hearings D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, DESIGN REVIEW, MINOR EXCEPTION & TREE REMOVAL PERMIT – MANNING HOMES - A request to subdivide 9.14 acres of land into 22 lots including the Design Review of 22 single-family residences, a Minor Exception for increased wall heights, and a Tree Removal Permit to remove onsite trees for a project site located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda and Highland Avenues in the Low (L) Residential Zone (2 - 4 Dwelling Units per Acre); APN: 0227- 151-03. A CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum has been prepared for this project. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20566, Design Review DRC2022-00348, Minor Exception DRC2022- 00349, and HPC/PC MINUTES – October 11, 2023 Page 2 of 4 FINAL Tree Removal Permit DRC2022-00350. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation. (Copy on file). He noted that revisions to each of the resolutions were provided on the dias that clarify that the subdivision includes 22 numbered lots and 2 lettered lots. Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing. Michael Manning, Applicant, thanked the Commission and hope the project meets with their approval. He also introduced Craig Kozma who was available to answer any questions. Commissioner Daniels asked who owns the lot on the north side. Michael Manning answered that Caltrans owns that parcel, but Manning is conditioned to improve the right- away frontage along the northside of Highland. He said they plan to improve the curb, gutter, and assured it will look much nicer. Commissioner Daniels asked what is flex space in Plan 1 floor plan. Michael Manning explained that flex space could be different types of rooms as a craft room, home office or gym. Chair Dopp asked what the expected pricing will be for these homes. Michael Manning replied that final pricing has yet to be determined. They are in escrow on the final two houses on East Avenue. A two-story unit is in escrow for $1,755,000 and a single-story unit is in escrow for $1,695,000. No comments from the public, Chair Dopp Closed Public Hearing. Commissioner Boling asked staff regarding Resolution 22-23, Section B.2.e; references project site as 10.4 acres of land but throughout staff report and resolutions it indicates 9.14. Commissioner Boling stated he would like to have the rock curb that is adjacent to the project site preserved or replaced and it is an Engineering condition. Tabe van der Zwaag replied that it should be 9.14 and will be corrected. Commissioner Daniels asked about Lots 10 and 11 and said there is a retention infiltration system on private property, underneath the driveway, how is that maintained. Brian Sandona answered as a condition of approval, the project is required to maintain it privately under HOA. Vice Chair Morales expressed his gratitude that they are spending a lot of money to preserve and rebuild the rock curb. The project will fit in with the city and its standards we are trying to set. He is in support of the project. Commissioner Williams stated it will be a very nice project and she is in support. Chair Dopp commented that he was pleased to see an alternative to a traditional cul-de-sac, with homes surrounding a public space and it addresses some of the principals that we envisioned in the General Plan. It’s a good element that would be a great model for future subdivisions moving forward. HPC/PC MINUTES – October 11, 2023 Page 3 of 4 FINAL Motion by Commissioner Boling to adopt Resolutions 23-19, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20566; 23-20 Design Review DRC2022-00348; 23-21 Minor Exception DRC2022-00349; 23-22 Tree Removal Permit DRC2022- 00350 with revisions to include 22 numbered lots and 2 lettered lots and the revision to Resolution 22-23, Section B.2.e to reflect the project area of 9.14 acres. Second by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 5-0. D2. DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE - Consideration to Recommend Approval to the City Council of Zoning Text Amendments to Articles II, III, V, VIII, and IX of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code that will Include the Addition of a New Section for Major Exceptions, the Addition of New Subzone to the Summary Table and Land Use, Clarifications to Various Development Standards including updates to Drive-Thru Use and Service Station Standards, New Standards for Subdivisions in the Form Based Code, Adjustments to Open Space Requirements, and Additional Typographic and Formatting Amendments, and Recommendation of Zoning Map Amendments to Specific Parcels for Consistency with the General Plan (“PlanRC”). An Addendum to the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan FEIR has been prepared for this project (Zoning Map Amendment DRC2023-00317; Municipal Code Amendment DRC2023-00318) Jennifer Nakamura announced that a letter requesting a continuance for this item was received this morning and distributed to the commission. Staff requests that the commission open the public hearing and continue this item to the November 8th meeting to allow staff to engage with the interested party to review and fully understand the potential development code amendments being proposed. Chair Dopp opened Public Hearing. No comments from the public, Chair Dopp stated item will remain open and it will be continued to November 8th meeting. Motion by Commissioner Boling; Second by Commissioner Williams to continue this item to the November 8th meeting. Motion carried 5-0. F. Director Announcements Jennifer Nakamura mentioned we will have items for the next agenda in October. G. Commission Announcements Commissioner Daniels asked if staff could look at the use of palm trees within the community. A lot of cities are banning palm trees. No urgency. Also, relating to the Manning development; on the water district site - south side, there are a lot of trees in bad shape. Request for staff to contact the water district to clean that site up. Jennifer Nakamura stated they will look at the palm trees with regards to whether we continue to use them. It is something that may be part of our Urban Forest Management Plan and a tree ordinance may be included. She said they will contact the water district to have the adjacent site be looked at. H. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Boling to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. HPC/PC MINUTES – October 11, 2023 Page 4 of 4 FINAL Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: HPC/PC October 25, 2023 meeting.