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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-13 - Minutes HPC-PCHPC/PC MINUTES –March 13, 2024 Page 1 of 5 FINAL Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda March 13, 2024 FINAL Minutes Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The regular Joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was held on March 13, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp, with Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz Absent. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Stacy Lee, Assistant Planner; Sophia Serafin, Assistant Planner; Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst; Jared Knight, Assistant Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant. B. Public Communications Chairman Morales opened public communications and seeing no comments, closed public communications. C. Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2024. Chairman Morales mentioned there was a minor correction to Item D4 to the motion carried change from 4-1-1 to 3-1-1. Revised copies were placed on the dais for Commissioners to review. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling, to approve Minutes as presented. Motion carried 3-0-2, with Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz absent. D. Public Hearings D1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – BIANE FAMILY PROPERTIES - A request to convert two existing tenant suites into a personal self-storage facility totaling 25,482 square-feet within the Neo-Industrial (NI) District, located on the south side of 8th Street between Archibald Avenue and Hermosa Avenue at 10013 8th Street; APN: 0209-201-19. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15301 – Existing Facilities (Conditional Use Permit DRC2022-00450). Assistant Planner Sophia Serafin provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file). HPC/PC MINUTES –March 13, 2024 Page 2 of 5 FINAL Applicant Jarold Cockroft was in attendance, along with property owner Paul Biane to answer questions. Commissioner Dopp expressed his concern with this historical structure project site being used as a storage facility. Jarold Cockroft explained the ability to create smaller uses for spaces required by the Fire Department is almost impossible due to how they are constructed. The only use viable would be a warehouse use. Inside the self- storage area there would be metal panels and some point in the future, if want to change to something else, could be easily removed and their removal would not impact the historic nature of the property. Commissioner Dopp stated he was pleased with the historic report in general and asked if there were any other uses explored other than a storage unit. Jarold Cockroft mentioned that Biane Family owns Westcoast Self Storage that is located west of this parcel site. He said there is a demand for self-storage facilities within the city and that is why the family is even considering the expansion. Chairman Morales opened public hearing and receiving no comments, closed public hearing. Vice Chairman Boling asked staff are the current conditions being considered generally consistent with the conditions of approval for the adjacent Westcoast self-storage. Assistant Planner Sophia Serafin answered yes and that they referenced the conditions that were applied to Westcoast self-storage facility to draft the conditions for this use. Commissioner Dopp expressed his concerns about historic preservation and how a storage unit matches up with the character of what these buildings maybe could be in the future. He understands the argument that there is a demand for storage units but does not know if it is a big enough reason to support a storage unit at this site. Chairman Morales re-opened public hearing. Owner Paul Biane mentioned there are some things that are changing, higher impact uses that will take advantage of the historical nature of the property. He said they are constrained by parking and some portions of his property must be low impact. Due to the age of the property with deterioration of the roofs, and not fire sprinklered, this self-storage will allow them to better take care of the property. Someday down the road if there is a better use of the property, it will give them the opportunity to be in front of the Commission 20 years from now asking for a better type of use that maybe more conducive to take advantage of the historical nature of the property. Chairman Morales closed public hearing. Commissioner Dopp expressed appreciation for the additional insight provided. Chairman Morales expressed he understands Commissioner Dopp’s points. He said being used for public storage is a good use of it and not changing much to the front and being preserved is a good reuse of the building. Expressed he is in favor. Commissioner Dopp expressed that due to the testimony provided by Mr. Biane, his direction was clear and made the motion to approve the project. HPC/PC MINUTES –March 13, 2024 Page 3 of 5 FINAL Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolution 24-10, Conditional Use Permit DRC2022-0045. Motion carried 3-0-2, with Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz absent. D2. TIME EXTENSION – HARVEST AT TERRA VISTA – A request to allow for a two (2) year time extension of a previously approved Master Plan (DRC2022-00074), Design Review (DRC2021-00120), and Tentative Tract Map 20120 (SUBTT00024), and for the mixed-use development of 671 apartment units and 20,841 square feet of commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2) Zone, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue at 11220 Foothill Boulevard Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; APNs: 1077-422-51, -55, -98, -99, 1090-121-38 and -39. (Time Extension DRC2024-00026). Assistant Planner Stacy Lee provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file). Applicant Brian Jacobson thanked the Commission and was available to answer questions. Vice Chairman Boling mentioned the Lewis company did a great job trying to accommodate the previous tenants, pumpkin patch and Christmas tree lot owners. He said in the event that certain conditions cannot be met, example; if they do not start grading 12-18 months out, and if the previous tenants cannot continue to use northeast corner parcel, he asked would his firm be open to allowing them back on site, so long as it does not impact grading or construction. Brian Jacobson answered he does not see why they would not. Vice Chairman Boling stated for those in attendance and the public, he said the ability for the pumpkin patch and Christmas tree lot owners to continue operations, you do not see an impact to use either of those lots. Brian Jacobson replied certainly not on the east side. Vice Chairman Boling asked is there a possibility you would entertain the west side. Brian Jacobson answered he does not see why they would not. Chairman Morales opened public hearing and no comments, closed public hearing. Commissioner Dopp stated it is a normal course of business to request a time extension. Expressed his excitement to see the project happen. He is in support. Vice Chairman Boling expressed he is happy to hear they are still interested. He is eagerly awaiting. Chairman Morales stated it is a big investment for his company. It takes a lot of good decision making and they are very good operators. Expressed his support. Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adopt Resolution 24-11, Time Extension DRC2024-00026. Motion carried 3-0-2, with Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz absent. E. General Business E1. Consideration to Receive and File the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2023. HPC/PC MINUTES –March 13, 2024 Page 4 of 5 FINAL Management Analyst Aracely Estrada provided Commissioners with Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file). She mentioned there were minor edits to the draft APR. Vice Chairman Boling asked to explain what the minor edits are. Aracely Estrada explained a minor typo in the population and towards the bottom of the policies. A section was added to say that our city is also located not only near the Ontario airport but also near the Cucamonga station. Jennifer Nakamura mentioned there was an addition made to clarify the GP APR number of projects subject to density bonus in process. Also, added some additional text to highlight the density rate for which projects are being submitted. Commissioner Dopp mentioned just to be clear, we have our RHNA numbers and as long as we are making a good faith effort, he asked are there any penalties if the city does not make the 10,000 units. Jennifer Nakamura replied currently no but state law may change later. Assistant City Attorney Serita Young reiterated the fact the RHNA number must be planned for and the City has accomplished that. Whether or not the developers come in and meet that number, there is no penalty. The City has satisfied their obligation. Chairman Morales stated we accomplished a lot this year and it is something to be proud of. Vice Chairman Boling stated the City makes efforts to maintain transparency to educate the public and participation is sometimes lacking. He complimented staff for creating an easy to read, user friendly document. He wishes the public would engage more in meetings like this, that way the stories we tell are shared throughout the community. After City Council takes their action, he hopes the story can be told to the residents. Jennifer Nakamura said after it gets published on our website, we work with Community Affairs and they push it out to our media channels, giving residents some of the key highlights. Chairman Morales stated the Planning Commission will receive and file. F. Director Announcements – None G. Commission Announcements Vice Chairman Boling expressed his appreciation for being able to attend the Planning Commissioners Academy, March 6-8, along with Commissioner Diaz. He said it provided a wealth of information and an opportunity to network with other Commissioners from other jurisdictions to learn some of the best practices and see what type of developments are going on throughout the state. Chairman Morales thanked Stacy, Sophia, and Aracely for their well-done presentations. HPC/PC MINUTES –March 13, 2024 Page 5 of 5 FINAL H.Adjournment Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adjoin the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning and Economic Development Department Approved: April 24, 2024 HPC/PC Meeting.