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Home My WebLink About2011/02/23 - Agenda Packet I S �� THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA '4h PLANNING COMMISSION Lim,,,,J AGENDA ANC HO C CAMONGA FEBRUARY 23, 2011 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California II. .CALL TO ORDER I Roll Call Chairman Munoz Vice Chairman Howdyshell Fletcher_ Wimberly _ Oaxaca 0 I HL ANNOUNCEMENTS IIHH. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I February 9, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes IIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS I The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00348- FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS - A proposal to demolish an existing building at 7201 Haven Avenue and to construct a gas station consisting of five (5) dispensers, a kiosk, and overhead canopy within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APNs: 1076-481-25. Related files: Development Review • 1 of 4 • PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Lsiti FEBRUARY 23, 2011 RANCHO CUCAMONGA DRC2010-00348D and Uniform Sign Program#64 Amendment DRC2010- 00537 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332-In-Fill Development. ITEM READVERTISED FOR THE MARCH 9, 2011 MEETING DATE. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00348D - FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS - A proposal to demolish an existing building at 7201 Haven Avenue and to construct a gas station consisting of five (5) dispensers, a kiosk, and overhead canopy within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APNs: 1076-481-25. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 and Uniform Sign Program#64 Amendment DRC2010- 00537 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00578. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review and qualifies as • a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332- In-Fill Development. ITEM READVERTISED FOR THE MARCH 9, 2011 MEETING DATE. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS C. A REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL GOALS RELATED TO PLANNING VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. IVII. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. • 2 of 4 • yr PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FEBRUARY 231 2011 RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2010-00530 -NEVIS HOMES. 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 17, 2011, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 477-7c r If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 • hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. • 3 of 4 • PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA �+a+ FEBRUARY 23, 2011 RANCHO CUCAMONGA All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. The deadline for submitting these items is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, one week prior to the meeting. The Planning Commission Secretary receives all such items. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,164 for maps and $2,273 for all other decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. • Copies of the Planning Commission agendas and minutes can be found at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us • 4 of 4 Vicinity Map • Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 2011 rs C 1 = E d s E >co 03 I c at c co 0 Q 2 2 cu d 1 d = d tnia N = U I i__ _ O d Ilk _ git,\___ 1._, 4.........÷._ __-_-_,-. in ■ir ■ 19th St • • �.Base Line rI Base Line f j��► ` `/ ! A and B Church ti tr`a�4 1K . Church J foothill • �� , . Foothill Arrow ` - ' Arrow C CD' �w Jersey a .__8th > E co.A W W' O co C9 6th L € d Y al --i 6th N E t0 i e • Item C is Citywide * Meeting Location: City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive j CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting February 9, 2011 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:08 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500,Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; James Troyer, Planning Director;Tabe Van der Zwaag,Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS A MEDIA PRESENTATION OF A DIGITAL SIMULATION OF ROUTE 66 • James Troyer, Planning Director commented on the Foothill Boulevard improvements and the new trailhead to be constructed. Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer confirmed that this project will be finished by the end of the year. Chairman Munoz commented on how exciting these plans are. He said staff has done a great job. . . . . . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve the minutes of January 26, 2011. * * * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Munoz stated he works for AT & T and therefore he recused himself from hearing the following item and left the Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m. Vice Chairman Howdyshell then introduced'the agendized item. A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00971 - VERIZON WIRELESS - A request to add • additional antennas to an existing wireless communication facility mounted on a ball field light standard at the Red Hill Community Park in the Open Space (OS) District at 7350 Vineyard Avenue - APN 0207-031-33. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is L exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. • Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He noted that the new antennas will be about 4 inches wider than what currently exists and therefore the change will likely not be noticed. Chairman Munoz invited the applicant to speak. Grant Heitman said he is the applicant. He said the purpose in modifying the facility is to better serve existing customers. Commissioner Fletcher said he has seen several different designs or types of these facilities. He asked if there is any difference in power. Mr. Heitman said the site was previously approved for 6 antennae, but the new antennas are a little too bulky to fit without modification, He indicated there are power/capability differences. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said.that the existing pole also is equipped with stadium lighting and that the dual purpose of the pole is an advantage. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly (4-0-1 Munoz abstain), to adopt the Resolution of Approval for DRC2010-00971 as presented by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: • AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried ABSTAIN: MUNOZ Chairman Munoz returned to the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00502- RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES-The design review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 31 single-family lots on 8.79 acres of land in the Mixed Use Low Medium Residential District (4-6 dwelling units per acre) in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the northwest corner of Victoria Park Lane and Long Meadow Drive. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18449. On August 27, 2008, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18449. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration Donald Granger, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He said eight of the 31 lots are planned for single-story homes which is 25% and in keeping with the upcoming Development Code amendment in this regard. He said Page B-58 has been placed before the Commissioners which indicates the Engineering Department request to delete Condition Q-1 of the Standard Conditions. Chairman Munoz asked the applicant for comment. • Planning Commission Minutes -2- February 9, 2011 Joe Martin, Richmond American Homes said he worked with staff and the DRC. He said Richmond • American is proud of their project. Vice Chairman Howdyshell commented that she really likes the courtyard area and the single-story product. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said the area residents are pleased that this project is in the works;that they are glad this last site is finally being developed. • Commissioner Wimberly agreed. He said he worked with the applicant at DRC and he commended them. He noted that many people will like the single-story product. Commissioner Fletcher said it is a good product, and he is glad this section of the City to be developed. He said it is attractive product and although the French cottage front elevation is nice, the side elements are plain. He said he assumed this was discussed in the DRC. Chairman Munoz agreed and said the point is well taken about 360-degree architecture. He said good work was done on this. He said the project will also bring new jobs and residents to town. He said he appreciates the developer working with us and that it is a good product. He asked when they plan to start construction. Mr. Martin responded that it will be the end of April or the beginning of May. • Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for DRC2010-00502 as amended by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried * * C. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2010-00724-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA- A request to amend Section 17.08.90.0.16 (Single-Family Development) by adding a general design guideline for single-story homes in new single-family developments within the Residential Development Districts. The project qualifies under State CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed amendment is to add a design guideline and will not result in an intensification of environmental impacts. James Troyer, Planning Director, noted that this was being brought forward per Commission direction. He said staff desires to send the draft ordinance to the development community first, get their input, and address any concerns. He said staff anticipates this will be brought back to the Commission at the first or second meeting in March. Commissioner Fletcher said he believes this is a good move and that it is important to have them involved in these decisions. He said we should also let them know that the City is nearly built out and this is a catch up measure. He said some builders may say it will reduce their bottom line. • Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said it would be good to get their"buy-in" beforehand and then they can pencil this factor in when they are planning their single-family residential projects. Planning Commission Minutes -3- February 9, 2011 Commissioner Oaxaca agreed that it is important to let the building community know that we are doing what we need to do to service the needs of this community. Chairman Munoz agreed that it is important to get their input and that it will be better received if they • can weigh in before this is implemented. Commissioner Fletcher also noted that there is flexibility in the language that allows this requirement to be modified under certain circumstances. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly,to continue the item to a date non-specific to allow time to do some outreach on the draft ordinance. The item will be re-advertised for a future meeting date. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE • - carried PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS Vice Chairman Howdyshell said the clock tower at Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue turned out to be a nice looking structure. • Chairman Munoz said it is a clock tower on the outside but the inside is a cell tower. He said he is pleased to see it. Commissioner Fletcher noted that it possibly houses numerous antennae. Chairman Munoz confirmed that it has three different carriers. He then asked staff for a review of the goals recently set by the City Council. James Troyer, Planning Director said staff will bring a report on the goals to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly,seconded Oaxaca,carried 5-0,to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: • Planning Commission Minutes -4- February 9, 2011 STAFF REPORT • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 14_ DATE: February 23, 2011 RANCHO CUCAMONGA TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: A REVIEW OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL GOALS RELATED TO PLANNING BACKGROUND: Attached are City Council goals that the City Council adopted in January of this year. The Planning Department has two specific goals that the City Council approved for 2011. By September 2011 the Department will present to the Planning Commission and City Council a comprehensive Green Building Ordinance that will address civic buildings and energy and resource efficient development and construction for the private sector. The second goal is a comprehensive update of Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code (Development Code). This goal is the first comprehensive update to the Development Code since 1983 and it is a natural complement to bring the Development Code in consistency with the Departments highly successful update of the City's General Plan. The update is due to be completed in April 2012 and the Planning Commission will be consulted periodically during the update for policy direction and review. • RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive and file the 2011 City Council goals. Respectfully submitted, Jam R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director Attachment: City Council Goals - January 2011 JRT:Is • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COUNCIL GOALS RELATED TO PLANNING February 23, 2011 Page 2 • PUBLIC SAFETY Proactively develop public safety programs and facilities to meet community needs. By December 2011, in conjunction with a grant partnership with Best Animal Care Friends Animal Sanctuary create programs which: • educate the public about pit bull temperament and care, • promote pit bull adoptions, • provide low cost or free spay/neuter surgeries for pit bulls and • track pit bull adoptions for calendar year 2011 to determine impact. By June 2012 complete construction drawings for a training facility at Fire District Jersey Station (174). By June 2012 complete construction drawings for a bay apparatus Fire District expansion at Banyan Station (175). By January 2012 present to Fire Board for approval a restaurant and Fire District café inspection program to improve fire safety. By June 2011 acquire additional drinking water and emergency Fire District • supplies for use at city facilities to support on going operations during emergencies. By June 2012 implement the Tactical Emergency Response Police Mapping Program utilizing the funding at all High Schools and Middle Schools in Rancho Cucamonga. By June 2011 present to City Council for approval policies and Police procedures to govern the pilot video surveillance system program. PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT Proceed with planning and development of major park and recreational projects. By June 2012 complete construction drawings for the Southwest Park CSD project funded by the 2008 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. By December 2011 complete construction drawings for the Freedom CSD Courtyard at Central Park. By September 2011 install a video signage board in the Victoria CSD Gardens Cultural Center Imagination Courtyard. • PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COUNCIL GOALS RELATED TO PLANNING February 23, 2011 • Page 3 ENHANCING PREMIER COMMUNITY STATUS As the community matures, undertake programs and projects to enhance Rancho Cucamonga's position as the premier community in our region. By December 2011 present to Council for consideration a building B and S permit study/update which is designed to achieve maximum feasible cost recovery. • By June 2011 develop and implement guidelines to streamline the B and S permit process for residential CNG fueling stations and electric vehicle charging stations. By September 2011 develop and present to Council a Green Business City Manager Recognition Program that recognizes local businesses for their environmentally sustainable practices. By May 2011 implement a Smoke-Free Recognition Program and City Manager award "smoke-free" designation to initial group of businesses and apartment communities. By December 2011 evaluate the City costs associated with operations CSD • at the Epicenter Stadium and use this information to negotiate a lease extension with the Quakes to insure maximum feasible cost recovery. By November 2011 negotiate updated joint use agreements with the CSD elementary school districts. By November 2011 complete a solar photovoltaic feasibility study for Eng solar power suitability and roof space availability at all City-owned facilities. By November 2011 present a report to the City Council on the Eng feasibility of renewable energy sources (e.g. wind power, energy storage units) as possible alternatives for RCMU. By June 2011 award construction on the East Ave Storm Drain —from Eng Foothill Boulevard to north of Base Line Road and westerly on Base Line Road. By June 2011 select a consultant for the Concept and Preliminary Eng Design of the Etiwanda Grade Separation at Metrolink Railroad Track • and identify potential funding sources. By June 2011 present to City Council a five-year master drainage Eng capital improvement priority list. • By June 2012 complete construction drawings for the retrofit of the Eng PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COUNCIL GOALS RELATED TO PLANNING February 23, 2011 • Page 4 Haven Avenue median islands between 4'" Street and Base Line Road so they are water and maintenance efficient. By March 2011, apply for grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Library Services (IMLS) to cover design and architectural services for the second floor of the Biane Library. MID AND LONG RANGE PLANNING Begin efforts to develop mid-range and long-term goals and vision for the City. By April 2012 complete a comprehensive update of the Development Planning Code. By September 2011 present to the City Council proposed development Planning incentives designed to encourage private development to achieve energy and resource efficiency which exceeds Building Code requirements, including a specific Green Building policy for new government (local, county, state, federal) operated buildings and facilities. Other Objectives: • By December 2011 begin the meet and confer process with all City Adm Services employee bargaining groups to update the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. By December 2011 complete the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure pilot. Adm Services By June 2013 complete the replacement of the City's telephone Adm Services infrastructure. •