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Home My WebLink About2013/03/13 - Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF RANCHO C,UCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I., CALL TO:O,RDER.' ' Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell A Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly A Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Mike Smith, Associate Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner II. PUBLIC COMMUP ICATIQNS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on items listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. None I HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANOHo MARCH 13, 2013 CUOANONGA Page 2 I Irl 1. CONSENT CAL'ENiUAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COi}INiISSION,& PLAN i' TING CQ1tN7NIiSSION Approval of minutes dated January 23, 2013 A. RECOMMENDATION TO QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS FOR LOT 11 OF TRACT MAP 9324,ALONG CARNELIAN AVENUE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN AVENUE SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD - APN: 1061-671-35. RELATED FILE: DRC2012-01199. The Consent Calendar was adopted as presented 3-0-2 (Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) IV. _ ' DIRECTOR'S.,REPORTS/PLANNLNG COMlmiSSION B. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TRAINING DRC2013-00124 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A presentation by staff and workshop training on Residential Development Design Standards, Guidelines, and Policy Goals. The report and workshop is exempt from CEQA review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the report is for informational purposes and will not result ini an intensification of environmental impacts. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the report. Item B - No action taken, report received and filed. C. AN ORAL REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A STAFF REVIEW GROUP FOR SIGNAGE. Jennifer Nakamura. Associate Planner, gave the report and a PowerPoint presentation (dopy on file). In response to Commissioner Oaxaca: she said the comments from the business community were unsolicited. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, she said there will be participation from the business community as options are considered. She said they are- looking at options for the root causes of the problems and we will change the Code to accommodate them as long as we can make a positive impact and still maintain lour standards. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, she said the timeline is a higher priority amongst the other proposed Code amendmenUupdates. Item C - No action taken, report received and filed. I V. PUBLICHEARINGS/PLAiNTNTING COM ISSION_ • E HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES W,cHO MARCH 13, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 3 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. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAVAK - A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161-13. E. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2010-00065 - JOHN KAVAK - A request to allow for a combination retaining and garden wall of a calculated height of 7 feet 6 inches on Lots 1 through 4 within Tentative Tract 18709 on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161-13. Related Files: Tentative Tract SUBTT18709. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the resolution has been amended (Pages D & E 87-90) in that Grading conditions 19-23 have been removed and Condition #13 was revised. which he read into the record: "Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant must submit a complete Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for review and approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The WQMP must meet all mandated water quality requirements in effect at the time the Grading Permit is issued. The applicant has been advised and accepts that the previously submitted WQMP has not been approved by the City and that future changes to mandated water quality requirements may require submittal of a new WQMP that complies with those changes. In the event that new requirements require modification of the Tentative Tract Map, the City may require the applicant to apply for an amendment to the Tentative Tract Map." In response to Commissioner Munoz, Mr. Fowler affirmed that an agreement is in place for street access. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Rick Hartman, representing the property owners. said he agrees to the modified conditions. He said they are merely adding lots to the map. Vice Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Items D and E: Moved by, Munoz. Seconded by Oaxaca. Adopted 3-0-2 as amended. (Howdyshellabsent, Wimberly absent) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES W,cHo MARCH 13, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 4 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00968D - LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A review of a proposal for 43 single-family residences between about 2,200 and 3,500 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 43 -lot subdivision of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue; APN:1100-131- 01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00968, and Minor Exception DRC2012-01096. On December 10, 2008, la Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466. 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. G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00968 - LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA - A request to construct within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District 43 single-family residences between about 2,200 and 3,500 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 43 -lot subdivision of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue; APN: 1100-131-01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Development Review DRC2012-00968D, and Minor Exception DRC201Q- 01096. On December 10, 2008, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466. 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. H. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2012-01096 - LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA -A request to allow the construction of interior property line walls that will exceed the maximum height limit of 6 feet (but not exceed 8 feet in height) due to grade differences between lots in conjunction with a proposed single-family residential subdivision of 43 lots on a parcel of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue; APN:1100-131-01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Development Review DRC2012-00968D, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00968. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said there are additional mitigations required for noise due to the freeway proximity. Mr. Smith confirmed that the residents at the neighborhood meeting said they wanted to be sure the City provided the same level of quality as their homes and the neighbors were concerned the proposed homes might be a downgrade. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, Mr. Smith confirmed that the questions about the southerly perimeter wall have been satisfied; the walls will essentially match once construction is finished. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher. Mr. Smith said the applicant responded to the DRC's 0 • 0 J L HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 13, 2013 MWONGA Page 5 request for exterior lights at each exterior door on the second round of review. He said it is not currently required. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Ryan Combe, project manager for Lennar Homes, thanked staff and the DRC. He said exterior -lights have been added to all exterior exits as requested. Commissioner Munoz asked how he determines or decides what developments warrant exterior embellishments and which do not. Mr. Combe said he did not believe the designs of the homes are downgraded at all and that some have higher specs than some in Victoria Gardens. He said some of the architectural enhancements that would not be visible were requested and some were added to the rear as asked. Vice Chairman Fletcher said rafter tails, planter boxes: and shutters were added. He then closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz commented that the design of the homes was a concern of nearby residents, that the DRC had asked for 360 -degree architecture and that was not received. He cited the applicant's comment regarding the location of the homes to the freeway and the developer's perception of a lack of justification for additional veneer or expenditure. Commissioner Munoz maintained that the same level of design should be required as that was previously required from the surrounding developments for the sake of compatibility. He said the surrounding residents are counting on the Commission to protect their home values. He said he would not recommend the project for approval and stated it should go back to the DRC to get 360 -degree design which is in our Code. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if there were specific things he was requesting. Commissioner Munoz said the first issue (360 -degree design) should be addressed and then he listed numerous items including enhanced rooflines to the single -story plans, architectural enhancements to the left and right elevations, etc. Commissioner Oaxaca said he understands the concerns and there were 3 rounds to consider the proposal. He said considerable progress was made from the initial proposal submitted and indicated the project as it is now achieves what is required. Vice Chairman Fletcher said that as development occurs we have to ensure housing for all levels of society. He said this is a good addition to our product mix and will likely attract entry level buyers. He said the design is adequate. He said he believes the architectural enhancements on the houses in the rear are more for the homeowner to do. He supported HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MARCH 13, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 6 the project and recognized the applicant's request to rebut. Mark Gross, the architect, said they are not hying to simplify or reduce quality, these are small homes and therefore on some sites it is 'form follows function'. He said the side yards are not but people live in the front and rear yards, not the side yards. He said they added more to the fronts and added them to the back as well. He said they are about the same quality as those built 5 years ago. He said they get more value by adding design to the rear than the sides and they put more money into the interior than on sides. Commissioner Munoz specifically recalled that at the DRC we said because of the freeway location we would enhance the side yards and ire believed that was also noted in the report. Mark Gross replied that some are larger because of the freeway but that they are not large enough for a patio or for people to congregate. Mt. Combe said the intent of the enhanced side yards being large was so the homes would serve as an acoustic mitigation and they are not for visual enhancement from the freeway. Items F, G & H: Moved by Oaxaca, Seconded by Fletcher, carried 2-1-2 (Munoz voted no, Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2013-00097 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request to amend Table 17.38.040-1 in Article III of the Development Code in order to conditionally permit attended carwashes within the Haven Overlay District to perform Quick Lube Services and to implement distance requirements to limit the number of carwashes within the Haven Avenue Overlay District as well as increase the existing separation requirements for Service Stations. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag. Associate Planner gave the report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Hearing no comment. he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz expressed his suppotl. Commissioner Oaxaca said it is a win-win for the area. Vice Chairman Fletcher expressed support and noted that he has received numerous complaints tom service station owners that requested a distance requirement between stations. He noted that every business owner would like to see less competition. He said this amendment is important in order to maintain the integrity of the Haven Overlay. • L J 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO MARCH 13, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 7 Item 1: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) to recommend approval to the City Council for final action. VI. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNiNI G COMMISSION Commissioner Munoz thanked the City Manager's Office and staff for making it possible for the Planning Commission to attend the League of California Planning Commissioner's Academy in Pasadena. He appreciated the budgetary sacrifice needed to do so in this stretched economy. Vice Chairman Fletcher referred to the prior discussion regarding exterior lighting at exterior doors. He said it makes common sense to have them and suggested it be a design review policy. Commissioners Fletcher and Oaxaca concurred. Assistant City Attorney noted that it could be part of the DRC workshop slated for April 10, 2013. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he enjoyed the League conference and always enjoys seeing and learning about other cities and their development. He said he received nice comments about Rancho Cucamonga: we have a highly regarded city. VII. ADJQURNNfENT 8:15 PM 0 0 0