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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/02/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC0 • E MINUTES OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RANCHO Ct,cAyovGA MEETINGS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 9, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 1. CALL To ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell A Vice Chairman Fletcher x Munoz A Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner, Donald Granger, Senior Planner, 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 Zwaa , Associate Planner. 11. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Ed Dietl and Luana Hernandez of HPARC asked to delay the demolition of the Chinatown House. They mentioned that a delegation was here to speak regarding the request and preservation of the house and the role of Chinese Americans in our community. A delegation of 10 individuals representing the Chinese American Cultural Alliance(CACA), the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, and the Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHIP) spoke regarding their request to delay the demolition of the Chinatown House to explore possible alternatives such as relocation, temporary stabilization, and preservation. They noted the structure represents an important part of their heritage and is integral to the history of the area with respect to the construction of the waler system and local agriculture. They said it is the last remaining Chinatown structure in the Inland Empire and it is unique in that the structure was built with materials locally available. The speakers and their general comments are listed below. lv;c HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND i PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES u`i1e JANUARY 9, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 2 Eugene Moy, VP of the Chinese Historical Society of California said this is a threat to last remaining structure of all Southern California Chinatowns which supported workers who contributed to the wealth/growth of the area. He said the technical problems could be resolved and time could allow for a plan to preserve and restore this historical resource. Pamela Langmak stated her family has been in the area since 1864 and George Day was her uncle and she heard many historical stories over the years. She said she would like to save and restore the structure as we are losing our national history. Beth Langmak said she lives near the structure and she too heard stories of the Chinese Americans contribution. She said the local children learned local history of our area by hearing about this structure. Paul Perez a member of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) and several other organizations said he believes in the goals and mission statement of many organizations and in the community service performed. He said he tries to help instill pride and patriotism in the youth and a by product is less crime. He said he wants to save the structure and what it represents. He said much can be done when we work together and he wants to do what is reasonable and prudent in terms of preservation efforts. He said a plaque will not have the same impact. Vincent Trang said he is part of the Los Angeles Chapter of the CACA. He asked to delay the demolition and save the Chinese American heritage. Albert, a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the CACA said this structure is the remaining sole presence of Chinese Americans in the Inland Empire. He noted the hardships of the Chinese that were in the area. William Tao, said if the structure is destroyed, what remains of Chinese Americans' presence in the area will be gone, it is the symbol of American spirit. He noted the show, "Things That Are Not Here Anymore" and how the removal of the structure also removes the connection to the past and the presence of the Chinese Americans and their contributions to the agriculture of the area. He said the structure is unique in the use of natural building materials. He asked to delay demolition to look for alternatives. Miriam Nakamura Kwan said she is a Japanese -Chinese -Korean and is involved in various groups. She said she tries to find every Chinatown when she is traveling. She said she disagrees with CVWD's determination of the structure not having significance. She said the artifacts found on the site are housed at the John Rains House. She asked for time for them to figure out what to do. Christina Park said she is a graduate student of LISC's Historic Preservation program. She suggested the building could be relocated and given temporary stabilization until other forms of preservation could occur under CEQA. (no name given) said she grew up in a large family in Alhambra. She said she has attended prestigious schools and she has a PHD in Educational/Psychology Leadership and she received her education because she was given opportunities to learn about whom they are and their heritage. She said it is not just about preservation of the structure but what it symbolizes. She said "history is born"and we preserve to have a place to see, feel, and touch. She said when she visits sites with only a plaque; it is difficult to connect with the significance of the site. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said the Planning Commission cannot legally address items not on the agenda and therefore they could only receive their comments tonight. 0 Is 10 • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES yJ 0 JANUARY 9, 2013 IZnNciio CUCAMONGA Page 3 111. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Approval of minutes dated December 12, 2012 Continued to January 23, 2013 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Munoz absent) IV. CONSENT CALENDAR/PLANNING COMMISSION Approval of minutes dated December 12, 2012 Continued to January 23, 2013 3-0-2 Howd shell, Munoz absent V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS/PLANNING COMMISSION A. UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2012-00156 Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner gave an oral update. The report was received and filed. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION 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. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00616 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The design review of detailed Site Plan, modifications to buildings A, H and J to include roof -mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I of a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1-210 and southbound 1-15 interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003- 00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. On April 14, 2004 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). 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 (Section 15162). C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00618 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 to permit changes to the Site Plan, modifications to buildings A, H and J to include roof -mounted solar OR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND -; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO -` JANUARY 9, 2013 RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 4 panels, and covered recreational vehicle parking canopies with roof -mounted solar panels for Phase I for a previously approved recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) within the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of the eastbound 1 -210 and southbound 1-15 interchange at 13670 Victoria Street - APN: 0228-011-31. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003- 00048, Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00204 and Development Review DRC2012-00616. On April 14, 2004 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 (Phase 1). 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 (Section 15162). Donald Granger, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chuck 8uquet, Charles Joseph Associates said they changed the zoning of the site and the access point. He said it is important to recharge our resources by using sustainable methods. He said he concurs with the conditions. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Letha Elsden, a nearby resident.said it is a great project. She said herissue is that the exterior lighting on the site shines into the second floor of their home. She said the property owners have installed shields that help. She - came today to see what the solar canopies look like. She said she would like to reduce the exterior lighting and address possible glare from the solar panels. She said the project serves as a good wind block. Vice Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Chuck 8uquet responded that his client will follow up on the light shields and will be responsive Commissioner Wimberly said the project is nice and already in place. He said the DRC worked with the applicant to ensure the lighting would not be a problem. He said the canopies are lowered to address glare. He said it should be a good completed project. Commissioner Oaxaca said he saw the proposal at DRC and appreciated the client's willingness to think beyond with solar panels and to have sensitivity to their neighbors. He said he -hopes for more projects with sustainable features. Vice Chairman Fletcher agreed with all the comments and complimented staff on the report. He said the applicant should have a good response in the market. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Munoz absent) to approve the Resolutions of Approval for Development Review DRC2012-00616 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/ DESIGN REVIEW - DRC2012-00726 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC -Site plan and architectural review of a 306 unit 0 E 0 is J HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �„io 1 JANUARY 9, 2013 jjnxci CUCAONGA Page 5 rental condominium development on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive within the Medium High Development District (14-24 Dwelling Units Per Acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan -APN- 0227-151-49 and 50. Related Cases: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856, General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18856 - HOMECOMING V AT TERRA VISTA, LLC - A request to subdivide the 19.25 acre project site for condominium purposes for the development of a 306 unit rental condominium development located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive within the Medium High Development District (14-24 Dwelling Units Per Acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Related Cases: Development/Design Review DRC2012-00726, General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727 and Minor Exception DRC2012- 00759. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012-00727 - HOMECOMING VAT TERRA VISTA, LLC -A request to change the land use designation from Mixed -Use to Medium High Residential for 19.25 acres located on the side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive within the Terra Vista Community Plan - APN: 0227- 151-49 and 50. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. G. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2012-00759 - HOMECOMING VAT TERRA VISTA, LLC -A request to increase the permitted wall heights from 6 to 8 feet related to the development of a 306 unit rental condominium development on 19.25 acres located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive within the Medium High Development District (14-24 Dwelling Units Per Acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan - APN: 0227-151-49 and 50. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the standard conditons have been amended and have been placed before the Commissioners for their consideration. He said a letter was received from the Department of Transportation. District Band a response to that letter was received from LSA. Staff believes LSA has appropriately addressed the issues. A letter was also received from a resident regarding Homecoming tenants parking in the surrounding neighborhood. John Young gave a PowerPoint presentation. Rick Polhamus, the landscape architect said the site is developed around a central core/main street. He said it - has a pedestrian trail system that connects to the prior development phase located across the street. Bryan Sevy, KTGY Architects commented on the enhancements made since their meetings with the DRC.. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO JANUARY 9, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 6 Commissioner Oaxaca asked for the applicant to comment on the email received regarding the parking Mr. Young said they look to law enforcement to enforce parking but to his knowledge they always have parking available. He said more parking is now required and they are pleased to exceed the City code by 25 spaces. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, Vice Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wimberly thanked the applicant and staff working together to meet all the requirements and the concerns of the DRC. He said his concern was 360 degree design and he is pleased they followed through as requested. Commissioner Oaxaca agreed. He said he walked through it with the Lewis team prior to DRC. He said he appreciatde their efforts and look forward to its completion. Vice Chairman Fletcher also thanked staff for the report and applicants work. He said he likes the project and it has exceptional amenities. He said it is developed at a lower density than what could have been allowed and exceeds the parking requirement. He said there was concern about the articulation of wall planes but overall it is in context with the development, it has elegent simple lines. He said it will probably have the same success as the Santa Barbara project. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Munoz absent) to approve the Resolutions of Approval for Development Review DRC2012-00726, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18856 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00759 with amended conditions. The Commission recommended approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2012-00727 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. H. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18823-JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to subdivide three parcels into 19 single family residential lots and two lettered lots on 12.93 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16 & 17. Related Files: Minor Exception DRC2012-00513 and Variance DRC2012-00135. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. VARIANCE DRC2012-00135 - JONATHAN C. CURTIS - A request to reduce the minimum lot depth from 150 feet to 124 feet on proposed Lot 9 of Tentative Tract Map 18823, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road, south and east of Blue Sky Court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16 & 17. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2012-00513-TREVEAR HOLDINGS LLC -A requestto allowfor an 8 -foot tall wall on Lot 2 within Tentative Tract 18823 for compliance with the proposed Fire Protection Plan on 12.93 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (VL) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock Road, south and east of Blue E u • • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANG io JANUARY 9, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 7 Sky court - APN: 0226-081-15, 16 & 17. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18823 and Variance DRC2012-00135. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, said staff received a letter from the County Department of Public Works with comments on the CEQA Documents. He said in light of the comments, staff is requesting a continuance to the January 23, 2013 meeting. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing for those that may be unable to attend the January 23, 2013 meeing. Hearing none he asked for a motion. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Munoz absent) to continue the hearing for Tentative Tract Map 18823, Variance DRC2012-00135 and Minor Exception DRC2012-00513 as requested to January 23, 2013. K. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18741 - CENTEX HOMES - A residential subdivision of 53 single-family lots on 40.12 acres of land in the Very Low Residential district of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN:0226-081-05 and 06. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner noted a letter from the County Department of Public Works and comments on the CEQA Documents. He said in light of the comments, staff is requesting a continuance to the January 23, 2013 meeting. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing for those that may be unable to attend the January 23, 2013 meeing. Hearing none he asked for a motion. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Munoz absent) to continue the hearing for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18741 to the January 23, 2013 meeting. V11. COMMISSION CONCERNS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Oaxaca requested an update report from staff regarding the Chinatown House if any new information is received from CVWD or if the Fire District has an interest or comment. Commissioner Wimberly asked for staff to comment regarding the deadlines with the Red Tag and permit pulling. Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner said they have 60 days to comply, they can request an extension, as yet they have not requested the permit. She said they still have to submit documentation items for review prior to that. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he also wants a report regarding the Chinatown House. He asked if staff could delay the permit so more time for comment can occur. He said it is unfortunate these groups did not get involved before this and suggested they may be able to get together as a group to assist in funding it and move it for a • HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND �� PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCIIO JANUARY 9, 2013 C,UCAMONGA Page 8 satisfactory solution for all. He said the Planning Commission has never been invited or had the opportunity to tour it. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said it is Red Tagged now and is an unsafe structure. VIII. ADJOURNMENT 8:30PM •