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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/04/23 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPCTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WORKSHOP MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 2014 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center RAINS ROOM 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 1. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call 8:10 PM Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Rebecca Fuller, Administrative Secretary; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary Mike Smith, Associate Planner IL PUBLIC.COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item 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. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RANCHO C`C"GNGA APRIL 23, 2014 Page 2 11 III. LI'GMS FOR DISCUSSION A. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2014-00136 - SRM DEVELOPMENT: A request for a Planning Commission Workshop review of a conceptual site plan for a facility that provides independent, assisted living, and memory care housing on the undeveloped portion of a property of 9.5 acres that is partially developed with a church (Highland Avenue Community Church) in the Low (L) Residential District at 9944 Highland Avenue - APN: 0201-055-49. Mike Smith, Associate Planner. gave a brief overview of the project site and zoning with a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He reviewed the definition of a Residential Care Facility, and the Allowed Land Use Table in Section 17.30.030-1 of the Development Code. He said a zoning change would be needed as well as a CUP. The applicant team. including Andy Loos of SRM Development, Ryan Leong of SRM Development and Brad Buller. of Land Matters. provided a brochure about SRM Development. Mr. Loos said they are under contract to purchase the noted property. He presented a conceptual plan for the project highlighting their desire to develop a senior care facility with independent and assisted living (excluding nursing care). In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher. Mr. Loos confirmed the facility will be separate from the church. In response to Chairman Howdyshell. Mr. Leong confirmed there would be security 24 hours a day and that the memory care section would be alarmed and totally secured. He said visitors will have to check in at the reception desk first. He said no staff will be residing on site. Mr. Leon said the kitchens make the units feel like a home although residents are paying for their meals and most choose not to cook. He said there are no dishwashers as people tend not to use them. He said most residents don't want to shop or prepare meals -it is a major reason they move in to the facility. Commissioner Wimberly said the product looks nice. the site appears workable. the price points are similar to other similar facilities in the area and it appears it would fit well into the community although traffic will have to be considered. Commissioner Munoz echoed the comments and suggested the applicants work with staff through the process and asked what would be done with the athletic area currently located on the north portion of the property (being used by the church). HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION RANCHO WORKSHOP MINUTES C1CAMONCA APRIL 23, 2014 Page 3 8:50 PM He asked the applicant to "punch — up" the design Brad Buller. Land Matters, said the church will relocate it to other portion of the church site. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca. Mr. Leong said the project has few impacts - there are no school needs, and only a few residents will be drivers. therefore they believe enough parking is provided. Commissioner Oaxaca said he would be comfortable with the location of the use and a said it is good use for a remnant parcel. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher. Mr. Loos said they had 78 properties that they owned and managed. but the properties in the south and east have been sold off and they now have about 20 in Washington and California. He said a set number of meals are included in the rent and the meal service is governed by the State. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he believes it is an ideal spot: there are buffers on all sides and the parking provided is not an issue. He said he has no objection to the use. Chairman Howdyshell said she believes this is the highest and best use for this parcel. there are minimal impacts, it is a quiet, ideal location. She said it is good for current residents to stay in Rancho Cucamonga. She suggested they bring in younger people to volunteer to keep the residents stimulated. Mr. Leong said this is the first facility to have a church next door. Mr. Buller said lie appreciates working with Mr. Loos and Mr. Leong: this company brings a high level of quality to the table. IV. ADJOURNMENT 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Rnticuo WORKSHOP MINUTES CUC.& ONGA APRIL 23, 2014 Page 4 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. 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