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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/01/14 - Minutes - PC-HPC AkNCHTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA O THE REGULAR MINUTES OF CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California ' I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 700 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly A Vice Chairman Oaxaca A Munoz X Howdyshell X Fletcher X It was noted that the Chairman and Vice Chairman are absent. The Commissioners were asked if there was any objection to Commissioner Howdyshell taking the Chair for the purposes of conducting the meeting, All were in general agreement. Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett. Planning Director, Jeff Bloorn. Deputy City Ivlanager/Econornic and Community Development: Steven Flower. Assistant City Attorney, Dan James. Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner. Lois Schrader. Planning Commission Secretary II. 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION , s AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AGENDA HO C�avGA JANUARY 14, 2015 Page 2 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 ILIII. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated December 10, 2014 B. VACATION V-227 TREE RANCHO, LLC —A request to vacate vehicular access rights for two existing driveways on the north side of 41h Street, east of Hermosa Avenue along Parcel ' 1 of Parcel Map 5239 —APN: 210-371-02 Moved by Fletcher seconded by Munoz. to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Carried 3-0-2 (Wimberly, Oaxaca absent) IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. C. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DRC2013-00789- ROUTE 66 IECA-A request to preserve the historic Cucamonga Service Station including review of the"Richfield"signage and paint scheme for the front building (Phase 1), restoration of the front building and related site improvements (Phase 2) and to reconstruct the rear 2,391 square foot service garage (Phase 3)within the Foothill Boulevard Specialty Commercial (SC) District, located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 020815305. This review includes Phase 1 only. Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. She noted that the applicant tested swatches of the paint color 'Station Yellow"and it was found to be too intense and therefore a softer yellow will be used. Anthony Gonzalez. President of IECA Route 66 stated there are many individuals in attendance that contributed them time and materials for the project at no cost to the City. He said they are pleased and happy that the City has supported their efforts. Joe Ramos. project architect. commented on what the station looked like previously and HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION J AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CHo AGENDA 4MAN 0NCA JANUARY 14, 2015 Page 3 how it looks today. He thanked Mayuko Nakajima for her excellent staff report and assistance. He shared historical photos of the station. He said much has been donated!o benefit the station including two cars. He said they hope for approval of the colors and the sign so they can open by July 15': the 100 year anniversary of the station. He said they need different access in order to build the future permanent restrooms-temporary restrooms will be in place until that time. Commissioner Howdyshell opened the public hearing. Luana Hernandez. 6797 Hellman Avenue said she is honored to be here and said it is so wonderful to see how many came to help with this and for staffs help and guidance. Commissioner Munoz thanked the group for many years of effort. He said he likes the plan and the phasing and the historic paint job and the fact that people got involved. He thanked ' the public and noted the Commission appreciates what they are doing. Commissioner Fletcher said this is encouraging and the City appreciates the efforts of citizens and it was saved and got historic designation. He said it makes a lot of sense to use the original paint scheme and to preserve the character of the building. Commissioner Howdyshell echoed the comments and commended the partnership and the trades that donated time. expertise and materials. She said it is significant that the sign was donated: another piece of evidence this project is important to our City. She noted that the remodeling has to be in phases with a master plan. She said she is enjoying seeing the changes as she drives by. Lfoved by ibfunoz. seconded by Fletcher. carried 3-0-2 (Wimberly. Oaxaca absent) to approve Historic Preservation Resolution No 15-01. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION D. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES Alone ' E. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES f S �cHo AGENDA Ct:c&MONoA JANUARY 14, 2015 Page 4 THE COMMISSION IMMEDIA TEL Y ADJOURNED TOA WORKSHOP HELD IN THE RAINS ROOM AT 7:25 PM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2014-01052 — JEC ENTERPRISES, INC. 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 January 8. 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for ' scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. 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 ' HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �o JANUARY 14, 2015 C Page 5 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 $2,486 for all 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, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us THIS HIGHLIGHTED SECTION MAY BE REMOVED WHEN PREPARING THE ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES. 1