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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/03/11 - Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 11 , 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALLTOORDER ' Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 PM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Howdyshell X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney,Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner H. 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 MINUTES MARCH 11, 2015 C N+ Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 11, 2015 B. Consideration of Adjourned (Workshop) Minutes dated February 11, 2015 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00560 — CALDWELL LAND SOLUTIONS - A request to change the General Plan land use designation from Park (P) to Low Medium (LM) Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)for a 6.5 acre site located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive in the Victoria Community Plan; APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18508. Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014-00561 and Variance DRC2014-01117. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00561 — CALDWELL LAND SOLUTIONS - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan zoning designation from School (S)to Low Medium (LM) Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)for a 6.5 acre site located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive in the Victoria Community Plan; APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18508, General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and Variance DRC2014-01117. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18508 — CALDWELL LAND SOLUTIONS - A request to subdivide 6.5 acres of land into 31 single- family lots for a site that is zoned School (S) located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive; APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560, Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014-00561 and Variance DRC2014-01117. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11 , 2015 CUCAttONGA Page 3 F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE ORC2014-01117—CALDWELL LAND SOLUTIONS - A request to reduce the 90 foot lot depth requirement to 73 feet for Lot #19 of a proposed 31 lot subdivision for site zoned School (S)located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive in the Victoria Community Plan; APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18508, General Plan Amendment DRC2014- 00560 and Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014-00561. Tabe van der Zwaag. Associate Planner, gave the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted an amended condition regarding the construction of fencing (Planning#18) found on Agenda Pages C-F 114 and 136 of the agenda packet. He said the corrected verbiage has been placed before the Commissioners on the dais (copy on file). ' Commissioner Howdyshell asked if any single story homes will be provided and if the tract will be serviced by sewer or septic. Pdr. van der Zwaag said the criteria for the 25% single-story requirement is for lots over 7500 square feet. He said the developer could consider single-story homes when they submit their house product but will not be required to provide them. He said the homes will be on a sewer line. Commissioner Fletcher asked why the LMD agreed to take over the strips of land along the north and northeast perimeter and if that benefits the City. Mr. van der Zwaag said the owners did not want to create an HOA so the District took it over. He said it is a net reduction of maintenance to the City because we are no longer maintaining a park and the homeowners will also be paying into the LMD. Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer said it is also for the purpose of providing a better line of sight. Chairman Wimberly asked if considerations are in place for the existing surrounding development with respect to dust control during construction. PAr. van der Zwaag said these are standard conditions already found in the AOMD requirements. He said the mitigations require watering the site. slopping construction in ' high wind conditions, etc. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney said Page C-F 40 lists the short term emissions impacts, and following that, the mitigations for these impacts. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11 , 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 Brent Caldwell representing William Lyon Co said he concurs with the conditions. He said because William Lyon is not a builder. they will go to market. He said the homeowners will pay into the LMD and therefore is not free landscaping for the new owners. He said there will be 31 more property owners to help pay for the maintenance. He said there will be a large sign posted on the site regarding dust during construction. He said folks can call if they see dust. Chairman Wimberly opened the public hearing. Chris Jolly said she lives in the neighborhood. She expressed concern over the loss of trees, walkways and the grading level of the site. Carlo Esperanza, 6513 Messina had concerns about traffic and crossing the street nearthe northern part of the tract. He asked for safety lights to be embedded in the asphalt for a safer crossing. He was concerned the cranes would leave. ' Mr. van der Zwaag said there will be a 4-way stop at Kenyon and Lark. Mr. Caldwell said the sidewalk on west side of the project will be 10 feet away from where existing walkway is. He said some trees will be added and they will replace the removed ones. He said the grade will be similar to what it is today. When the project is finished. pedestrians will not seethe road from the trail. With respect to traffic,-31 homes generate far fewer cars than a school would have. He confirmed there would be a 4-way stop at Lark. He was unable to address the concern regarding the cranes. Mr. Esperanza asked if they could request a safer crossing from the north (sic) side of Lark into the park area. Chairman Wimberly suggested he speak with Engineering staff and closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz expressed support and no issues. Commissioner Howdyshell expressed support and said there are peak times of traffic with schools in area. She said the cranes even appear in her backyard; an existing developed area. Commissioner Munoz said traffic exists today and the use being proposed is minimal impact added to what is already there. ' Commissioner Fletcher said when house product comes in the other issues can be considered. He said it is a nice, compatible use of the land and he has no issues with the request. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11 , 2015 C C&MONae Page 5 Commissioner Oaxaca said he supports the Engineering Department decision to accept the lots for the LMD: it provides a safer line of sight and a better guarantee of good landscaping with safe tree heights. Candyce Burnett, Planning Director said the future development will be responsible for the mitigation measures. She said one such mitigation requires them to do a survey of migratory birds on the site. Chairman Wimberly concurred and said the project meets the needed criteria: the proposal is viable and waiting for housing product. Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0 to adopt Resolutions 15-20 and 15-21 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18508 and Variance DRC2014-01117 as ' amended with Standard Condition #18. The Commission also adopted Resolution 15-18 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and Resolution 15- 19 for Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2014-00561 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action as well as the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION G. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES Commissioner Munoz reported that the Commission attended the Planning Commissioners Academy hosted by the by the League of California Cities. He thanked Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Mike Costello, Fire Chief; Rob Ball, Fire Marshall and Kelly Donaldson, Fire Community Affairs for their excellent presentation and representation of our City. He said the presentation was about how we keep our foothills safe from wildfires using good planning and how we attack fires when they occur. He commended the working relationship between the Fire District and City staff. He reported that their presentation was very well attended and well received. Commissioner Howdyshell said it was a great session and great networking occurred at the conference as well. She said the topics presented were very pertinent. ' Commissioner Fletcher agreed and said it was great to pick up hints and perspective from other cities. He noted that one session was about city finances in terms of LMD's and how sometimes certain development proposals containing agreements for lighting and maintenance might look like a good deal but can go awry later, leaving a city with financial HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11 , 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 6 liability. He said it was very interesting and informative. Chairman Wimberly said the sessions were well organized and they included new ideas and refreshers on things they already know. He also thanked Candyce Burnett for her role in the presentation. He noted that Commissioner Munoz played a significant role in the sessions that were presented at the conference. H. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT 7:40 PM ' 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 March 5, 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. 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