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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/05/10 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPCMAY 10, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M.* - CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca _x_ 8:20 PM Vice Chairman Macias _x_ Commissioner Fletcher _x Commissioner Munoz _x_ Commissioner Wimberly _x B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The 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 embers 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. C. DISCUSSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION C1. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2017-00216 — LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP. — A request for a Pre -Application Review of a proposed mixed use development consisting of 171 multi -family residential units, 27 live/work units, and about 3,600 square feet of commercial floor area on a vacant property consisting of four (4) parcels with a combined area of about 748,000 square feet (17.17 acres) in the Financial (MFC) District, Terra Vista Planned Community, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue; APNs: 1077-421-51, -54, and -55, and 1090-121-28. Mike Smith, Sr. Plannergave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation (copy of file). He suggested the Commission discuss the architecture, building massing/scale and the land use mix. Page 1 of 6 MAY 10, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Spencer Bogner, Project Manager, gave a presentation summarizing the project. He said some of their goals included minimizing the obstruction of views. working with the grade differences and incorporating the southwest corner that is already developed. He said they sought connectivity with other uses and they used the piazza to solve some concerns and serve as a focal point with unique public spaces and provides a central hub and also invites visitors to the live/work areas, works through grade issues and attracts visitors from restaurants to the south as it would be partially visible from Foothill Boulevard. He said the Piazza is their 'big idea "for the project. He said they believe 1 % of renters are self-employed and may utilize the live%vork units. He said there is a combination of public and private spaces and the pool and spa -deck will be raised. He noted the live/work writs are targeted for professions like accountants, artists, and photographers: the space is about 400 square feet, is fully accessible and have 2-car garages. A sign package application will also be submitted. Paul Anderson/Architect said the architecture is Italian inspired (with piazza) and offers old world charm • with a backdrop to public spaces incorporating corbels, hipped roofs, enhanced surrounds, larger windows, bright awnings, arched deck openings, and signage for the live%vork units . The Commissioners had the following comments and questions: Commissioner Munoz asked about a crosswalk across Church Street and noted the fast traffic. Mike Smith, Senior Planner noted the Traffic Engineer is working on a solution that would not create unnecessary maintenance. Albert Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer suggested a 'Hawk"system-a pedestrian hybrid beacon activated system. Commissioner Munoz asked if the pool is private and if the live/work units are all side to side or are some vertical. He also asked if the units to the south near Foothill Boulevard will face the street. He asked if the southeast corner of the site is started yet. Mr. Bogner said they have the work space below with the residence above and the pool is private - residents will be issued a key -fob. He confirmed those units will face the street. Mr. Smith noted that it was discussed the southerly units should not "turn their back" on the street. Randall Lewis of the Lewis Companies explained that area will be market driven and a tenant has not been confirmed as yet. . Page 2 of 6 MAY 10, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Fletcher questioned the parking and noted the importance of Pad A and if that parking could be used for additional parking and referred to an adequate mix of uses. Mr. Smith said it has 150 stalls and if the proposed building is not too large, some could be used for excess parking. Candyce Burnett. City Planner noted that even though Pad A is 'not a part" we have discussed the edge conditions, how it relates and fits in context and with the project overall. She said the overall site has quite a bit of retail and that was considered. She said the question is did they bring enough of a mix of uses to the inside of the site -did they satisfy that with the live work units and commercial pads. Commissioner Wirnberly said integrating it as a whole it works but not if you leave out pieces. • Chairman Oaxaca asked about the access points. Mr. Bogner indicated the access points in question are just emergency vehicle access points. Mark Bertone, Project Engineer commented on the significant grade fall north to south on the project site. He said year's ago. Church Street was raised 4 feet to help accommodate the 100-year storm basin. John Young commented that he enjoyed the weekly meetings with staff to discuss the project and that they were helpful The Commission offered the following comments: Commissioner Munoz said it is an unusual layout. but he likes the halianate architecture, the mixed use in the interior of the project, the movement, massing and articulation. He said he likes the Piazza idea and said the project gets kudos so far. Commissioner Macias said it is an excellent project so far and "cool". He said he supports the idea of reducing the building mass. He said the commercial pads are dead center on Foothill and therefore the interior of the project may not be visible from Foothill. There will be a dependence upon Pad A and existing retail. He said the applicant should make sure access is obtained to the apartments to the north to help support the businesses in the interior of this development -the commercial traffic is needed . to feed into that area. Page 3 of 6 MAY 10, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Wimberly agreed that foot traffic is a key component to keep the commercial uses alive. He said massing is important. He said the applicant needs to be sure the development is properly parked as it looks like an issue right now. Commissioner Fletcher said the layout looks cohesive. He said he likes the live/work units but he said the massing along Church and Milliken concerns hire. He said he likes all the interior views. He said he wanted to see the street scene. He noted he did not like the Santa Barbara development because of massive white walls. He encouraged tall landscaping to help break it up. Chairman Oaxaca echoed the comment and noted he had the same reaction to Santa Barbara, but once the landscaping matured it became a showpiece-11 needed time to get there. He said the Italian architecture is very classic and clean but can tend to look bare and lacking visual interest. He said he is happy to see a focus on pedestrian connectivity and ease of movement through the project. He said • it offers a good opportunity to connect with other parts of the community -and for synergy. He said they should look at the options for a pedestrian crossing across Church Street. He said he supports the proportion of live work units -a good mix. D. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 PM I, 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 May 4, 2017, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. ILSI Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 4 of 6 MAY 107 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 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. 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