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Home My WebLink About2017/10/11 - Minutes - PC-HPCOCTOBER 11, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:08 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca X Vice Chairman Macias X Commissioner Fletcher X Commissioner Munoz X Commissioner Wimberly _X_ • Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, Tom Gratin, Associate Planner, Donald Granger, Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer, Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary, Mike Smith, Senior Planner, Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Kylie Willer, Office Specialist 11 B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or 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 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. Gwynn Frost, representing the Etiwanda Historic Society distributed flyers (copy on file) for a "Sleepy Hollow" event to be held on Saturday, October 2111 at 6:00 p.m. $7 for children and for $12 adults. She said there will be other events such as the annual open house on November 12th, Pictures with Santa on December 9th, and a Valentines dinner in the Chaffey-Garcia House. Luanna Hernandez, 6797 Hellman Avenue asked what is currently being done about the China town house. isShe said the Water District has made no improvements and numerous groups are trying to purchase and Page 1 of 9 W%O 1 lJoC1[ 1 1 f LV 1 f HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA save this as it is the last one io the Inland Empire. She said the old service station is a beacon -and shows what gyve can do. She asked staff to talk to CVWD and ask for them to do something. Chairman Oaxaca said staff has been in touch with them over time. He asked Staff for an update report at a future meeting. C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They • will be acted upon by the Commission atone time without discussion. Any item maybe removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2017 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2 (Munoz, Macias abstain) C2. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2017 Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Macias, carried 3-0-2 (Oaxaca, Wimberly abstain) Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, Donald Granger; Senior Planner, Albert Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer: Dominick Perez, Associate Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary: Mike Srnith, Senior Planner: rabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner: Kylie Miller Office Specialist ll D. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. • Page 2 of 9 4 wk, 1 V6CR 1 1 9 LU 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA D1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2017-00652 - ALEX MUSTAPHA - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tract Map (SUBTT18928) for an 8-unit townhouse development on 1.02 acres in the Medium (M) Residential District, on the west side of Carnelian Street, approximately 180 feet south of Calle Del Prado, located at 7490 Carnelian Street; APN: 0207-022-11. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines as a Class 32 Exemption (CEQA Section 15332) for In -fill Development Projects. Tom Gratin, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). • Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment asked the applicant for comment. Mr. Mustapha stated the time extension is to accommodate a need for extra time for utility approvals. Seeing and hearing no further comment, Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz seconded by Macias carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Time Extension DRC2017-00652. D2. DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION DRC2017-00391 - FENG XIAO ARCHITECT, INC - A proposed design modification for six (6) previously approved single-family homes in the Low (L) Residential District, located approximately 200 feet south of Wilson Avenue on the east side of Winchester Court; APN: 0201-182-36. The City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on November 10, 2010 in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18391. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration, Torn Gratin. Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment asked the . applicant for comment. Page 3 of 9 OCTOBER 11, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Feng Xiao stated she is the applicant and had nothing to add as it was a complete report. She said they took the original design and brought it up a level to match the existing neighborhood. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing and then asked about the provision of a second kitchen. Ms. Xiao said it is to cater to those who like to have the option of cooking in an open or closed kitchen. Moved by Munoz seconded by Macias carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Design Review Modification DRC201 7-0039 1. • D3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2016-00999 — DUNKIN' DONUTS — The request to develop a drive-thru lane associated with the development of a 6,001-square foot multi -tenant commercial building on a vacant parcel of 0.95-acres in the General Commercial (GC)District, on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, about 500 feet east of Rochester Avenue, located at 11995 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-023-10. Related Files: Design Review DRC2016- 00998, Minor Exception DRC2017-00424. The City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on January 24, 2007 in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. D4. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00998 - DUNKIN' DONUTS — The request to develop a 6,001- square foot multi -tenant commercial building on a vacant parcel of 0.95-acres in the General Commercial (GC)District, on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, about 500 feet east of Rochester Avenue, located at 11995 Foothill Boulevard, APN: 0229-023-10. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00999, Minor Exception DRC2017-00424. The City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on January 24, 2007 in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. D5. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2017-00424 - DUNKIN' DONUTS — A request to reduce the required setback from 45 feet to 40.5 feet for a drive-thru lane associated with the development • of a 6,001-square foot multi -tenant commercial building on a vacant parcel of 0.95-acres in the General Commercial (GC)District, on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, about 500 feet Page 4 of 9 Vt. 1 VOGI[ 1 1, AL 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA east of Rochester Avenue, located at 11995 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-023-10. Related Files: Design Review DRC2016-00998, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00999. The City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on January 24, 2007 in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Torn Grahn, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). • Commissioner Fletcher asked what would happen if "Restaurant #2" also proposed a drive- thru — he asked if they would use a shared drive. He said it would be an odd configuration and they would have to add a drive thru window. Commissioner Wimberly asked about conditioning the project to prohibit an additional drive thru on other property. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Damien Picharch, representing the owner and the architect said they would not entertain the idea of a second drive-thru. He said the proposed drive-thru goes around the entire building. The other restaurant would have to be a walk in. Seeing and hearing no further comment, Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Moved by Wimberly seconded by Macias carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC 2016-00999, Design Review DRC2016-00998 and Minor Exception DRC2017-00424. D6. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00378 - MANNING HOMES - A request for site plan and architectural review of 16 single-family residences on 6.59 acres of land within the Low (L) District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan on the south side of Carnesi Drive and east of Etiwanda Avenue; APNs: 0227-061-03 and 82. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961, Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936, Variance DRC2014-00219 and Tree Removal Permit • DRC2014-00113. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on October Page 5 of 9 v%. 1 VoCR 1 1 � AV I / HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 21, 2015, in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. Tabe van clef Zwaag. Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted a condition placed before the Commissioners to be deleted from the standard conditions as requested by staff. The condition was for a prior required EVA. Commissioner Fletcher asked why the condition is being removed Mr. van der Zwaag said the Fire Department says they never use them, and it is unnecessary • to provide them. He said ultimately Planning would like the streets to pull through but the neighbors did not want the extra traffic that would come through. Therefore, we provided the EVA but now Fire says it is no longer useful. He said the pedestrian connection was kept. Jim Manning stated he is the applicant and he worked with staff. He thanked staff for their assistance through the process and hoped this project is as successful as their prior projects. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Mr. Johnson stated Cross & Crown church is in support. He said Mr. Manning has been tremendous and worked toward a smooth project. He said the homes are gorgeous and fit welt with the neighborhood. Seeing and hearing no comment, Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said he likes what he sees -it turned out well. Commissioner Wimberly agreed and remembered the challenges at the beginning. He said he is glad they made it fit with the neighborhood. Commissioner Fletcher noted this project has been in the works for long time and there was some 'back and forth'. He said the site plan worked and the project is a good addition. He said he would like the single -story houses to have more Spanish influence. He, said the two • story is a better design. He said in the future he would like for staff ensure all elements of Spanish design. Page 6 of 9 • OCTOBER 11, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Macias said it is a good project design/well clone. Chairman Oaxaca said he remembers numerous conversations about this project and was pleased to see Mr. Manning's narne attached to the project as the City has good experience with his firm. Moved by Munoz seconded by Wimberly carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution of Approval with amended conditions for Design Review DRC2017-00378. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz noted there are several laws regarding housing that passed but the League is looking for more information as to the impacts of these laws on cities. He said he would bring more information at a later state. Commissioner Fletcher commented on an article in Western City Magazine related to Mello Roos fees imposed on a developer in San Ramon. He asked legal counsel to comment with respect to the role of the Planning Commission in their action. Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney said he was unsure of the specifics of their action in San Ramon but noted similarly, the Empire Lakes project required a CFO to be created to fund public improvements and to maintain those improvements. He said we needed to be sure the CFD was in place at the right time to ensure the City was not paying for them out of the General Fund. Commissioner Fletcher said he asked for a workshop with the Council so they could explain the budget to the Commission. He said the Commission was told at one time the Commission is not responsible for the financial aspects of the project. He said he did not believe the Commission was given enough detailed financial analysis and that he was not satisfied with what they received. Mr. Ghirelli noted the plan in San Ramon may have had a zone change and that may have been the • legislative hook that allowed their Commission to look at the economics. If it had conformed to all development standards then the financial pail may not be under the purview of the Commission. Page 7 of 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: None F. ADJOURNMENT 8:10 P.M. The Commission adjourned to a workshop in the Rains Room to discuss Pre -Application Review DRC2017-00674. That meeting concluded at 9:15 pm and the minutes will be shown separately. 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 October 5, 2017 seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga 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. T please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. speak into the microphone. 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