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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/01/24 - Minutes - PC-HPC { mom JANUARY 24, 2018 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 7:00 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca X Vice Chairman Macias X Commissioner Guglielmo X Commissioner Munoz X Commissioner Wimberly X • Additional Staff Present: 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 Smith, Senior Planner, Associate Planner; Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner 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 individual 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 C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION • Page 1 of 8 3 . JANUARY 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018 C2. Consideration to adopt Adjourned Meeting (Workshop) Minutes of January 10, 2018 Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Macias abstain) to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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. D1. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2017-00734- GAGGLES, INC. (SEPTEMBERS TAPROOM AND EATERY) - A request for live entertainment to include live bands with amplified music, a disc jockey and karaoke within an existing restaurant within the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 6321 Haven Avenue-APN:0201-272-06. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner gave the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. She noted one person had a concern regarding noise from the entertainment and requested the hours of entertainment be ceased one hour earlier than proposed. Ms. Cavazos briefly summarized the conditions in place that mitigate her concerns. Commissioner Wimberly asked for the number and type of service calls received by the Police Department. Ms. Cavazos said there were about 10 disturbance calls in the last two years; some were from • the business'staff calling the Police themselves. The Police indicate this is a normal range of calls for service. Page 2 of 8 t JANUARY 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Wimberly noted that in the past, the prior owners put out advertisements and the clientele they drew at the time was not desirable. He said the Commission can review the permit in 6 months. Ms. Cavazos said the Police will have all the calls received detailed and can be discussed at that review. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. • Anne Lungu, a local resident expressed concern re. noise and amplified music. She questioned if there is no dancing allowed, why would they need bands. She said she believes they will have dancing anyway. She reported that in December all her doors and windows were closed and she could still hear the DJ and music until about 1:30 a.m. She said they were doing it without a permit and expressed concern that if they are willing to do it without a permit. they may go ahead and do things with the permit anyway. She said surnmer will be worse because her windows will be open. She said she believes 10.00 p.m. during the week and Friday & Saturday at 12.00 p.m. is late enough for entertainment. She said decibel rating is too loud-should be lowered. She said she did not see how the findings required could be met because her quality of life is compromised. She said she is concerned about loitering and other activities. She asked if the doors will be closed to the outside patio. She said the CUP should expire if these owners leave and she would like some other use at that location. Mike Towles said he appreciated her comments. He noted that he initially believed the CUP and EP were together and he noted that was their fault. He said they are responsible with the entertainment and have a decibel meter. He said the goal is to keep customers there and for them to enjoy their visit and listen to live music. He said there is not heavy metal being played, it is a mellow crowd with a focus on food. He said he also owns Corky's. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Commissioner Macias said he did not have any major problems with the application. He said we need to give the owner a shot at doing it for 6 months to see if they can do it without complaints. He said the Commission will re-evaluate the permit in 6 months. • Commissioner Munoz said he hears the concerns of the neighbor. He concurred with Commissioner Macias-give them opportunity to see if moving forward they can be successful Page 3 of 8 �n `, ;`•' � JANUARY 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA and re-evaluate. He said we do have a good relationship with the police and if it is not working we will come back and can revoke the permit if necessary. He cautioned the owner and noted that their success can be easily tripped up by little things like leaving the door open. He said they need to watch the small stuff and be vigilant - sound travels. He said we should give the owner the opportunity to prove it can work. He told the applicant that if they have issues, they can come see us for assistance. Commissioner Wimberly concurred with Commissioners Macias and Munoz. He reiterated his concern about the type of customers that had frequented the establishment. He said they have a security plan in place and their staff have to rnonitor the doors and he cautioned that they are under review. • Commissioner Guglielmo concurred. Chairman Oaxaca emphasized that between staff and police the City is active in monitoring permits. He said we want businesses to succeed but also businesses must operate by the letter of the permit issued. He said the Commission will review it in 6 months and anytime thereafter. He said it has happened before and can happen again. He stated the applicants should read the permit and do what it says. He added that we are optimistic and want an acceptable outcome. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution Approving Entertainment Permit DRC2017-00734. The Commission will review the permit in 6 months. D2. TIME EXTENSION DRC2017-00982 - WSI HIGHLAND INVESTMENTS, LLC - A request for a 1-year time extension for previously approved Tentative Tract Map 1474, to subdivide 168.77 acres into 269 residential lots located in the Low (L) Residential District and Flood Control (FC) District within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue — APNs: 1087-081-04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 & 14. Related Files: Annexation DRC2003-01051, Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-00409, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-00410 and Development Agreement DRC2003-00411. Staff finds the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report certified by City Council in June 21, 2004, (State Clearinghouse#2003081085) by Resolution 04-240 and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Environmental Impact Report. • Dominick Perez, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation. Page 4 of 8 �Fx JANUARY 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Munoz asked if the Etiwanda Preserve is to the north of this site. He recommended that it should be noted in the report and the exhibit maps that the Preserve is nearby. Mr. Perez agreed to the validity of the point, and stated that it would be noted in the future. Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. Natasha Walton stated she appreciated the mentioned preserve. She asked that the • environmental review be reevaluated as it was analyzed in 2004, things have changed, many developments have come in since then. She said she doubted that all that has been considered and they are barely able to manage the preserve as it is-she mentioned Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub is endangered She said they should look at new issues in the area as plant and wildlife populations can change over time. John Schafer stated he represents the owner. He said they have continued to do endangered species surveys over the years and no new information regarding endangered species has occurred there. He said they also have conservation land provided. Commissioner Guglielmo asked if there is any indication as to when development there is anticipated. Mr.Schafer noted they also own land to the south that has 388 homes entitled He said there have been delays in satisfying the environmental permits. He said the plans for the property to the south are in engineering plan check and following that it could take a few more years before development occurs. Chairman Oaxaca closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz said this is fairly routine, there are extensions available to them and he recommended approval. Commissioner Wimberly concurred. Commissioner Guglielmo concurred. Page 5 of 8 CITY,OF RANCHO . i JANUARY 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Commissioner Macias noted the EIR was done in 2004 and according to CEQA, staff reviews the EIR and if new andlor significant information is brought forward then new studies and/or mitigations would be required. He said this is the checkpoint for this provided by CEQA and a safeguard for environmental review. He offered support of the time extension. Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney clarified that map time extensions are a discretionary decision and not entitled by right. He confirrned it does cause staff to look at the environmental docs again as part of their review of the requested time extension(s). Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Guglielmo, carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Time Extension DRC2017-00982. • E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz reported on the Transportation. Telecommunication, and Public Works Policy Committee activities (League of California Cities). a. The League will continue bill SB 1 (Transportation Funding) and notes that there are still very real threats to this legislation. The League Board has decided not to support opposition given the political capital expended getting this passed, and focusing on measures to protecting revenues earmarked for transportation. b. Continue to support existing bill ACA-5 proposed for the June ballot. to do just that. (ACA-5 Motor vehicle fees and taxes: restriction on expenditures. appropriations limit.) A key section (SEC. 15 has been added reading "SEC. 15. This also includes Article XIX D which includes protecting Vehicle License Fee revenues for transportation purposes. c. We heard from Speaker: George Lolas, Chief Operating Officer, State Controller's Office who discussed new funding levels coming in 2018 e.g., Transportation dollars of $1.2 billion as compared to last year's partial year of hording of$445 million, which are divided equally between and counties, and this will eventually grow to $1.5 billion by 2019. This item was informational only and didn't require action by the committee. He noted the Transportation, Telecommunication, and Public Works Policy Cornrnittee took on two other focus measures this week: a) Local Government Plans for Micro-Wireless Facility Permitting and Leasing (approved by the Committee), and b) Proposed City and County Pavement Improvement Center (CCPI� (Request by committee to make this a study issue because there are still questions here, and item will brought back to the committee before any League decision to move forward.) Page 6 of 8 JANUARY 24, 2018 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 7:50 P.M. 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 • January 18, 2018, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. .c�/jS 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. 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