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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/08/08 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting August 8 2012 Chairman Howdyshell called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: Lou Munoz STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bloom, Interim Planning Director; Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate Planner * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent), to approve the minutes of July 25, 2012. CONSENT CALENDAR A. VACATION V-219 - LEWIS DEVELOPMENT CO. - A request to vacate the 100-foot wide temporary Drainage Easement and Maintenance Agreement as shown on-site within portions of Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 7267, generally located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue-APN: 227-151-38,42,43,54&55. Related file: DRC2011- 01184. B. RESOLUTION OF DENIAL FOR DRC2011-01094-HMR ARCHITECTS FOR SCI FUNERAL SERVICES Chairman Howdyshell noted a letter had been placed before the Commission for their review. She. asked if anyone wanted to pull any items from the Consent Calendar and if not, she would receive a motion to adopt. Steven Flower,Assistant City Attorney made reference to the letter as it specifically pertains to Item B and the Resolution of Denial. He said it is a letter with a request for a continuance of the item. He noted that considering the request is at the discretion of the Commission. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: 3-0-1-1 AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: WIMBERLY ABSENT: MUNOZ - carried R * * • DIRECTOR'S REPORTS C. BACKGROUND SUMMARY REPORT ON THE WIND TURBINE LOCATED AT THE IEUA REGIONAL PLANT NO. 4 TREATMENT FACILITY Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. In response to Commissioner Wimberly she said the wind turbine was erected without being brought to the Planning Commission as it is a public utility, not in our jurisdiction and they were exempt from our review. She said in that staff is anticipating future requests/inquiries from homeowners, a Development Code Amendment would have to be processed to establish standards for such installations. She said the new General Plan is generally supportive of such sustainability efforts and therefore we will need to have standards in place for their regulation as well as be mindful of safety and noise precautions. Commissioner Fletcher noted that even if the City has no jurisdiction, the City would usually get some design review as a courtesy. He clarified the size of the unit. Ms Nakamura said we would not want to see these in the commercial or industrial area of this size. She said there is a low likelihood of wind farms here and noted they are about the same height as utility power lines. She said the City is supportive of their goals; this one could power 163 homes per year. She said if considered in context where it is located in the Heavy Industrial zone, this one . is in a pretty good location. She noted that even a "fall zone" is considered. Chairman Howdyshell noted the public agencies are exempt, however,the Edison corridor is broad and vast and she would not want to see a wind farm along there. She said we need to be sensitive and cautious. Commissioner Oaxaca said there will be more opportunities in the future for alternative generation facilities and there is a great deal of public property that we have no jurisdiction over. He said the ones that would be in a high visibility area should at least pass by the Planning Commission so we know and have the background so that Commissioners can field questions and concerns that come to them regarding these facilities. The Secretary received and filed the report. D. UPDATE ON THE PROCESS FOR THE SELECTION OF TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT LARGE • Planning Commission Minutes -2- August 8, 2012 Cancyce Burnett, Senior Planner presented the staff report. She said the Commission needs to select two at large members and staff plans to publish a press release announcing a call for applications for the equestrian and bicycle at large members. She summarized the process. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if all 3 regular member terms are up and if they are aware of this. Ms. Burnett said they_are aware and we will let them know that if they want to be reappointed they need to apply. The Secretary received and filed the report. PUBLIC COMMENTS None * * * * * COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS None f f k k • ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent), to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Approved: August 22, 2012 Xs-a afit—o--1-A---- Planning Commission Minutes -3- August 8, 2012