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Home My WebLink About2012/05/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting May 9, 2012 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:20 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, Lou Munoz, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima,Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith,.Associate Planner; Jeffrey Bloom, Interim Planning Director * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of April 25, 2012. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-01065-CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES-A review of a proposal for 32 single-family residences of between about 2,600 and 3,300 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 32-lot subdivision of 9.08 acres in the Low-Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive - APN: 1100-191-05. Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096. On December 13, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18096. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. Mike Smith, Associate Planner presented the staff report. In response to Vice Chairman Howdyshell, he explained that the square footage noted in the project description includes the garage space. In response to Commissioner Fletcher, he explained that when a neighbor has a concern about a view corridor, staff will work with the applicant to remedy the situation within reason. He said sometimes homes can be shifted or re-plotted on the site to help preserve a neighbor's view. He noted the City does not have a 'View Ordinance". Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing. Patrick Diaz, Crestwood Communities at 520 West Citrus Edge in Glendora said they have read and agree to the conditions of approval. He said it was a pleasure to work with Mike Smith; everything went smoothly. Daniel Yukovich, 89 Cornwall Court said the development is next to a utility easement. He asked if there are any plans for a biking or walking trail. Mr. Smith reported that there is a proposal at some point to put in a trail but not adjacent to the subdivision but on the other side (to the east) and not by this applicant. He said that as development occurs on either side, it will start to be built. Chairman Munoz closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher said the project looks nice, it is a straightforward request, he likes the architectural amenities, it is a nice mix of 1-2 story homes and the project brings added product for our residents. Commissioner Wimberly concurred. He noted he worked with the applicants at DRC and in refining the end product. He said he looks forward to seeing the project completed as it will be a nice addition. Commissioner Oaxaca agreed with both commissioners. He said he is pleased to see the architectural elements included in the elevations. He said it is nicely done. Vice Chairman Howdyshell complimented staff. She said it is a challenging parcel. She said she is pleased to see where the single-story homes will be placed. She complimented the applicants on the California Craftsman and the California Spanish styles as they are really nice. Chairman Munoz thanked the applicant. He said most of the work was done by the time it got to the DRC. He said the level of design was done well. He offered kudos to the applicant and Mr. Smith. He said there were 6 major changes and 2 secondary changes. He noted that the process it is easy partner with good developers. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Development Review DRC2011-01065. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried • B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN SUBAREA 18 TEXT AMENDMENT DRC2010-00685 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to Planning Commission Minutes -2- May 9, 2012 amend Section 5.3.2.of the Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 18 to add language requiring compliance with the building height limits in the LA/Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Related files: LA/Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan DRC2010-00157, and Development Code Amendment DRC2010-00984. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN DRC2010-00157 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The review and adoption of the LA/Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) and Cooperative Agreement for establishing the Ontario International Airport-Inter Agency Collaborative(ONT-IAC). Related Files: Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 18 Text Amendment DRC2010-00685 and Development Code Amendment DRC2010-00984. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Donald Granger, Senior Planner presented the staff report and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). • Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no comment, he closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Howdyshell complimented Mr. Granger on his-excellent report. She said she learned a lot from reading it. Commissioner Oaxaca thanked staff and the City of Ontario staff for the cooperative process over 3 years. He said they had a very useful workshop to get us to this point and it has been an effective process. Commissioner Wimberly thanked Mr. Granger for a fantastic report. He also thanked the City of Ontario for laying the foundation. Commissioner Fletcher complimented staff and for working with Ontario and the other agencies. He said localized control is a big benefit and the processes that will go into place should have an insignificant effect on our city. He said having the airport is a big asset and is important to businesses relocating into our area. Chairman Munoz thanked staff from the City of Ontario. He thanked our staff for getting this done on the ground floor and incorporating into our plans so the foundation is there. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0, to adopt the Resolutions recommending approval for Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 18 Text Amendment DRC2010- 00685 and La/Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan DRC2010-00157 with the adopted of the proposed Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. These items will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Planning Commission Minutes -3- May 9, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Approved: May 23, 2012 prnekt--- 1 Planning Commission Minutes -4- May 9, 2012