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IPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 28, 2011
Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Commission to order at 7:03 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: Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Associate
Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell,carried 5-0, to approve the Special Joint
City Council/Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 24, 2011.
Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve
the Regular meeting minutes of September 14, 2011.
Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve the
Adjourned Workshop meeting minutes of September 14, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00352- GENSLER FOR CHASE BANK-A proposal to
demolish an existing retail building of 6,600 square feet and construct a bank of 4,207 square
feet with remote drive-thru ATM kiosks within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP), located at 10598 Base Line
Road at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 1 076-481-35.
Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2011-00041,Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00683,
and Uniform Sign Program Amendment DRC2011-00668. This action is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction.
B. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2011-00683 - GENSLER FOR CHASE BANK -A request to
remove trees in conjunction with a proposal to construct a bank of 4,207 square feet with
remote drive-thru ATM kiosks at 10598 Base Line Road located within an existing shopping
center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP),
located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road; APN: 1076-481-35.
Related file: Pre-Application Review DRC2011-00041.
Mike Smith,Associate Planner, gave the staff report. No comments were received about the project
from the public.
Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing.
Jorge Cely of Gensler Architects for chase Bank stated that the Planning staff and the other
departments were all very helpful and that with that help they were able to bring a project to the
Commission that is ready to go.
Chairman Munoz closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Howdyshell said she particularly likes the layout because all three buildings face
Base Line Road and that is a good thing for the commercial center design, tenant visibility and
customer traffic.
Commissioner Oaxaca said he was glad to receive the color renderings. He said in his review of the 111 project he saw the challenge to update the design and he appreciated the balance shown where the
applicant tried to maintain what is existing and still give a more modern aspect to the design. He
said they also maintained the continuity with the existing buildings and he also liked the buildings
that are facing Base Line Road.
Commissioner Wimberly said he favors the design as well. He said the applicant managed to
produce a design that compliments the current structures, maintained the colors and also worked
with the trees and their placement. He said he looks forward to seeing the project completed.
Commissioner Fletcher said he has no concerns about the proposed project as he likes the design,
orientation of the buildings, and the project proposal fits in well with what is already there.
Chairman Munoz said he appreciated working with the applicant. He said he appreciates the fact
that Chase Bank is opening branches all over town instead of closing them and he is glad they are
renovating and maintaining the level of design. He said the new look should help increase customer
traffic in the center. He thanked the architect for being sensitive to/and mitigating the potential
headlight impacts on the adjacent neighborhood.
Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for
Development Review DRC2011-00352 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2011-00683. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Fletcher announced and invited everyone to attend the annual Chamber of
Commerce Vintners' Celebration to be held on October 21, 2011 at the Double Tree Hotel. He said
tickets may be obtained through the Chamber of Commerce.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Oaxaca seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0 to adjourn. The Planning
Commission adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ames R. Troyer, AICP
Secretary
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Approved: October 12, 2011
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