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Home My WebLink About2011/02/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting February 9, 2011 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:08 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: Steven Flower, Assistant City.Attorney; Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; James Troyer, Planning Director;Tabe Van der Zwaag,Associate Planner . . . . . ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS A MEDIA PRESENTATION OF A DIGITAL SIMULATION OF ROUTE 66 James Troyer, Planning Director commented on the Foothill Boulevard improvements and the new trailhead to be constructed. Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer confirmed that this project will be finished by the end of the year. Chairman Munoz commented on how exciting these plans are. He said staff has done a great job. . . . . . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca abstain),to approve the minutes of January 26, 2011. . . . . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Munoz stated he works for AT & T and therefore he recused himself from hearing the following item and left the Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m. Vice Chairman Howdyshell then introduced the agendized item. A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00971 - VERIZON WIRELESS - A request to add additional antennas to an existing wireless communication facility mounted on a ball field light standard at the Red Hill Community Park in the Open Space (OS) District at 7350 Vineyard Avenue - APN 0207-031-33. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines as a Class 3 (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303) exemption which covers the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He noted that the new antennas will be about 4 inches wider than what currently exists and therefore the change will likely not be noticed. Chairman Munoz invited the applicant to speak. Grant Heitman said he is the applicant. He said the purpose in modifying the facility is to better serve existing customers. Commissioner Fletcher said he has seen several different designs or types of these facilities. He asked if there is any difference in power. Mr. Heitman said the site was previously approved for 6 antennae, but the new antennas are a little too bulky to fit without modification. He indicated there are power/capability differences. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said that the existing pole also is equipped with stadium lighting and that the dual purpose of the pole is an advantage. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public • hearing. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly. (4-0-1 Munoz abstain), to adopt the Resolution of Approval for DRC2010-00971 as presented by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE • ABSENT: NONE - carried ABSTAIN: MUNOZ . . . . . Chairman Munoz returned to the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2010-00502-RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES-The design - review of building elevations and detailed Site Plan for 31 single-family lots on 8.79 acres of land in the Mixed Use Low Medium Residential District (4-6 dwelling units per acre) in the Victoria Arbors Master Plan of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the northwest corner of Victoria Park Lane and Long Meadow Drive. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18449. On August 27, 2008, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18449. 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 Donald Granger, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He said eight of the 31 lots are planned for single-story homes which is 25% and in keeping with the upcoming Development Code amendment in this regard. He said Page B-58 has been placed before the Commissioners which indicates the Engineering Department request to delete Condition Q-1 of the Standard Conditions. Chairman Munoz asked the applicant for comment. Planning Commission Minutes -2- February 9, 2011 Joe Martin, Richmond American Homes said he worked with staff and the DRC. He said Richmond American is proud of their project. Vice Chairman Howdyshell commented that she really likes the courtyard area and the single-story product. Chairman Munoz opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Howdyshell said the area residents are pleased that this project is in the works;that they are glad this last site is finally being developed. Commissioner Wimberly agreed. He said he worked with the applicant at DRC and he commended them. He noted that many people will like the single-story product. Commissioner Fletcher said it is a good product, and he is glad this section of the City to be developed. He said it is attractive product and although the French cottage front elevation is nice, the side elements are plain. He said he assumed this was discussed in the DRC. Chairman Munoz agreed and said the point is well taken about 360-degree architecture. He said - good work was done on this. He said the project will also bring new jobs and residents to town. He said he appreciates the developer working with us and that it is a good product. He asked when they plan to start construction. Mr. Martin responded that it will be the end of April or the beginning of May. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for DRC2010-00502 as amended by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried C. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2010-00724-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA- A request to amend Section 17.08.90.0.16 (Single-Family Development) by adding a general design guideline for single-story homes in new single-family developments within the Residential Development Districts. The project qualifies under State CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed amendment is to add a design guideline and will not result in an intensification of environmental impacts. James Troyer, Planning Director, noted that this was being brought forward per Commission direction. He said staff desires to send the draft ordinance to the development community first, get their input, and address any concerns. He said staff anticipates this will be brought back to the Commission at the first or second meeting in March. Commissioner Fletcher said he believes this is a good move and that it is important to have them involved in these decisions. He said we should also let them know that the City is nearly built out and this is a catch up measure. He said some builders may say it will reduce their bottom line. Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said it would be good to get their"buy-in" beforehand and then they can pencil this factor in when they are planning their single-family residential projects. Planning Commission Minutes -3- February 9, 2011 Commissioner Oaxaca agreed that it is important to let the building community know that we are doing what we need to do to service the needs of this community. Chairman Munoz agreed that it is important to get their input and that it will be better received if they can weigh in before this is implemented. Commissioner Fletcher also noted that there is flexibility in the language that allows this requirement to be modified under certain circumstances. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly,to continue the item to a date non-specific to •allow time to do some outreach on the draft ordinance. The item will be re-advertised for a future meeting date. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried * * * PUBLIC COMMENTS None * * * * * COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS Vice Chairman Howdyshell said the clock tower at Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue turned out to be a nice looking structure. I Chairman Munoz said it is a clock tower on the outside but the inside is a cell tower. He said he is pleased to see it. Commissioner Fletcher noted that it possibly houses numerous antennae. Chairman Munoz confirmed that it has three different carriers. He then asked staff for a review of the goals recently set by the City Council. James Troyer, Planning Director said staff will bring a report on the goals to the next meeting. * * * * * ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded Oaxaca,carried 5-0,to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �n ames R. Troyer, AICP • Secretary ' Approved: February 23, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes -4- February 9, 2011