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Home My WebLink About2010/04/28 - Minutes - PC-HPC • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting April 28, 2010 Chairman Fletcher called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:20p.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: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Donald Granger, Senior Planner Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Cathy Morris, Planning Specialist; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith,Associate Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director; Barbara Tuncay, Assistant Planner; Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner;Valerie Victorino, Planning Secretary; Gail Elwood, Office Specialist II, Malia Akana, Office Specialist I Also present were members of the consulting team from Hogle-Ireland: Laura Stetson and Sam Gennawey and members of the consulting team from Bon-Terra: Jennifer Marks and Joan Kelly, ANNOUNCEMENTS None . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent), to approve the minutes of April 14, 2010. • PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2010 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DRC2007-00867 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DRC2007-00869-THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-The City has completed the Draft 2010 General Plan Update and a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report(DPEIR)(State Clearinghouse Number 2000061027). The Draft 2010 General Plan Update, the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report, the Mitigation Monitoring Program and the Facts and Findings to support the Statement of Overriding Considerations will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing and a recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The Project Area is the City and its Sphere of Influence, which encompass 24,442 gross acres in southwestern San Bernardino County. The Project Area is surrounded by developed municipalities to the west, south, and east; including the cities of Upland, Ontario, and Fontana, and a large area of unincorporated San Bernardino County to the east and north. The northernmost portion of the Project Area is adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest. The Project is a comprehensive update of the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, which serves as a long-range policy document that guides the development of the City. The 2010 General Plan Update includes a comprehensive Implementation Plan, which establishes actions the City will pursue to implement the goals of the General Plan Update over the course of its 15 to 20 year projected horizon. The General Plan Update contains the following elements, which are referred to therein as "Chapters": 1) Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources; 2) Community Mobility; 3) Economic Development; 4) Community Services; 5) Resource Conservation; 6) Public Facilities and Infrastructure; and 7) Public Health and Safety. A Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) has been prepared for the Project. The Planning Commission will consider the DPEIR, the report and recommendation from staff, and public input before making a recommendation on the Project and the DPEIR to the City Council. The recommendation of the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action and the date of the public hearing before City Council will be separately noticed. James Troyer, Planning Director presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation which is on file. He thanked City Council for their approval of the RFP and their support. He noted the Planning Commission has played a large role in the project from the beginning and they played a part in many of the community events and workshops. He thanked the departments for their review of chapters and providing technical comments and input. He thanked the consulting team from Hogle-Ireland, specifically noting Sam Gennawey's innovation and energy that he brought during the public outreach. He thanked the historic groups for their input and the Planning Department staff for their participation in reviewing chapters, editing, conducting Roadshows and attending the various meetings and functions along the way. Commissioner Howdyshell congratulated everyone for their hard work. She noted that staff worked well beyond 8 hour days and did this special project on top of their regular work load; it is a phenomenal report. Commissioner Wimberly agreed and thanked staff for making it all come together. Commissioner Oaxaca asked if Council will adopt the EIR and if the current document incorporates findings related to the pending approval of the Housing Element. He asked if the Housing Element would come back to the Planning Commission for review. James Troyer, Planning Director, noted that the EIR is scheduled to go to Council on May 19, 2010 provided the Commission forwards their recommendation for approval to the Council. He added that the Housing Element is on a quick track to be adopted soon after the adoption of the General Plan Planning Commission Minutes -2- April 28, 2010 • • and EIR. He noted the HCD made final comments and that the findings and mitigation measures will cover any impacts generated by the Housing Element. Commissioner Oaxaca observed that the few letters staff received regarding the EIR were almost in form letter format and very general, indicating that a really good job was done. He said it is a hallmark of success for public outreach and that all of those comments were included in the final document. He said everyone can be proud of the fantastic job. He noted that the General Plan is the most important thing produced by a City every 10 years. He expressed his thanks and appreciation. Chairman Fletcher commented on the public outreach and said that he could not recall a process as intense or extensive in reaching the public. He said staff and the consultants did an excellent job. He asked if the consultants would like to comment. Laura Stetson, Hog le-lreland remarked that they believe they discovered not just the soul, but the spirit of the City in this process. She remarked how outstanding support staff, Lois Schrader and Valerie Victorino have been in this process. She thanked everyone for their efforts and opportunity • to do this project. Chairman Fletcher expressed his appreciation for their hard work. Mr. Troyer noted that before the Commissioners was a copy of the revised resolution containing minor corrections, a new comment letter from the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection and a minor change to page LU-32 of the General Plan Update text. He noted that many of the policies mentioned in the letter are policies we already do and any others are being reviewed. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. • Ed Dietl thanked staff who worked so hard. He remarked that there were many late meetings. He said the best part of the plan is that it makes a provision for Historic Districts. He thanked Sam Gennawey for his great work. Seeing and hearing no additional remarks he closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Howdyshell, to determine that the PEIR is adequate for certification and forward the recommendation to the City Council to certify the PEIR for the General Plan Update, to recommend the City Council approve the General Plan Update DRC2007-00867 and that the City Council make the findings and conclusions as contained in the Resolution for the Facts and Findings and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: MUNOZ - carried PUBLIC COMMENTS None • A 1r1 £ f Planning Commission Minutes -3- April 28, 2010 COMMISSION BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent), to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:50 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, J es R. Troyer, AICP� Secretary Approved: May 12, 2010 I Planning Commission Minutes -4- April 28, 2010