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Home My WebLink About2010/01/13 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting January 13, 2010 Chairman Fletcher 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, Lou Munoz, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary;James Troyer, Planning Director ANNOUNCEMENTS James Troyer, Planning Director, announced that after two years of work, copies of the 2010 Draft General Plan Update have been given to each of the Commissioners for their review in anticipation of the workshop scheduled for January 27, 2010. He encouraged the Commissioners to review it and that he would be readily available for any of their questions. He also mentioned that the City Council will be interviewing candidates on January 20th to fill the open seat on the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0, to approve the minutes of December 9, 2009. CONSENT CALENDAR A. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VINEYARD STREET, LOCATED NORTH OF SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (V-217) — CHIEN YEH — A request to vacate a portion of Vineyard Street, located north of San Bernardino Road -APN: 207-102-48, 208-091-56 and 208-091-57 Related File: SUBTT16510 Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried PUBLIC HEARINGS B. REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00283R-EL LOCO CANTINA&GRILL- A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval or in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider revocation or modification of the approved Conditional Use Permit. Located within the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), in the Masi Plaza at 11815 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0229-011-38. Related file: Entertainment Permit DRC2007-00284. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED C. REVIEW OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2007-00284R- EL LOCO CANTINA&GRILL- A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval or in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider revocation or modification of the approved and Entertainment Permit. Previously approved to allow live nightly entertainment and dancing within an existing restaurant. Located within the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7),in the Masi Plaza at 11815 Foothill Boulevard -APN: 0229-011-38. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED Chairman Fletcher noted that staff has requested a continuance on Items B and C to the regular meeting of February 10, 2010. He opened the public hearing for public comment. Seeing and hearing no comment, he asked for a motion concerning the continuance request for the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, to continue the public hearing for Review of Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00283R and Entertainment Permit DRC2007-00284R as requested to the February 10, 2010 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried D. REVIEW OF NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DRC2004-00326R - OMAHA JACKS -A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval or in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider revocation or modification of the approved Conditional Use Permit. Located within the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), in the Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A - APN: 0229-011-39. Related file: Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED E. REVIEW OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT REVIEW- DRC2004-00327R-OMAHA JACKS -A public hearing to examine the business operation to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with the conditions of approval or in a manner which is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. The Planning Commission will consider revocation or modification of the approved Entertainment Permit. Located within the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), in the Masi Plaza at 11837 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A -APN: 0229-011-39. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 13, 2010 Chairman Fletcher noted that staff has requested a continuance on Items D and E to the regular meeting of February 10, 2010. He opened the public hearing for public comment. Seeing and hearing no comment, he asked for a motion concerning the continuance request for the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Howdyshell, to continue the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00326R and Entertainment Permit DRC2004-00327R to the regular meeting of February 10, 2010. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried . . . . . NEW BUSINESS F. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00557 AND REPLOTTING OF TRACT 16227-1 - MERITAGE HOMES - The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 52 single-family lots including the addition of a new plan (Plan 3154) to the re-plotting and development of previously approved Tract 16227-1 in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard, east of the Southern California Edison Corridor. Related files: Development Review DRC2008-00064, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16227 and Development Review DRC2005- 00986. Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse#88082915 and#98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Fletcher asked if the applicant would like to comment. Peter Vanek, Meritage Homes, said they are excited about the addition of a new product and that they look forward to keeping their momentum and move forward with the development. Chairman Fletcher commented that the request is due to the changes in the economy. He asked how much of the current homebuyer market is seeking single-story homes as opposed to two-story homes. Mr. Vanek said that the market always calls for single-story homes but that larger homes also sell well Commissioner Howdyshell noted that there are only six single-story homes indicated in this plot plan. She reported that she is in favor of single-story homes because there are many people that would stay in the City if they could have one and they want them. She said she would like to see more of them. Commissioner Wimberly asked what their target demographic is for this development. He asked if there are some people that would choose to move from larger homes to a single-story home. Mr. Vanek reported that these homes are more for the "move-up" buyer and that is the typical market for this area. Planning Commission Minutes -3- January 13, 2010 Chairman Fletcher opened the floor for public comment. Seeing and hearing none, closed the comment period. • Commissioner Wimberly said he is happy that staff and the applicant could work out some changes on this project and that he recommended they move forward. Commissioner Howdyshell said she is happy to see the builder come and enhance the inventory of homes with new construction. She said this is a good thing to occur in difficult economic times. Vice Chairman Munoz said the applicant worked well with the DRC and that the homes have good elevations and articulation. He added that he is glad they decided to scale down their homes and to go ahead and build now. He said he is pleased with the project. Chairman Fletcher said the applicant made some good project changes for economic reasons and that he is glad they are moving forward. He said it's a good thing if they can sell bigger homes for more money. He added that the Commission would like to see more single-story homes. He noted that when this project was originally approved years ago, developers were only building two-story homes. He said there is a requirement now for a minimum of 10% of the homes built should be single-story designs. He added that the Commission would probably prefer 15% or more single- story homes. He noted that many older residents prefer to move out of two-story homes to single- story homes. He asked the Commission and staff to keep this in mind for future developments. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, to adopt the resolution approving the Development Design Review DRC2009-00557. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried • G. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00413-STANTEC CONSULTING-COMERICA BANK- A request to construct a 3,982 square foot retail bank with a drive thru at an existing retail center within the Industrial Park District, Subarea 7, located at 12035 Foothill Boulevard- APN- 0229-023-05. On January 24, 2007 a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Fletcher asked if the final recommended color for the roof was chosen for consistency with the existing development. Mr. Fowler said that is correct. Yvonne Buan stated she is the architect for the project. She said they worked with Mr. Fowler and the DRC and have tried to comply with their requests. She said her clients are hoping for approval. Chairman Fletcher opened the podium for public comment. Ed Dietl asked if this is the historic property on the corner of Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 13, 2010 • Vice Chairman Munoz assured him that this property is located to the southeast of the historic home and that the turn lane for access to this property is already in existence. Chairman Fletcher closed the public comment period. Commissioner Howdyshell thanked staff and the DRC•for their hard work. She said the exterior of the building is attractive and she likes it. Commissioner Wimberly said the applicant and staff did a fantastic job in coming,to terms with all of the requirements. He said he looks forward to seeing the completed development. Vice Chairman Munoz concurred. He said there was a good team effort with the architect and the project manager. He said what we see today is a culmination of that joint effort. He thanked Mr. Fowler for his help in making that happen. Chairman Fletcher said the project is nice and attractive. He said it is good to see new construction and businesses. Motion: Moved by Munoz seconded by Wimberly, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Development Review DRC2009-00413. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE • ABSENT: NONE - carried • DIRECTOR'S REPORTS H. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS James Troyer, Planning Director, presented the staff report and explained that the reason for the discussion regarding appointments to the Design Review Committee(DRC) and the Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) was prompted by Commissioner Stewart's retirement. He noted that the City Council will be conducting interviews on January 20th to fill her vacant Commission seat. He noted she was the regular appointed member to the DRC and an Alternate on the TAC. He noted that currently, Vice Chairman Munoz is a regular member of the DRC and Ray Wimberly has been serving as Alternate. Commissioner Howdyshell nominated Commissioner Wimberly for the position on the DRC. Vice Chairman Munoz concurred and mentioned that Commissioner Wimberly has spent a great deal of time observing and that he has not missed any meetings; he has earned his place and he (Vice Chairman Munoz) appreciates his input at these meetings. Chairman Fletcher noted that Commissioner Wimberly has expressed his willingness to fill this position. He remarked that the DRC is very important in the process and that staff is well trained and they look after the City well and they also mentor well. The Commissioners concurred. Chairman Fletcher raised the question of the Alternate seat on the DRC. He said he would be willing to fill in until a new person could be installed. Mr. Troyer commented that they should probably have a solid Alternate for the DRC. • Planning Commission Minutes -5- January 13, 2010 Vice Chairman Munoz remarked that it is a very difficult position to jump into; there is a learning curve. He suggested Commissioner Howdyshell act as the Alternate to the DRC. Commissioner Howdyshell indicated she would be willing to serve. The Commission unanimously concurred. Mr. Troyer suggested the Alternate position on the TAC be held open until after the new Commissioner is installed. The Commission unanimously concurred. PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS • Chairman Fletcher commented that development has slowed down with the economy but that staff should continue to be diligent in the planning process and "hold the developers' feet to the fire" if necessary to maintain the City's high standards. Chairman Fletcher also expressed appreciation for receiving a copy of the draft General Plan prior to the workshop. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Munoz, carried 4-0, to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 'James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: January 27, 2010 • Planning Commission Minutes -6- January 13, 2010