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Home My WebLink About2009/09/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 9, 2009 Chairman Fletcher called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 8:00 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, ABSENT: Pam Stewart; Ray Wimberly STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Correa, Assistant Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; James Troyer, Planning Director; Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS I ., APPROVAL OF.MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 3-0-2 (Stewart, Wimberly absent), to approve the minutes of August 12, 2009. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00219 - KEYSTONE RESTAURANT GROUP- A request to construct a 1,761 square foot restaurant with a drive-thru window, car service dining and a 774 square foot outdoor eating area on an existing 27,240 square foot site that is a part of a previously approved 7.01 acre master planned development in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue-APN: 0229- 341-20. Related file: Minor Exception DRC2009-00435. On January 28, 2004, a mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16282. 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. An Air Quality Study was completed which found that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment. Tabe van der Zwaag presented the staff report and gave a brief Powerpoint presentation and noted that page A-19 of the resolution in the agenda packet reflects a change in that Condition#3 is being deleted. He commented that the applicant hired a traffic engineer to determine if more parking could be gained from the shared area from the hotel if needed. • Commissioner Howdyshell clarified that path of the traffic flow on the site. Paul Lee, President of the Keystone Restaurant Group thanked the Commission and staff and said he is available for questions. Commissioner Howdyshell remarked that she likes the development proposal. Mr. Lee said they try to make it easy for people spend their money and we give them food in return. Chairman Fletcher confirmed there is no indoor seating for dining. Mr. Lee said that is correct and that this concept is very popular even in areas where more severe weather, such as Texas is possible. He said their busiest location is in Victorville followed by Apple Valley. He noted they have learned some things with outdoor dining such as the problem of high noise levels near freeways. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell approved of the new concept. Chairman Fletcher said it is good to have new businesses and that he is familiar with the Sonic model/business concept. Vice Chairman Munoz commented that it is a good project and the applicants were open to suggestions from the Design Review Committee. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney noted that their motion should include the changes to the conditions (strike Condition #3) as presented by staff, and that the Minor Exception is under the purview of the Planning Director and not the Commission. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 3-0-2(Stewart,Wimberly absent)to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00219 with the amended conditions as presented by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: STEWART, WIMBERLY - carried B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00402 — FRANK AN - Design Review of a proposed retail commercial center consisting of 3 buildings totaling 51,940 square feet on 4.67 acres of land within the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan located along the west side of Etiwanda Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 0227-221-08. Related File: SUBTPM18535. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18535-FRANK AN -A request to subdivide 4.67 acres of land into 3 parcels for commercial purposes in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4) within the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located along the west side of Etiwanda Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 0227-221- 08. Related File: Development Review DRC2007-00402. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 9, 2009 Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for Consideration. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED. Chairman Fletcher noted that a continuance has been requested to the October 14, 2009 meeting Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell 3-0-2 (Stewart, Wimberly absent), to continue the public hearing to the October 14, 2009 meeting as requested. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: STEWART, WIMBERLY - carried D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00274 - OKAWA SUSHI AND GRILL-A request to modify Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00025 for new business hours and to allow live nightly entertainment in an existing restaurant use at 8158 Day Creek Boulevard,#100, in the Regional Related Office/Commercial District - APN: 0229-021-71. Related Files: and Entertainment Permit DRC2008-00275. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities). E. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2009-00275 - OKAWA SUSHI AND GRILL - A request to allow live nightly entertainment and dancing within an existing restaurant at 8158 Day Creek Boulevard, #100, in the Regional Related Office/Commercial District - APN: 0229-021-71. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00274 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2007- 00025. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California I Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities). Daniel Correa, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Munoz asked what type of entertainment has been requested. Mr. Correa said live music, rhythm and blues, jazz, a DJ. He said no punk or hard rock will be allowed. He added that there is no intention on the part of the applicant to put in a dance floor. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney noted Page D&E 18, Condition #6 of the resolution which lists the entertainment. Chairman Fletcher clarified that the closing time would be 2:00 a.m. and the entertainment stops at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Correa confirmed that the existing hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Vice Chairman Munoz asked where the tables and chairs go during the dancing. Mr. Correa explained that they will be pushed to the wall in the area of the Sushi Bar. He said the Fire Department reviewed the plan. Chairman Fletcher asked if other businesses in the complex have similar hours. Mr. Correa noted that Red Robin is open until 11:00 p.m. and that Harry's is open until 2:00 a.m. Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 9, 2009 • Cho Sungkun, owner of Okawa Sushi and Grill commented that these are tough business times and the customers want entertainment and he would like to make them happy. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Dan Derrick, stated he is a regular customer at Okawa Sushi and Grill and stated that he supports the application and that he knows the owner to be truthful. John Wood, also a customer, stated he is a friend of the owner and that business is slow. He said the owner runs a respectful business and serves good food. Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell commented that businesses deserve an opportunity to expand and customers enjoy entertainment. She said it was a good report by staff. Vice Chairman Munoz remarked that these are tough economic times. He said he is willing to support the request and he concurred that the food is good there. He remarked that they will keep an eye on the space and the entertainment use. Chairman Fletcher concurred it is a tough economy and there is lots of competition for business out there. He said this is a good location, there are no adjoining residential uses and that he has no problem with the request. Motion: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Munoz 3-0-2 (Stewart, Wimberly absent), to adopt the Resolution amending Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00274 and approving Entertainment Permit DRC2009-00275 as presented by staff. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: STEWART, WIMBERLY - carried * * * * * DIRECTOR'S REPORTS F. A 6-MONTH PROGRESS REPORT OF THE BUSINESS OPERATION RELATED TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00283-EL LOCO CANTINA(FORMERLY FELIPE'S), located in the Masi Plaza at 11815 Foothill Boulevard in the Industrial Park District(Subarea 7) -APN: 0229-011-38. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 00-44 and Entertainment Permit DRC2007-00284, G. A 6-MONTH PROGRESS REPORT OF THE BUSINESS OPERATION RELATED TO ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2007-00284-EL LOCO CANTINA(FORMERLY FELIPE'S), located in the Masi Plaza at 11815 Foothill Boulevard in the Industrial Park District(Subarea 7) -APN: 0229-011-38. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 00-44 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00283. Daniel Correa, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Vice Chairman Munoz recommended the Commission receive and file the report. He said he is pleased with the progress achieved with the business. He said to keep up the good work. Chairman Fletcher stated he appreciates the owners' efforts to comply. Planning Commission Minutes -4- September 9, 2009 The secretary received and filed the report. « « « . « PUBLIC COMMENTS None . « « . . COMMISSION BUSINESS Chairman Fletcher commented that fees for a Minor Development Review sometimes are nearly half the cost of as the proposed development. He indicated this is excessive and that the fees for minor development should be reviewed and/or streamlined and that if it is simple, it should be streamlined. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated the fees are being reviewed and staff is in the process of streamlining. He said more is being reviewed at the counter. He said they are looking at the amount of work involved in relation to the fees being charged. • ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 3-0-2 (Stewart, Wimberly absent) to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. I Respectfully submitted, • ames R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: October 14, 2009 I Planning Commission Minutes -5- September 9, 2009 •