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Home My WebLink About2009/07/08 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 8, 2009 Chairman Fletcher called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:05 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, Ray Wimberly, Lou Munoz ABSENT: Pam Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Adam Collier, Planning Technician; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; James Troyer, Planning Director • • : ♦ n ANNOUNCEMENTS • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Stewart absent), to approve the minutes of June 24, 2009. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00657 - BLAKE MIRAGLIA & JIMMY SEALE - Design Review of a proposed 3,700 square foot building and parking lot on 0.55 acre of land in the Mixed-Use District of Subarea 1 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan at the southwest corner ' of Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road - APN: 0207-113-23 and 24. Related files: Variance DRC2008-00462 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-01014. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(c) (Class 3 Exemption-New Construction). B. VARIANCE DRC2008-00462 - BLAKE MIRAGLIA & JIMMY SEALE - A variance request for reduced parking setback from 45 feet to 25 feet and building setback from 25 feet to 22 feet on Foothill Boulevard AND San Bernardino road and for a maximum height limit increase from 20 feet to a maximum of 26 feet due to an odd, triangular-shaped lot and grade changes in conjunction with Development Review DRC2007-00657 -APN: 0207-113-23 and 24. Related files: Development Review DRC2007-00657 and Uniform Sign Program DRC2008-01014. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) (Class 5 Exemption - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). C. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM DRC2008-01014- RC66 PLAZA LLC-A Uniform Sign Program for RC 66 Plaza. The application includes a monument sign and building identification signs at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road-APN:0207-113-23 and 24. Related files: Variance DRC2008-00462 and Development Review DRC2007-00657. Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. He reported receiving a few calls concerning the project's profitability but none of the callers objected to the project. He reviewed the amended conditions placed before the Commissioners for their review. He noted changes to conditions found on pages A,B,C-24 (conditions 2a, 4), on page 25 (condition 5a), on page 26 (condition 10) and page 35, two new conditions were added in the Public Maintenance Areas section of the Standard Conditions. He noted that the amended conditions appear in the final resolution for adoption. Chairman Fletcher asked for clarification of the meaning of"0100." Joe Stofa,Associate Engineer, confirmed it relates to a catch basin designed/rated for the possibility of a 100 year flood event. Vice Chairman Munoz asked about the tile used on the roof. Mr. Fowler confirmed that it will be barrel shaped tiles that are in keeping with other buildings in the immediate area. Chairman Fletcher asked for some elaboration on the landscape plans. Mr. Fowler noted that along San Bernardino Road, they plan to install artificial turf. He confirmed that the landscape design has been enhanced with additional trees and scored paving to conform to the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan. Blake Miraglia, 50855 Washington Street, La Quinta, stated he is the applicant. He thanked Mr. Fowler for his help and noted that they have been working on this project for 4 years. He noted it is a small and difficult lot and he asked for the approval of the Commission. Chairman Fletcher assented that it is a very visible property with its unusual triangular shape and . location and a difficult property to work with. He then opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no comment, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell remarked that she is pleased they are aware of conserving water/sustainability and installing artificial turf. She agreed the lot was a challenge and she offered her compliments to everyone for their good work on the project. Commissioner Wimberly thanked the applicant, architect, and staff for their work on this difficult location. He noted it is an entrance point for the City; that it will be very visible and he anticipates it will be a very nice development. Vice Chairman Munoz remarked that it is a good project; the applicant worked with the DRC and staff and the design evokes "old Foothill Boulevard" very well. He said he likes the project and the added details. He noted the applicant was very forthcoming and worked well with the DRC. Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 8, 2009 Chairman Fletcher noted that several Variances are part of the request, but that when he reviewed the application, it was apparent that they are needed and they are relatively minor and for short distances. He said it is a good project. ' Vice Chairman Munoz moved for approval. Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney, clarified that the motion is to approve all three applications: by resolution for the Development Review and Variance with the noted amended conditions, and by minute action for the Uniform Sign Program. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, to adopt the Resolutions of Approval for Development Review DRC2007-00657 and Variance DRC208-00462 with the noted amended conditions, and to approve the Uniform Sign Program by minute action. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: STEWART - carried . * * * * * D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL.USE PERMIT DRC2008-00802 - SCHEU STEEL - C. R. CARNEY ARCHITECTS -A proposal to develop a 61,141-square foot manufacturing/warehouse building on a property of 5.52 acres in the General Industrial District • (Subarea 1), located on the west side of Vineyard Avenue, south of 9th Street (8810 Vineyard Avenue). APN: 0207-271-49, 23 and 46. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2008-00441, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2008-00803. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts has been prepared for consideration. CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 2009, AND JUNE 24, 2009. Adam Collier, Planning Technician presented the staff report. He noted that the Lot Line Adjustment mentioned in the staff report was completed this week and therefore, the only resolution being considered is No. 09-24. Craig Scheu, 8830 Vineyard Avenue, stated he is the applicant. He thanked Mr. Collier and noted that he was very helpful and responsive throughout the application review. He noted that his company has been located in Rancho Cucamonga for 60 years and that this will serve to upgrade their company. He said they have also been developers in town for 40 years and that they still hold all of their properties. He said staff did a wonderful job. . Chairman Fletcher asked if this expansion would increase employment opportunities. Mr. Scheu said that they currently employ between 40 and 70 persons and that the expansion could allow them to increase up to 120 employees. Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Munoz commented that it is a good project and that he is glad to have a company in town that is taking advantage of the down construction market. He said they are giving themselves an opportunity and also increasing employment in the City. He said he looks forward to seeing the ' project and he appreciates their hard work. Commissioner Wimberly concurred and said he looks forward to their re-opening and the addition of new employees. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 8, 2009 Commissioner Howdyshell concurred and expressed excitement that a company can move forward in these challenging economic times. Chairman Fletcher remarked that Scheu is a good developer and employer. He said this project is good for the community and for business. Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Munoz, to adopt the Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00802 and to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: STEWART - carried . . . . . PUBLIC COMMENTS None . . . . . COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS James Troyer, Planning Director, reported that Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, has been named Employee of the Month and that he has helped the City obtain 14 million dollars in grants for housing,energy efficiency and infrastructure. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 4-0-1 (Stewart absent), to adjourn. Respectfully submitted,A James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: August 12, 2009 Planning.Commission Minutes -4- July 8, 2009