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Home My WebLink About2007/10/10 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting October 10, 2007 Chairman Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Stewart then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Pam Stewart; Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Denise Sink, Office Specialist II; James Troyer, Planning Director; Tabe Van der Zwaag, Assistant Planner; Larry Henderson, Principle Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS None • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 5-0-0 to approve the minutes of September 26, 2007. CONSENT CALENDAR None PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT - DRC2005-00523-CREATIVE DESIGN ASSOCIATES-A request to change the Development District Map from Medium Residential to Low-Medium Residential to bring the site into conformance with the General Plan, located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, 0202-131-61 and 62. Related files: Development Review DRC2005-00250, Minor Exception DRC2005-00522, Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00521 and Preliminary Review DRC2004-00331. This action will be forwarded to the City Council for final action and the date of the Public Hearing before City Council will be separately noticed. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17444-CREATIVE -,44 ::_,- DESIGN ASSOCIATES-A request to subdivide 2.17 acres for the purpose of creating a 13 unit condominium development in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre). However, a Development District Amendment has also been submitted that would amend the designation to Low-Medium residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The project is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street-APN: 202-131-27, 61 and 62. Related Files: Development Review DRC2005-00250, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00523, Minor Exception DRC2005-00522, Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00521 and Preliminary Review DRC2004-00331. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00250 - CREATIVE DESIGN ASSOCIATES - A request to develop a 13 unit detached condominium project on 2.17 in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre). However, a Development District Amendment has also been submitted that would amend the designation to Low-Medium residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). The project is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street-APN: 202-131-27, 61 and 62. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map 17444, Development District Amendment DRC2005-00523, Minor Exception DRC2005-00522, Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00521 and Preliminary Review DRC2004-00331. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman Stewart opened the public hearing. Eric Chen, 17528 E. Rowland Street, City of Industry, remarked that staff did a good job and that he concurs with the resolution and conditions for the project. Chairman Stewart closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz commented that this is a good development, that the applicant came to Design Review twice and that they resolved the concerns of the committee. He noted the development has some nice amenities and ample parking. He moved for approval. Commissioner Howdyshell complimented the applicant and stated that the development looks good. She remarked that the neighbors are in favor of the development and that the current vacant site is an eyesore. Commissioner Wimberly concurred. Vice Chairman Fletcher remarked that it is a nice project of condominiums with a reduced density. He noted the detached units are attractive. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts and the resolutions approving Environmental Assessment and Development District Amendment—DRC2005-00523, DRC2005 00250, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried Planning Commission Minutes -2- October 10, 2007 D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18544- OPUS WEST -A request to divide one parcel into three parcels on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Arrow Route-APN:0208-341- 15. Related File: Development Review DRC2007-00244. Staff has prepared a Mitigated I Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00244 - OPUS WEST - A review of an application for the office project (including a Uniform Sign Program)comprised of one 4-story, 140,138 square foot building with a CUP for incidental retail (up to 20 percent)and a single-story retail building of 16,000 square feet including a shared parking analysis to allow up to 9,600 square feet as restaurant use,and a bank with a drive thru of 5,000 square feet, on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Arrow Route-APN: 0208-341-15. Related File: •Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18544. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Jeff Hill, representing Opus West, 2020 Main Street, Suite 800, Irvine said he worked with staff on the project over the last 6 months and it turned out well. Chairman Stewart opened the public hearing and seeing/hearing no further comment, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Howdyshell commented that the esthetics of the project enhances the area, particularly the courtyard. Commissioner Munoz noted that the developer worked very hard. He said the project is well designed and that he is hopeful for a major corporation to move into the building and bring more jobs to the area. Vice Chairman Fletcher said it is a nice project and a good addition to the City. He noted the applicant worked long and hard and that this project is a good example of how a project got better because of the process. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly to adopt the Environmental Assessment and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18544, Environmental Assessment and Development Review and Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00244. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE • - carried w + w e PUBLIC COMMENTS None * ** * * COMMISSION BUSINESS ' James Troyer, Planning Director, announced a special workshop for the Commissioners on November 1, related to landscape/water conservation. Planning Commission Minutes -3- October 10, 2007 He,noted that the Commission attended training for Planning Commissioners at UCLA extension. w w w w w ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Fletcher seconded by Howdyshell carried 5-0 to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: October 24, 2007 • • Planning Commission Minutes -4- October 10, 2007