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Home My WebLink About2007/02/28 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES I Regular Meeting February 28, 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, Rich Macias, Lou Munoz, Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart • ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Rebecca Coleman, Office Specialist II; Kevin Ennis,Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Assistant Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director; . . . . . ANNOUNCEMENTS James Troyer, Planning Director, introduced Pei-Ming Chou,Associate Planner. He noted that she specializes as a Historic Preservation planner and will be working on our historic preservation projects. He also congratulated Mike Smith for his promotion to Associate Planner. • 1# R APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by McPhail, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent), to approve the workshop minutes of December 5, 2006. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by McPhail,carried 3-0-1-1 (Macias absent, Fletcher abstain), to approve the minutes of January 24, 2007. CONSENT CALENDAR A. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE REVIEW — INLAND EMPIRE REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY — A request to quitclaim a Storm Drain Easement at the Inland Empire Regional Compost Facility, located at 12645 Sixth Street, being replaced by a Storm Drain Easement with an alignment avoiding new structures. APN: 229-283-61. Related file: DRC2003-00097. B. SUMMARY VACATION OF HYSSOP DRIVE NORTH OF ITS CUL-DE-SAC TERMINUS, NORTH OF SIXTH STREET(V-206)-A request to find the summary vacation of Hyssop Drive, generally located 680 feet to 1,000 feet north of Sixth Street, in conformance with the General Plan -APN: 229-271-29, 35, and 43. C. SUMMARY VACATION OF EIGHTH STREET, SOUTH OF THE A.T.& S.F. RAILROAD AND EAST OF THE 1-15 FREEWAY (V-207) - A request to find the summary vacation of Eighth Street, generally located adjacent to and East of the 1-15 Freeway about 220 plus feet, in conformance with the General Plan - APN: 229-271-29, 35, and 43. Related file: DRC2005-00683. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, to adopt the Consent Calendar items A, B,and C. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: MACIAS, - carried . . . . . PUBLIC HEARINGS D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17343-JONES COVEY GROUP: A request to subdivide a parcel of 2.99 acres into 4 parcels in the Very Low Residential District(.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre),with Equestrian Overlay District, located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, about 600 feet west of Haven Avenue -APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Variance DRC2005-00443. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E. VARIANCE DRC2005-00443-JONES COVEY GROUP: A request to reduce the minimum lot depth standard to less than 200 feet in the Very Low Residential District(.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, approximately 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28; Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17343. Mike Smith,Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He noted that the resolutions of approval have been modified to strike Paragraph 4d. He said the paragraph is no longer relevant because of the recent changes in State Law regarding findings of de minimus impact for the project. Chairman Stewart asked the Commission for questions. Hearing none, she opened the public hearing. Bob Christie, 22345 Sheffield Drive, Moreno Valley, stated he represents the Jones Covey Group for the project. He had no further comment. Vice Chairman Fletcher commented that the applicant had a little difficulty getting through the Design Review and Trails Committee, but that he believed the original request of the applicant to reduce the number of lots from 4 to 3 would place undo hardship on the applicant. He said in this instance, the variance makes sense and is appropriate. Hearing and seeing no further comment, Chairman Stewart closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by McPhail, to adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17343 and Variance DRC2005-00443 with the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: MACIAS - carried . . . . . Planning Commission Minutes -2- February 28, 2007 F. MODIFICATION OF NON-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00256- ART RODRIGUEZ AND ASSOCIATES (on behalf of Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.)-A request to modify an approved Conditional Use Permit by adding entertainment consisting of karaoke, a solo singer, small band, and disk jockey performances for an El Torito restaurant of about 7,200 square feet in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway-APN: 0229-021-58. Related Files: Entertainment Permit DRC2006-00816,Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17077, Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. G. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2006-00816 - ART RODRIGUEZ AND ASSOCIATES (on behalf of Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.) - A request to provide entertainment consisting of karaoke, a solo singer, small band, and disk jockey performances for an El Torito restaurant of about 7,200 square feet (pending construction) in the Regional Related Commercial District, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway-APN: 0229-021-58. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00256,Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17077, and Preliminary Review DRC2005-00020. This project is categorically exempt from, the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Mike Smith,Associate Planner, presented the staff report. He reported that with further analysis and with the recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney, Kevin Ennis,two additional conditions are proposed for the project. He indicated the applicant has reviewed the conditions and they have also been placed in front of the Commissioners for their review. He added that the first condition reflects the hours of operation for the business, which follow the requested hours shown in the applicant's letter detailing their business operation. He noted the second condition points out that the entertainment is an accessory to the restaurant use and therefore a full food menu is'to be offered at all hours that entertainment is provided. Chairman Stewart opened the public hearing. Peter Impala, 709 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, stated he represents Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. He commented that their original filing did not include the alcohol license and that is why they had to come back to the Commission. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if this location is a corporate operation or a franchise. He also asked when they are expected to open for business. Mr. Impala stated they are corporately owned. He noted they had big delays with the licensing but that they are on track now and in the process of framing their building. He said they expect to open in 5 months time. Chairman Stewart noted for the benefit of the students in the audience that this applicant had to wait 2 years for their alcohol permits. Candyce Hughes, 11831 Tinore Drive, asked if the noise levels of the karaoke entertainment would be in violation of the noise ordinance. Chairman Stewart responded and stated that because of this business is in the commercial area, the use and noise levels will be acceptable. Hearing and seeing no further comment,she closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz stated the project application is straightforward and he looks forward to the opening of the restaurant. He moved approval. Planning Commission Minutes -3- February 28, 2007 Commissioner McPhail agreed and stated the area is appropriate for this type of entertainment in conjunction with the restaurant use. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by McPhail, to adopt the Resolutions of approval as amended for Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00256 and Entertainment Permit DRC12006-00816. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried R R R k f H. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00327 - BONNEY ARCHITECTS - A proposed master plan for the phased expansion of an existing church to include a 8,287 square foot fellowship hall, a 5,285 square foot sanctuary, and demolition of an existing fellowship hall on 1.52 acres of land in the Medium Residential district, located at 8619 Baker Avenue-APN: 0207-132-53. Related File: Tree Removal Permit DRC2005-00328. This item action is categorically exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-fill Development. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED. Chairman Stewart noted that unless someone was in the audience that wished to speak on this item, she would not open the public hearing because a continuance has been requested to an unspecified date. Hearing no comment, she asked the Commission to continue the item. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS I. PROGRESS REPORT ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-45 AND ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 91-03 - MARGARITA BEACH James Troyer, Planning Director reported that the business has closed. He recommended the report be received and filed by the secretary and that no further reports would be needed. Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary received and filed the report. . . . . . J. ORAL REPORT ON THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Chairman Stewart announced that this item was of significant interest to Commissioner Macias and because he was unable to attend tonight's meeting, she suggested they postpone the presentation to a later date. . . . . . PUBLIC COMMENTS None . . . . . COMMISSION BUSINESS None Planning Commission Minutes -4- February 28, 2007 • ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 4-0-1 (Macias absent), to adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, mes R. Troyer, AICP ecretary Approved: March 28, 2007 • 1 Planning Commission Minutes -5- February 28, 2007