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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/12/08 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting December 8, 2004 Vice Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Larry McNiel, Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart ABSENT: Rich Macias STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Emily Wimer, Associate Planner OLD BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW- DRC2004-01072-ABUNDANT LIVING CHURCH-The review of a church facility to include 180,000 square feet of worship space, classrooms, and offices on 29 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7) located on the northeast comer of Civic Center Drive and Red Oak Street - APN: 0208-352-86, and 93. Related File: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00576. Commissioner Fletcher recused himself due to the proximity of the project to his business. Jim DiCamillo,Architect, WLC Architects, presented the project in summary to the Commission. He stated that after speaking with staff and submitting the project on the timeline for a Conditional Use Permit, they decided that additional feedback from the Commission would be helpful as the project was receiving comments from staff. Susanto Augustiadi, project manager, provided a 3-dimension model of the project for the Commission to review including all buildings, points of access, and plaza areas. He explained that the main entry was redesigned since the previous project submittal. He noted one large oak tree would be relocated on site and used as a focal point in the entryway. Pastor Diego also explained that it has taken the church years of planning, and now they are ready to formally submit the application to the Planning Department. Because the timing is very important, he said they decided to submit the Conditional Use Permit application as well as the Pre Application Review. Emily Wimer, Associate Planner, reiterated to the Commission that the applicant submitted for a Conditional Use Permit with the Pre Application Review; therefore, staff is also in the process of preparing a comprehensive list of design and technical issues that will need to be addressed by the applicant. She also explained to the Commission that the project was originally submitted as a Pre-Application Workshop two years ago, with a conceptual layout and site plan only. She said no elevations were submitted at that time. Staff listed three main concerns as follows: 1. Neighborhood compatibility is an issue when considering the size of the development. The proposed project will completely build out the remaining 33.50 acres within the block. Buffering the proposed project is necessary. Grading, fencing, and landscaping can assist in buffering other uses and projects in the neighborhood. The sports field location will be critical to the layout of the entire project. The concern is with balls and or children going into the street. 2. Traffic mitigation is a concern for a project of this size. Traffic engineering staff reviewed the proposed use and can support the traffic numbers but will further study the access points on and off the site. They would like to see all entries to the property align with the existing adjacent streets. Access on Red Oak Street is questionable, and may not be the best-suited entry for the site. Engineering staff has also identified potential access issues on Red Oak Street and White Oak Avenue, including line of sight issues in the landscaping in the public right of way due to the curve of the street. 3. Architecture is also important with a site this large. The type of architecture is flexible; however, the details and accents, including mass and form of the building,will be critical. Because of the mass of scale and closeness to Red Oak Street, this elevation must be treated carefully. All entries should be upgraded, and include additional detail with accents of wrought iron, stonework, and arched entries. Commissioner Stewart was not as concerned about the sport field location and suggested working with wrought iron fencing facing Red Oak Street. She also liked the concept of relocating the large Oak tree into the center of the turnabout as a focal point. Commissioner Stewart believed the project is heading in the right direction. Commissioner McPhail stated that she was in agreement with the need for buffering around the site and wanted to make sure that there is a large buffer from the ball field to the street. She liked the pedestrian walkways. Vice Chairman McNeil was concerned with the distance from the parking area to the main sanctuary and said he would like to see the parking tied closer to the building. He suggested that the ball field be relocated to the southeast corner of the site and the parking be dispersed closer to the main sanctuary. In closing, Brad Buller, City Planner, summarized the thoughts of the Commissioners along with staff and Engineering comments. Generally the applicant was given the green light to proceed with the project keeping in mind the issues that the Commission spoke of as well. # f t4Y PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Res' -- Ily sub 'tted, / Brad Buller Secretary Approved: January 12, 2005 PC Adjourned Minutes -2- December 8, 2004