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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Adjourned Meeting
June 23, 2004
Chairman Macias called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Commission to order at 7:25 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga
Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Cristine McPhail
and Rich Fletcher
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Donald Granger,Assistant Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, Dan
Coleman, Principal Planner; Flavio Nunez, Redevelopment Analyst; Joe
Stofa, Associate Engineer
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NEW BUSINESS
A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2004-00544-THE RELATED COMPANIES OF CALIFORNIA
- A request for the review of conceptual development plans for 65 condominium units on 8.9
acres of land in the General Commercial District (proposed land use amendment to Medium
Residential District) located on the north side of 9th Street, approximately 400 feet east of
Madrone Avenue-APN: 0207-262-18 (a portion) and 27.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, introduced the item and gave an overview of the Pre-Application
Review process.
Stan Smith, Josh LeBarge, and Steve Braun, developers for the proposed project, gave a
presentation of the project. Mr. Smith discussed the proposed 65-unit project,which would include a
mix of affordable units owned by the Redevelopment Agency that would be leased to tenants with
the remaining units being a for sale product. Mr. Smith indicated that his company has done
numerous affordable housing projects and has worked with Redevelopment Agencies in the past.
He pointed out that a couple of informal neighborhood meetings had occurred and the residents were
supportive of the project.
Donald Granger,Assistant Planner, asked the Commission to consider in its discussion the adjacent
land uses to the east and the approved 21-building industrial project to the south across 9th Street.
He asked the Commission to provide input about the potential General Plan Amendments the project
would need and how far the land use changes should extend.
Flavio Nunez, Redevelopment Analyst, noted that the proposed park site does not have secured
funding, and that financial resources for the park are approximately 3-5 years out. Mr. Nunez added
that Cask N' Cleaver has indicated it has no intention of leaving its present location.
Commissioner McNeil liked the project, felt the proposed density was appropriate, and asked staff if
the layout had adequate parking.
Mr. Granger responded that the layout has twice the amount of required guest parking.
Commission McNeil further stated that buildings fronting onto 9th Street would need to be angled in
order to provide visual interest. He noted that buildings plotted in a straight line would not be
acceptable.
Commissioner McPhail complimented the focal point at the entrance of the project and stressed the
need for a strong buffer to the east(industrial uses) and west(parking lot of Cask N' Cleaver). She
was unsure if residential is an optimal land use at the proposed location due to adjacent commercial
development to the west and industrial zoning to the south. She emphasized that intensified
landscaping and safe-site planning would be required.
Commissioner Fletcher supported the affordable housing project. He stressed the importance of
master planning the parcels to the east in order to ensure logical future development of those
parcels.
Commissioner Stewart indicated support of the affordable housing project at the proposed location.
She emphasized the need for master planning of adjacent parcels and noted the need for the project
to provide a direct connection to the proposed park site.
Chairman Macias echoed the comments of the other Commissioners. He thought the project was a
good concept for the location, noted the critical importance of master planning the adjacent parcels,
and stated that alternative layouts of the park site should be done in case the park site does not
come to fruition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respe full sub. fitted,
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72 La en,erson
Acting Secretary
PC Adjourned Minutes -2- June 23, 2004