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' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 26, 2000
Chairman McNiel 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 Chamber at Rancho
Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman
McNiel then led in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart,
Peter Tolstoy
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Kevin Ennis,
Assistant City Attorney; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, Dan James, Senior Civil
Engineer; Lisa Kuschel, Planning Aide; Brent Le Count, Associate Planner,
Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission
Secretary; Associate Planner, Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner; Rudy Zeledon,
Assistant Planner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-51 - AMETHYST
ESTATES L.P.-The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for Tentative
Tract map 16026 consisting of 18 single family lots on 11.3 acres of land in the Very-Low
Residential District (0-2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Amethyst Avenue,
north of Valley View Street - APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: Tentative Tract 16026,
Variance 99-01, and Pre-Application Review 99-01.
Chairman McNiel asked if anyone would like Item A pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Cindy Parlier, 9494 Valley View Street, Rancho Cucamonga, requested that the item be pulled.
Chairman McNiel invited public comment.
Ms. Parlier stated that she lives to the south of the tract and the developer has been working with
her to arrive at an agreement regarding the placement of the trail. She submitted a letter requesting
' removal of a tract map condition requiring construction of a trail on her property. She said that the
plan for the community trail had been revised since the project began and she asked that the trail
not be put in on her parkway as she feared her property would be subject to flooding if the
landscaping she installed is removed. She thought it should not be necessary to build this trail
because it was her understanding there was money available to finish the Demens Trail. She asked
that the Commission remove the condition.
Brad Buller, City Planner, reported that the trail is a conditioned to be installed in connection with the
tract approval and tonight's action was merely to consider design review of the houses. He said
tonight's meeting was not the proper forum for revaluation of the trail.
Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, indicated the City's Master Plan of Trails has not changed since
it was adopted and had always planned to have a trail on the west side of Amethyst Avenue north
of Hillside Avenue. He commented that City staff is working closely with the Flood Control District
regarding the Demens Trail. He noted that Supervisor Mikels supports the trail and the City is in the
process of securing a Consultant to work on the design of the trail. He recalled that when the tract
was originally approved, the Planning Commission asked that the developer continue the trail on the
west side of Amethyst Avenue along Ms. Par lier's property on an interim basis but that the Demens
Trail would be the ultimate solution. He indicated staff would not object to removing the condition
on the tract because of the proposed Demens Trail. He noted that riders have to exit onto Valley
View Street to go south of the site.
Mr. Buller asked if deletion of the trail at Ms. Parlier's property would require an amendment to the
tract map or if the condition was written in such a way that staff could administratively delete the
requirement at this time.
Dan James, Deputy City Engineer, did not recall that the tract map conditions allow for administrative
ability to eliminate the trail.
Commissioner Mannerino did not feel the Commission could remove that condition with approval of
the Design Review for the tract map.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked if equestrian riders will go along the channel and then dump onto
Amethyst Avenue. He noted that some of the trail is completed along Hillside Road.
Commissioner Mannerino did not believe the Commission could make a decision regarding the trail
this evening because that was not on the agenda but he suggested that staff meet with Ms. Parlier
to address her concems.
Mr. Buller observed that the Trails Master Plan still shows the trail along the west side of Amethyst
Avenue. He acknowledged that the property owner does not want the trail and the developer would
prefer not to construct it but felt the Master Plan would need to be changed.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt the Trails Committee should look at the situation again.
Mr. Coleman indicated it was the Commission's desire to provide the trail on an interim basis until
the Demens Trail is constructed.
Commissioner Mannerino questioned what the Riding Club would like.
Mr. Buller indicated they would have to be asked.
Commissioner Tolstoy observed that the trail along Hillside Road is blocked by several existing
houses-at Hellman Avenue.
Mr. Coleman acknowledged that there are gaps throughout the system..
Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney suggested it may be appropriate to refer the trail question to
staff or the Trails Committee.
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Chairman McNiel asked the risk to the City if it agrees to Ms. Parlier's request to eliminate the trail
on her property.
Mr. Buller noted that the trail will stop either north or south of her property and in both cases the trail
user may move onto the City street.
It was the consensus of the Commission that staff should work with Ms. Parlier and the developer
to determine if the trail could be eliminated.
Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
resolution approving gevelopment Review 99-51. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-30- NORTHTOWN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The development of a 5,672 square foot
community center facility on a 0.5-acre parcel of land in the Low Residential District (2-4
dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Feron Boulevard, approximately 150 feet
west of Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04. Related File: Variance 98-04.
C. VARIANCE 98-04 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - A request to reduce the
required parking spaces to 14 where the Development Code requires 76 for a proposed
community center facility consisting of 5,672 square feet on a 0.5 acre parcel of land in the
Low Residential District, located on the south side of Feron Boulevard, approximately 150 feet
west of Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-085-04.
Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Peter Pitassi, AIA, Architect, 8439 White Oak Avenue, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that
he was representing Nacho Gracia, Executive Director of Northtown Housing Development
Corporation. He indicated that the existing theater is extremely dilapidated. He reported they plan
to salvage the trusses for use in the new building. He said they worked closely with staff to address
the parking issues. He indicated the facility will be smaller than a typical community center and is
for neighborhood programs, not regional ones. He said it would be used as a facility for people to
hold neighborhood events. He thought they had come up with a workable solution. He believed the
Northtown Board of Directors has demonstrated their compliance and ability to perform. He said
they reviewed the conditions and believed they are reasonable. He requested approval.
Chairman McNiel asked if parking is restricted on Feron Boulevard.
Mr. Pitassi replied that parking is permitted on both sides of the street.
Chairman McNiel asked if the spaces are heavily used by the people who live there.
Mr. Pitassi did not believe that to be the case.
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Commissioner Tolstoy commended Mr. Pitassi for the building design and noted it has some of the
characteristics of the old theater.
Nacho Gracia, Northtown Housing Development Corporation, 9999 Feron Boulevard, Suite A,
Rancho Cucamonga, thanked Planning staff for working to bring the project forward. He indicated
they agreed to provide a parking monitor for special events to discourage people from parking at Old
Town Park. He thought most of the people using the center will be drop-off or walk-in traffic. He
observed that the residents don't normally use the street parking. He said the street is used by
parents coming to pick up their children at school and when there are soccer tournaments or
graduation ceremonies.
Chairman McNiel asked the capacity of the building.
Mr. Gracia stated the main hall will a capacity of 181.
Mr. Pitassi reported the building was designed for 15 square feet per occupant, which would mean
a maximum of 181 people in the multi-purpose room.
Chairman McNiel noted that the sometimes buildings are used over capacity.
Mr. Pitassi replied that Northtown realizes the implications of not managing the building properly.
Commissioner Tolstoy noted there is a lot between this location and Hermosa Avenue. He asked
if Northtown may purchase that lot to provide parking if the houses are torn down at some time in
the future.
Mr. Gracia replied that was possible. He observed that when the Northtown Housing Development
Corporation incorporated in 1993, they determined they would never solicit anyone to sell their
property because they did not want to create the impression they are trying to take anyone's
property.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt the City and Northtown Housing Development Corporation have done a
wonderful job in renovating the Northtown community. He thought the community center will be an
important facet, as is the park. He indicated he was a little worried about the lack of parking but was
willing to give it a chance. He hoped a commemorative plaque could include the history and how
the building was used.
Commissioner Stewart stated she had concerns about the parking as well and hoped the conditions
of approval will work for the neighborhood community center. She believed the building design is
an enhancement to the community.
Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Gracia said the Board of Directors has discussed the commemorative plaque issue and will be
looking for old pictures with the hope of creating a wall of history so that people can see what
happened.
Chairman McNiel again closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit 98-30 and Variance 98-04. Motion carried by the
following vote:
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AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14875
- MODERN CORPORATION -A request for an extension of a previously approved tentative
tract map of 36 condominium units on 3.56 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-
14 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Church
Street-APN: 1077-332-26.
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Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
The applicant had representation in the audience, but he choose not to speak. There was no public
testimony and Chairman McNiel closed the hearing.
Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Stewart, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
resolution approving Time Extension for Tentative Tract 14875. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-55—TRAMMEL CROW
AND CO. — The development of four industrial buildings (Building A - 52,700 square feet,
Building "B" - 215,300 square feet, Building "C" - 421,900 square feet, and Building "D" -
331,100 square feet) totaling 1,021,000 square feet on 48.93 acres of land in the Minimum
Impact Heavy Industrial District (Subarea 9) of the Industrial Specific Plan located on the east
and west side of Milliken Avenue between Arrow Route and Jersey Avenue -
APN: 229-111-30, 35 through 42, 44, 46, and 57.
Doug Fenn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Mark Ossola, Trammell Crow Company, Senior Vice President and Director of Development, 11150
Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, stated professionals from their construction and
design groups. He commented that he was very impressed with the professionalism and guidance
from City staff, including Dan Coleman, Nancy Fong, Doug Fenn, and Brent Le Count. He said they
are very proud of the buildings and they strove to create a great presence along Milliken Avenue
rather than having the buildings appear as warehouse buildings and indicated they hoped they had
set standards for future development. He reported that General Electric Capital Investment Advisors
is their client.
Chairman McNiel asked how quickly they anticipate breaking ground.
Mr. Ossola replied they are ready to submit grading plans and hope to start construction on March 1.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Mannerino felt the building is nice looking.
Chairman McNiel commented that the applicant did a fine job and it was appreciated. He felt it will
be an asset to the community.
Commissioner Tolstoy concurred.
Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
resolutions approving Development Review 99-55. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 97-33 - GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. — A request for an extension of an approved
Conditional Use Permit for the addition of an 18,844 square foot metal building to an existing
33,820 square foot metal building on 3.64 acres of land in the General Industrial District
(Subarea 3) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8814 Industrial Lane -
APN: 209-032-30, 31, and 32.
Lisa Kuschel, Planning Aide, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. There was no testimony and he closed the hearing.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Mannerino, to issue a Negative Declaration and to adopt
the resolution approving Time Extension for Conditional Use Permit 97-33. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carried
NEW BUSINESS
G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-54 — CABOT — The
development of three industrial buildings totaling 217,210 square feet on 13.73 acres of land
in the General Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on
the south side of Sixth Street between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue -
APN: 229-263-56 through 61.
Brent Le Count, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel invited public comment.
Darrell Butler, Cabot Industrial Properties, 3685 Main Street, Suite 220, Riverside, stated he was
available to answer questions. He requested approval.
There were no additional public comments.
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Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Tolstoy, to issue a Negative Declaration and adopt the
resolution approving Development Review 99-54. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE - carded
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public 6omments at this time.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
H. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that staff is reviewing drafts of some of the elements.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Mannerino, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Planning
Commission adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to a workshop immediately following in the Rains Room. The
workshop adjourned at 9:30 p.m. and those minutes appear separately.
Respectfully submitted,
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