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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 24, 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: John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy
ABSENT: Rich Macias
STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Kevin Ennis,
Assistant City Attorney; Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner; Barrye Hanson,
Senior Civil Engineer; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Gail Sanchez,
Planning Commission Secretary; Alan Warren, Associate Planner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad Buller, City Planner, announced that Items C, D, E, and F should all be heard at one time and
Items G and H should be heard together.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Mannerino, carried 3-0-1-1 (Macias absent, Tolstoy
abstain), to approve the minutes of May 10, 2000.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Mannerino, carried 3-0-1-1 (Macias absent, Tolstoy
abstain), to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of May 10, 2000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-10 — EVERGREEN DEVCO. INC.,
(WALGREENS) -A request to modify the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of
overhead utilities for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow construction and
operation of a 16,170 square foot drive-thru pharmacy on 1.15 acres of land in the Neighborhood
Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Camelian and 19th Streets —
APN 202-541-60.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report and indicated additional
correspondence which had been received from Southern California Edison and GTE had been
provided to the Commission. He observed that the Edison letter stated that lane closures would be
required for approximately three to four weeks. He said he had spoken to David Quezada from
Edison, who indicated they do not have final plans and had not spoken to the contractor, but they
would do everything in their power to only have lane closures and avoid an intersection. Mr. James
said the May 9 letter from GTE indicated the estimated time frame to complete the work would be 90
to 120 days and that there would be no phone outages necessary. He said GTE sent another letter
on May 17 clarifying that lane closures would be two to three weeks with an additional one to two
weeks if a manhole rebuild is necessary. He said the developer handed him a letter from the general
contractor immediately prior to the meeting which stated the contractor anticipates a complete road
closure because the GTE facilities will need a radius duct crossing in lieu of a perpendicular
crossing. He said it was his understanding that they would request closure of Carnelian Street first,
leaving 19th Street open, and then 19th Street with Carnelian Street open. He said he had not had
much time to review the letter from the contractor and asked if the Commission would like copies.
Chairman McNiel did not feel the Commission needed the letter. He stated it was understanding
there would be a disruption of traffic but not of services provided by Edison or GTE.
Mr. James confirmed that was his understanding.
Chairman McNiel asked when the undergrounding could possibly be done if it is not done now.
Mr. James replied that the City Engineering Division has a utility undergrounding priority list using
Southem California Edison Rule 28 funding and Carnelian Street at 19th Street is No. 5 on the list
and 19th Street is No. 6 on the list. He said the priority list was created in 1987 and he understood
that a portion of No. 1 on the list at Archibald has been completed. Mr. James was not aware of any
other immediate funding coming in.
Commissioner Mannerino questioned who the contractor is.
Mr. James indicated it is J. Lahfdany.
Commissioner Mannerino asked if the letterhead indicated the type of license he has.
Mr. James replied negatively.
Chairman McNiel stated the public hearing remained open.
Dave Ariss, P.I.B. Realty Advisors, 1050 North Ontario Mills Drive, Suite B, Ontario, stated the
contractor is licensed in Washington and California. He confirmed the type of license is not stated
on the letterhead.
Commissioner Mannerino said he wondered if he had an "A" (Engineering) license as well as a "B"
(General Contracting) license.
Mr. Ariss responded he does contracting for the various utility companies or when utility
requirements are necessary. He said he had copies of the letter and believed Chairman McNiel said
he didn't believe that was necessary.
Chairman McNiel confirmed that was correct.
Mr. Ariss said Edison had expressed to Mr. James and to them that they don't know the extent of
what will have to be done on the contracting because a general contractor is hired to do the
undergrounding and Edison then inspects the conduits and installs the actual cables. He said that
GTE and Edison would say they would do everything in their power to minimize traffic congestion
and to avoid disruption of service, but he felt that anything could go wrong when a workman gets out
in a birdcage and an area could be blocked out for both electrical and/or telephone service. He said
the contractor's letter spells out in detail what would be done and why he thinks the streets would be
closed. He said that apparently you can't bore under the street with the type of conduit that is being
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required because it is a curved duct. Mr. Ariss provided a map of the proposed traffic diversion if the
intersection is closed. He said the contractor has indicated he would need to close the intersection
to get the sweeps in and there would be additional lane closures to remove the poles, rebuild
manholes, and work with the birdcages they would be installing. Mr.Ariss also provided an estimate
of the underground cost in relationship to the estimated cost of the building. He acknowledged that
the City does not have a thought process regarding the cost because that is the applicant's burden,
but he pointed out that the estimated cost is 26.62 percent of the building cost. He suggested that
the applicant pay the in-lieu fee and the City install the undergrounding at its leisure. He believed the
City has an in-lieu fee fund that has been gathering dust.
Chairman McNiel noted that progress has been very slow on the wish list.
Commissioner Stewart observed the list is 13 years old.
Mr. Ariss responded that everyone has wishes and sometimes they are filled faster and sometimes
slower.
Commissioner Stewart asked the contractors time line to shut down the intersection.
Mr. Ariss replied two to three weeks. He noted there are shopping centers on all four corners and
even if only one lane is closed, the traffic stacks up.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. He noted that the City has
set a goal to get as much undergrounding as possible to reduce visual blight. He said he understood
the applicant's request but indicated the City has made countless similar requests for people to do
like things that he was sure equaled the same kind of percentages of construction costs. He
acknowledged it is a heavy burden and will be disruptive, but he felt it would impact fewer people
and be less disruptive if it is done now rather than waiting another 5, 10, or 13 years. He said he
hopes all of the utility lines in the City are eventually undergrounded.
Commissioner Tolstoy believed 19th Street will be closed off when Upland's Colony project is
constructed because 19th Street will be rerouted.
Brad Buller, City Planner, agreed that 19th Street will be rerouted but was not sure if it will be closed
or if bypasses will be used during construction.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt it would be better to do the undergrounding during that time instead of
now because the merchants at that corner were recently hurt by the freeway bridge construction. He
said he fully supports undergrounding, but he felt the merchants had already suffered quite a bit by
the Carnelian closure. He suggested it be put off until Upland's project.
Chairman McNiel said there was no way to say the construction would be done at the same time.
Commissioner Tolstoy agreed that was true.
Chairman McNiel noted that Base Line Road was widened to the County line going west but it necks
down to one-lane in the Los Angeles County portion instead of being widened at the same time.
Commissioner Stewart indicated she also was concerned because the businesses were impacted by
the previous construction in the area. However, she noted that when this request first came in, it
was projected that the full intersection would be closed down for six months, and now it has been
reduced to partial lane closure for two to three weeks or up to five weeks. She thought the traffic
can be rerouted and that would be livable. She noted the Capital Improvement Program with the City
is still on Item No. 1 after 13 years and this is Item No. 5. She believed the undergrounding is not
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fully funded under the City's plans. She felt the undergrounding should be done now with the
development.
Commissioner Mannerino disagreed. He said he understood the policy and felt it is a good one, but
he thought the rule should be applied with discretion. He noted this is a small parcel of only 1.15
acres and the cost would be over 25 percent of the cost of the building to underground the utilities.
He felt it would also be a significant disruption. He said it has been his experience with contractors .
is that their time estimates are always less than the actual. He said he hopes the City can
underground in the future and Edison's fund eventually has money available but he felt no burning
desire to tear up the intersection of 19th and Carnelian Streets one more time. He felt the cost is
unduly burdensome with regard to the size of the project. He thought the applicant should be
allowed to pay the in-lieu fees.
Chairman McNiel asked if any in-lieu fees had previously been paid for this intersection that would
offset some of the burden to the applicant.
Mr. James responded negatively.
Commissioner Stewart stated the developer had known about the condition since July 1999 and she
thought they would have had some knowledge of the cost of the undergrounding. She remarked the
in-lieu fees are no where near what the project will cost. She noted the applicant had accepted the
terms and conditions. She acknowledged there may have been some things they might not have
known about but said that happens in construction.
Chairman McNiel noted the Commission had before it both a resolution of denial and a resolution of
approval. He said there may be a time that it would be a little more convenient to have the
undergounding done, but he doubted it.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by McNiel, to adopt the resolution of denial for Modification to
Conditional Use Permit 99-10. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
AYES: MCNIEL, STEWART
NOES: MANNERINO, TOLSTOY
ABSENT: MACIAS - failed to pass
Chairman McNiel asked for guidance.
Mr. Buller stated the Commission could try to reach an affirmative vote one way or the other but a 2-
2 vote is a denial and another option would be to continue the matter and wait for Commissioner
Macias would be available to vote.
Kevin Ennis, Assistant Attorney, said the options were to see if a motion could be made that would
receive the majority vote or the item could be continued until a full Commission was available and
the deliberations and vote taken again, or a resolution could be brought back at the next meeting
memorializing the 2-2 tie vote,which would not approve the application and would refer the matterto
the City Council for action.
Chairman McNiel asked if it would automatically be referred to the Council or if it would die because
of lack of passage.
Mr. Ennis said he would discuss it with staff, but in other jurisdictions, the matter would be
automatically referred to the Council not at the expense of the applicant.
Chairman McNiel asked what the Commissioners would prefer.
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Commissioner Mannerino said he would like Commissioner Macias' input.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the matter should be continued to June 14, 2000.
Mr. Buller indicated the public hearing should be reopened and that Commissioner Macias could
review the tape and the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Ariss felt it would not be fair to the applicant to wait until June 14 to get a decision and said they
would prefer to have a denial and go to the City Council. He also stated that Commissioner Macias
was not present for his presentation and he would have no frame of reference to make a decision.
He said the developer did not know the magnitude of the undergrounding until they went to a
contractor to get an estimate. He also felt the work would take longer than the contractor estimated
and he feared there would be disruptions to the telephone or electrical services. He preferred a
denial rather than a continuance.
Commissioner Mannerino felt a 2-2 vote would be a denial anyway.
Mr. Ariss said there was also a petition to approve and he thought perhaps one of the
Commissioners may change their vote.
Mr. Ennis said that if no motion passes, the Commission would need to approve some sort of a
resolution memorializing the tie vote and the reasons for the tie vote before it could be submitted to
the Council as the action of the Commission. He noted the two resolutions in the packet did not
contain the reasons they were unable to reach the decision, so the matter would have to come back
on June 14 to approve a resolution memorializing the tie vote. He thought the applicant was
suggesting that the Commission adopt the resolution of denial which would permit him to
immediately appeal to the City Council.
Mr. Ariss said they could also bring up the resolution of approval.
Chairman McNiel stated he had indicated that both a resolution of approval and a resolution of denial
were provided and had asked for a motion in either direction and the motion for denial was the first
raised.
Mr. Ariss proposed that the Commissioners vote against the project so they could go on to the
Council rather than having a three week delay to adopt the resolution memorializing the tie vote.
Mr. Ennis said that was up to the Commission and the minutes would reflect why they had made the
decision.
Commissioner Mannerino said it was an ironic situation but he found himself wanting to change his
vote so the applicant could move on to the City Council. He felt that unless Commissioner Macias
were to vote to approve the modification, the applicant would be appealing the decision. Therefore,
he said he was prepared to change his vote so the decision could be made now.
Chairman McNiel again closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolution of denial for Modification to
Conditional Use Permit 99-10. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MACIAS - carried
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B. INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 99-05—CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
- A request to add "Automobile Fueling Services" in the Haven Avenue Overlay District.
Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and stated that six letters had been
placed before the Commissioners for their review.
Commissioner Tolstoy observed that a fueling facility would have to be included in a master plan and
indicated he felt that phasing should be prohibited. He did not want a fueling facility built as a first
phase and then have a delay prior to an office center being built.
Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated that any fueling facility would have to be constructed as part of
and concurrently with an office complex. He noted that a service station would require a conditional
use permit and said staff would not allow phased development.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Charles Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, 10681 Foothill Boulevard, #395, Rancho Cucamonga,.
stated he had put a considerable amount of time and planning into getting the item before the
Commission. He supported staff's recommendations and said they had worked with staff to address
the concerns raised by staff and the Planning Commission. He stated an application for a
conditional use permit for a fueling station had been submitted and would be considered separately
from the request currently before the Commission. He observed that the Industrial Area Specific
Plan Amendment would merely allow the use subject to the conditional use permit process. He
confirmed that he knew the spirit and intent is to construct the fueling station at the same time as the
office project.
Chairman McNiel commented that when the Haven Avenue Overlay District was created, Mr. Buquet
had been supportive of getting rid of some of the old service stations and not allowing them along
Haven Avenue. He asked why Mr. Buquet has changed his position.
Mr. Buquet responded that the service stations in those days were of the old prototype. He said he
has now had experience in working on some of the newer stations and he believed the industry has
evolved to Rancho Cucamonga's way of thinking. He felt the design components of the application
which will be presented are superior. He noted that the Applicant's Demand Study showed a great
deal of sales tax leakage going to a service station on Haven Avenue just south of the City.
Charles McLaughlin,Athalon Properties, Inc., 9227 Haven Avenue, Suite 225, Rancho Cucamonga,
stated that he had been trying for nine months to obtain information from the applicant and staff and
had been denied information. He thought an Environmental Impact Report(EIR) should be required
because traffic on Haven Avenue would be increased because of additional commercial activity. He
noted that the proposed amendment permits retail sales being added including alcoholic beverages,
which he felt brings other dangerous substances. He said that lighting and singage were not
addressed and he had been told that those items would be addressed under the conditional use
permit application. He felt the ordinance should address those issues. He stated the demand study
shows there is traffic and he thought that meant there should be an EIR. He noted that the study
indicated the location could also capture traffic heading east to Interstate 15 and he thought there
are better locations for service stations. He said the property owners along Haven Avenue have
endured the recession and they do not want the Haven Avenue corridor eviscerated.
Mr. Buller said he was not aware of staff's not allowing Mr. McLaughlin to view the files or
correspondence which the City has. He noted that the materials and files have been open to public
review since the application was submitted.
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Commissioner Mannerino noted that the specified use will require a conditional use permit.
Chairman McNiel stated the use would be conditioned, not automatically permitted and the City
would.still have those oversight options as well as denial available if the Industrial Area Specific Plan
is amended. He said he understood the need for automobile service stations, but the Haven Avenue
Overlay District was established because the City did not want a lot of retail except for retail which is
ancillary to office uses along Haven Avenue. He noted that service stations were not permitted other
than the Haven Car Wash, which is very well hidden. He acknowledged that times change and said
he understood why the Commission was considering this application.
Commissioner Tolstoy stated he had been on the Commission when the Haven Avenue Overlay
District was approved and at that time the City did not want service stations there. However, he felt
the City has established a track record of obtaining attractive stations and he felt the City wold have
control on this because the station must be part of a master planned development.
Commissioner Stewart concurred that the City would have a lot of control. She noted that the letters
placed before them were not an overwhelming call for denial but rather included one in favor, one
asking that proper conditions be included, and one from the applicant in response to another letter.
Commissioner Tolstoy commented that service stations are ancillary uses to office uses.
Commissioner Mannerino believed it has been proven that service stations can be attractive and he
felt they are useful.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Mannerino, to adopt the resolution recommending
approval of Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 99-05. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MACIAS - carried
Chairman McNiel said he hoped he is on the Design Review Committee when the project comes
through because it should be the best service station that has ever been built.
C. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 00-01 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA—A proposal
to add a Mixed Use zoning district with accompanying definitions, processing provisions, and
development standards to the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. Related files: General
Plan Amendment 00-01 A, Development District Amendment 00-01, and Development Agreement
00-01.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01A -
NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP. -A request to change the General Plan land
use designation from Commercial and Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre)
to Mixed Use for 3.24 acres of land located on the east side of Amethyst Avenue, south of the
intersection with La Grande Street and north of the intersection with Lomita Drive. The City will
also consider Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre)and Office as alternatives
for the entire site - APN: 202-151-12. Related files: Development Code Amendment 00-01;
Development District Amendment 00-01, and Development Agreement 00-01.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT 00-01 —
NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP. — A request to change the Development
District zoning designation from Commercial and Medium-High Residential(14-24 dwelling units
per acre) to Mixed Use, and the establishment of a Senior Housing Overlay District (SHOD),
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including deviation from certain development standards for the residential portion of the base
district, for 3.24 acres of land located on the east side of Amethyst Avenue, south of the
intersection with La Grande Street and north of the intersection with Lomita Drive. The City will
also consider Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre)and Office as alternatives
for the entire site - APN: 202-151-12. Related files: Development Code Amendment 00-01,
General Plan Amendment 00-01A, and Development Agreement 00-01.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-01 -NORTHTOWN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP. —A Development Agreement between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and the Northtown Housing Development Corp. for the purpose of providing a
Senior Housing Project per the requirements of the Senior Housing Overlay District (Section
27.020.040 of the Development Code) including deviation from certain development standards
for 80 senior apartment units and one manager unit on a Mixed Use site of 3.24 acres of land
located on the east side of Amethyst Avenue, south of the intersection with La Grande Street
and north of the intersection with Lomita Drive—APN: 202-151-12. Related files: Development
Code Amendment 00-01, General Plan Amendment 00-01A, and Development District
Amendment 00-01.
Alan Warren, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Peter Pitassi, AIA, 8439 White Oak Avenue, #105, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he was representing
the applicant and they wished to continue the matter to the next meeting because they were still
working on the Development Agreement. He indicated staff had requested, and the applicant had
agreed to, a Mixed Use designation. He reported that Northtown intends to develop the property
with a senior apartment project and does not intend to integrate retail or office uses into the project.
He observed there will be a design review application for the senior housing project. He said
construction will depend upon certain tax credits which they will apply for.
Chairman McNiel said he would be in favor of mixed use tied to this owner but he did not think that
was legal.
Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney, confirmed that it is not legal to tie a use to a specific property
owner.
Mr. Pitassi stated the City Council was in favor of the Development District Amendment and they
were moving toward agreement regarding the Development Agreement.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mannerino stated that the packing house is an interesting building and it was
unfortunate that it cannot be used. He thought it appropriate to continue the projects until the next
meeting so the Commission could see the Development Agreement at the same time.
Commissioner Tolstoy stated the project is greatly needed in the community and this would be a
good place for it.
Commissioner Stewart agreed.
Chairman McNiel reopened the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Mannerino, seconded by Tolstoy, to continue Development Code Amendment
00-01, General Plan Amendment 00-01A, Development District Amendment 00-01, and
Development Agreement 00-01 to June 14, 2000. Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MACIAS - carried
The Planing Commission recessed from 8:17 p.m. to 8:32 p.m., during which time Commissioner
Mannerino left.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01B -CHARLES
JOSEPH ASSOCIATES — A request to change the General Plan land use designation from
Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units
per acre)for 22.9 acres of land located on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 765
feet west of the intersection with Victoria Park Lane—APN: 227-881-01. Related file Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 00-02.
H. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 00-01 —
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES—A request to change the Victoria Community Plan zoning
designation from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)to Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 22.9 acres of land located on the north side of Base Line Road,
approximately 765 feet west of the intersection with Victoria Park Lane — APN: 227-881-01.
Related file: General Plan Amendment 00-01 B.
Alan Warren, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and a letter from U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service regarding potential impacts to the California gnatcatcher and the San Bernardino kangaroo
' rat. He reported that the applicant's staff would respond to that letter.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Charles Buquet, Charles.Joseph Associates, 10681 Foothill Boulevard, #395, Rancho Cucamonga,
stated that times and demands change. He commented that the application is to reduce the number
of dwelling units from 264 to 97 single family lots. He expressed appreciation for staffs reaction to
the U. S. Fish and Wildlife letter, which he felt is merely the Service using a shotgun approach. He
reported that no one showed up at a previously scheduled neighborhood meeting. He felt the project
will be an asset to the community and reported that the land currently has vineyards which are being
worked by the Fillippi Winery.
Chairman McNiel asked if the applicant was aware they would have to deal with the U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
Mr. Buquet responded affirmatively.
Gino Filippi, Jr., Filippi J. Winery, 12674 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga,stated the winery has
long term plans including planting of a vineyard where possible. He said they are not opposed to the
project and plan to be good neighbors. He asked if there will be any changes to Base Line Road.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated the development would make improvements to Base Line
Road. He said a traffic signal is designated for the access point of the winery but he wasn't sure if
this development would be constructing it.
Chairman McNiel felt it is critical to maintain a working winery within the City limits as it is a link to
history. He said the winery's ability to continue functioning would be looked at very closely.
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Mr. Filippi appreciated the Chairman's comments. He stated the Commission had always been
supportive of the winery and they are doing extensive improvements.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolutions recommending approval
of General Plan Amendment 00-01B and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 00-01. Motion
carried by the'following vote:
AYES: MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MACIAS, MANNERINO - carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
I. PRELIMINARY REVIEW 00-09- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION - A
courtesy review of the proposed site acquisition of approximately 6 acres of land for an early
education center, located in the Estate Residential District (up to 1 dwelling unit per acre) at the
northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Summit Avenue - APN: 227-111-05.
Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairman McNiel questioned the ages of the students.
Mr. Coleman replied they would be 3 months to pre-kindergarten (4-5 years). He said they indicated
there would be 72 students and he thought the property is large enough to accommodate more than
72 students.
Chairman McNiel asked if Summit Avenue was placed in the wrong place because he noted there Is
a small strip of land shown between the site and Summit Avenue.
Mr. Coleman responded that staff was asking that they attempt to buy the land so that access could
be from Summit Avenue.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated the land is in the area of the Etiwanda Colony Lands and
the City started Summit Avenue at known intersections and did a legal description from one end to
the other and asked for dedication from the property owners.
Mr. Coleman said it shows up as a separate parcel on County tax records.
Mr. James indicated the property to the south went to court and the boundaries for all properties to
the south have been established by court order.
Chairman McNiel asked how it will be resolved.
Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney asked how it is shown on the tax assessor roles.
Mr. Coleman replied it is shown as a separate owner.
Mr. James indicated the Assessors tax roles show Mees owns the property north and south of
Summit Avenue.
Chairman McNiel stated the City does not want debris to collect on this 50-foot wide strip of land. He
asked the historical value of the Henderson house.
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Mr. Coleman indicated it is mentioned in several books.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that if the project progresses, the City would try to get the Etiwanda
Historical Society involved. He said at this point the historical significance is undetermined.
Chairman McNiel asked the size of the proposed school facility.
Mr. Coleman responded it is 14,000 square feet and the City would like to see them incorporate the
house into the plans.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned the condition of the house.
Mr. Coleman responded that the condition is unknown but it would need some rehabilitation.
Chairman McNiel invited public comments but there were none.
Commissioner Tolstoy felt it is important to resolve the strip of land question because it is important
not to wind up with a 50-foot wide strip of weeds.
Commissioner Stewart noted it should also be their access point.
Chairman McNiel also wanted the house to be assessed.
Motion: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Tolstoy, to direct staff to forward comments to the school
district. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES:
ABSENT: MNT: ACIAS, MANNERINO - carried
J. ENGINEERING DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
Barrye Hanson, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned why the tot lots need to be renovated.
Mr. Hanson replied they are wearing out and they need to be retrofitted to be ADA accessible.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned if funding for construction of the Demens Trail will be available.
Mr. Hanson replied it is available and will be started in July.
Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, to find the Capital Improvement Program in
conformance with the General Plan. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MACIAS, MANNERINO - carried
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
K. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS
Brad Buller, City Planner, indicated the project is progressing. He said the consultant is now
reviewing SANBAG's comments with respect to the traffic section. He indicated the City is
considering a second community facilities workshop. He noted that when the City decided to update
the General Plan, it was decided to include special studies for fire and police, community services,
and library services and those studies are more in-depth than what would normally be done with a
General Plan update. He noted the Environmental Impact Report could not move forward until the
traffic issues were addressed. He stated the Task Force should be meeting in June or July.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Stewart, carried 3-0-2 (Macias, Mannerino absent) to
adjourn. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
;utter
Secretary
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