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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/01/27 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting January 27, 1999 Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Ddve, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Bred Buller, City Planner;, Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Rebecca Van Buren, Associate Planner NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 98-13 - SUNRISE DEVELOPMENT - The proposed development of a 59-bed assisted living facility for senior citizens on a 1.5 acre site located at 9519 Base Line Road in the Office Professional District - APN: 208-541-01. Bred Bullet, City Planner, explained the purpose of the pre-application review process. He introduced the Sunrise Development project and requested that the applicant describe the nature of the proposed assisted living facility and its development plan. Wolfgang Hack, project architect, introduced Bill Herrick, Sundse Development, and David Wagner, civil engineer. Mr. Hack described the goals of Sunrise and its desire to provide a high quality facility with a strong residential charecter. He stated most residents are generelly in good health and ambulatory, but require assistance in cooking or personal care. He presented the site plan, described the architecturel features, and presented photographs of a newly-constructed Sunrise facility. Mr. Herrick explained the differences between acute cato, skilled nursing and assisted living. He said assisted living patients are mostly ambulatory and almost, but not quite, functional in daily activities. He indicated some are at a stage of life where they do not really need, but desire, to have extra care. Rebecca Van Buren, Associate Planner, stated the use is consistent with the zoning and staff does not have any major issues with the project. She noted the applicant filed a preliminary review so the technical issues have been identified and forwarded to the applicant. She indicated the site is within a small Office-Professional island surrounded by residential. She pointed out the parcels to the west are awkward shaped lots such that a master plan of access will be requested. Chairman McNiel asked the applicant to describe the rooms and kitchen arrangements. Mr. Hack explained rooms are single or double bedroom, have a small refrigerator, but do not have kitchens. He said there is a main dining room for all residents, and a smaller, informal activity area which would have cereal and snacks for more flexibility. Commissioner Stewart asked how many Alzheimer and dementia patients are accommodated. Mr, Hack stated it is a small group, about 15 patients. He indicated the area is an outdoor area secured for their protection. Commissioner Macias asked about the tenancy of the facility. Mr. Hack replied it is month-to-month rentals ranging from about $1,800 to $3,000 a month depending upon room and care. Commissioner Stewart asked what attracted Sunrise to this site. Mr. Herrick stated in addition to size and availability of land, it involves the demographics of qualified care-givers, such as the sons and daughters that care for their parents, and the qualified seniors. The Planning Commission discussed the need to ensure the compatibility between the assisted care facility and the residential neighborhood, as well as the personal safety of patients with traffic on Base Line Road. The Commission said a neighborhood meeting would be beneficial if the applicant decides to submit a formal application. Mr. Bullet summarized the discussion. He stated he did not hear issues with the proposed design that could not be addressed. He said a master plan and neighborhood meeting will be requested. He indicated the architecture is moving in the right direction. The Sunrise development team thanked the Commission for its comments. B. THE VICTORIA ARBORS (FORMERLY VICTORIA LAKES) - AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. -An overview of the proposed land use and development concepts for Victoria Arbors within the Victoda Community Plan on approximately 291.8 acres of land, generally bounded by Base Line Road, Foothill Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue, and the Day Creek Channel - APN: 227-201-04, 13 through 18, 22, 28 through 30, and 36; 222-201-33; 227-161-33, 35, 36, and 38; and 227-171-08, 11, 12, 14, 20, 22, and 23. Brad Buller, City Planner, explained that the purpose of the workshop was for discussion only and not for decision making. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Buller summarized the issues as follows: the proper edge treatment for the winery given the unknown development proposal of the site; the inherent land use conflicts between single family residential development and the commercial development or the proximity to the freeway; the appropriateness of giving up commercially zoned land for residential development at the west side of Day Creek Boulevard; the lack of community facility within the plan; and, the change from office zoned land to residential development within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. PC Adjourned Minutes -2- January 27, 1999 Chairman McNiel opened the meeting for public comment. Nick Karavidas, Filippi Winery, stressed the importance of buffering the winery with vineyards. Marsha Banks, Etiwanda resident, reminded the Commission that Eitwanda Avenue was the first street in the area to have dver rock curb and stressed the importance of the continuation of this special curb treatment. She felt the development proposal is detrimental to the winery because it crowds the site with small houses. Jim Banks, Efiwanda resident, commented on the history of the Victoda Community Plan and observed there was a commitment to give higher density to the developer in exchange for a regional mall to benefit the City and the lakes as public recreation to benefit the Etiwanda area. He suggested that the Commission review the minutes of the public hearings back in the 1980s. Commissioner Mannerino indicated he is particularly concerned with the wetland. He believed that the wetland would create nuisance problems such as odors, vector control, etc. He remarked that he needs to see numbers and facts before considering giving up land zoned for commercial and office. Commissioner Stewart agreed with Commissioner Mannerino that she has not been convinced to give up the commercially zoned land west of Day Creek Boulevard for residential development. She stated that buffering the winery is a major issue. Commissioner Macias asked about the phasing construction of the school and the park. He stated that the City should be cautious in accepting any wetland because of long term maintenance issues with Army Corps of Engineers which would be very expensive. He commented that the EIR should address the impact of the proposed development to the winery and mitigation measures. He felt the school should not be too close to the winery. He requested information on the history of the lakes and the Victoria Planned Community. Chairman McNiel agreed with the comments from the other Commissioners and stated that information on the history of the Victoria Planned Community and the phasing of the project should be provided. Mr. Buller commented that the Design Charrette on the winery planned on Saturday would provide results that would give a clearer direction of any development proposal for the winery site. He summarized the topics of discussion for the next workshop as follows: history of the Planned Community, the lakes, open space/park, and the winery. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. COMMISSION BUSINESS C. QUARTERLY DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROJECT~- A discussion and review of projects considered by Design Review Committee during previous quarter. PC Adjoumed Minutes -3- January 27, 1999 · The Planning Commission briefly discussed the list of projects reviewed during the last quarter and indicated an interest in a field trip to review some of the developments that are currently in the construction stage. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Secretary PC Adjourned Minutes -4- January 27, 1999