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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/09/24 - Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 24, 1997 Chairman Barker 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 Barker then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: David Barker, William Bethel, Rich Macias, Larry McNiel ABSENT: Peter Tolstoy STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Gall Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by Macias, carded 2-0-1-2 (Tolstoy absent; Bethel, McNiel abstain), to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of September 6, 1997. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. SIGNS/MULTI FAMILY TASK FORCE UPDATE Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated the task force had taken a field tdp to look at monument signs, specifically the heights, scale, and size. He indicated staff was compiling the recommendations to go back to the task force for direction with respect to revising the sign ordinance. He observed that the recommendations were for maximum sign size of 36 square feet with a minimum of six tenants or 48 square feet with a minimum of eight tenants, and no letter or symbol to be smaller than 8 inches high. Chairman Barker suggested sketches be included in the report. Commissioner McNiel felt there should also b.e sketches of the status quo as well to make compadsons. Mr. Buller indicated sketches would be included. He said the task force had commented on maintenance and upkeep and the number of illegal signs. He felt the task force will recommend parameters to take control. Commissioner Macias observed that some signs in predominant locations are poorly maintained. Chairman Barker observed that there is a mistaken concept that if a business is doing poorly, signs will make it better. He also thought it was interesting that some signs are in foreign languages in areas that do not seem appropriate. B. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE UPDATE Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated the existing policies under the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan were discussed and staff was preparing a summary of new policies suggested by the task force. He indicated the policies would eventually be brought before the Planning Commission and City Council. Commissioner McNiel commented that the task force continues to be very beneficial and provides the opportunity for the Commission and City Council members to work together. ~;. UPDATE ON RAILS TO TRAILS Brad Bullet, City Planner, gave a brief overview of the status of the program. He stated a letter had been written to the editor of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin regarding north/south trails. He noted that the City will be looking at all potential Community and Regional Trail opportunities. Chairman Barker was glad the subcommittee will be considering the north/south trails as well. D. UPDATE ON GENERAL PLAN Brad Buller, City Planner, reported the City Council held a workshop with the City Manager and discussed updating the General Plan and consolidating all specific plans as much as possible into one to be more user friendly. He noted that specific plans were developed because of the unique characteristics of certain areas. He indicated staff is preparing a memo to the City Council discussing the vadous options and costs for updating the General Plan. He stated staff would be asking the Council to direct how it would like to proceed. Chairman Barker commented that the Commission had discussed the need to revisit certain portions of the General Plan. Mr. Bullet offered to meet with the Commissioners individually to discuss the matter. E. UPDATE ON ROUTE 30 Brad Buller, City Planner, gave a brief overview of the status of Route 30 plans and construction schedule. Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 24, 1997 ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Bethel, seconded by McNiel, to adjourn. 7:13 p.m. -The Planning Commission adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 24, 1997