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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/11/10 - Minutes - PC-HPCCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting November 10, 1993 Chairman McNiel called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS= PRESENT: Suzanne Chitlea, Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette (arrived 8:09 p.m.) ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner~ Nancy Fong, Senior Planner~ Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney; Artrhea Hartig, Associate Planner~ Steve Hayes, Associate Planner~ Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner~ Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary , , , , , ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Bullet, City Planner, announced that a letter which had been received from a neighboring property owner regarding Items D and E was in front of the Commissioners. Mr. Bullet stated that the task force on signs would be having their first meeting on Tuesday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. Chairman McNiel welcomed the two new Planning Commissioners who had been appointed by the City Council and indicated they would be sworn in on December 8, 1993. , , , , APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Tolstoy, carried 4-0-1 with Vallette absent, to adopt the minutes of October 27, 1993. CONSENT CALENDAR Ae DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-11 - STEVE FALK - The development of a 6,626 square foot single family residence on 0.78 acre of land in the Very Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5044 Laredo Place - APN: 1061-801-08. Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Melcher, carried 4-0-1 with Vallette absent, to adopt the Consent Calendar. , , , , Be ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 91-04 - BACKWATERS - A consideration to modify, suspend, or revoke an entertainment permit granted for the following entertainment uses: disc jockey doing vocals, playing records, and videos~ live acts such as comedy, magic, dancing, and fashion shows~ live bands (5 members or less); lip syncing~ special promotions such as talent night contests, promoting sports teams, major sports events through satellite TV, college bowl, and trivia questions contests, in conjunction with a restaurant and bar, located at 10877 Foothill Boulevard - APN= 208-351-75. (Continued from September 8, 1993) Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel asked if the curbs on Laurel Street are currently painted red. Ms. Fong responded that they are posted "No parking" but are not painted red. Chairman McNiel asked if parking spaces would be delineated. Ms. Fong replied negatively. Commissioner Melcher noted that when the applicant had previously been before the Commission, most of the problems were associated with Sunday nights and the entertainment being offered on Sunday had been changed. He asked how many nights per week there would be a need for overflow parking. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Mike Sims, owner of Backwaters, 10877 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he had spoken with Ms. Fong earlier and he requested that Option A be approved, allowing for double parking in the parking lots in lanes which are not designated as fire lanes. He felt that the double parking had not caused any problems and noted that it meets Fire codes and is not opposed by the Sheriff's Department. He acknowledged that Option D would also work but he objected to constructing a sidewalk because of the cost involved. He stated that Friday and Saturday nights are the only two nights they may have a need for overflow parking and currently it is only an overflow of approximately 10 cars per night. Chairman McNiel asked if Mr. Sims would be amenable to either option. Mr. Sims responded that he preferred Option A and he understood that other businesses in the City utilize double parking including the Quakes and Planning Commission Minutes -2- November 10, 1993 churches when they have special events. He said that anyone wishing to exit, can get out because they leave enough room for cars to get out. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if the lane is wide enough for a car to pass. Mr. Sims replied that they would only have to get one car moved. Commissioner Chitiea asked if the middle car would have to be moved before someone parked in the normal parking spot could exit. Mr. Sims replied that was correct. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Co~nissioner Tolstoy stated he had objected to double parking in the parking lot. He felt it is a safety hazard. He suggested the Copiesion consider allowing parking on Laurel Street with a change in the signs but no installation of sidewalk. He noted that problems have not been experienced at other locations in the City where people park next to undeveloped property with no sidewalk. He observed that Mr. Sims had indicated the overflow parking would not be used very often. Commissioner Chitlea concurred. She felt double parking in the lot would not be appropriate. She observed that the street is wide enough and she thought the sidewalk could be deferred until development occurs. Brad Buller, City Planner, remarked that the sidewalk had been recommended but not required by the City Engineer. Commissioner Tolstoy felt it would be best to have the sidewalk but he understood that the cost would be prohibitive. He thought it would be acceptable to change the signs only. Mr. Bullet suggested that the Co~enission take action on the entertainment permit and direct staff by minute action to work with the applicant regarding overflow parking on Laurel Street. Commissioner Melcher observed that the City's Disaster Preparedness staff, Fire, and Police had all advised that Option A is workable. He preferred allowing the applicant to utilize Option A for a 6-month period to see if any problems develop and then change the signs on Laurel Street if problems develop. Chairman McNiel did not like either Option A or D because he felt Option A is inconvenient for patrons and Option D permitted parking on a street designed for no parking. He thought Commissioner Melcher's suggestion was satisfactory. Commissioner Tolstoy stated he objected to double parking because of problems that could be encountered in an emergency and there may not be any emergencies during the proposed 6-month trial period. He acknowledged that Mr. Sims had shown cooperation but he did not want the patrons in jeopardy. Planning Commission Minutes -3- November 10, 1993 Commissioner Chitlea agreed. She felt parking on the street during specified hours would be acceptable. Commissioner Tolstoy suggested removing the "No parking" signs and allowing parking at any time. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated the policy of the City is to have no parking on streets and having streets posted notifies potential developers that on-site parking will have to be provided. Commissioner Melcher stated that after reflecting on Cor~nissioner Tolstoy's latest comments, he supported the idea of having the applicant change the parking signs on Laurel Street. Commissioner Chitlea asked if there had recently been any unusual incidents at Backwaters. Ms. Fong replied that staff had not received any notice of such from the Police or Fire staff. Motion= Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by McNiel, to adopt the resolution approving the modification to Entertainment Permit 91-04 and to direct staff to work with the applicant regarding overflow parking with the understanding that the consensus of the Commission was that no sidewalk would be required along Laurel Street in connection with any street parking for this project. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY NONE VALLETTE -carried , , , , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-41 - TRANSAMERICA - A request to establish an outdoor storage yard on approximately 13,000 square feet located at 9823 Crescent Center Drive in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 210-071-55. Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Lyman Lokken, Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance, 1150 South Olive Street, #2200, Los Angeles, commented that the square footage had expanded from the originally requested 13,000 to 14,500 square feet. He suggested that the resolution be revised. Chairman McNiel questioned the material to be used for the storage yard. Mr. Lokken replied it will be slag. Chairman McNiel asked the function of the building. Planning Commission Minutes -4- November 10, 1993 Mr. Lokken replied that the existing building will remain unchanged. Me said a small portion will be used for offices and the remainder of the building will be used for storage. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 93-41. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY NONE VALLETTE -carried , , , , De MODIFICATION TO ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 91-02 - SAM'S PLACE - A request to modify the entertainment permit by allowing entertainment on Sunday and adding entertainment consisting of live bands with 5 or more members, disc jockey, and karaoke, in conjunction with a restaurant and bar located at 6620 Carnelian Avenue in the Neighborhood Commercial District - APN: 208-811-56 through 60. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-47 - SAM'S PLACE - A request to establish an amusement arcade in conjunction with a restaurant and bar located at 6620 Carnelian Avenue in the Neighborhood Commercial District - APN: 208-811-56 through 60. Nancy Fong, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and noted that a letter was in front of the Commissioners from a nearby resident. Commissioner Melcher questioned the requested days and hours of entertainment. Me noted that the original entertainment permit approved Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., while the new request was for Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight but staff was only recommending Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Ms. Fong responded that was correct. Commissioner Melcher asked if the requested sign restricting patronage of those under 18 years old during school hours and after curfew was a requirement of all amusement arcades. Ms. Fong replied the same condition was recently applied to another approved arcade. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Thomas Nabarrete, 1026 Pebble Beach, Upland, stated he was representing Sam's Place. Me said they did not object to the signs or fire inspections. He commented they were trying to attract a different clientele with the blues music on Sundays and it would be typically low-key. He said he has been in the bar business for 8 years. He commented that Sam's Place has personnel in Planning Commission Minutes -5- November 10, 1993 the parking lot to look for potential problems. He felt that the management is very tight and deals with problems very effectively. He stated the name of his business was the Spearmint Rhino. Commissioner Tolstoy felt the room area would be too small for the requested five-member bands. Mr. Nabarrete replied that the type of clientele Sam's Place attracts dictates a four- to five-piece band. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if patrons are on stage during the time the band operates. Mr. Nabarrete replied that half of the upper section ie for the band and the other half is occupied by patrons. He said that unavoidable incidents do occur with any bar business but he felt Sam's is basically trouble-free. Sam Pellegrino, Sam's Place, 6620 Carnelian, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that when a band is on the upper floor, patrons are not there. Chairman McNiel noted that complaints had been received from some of the residents of the neighborhood and one had specifically objected to entertainment on Sunday evenings. Mr. Pellegrino stated they were requesting that bands be permitted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. He said the complaints were only received after the Planning Division sent out letters announcing the hearing. He said there had been some previous problems because a bad element was trying to get into his establishment when another club changed its entertainment venue. Commissioner Chitlea observed that the staff report included a copy of an advertisement indicating a live band on Sunday and a lingerie show. She stated that these were not permitted under the previously approved entertainment permit. Mr. Pellegrino stated that as soon as he was advised that these were not permitted, he had stopped. He said they had the lingerie shows for approximately two months, but they didn't work. He stated he really does not need to advertise but the newspaper had talked him into advertising. Commissioner Chitlea commented that she had seen his ads posted on telephone poles all over the City and she had heard radio advertising. She felt he should have known that he was violating the terms of his entertainment permit because the types of entertainment and permitted hours were clearly shown on the approved permit, he had artended public hearings at which those issues were discussed, and had retained an attorney to represent him in the matter. Mr. Pellegrino replied that he had made a mistake and he apologized for having done so. Chairman McNiel felt the Commission was placed in an awkward position of being asked to approve what had been done illegally for some time. Planning Commission Minutes -6- November 10, 1993 Mr. Pellegrino stated he was trying to run a business, not break the law. He said a Code Enforcement Officer had visited him several times. He thought his attorney should have made him aware that he was in violation. Con~nissioner Tolstoy noted that entertainment was being requested on Sunday evenings from 8=00 p.m. to midnight. Mr. Pellegrino said they were trying to accommodate the patrons. Commissioner Tolstoy asked if Mr. Pellegrino would be emenable to different hours. Mr. Pellegrino replied he would have to abide by the rules. Jim Gatewood, 7040 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cuc~monga, stated that he books bands. He said that smaller bands try to sound bigger, so they play louder than larger bands. He commented that he plays blues music between sets. He remarked that they always maintain that the doors are to remain closed but patrons sometimes want the doors open. He said the bouncers have been advised that the doors must remain closed. He said they felt that stopping the entertainment at midnight would facilitate closing down the establishment by 2:00 a.m. He stated that the patrons prefer the Sunday blues entertainment be earlier. Commissioner Melcher asked what would be a reasonable time to end the entertainment on Sunday evenings. Mr. Gatewood felt 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. would be acceptable. He said the blues draws an older crowd that needs to get up on Monday mornings to go to work. Commissioner Tolstoy asked what he would consider a viable starting time on Sunday evenings. Mr. Gatewood felt 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. would be acceptable. He suggested that the starting time might be later in summer and he requested that the hours be from 8:00 p.m. to midnight to allow Sam's Place the leniency to schedule as appropriate. Commissioner Vallette joined the Commission. Scott Davis, musician, 1985 Briar Trail, Upland, stated that Sam's Place gives local musicians a place to play. He felt musical culture is needed and commented that the blues are a good venue. Ralph Willia~s, patron, 7686 Marine Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, stated the bar is a mellow place. He felt the bar offers a good musical variety and he con~nented that Sam cuts off the music and does not let it get too loud. He thought the bar is a good place for Rancho Cucamonga residents to patronize. Hugh Hairston, 6632 Topaz Street, Rancho Cucamonga, presented a letter to the Con~nission. He said he had reviewed the staff report and thought it appeared Planning Commission Minutes -7- November 10, 1993 the modification had already been approved because a resolution of approval was included in the report. Chairman McNiel commented that the resolution of approval was prepared based on staff's recommendation. He said the Commission also had the option of requesting that staff prepare a resolution of denial. Mr. Hairston felt that there were many things that had not been adhered to under the current entertainment permit. He asked what happens when there are violations of the entertainment permit. Chairman McNiel noted that the matter was currently before the Commission because the City's Code Enforcement staff had discovered they were not adhering to the entertainment permit. Mr. Hairston asked if fines are imposed. Chairman McNiel responded there are no fines. Mr. Hairston felt that there had been a number of occurrences where the applicant had not complied and he asked what would guarantee compliance. He said he had spoken to a number of the neighbors and they expressed concerns about the noise levels. He said he had only lived there a few months and he felt the noise levels from the bar are excessive, especially on weekends. He stated he lives on the west side of Topaz and he was surprised that the City allows such a use so close to a residential area. He thought increasing to a five-piece band would make matters worse as he did not believe a three-piece band makes more noise than a five-piece one. He said a neighbor had sent a letter but could not appear because his wife is incapacitated. Mr. Hairston thought the noise is a public nuisance and interferes with the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood. He said he had spoken with Mike Goody, the manager of Bob's Big Boy, and Mr. Goody had indicated he was not aware of the hearing regarding the entertainment permit. He questioned if there would be adequate parking spaces and if children are allowed to play the arcade games. Mr. Pellegrino felt he does not disturb the peace of any other businesses in the shopping center because no other businesses are open after 8:00 p.m. except for Bob's Big Boy. He said the manager of Bob's Big Boy visits the bar all the time. He remarked they do not allow children to play the arcade games and every child in the establishment is accompanied by a parent. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chitiea co~raented that the last time the entertainment permit was reviewed by the Planning Commission it was determined there was non-compliance and the Commission reconnended denial. She said the matter was appealed to the City Council and the Council approved the permit. She observed that the Council resolution clearly established that only a duet was approved. She noted there had been repeated violations and the staff report included s letter from a neighbor regarding noise, an August 1993 newspaper advertisement listing unauthorized entertainment, and staff letters from June and September 1993 and yet Mr. Pellegrino had stated he would not have had unauthorized Planning Commission Minutes -8- November 10, 1993 entertainment if he had been aware. She questioned how things could have been made any more clear. She did not believe the kinds of entertainment being offered are appropriate next to a residential area. She did not feel anything showed a willingness to abide by the rules established and she did not think the Co~nission should approve an expansion. She did not feel the Commission should condone the approach of doing what one likes in the hope you will not be caught. Commissioner Vallette questioned if the City Council had expressed any feelings regarding expanding the entertainment permit when it approved the entertainment permit in December 1991. Ms. Fong replied that the Council had not discussed any expansion because the request at that time was only for a duet. Commissioner Vallette asked if the Council had given any direction regarding possible revocation in the future. Ms. Fong said she believed members of the Council wanted to give the business a chance to prove it could be a good neighbor. Commissioner Vallette felt that would mean compliance with the conditions of the permit. She agreed with Commissioner Chitlea. She believed Mr. Hairston had objected to the number of times the establishment was not in compliance and the noise levels generated by the business and the patrons leaving late at night. She commented that the City advertises itself as being family oriented. She felt that the business provides a service but she felt there is a conflict with the neighboring residential area in this location. Commissioner Melcher felt that once the conditional use permit was granted, the potential for a problem was established. He commented that Mr. Pellegrino had purchased the problem. He suggested the Commission be more vigilant when requests are first processed. Com~nissioner Tolstoy agreed with Commissioners Vallette and Chitlea, but he felt the neighborhood objections had subsided in recent times. He stated he would like to work out some type of arrangement to allow other types of entertainment but he questioned the proper hours for the entertainment. He felt the present owners had done a better job than previous owners, but he objected to their instituting new forms of entertainment without first requesting a revision to the permit. He felt, however, that the Commission is not judicial in nature and its duty is not to punish people. Commissioner Chitlea observed that the Commission was considering an expansion, not a denial or revocation. She stated letters had been received indicating the expanded uses were not working and she did not feel the Commission should approve the expansion. Chairman McNie~ =ommented that the Commission had previously struggled with the entertainment permit based on the history of this specific location and many problems encountered there a number of years ago. He observed that the Commission had denied the permit, but the matter was appealed to the City Planning Commission Minutes -9- November 10, 1993 Council, and the Council approved it. He said he had been in Sam's Place and he felt the management runs a tight ship and clean operation within the building, but he felt there was not a lot that can be done regarding the outside problems created by noise in the parking lot. He stated that Mr. Pellegrino had one of the most informed attorneys in the City and the matter was now before the Commission because of violations. He did not think it was logical for the Commission to to approve the expansion. Motion= Moved by Chitlea, seconded by Vallette, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial for modification to Entertainment Permit 91-02 for adoption at the November 23, 1993, meeting on a consent calendar basis. Commissioner Melcher suggested the Commission explore options to address the concerns and allow the expansion before making a final decision to deny. He thought a person knowledgeable in the field of acoustics could determine if any mitigation measures could be taken. He suggested the applicant could be required to employ off-duty Sheriffs to police the parking lot. He thought the problems might be contained with such measures and he asked that the Commission consider those options. Commissioner Vallette stated she understood why Commissioner Melcher wanted to work with the applicant, but she felt evidence showed that the applicant did not intend to abide by what was set forth. Commissioner Chitiea did not feel the Commission could make the findings necessary to approve the application. She said her motion stood. Commissioner Vallette indicated her second stood. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, VALLETTE MELCHER, TOLSTOY NONE -carried Commissioner Tolstoy stated he had voted no because he felt it would still be possible to work with the applicant. Ralph Hanson, 'Deputy City Attorney, suggested the Commission act on Conditional Use Permit 93-47. Chairman McNiel felt the amusement machines are common in similar businesses and they seem to work well. Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 93-47. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NONE NONE -carried Planning Commission Minutes -10- November 10, 1993 Mr. Pellegrino presented photographs of various stores in town which he felt were in violation of sign requirements and stated that he was not the only one to violate City codes. , , , , The Planning Commission recessed to the Historic Preservation Commission at 8=48 p.m. At 9:06 p.m., the Planning Commission reconvened. , · , , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-45 - HILDENBRAND - A request to establish a stress reduction clinic within an existing industrial complex in the Industrial Park Designation (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at 8645 Haven Avenue, Suite 550 - APN: 209-144-54. Scott Murphy, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Connissioner Melcher questioned if the Fire District and Building and Safety had reviewed the project. Mr. Murphy replied that the applicant had received their approvals on tenant improvement plans. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Debts Hildenbrand stated she was available to answer questions. She said she had been to a similar facility in Los Angeles and one of her professors at Chaffey College had recommended such a facility to students. She thought the business would do well because it is near the college. Commissioner Melcher suggested employers may wish to utilize the facility for employees in order to cut down on workers' compensation stress claims. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by Chitlea, seconded by Vallette, to adopt the resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 93-45. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS= COMMISSIONERS= CHITIEA, MCNIEL, NELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NONE NONE -carried · · , · · G. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 93-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to establish standards and locations for adult oriented businesses. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report. Planning Commission Minutes -11- November 10, 1993 Commissioner Melcher questioned how the development standards would be determined and why a consistent standard was not developed in connection with the ordinance. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, responded that an adult business would have to meet the same development standards as other businesses in the district as well as the additional requirements set forth, such as proximity to schools, churches, residential areas, and other adult businesses. Commissioner Melcher asked which district would be most compatible to adult businesses. Ralph Hanson, Deputy Attorney, stated it would depend upon the type of use. He observed that standards would be different for a movie theatre as opposed to a book store and development standards for a movie theatre would be very different from what would normally be in that section of town. He said the wording of the ordinance allows latitude to utilize all parts of the development code which would be appropriate to the particular location and use. He thought that normal parking for industrial uses could be woefully inadequate. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. There was no testimony, and he closed the hearing. He said he was delighted that the ordinance was being prepared in advance of any projects rather than in a reactionary mode. Commissioner Tolstoy agreed. Commissioner Vallette felt the background work was well done. Commissioner Tolstoy agreed that it appeared well researched. Motion= Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Tolstoy, to adopt the resolution recommending approval of Development Code Amendment 93-01. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NONE NONE -carried , · , , , He TENTATIVE TRACT 15594 - LEWIS HONES - A modification to Tract 13717 to subdivide the northern portion of the site into 10 lots for the development of 136 condominium units on 8.6 acres of land in the Medium High Residential Designation (14-24 dwelling units per acre) of the Tetra Vista Planned Con~nunity, located at the southeast corner of Spruce Avenue and Elm Avenue - APN= 1077-791-01 through 09. TENTATIVE TRACT 15595 - LEWIS HOMES - A modification to Tract 13717 to subdivide the southern portion of the site into 18 lots for the development of 241 condominium units on 14.8 acres of land in the Medium High Residential Designation (14-24 dwelling units per acre) of the Tetra Planning Commission Minutes -12- November 10, 1993 Vista Planned Community, located at the northeast corner of Church Street and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-801-01 through 11. NEW BUSINESS Je DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS 15594 AND 15595 - LEWIS HOMES - A modification to Tract 13717 to reduce the number of units from 394 to 377, to reorient buildings, and to redesign the recreation buildings and amenity package for a condominium project in the Medium High Residential Designation (14-24 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located at the northeast corner of Church Street and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-791-01 through 09 and 1077-801-01 through 11. Scott Murphy, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Chitlea asked how a 10-foot setback from the project entry was approved. Mr. Murphy replied that there were no established standards regarding wall setback from an entry at the time the project was processed. He said that setback requirement was subsequently established when the multi-family development standards were approved. Commissioner Chitiea questioned the architectural style of the recreation buildings. Mr. Murphy indicated the recreation buildings would blend in with the style of the development. Commissioner Vallette asked if the Fire District had determined there is enough s pace to plant trees in the entry. Mr. Murphy replied affirmatively. Commissioner Vallette suggested that a plaque be included in the project to indicate that heritage olive groves were on the site. Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. Tom Delaquila, Lewis Homes, 1156 North Mountain Avenue, Upland, said they would be willing to include a plaque. He stated an olive grove will be surrounding one of the recreational buildings. He said the olive trees are boxed and need pruning and they could use mature olive trees from a Fontana project to supplement the boxed trees. Commissioner Vallette stated the olive trees were designated as heritage trees. She wanted to acknowledge what the site was used for and the significance of the grove of trees. Commissioner Melcher stated it was his understanding that the trees were to be moved to La Mission Park. He thought a new, uniform olive grove would be better suited to the project site. Planning Commission Minutes -13- November 10, 1993 Mr. Delaquila thought six to eight of the heritage trees were to be used in the park. He said the parks people had expressed concerns about the maintenance of the trees. He agreed that a matched set of trees for the grove by the recreation building would be best. Commissioner Tolstoy felt if the mature trees were pruned properly they would go well in the park but not in the housing project. He thought it would be nice to have plaques in both the park and the housing project. He felt uniform trees should be used for the grove by the recreation building. Commissioner Vallette agreed that was satisfactory. Commissioner Melcher thought more than six to eight trees should be in the park. Commissioner Tolstoy suggested that all preserved, viable trees should be placed in the park. Mr. Delaquila agreed that should be satisfactory and a matched set of olive trees could be used for the grove. Commissioner Chitlea felt there may be some focal points in the residential project where the heritage trees could be utilized. She suggested one area might be in the entry way. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that when the project was first approved it was conditioned to use some of the heritage trees in the park and the rest in the tract. He observed that Lewis Homes and the Community Services staff have carefully considered where the trees could be used in the park. He remarked that the park is in its third plan check and the use of the trees in the park would be a Park and Recreation design issue. He suggested that the Commission could give direction to staff to work with Lewis to find appropriate locations for the trees in the residential tract. Chairman McNiel felt it would be appropriate to install a plaque and utilize the trees in the project where conditions are appropriate. Commissioner Chitlea requested verification that the previously approved architecture for the recreational building was no longer planned. Mr. Delaquila stated that the building architect had decided it would be best to be consistent with the other buildings in the project. He thought the revised entry statement was an improvement. Commissioner Vallette agreed that the entry statements will be better. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. Motion: Moved by McNiel, seconded by Vallette, to adopt the resolutions approving Tentative Tract 15594, Tentative Tract 15595, and Design Review for Tentative Tracts 15594 and 15595. Motion carried by the following vote: Planning Commission Minutes -14- November 10, 1993 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: , , , , COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NONE NONE -carried PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no additional public comments. , , , , COMMISSION BUSINESS Commissioner Melcher hoped there would be workshops with the new Commissioners as soon as possible. He felt the previous Commission workshops on goals and priorities had been beneficial and he thought that such workshops would assist in an extremely important transition. , , , , Brad Bullet, City Planner, commented that the City Council plans to appoint the new Planning Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman at the City Council's December 1, 1993, meeting. , , , , ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by McNiel, carried 5-0, to adjourn. 9:53 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned to 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 1993, in lieu of having a meeting on November 24. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -15- November 10, 1993