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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 8, 1992
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: Suzanne Chitiea, Larry McNiel, John
Melcher, Wendy Vallette
ABSENT:
Peter Tolstoy
STAFF PRESENT:
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Brad Buller, City
Planner; Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney; Steve Hayes,
Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Gail
Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that the City had received a request from
the applicant to continue Items E and F.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Melcher, carried 3-0-1-1 with Tolstoy
absent and Vallette abstaining, to adopt the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting
of May 21, 1992, as amended.
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, carried 4-0-1 with Tolstoy
absent, to adopt the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of May 27, 1992, as
amended.
Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Melcher, to adopt the minutes of the
Adjourned Meeting of June 4, 1992.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14508 - THE JANES GROUP - A request for
a one-year tim~ extension for the conceptual approval of a residential
subdivision and design review for 26 single family lots on 7.94 acres of
land, in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre),
located at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Vintage Drive -
APN: 225-251-47.
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TIME EXTENSION FOR PARCEL MAP 11311 - DES MARIAS - A request for an
extension of a previously approved subdivision of 1.98 acres of land into
2 parcels in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre),
located at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Hermosa Avenue -
APN: 1077-041-57. Related File: Conditional Use Permit 87-24.
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TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-24 - DES MARIAS - A request
for an extension of a previously approved development of a 7,160 square
foot day care facility on 1.98 acres of land within the Low Residential
District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner of
Base Line Road and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 1077-041-57. Related File:
Parcel Map 11311.
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, to adopt the Consent
Calendar.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MODIFICATION TO TENTATIVE TRACT 14508 - THE JANES GROUP - A request to
modify a condition of approval regarding the timing for construction of a
sound attenuation wall along the future Route 30 freeway for a previously
approved residential subdivision and design review consisting of 26 single
family lots on 7.94 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4
dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Milliken
Avenue and Vintage Drive - APN: 225-251-47.
Steve Hayes, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Melcher noted that the water main line would need to be relocated
before the sound wall could be built in its proposed location. He asked what
would happen to the water main line if the construction of the wall is
deferred.
Mr. Hayes stated that the modification to the conditions would allow the
developer to construct and sell some initial phases of the project toward the
north end, and that would provide money to relocate the water main.
Commissioner Melcher asked if that would be a characteristic arrangement.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, felt that the Water District would enter
into any agreements with the overall tract and would be arranging for any
easements. He felt that if the current line is where the sound wall will
eventually be constructed, the map would have to reflect an easement. He
thought that if the map shows an easement, it would mean the water company
expected the line to remain there. He said that if the map does not reflect
an easement, it would indicate the line would be relocated and the method of
when it is to be relocated and used for service to the homes would be by
agreement between the developer and the water district.
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Commissioner Melcher asked who's responsibility it would be to be sure that
the wall would-be constructed in such a way as to not damage the water line.
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer, stated that if the sound wall is
constructed as a part of the freeway construction, the location of the sound
wall would probably be within the freeway right-of-way, rather than within the
tract boundary where the water line exists. He also stated a freeway ramp may
be located in the area, and in that case the sound wall may not have to go
that far along the ramp. He felt that if the wall were to remain in the area
of the water line, it could be designed so that the load of the wall would not
fall on the line.
Chairman McNiel asked if Engineering was comfortable with dealing with the
water line and wall at a later time.
Mr. Bose said he was.
Commissioner Melcher asked if the City accepted a deposit in lieu of
constructing the wall, if the City would then build the wall at a later time.
Mr. Bose stated the City would collect the money and enter an agreement with
CalTrans to turn the money over to them to build the wall.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
David Lawrence, Vice President, The Janes Group, 26 Corporate Plaza, Irvine,
indicated the line in question is a sewer line about 22 feet deep. He felt
there was a good chance the wall will be built in the CalTrans right-of-way
which relieves the water district's concerns with the wall.
Chairman McNiel asked if the applicant agreed to the conditions in the
resolution.
Mr. Lawrence responded affirmatively.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Chitlea felt the request was reasonable because the wall may be
more appropriately placed in the future. She noted that it would also provide
the homeowners a view to the south in the meantime.
Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Vallette, to adopt the resolution
approving Modification to Tentative Tract 14508. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE
NONE
TOLSTOY -carried
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Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 8, 1992
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 14475 - SAHAMA
INVESTMENTS - A public hearing on the Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report prepared for Vesting Tentative Tract 14475, a residential
subdivision and design review of 71 single family residences on 113 acres
of land in the Hillside Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre)
and Open Space Districts, located north of Almond Avenue between Sapphire
and Turquoise Streets - APN: 200-051-07, 55, 56, and 57. Staff
recommends certification of the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report.
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 14475 - SAHAMA INVESTMENTS - A residential
subdivision and design review of 71 single family residences on 113 acres
of land in the Hillside Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre)
and Open Space Districts, located north of Almond Avenue between Sapphire
and Turquoise Streets - APN: 200-051-07, 55, 56, and 57. Associated Tree
Removal Permit No. 92-06.
Chairman McNiel noted that the City had received a letter from the developer
requesting the item be continued to September 9, 1992.
Brad Buller, City Planner, commented that several letters had been received
from the developer requesting the continuance. He observed that one of the
letters waived the time limits. He stated the applicant had also requested a
meeting with the Commission or Design Review to further discuss design
alternatives.
Chairman McNiel felt that was a reasonable idea.
Commissioner Melcher concurred and requested that the review be by the full
Commission rather than by the Design Review Committee.
Chairman McNiel agreed.
Mr. Buller suggested the Commission may wish to set an earlier date to review
the design alternatives prior to September 9.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing. He asked the applicant if they
wished to continue to an earlier date than the requested September 9.
Prakash Sakraney, Managing Director, Sahama Investments, Inc., requested the
matter be continued to August 12, 1992.
Chairman McNiel asked if there was anyone else who could not be present on
August 12.
Leeona Klippstein, Coordinator of San Bernardino Sage Friends, President of
Friends of the Foothills, and Representative of Endangered Habitats League,
1382 Wesley Avenue, Pasadena, questioned what was happening with the
Environmental Impact Report. She asked if the consultant was carrying out the
spring survey which had been requested at the last meeting. She noted that
comments had been received from State of California Department of Fish and
Game. She stated that the California Department of Fish and Game Code
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Section 21153 states that a complete assessment of flora and fauna within and
adjacent to the project area with emphasis on sensitive and critical habitat
is needed. She contended that assessment had not been made. She questioned
if the developer planned to complete the assessment.
Mr. Buller suggested that the comments be received if Ms. Klippstein could not
be at the meeting on August 12, but he suggested that the applicant's request
is to continue both items and those concerns would be addressed at the public
hearing on August 12.
Ms. Klippstein stated she did not have the full history on the project, but
she thought the property is actually an in-holding within the National
Forest. She said that the Forest Service and the City's consultant are to
assess the impacts on the National Forest on any projects which are an in-
holding within the forest. She felt the County, rather than the City, should
review the project. She asked if the City had annexed the property from the
County.
Mr. Bullet said the project is in the City's jurisdiction.
Ms. Klippstein requested a letter stating when the City annexed the property
and addressing the inter-disciplinary team question. She felt the inter-
disciplinary team question would also reflect on the City's General Plan on
foothill developments.
Art Bridge, 8715 Banyan Street, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he would be out of
town on August 12. He noted that his previous comments would still be
applicable.
Commissioner Melcher stated that in reviewing the Mitigation Monitoring Plan
he felt too much emphasis was placed on the future Homeowners' Association to
enforce the continuing measures necessary to effect the proposed
mitigations. He doubted that the Homeowners' Association would be a
worthwhile enforcing body for that purpose.
Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Melcher, to continue Environmental
Impact Report for Vesting Tentative Tract 14475 and Vesting Tentative Tract
14475 to August 12, 1992. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE
NONE
TOLSTOY -carried
Commissioner Chitiea stated she would be unable to attend the August 12, 1992,
meeting.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
G. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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Chairman McNiel asked if a single Design Review team should be appointed.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that it was staff's recommendation that it
would be a good time to test going to one Design Review team with a secondary
team for back up. He noted that there will be both a primary and secondary
staff person at the meetings to provide continuity. He suggested such a
change could take place at the first meeting of August. He noted that the
Design Review Committee meetings would be changing to Tuesday evenings in
August.
Commissioner Chitiea suggested that Commissioners Vallette and Tolstoy be the
primary team.
Commissioner Vallette asked if Commissioner Tolstoy was interested in serving
on the primary committee.
Commissioner Chitiea responded that Commissioner Tolstoy had indicated an
interest to her.
Chairman McNiel felt that was a good idea.
Commissioner Vallette stated she would like to serve on the committee.
Chairman McNiel preferred to have Commissioner Tolstoy as the primary
member. He appointed Commissioners Tolstoy and Vallette to the primary Design
Review Committee.
Commissioner Melcher stated he would prefer not to be a regular member of the
secondary team.
Mr. Buller asked if there would be a priority of call for Commissioners to
serve as alternates on the primary team.
Chairman McNiel suggested that it be on an alternating basis.
Mr. Buller noted that staff would try to have the same alternate see a project
when it returns.
Commissioner Chitiea suggested that Chairman McNiel may wish to serve on the
primary team since Commissioner Tolstoy may not be available for all of the
meetings.
Chairman McNiel appointed Commissioner Chitiea and himself to the secondary
team, with an indication that he would be the primary alternate with
Commissioner Chitiea the secondary alternate to serve on the primary team.
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H. SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Vallette felt Chairman McNiel was doing an excellent job.
felt that he was responsive to concerns.
She
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Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Chitiea, to nominate Chairman McNiel
for Planning Commission Chairman. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE
NONE
TOLSTOY -carried
Commissioner Vallette felt that Commissioner Chitiea does an excellent job and
has good follow through.
Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Melcher, to nominate Commissioner
Chitiea for Planning Commission Vice Chairman. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, VALLETTE
NONE
TOLSTOY -carried
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leeona Klippstein, 1382 Wesley Avenue, Pasadena, felt that the City staff had
put a lot of time into the Sahama project and she questioned why the
Commission would be willing to grant a continuance when the developer had had
quite a bit of time to be in compliance.
Chairman McNiel stated that the applicant is attempting to address the issues
raised to date.
Ms. Klippstein stated she understood that staff was recommending denial at
this point, but the matter had been continued and she felt the City had
overextended itself to the developer. She said it is an area that should not
be built on and taxpayer money was paying for the workshops.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that the applicant had already left with the
understanding that the project would be continued. He noted that the project
was being specifically referenced and those comments were appropriate only
during the Public Hearing on the project.
Ms. Klippstein noted that she was regularly contacted when workshops are
scheduled. She requested that the Commission request that Fish and Game and
Fish and Wildlife Services personnel be present at the workshops.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Vallette, to adjourn.
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7:45 p.m. - The Planning Commission adjourned to a workshop to be held on
July 13, 1992, at 4:00 p.m. in the Planning Department Conference Room
regarding Planning Commission Priorities and Goals.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Bullet
City Planner
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