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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 27, 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 Chitlea, Larry McNiel, John
Melcher, Peter Tolstoy, Wendy Vallette
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Brad Buller, City
Planner; Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney; Dan James,
Senior Civil Engineer; Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner;
Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Steve Ross, Assistant
Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary;
Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad Buller, City Planner, suggested that the Commission may wish to address
Development Review 91-15, Item E, following the Consent Calendar as it had
been before the Commission in the past.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Tolstoy, carried 4-0-0-1 with Chitiea
abstaining, to adopt the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of April 16, 1992,
as amended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 13298 DESIGN REVIEW - LEWIS HOMES - Design Review
of 112 condominium units on 9.36 acres of land in the Medium Residential
District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned
Community, located on the southwest corner of Mountainview Drive and
Milliken Avenue - APN: 1077-091-36.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-16 - ALLEN - The development of a single family
house totaling 3,573 square feet on 0.161 acres of land in the Low
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at 7712 Valle
Vista Drive - APN: 207-061-28.
Commissioner Vallette requested that Item A be pulled for questions.
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, unanimously carried, to adopt
the consent calendar.
A. TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 13298 DESIGN REVIEW - LEWIS HOMES
Commissioner Vallette asked if the project is consistent with the new multi-
family standards.
Mr. Murphy remarked that the project was approved before the new standards
were adopted and is not subject to the standards. However, he stated the
project is generally in conformance with the new standards with the exception
of some building-to-curb dimensions. He said in all cases there is the
ability to provide sidewalk and landscaping.
Commissioner Vallette asked if wrought iron fencing is proposed between the
project and the adjacent park.
Mr. Murphy responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Vallette requested that more substantial wrought iron material be
used so that the bars cannot be broken out. She said that has been a problem
in the past, particularly at the end of cul-de-sacs.
Mr. Murphy said he had not personally observed the problem in areas adjacent
to parks because there are generally connections from the development to the
park, but there had been some problems at side-on cul-de-sac locations where
no gate is provided.
Commissioner Melcher commented he was in sympathy with Commissioner Vallette's
concerns. He noted that the applicant had used heavier material in one of its
other projects and felt it would be appropriate to request heavier material.
Chairman McNiel invited public comment.
Jary Cockcroft, Lewis Homes, 1156 North Mountain Avenue, Upland, stated they
had worked with staff in upgrading the gauge of the wrought iron. He
requested that they work with staff regarding the weight of the wrought iron.
Chairman McNiel asked if the developer would maintain and repair any damaged
wrought iron at the end of cul-de-sacs.
Mr. Cockcroft thought it is the City's responsibility, but said he would
check.
There were no further public comments.
Motion: Moved by Vallette, seconded by Melcher, to adopt the resolution
approving Time Extension for Tract 13298 Design Review with modification to
require that the wrought iron fence along the south project boundary be
approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. Motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CHITlEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE -carried
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OLD BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-15 - MONARCH FOODS - Selection of the roof element
for Shakey's Restaurant, located in the Terra Vista Town Center - APN:
1077-421-76.
Chairman McNiel stated that the Design Review Committee members had decided
that the full Commission should review the tower element.
Commissioner Chitiea reported that Chairman McNiel preferred the dome element
and she agreed that would be acceptable but she felt straight plaster may look
unfinished as there are no other plaster domes in the center. She indicated
she would prefer some other design but she did not feel it needed to be as
ornate as the other domes in the center. She thought tile was needed to
complete the tower.
Chairman McNiel stated he preferred a dome instead of the hip roof proposed by
the developer. He felt the dome should not be as ornate as the balance of the
center. He observed that plaster domes have been approved in the past and he
felt one would work well with the architecture.
Commissioner Melcher felt the applicant had submitted a good design but some
of the Commissioners may be reluctant to approve it because they felt it may
not hold up. He suggested that the Commission approve the plaster dome with a
requirement that tile be added later if the dome did not appear to weather
well. He felt the diversity in the center merits a different dome.
Commissioner Chitiea thought it would be difficult to add tile in the future.
Brad Buller, City Planner, thought it may be possible to condition the project
to add tile at a later time, but he stated that would not be a preferable
course of action.
Chairman McNiel stated he did not want the dome to detract from the center.
Motion: Moved by Chitiea, seconded by Tolstoy, to require a dome element with
ceramic tiles with the design to be approved by the Design Review Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, MELCHER
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
-carried
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-14 - FORREST PERRY - A review of the revised
master plan for the Perry's Shopping Center in the Community Commercial
District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the southwest
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Malachite Avenue - APN: 208-261-119, 20,
22, 37 through 40, and 56. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 88-28.
(Continued from April 22, 1992.)
Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Vallette expressed concerns regarding the maintenance at the rear
of the center.
Mr. Kroutil suggested the concerns be voiced to the applicant. He felt there
were adequate conditions on the individual phases of the property to enforce
proper maintenance, but indicated the Commission could add additional
conditions if they so desired.
Commissioner Tolstoy acknowledged that each phase would be reviewed by the
Commission, but he asked if Phase IV would include tree wells in the parking
lot to the north of the market.
Mr. Kroutil stated that the phasing plan in the packet did not accurately
reflect the revised site plan shown on page C-4. He said revisions in the
parking lot had been made to provide two-way parking with wider aisle ways and
tree wells placed in each row.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked about the most northern row of parking, heading
into Foothill Boulevard.
Mr. Kroutil stated that even though the master plan does not depict
landscaping in that area, landscaping would be required as a condition of
approval based on the standard formula.
Commissioner Tolstoy stated he had asked the question because the tree wells
were depicted in the southern portion of the parking lot, but not the most
northern aisle.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
Forrest Perry, 9180 Orange, Rancho Cucamonga, stated he was available to
answer questions.
Commissioner Vallette questioned the plans for the entire rear of the shopping
center. She said there had been overgrown weeds which have been trimmed
back. She asked if the area would be covered with asphalt and if landscaping
and trash enclosures would be added.
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Mr. Perry said it will be asphalt and in the future he felt landscaping and
trash enclosures would be added as each phase is conditioned. He indicated
there are several different owners.
Commissioner Vallette asked if the exterior of the rear of the buildings would
be painted the same as in the front.
Mr. Perry answered affirmatively.
Commissioner Vallette questioned if the area between two buildings that is
currently barricaded off with chain link fencing would have a connecting wall
constructed in the future.
Mr. Perry answered it would.
Commissioner Vallette asked the status of the former photo booth which had a
sign for a domestic agency.
Mr. Perry replied that it is currently vacant.
Commissioner Chitiea asked if the photo booth would be removed in the near
future.
Mr. Perry replied that the photo booth is on a parcel which he does not
control. He said it would be in the same phase as the supermarket.
Mr. Kroutil stated that the master plan assumes removal of the photo booth
when that phase is redeveloped. He said it is currently an existing legal,
non-conforming use which may continue until the applicant requests
modifications.
Commissioner Melcher asked if the applicant could request a modification to
the master plan to allow the use to remain.
Mr. Kroutil stated he wanted it on record that it would be up to the applicant
to apply for such a modification and there would be no guarantee it would be
granted.
Commissioner Tolstoy commended Mr. Perry for the work done in Phases I and II.
He asked if Mr. Perry had control over Phase III and stated he hoped the other
phases would be completed as soon as possible. He asked if Mr. Perry had an
idea of the time line for the remaining phases.
Mr. Perry responded that he does not control Phases III, IV, or V. He
indicated he had been trying to get everyone to work together, but there is
still 68 years left on a 99-year land lease on the corner. He said there is
currently a stand-off between the owner and the lessor because the only use
for the corner is a service station or additional parking. He said he had
entered into a six month agreement to attempt to obtain a use change but the
owner would not cooperate. He said he will continue to do whatever he can to
improve the center.
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Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing. He
agreed with Commissioner Tolstoy that the center has been greatly improved by
the work being done.
Commissioner Chitiea commended Mr. Perry for his perseverance in working to
improve the center. She wished him well on the balance of the project.
Commissioner Melcher felt the revised master plan met staff's concerns and he
supported the project.
Motion: Moved by Melcher, seconded by Chitiea, to adopt the resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit 92-14. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE -carried
VARIANCE 92-01 - HERNANDEZ - A request to reduce the minimum lot size from
7,200 square feet to 7,100 and 6,400 square feet, the minimum average lot
size from 8,000 to 6,750 square feet, and the minimum corner width from 70
feet to 64 feet for two lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling
units per acre), located at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Center
Avenue - APN: 209-104-15, 16, and 17. Related file: Lot Line Adjustment
No. 357.
Steve Ross, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Vallette asked if the existing residence will remain.
Mr. Ross responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Vallette questioned if it meets current side yard setbacks.
Mr. Ross replied that it does.
Chairman McNiel opened the public hearing.
David Hernandez, 2372 Edna Way, Upland, stated that his father owns the
property and would like to build a house on the empty lot. He requested
approval.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman McNiel closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Melcher stated he had visited the neighborhood and thought the
existing house appears in very good condition. He felt the variance was
merited based on the information presented.
Commissioner Vallette agreed.
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Motion: Moved by Tolstoy, seconded by Melcher, to adopt the resolution
approving Variance 92-01. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE -carried
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
F. FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 ENGINEERING'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned if the areas to be undergrounded had been
identified.
Mr. Stickney replied negatively. He said there will be an attempt to put
together a single district with developer in-lieu fees.
Commissioner Vallette asked for an explanation of TDA Article 8 funding.
Mr. Stickney responded that TDA funding is money from the state administered
by Sanbag. He said the funding must be included in a Transportation
Improvement Program approved by the state. He observed that transportation
entities, such as Omnitrans, have first entitlement to the money. He said the
City would probably not receive any money in the future from that source but
there is currently a fund balance from previous years.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned when Jersey Street will be completed near the
fire station on Milliken Avenue.
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, stated there is an improvement agreement
with the developer and the money has been deposited by the developer. He said
there has been an agreement with the railroad company and money and plans have
been forwarded to the railroad, but following paperwork, the normal schedule
is 12-14 months following paperwork. He anticipated work would not start
until March of 1993.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked why money would be allocated if a project is
already completed.
Mr. Stickney said money is to be appropriated to be sure that all paperwork
has been processed and in case there are such items as soil testing after the
project has been completed.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked about median completion on Haven Avenue between
19th and Highland. He questioned if the median is being held up by CalTrans.
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Mr. Stickney replied that the median will be added to the budget as soon as
money is available from Sanbag under Measure I. He said there is a priority
list on Measure I money and the City is attempting to be placed on the list
with as high a priority as possible. He indicated there is currently no other
funding sources available.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked if there is currently enough lane width to complete
a median between 19th and Highland.
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer, stated that there will be enough space when
the open drainage channel is replaced with underground pipe.
Commissioner Tolstoy asked if there is money available to install the pipe.
Mr. Bose said that the money would be coming from Measure I and it will take
approximately two to three years.
Commissioner Tolstoy noted that the City requires developers to underground
utility lines when they develop a project, but when it is a City project the
undergrounding is not done.
Mr. Bose replied that most of the funds are restricted in how they can be
used. He said the City can use the funds to widen streets, but they cannot be
used for undergrounding purposes.
Commissioner Tolstoy questioned if money could not be used from the
beautification fund.
Mr. Bose replied that the beautification fund is $1.5 million in the red.
Commissioner Tolstoy hoped that the City would be able to underground as is
required of developers.
Mr. Bose stated that funds may be available under Rule 20A from the Southern
California Edison Company. He said the money may be accumulated over a few
years so that a viable project could be put together.
Chairman McNiel asked if the budget is based on projected funds or on fixed
funds.
Mr. Stickney said that part of the funds are balance carry-overs and those
funds are fixed. He said the remainder is based on projected developer impact
fees, beautification fees, transportation fees, etc. He said there are also
gas tax projections included.
Chairman McNiel asked if the gas tax funds are both federal and state.
Mr. Stickney said there are some federal and county funds, but most are state
funds.
Mr. Bose pointed out that the budget calls for a total of approximately
$15.5 million in comparison to budgets of $30 to $40 million per year several
years ago.
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Commissioner Melcher asked if the Commission needed to take any action.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the Commission would need to find that the
Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the goals and policies of the
General Plan.
Commissioner Melcher stated he had visited about 15 sites and felt the program
was well thought out. He felt the Commission, in their role as planners, may
wish to voice concerns that some attention be addressed in other directions in
the future. He noted that about one-third of the budget is being used along
Haven Avenue. He said that even though the City has pressed developers to get
major sections of Milliken Avenue completed, it is currently not possible to
travel further south than Foothill Boulevard. He felt it would be money well
spent to extend Milliken south of Foothill. He indicated another area of town
under severe development constraints is the southwest portion, particularly
adjacent to Archibald in part due to the lack of storm drain facilities. He
said that many of the properties in that area are small and development
proposals cannot be carried out because the infrastructure demands on any
individual project are astronomical compared to the size of the project. He
also thought the south side of Church Street in the block west of Haven needs
to be widened adjacent to the detention basin. He felt staff had done a good
job in allocating the limited resources available.
Chairman McNiel asked when Haven Avenue will be completed.
Mr. Stickney responded that next year's schedule would be up through the Base
Line intersection. He commented that as further money is made available
through Measure I, improvements will continue north in order to handle the
channel, but that may be 3 to 4 years off.
Commissioner Tolstoy stated he strongly supported Commissioner Melcher's
recommendations.
Chairman McNiel
recommendations.
felt all the Commissioners would agree with the
Mr. Bose stated the department is also in the process of preparing a 7-year
capital project which would be presented to the Commission at a later date.
He said those recommendations would be incorporated into that budget.
It was the consensus of the Commission that they all agreed with the direction
and that the budget agrees with the goals of the General Plan.
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Commissioner Melcher suggested that the Commission recess to a workshop
regarding Environmental Assessment and Vesting Tentative Tract 14475 and
reconvene to continue the balance of the agenda following that workshop.
Commissioner Vallette agreed that was a good suggestion.
Ralph Hanson, Deputy City Attorney, indicated the Planning Commission could
recess the meeting to an informal workshop with a notation that when the
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meeting was later reconvened, only other reports would be received. He noted
that tonight's meeting would adjourn to a Design Awards presentation at
7:00 p.m. on June 1, 1992, and that the Commission would then adjourn to a
Joint Workshop with the Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. on June
4, 1992, regarding the Old Alto Loma Plan, adjourning to a Pre-Application
Review Workshop at 8:00 p.m. on June 4, 1992.
8:10 p.m. - Planning Commission recessed to an informal workshop to discuss
Environmental Assessment and Vesting Tentative Tract 14475.
9:45 p.m. - Planning Commission reconvened
COMMISSION BUSINESS
G. ROUTE 30 UPDATE - (Oral report)
Brad Buller, City Planner, presented an update on activity since the last City
Council subcommittee meeting.
Commissioner Vallette requested that better coordination occur for future
subcommittee meetings to allow the Planning Commission members to attend.
It was the consensus of the Commission that involvement of the Planning
Commission subcommittee members is important for future subcommittee meetings.
H. DESIGN REVIEW POLICIES - (Oral report)
It was the consensus of the Commission to defer this item until following the
Planning Commission work program and priority workshop to be held in June.
ADJOURNMENT
10:15 p.m. - Planning Commission adjourned to the Design Awards presentation
at 7:00 p.m. on June 1, 1992, in the City Council Chamber. That meeting will
adjourn to a Joint Workshop with the Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00
p.m. on June 4, 1992, in the City Council Chamber regarding the Old Alto Loma
Plan. That meeting will adjourn to a Pre-Application Review Workshop at 8:00
p.m. on June 4, 1992 in the Rains Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary
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