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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/11/28 - Minutes PC-HPC NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 7 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __X___ Vice Chairman (Vacant) __X___ Commissioner Munoz __A__ Commissioner Oaxaca __X___ Commissioner Wimberly __X___ Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Engineer; Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner B. ANNOUNCEMENTS B1. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED HISTORIC PRESERVATION/PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER BRYAN DOPP Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II, stated for the record that Commissioner Dopp was present and has taken his seat on the Planning Commission. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 7 between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. NONE D. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. D1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2018 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 3-0-1-1 (Munoz absent, Dopp abstaining) to adopt the Consent Calendar. E. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. E1. Requirement for 3D Renderings, 3D Modeling and /or Virtual Tours for Proposed Projects Candyce Burnett, City Planner, gave the staff report and asked for feedback and direction from the Commission about the proposed policy so that a formal policy of the new visual requirements can be written and implemented. Commissioner Wimberly stated that the staff report addressed most of the concerns he had, especially during Design Review, by enhancing the ability to see the placement of the projects themselves in relation to the project site and surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Oaxaca concurred with Commissioner Wimberly and added that he is satisfied with the proposed timing threshold of when additional materials need to be provided, but asked staff how these new visual 3D-renderings and models will translate visually and be presented to the Planning NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 7 Commission. He also asked if there has been any feedback from developers about the proposed formalized policy. Ms. Burnett replied the presentation would depend on what type of rendering is required and received. For example, a computerized 3D modeling or fly through could be presented in a PowerPoint format and a 3D rendering could still be presented in the agenda packet. She also stated that the feedback from developers has generally been accepting once they understand that it is something unique to the community and it helps the public and the Commission understand and visualize the project. Commissioner Dopp said that it is a great idea, not only for the Planning Commission but for the public to help alleviate concerns. He asked if the specific type of additional visual materials provided would be up to the discretion of the developer or of staff. Ms. Burnett replied that depending on the unique nature of each project, it would be up to staff to determine which enhanced visual elements would benefit the Commission and public the most as the projects are presented. Chairman Guglielmo commented on the currently proposed threshold of multi-family developments of 4 units and asked about potentially increasing it to 5+ units or since a development of 1-4 units is considered a smaller development. He also asked if this policy would be retroactive. Ms. Burnett stated that the threshold of 4 units was chosen because the City is facing a larger number of infill developments which are generally going to be smaller developments and the concern was regarding how these infill projects would fit in with the community. However, it is up to the Commission if they would like to raise the threshold of multi-family units. She further said that this policy would be applied moving forward or as deemed necessary as projects move forward as part of the completeness process per the existing Development Code provisions. Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the policy will be implemented as part of the application checklist, therefore it cannot be applied retroactively to projects already deemed complete. Chairman Guglielmo asked how the compatibility of the project to the surrounding areas will be shown and if there were any plans to provide a similar City-wide 3D map for Rancho Cucamonga that is used in Pasadena (Exhibit A). NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 7 Ms. Burnett answered that the City of Pasadena was building on an existing 3D modeling database that Rancho Cucamonga doesn’t have, however the applicant will be asked to look at the compatibility outside their parcel. Commissioner Wimberly asked if the Commission would have access to the digital images of the new visual materials when the agenda packets are received. Ms. Burnett replied that anything that is part of the agenda packet will be available to view, but opportunities to provide more digital data will be looked at moving forward. Ms. Burnett asked if there was any additional direction on the threshold for the minimum number of units for multi-family developments. Commissioners Wimberly, Oaxaca, and Dopp concurred that they are in agreement with staff to keep the minimum threshold at 4 units for multi-family developments. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. F1. TIME EXTENSION DRC2018-00816 - GOLDEN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT, INC. - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT17444) related to a 13-unit condominium development on 2.17 acres of land in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Archibald Avenue and 150 feet north of Monte Vista Street - APN: 0202-131-27, -61 and - 62. On October 10, 2007, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17444. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to the projects within the scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 7 Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Tracy Scott, resident, spoke against the project stating that there is too much development in the City and not enough balance between developments and open space. She cited the land adjacent to Los Osos High School, the open space at Central Park, and the proposed Time Extension site as examples of concern. Chairman Guglielmo closed the public hearing. Jun Chen, applicant, responded to the public comment and stated while he understands the concern with too much development, this specific project is not a high-density development and consists of 13 single-family homes. Additionally, he stated that the project will be beneficial to the neighbors with the installation of a traffic light and the enhancements to the storm drain system. Commissioner Wimberly said he has no issues with the Time Extension and Commissioner Oaxaca and Chairman Guglielmo concurred. Commissioner Dopp asked what the process would be if the Time Extension is denied. Mr. Van der Zwaag replied that the map would expire and the since the developer cannot build without an approved map, they would have to start the process from the beginning. Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Munoz absent) to adopt the Resolution approving Time Extension DRC2018-00816 as presented by staff. G. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: NONE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE H. ADJOURNMENT 7:36 PM NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 7 I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Susan Shaker INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker’s podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under “Public Comments.” There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling Susan Shaker Acting Executive Assistant II City of Rancho Cucamonga NOVEMBER 28, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 7 of 7 agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission’s decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk’s Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us.