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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-22 - Minutes - PC-HPC MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 6 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:00pm Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo _X____ Vice Chairman Wimberly _X____ Commissioner Dopp _X____ Commissioner Munoz _X____ Commissioner Oaxaca _X____ Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager; Elisa Cox, DCM/Interim Planning Director; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Jason Welday, Engineering Services Director; Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer; Jasmin Oriel, Administrative Assistant. B. 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 between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. Chairman Guglielmo opened the public communications. Seeing none, closed. MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 6 C. 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. C1. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly ;carried 5-0 to approve the minutes. D. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. DIRECTORS REPORT - INTRODUCTION OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION PLAN (EHNCP) SPECIFIC PLAN Tony Locacciato, Meridian Consultants, gave an oral report. Commissioner Munoz reiterated the breadth of the content in the EIR. Commissioner Wimberly had no questions. Commissioner Dopp requested clarification on the “no project” alternative and the quantity of homes allowed under County zoning designations. Commissioners Oaxaca and Guglielmo had no questions. Commissioner Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Don Horvatitch is concerned about the impact of vistas on his property, illegal harvesting of sage and a possible historic area. MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 6 Tony Marisek is concerned about the quantity of lands available for mitigation. Tom Griffey is concerned about impacts of the annexation to a 25 acre property at the terminus of Etiwanda. Joe Cowan, ALRC President states the ALRC is opposed to the project and has concerns about impacts of the project to the equestrian overlay zone, impacts to fire safety, water resources and missing trail connections within the plan. Patrick Kamerly is concerned about property and development rights within the north portion of the plan area. Larry Henderson representing the ALRC is concerned about use of form based codes in the plan, use of alley and drives for development, lack of General Plan amendment text, public safety and evacuation plan, and that the EIR and plan are incomplete. Mark Gibboney is concerned about flood zone and fire risk, expressed desire to keep land as open space/conservation land. Judith Brennan is concerned about impact to wildlife corridors and trail connectivity. Jesse Bojorquez, representing Bernard Hugh is concerned about property rights for his property. Alex Cunningham is concerned about impacts of the project to his neighborhood (east of the Preserve adjacent to the Fontana border). Expressed desire to stay rural, concerned about property rights. Concerned about fire dangers and fire protections and why their land is considered part of the annexation. Barb DeWitt is concerned about trail connections and preserving the equestrian lifestyle and density of the plan. Mark Harris is concerned about views and vistas in his area (Deer Creek Estates), and the plan not representing citizen comments. Commissioner Guglielmo closed the public hearing. MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Munoz reiterated his support of the work on the project. Commissioner Wimberly thanked the public for coming out to speak on the project. Commissioner Oaxaca thanked the public for speaking on the project, anticipated ongoing conversations about the project. Commissioner Dopp noted most comments were regarding the specific plan, not the EIR. Recommended additional conversations with staff for specific issues. Asked for clarification on if fire safety is addressed in the EIR. Mr. Locacciato stated it is included in the EIR and the Fire District was consulted on the EIR. DCM Burris elaborated on how the plan considers evacuation for fire as part of the design. Commissioner Dopp asked follow up questions on the density listed in the alternative plans shown in the EIR. DCM Burris stated it is based on the most likely density the market will present within the neighborhood area. Commissioner Dopp asked for a map of the Parry’s Spineflower within the conservation area. Commissioner Dopp asked for clarification on traffic impacts to specific intersections. Mr. Locacciato clarified how the traffic counts were displayed in the table. Commissioner Guglielmo thanked the public for their input and questions. Asked staff for responses to email comments received about flood impacts. Shared the number of jobs proposed to be created by the plan. Asked for clarifications on public comments on trail connectivity and mitigation lands. Senior Planner Mike Smith stated those comments will be addressed in the staff report when the project is ready to be considered. The Environmental Impact Report was received and placed on file. MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 6 If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: None COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Munoz reminded comments on the EIR can be made until June 14, 2019. Commissioner Oaxaca asked about SB50; Commissioner Munoz stated it has been tabled until the end of the year. F. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm to a workshop in the Rains Room. I, Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 16, 2019 seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. 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, bo oing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. MAY 22, 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 6 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 n ame 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 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 agend a 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 $3,037 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.