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JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER
7:01pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __X___
Vice Chairman Wimberly __X___
Commissioner Dopp __X___
Commissioner Munoz __X___
Commissioner Oaxaca __A___
Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager;
Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II; Vince Acuna, Associate Planner; Griffin Sproul, Planning
Technician; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant; Mike Smith,
Principal Planner.
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 no one, closed.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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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 Wimberly, seconded by Dopp; carried 4-0-1, Oaxaca absent. Approved Regular
and Workshop meeting minutes of May 22, 2019.
D. 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.
D1. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2018-00700 – EMERSON RAYGOR – A request for live
entertainment to include bands with up to three musicians or a comic/trivia game host with
amplified sound at an existing restaurant named the Stackz Co, within the General Industrial
(GI) District, located at 9223 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0209-541-12. The project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
Griffin Sproul, Planning Technician, gave the Staff Report and Power Point presentation (copy
on file).
Vice Chairman Wimberly asked about the change of hours that is listed in the applicants
request letter that is different in the Staff Report.
Ms. Sproul stated that there are no changes to the hours of operation, just adding
entertainment.
Commissioner Dopp noted that the letter states they are open until 11:00pm on Saturday and
10:00pm Sunday through Friday.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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Applicant Emerson Raygor stated that the restaurant industry is a hard business. He noted
that their busy times are at lunch and they would like to improve their dinner opportunities.
Additional applicant Robert Ragee was also at the podium but did not address the
Commission.
Chairman Guglielmo asked about the kind of food and entertainment that was planned.
Mr. Raygor stated that craft beers and sandwiches are served and they have tried to keep the
craft beer providers from within the community. They need to be more creative at night to bring
in more opportunities. They are a small family business and want to add amplification for their
entertainers.
Commissioner Wimberly asked about the hours stated in the letter that was submitted.
Mr. Raygor stated that they close at 9:00pm every night. Friday and Saturday nights might
have stragglers after that.
Mr. Ghirelli stated that Condition 2d. in the Resolution states that the entertainment will be
offered from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday. He added that this permit would
not affect the hours of restaurant operation.
Mr. Raygor stated that last call is at 8:45pm and the restaurant is open until 9:00pm.
Ms. Sproul noted that this request is for entertainment and they will continue to operate the
restaurant at other times.
Vice Chairman Wimberly wanted clarification as it is still unclear how long the restaurant would
be operating.
Mr. Burris stated that last call is for both serving alcohol and food from the kitchen, and that it
can take additional time to close the restaurant after last call to allow patrons to leave.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing, and seeing none, closed.
Commissioner Munoz noted that no hours are being changed and the description of the type
of entertainment is clear. Also the types of entertainment allowed is clear and was in favor of
the project.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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Vice Chairman Wimberly appreciated the clarification of the hours.
Commissioner Dopp added that he appreciated the business for adding enhanced
opportunities.
Chairman Guglielmo concurred.
Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly; carried 4-0-1, Oaxaca absent.
E. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORT
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may
open the meeting for public input.
E1. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO ORDINANCES
PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
HOTELS WITHIN THE CITY.
Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II, gave the Staff Report updating the Commission.
The City Council modified the hotel Ordinances to read that they are effective for all new and
applications that have not received the required planning entitlements, including those that
have been deemed complete.
By law, we are returning to the Planning Commission to accept and recommend that the City
Council approve the Ordinances.
Motion to accept the staff report and recommend the City Council adopt the Ordinances as
modified by City Council.
Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Dopp; carried 4-0-1, Oaxaca absent.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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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: None.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned 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 June 6, 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, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
JUNE 12, 2019
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MINUTES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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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
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 $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.