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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-25 - Minutes - PC-HPC SEPTEMBER 25, 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; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner; Sean McPherson, Senior Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive 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. SEPTEMBER 25, 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. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2019. (September 11th meeting was canceled.) Moved by Munoz, second by Wimberly; carried 5-0-0 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. TIME EXTENSION DRC2019-00564– RICHLAND COMMUNITIES – A request for a one (1) year time extension for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18908—The subdivision of approximately 10.6 acres into 30 single-family detached lots within the Low (L) Residential District, Etiwanda North Specific Plan located at the northwest corner of East Avenue and Wilson Avenue – APN: 1087-081-25. Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner, gave the Staff Report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Mr. John Schafer represents the project applicant and was available to answer any questions. There were no questions for Mr. Schafer and Commissioners thanked him for his time. Commissioner Munoz expressed everything sounds standard and supports permitting the extension. SEPTEMBER 25, 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 Commissioner Wimberly stated he concurs with Commissioner Munoz and the additional information application brought forward. He approves this extension as well. Commissioner Oaxaca mentioned he does not see any issues with this request for extension. Sees no issues. Commissioner Dopp thanked Mena for her Staff Report and added, he concurs. No real problems. One of the concerns from residences in area are environmental issues and good to see there were no changes and we are moving forward. Commissioner Guglielmo expressed he concurs and has nothing to add. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0. D2. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-01013 – RAMY IBRAHIM (Owner Amy Crow) – A request for site plan and architectural review of a proposed 3,030 square foot single-family residence with an attached 866 square foot garage on a 20,000 square foot lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, the Hillside Overlay, and the Equestrian Overlay at 5034 Via Verde – APN: 1061-201-09. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Chairman Guglielmo recused himself due to living within 500 feet to this proposed project. Announced Vice Chairman Wimberly will take over. Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner, gave the Staff Report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Dopp asked, if there were any concerns from residences on view obstructions or any feedback? Mena Abdul-Ahad answered, no. We did not receive any feedback or calls. Commissioner Dopp thanked Mena for her Staff Report. Expressed the house looks wonderful and very well designed. He likes the architectural feature, the patio on first floor along with the design elements. It fits in with the neighborhood. All houses are very similar style. Looks forward to seeing it. Thanked owner for applying and building our City. SEPTEMBER 25, 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 Oaxaca expressed he likes the design. It will be a nice addition to that neighborhood. Commissioner Munoz agreed with all comments. It will fit right in. A lovely designed home. He supports the approval of this project. Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman Wimberly, mentioned he agrees with his fellow commissioners. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Dopp; with the Conditions of Approval provided this evening. carried 4-0-1, Guglielmo recuse. Chairman Guglielmo resumed his position as Chairman and continued the meeting. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz announced the League of CA Cities will be holding their conference in Long Beach on October 16-18, 2019 and he will be attending. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Chairman Wimberly expressed how much he enjoyed the Red Carpet Event to honor the City of Rancho Cucamonga Board Member’s and Commissioners on September 16th at the Ioamosa House. Thank you. F. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Wimberly, second by Oaxaca to adjournment the meeting; carried 5-0-0. Adjourned at 7:38pm I, Elizabeth Thornhill, 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 September 19, 2019, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. SEPTEMBER 25, 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. 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 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. SEPTEMBER 25, 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 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 $3,114 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us.