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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-22 - Minutes - PC-HPC JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 15 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:01pm Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __x___ Vice Chairman Oaxaca __x__ Commissioner Dopp __x___ Commissioner Morales __x___ Commissioner Williams __x___ Additional Staff Present: Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant; Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; David Eoff, Sr. Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; Mena Abdul-Ahed, Assistant Planner. Darren Chin, Assistant Engineer; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate 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 none, closed. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 15 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 by Commissioners for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2020. Moved by Vice Chairman Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Williams; 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00912 AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2019-00205 – PHELAN DEVELOPMENT - A request to develop an 11.73 acre site with three (3) industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 236,534 square feet and a request to reduce the building setback from neighboring residential properties within the General Industrial (GI) District, located on the north side of 9th Street, west of Vineyard Avenue, at 8768 9th Street – APN: 0207-262-28, 0207-262-35, 0207-262-36, 0207-262-41, and 0207- 262-42 . A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. Continued from January 8th meeting due to noticing error. Mike Smith, Principal Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Dopp, asked if there was any consideration moving traffic to prevent it going north or east? Brian Sandona, Engineer, answered the trucks can turn east on 9th street, not west so not to impose traffic in residential area. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 15 Chairman Guglielmo, asked what kind of walls will be on the northwest corner? Tania Chavez, Phelan Development, representing the applicant answered, regarding the wall on west side of the project, there is an existing block wall and landscape will be placed along that wall to add additional buffer. In regards to traffic, trucks would typically go thourgh Vineyard and stay on 9TH Street, that leads to the 10 fwy. Josh Bourgeois, Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance, stated he believes a full EIR (Environmental Impact Report) should be completed. Thomas Ruiz, spoke on behalf of Labors Local Union 783 in San Bernardino, that he is present tonight to support the project and hopefully it will be given consideration. Commissioner Dopp, mentioned he read the environmental impact, especially the air quality numbers and most thresholds were well below the state standards. Project is very well designed. Commissioner Oaxaca, stated he does not see any issues with the design of the project. Encourge to ensure that access is reasonable to each of the structures, as well as the overall design features. It will be a positive addition to the City, bringing valuable jobs to some of our local residents. Commisioner Williams mentioned it will be a good addition to 9th Street to clean it up. It will do a lot to improve the entire look of the street. Commission Morales, stated it’s great to see the development of the property. Everything was done well. Chairman Guglielmo, stated he seen the project presented at DRC with two different proposals because they were not sure they would be able to secure that house on the southeast corner. He was happy to see they were able to put it together. He also likes the overall design of the project and the need for it in that area because of the zoning. Moved by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Morales; carried 5-0-0. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 15 D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00502 – GCA LAND - A request for site plan and architectural review of 6 single-family residences on 3.19 acres of land within the Very Low (VL) Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre) at the northeast corner of Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane; APNs: 1061-691-22 through 27. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 – In-Fill Development Projects. Continued from January 8th meeting due to noticing error. Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Candyce Burnett, with Kimley Horn representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. Commissioner Dopp, asked if the residents are satisified with some of the remedies that took place at the neighborhood meeting? Candyce Burnett, replied they did have a series of conversations at the neighborhood meeting and they continue to work with adjacent neighbors. Will have to respond specifically to issues with the trees on the trail because they are conditioned to build a trail, so that would be an ongoing converstation with those neighbors. Chairman Guglielmo, asked the trail going to 15 feet, what is the width is as it continues on towards Jasper. Sean McPherson, answered this is a local feeder trail so that width would be expected to be 15 feet. Just a note; immediately to the north of where this trail would be is another 15 foot wide local feeder trail as well. Robbie Gonzalez, owns property on 88 Brittany Lane and expressed his concern regarding the drainage in front of his residence where the inlet is. The current development, the inlet is too small. Commissioner Dopp, expressed he likes the architectural accents. Appreciates the thought that went into creating the horse related properties in that specific subdivision. His concern is making sure the residents, in terms of the process, things get smoothed out along the way. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 15 Vice Chairman Oaxaca mentioned the applicant has done a great job on this particular project. He appreciates the applicants continued efforts to workout any remaining concerns with the surrounding residents. Commissioner Williams, agrees it will be a great addition to that area with a good variety. Chairman Guglelmo, expressed he likes the farmhouse and Tuscan design. Applicant did a good job. Moved by Commissioner Dopp, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0. D3. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00430 – RC STORE MAINTENANCE - A request for site plan and architectural review of an industrial building totaling 25,399 square feet on 1.87 acres of land located east of Vineyard Avenue and north of 8th Street in the General Industrial (GI) District; APN: 0209-013-13, -43, -44. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 – In-Fill Development Projects. Continued from January 8th meeting due to noticing error. Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Applicant contacted Staff this morning regarding revisions to the Conditions of Approval and Commissioners have the most revised copy on the dais. Serge Bonaldo with Bonaldo Engineering representing the applicant. He expressed Staff did a great job presenting and in support of everything said. Commissioner Dopp expressed, he looked over the Design Review and the applicant did a great job in creating a premium product. Vice Chairman Oaxaca agrees, the applicant did a real good job. It will be a nice addition to the City. Commissioner Williams mentioned she also likes the design. It will be a real improvement in that particular area. Commissioner Morales agrees the project looks good. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 15 Chairman Gugliglemo agrees they did a good job creating it. Moved by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Dopp; carried 5-0-0 with the revised Conditions of Approval. D4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT20118 AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00674 - LCD EMPIRE LAKES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC – A request to construct 867 for rent apartments that will include duplexes, two and three-story stacked flats, and two and three-story townhomes. The project will also include a commercial pad at the southwest corner of 6th street and The Resort Parkway, and roughly 5,000 square feet of commercial space integrated with four live/work townhome buildings located along the westside of the roundabout on The Resort Parkway. The project will be developed on roughly 39.68 acres within the Empire Lakes Specific Plan, Planning Area 1 and will provide a variety of open space areas, associated onsite parking, and additional onsite amenities. APN’s 0210- 102-08, 0210-102-09, and 0210-102-10. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2015041083) on May 18, 2016, in connection with the City’s approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015- 00114, Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040, and Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00115. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. David Eoff, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Applicant has provided some requested changes and clarifications to the Conditions of Approval and Commissioners have the most revised copy on the dais. Also, additional change, the Resolution references 5,000 sq ft. commercial space, when there is actually 10,000 of future commercial building sq. feet. No Public Comments. Vice Chairman Oaxaca, inquired about the draft conditions of approval revisions on Page 2, Item 16. Asked why was it struck? Seemed straight forward. David Eoff, answered it was one of the Engineering conditions. A lot of the improvements being done on the primary street, which are Resort Parkway (6th and 4th Street) are typical of this condition. The interior streets are designed to be private street but are maintanded by JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 7 of 15 HOA, not by City. They are designed to function as public streets where they are open to the public, giving it an open feeling. The maintnenace of it is done on a private basis. Randall Lewis with Lewis Corporation thanked staff and Planning Commission. He expressed his excitement for the project. Brian Jacobson with Lewis Corporation, Project Manager mentioned it has been a collaborative effort to get this project before you tonight. Wanted to make one clarification for purposes of the resolutions, in addition to the 867 dwelling units in total, we are proposing “in total” 20,000 square feet of non-residential space, within the mixed space overlay south of 6th Street. Commissioner Williams expressed she is excited for the project and asked to make sure there will be a Kiddie Park. Brian Jacobson, answered yes and assured her there would be. Chairman Guglielmo, asked how long will it take to construct. Brian Jacobson, answered they are hoping to start this summer. It will take 2 1/2 to 3 years to complete the entire 867 dwelling units. Commissioner Dopp, expressed his thanks and mentioned this is potentially an exciting opportunity. Did a great job addressing our concerns looking at the project as it moves forward. Vice Chairman Oaxaca, agrees and added we set the bar especially some of the aspects of sustainability that will connect the residents, not only to the non-residential portion of the project but also to the transit station and some of the other features in the community side. We set the bar where we all want it to be. Looking forward to seeing us keep the bar at that point for any future applicants looking to contribute to the project. Commissioner Williams, expressed her excitement about it and agees we have set the bar where we want it. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 8 of 15 Commissioner Morales, mentioned after looking at all the details on the report, he was pleased. Everything looks great, good quality and a good project. It helps us meet the City’s goals with affordable pricing in the right places. Chairmain Guglielmo stated, seeing what the applicant has done throughout the past year, it really is fascinating to see how they have been able to adapt and meet some of the concerns we had. This is really a new and exciting type of living we really do not have in the Inland Empire. Rancho is fortunate to have the driving economic force to allow this to occur. Lewis Corporation has really raised the bar with some of the higher standards and variation of design and walkability. Moved by Commissioner Williams, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0 with the revised Conditions of Approval. D5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2020-00007 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to modify standards for accessory dwelling units in compliance with state law. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15282(h). This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). No Public Comments. Commissioner Dopp, expressed his disappointment with the state regarding the code changes. It’s going to present some challenges for us moving forward but there is nothing we can do. Commissioner Oaxaca, agress it’s a little disconcerting when the state legislation gets into the code business. It might be interesting at some point to hear back from staff if we really see it activates any land rush of Accessory Dwelling Units or see any change at all. If it will activate a number of applications, more than you had in the past. Jennifer Nakamura, answered since some of these changes were made in 2018 became effective, the number of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) that we have had basically doubled. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 9 of 15 Keep in mind that number is still under 30 for last year that were permitted. We only had maybe two or three that were garage conversions. Most of them as proposed were detacted ADU’s. Some choose to build a garage in addition to the ADU’s. One of the things we are finding in some cases the barrier to this is in some cases the cost. They are not set up for utilities or sewer, they are relatively expensive to build. Looking at somewhere between $60,000 to $70,000 for the unit itself, in addition to foundation, etc. It is relatively an expensive proposition. Commissioner Williams, stated she also dislikes the state legislators taking control. Asked what controls do we have of what it looks like. Jennifer Nakamura, answered we do have some basic design standards. It’s bascially the roof pitch matches the existing home, the roof materials and then colors. If they wanted to get more creative, we want them to have those opportunities as well. Moved by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Morales; carried 5-0-0. D6. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2020-00004 – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA – A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to modify the development standards applicable to single-family residential development within a specific area of the Red Hill community that is generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, south of Base Line Road, west of Vineyard Avenue, and east of Grove Avenue (the City’s west boundary). This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Anne McIntosh, Planning Director mentioned brought before the Commissioners tonight are a set of standards we would like for you to consider, discuss and evaluate. Are we improving our regulations so that we are increasing our ability to protect the general community welfare. What we would like to do instead of having you adopt a resolution tonight, make a final decision, is get your direction and come back with actual ordinace that we would be taking to Council. The resolution in your packet refers to the content of the standards but does not have the ordinance attached. We would like to come back at the next meeting with the ordinance so you would continue the hearing over. Mike Smith, Principal Planner and David Eoff, Sr. Planner presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file). JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 10 of 15 Renee Massey, expressed her concern over the item presented. Requesting the Commissioners to table the approval of Municipal Code Amendment that staff is recommending and suggests to direct staff to work with neighbors in small meetings or workshops in order to create a more standard that all will be proud of and eager to approve. H. Lynn Massey, spoke about the lot at 8045 Camino Predera and it’s previous owners/ real estate history. Requesting to reconsider the 14 foot height allowance. The neighbors on the north side of street would like to share the view with the neighbors on the south side of the street and have it preserved. Chuck Buquet, spoke on going back and taking a look at the 14 foot height limitation. Stating it will devastate the whole hillside area. John Adams, spoke about the views, topography and explained that each lot is different. The rules and comments do not apply equally with all the different lots. Saurabh Patel, spoke about his concern over the 14 foot height restriction. He requests Commissioners take additional time to think this over and let residents on North side property owners get together and come up with a clear and concise code. Ms. Patel, spoke about why the focus is specifically for Camino Predera south side only. What is City and Staff doing about the view for north side residents. She asks Commissioners to look into why it’s inconsist. Maria Alamat, mentioned she lives on Red Hill Country Club Drive and many of the neighbors are not concerned about Camino Predera. Stating there is a lot of history on Red Hill with cascading views they all share. Commissioner Dopp, requesting if Staff can provide some insight in terms of view sharing and how they arrived at the 14 foot number. Mike Smith, explained regarding the view sharing, the City does not have a view preservation ordinance in the Development Code or Municipal Code so there is no parallel statement in the code that can be applied to housing, so what we have to do is review against what is specified in the code. One of the reasons that we started down this road with apposing to amend the Municipal Code is some of the standards left a lot to perhaps some interpretation where we have to do is make is subjective as possible. One of those things took away from the JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 11 of 15 workshops with Red Hill was that there was concern about the height of the house relative to the curb, which seems the best way to measure because it’s a feature and it will not move. The way we arrived at the 14 feet figure, one story, and then you add whatever the roof might be above it, allowing for a 8 foot floor and then up to 14 feet to account for the roof pitch. Commissioner Dopp, stated there is going to be a situation where people are going to win and people are going to lose. He does agree there needs to be some work to evolve between the residents. Vice Chairman Oaxaca mentioned in conversations like this, context is really important to him to hear from project applicants and from members of the public and a lot of times it’s a little bit of a task to put together of what we are trying to accomplish here. When all of you moved into your homes on the north side, there was vacant land to the south, sooner or later there was going to be homes there. He does know it is uneven topography to the south and that needs to be taken into account as well. He believes you do need some more time but as a Commissioner, he personally feels that we do not need to take forever to do this. We need to arrive at a concurred solution and hope to do that by the next meeting. There has been sufficient notification and sufficient opportunitunty now to see what Staff has proposed. He hopes when we come back there will be a spirit of cooperation and solution for everyone involved. Commissioner Williams, expressed her concern to take a little bit more time. Suggests for one more neighborhood meeting. Asked about the common side sitbacks on the north side of street. Are they 20 feet apart. Mike Smith, answered he would have to look at an aerial photo. The house to the west looks 10 feet. The house to the west of that also has a long driveway that leads to the backyard. Each adjacent house to the west and north has some condition which forced the house to be 10 feet required, by default design. Commissioner Williams, stated some of the houses are way to close together. There needs to be some breathing air. She does not like the feeling that Staff is saying this is the way it’s going to be. She is not ready to take this draft and bring back in two weeks and okay it. Maybe give it a month. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 12 of 15 Commissioner Morales, stated he knows this item was brought today with good intent but he does realize some more work is needed. Suggesting a community outreach and get the feedback from all stakeholders involved. Chairman Guglielmo, mentioned a few things to point out for Staff. He noticed in the audience a few times when the illustration about 14 feet and noticed people shaking their heads. It seems like there is confusion what that means. He asks if Staff can do better in defining the illustrations to visualize it better. One other thing is about the trees on the lots that are further East along the trail. He asks if Staff can provide some information about those trees. Mike Smith, answered regarding the trees, we have a section of the code that specifies when a removal of a tree has to be reviewed by the City. Generally, it has to be 30 feet high or higher. If it requires additional review, we have applicants submit an application for an tree removal permit and justify the removal of the tree. Explain the purpose and sometimes it’s a matter of health or it being in the way of development on property. Anne McIntosh, commented one of the things about timing the direction to undertake this effort came out of after the final hearing on a house on Camino Predera was heard by Council on appeal, ultimately the direction to do this came from the City Manager’s Office. Also, as you know we had another hearing with this body on another house on Camino Predera and the Commission denied that application and that is now on appeal. The issue of time is critical because the longer we wait the more the existing conditions will be in place and applications will continue to come in. We will not be able to solve this problem as applications are coming in. We really do need to be thinking about the timing of this and come to a solution sooner than later. Your comment about having another meeting with the neighbors, we can do that. It will give them an opportunity to talk to see if there is recommendations they might come back. The rules that are in place right now will be in place until you make a change. The frustration the existing property owners have is that they’ve designed to the literal guidelines and the Council have found there is a compatibility issue with the neighborhood. What we are trying to do here is would it be compatible with the neighborhood. What kind of profile along south side of Camino Predera would provide that compatibility. And what is in the code now isn’t, then how can we shape more carefully those profiles to create that compatibility. When the Commission heard the last case on an individual project, the issue of bulk and massing and this distancing between bulldings was part of what you considered and where JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 13 of 15 concerned about. So that is what lead us to increase the set back. If we increase the set back a little bit on each side that would provide that space. Kind of managing the height it seemed from the street creates a sense of space from both sides of the street without completely making the houses invisible but it does not allow them to go up so high that it would feel massive. That is what kind of contributed to the recommendations that we brought forward. We are close to meeting your criteria. It will not take as much time as you think it might to find a recommendation. Moved by Commissioner Williams, second by Vice Chairman Oaxaca; carried 5-0-0 to continue the public hearing to February 12, 2020, and direction for Staff to hold another workshop/neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed development standards and Staff is to return a draft ordinance for consideration with additional language to amend the code to accommodate those standards. E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Announced PC meeting on February 12th, 2020, will be held in the Tri- Communities conference room. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: None F. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Chairman Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting; carried 5-0-0. 10:12pm Adjournment to February 12, 2020, HPC/PC meeting and will be held in the Tri-Communities Conference Room. 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 Thursday, January 16, 2020, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. JANUARY 22, 2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 14 of 15 If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. 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