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Planning Commission Agenda
January 13, 2021
MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on January 13,
2021. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Guglielmo at 7:00pm.
Planning Commission present: Chairman Guglielmo, Vice Chair Oaxaca, Commissioner Dopp,
Commissioner Morales. Commissioner Williams — Absent
Staff Present: Darrelle Field, City Attorney; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Sean McPherson, Sr.
Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; David Eoff, Sr. Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant;
Jason Welday, Engineering Director; Mike Smith, Principal Planner, Brian Sandona, Senior Civil
Engineer.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Guglielmo opened for public communications and hearing no comment, closed communications
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular meeting Minutes of December 91h, 2020.
C2. Consideration to adopt Special meeting Minutes of December 21$t, 2020.
Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca. Motion carried 4-0-1 to adopt the
minutes as presented. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
D. Public Hearings
D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18305, MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2020 00217, AND
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2020-00218 (LOCATED THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA
AVENUE AT VISTA GROVE STREET) — MANNY BADIOLA — A request for site plan
review to subdivide a 4-acre parcel of land into 6 residential lots for the future development
of 6 single-family residences within the Very Low (VL) Residential District and the
Equestrian Overlay District, APN 1074-201-01 and 02. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts was prepared for consideration.
Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral
presentation (copy on file).
Commissioner Dopp asked a question regarding the tree removal, if there was a place for the trees.
Tabe van der Zwaag answered tress will be located inside and spaced along the perimeter on the
project site.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing
Ben and Vera, property owners at 5344 Hermosa Ave. have concerns regarding the retaining wall and
asked if their rod iron fence will be removed.
Tabe van der Zwaag responded yes, it will be removed replaced with a new retaining wall. (6ft. retaining
wall with a 5 ft. rod iron fence.) He assured them when the wall plans would be reviewed by the Building
and Safety Department for adequacy to retain the existing slope.
The following individuals have concerns of privacy with the 2-story homes and problems with rodents
once construction begins:
Phillip and Karla Feldman, Tracy Contreras, Weston Taylor and Jim Caldwell.
With no further public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp requested staff to answers residents' concerns.
Tabe van der Zwaag response as follows:
• Wall Height - 6 ft block wall along the trail easement and planting eucalyptus along the rear
property lines of each new parcel.
Mike Smith, Principal Planner, responded to the neighbor's concern related the potential rodent issues
during the grading phase when houses are developed in the future. He stated that they will need to
work with the applicant to bring on a pest control specialist. He also reminded the Commission that
they are only reviewing the tentative tract map. He stated that when we get to the point of reviewing
the houses on the lots, consideration of view obstructions and pest issues can be discussed.
Commissioner Dopp stated after hearing from staff, he is good with project moving forward.
Commissioner Morales asked for confirmation regarding the existing and proposed equestrian trails
along the west property line will be merged together as one big trail, with no split rail fencing dividing
the two trail easements.
Tabe van der Zwaag confirmed that there would not be a split rail fence between the two trail
easements.
Commissioner Oaxaca stated that he is glad to see attention to the trails making sure there is access
from individual properties leading to the trails. He has no issues with this project.
Commissioner Guglielmo thanked staff for clarifying we are only speaking of the tentative tract at this
time along with a minor exception and tree removal permit. He said there will be a day in the future
when houses on the lots will be removed and the issues raised by the neighbors may be discussed.
Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Morales. Motion carried 4-0-1 vote to adopt
Resolutions 21-1, 21-2 and 21-3. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
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D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00651 — (LOCATED AT 12550 ARROW ROUTE) — SGE
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS FOR AIR GAS SPECIALTY GAS FACILITY
- A request to demolish an existing office building and construct a new 18,165 square -foot
industrial building/production facility with a 3,490 square -foot office and additional site
improvements. The project is located in the General Industrial (GI) zone at 12550 Arrow
Route — APN: 0229-031-23. 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.
David Eoff, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral presentation (copy on
file).
Commissioner Morales asked if there will be a concrete apron where the old building was or new
landscaping.
David. Eoff answered the plan is to replace with concrete.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing.
Rachel Wu, Applicant, thanked Planning Commission for their time and consideration and David for his
presentation. She added, to the question from Commissioner Morales, explained the open space
where the building is being demolished will be replaced with concrete apron and it may be used for
temporary storage once project gets built.
With no public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
Commissioner Morales stated project is an improvement and is in support of it.
Vice Chair Oaxaca mentioned the applicant did a real nice job in the design and showed flexibility
working with staff and it will be a great addition on Arrow Hwy. and is looking forward to seeing it.
Commissioner Dopp stated the rod iron fence will be a vast improvement over chain link and barb wire.
He also said any attempt to make industrial like buildings look nicer and raise the level of that
architectural style is always appreciated.
Chairman Guglielmo stated the overall project is a vast improvement over the existing and if it helps
their operation and they are willing to go the extra mile with rod iron, then it is a worthy project and
looks forward to seeing it and improve the city.
Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Dopp. Motion carried, 4-0-1 vote to adopt
resolutions #21-4. Absent— Commissioner Williams.
133. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2020-00215 (LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE
16, SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE, NORTH OF 4TH STREET, AND WEST OF THE CITY'S
EASTERLY BOUNDARY) — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA —A proposal to amend the
General Plan of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to incorporate a new street network plan
within the southeast industrial area of the City that is generally. Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2000061027) on May 19, 2010 in connection with the City's approval of the City's
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2010 General Plan Update. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum to
the EIR has been prepared for consideration (Continued from December 9, 2020 public
hearing).
Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report requesting to continue
item to a date unspecified in order to maintain constructive and helpful dialogue between the City and
all stakeholders now that the moratorium on industrial development has been extended to June 30'h,
2021, by City Council. This extension provides staff additional time to have conversations with
stakeholders and continue to work on the proposed road network.
With no questions by Commissioners, Chairman Guglielmo re -opened the public hearing.
John Shardlow, on behalf of Black Creek, property owners of the site commonly referred to as "Gen
On", concurs with staff recommendation and in full support of continuance.
For the record, it is noted that the following correspondence was received after the preparation of the
agenda packet and the following general concern is noted. The actual correspondence could be
referred to for details:
• Letter from Mark A. Ostoich, Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden, requesting item to be continued.
With no further public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
All Commissioners concur with item being continued to a date unspecified and expressed they are glad
to see this positive movement and with this opportunity now that it has been extended. They are looking
forward to this time to be used wisely so that they can consider it and hopefully make a decision.
Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Morales to continue Item D3 to date unspecified.
Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
E. General Business - None
F. Director Announcements
Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, wished all a Happy New Year and announced the following:
PlanRC is on schedule and ready to enter the next phase of Policy Development.
Industrial Area Project, which includes the General Plan Amendment for the road network, has other
components as well. Staff is undertaking a code update to the industrial zones and development
standards in an effort to get new update modern policies in place for the industrial area.
Upcoming DRC and PC agendas will have items on it for the next few months. Keeping all of these
meetings on schedule and will continue the Zoom format for a while.
G. Commission Announcements -None
H. Workshop — None
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I. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca to adjourn the meeting, motion
carried unanimously, 4-1-0 vote. Absent— Commissioner Williams. Meeting was adjourned at 8:09pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Thornhill
Assistant, Planning Department
Approved: January 27, 2021 HPC/PC Regular Meeting
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