Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 South Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 12, 2017 PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Planning Commission and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the Planning Commission and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Planning Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. • The conduct of Planning Commission meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. • The Planning Commission meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the Planning Commission agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City. • No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers. • All comments directed to the Planning Commission or to any member of the Planning Commission must be directed to the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent). We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Carolyn Hemming B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chaiperson Carolyn Hemming C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Carolyn Hemming, Vice Chairperson Ismael Arias, Commissioner Jorge Grajeda, Commissioner Luis M. Juarez, Commissioner Tomas Ursua, Commissioner Kyle Brown, and Commissioner Mario Ramos. D. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Planning Commission concerning any items that are not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Comments from the public of any non agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes in accordance with City policy. 2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines: a) Prior to the meeting, or during the meeting prior to an agenda item being discussed, any person wishing to address the Planning Commission shall complete a speaker card and submit it to the Development Services Manager. Speaker cards are available in the foyer of the City Council Chambers and from the Minutes Clerk. b) When called upon, the person shall come to the podium, state his /her name and address for the record, and, if speaking for an organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Planning Commission on the same subject matter, the Chair may, at his /her discretion, request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission. c) All remarks should be addressed to the Planning Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chair who will determine whether, or in what manner, an answer will be provided. E. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Planning Commissioner, that item may be removed City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 7/6/2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 12, 2017 from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent Calendar by a Planning Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item(s) requested to be pulled. 1. Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes - May 10, 2017 Meeting Attachments: Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes - May 10, 2017 Meeting F. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Change of Zone (ZONE 4972-2016), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 4920-2016), Development Plan Review (DPR 6124-2016), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 6122-2016) Project Address: 267, 279, and 291 E. Bonita Avenue & 2815 - 2873 Melbourne Avenue Project Applicant: Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare Project Planner: Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager Council District: CC District No. 6 Change of Zone to allow the change of Zoning classification from R -1-7,500 to the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan Residential Transition Zone for the properties at 267, 279, and 291 E. Bonita Avenue and 2815 through 2873 Melbourne Avenue; Specific Plan Amendment to allow the expansion of boundaries of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan to include the properties at 267, 279, and 291 E. Bonita Avenue and 2815 through 2873 Melbourne Avenue; Development Plan Review for the development of a surface parking lot within the Residential Transition Zone of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan; and Tentative Parcel Map to comprehensively consolidate all affected parcels on the Casa Colina property; and to construct a new 71-space surface parking lot on the site totaling approximately 1 acre. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA - Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15332 (Class 32 - In-Fill Development Projects), therefore no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of Change of Zone (ZONE 4972-2016), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 4920-2016), and Development Plan Review (DPR 6124-2016), subject to conditions and that Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 6122-2016), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report - Casa Colina Attachment 1 - Draft Change of Zone Resolution Attachment 2 - Draft Specific Plan Amendment Resolution Attachment 3 - Draft Tentative Parcel Map Resolution Attachment 4 - Draft PC Resolution Development Plan Review with Exhibits Attachment 5 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 6 - Development Plan and Zone Change, Specific Plan Amendment Attachment 7 - Site Photographs Attachment 8 - 1,000' Radius Map and Public Hearing Notice 2. Modification of Variance (VAR 5239-2016) and Modification of Conditional Use Permit City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 7/6/2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 12, 2017 (MCUP 14-003) Project Address: 3111 W. Temple Avenue Project Applicant: Hooshang Foroshani Project Planner: Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager Council District: CC District No. 5 Modification of Variance and Modification of Conditional Use Permit to modify conditions of the previously approved Variance and Conditional Use Permit to approve a new construction plan allowing the expansion of the convenience market, including a new second story; a new, small one-story freestanding retail building with setbacks less than 15’0”; expansion of the carwash with interior setback less than 15’0”; and replacement of the pump island canopy with a taller canopy for the project located within the C-4 (Highway Commercial) zoning district. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA - Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15332 (Class 32 - In-Fill Development Projects), therefore no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Modification of Variance (VAR 5239-2016) and Modification of Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 14-003), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report: 3111 Temple Ave (Modification of MCUP 14-003 and MVAR 5239-2016) Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution 3111 W. Temple (MCUP 14-003) Attachment 2 - Draft PC Resolution 3111 W Temple (MVAR 5239-2016) Attachment 3 - Draft PC Resolution Alternate 3111 W Temple (MVAR 5239-2016) Attachment 4 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 5 - Project Plan Reductions.pdf Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice and 400' Radius Map.pdf Attachment 7 - Site Photo 3. Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 7700-2017) Project Address: 1400 E. Mission Boulevard Project Applicant: City of Pomona - Development Services, Planning Division Project Planner: Catherine Lin, Senior Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 Specific Plan Amendment to amend the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan to include emergency shelter by right for a specific parcel at 1400 E. Mission Boulevard and potentially other parcels by Conditional Use Permit, and to modify the appeal period timeframe from 10 days to 20 days. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - Public Resources Code, Sections 15269(c) (Specific Actions Necessary to Prevent or Mitigate an Emergency), the proposed project will alleviate the unmet shelter needs identified in the City of Pomona, and enable the City of Pomona to be in compliance with state-mandate Senate Bill 2 (SB2), and therefore, this project is an emergency project that is exempt from the requirements of CEQA. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 7/6/2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 12, 2017 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 7700-2017), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Draft PC Resolution for SPA 7700-2017 Exhibit A Proposed PCSP map amendment Map of 1400 E. Mission and PCSP Area Aerial photograph of 1400 E. Mission Boulevard G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Selection of New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Attachments: New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Memo Planning Commission Rules of Procedure/By-Laws (pg. 1) H. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER COMMUNICATION: J. ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of July 26, 2017 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION: I, Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the July 12, 2017 meeting of the Planning Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on July 6, 2017. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Brad Johnson Development Services Manager City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 7/6/2017