Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · July 26, 2017
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 26, 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 Luis M. Juarez
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Luis M. Juarez
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Luis M. Juarez, Vice Chairperson Tomas Ursua, Commissioner Jorge Grajeda, Commissioner
Ismael Arias, Commissioner Kyle Brown, Commissioner Carolyn Hemming, 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
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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 - June 14, 2017
Attachments: Unofficial Minutes - June 14, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting
F. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 6752-2017) and Variance (VAR 6753-2017)
Project Address: 1110 S. Reservoir Street
Project Applicant: Michael Chait, Chait Company
Project Planner: Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager
Council District: CC District No. 3
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a new 72,000 square foot warehouse building
and office, and Variance to deviate from the front yard setback requirement on a property in
the M-1 zone. 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 15332 (Class 32 - In-Fill
Development Projects), therefore no further environmental review is required.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP
6752-2017) and Variance (VAR 6753-2017), subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report: 1110 S Reservoir Street
Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution CUP 6752-2017
Attachment 1b - Draft PC Resolution VAR 6753-2017
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Project Plan Reductions
Attachment 4 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 5 - Site Photos, Taken July 20, 2017
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 4574-2016), Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 4575-2016),
and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 4763-2016 TTM 74105)
Project Address: 1385 S. San Antonio Avenue
Project Applicant: Belcon Investment, LLC
Project Planner: Ata Khan, Associate Planner
Council District: CC District No. 3
Application to permit the construction of five residential condominium units and removal of
five oak trees within the R-2-S (Low Density Multiple-Family Zone with Supplemental
Overlay). 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 15332 (Class 32 - In-Fill
Development Projects), therefore no further environmental review is required.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP
4574-2016), Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 4575-2016) and Tentative Tract Map
(TRACTMAP 4763-2016 TTM 74105), subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report - 1385 S. San Antonio Ave. (CUP 4574-2016 & TRACTMAP 4763-2016 TTM 74105 & MAJOTP 457
Attachment 1 - 1385 S. San Antonio (PC Reso CUP 4574-2016)
Attachment 2 - 1385 S. San Antonio (PC Reso TRACTMAP 4763-2016 TTM 741056)
Attachment 3 - 1385 S. San Antonio (PC Reso MAJOTP 4575-2016)
Attachment 4 - 1385 S. San Antonio Ave (Aerial Vicinity)
Attachment 5 - 1385 S. San Antonio Ave (Project Plan Reductions)
Attachment 6 - 1385 S. San Antonio Avenue (400 Radius)
Attachment 7 Arborist Report Dated 3-26-16 for 1385 S. San Antonio Ave.pdf
3. Major Wireless Communication Facility (WIRE 2511-2015)
Continued from June 14, 2017
Project Address: 2377 N. Garey Avenue
Project Applicant: Spectrum Services for Verizon Wireless
Project Planner: Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager
Council District: CC District No. 6
Major Wireless Communication Facility Permit to allow the installation of a new freestanding
65-foot tall wireless communication facility designed as a stealth tower. The project is
proposed on property located at 2377 N. Garey Avenue in the Transit Oriented District of the
Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (PCSP). 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).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Major Wireless Facility (WIRE
2511-2015) to August 23, 2017.
Attachments: Continuance Memo
G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER COMMUNICATION:
I. ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of August
9, 2017 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Brad Johnson, Development Services Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the
July 26, 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 20, 2017. I declare under the penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Brad Johnson
Development Services Manager
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