Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2018 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 nonagenda 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 Chairperson 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 Chairperson 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 1/4/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2018 discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Planning Commissioner, that item may be removed 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. Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2017 Attachments: Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2017 F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Wireless Communication Facility Permit (WIRE 2662-2015) Continued from December 13, 2017 Project Address: 1600 West Holt Avenue Project Applicant: Verizon Wireless Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Wireless Communication Facility Permit to allow the construction of a +/- 46 foot tall stealth, freestanding wireless communication facility and associated ground mounted equipment on a property located in the Downtown Gateway Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan . 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 approve Wireless Communication Facility Permit (WIRE 2662-2015), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Approving a WCF as a Stealth Tower Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Conceptual Plans for WCF Attachment 4 - Color Photo Simulations of WCF Attachment 5 - Coverage Maps Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice & Radius Map 2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7492-2017) Project Address: 1455 S. White Avenue Project Applicant: Robert Graciano Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request to allow for the construction of two detached single -family residential units and associated site improvements as well as exterior elevation improvements to an existing 1,046 square foot single-family structure. The property is located within the "R-2" Low density multiple-family district as well as the "S" supplemental use overlay 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). City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 1/4/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2018 Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7492-2017), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map and Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Project Conceptual Plans Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice and 400 Radius Map 3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 6656-2017) Project Address: 1831-1881 Mount Vernon Avenue Project Applicant: Sylvia Tran Project Planner: Ata Khan, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A request to allow for the construction of a tilt-up warehouse on a parcel located in the M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district with an S 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 - Infill Development Projects). Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 6656-2017), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report for CUP 6656-2017 Attachment 1 - Resolution for CUP 6656-2017 Attachment 2- Location Map and Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Project Plan Reductions Attachment 4 - 400'Radius Map and Public Hearing Notice 4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 8420-2017) Project Address: 396 S. Thomas Street Project Applicant: Evelina Gamboa Project Planner: Ata Khan, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Application to permit the sale of beer and wine (Type 42-On Sale Beer & Wine-Public Premises) in conjunction with a new arcade located in the Mixed -Use Central Business District (MU-CBD) in the Downtown Pomona Specific Plan. 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 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 8420-2017), subject to conditions. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 1/4/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report for CUP 8420-2017 Attachment 1 - Resolution for CUP 8420-2017 Attachment 2 - Resolution for CUP 8420-2017 (Denial) Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Project Description Submitted by Applicant Attachment 5 - ABC Census Tract License Data Attachment 6 - Pomona Police Department Crime Statistics Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice and Radius Map Attachment 8 - Project Plans (Reduced) 5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 4764-2016) Project Address: 778 E. Arrow Highway Project Applicant: Walmart Stores, Inc. Project Planner: Ata Khan, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 Application to permit the sale of beer, wine, and liquor (Type 21-Off Sale General) and limited instructional tasting events (Type 86-Instructional Tasting License) in conjunction with an existing Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market located in the C-C (Community Shopping Center) 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 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 4764-2016), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report for CUP 4764-2016 Attachment 1 - Resolution for CUP 4764-2016 Attachment 2 - Resolution for CUP 4764-2016 (Denial) Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Project Plan Reductions Attachment 5 - Exhibit of Off-Sale ABC Licenses by Census Tract Attachment 6 - Pomona Police Department Crime Statistics Attachment 7 - Exhibit of Senstive Uses Attachment 8 - 400-Foot Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice Attachment 9 - Project Description Submitted by Applicant G. COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER COMMUNICATION: I. ADJOURNMENT: City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 1/4/2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 10, 2018 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA I, Emily Stadnicki, Development Services Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the January 10, 2018 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 January 4, 2018 . I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Emily Stadnicki Development Services Manager City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 1/4/2018