Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 22, 2020 7:00 PM Via teleconference Planning Commission Chair Dr. Kyle Brown Vice-Chair Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Jorge Grajeda Commissioner Alfredo Camacho Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Richard Bunce Commissioner Kristie Kercheval Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 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 removed from the meeting. • 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. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kyle Brown B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Kyle Brown C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Kyle Brown, Vice-Chairperson Ron VanderMolen, Commissioner Jorge Grajeda, Commissioner Alfredo Camacho, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner Dick Bunce and Commissioner Kristie Kercheval. 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) When called upon, the person shall 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. b) 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. 3. Together the Planning Commission members, City Staff and public honor Pomona ’s important City meeting values: a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness and our cherished democratic process. b) To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City. Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we proceed with the meeting together. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 4/16/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 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 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. Time Extension (EXT 13454-2020) Project Address: 22122 Valley Blvd. Project Applicant: Chalmers Equity Group Project Planner: Ata Khan, Senior Planner Council District: District No. 5 A request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12-012) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017), which proposes five new tilt-up warehouses, on a property located at 22122 Valley Boulevard. Recommendation: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 13454-2020) granting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12-012) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment No. 1 - RES. 2018-083 Attachment No. 2 - RES. 2018-084 Attachment No. 3 - Applicant Request 2. Time Extension (EXT 13522-2020) Project Address: 1439 S. Palomares St. Project Applicant: Anthony Tam Project Planner: Gustavo Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager Council District: District No. 5 A request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7985-2017), which proposes to construct three detached, two-story single-family structures, totaling six units. Recommendation: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 13522-2020) granting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7985-2017). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - PC Resolution No. 18-028 Attachment 2 - PC Resolution No. 18-029 Attachment 3 - Applicant Request F. HEARING ITEMS: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 4/16/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 13505-2020) Project Address: 2400 Valley Boulevard Project Applicant: Efrain & Gladys Lopez Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 A request for a conditional use permit to allow an upgrade from an existing Type 20 Alcohol License (off-sale beer and wine) to a Type 21 Alcohol License (off-sale general) for off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing bona-fide grocery store in the C-2 - Neighborhood Shopping Center Zone. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, 15301, in that the proposed project only involves the permitting of alcohol sales at an existing facility. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 13505-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Census Tract and Police District Map Attachment 5 - Sensitive Uses Map Attachment 6 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice 2. Major Wireless Communication Facility (WIRE 13283-2020) Project Address: 1748 Alameda Street Project Applicant: Dino Romeo Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Planning Technician Council District: CC District No. 6 A request for a Major Wireless Communication Facility Permit to allow the installation of a new unmanned and freestanding 46-foot tall wireless communication facility with associated equipment designed as a eucalyptus tree and an 8-foot tall concrete masonry unite (CMU) enclosure with a wrought iron lid on an undeveloped property located in the Workplace Gateway segment 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 criteria for a Class 3 (New Construction of Small Structures) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, 15303, in that the proposed project consists of the installation of a new free standing wireless communication facility. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution recommending approval of Major Wireless Communication Facility Permit (WIRE 13283-2020), subject to conditions. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 4/16/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Site Photograph Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice and Radius Map Attachment 5 - Project Plans Attachment 6 - Coverage Maps Attachment 7 - Photo Simulations 3. Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 9814-2018), Change of Zone (ZONE 10750-2019), Variance (VAR 12495-2019), Development Plan Review (DPR 6423-2016), Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 6424-2019) Project Address: 1490 Mission Boulevard Project Applicant: JWDA - MS Architects Project Planner: Jeff Hamilton, Contract Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for 1) Specific Plan Amendment to include the entire project site in the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (CSP); 2) Zone Change to designate the entire project site PCSP and remove the southerly two-thirds of the site from the R-2 -(Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone; 3) Variances to allow for less than five feet of separation from the easterly property line to the proposed driveway and to allow fewer trees along the interior property lines than required; and 4) Development Plan Review for development of a new 41-unit apartment project in the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan - Midtown Segment and R-2 - Low Density Multiple Family Zone. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) were prepared consistent with CEQA Section 15070 to assess the potential effects of this project on the environment. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 9814-2018), Change of Zone (ZONE 10750-2019), Variance (VAR 12495-2019), Development Plan Review (DPR 6423-2016), and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 6424-2019), subject to conditions. City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 4/16/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution (Specific Plan Amendment) Attachment 2 - Draft PC Resolution (Change of Zone) Attachment 3 - Draft PC Resolution (Variances) Attachment 4 - Draft PC Resolution (Development Plan Review) Attachment 5 - Draft PC Resolution (IS-MND) Attachment 5 - Exhibit 1 (IS-MND) Attachment 6 - Location Map and Aerial Photograph Attachment 7 - Site Photographs Attachment 8 - 1,000’ Radius Map and Public Hearing Notice Attachment 9 - Project Plans G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION: I. DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 13, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the April 22, 2020 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 April 16, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 4/16/2020