Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 13, 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 May 13, 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 5/7/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda May 13, 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. F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Major Wireless Communication Facility (WIRE 13283-2020) (CONTINUED) 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.), CEQA does not apply to projects that are denied. However, should the Planning Commission approve Major Wireless Communication Facility Permit (WIRE 13283-2020), the proposed project would be categorically exempt under Article 19, Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures) of CEQA, because it consists of the installation of a new free standing wireless communication facility. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached PC Resolution denying Major Wireless Communication Facility Permit (WIRE 13283-2020) without prejudice so that the applicant may revisit the Planning Commission with a modified proposal of an alternate site. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution (Denial) Attachment 2 - Previous Staff Report from PC Meeting of April 22, 2020 Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Applicant's Request for Continuance Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice and Radius Map Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence Attachment 7 - Draft PC Resolution (Approval) Attachment 8 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 9 - Project Plans Attachment 10 - Coverage Maps Attachment 11 - Photo Simulations City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 5/7/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda May 13, 2020 G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION: I. DISCUSSION: 1. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Workshop Attachments: Staff Memo Attachment 1 - What is VMT (Video) Attachment 2 - FAQ - Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA Attachment 3 - Summary of Lead Agency Decisions, Options, and Recommendations ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 27, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the May 13, 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 May 7, 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 4 Printed on 5/7/2020