Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · July 22, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
7:00 PM
Via Video Conference
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 July 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
asked to leave.
• 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. SELECTION OF NEW CHAIRPERSON & VICE-CHAIRPERSON:
1. Selection of New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
E. 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:
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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.
F. 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. Approval of draft Planning Commission Action Minutes meeting of January 22, 2020,
February 12, 2020, February 26, 2020, March 11, 2020, May 13, 2020 and May 27,
2020.
Attachments: Draft PC Action Minutes 1-22-2020
Draft PC Action Minutes 2-12-2020
Draft PC Action Minutes 2-26-2020
Draft PC Action Minutes 3-11-2020
Draft PC Action Minutes 5-13-2020
Draft PC Action Minutes 5-27-2020
2. Time Extension (EXT 013894-2020)
Project Address: 1626 & 1630 W. Mission Blvd.
Project Applicant: Pomona Mission LLC
Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner
Council District: District No. 5
A request for a one-year time extension for Development Plan Review (DPR
11888-2019). The project includes the construction of a three-story, multi-family
residential development consisting of 24 condominium housing units on a vacant 0.87
acre parcel located within the Midtown Segment of the Pomona Corridor Specific Plan
(PCSP).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT
013894-2020) granting a one-year time extension for Development Plan Review (DPR
11888-2019), subject to the conditions of PC Resolution No. 19-032, approved on July
24, 2019.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - PC Resolution No. 19-032
Attachment 2 - Approved Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Applicant's Time Extension Application, Submitted on June 23, 2020
G. HEARING ITEMS:
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1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12477-2019) and Tentative Parcel Map (PARCEL
MAP 12277-2019)
Project Address: 1025 Friar Lane
Project Applicant: Jose Navarro
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 2
A request for a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Parcel Map for condominium
purposes to allow the development of three, two-story residential units with two-car
garages on an undeveloped 0.31-acre lot in the R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family) and S
(Supplemental Use Overlay) Zones. 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 32 (In-fill Development) Categorical Exemption
pursuant to Article 19, 15332; and Class 15 (Minor Land Subdivisions) Categorical
Exemption pursuant to Section 15315. Therefore, no further environmental review is
required.
Recommendation:
The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached
draft Resolutions recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12477-2019)
and Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP 12277-2019), subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - CUP Resolution
Attachment 2 - Draft PC Resolution (TPM)
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 4 - Site Photographs
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Radius Map and Public Hearing Notice
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 012399-2019)
Project Address: 3109 N. Garey Avenue
Project Applicant: ASI Development - Adan Madrid on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc.
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 6
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (Off-sale
Beer & Wine - Type 20 ABC License) for off-site consumption in conjunction with a new
convenience store within an existing 2,375 square foot tenant space. The proposed
project meets the guidelines for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19,
Section 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities).
Recommendation:
The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached
draft Resolution recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP
012399-2019), subject to conditions.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Site Photographs
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Census Tract Map
Attachment 6 - Police Reporting District Map
Attachment 7 - Surrounding Sensitive Uses Map
Attachment 8 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 9 - City of Knowledge School Correspondence
Attachment 10 - Applicant’s Community Meeting Summary
H. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION:
J. DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of August
12, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., which will occur via video conference.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the
July 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 July 16, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager
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