Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:00 PM Via Video Conference Planning Commission Chair Alfredo Camacho Vice-Chair Kristie Kercheval Commissioner Jorge Grajeda Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Richard Bunce Commissioner Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Kyle Brown Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 ***IMPORTANT NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19*** On March 16, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency in response to the global COVID -19 outbreak. Preserving the health and safety of our employees and the public is our top priority. In accordance with California Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note the following: On August 12, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission meeting will occur via video conference. There will be no in-person public meeting location. To watch and participate by video conference -Visit https://zoom.us/join. -Type in Meeting ID 853 7141 1060 and click “Join”. -Enter Meeting Password 243589 and click “Join Meeting”. -As an added security measure, upon joining, you will be placed in a “Waiting Room”, and the Administrator will grant access to participate. -You can also access the meeting by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85371411060?pwd=RWxraElhKzBCaDFGRnIwWkZhV0Zvdz09 To participate by telephone -Dial (669) 900-9128 -Enter Meeting ID 853 7141 1060 followed by # -For Participant ID, press # -Enter Password 243589 followed by # To submit comments by email -Comments for public participation or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email. -Comments will be read into the record by the Planning Commission Secretary. -The deadline to submit your comments is Wednesday, August 12 by 6:00 p.m. -Please email your comments to DevServicesComments@ci.pomona.ca.us. -Comments must be limited to 200 words. -Please title your email “Planning Commission Public Comment 8-12-20” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. 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. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 8/6/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho, Vice-Chairperson Kristie Kercheval, Commissioner Jorge Grajeda, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner Dick Bunce, Commissioner Ron VanderMolen, Commissioner Kyle Brown. 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. 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. Approval of Draft Planning Commission Action Minutes meeting of June 10, 2020, June 24, 2020, July 8, 2020 and July 22, 2020. Attachments: Draft PC Action Minutes 6-10-2020 Draft PC Action Minutes 6-24-2020 Draft PC Action Minutes 7-8-2020 Draft PC Action Minutes 7-22-2020 2. Time Extension (EXT 13993-2020) Project Address: 1538 S. Towne Avenue City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 8/6/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 Project Applicant: May Xu Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: District No. 3 A request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9744-2018). The project was originally approved for a Change of Zone (ZONE 6154-2016) from R-1-6,000 to R-1-E as well as a CUP to allow the construction of two detached single-family structures, construction of a six car garage and associated site improvements. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 13993-2020) granting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9744-2018) subject to the conditions of CC Resolution No. 2018-130 approved on September 10, 2018 (Attachment 1). If approved, the new expiration date for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9744-2018) will be September 9, 2021. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment No 1-CC Resolution No. 2018-130 Attachment No 2-Approved Project Plans Attachment No 3-Approval for Time Extension (EXT 12698-2019) Attachment No 4-Application for Time Extension (EXT 13993-2020) 3. Time Extension (EXT 14042-2020) Project Address: 1439 S. Palomares Street Project Applicant: Anthony Tam, Tam Studio Architects Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: District No. 3 A request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7985-2017), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017) which proposes to construct three detached, two-story single-family structures, totaling six (6) units on a property located at 1439 S. Palomares Street. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 14042-2020) granting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7985-2017) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017). If approved, the new expiration date would be August 8, 2021. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - PC Resolution No. 18-028 Attachment 2 - PC Resolution No. 18-029 Attachment 3 - Applicant Request F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 012399-2019) (Continued from July 22, 2020) City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 8/6/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 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. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15270, CEQA does not apply to projects that are denied. However, should the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 012399-2019), the proposed project meets the guidelines for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution recommending denial of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 012399-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 22, 2020 2. Major Site Development Permit (MAJSDP 13631-2020) (Continued from July 8, 2020) Project Address: 55-65 Rancho Camino Drive Project Applicant: David Wang for YK America Inc. Project Planner: Lynda Lara Council District: CC District No. 5 A request for an amendment to a previously-approved Major Site Development Permit to redesign a proposed mixed-use project consisting of a hotel, health club, and multi-family residential units in the Transit Oriented District Neighborhood segment of the Phillips Ranch Specific Plan (PRSP). The applicant is requesting the following amendments: eliminate the subterranean parking levels from a proposed parking structure and replace with at-grade parking; reduce the size of the proposed health club from 38,469 to 34,908 square feet; increase the number of proposed dwelling units from 100 to 105; reduce the number of proposed parking stalls from 787 to 708; and minor revisions to the service facilities (trash/pump rooms, and pool restrooms) to accommodate a 15-foot storm water easement along the south property line. The City of Pomona, as lead agency, has conducted an environmental review on the proposed project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA (Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the proposed modifications to the Project remain consistent with the Certified Pomona Hyatt Place Hotel Project Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) adopted in 2018 and will not create new significant impacts than those otherwise disclosed in FEIR. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 8/6/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached PC Resolution approving Major Site Development Permit (MAJSDP 13631-2020);subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map and Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Staff Report & Plans (MAJSDP 9444-2018) Attachment 4 - Staff Report (MAJSDP 5491-2016) Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans 11x17 Attachment 6 - Focused Traffic Assessment Attachment 7 - Traffic Memo Attachment 8 - Radius Map & Public Notice 3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12927-2019) Project Address: 500 Humane Way Project Applicant: Inland Valley Humane Society Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 5 A request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new two-story 7,721 square-foot veterinary clinic building on an existing site developed with animal shelters, veterinary services and offices of the Inland Valley Human Society located at 500 Humane Way in the O (Publicly Owned Land) 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. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12927-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice 4. Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 11206-2019) Project Address: 1150 Buena Vista Avenue Project Applicant: Feng Xiao Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 A request for a Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes to allow the subdivision of City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 8/6/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 12, 2020 six, two-story residential units on an undeveloped 0.68-acre lot in the R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family) Zone. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 31 Categorical Exemption (In-Fill Development) pursuant to Section 15332 as the project involves the subdivision of one property into six lots for condominium purposes. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolutions recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 11206-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice 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 August 26, 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 August 12, 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 August 6, 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 7 Printed on 8/6/2020