Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 9, 2020 7:00 PM Via Video Conference Planning Commission Chair Alfredo Camacho Vice-Chair Kristie Kercheval Commissioner Jorge Grajeda Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Kyle Brown Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 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 December 9, 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 Webinar ID 824 5440 2256 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 754997 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the webinar by copying and pasting the link below to your web browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82454402256?pwd=bjIwVEpabUlacGVWcCs1YmljTzJ4QT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 824 5440 2256 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 754997 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, December 9 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 12-9-2020” 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. A. CALL TO ORDER: City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 12/3/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 2020 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 and 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. Swearing in New Commissioners. 2. Approval of Draft Planning Commission Action Minutes meeting of November 18, 2020. Attachments: Draft PC Action Minutes 11-18-2020 3. Time Extension (EXT 14858-2020) Project Address: 38 Rancho Camino Dr. Project Applicant: David Wang Project Planner: Ata Khan, Supervising Planner Council District: District No. 5 A second request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 12/3/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 2020 7718-2017), which proposes the construction of a new single-story 14,000 square foot government and commercial retail building within the Pomona Ranch Plaza Shopping Center on a property located at 38 Rancho Camino Drive. Recommendation: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 14858-2020) granting a second one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 7718-2017). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution No 18-050 (CUP 7718-2017) F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14312-2020), and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 14313-2020) Project Address: 1379-1383 S. Gibbs Street Project Applicant: Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner Council District: District No. 3 A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14312-2020) and Tentative Tract Map (Tract Map 14313-2020) to allow the development and condominium of nine (9) unit townhome on a 39,975 square foot (0.92 acre lot) at 1379-1383 Gibbs Street., in the R-2-S (Low Density Multiple Family, S-Overlay) 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 32 (In-fill Development) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, 15332, since the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolutions recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14312-2020), and (TRACTMAP 14313-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft CUP Resolution Attachment 2 - Draft TTM Resolution Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Project Plan Reduction Attachment 6 - Radius Map and Public Hearing Notice 2. Development Plan Review (DPR 2018-2015), Tentative Tract Map No. 70570 (TTM 10327-2018), General Plan Conformity (GPC 7899-2017) City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 12/3/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 2020 Project Address: 675 E. Mission Blvd. Project Applicant: Mission and Linden, LLC Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: District No. 2 A request to develop a 1.46 acre site with a three-story, 36 unit residential development, including seven (7) units reserved for moderate income households, as well as associated on-site and off-site improvements. The request also includes a request for Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes and General Plan Conformity for an alley vacation. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332, (In-Fill Development Projects) of CEQA. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; the proposed project site is less than five (5) acres; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; the proposed project will not have any significant effects upon the environment; and the site can adequately be served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolutions approving Development Plan Review (DPR 2018-2015), Tentative Tract Map No. 70570 (TTM 10327-2018), General Plan Conformance (GPC 7899-2017), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution for DPR 2018-2015 Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution for TTM 10327-2018 Attachment 3 – Draft Resolution for GPC 7899-2017 Attachment 3a – Exhibit A Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Compliance Summary Attachment 6 - Alley Vacation Exhibit Attachment 7 - Categorical Exemption Report Attachment 8 - Public Hearing Notice & Radius Map 3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 13195-2019); Tentative Tract Map No. 82975 (TRACTMAP 13200-2019); Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 13199-2019) Project Address: 1442 Murchison Ave. Project Applicant: MLC Holdings, Inc. Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner Council District: District No. 1 A request to develop a 7.70 acre site, that is currently vacant, with 152, three-story, attached townhomes and garages as well as associated on-site and off-site improvements including, utilities, private streets, common and private open space, and community swimming pool. The request will require approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Tract Map, and Major Oak Tree Permit. In compliance with the City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 12/3/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 2020 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for an exemption under Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan or Zoning) of CEQA. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; the proposed project will not result in any peculiar impacts that were not identified as a significant impact under the 2014 General Plan Update EIR (GPU EIR); the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; the proposed project will not have any significant effects upon the environment that were not identified as significant in the GPU EIR; the proposed project will not result in a potentially significant offsite impact or cumulative impact not discussed in the GPU EIR; the proposed project will not result in a more severe impact due to substantial new information that was not known at the time the GPU EIR; and the site can adequately be served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, no further action is required and a Notice of Determination (Section 15094) will be filed indicating that the project is eligible for an exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 13195-2019), Tentative Tract Map No. 82975 (TRACTMAP-13200-2019), and Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 13199-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution (CUP 13195-2019) Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution (TRACTMAP 13200-2019) Attachment 3 - Draft Resolution (MAJOTP 13199-2019) Attachment 4 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 5 - Site Photographs Attachment 6 - Project Plans Attachment 7 - Arborist Memo & Report Attachment 8 - General Plan Conformance Report Attachment 9 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice Attachment 10 - Applicant Outreach Flyers G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION: 1. 2021 Calendar. Attachments: PC schedule for 2021 I. DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 12/3/2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 9, 2020 The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of January 13, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m., which will occur via video conference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 9, 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 December 3, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director City of Pomona Page 7 Printed on 12/3/2020