Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:00 PM Via Video Conference Planning Commission Chair Alfredo Camacho Vice-Chair Kristie Kercheval Commissioner Yesenia Miranda Meza Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Carlos Gomez Commissioner Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Kyle Brown Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2021 ***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 April 14, 2021, 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 850 1164 4501 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 754997 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the meeting by copying and pasting the link below to your web browser to join the webinar: • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85011644501?pwd=YnUvbE9lWEZYMnhEVkl6eHp2am4rQT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 850 1164 4501 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, April 14 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 4-14-2021” 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 4/8/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2021 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 Yesenia Miranda Meza, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner Carlos Gomez, 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. Approval of Draft Planning Commission Action Minutes meetings of March 10, 2021 & March 24, 2021. Attachments: PC Action Minutes 3-10-2021 PC Action Minutes 3-24-2021 2. Time Extension (EXT 015583-2021) Project Address: 22122 Valley Blvd. Project Applicant: James N. Devling Project Planner: Eunice Im, AICP, Assistant Planner City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 4/8/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2021 Council District: CC District No. 5 A request for a second one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12-012), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017) for the development of five concrete tilt up warehouses on approximately 11 acres, on a property located at 22122 Valley Boulevard. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Time Extension (EXT 015583-2021) granting a second one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 12-012) and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 7550-2017), subject to the conditions of PC Resolution No. 2018-83 and PC Resolution No. 2018-84, approved on June 4, 2018. Attachments: Staff Report 1) PC Resolution No. 2018-83 2) PC Resolution No. 2018-84 3) Approved Project Plans (81/2 x11" Reductions) 4) Applicant's Time Extension Application and Letter F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15739-2021) Project Address: 101 W. Mission Blvd. Project Applicant: John Peña Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit (MODCUP 10790-2018) to expand alcohol into a new patio area for the existing Señor Sushi and El Jefe restaurants and to amend several conditions of approval related to hours of operation, increasing the number of live acoustical music members allowed to play on Sundays, and permit the installation of TV’s and speakers through the exterior of the building. The site is 2 acres and is within the Downtown Core Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (PSCP).The project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, in that the proposed project entails expansion of alcohol into a new patio area for two existing restaurants. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15739-2021) per staff’s recommendation and findings. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 4/8/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2021 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - PC Resolution No. 18-043 Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Owner Narrative Attachment 6 - Code Enforcement Field Report Attachment 7 - Public Comment Emails/Letters Attachment 8 - Public Hearing Notice Attachment 9 - Staff Presentation 2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14330-2020 & CUP 14332-2020) Project Address: 2295 N. Garey Avenue Project Applicant: Sergey Vershinin Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 The first request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14330-2020) to allow interior and exterior renovations to an existing gas station. The interior renovations consists of converting the existing service bay area into a convenience store and the exterior renovations consist of façade upgrades. The second request is a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14332-2020) to allow the sale alcoholic beverages (Type 21-Off-Sale General). The site is 0.48 acres and is within the Neighborhood Center Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (PSCP). The project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, in that the proposed project entails renovations to an existing building. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14330-2020) and adopt the attached resolution denying Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14332-2020) per staff’s recommendation and findings. City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 4/8/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 14, 2021 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution (CUP Mod) Attachment 2 - Draft PC Resolution (Alcohol) Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans Attachment 6 - CTM with ABC Lincense Auth. Attachment 7 - PD Police Reporting Districts Attachment 8 - Sensitive Uses Map Attachment 9 - PHN & Radius Map Attachment 10- Staff Presentation G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: 1. Report from Wireless Communication Facility AdHoc Committee Discussion on Justification for new towers and Safety considerations. Attachments: Wireless Communication Facilities Permitting Discussion H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION: I. DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of April 28, 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 April 14, 2021 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 8, 2021. 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 6 Printed on 4/8/2021