Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · August 11, 2021
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 11, 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 August 11, 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.
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In accordance with California Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the
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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.
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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.
Speaker Times:
After the public hearing is opened, the chair will first call upon the applicant or their representative (s) to speak. The
applicant has up to eight (8) minutes to address the Commission.
After the Applicant has had an opportunity to speak, the Chair will call upon any members of the public wishing to
speak on the item. Each person speaking either in favor or in opposition shall be allowed to speak for not more
than three (3) minutes, provided that, due to the number of speakers, the Chair, with the consensus of the
Commission, may reduce the time each speaker is allowed to speak.
After all speakers have had an opportunity to speak, the Applicant shall have up to five (5) minutes for rebuttal of
any opposition raised.
The Planning Commission may permit the applicant to exceed the preceding time limits if the Commission
determines that the proposed project's complexity requires additional time for the applicant to make an adequate
presentation.
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. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
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 July 28, 2021.
Attachments: PC Action Minutes 7-28-2021
2. Time Extension (EXT 16569-2021)
Project Address: 55-65 Rancho Camino Drive
Project Applicant: David Wang, YK America
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 5
Request for a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP
9545-2018) for a 4-lot subdivision for a new “Hyatt Place and Hotel” development in the
Transit Oriented District Neighborhood segment of the Phillips Ranch Specific Plan
(PRSP).
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant a one-year time extension for
Tentative Parcel Map (PARCEL MAP 9545-2018) subject to conditions in the approved
PC Resolution No.18-052 (Attachment 1).
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - PC Resolution No. 18-052
Attachment 2 - Administrative TPM Phasing
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15717-2021)
Project Address: 900 E. Harrison Avenue
Project Applicant: Maureen Beith, Congregational Homes Inc.
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 6
Request to demolish an existing four-story and a two-story building totaling 81,538
square feet with 103 independent living units and replace it with a new three-story,
65,698 square foot building with 53 independent living units for a group care facility
known as “Mount San Antonio Gardens.” Additional construction will include on-site
improvements such as a new subterranean parking garage under new building, and a
new activity plaza just north of the new building with landscaping, patios, and a pavilion
shade structure. This action will also clean up the current land use definition to “group
care facility-residential care facility” and clarify the requirements of the R -4 District that
apply. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 2 (Replacement or
Reconstruction) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA
guidelines in that the project consists of the replacement of an existing building for a
group care facility that involves no expansion of capacity.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution
recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15717-2021) subject to finding
and conditions (Attachment 1) .
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Site Photos
Attachment 3 - Campus Unit-Bed Cal
Attachment 4 - Campus Parking Plan
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Sample Material & Color Board
Attachment 7 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 8 - Staff Presentation
2. Major Site Development Permit (MAJSDP 16025-2021)
Project Address: 55-65 Rancho Camino Drive
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Project Applicant: David Wang, YK America
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 5
Request to modify Phase 1 (Mixed-Use) of Major Site Development Permit (MAJSDP
16025-2021) into two sub-phases, 1A and 1B; no change to the overall project scope,
and no change to previously approved Phase 2 (Hotel). Sub-phase 1A includes the
construction of 105 residential units and sub-phase 1B consists of the 34,908 square
foot health club. The footprint of sub-phase 1B will be landscaped as part of construction
of sub-phase 1A. The project is known as “The Hyatt Place and Hotel” in the Transit
Oriented District Neighborhood segment of the Phillips Ranch Specific Plan (PRSP).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft approving
Major Site Development Permit (MAJSDP 16025-2021), subject to conditions
(Attachment 1).
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution
Attachment 2 - 2020 Modification (MAJSDP 13631-2021)
Attachment 3 - Phase 1A & 1B
Attachment 4 - Phase 1 & 2 Plans
Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 6 - Site Photos
Attachment 7 - Staff Presentation
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of August
25, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m., which will occur via video conference.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the August 11, 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 August 5, 2021. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing
is true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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