Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 25, 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 25, 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 August 25, 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 818 9704 1912 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 505820 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/81897041912?pwd=cDVVTk5wUlFHSTlRQVhNVVVDY0FHUT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 818 9704 1912 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 505820 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 25 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 8-25-2021” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. 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. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 8/20/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021 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. PRESENTATIONS: Training on the Fundamentals of Serving as a Commissioner, presented by the City Attorney's Office. F. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION: G. 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 August 11, 2021. Attachments: PC Action Minutes 8-11-2021 H. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Development Plan Review (DPR 13326-2020); Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 13327-2020) Project Address: 2115 S. Garey Ave. Project Applicant: Melia Homes, Inc. Project Planner: Vinny Tam, Senior Planner City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 8/20/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021 Council District: CC District No. 2 A request to develop 8.96 acres, currently vacant, with 156 residential units as well as associated on-site and off-site improvements including, utilities, private streets, common and private open space, tot lot, and community swimming pool. The units consist of 115 attached, 3-story townhomes and 41 detached 2-story single-family homes. The request will require approval of a Development Plan Review and Tentative Tract Map. In compliance with the 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 resolutions approving Development Plan Review (DPR 13326-2020) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 13327-2020), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Reso DPR 13326-2020 Attachment 2 - Draft PC Reso TRACTMAP 13327-2020 Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Site Photographs Attachment 5 - Project Plans Attachment 6 - General Plan Conformance Report Attachment 7 - Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice Attachment 8 - Staff Presentation 2. Development Plan Review (DPR 15420-2021) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 15421-2021) Project Address: 2769 N. Garey Avenue Project Applicant: MLC Holdings, Inc. Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 6 A request for a Development Plan Review (DPR) to develop 3.1 acres, currently developed as a parking lot, with 73, 3-story townhomes with attached garages and City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 8/20/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021 various on-site landscape and hardscape improvements on a property located at 2769 N Garey Avenue within the Transit-Oriented District of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15182 (Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan), where a public agency has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on a specific plan after January 1, 1980, a residential project undertaken pursuant to and in conformity to that specific plan is exempt from CEQA if the project meets the requirements of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15182(c) (Residential Projects Implementing Specific Plans). The Planning Commission will consider this determination at the public hearing as part of this action. If approved, a Notice of Determination (Section 15094) would be filed indicating that the project is eligible for an exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15182. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolutions recommending approval of Development Plan Review (DPR 15420-2021) and Tentative Tract Map (TRACTMAP 15421-2021), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution for DPR-15420-2021 Attachment 2 – Draft PC Resolution for TRACTMAP 15421-2021 Attachment 3 - Aerial Map Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice Package Attachment 6 - Staff Presentation I. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Discussion on Pomona Zoning Code Update. Staff will facilitate a discussion on the “modular” framework that will be used for the update. This includes a slide presentation prepared by Code Studio. Attachments: Modular Zoning Districts Presentation J. STAFF COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of September 8, 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 25, 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 20, 2021. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 8/20/2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021 /s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 8/20/2021