Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Chairperson John Ontiveros Vice-Chairperson Yesenia Miranda Meza Commissioner Alfredo Camacho Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Kristie Kercheval Commissioner Kyle Brown Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 11, 2023 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson John Ontiveros B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson John Ontiveros C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson John Ontiveros, Vice-Chairperson Yesenia Miranda Meza, Commissioner Alfredo Camacho, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner Ron VanderMolen, Commissioner Kristie Kercheval, 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. 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 City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 10/6/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 11, 2023 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. G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP-019017-2022) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 019324-2022) Project Address: 280 West Third Street Project Applicant: Eduardo Neri, CDX Hall Events Incorporated Project Planner: Irene Moure, Planning Technician Council District: CC District No. 2 Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 019017-2022) to permit pubic assembly as a “banquet hall” and a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 019324-2022) to permit the sale of Type-41 Alcohol License (on-sale beer and wine) within an existing building located in the Mixed-Use Central Business District of the Downtown Pomona Specific Plan (DPSP). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP-019017-2022) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 019324-2022), subject to conditions (Attachments 1 & 2). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution No. 23-008 (CUP-019017-2022) Attachment 2 - Draft PC Resolution No. 23-009 (CUP-019324-2022) Attachment 3: Site Plan 2. Development Plan Review (DPR-021512-2023) & Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP-013129-2019) Project Address: 1427 S White Avenue (APN: 8343-008-082) Project Applicant: Naji Garabet Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Request to develop a -/+ 1.34 acre site with a 20-unit attached residential development as well as associated on-site improvements including utilities, common/private open space amenities, landscaping, garage parking, trash enclosures and a reversion to acreage parcel map. The property is located in the R-2 (Low Density Multi-Family) Zone and SB 330 Overlay. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA (Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), the guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Commission will consider adopting a Class 32 Categorical Exemption in compliance with Section 15332 - In- Fill Development at the public hearing as part of this action. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolutions City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 10/6/2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 11, 2023 recommending approval of Development Plan Review (DPR-021512-2023) & Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP-013129-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution for DPR 21512-2023 Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution for PARCELMAP 13129-2019 Attachment 3 - PC Resolution No. 06-028 Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - SIte Photographs Attachment 6 - Proof of Publication & Mailing H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of October 25, 2023 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 11, 2023 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.pomonaca.gov on October 6, 2023. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. ____________________ /s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 10/6/2023