Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 12, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Chairperson Alfredo Camacho Vice-Chairperson Kyle Brown Commissioner Yesenia Miranda Meza Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner John Ontiveros Commissioner Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Kristie Kercheval Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Alfredo Camacho, Vice-Chairperson Kyle Brown, Commissioner Miranda Meza, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner John Ontiveros, Commissioner Ron VanderMolen, Commissioner Kristie Kercheval 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: City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 6/7/2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2024 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 the May 8, 2024 & May 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meetings Draft Action Minutes. Attachments: PC Action Minutes 5-8-2024 PC Action Minutes 5-22-2024 G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP-22538-2023) Project Address: 1000 Walnut Avenue Project Applicant: Exeter 1000 Walnut LLC Project Planner: Ata Khan Council District: CC District No. 3 Request to establish an outdoor storage yard on a property in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District. 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 1 Categorical Exemption in compliance with Section 15301 - Existing Facilities at the public hearing as part of this action. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned by Staff in the attached draft Resolution. Attachments: Staff Report (1000 Walnut) Attachment 1: Draft PC Resolution (1000 Walnut) Attachment 2: Applicant Request (1000 Walnut) Attachment 3: Proposed Site Plan Attachment 4: Proof of Noticing Attachment 5: Applicant Additional Request Attachment 6: Photograph Exhibit Attachment 7: Applicant-Provided Technical Studies 2. Development Plan Review (DPR 72-2024) (Remanded to Planning Commission on May 16, 2024 at Development Plan Review Hearing) Project Address: 3101-3191 N. Garey Avenue City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 6/7/2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2024 Project Applicant: Matthew Cobo, AIA as agent for AC Martin, Inc. Project Planner: Alex Jimenez Council District: CC District No. 6 A request to develop 289 dwelling units in two, four-story buildings on a 5.5 acre site, with the following on-site and off-site improvements: utilities, parking, lighting, landscaping, common space, private space, and privately-owned public open space. The site is currently developed with a commercial shopping center that will be demolished to accommodate the project. The units consists of 120 one-bedroom units, 155 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, all units are rental units. The subject property is located in the City Gateway Segment of the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan (PCSP). The City of Pomona, as lead agency, has conducted an environmental review on the proposed project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for Exemption pursuant to Section 15182 of CEQA in that the proposed project is a residential project consisting of 289 dwelling units and is undertaken pursuant to and in conformity with the PCSP adopted in 2014. The proposed residential use and density was contemplated in the EIR certified for the PCSP EIR and was evaluated as part of that environmental analysis. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution No. 24-009 approving Development Plan Review (DPR-72-2024), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - DPR Staff Report Attachment 2 - New Planning Commission Draft Resolution Attachment 3 - Latest Proof of Publication and Mailing Attachment 4 - DPR Draft Resolution 24-002 Attachment 5 - Site Photographs Attachment 6- Proposed Plans Attachment 7 - PCSP Compliance Summary Table Attachment 8 - Density Bonus Request Letter by the Applicant Attachment 9 - Previous Proof of Publication & Mailing Attachment 10 - Previous Public Comments by Email 3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20172-2022) Project Address: 2705 S. Towne Avenue (APN: 8331-016-024) Project Applicant: Syed Raza & Associates Project Planner: Alex Jimenez Council District: CC District No. 3 City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 6/7/2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 12, 2024 A request to develop a vacant lot more than 20,000 sf in area with two commercial buildings (Building A is 3,314 sf and Building B is 1,423 sf) with on-site and off-site improvements, in the in the C-4 Highway Commercial 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 3 Categorical Exemption in compliance with Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures at the public hearing as part of this action. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned by Staff in the attached draft Resolution No. 24-010. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft PC Resolution No. 24-010 Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachmnt 3 - Proposed Plans Attachment 4 - 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 June 26, 2024 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Ata Khan, Deputy Director of Development Services for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the June 12, 2024 meeting of the Planning Commission was posted in City Hall and on the City ’s website www.pomonaca.gov on June 7, 2024. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Deputy Director DSD City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 6/7/2024