CITY OF CHINO HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES. July 3, 2007

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1 CITY OF CHINO HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES July 3, 2007 CHINO HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2001 GRAND AVENUE CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA The Planning Commission Meeting of July 3, 2007, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Bennett. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Karen Bristow, Adam, Abe, Vice Chairman Braun, Chairman Art Bennett STAFF PRESENT: Christine Kelly, Community Development Director Zai Abu Bakar, Assistant Community Development Director - Development Services Betty Donavanik, Senior Planner Jerrod Walters, Assistant Planner Brad Wohlenberg, Assistant City Attorney Steve Nix, Assistant City Engineer Karen Pulvers, Planning Commission Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Chairman Bennett led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM #4 - PUBLIC COMMENTS. ITEM #5 - CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approval of Minutes: April 25, 2007 Special Joint Commission Workshop Minutes. COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission approved Item 5a, Special Joint Commission Workshop Minutes. ABSTAIN: Bristow Bristow,, Braun, Bennett

2 b. Design Review #344 A request for approval of Custom Home Design Review #344 for a 1,305-square foot single-story addition to an existing 1,572-square foot single-family home with an existing 473-square foot, two-car garage located at Foxglove Drive. Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Custom Home Design Review #344 based on the findings of facts and subject to the Conditions of Approval. The Commission received a report from staff. The Commission commented on an existing security light that they would like to see removed and asked the Applicant, Robert Brown, to follow through with the installation of decorative light fixtures on both sides of the existing garage as illustrated on the Design Review elevations. Mr. Brown agreed to address the Commission s concerns. There were no other public speakers or comments. COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission approved Item 5b, Design Review #344. ITEM #6 - PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS: ITEM #7 PUBLIC HEARING: a. Time Extension 07EXT01 A request for a three-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map No for the development of 59 single-family detached homes. Applicant: GGF, LLC, 100 W. Broadway, Suite 950, Glendale, CA Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Time Extension 07EXT01, a three-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map No based on the findings of facts and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Assistant Community Development Director Zai Abu Bakar presented the staff report to the Commission. The Commission raised concerns regarding the length of time that it took the developer to develop the property and requested the Applicant clarify the reasons for the threeyear extension for the Tentative Map. Stan Morse, the project Civil Engineer, and Walt Coursen, the property owner s representative, responded to the Commission s concerns indicating that the project had taken longer than expected due to various environmental permits that were required from the State and Federal Agencies. As part of the environmental permitting process from these agencies, the developer Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2007

3 was required to realign the multi-purpose trails to avoid sensitive areas. The Soquel Canyon right-of-way was required to be realigned from its original connection at Peyton Drive to Medlar Lane, which required a community meeting and approval by the City Council, a process that took approximately six months to accomplish. A soils and geology report was also required by the City for access to the City s water tank. The developer s representative also explained the downturn in the residential market and the difficulty for the landowner to obtain a substantial amount of bonds because the surety companies require a collateral and fee in cash in the amount of $2 million. Commissioner stated that he would rather see the developer get ample time to create more demand for a high-end product. He further stated that the developer had shown great effort working with staff over the last couple of years. Chairman Bennett echoed Commissioner s comments, adding that the City created part of the problem for the owner because of the desire to save trees, etc. COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission approved Item 7a, Time Extension 07EXT01. Braun Bristow b. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 06CUP02 To add a finding of public convenience and necessity to Resolution No. PC , as required by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by allowing the offsite sales of beer and wine at Circle K, 3260 Chino Avenue. Applicant: Circle K Stores, Inc., West Coast Business Unit, 495 East Rincon, Suite 150, Corona, CA Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 06CUP02 based on the findings of facts as listed in the attached Resolution and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Senior Planner Betty Donavanik presented the staff report regarding an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 06CUP02, which was originally approved by the Commission on September 5, 2006, to add a finding of public convenience and necessity to Resolution No. PC , as required by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by allowing the offsite sales of beer and wine at Circle K, 3260 Chino Avenue. The Commission expressed concerns regarding consumption of alcohol on the premises, and the advertising of alcoholic beverages on windows of the convenience store and on the premises. Assistant City Attorney Brad Wohlenberg provided some clarification regarding the ABC requirements and the reasons for those requirements. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2007

4 To ensure that consumption of alcohol would not take place on the premises and prohibit outdoor advertising, the Commission amended Conditions of approval #8 and #9 to read: 8: The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of the Crossroads Entertainment Center shall be prohibited. The Applicant and/or operator of the project shall construct and post signage on the property in a manner that is visible to customers indicating, Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages is Prohibited on this Property and all public areas of the Crossroads Entertainment Center, prior to Occupancy. The location, design, size, and wording of the sign shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee. (Amended by PC 07/03/07) 9: Window Signage advertising alcoholic beverages and cigarettes shall be prohibited on windows and outdoor areas of the premises. (Amended by PC 07/03/07) The Applicant, Randy Wilson, representing Circle K Stores, Inc., agreed to comply with the Commission s revised Conditions of Approval. There were no other public speakers. COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission approved Item 7b, Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 06CUP02 with amendments to conditions 8 and 9 as presented. ITEM #8 - STAFF PRESENTATIONS. TEM #9 - COMMISSION INFORMATION a. City Council Unofficial Action Agendas of June 12 and June 19. ITEM #10 - COMMISSIONER COMMENTS. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2007

5 ITEM #11 - STAFF COMMENTS Assistant Director Abu Bakar stated that there are currently three public hearing items to be heard at the next Planning Commission Meeting to be held on July 17. Chairman Bennett adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting of July 3, 2007, at 7:51 PM. Karen Pulvers, Planning Commission Secretary Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2007