CLAREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA City Council Chamber Tuesday 225 Second Street April 04, 2017 Claremont, CA 91711 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS RICHARD ROSENBLUTH CHAIR RICK REED JAMES JACKSON CYNTHIA HUMES K.M. WILLIAMSON DOUGLAS LYON LEIGH ANNE JONES CALL TO ORDER THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR Routine Administrative Items 1. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2017 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve and file the regular Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 17, 2017. Attachment(s): Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2017 2. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - COMMISSION WORKSHOP OF MARCH 15, 2017 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the Special Meeting minutes of March 15, 2017. Attachment(s): Special Meeting Minutes - Commissioner Workshop of March 15, 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda April 4, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 3. CLAREMONT HERITAGE PRESENTATION ON UPDATING HISTORIC REGISTER - ORAL REPORT Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the presentation. 4. SPECIFIC PLAN FOR VILLAGE SOUTH AREA - UPDATE ON CONSULTANT SELECTION AND PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the presentation. Attachment(s): City Council Staff Report and Attachments Dated March 28, 2017 5. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - FOLLOW-UP FROM THE MARCH 15, 2017 COMMISSIONER WORKSHOP - ORAL REPORT Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue their discussion regarding the local CEQA Guideline review. REPORTS Commission Mayor/Chair Meeting Commissioner Comments Staff Briefing on Council Meetings Briefing on Other Items Upcoming Agendas and Events ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON, APRIL 18, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 225 SECOND STREET. MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA, AND SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA, ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 207 HARVARD AVENUE, CLAREMONT, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 7 AM – 6 PM. SUBJECT MATERIALS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - www.ci.claremont.ca.us. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 909-399-5461. Page 3 Planning Commission Agenda April 4, 2017 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 0F 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 909-399-5461 “VOICE” OR 1-800-735-2929 “TT/TTY” AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IF POSSIBLE. I, KIM WOLFINBARGER, SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA WAS POSTED AT CLAREMONT CITY HALL, 207 HARVARD AVENUE, ON MARCH 30, 2017 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2. ANY ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN INITIATED BY 10:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. FURTHER, ANY ITEM INITIATED BEFORE 10:00 P.M. ON WHICH A CONCLUSION HAS NOT BEEN REACHED BY 10:15 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. POST THROUGH: APRIL 5, 2017 225 Second Street Claremont Planning Commission Claremont, CA 91711 Agenda Report File #: 1852 Item No: 1. TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: BRIAN DESATNIK, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: APRIL 4, 2017 Reviewed by: Finance Director: N/A SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2017 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve and file the regular Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 17, 2017. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Copies are available at the City Hall public counter, the Youth Activity Center, the Alexander Hughes Community Center, the City website, and the Claremont Public Library. Submitted by: Prepared by: Brian Desatnik Kim Wolfinbarger Director of Community Development Senior Administrative Assistant Attachment: Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2017 CLAREMONT Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/30/2017 powered by Legistar™ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 – 7 p.m. City Council Chamber 225 W. Second Street, Claremont, California CALL TO ORDER Chair Rosenbluth called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Humes, Jackson, Jones, Lyon, Reed, Rosenbluth, and Williamson ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT Director of Community Development Brian Desatnik; Assistant Planner Elaine Yang; and, Sr. Administrative Assistant Kim Wolfinbarger CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no ceremonial matters, presentations, or announcements. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Rosenbluth invited public comment. Seeing no requests to speak, public comment was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications Routine Administrative Items 1. Planning Commission Minutes of December 6, and December 20, 2016 Chair Rosenbluth opened public comment. Seeing no requests to speak, public comment was closed. Commissioners requested the following change to the December 6 minutes: The first sentence on page 6 should be revised from, “but feels that people that use park their cars in,” to “but feels that people that usually park their cars in.” Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 2 Commissioner Lyon moved to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2016, meeting with the change noted above; seconded by Commissioner Jackson; and carried on a vote as follows: AYES: Humes, Jackson, Jones, Lyon, Reed, Rosenbluth, and Williamson NOES: None Commissioners requested the following changes to the December 20, 2016 meeting minutes: The first paragraph on page 5 should be revised from, “The old, not very attractive addition… The old library windows and the curved wall are exposed….. He is however disappointed with the elimination of the hallway with the pictures on it….” to “The good news is that the old, not very attractive addition… The old library windows and the curved wall are again visible….. He is however disappointed with the elimination of the hallway with the historical pictures of Claremont on it…” The first sentence on page 7 should be revised from, “..capacity on patio; e) usual weekend wait time; f) vacant space next to the restaurant; g) service times.” to “capacity on patio; e) usual weekend wait time; f) vacant space next to the restaurant; and, g) service times.” The third paragraph on page 7 should be revised from, “…to 900-square feet because the four-foot ….” to “… to 900-square feet because the area is approximately six feet by 60 feet, and the four-foot ...” The fifth paragraph on page 7 should be revised from, “…you don’t want to restrict the number than…. He doesn’t see that ...” to “…you don’t want to restrict the number that.... He doesn’t see that…” The fifth paragraph on page 8 should be revised from, “…18 years of age or order, and shall … in the same area as pint of sale of alcoholic beverages.” to “…18 years of age or older, and if not of legal drinking age shall… in the same areas as point of sale of alcoholic beverages.” The motion on page 10 should be revised from, “…Section B-1, with approximately 12 to 15 small tables…” to “...Section B-1, with up to 15 small tables…” Commissioner Lyon asked for clarification on what would classify as a “change of scope in the services offered” on Page 6, Section D-16, of the Viva Madrid resolution. Director Desatnik said that the phrase refers to any service outside of a restaurant use service. Commissioner Jackson asked if the applicant decided on the final number of tables it will have. Director Desatnik said that there will be between 12-15 tables. Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 3 Chair Rosenbluth noted that by approving the revision of the motion on the minutes, the Commission will be approving the number of tables to be up to 15, leaving the applicant the ability to choose the final number of tables. Commissioner Jackson asked staff what the linear footage will encompass. Chair Rosenbluth indicated that there is 60 x 6 linear feet within the 360 square feet of the project. Commissioner Williamson moved to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2016 minutes, with the changes noted above; seconded by Commissioner Reed; and carried on a vote as follows: AYES: Jackson, Lyon, Reed, Rosenbluth, and Williamson NOES: None ABSTAIN: Humes and Jones PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conditional Use Permit (File #16-C22), Request to Allow Ancillary Massage Therapy Services at Existing Spa Business (Dermagarden) Located Within the Claremont Village Expansion Area (101 N. Indian Hill Boulevard, Suite #C2-200). Applicant – Jonathon Tolkin on Behalf of Claremont Village Expansion, LLC Director Desatnik introduced and gave a brief background on the newest addition to the Community Development Department, Assistant Planner Elaine Yang, after which Ms. Yang provided corrections to the proposed resolution noting that the proposed ancillary massage services are in conjunction with a spa business, gave a PowerPoint presentation, and addressed a Commissioner question regarding a previously existing spa business in the area. The Planning Commission was then asked to adopt the proposed resolution, approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #16-C22. The resolution allows the addition of massage therapy services in conjunction with a spa business at 101 N. Indian Hill Boulevard, Suite #C2-200, subject to the findings set in Section 16.303.040 of the Claremont Municipal Code (CMC), and conditions listed in the draft resolution. Chair Rosenbluth asked the applicant to make a presentation. David Esqueda, partner and co-owner of Dermagarden, thanked the Commission for the opportunity to submit their application and do business in Claremont.