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A G E N D A

CHINO HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023

6:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS

CIVIC CENTER, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
14000 CITY CENTER DRIVE, CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA

This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the Planning Commission makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The Commission Secretary has on file copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on this Agenda available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, in the public binder located at the entrance to the Council Chambers while the meeting is in session, and on the City's website at www.chinohills.org/Agendas. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department at 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA during normal business hours.

Speaker Cards - Those persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any matter, whether or not it appears on the agenda, are requested to complete and submit to the Commission Secretary a "Request to Speak" form available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on this form is available to the public. You are not required to provide personal information in order to speak, except to the extent necessary for the Commission Secretary to call upon you. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

Emails and documents submitted will be considered a public document subject to posting on the City's website and are subject to the Public Records Act.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in the Planning Commission meeting, please contact the Community Development Department, (909) 364-2740, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Click here to view the City's Reasonable Accommodations Policy or contact the City Clerk's office to obtain a copy.

PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE COMMISSION IS IN SESSION. Thank you.

	PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS

	MICHAEL STOVER, CHAIR
	PETER PIRRITANO, VICE CHAIR
	JERRY L. BLUM
	MELISSA DEMIRCI
	SHERAN VOIGT

	NICHOLAS LIGUORI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
	ELIZABETH M. CALCIANO, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
	EMILY ORTIZ, SECRETARY

6:00 P.M. - CONVENE MEETING / ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PRESENTATIONS

PUBLIC COMMENTS: At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, whether or not the item appears on the agenda, except testimony on Public Hearing items must be provided during those hearings. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the Planning Commission Secretary. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

For conflicts of interest, Commissioner abstentions shall be stated at this time for recordation on the appropriate item. For ex parte communications, Commissioners shall state their intent to report on any ex parte communications applicable to public hearings on the current agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Planning Commission and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Planning Commission votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Planning Commission or staff request the matter to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after the adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 2023, REGULAR MEETING.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.

DESIGN REVIEW NO. 493 - 15645 PALO ALTO

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHINO HILLS APPROVING CUSTOM HOME DESIGN REVIEW NO. 493 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,460-SQUARE-FOOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 484-SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-CAR GARAGE LOCATED AT 15645 PALO ALTO AVENUE AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

DISCUSSION CALENDAR - This portion of the Planning Commission Agenda is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the Planning Commission Secretary. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning Commission for term ending November 30, 2024.

PUBLIC HEARING - This portion of the Planning Commission Agenda is for all matters that legally require an opportunity for public input. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the Planning Commission Secretary. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 22SPR04 AND MINOR USE PERMIT NO. 23MUP03 FOR THE GOLFTEC TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE LOS SERRANOS COUNTRY CLUB AND GOLF COURSE AT 15656 YORBA AVENUE

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the project; and adopt a Resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHINO HILLS APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 22SPR04 AND MINOR USE PERMIT NO. 23MUP03 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GOLF TRAINING FACILITY AT 15656 YORBA AVENUE AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 23MCA01: AMEND CHAPTER 16.02 – GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 16.06.120 – FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES; CHAPTER 16.10.140 – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; CHAPTER 16.34 – PARKING AND LOADING; AND CHAPTER 16.79 – ZONING CLEARANCE

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the project; and adopt a Resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHINO HILLS RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 23MCA01 TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE CHINO HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.02 – GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 16.06.120 – FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES; CHAPTER 16.10.140 – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; CHAPTER 16.34 – PARKING AND LOADING; AND CHAPTER 16.79 – ZONING CLEARANCE; AND FINDING PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 23MCA01 EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

All Planning Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council. An appeal of a Planning Commission decision must be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) working days of the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk at (909) 364-2620 for further information about filing an appeal or obtaining an appeal application.

STAFF INFORMATION AND AGENDA FORECAST

COMMISSION COMMENTS

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