Agenda packet — Rancho Cucamonga City Council, April 1, 2026 (part 4 of 4)

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assistance in alleviating these concerns. After which, the Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director met with Joshua Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Family Brewery, where he stated his willingness to meet with the neighbors and make reasonable changes. The Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director will be meeting with a subcommittee of concerned residents on March 30, 2026. After that meeting occurs, staff will schedule a meeting with both parties. The goal is to encourage cooperation between the parties to find creative solutions that will mitigate the concerns and create mutual gains.

2. Traffic and Parking Improvements
Installed “No Parking – Tow Away Zone” signs along the north side of 8th Street between Archibald Avenue and Belmont Avenue.
Painted red curbs along Main Street where “No Parking Anytime” signage exists. Engineering staff are updating a prior “STOP” sign analysis at Main Street and Reid Avenue to determine if conditions have changed, necessitating a new sign.

3. Public Safety
The Police Department has conducted multiple undercover operations at Hamilton Family Brewery and found no violations. Police Department personnel continue to respond to calls for service and track responses.

4. Noise Compliance
Noise readings were conducted on various dates and times of the day, including during major sporting events. No violations of City noise standards have been recorded. Staff will continue monitoring.

5. Alcoholic Beverage Control
Hamilton Family Brewery continues operating under an interim permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). A decision on the license is still pending, and staff remain in communication with ABC.

Additional actions that occurred before the December 17, 2025 City Council meeting include the following:

1. Outdoor Seating Compliance
a. A Compliance Order was issued on December 4, 2025 for the outdoor seating area as it exceeded the approved square foot allotment per the MUP. Compliance was verified immediately by a follow-up field inspection and has been consistently maintained.

2. Traffic and Parking Improvements
a. Replaced faded signs in the cul-de-sac on the east end of Main Street, and installed an additional “No Parking Anytime” sign along the south side of Main Street, near 9789 Main Street, to better identify the area where vehicles are not allowed to park.

Next steps:

The Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director will be meeting with a subcommittee of concerned residents on March 30, 2026. After that meeting occurs, staff will

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schedule a meeting with both parties. The goal is to encourage cooperation between the parties to find creative solutions that will mitigate the concerns and create mutual gains.

Additionally, the City Council has the ability to recommend implementation of, or direct staff to explore, the following measures. A recommendation can happen now or during a future discussion on this item.

1. Expand tow-away enforcement areas on Main Street and the cul-de-sac area by replacing all “No Parking” signage with “No Parking – Tow Away Zone” signage.

2. Establish a Residential Permit Parking District (with or without a petition). While a petition has not been submitted by residents of the neighborhood adjacent to Hamilton’s Family Brewery, a letter will be mailed the week of March 30, 2026, to each home along the affected streets enabling residents to provide verbal or written support or opposition to a Permit Parking District.

Staff will continue monitoring business operations and respond to calls for service, as well as continue to meet with both the resident subcommittee and Brewery ownership. Upon completion of staff’s work, another update will be provided to the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item supports the following City Council Core Values:

1. Safe and Healthy Community

2. Community Engagement

3. Relentless Pursuit of Improvement
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - December 17, 2025, City Council Staff Report Attachment 2 - Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 – Hamilton Family Brewery

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DATE: December 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager
Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Review of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 – Hamilton Family Brewery. This Review Does Not Constitute a Revocation Hearing under Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.14.110. (CITY) RECOMMENDATIONS:

Staff recommends the City Council receive a presentation from City staff regarding the review of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 – Hamilton Family Brewery, discuss the subject matter, and provide related feedback. This does not constitute a Revocation Hearing under Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.14.110.

BACKGROUND:

On January 15, 2024, the City approved Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 (MUP). The MUP granted Hamilton Family Brewery (Brewery) approval to operate a 7,416 square foot microbrewery with a 2,506 square foot outdoor seating area within the Center 1 (CE1) Zone at 8889 Archibald Avenue. The Brewery’s grand opening took place during the weekend of September 26-28, 2025.

Recently, several members of the community addressed the City Council during Public Comment, raising various concerns about business operations related to noise, traffic and parking, occupancy, and adherence to conditions of approval. This staff report will provide an overview of the actions City staff have taken to review the concerns raised by community members and to collect related data. This data will also be used as part of the Director’s six (6) month review pursuant to the MUP’s conditions of approval. A second review of business operations will also take place twelve (12) months after operations have commenced, also pursuant to the MUP’s conditions of approval.

Hamilton Family Brewery previously operated a microbrewery at 9757 7th Street. Conditional Use Permit DRC2013-01079, previously approved on January 22, 2014, authorized the operation at that location. A Conditional Use Permit Modification (DRC2015-00135) was also approved on June 2, 2015, expanding the 1,680-square-foot microbrewery into an adjacent 1,680- square-foot tenant space (3,360 square feet total). The CUP Modification also included the approval to expand the hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. – seven days per week at the 7th Street location.

Business operations were conducted in a manner consistent with the approved CUP and modifications and there were no outstanding concerns related to Brewery operations at the 7th Street location.

ATTACHMENT 1

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The new and current location, 8889 Archibald Avenue, is zoned Center 1 (CE1). The standards for this zoning designation permit the operation of a microbrewery with approval of a Minor Use Permit. This current designation was implemented in the City’s 2021 General Plan Update process. Previously, the site’s zoning designation was Industrial Park (IP). The prior designation also conditionally allowed a microbrewery at the subject location.

The General Plan and Zoning Designations for Hamilton’s current site and surrounding properties are as follows:

Existing Use General Plan Zoning
Hamilton Family Brewery Traditional Town Center Center 1 (CE1) Convenience Store, & Single-Family
Residences Traditional Neighborhood Low Residential (L) SBCTA Rail Facility N/A Neo Industrial (NI)
Multi-Family Development Traditional Town Center Center 1 (CE1) Retail/Light Industrial Center Traditional Town Center Neo Industrial (NI) Business Operations
The site’s last use prior to Hamilton Family Brewery was for the retail sales of electrical supplies and equipment storage. To accommodate the Hamilton Family Brewery use, the 7,416-square- foot building was reconfigured to include an approximate 2,910 square foot brewing facility, a 1,946 square foot indoor seating area with a small retail area and bar, with the remaining portion of the building being used for walk-in coolers, equipment rooms, bathroom facilities, and offices.

The site includes a covered outdoor space for seating and is screened from the parking lot by an existing block wall. A former freestanding storage building is being used as a trash enclosure and for storage.

Minimum parking requirements were required to be met at the time business operations commenced and at all times throughout operations. A total of 64 parking spaces were going to be provided when business operations began. However, one (1) space was required to be removed to modify the required path of travel along the exterior of the screened outdoor seating area. The removal of the one (1) space does not create a deficiency in the number of required on-site parking spaces. MUP approval also contemplates future site improvements, such as adding landscaping in the Brewery‘s parking lot, relocating the site‘s ADA compliant parking, and altering the parking lot’s circulation. Two (2) parking spaces were contemplated to be removed to accommodate portions of said improvements. Regardless, both the 63 (existing) and 61 spaces together exceed the minimum code requirement of 59 spaces. Required parking was calculated based on the manufacturing and restaurant parking ratios provided in Development Code Table

17.64.050-1. The brewing area was calculated at the manufacturing parking ratio of two (2) parking spaces per 1,000 square feet and the indoor bar/seating area and outdoor beer garden were calculated at the restaurant parking ratio of one (1) parking space per 100 square feet.

Section 17.64.050 of the Development Code permits deducting certain floor areas when

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tabulating required parking, such as storage and mechanical rooms, and bathrooms.

Parking Analysis
Parking Ratio Square Feet Required
Parking
Provided
Parking
Brewery 2 Spaces per 1,000
Square Feet 1,694 2
Bar/Indoor
Seating
1 space per 100
Square Feet 3,099 31
Outdoor
Seating
1 Space per 100
Square Feet 2,506 26
Total Parking Spaces Required 59 63-61
Parking Spaces Over Minimum Requirement 4-2
The City’s MUP approval letter states that beer brewing is generally to take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. During the first six (6) months of business operations, the facility is approved to be open to the public for beer tasting Sunday through Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. As part of the City’s MUP approval, after the first six (6) months of business operations, a request to extend operating hours to 12:00 am Sunday through Wednesday can be made pursuant to the conditions of approval. During the application process, it was reported there would be approximately 21 staff members including managers, bartenders, servers, cleaning staff, and security. The total number of employees may vary during peak times, such as weekends, holidays, and special events.

Beer sales for onsite consumption is to take place at the bar area and to be consumed within the main building or in the adjacent covered outdoor area. Beer is also available for offsite consumption in cans, bottles, and growlers. All staff members who serve alcoholic beverages are required to go through ABC’s Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program and the Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Program, which provides practical information on selling alcoholic beverages safely, responsibly, and legally, with an emphasis on preventing sales to minors, sales to obviously intoxicated persons, and illicit drug activity. Additionally, staff is to be provided separate in-house training in the service of alcohol.

The business owner is required to either contract with a third-party security company or hire their own security staff to provide security during evening hours on days the business is open past 10:00 p.m. Per project approval, security staff must monitor guests arriving and ensure they are not entering the establishment intoxicated. If a guest is showing visible signs of intoxication, the security team is not to allow them to enter and remain with them until they have safe transportation home. The security team is also tasked with patrolling the parking lot, making sure there is no consumption of off-site alcohol on the premises. If an issue arises with a customer, staff members are instructed to promptly try to resolve the situation. If the issue escalates, the security team is notified. The security team is responsible for staying with the problem customer/s until they have safely left the property. Additionally, security cameras were to be placed in all customer-facing and work areas of the building and in the parking lot.

Live music is approved to take place up to three (3) times a year, only on select Saturday evenings. Volume levels are not to exceed the City’s noise standards as set forth in Section

17.66.050 of the City’s Development Code and must stop at 11:00 p.m. No musician shall perform

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within twenty-five (25) feet of the site’s easterly property line. A condition addressing this issue was included as part of the conditions of approval for the MUP.

One (1) food vendor is permitted onsite per day, and up to three (3) during special events. All parking required by the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code must be maintained at all times, including during special events. MUP approval also included up to twelve (12) special events per year, on a monthly basis, that correspond with either the release of a special beer or holiday (e.g., Saint Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, Octoberfest, etc.). Besides additional food trucks being permitted on site, events could also include outdoor tented space, and all required parking would need to be maintained at all times.

Alcoholic Beverage Control
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has issued Hamilton Family Brewery an interim operating permit. ABC may issue interim permits to an applicant for a license to operate during the period an application is pending and when all the following conditions exist:

1. The application has been protested pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 24011).

2. The department has made a determination based upon its investigation that the license should be issued.

3. The applicant for the interim operating permit has filed with the department an application for issuance of a license at the premises to themselves.

4. The interim operating permit is accompanied by a non-refundable application fee. This fee may be adjusted by the department pursuant to subdivisions (d) and (e) of Section 23320 of the California Business and Professions Code.

A protest in opposition of Hamilton’s ABC license application was filed with ABC and the requisite hearing occurred on December 10, 2025. At the conclusion of the hearing, the presiding Administrative Law Judge outlined the process for finalizing his decision. He must submit his decision to ABC staff within thirty (30) days of the hearing, then it will be reviewed internally. The Judge estimated that it could take a month and a half to two months for his decision to be posted.

The judge’s decision is also subject to appeal.

Public Notice During Minor Use Permit Application Submittal The Municipal Code requires that all property owners within a 660-foot radius of a project site be notified of a proposed MUP application. The notifications needed for this project were mailed on November 2, 2023, and below is a map showing the properties that were noticed:

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Staff received two emails opposing the project during the 10-day comment period, raising concerns about noise, food vendors, alcohol service, traffic, and parking. The emails were followed by a letter documenting opposition to the project and included 73 signatures. Thereafter, staff received two (2) additional pieces of email correspondence regarding concerns related to parking, security, noise, hours of operation, the product’s alcohol by volume, and the conduct of business patrons. Notices were also sent to the same group of property owners prior to the administrative hearing that is the subject of this report.

Conditions of Approval
Minor Use Permit applications are generally approved at the Director level. They do not require either Planning Commission or City Council review. In approving a minor use permit, the Director may impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval will comply with the findings required, as well as any performance criteria and development standards contained within the City’s Development Code. As part of the review process, MUP applications are routed to different City departments for review. Approval of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 for Hamilton Family Brewery includes thirty-seven (37) Planning Department conditions and twelve (12) Fire Department conditions of approval. As stated earlier in this report, Planning Condition #19 requires the Director to review business operations six months after operations have commenced.

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This review is to include consulting with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department regarding calls for service and discussions with other City Departments, including, but not limited to, Community Improvement. While a twelve (12) month review is also required, Planning Condition #19 does not preclude the City from, at any time, enforcing or investigating possible violations of any standard outlined in the Development Code. The full list of conditions of approval is included in Attachment 1 to this report.

ANALYSIS:

Upon receiving multiple complaints from neighbors of Hamilton Family Brewery related to items such as noise, traffic and parking, and adherence to conditions of approval, the City Manager directed staff to investigate the claims against Hamilton Family Brewery’s business operations and to provide a report to the City Council on staff’s findings. Staff’s investigation included:
Community Improvement staff visiting the area and conducting noise testing on at least twelve (12) occasions at different times of day and on different days, as well as to observe business operations.
Review of Sheriff’s Department calls for service related to Hamilton Family Brewery. Undercover Sheriff’s Department operation conducted.
Engineering staff analyzing potential for STOP sign installation and obtained traffic counts. A site visit to the premises on December 1, 2025.
Correspondence with Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control staff regarding Hamilton Family Brewery’s interim operating permit, and witnessing the protest hearing.

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Calls for Service
As of the writing of this report, Sheriff’s Department staff have responded to sixty-seven (67) calls for service and a summary is provided below.

Type Total Notes
Alarm 3 Identified alarm calibration sensitivity. Per business owner, issue has been corrected.

Area Check 6 Parking citation issued in response to 1 report.

DUI 1 Driver arrested in response to 1 report.

Extra Patrol 3 No action taken and residents’ concerns forwarded to City staff.

Follow Up 1 Phone contact made with reporting party regarding parking and noise reports.

Hit & Run 1 No crime found.

Incident 4 3 reports documented.

Keep the Peace 1 Issue resolved between 2 parties and call cancelled.

Music Disturbance 2 Reporting parties advised of City's noise ordinance.

Noise Complaint 6 No disturbances found and no citations issued.

Parking Violation 16
1 citation issued for vehicle blocking driveway; 1 vehicle tagged for 72-hr parking notice; in response to 2 calls multiple vehicles cited for parking in prohibited areas.

Subject Check 4 No disturbances found and reporting party advised to contact City regarding permit parking district.

Traffic Hazard 1 No violations found.

Traffic Stop 1 Citation issued.

Unknown Disturbance 4 No disturbances found (3); Non-Customer asked to leave business premises (1).

Unwanted Subject 1 No disturbances found.

Vehicle Check 12 Citations issued in response to 6 reports.

Total 67
Findings:
According to the business owner, the Brewery’s security alarm system has been recalibrated to reduce the sensitivity of the alarm system and number of instances it activates.
Six (6) Area Check calls resulted in one (1) instance of a parking citation being issued. One (1) call resulted in an arrest of driver who was under the influence of alcohol.

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One (1) for a Hit & Run resulted in no crime being found. Calls for Extra Patrol in the area resulted in no citations issued. Music disturbance calls resulted in the reporting parties being advised of the City’s noise standards.
No citations were issued, or disturbances found in response to six (6) noise complaints. Sixteen (16) calls for Parking Violations resulted in two (2) instances of multiple citations being issued; one (1) citation being issued for a vehicle blocking a residential driveway; and one (1) instance of a vehicle being tagged with a 72-hour parking notice. Twelve (12) vehicle checks resulted in six (6) instances of citations being issued for parking in prohibited areas.

Noise
Business operations at Hamilton Family Brewery are required to be conducted in a manner consistent with the City’s noise standards outlined in the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code.

Findings:
Initial noise readings along Main Street, directly across from Hamilton Family Brewery, have not exceeded City noise standards, nor have noise readings exceeded City noise standards in the parking lot of the development directly to the east of the Brewery location. As shown in the Calls for Service section of this report, the Sheriff’s Department received six (6) noise-related complaints, and two (2) other complaints related to an alleged music disturbance. These complaints were investigated but did not warrant citations or further action from Sheriff’s Department personnel.
Sheriff’s Department staff also responded to three (3) calls related to alarm noise. Calls were in response to reports that the Brewery’s alarm system was going off repeatedly through the night, including voice alerts.

Response:

During a discussion with City staff, Brewery ownership acknowledged that the alarm system included a sensitive calibration, and informed staff that they worked with the alarm service provider to reduce its sensitivity and remove the voice alerts under most circumstances.

Community Improvement staff has experienced similar concerns with other businesses adjacent to residential districts, and once the calibration is achieved, concerns usually abate.

Traffic and Parking
Staff received correspondence from a resident in the area regarding parking enforcement and safety violations, traffic safety and speeding, Hamilton Family Brewery signage, and the process for petitioning for a residential parking district. This correspondence included requests for and clarification on items such as the following:
How the current No Parking signage is being enforced

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Feasibility of red curb painting along Main Street to improve visibility and aid enforcement Enforcement related to vehicle parking near fire hydrants STOP sign analysis at Main Street and Reid Avenue
Traffic calming measures
Use of Hamilton Family Brewery’s signage – Blue cone signs indicating “No Brewery Parking”; blue cone signs indicating “Brewery Parking”, and a flashing sign that read “No Street Parking/You Will be Towed/Park on 7th Shuttle”
Request for information on petitioning for a residential parking zone for Main Street, Reid Avenue, and Feron Boulevard
Findings:
Fading and incomplete signage
STOP sign analysis did not warrant installation
Conditions of Approval address the potential for creating a Permit Parking District Response:

In response, staff provided feedback to the resident regarding the City’s practices and policies for red curb installation in front of fire hydrants, their request for All-Way STOP control at Main Street and Reid Avenue, and traffic calming measures. For example, the City’s practice is not to place red curbs in front of fire hydrants, since the California Vehicle Code does not permit parking in front of them.

In reviewing resident concerns about No Parking signage, it was clear that the current signage is in disrepair and incomplete. Staff is in the process of replacing the faded signs in the cul-de-sac on the east end of Main Street and will install an additional “No Parking Anytime” sign along the south side of Main Street near 9789 Main Street to better identify the area where vehicles are not allowed to park. The signs are expected to be installed by the end of December 2025. The City’s enforcement efforts in the area will continue.

The installation of All-Way STOP control must meet the warrants described in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). Warrants include the average number of vehicles per hour, as well as reported collisions in a 12-month period. Traffic counts were taken in October during both the week and weekend. The intersection of Main Street and Reid Avenue did not meet the engineering criteria to warrant an All-Way STOP. The highest total number of vehicles entering the intersection during a one-hour period was 66 and the warrants require an average of 300 vehicles per hour for any 8-hour period on an average day. There have also not been five or more reported collisions in a 12-month period that are correctable by an All-Way STOP. It is also important to note that STOP signs are not designed to be speed control devices and are not permitted to be used as such under CA MUTCD. In addition to traffic volume counts, speed counts were recorded for a 24-hour period during the week and weekend by referencing the speed at which 85% of the drivers are traveling on a roadway under non-congested conditions.

The weekday 85th percentile speed was 32 mph for both east and west bound directions. The 85th percentile of speed on the weekend was 26 mph. On both weekday and weekend speed counts, the westbound speeds were slightly higher. The recorded data does not show that vehicles are constantly or even consistently traveling at speeds over 40 mph. Based on the data collected, Staff does not recommend any traffic calming measures along Main Street at this time.

As of the time this report was written, Sheriff’s Department staff reported receiving sixteen (16) calls regarding alleged parking violations, one (1) call regarding a traffic hazard, and conducted one (1) traffic stop during visits to the location since September 26, 2025. Three (3) of the sixteen

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(16) calls for parking violations resulted in citations being issued. Two (2) of the calls resulted in multiple citations being issued for parking in a posted No Parking Anytime zone. Furthermore, one (1) vehicle was found to be parked in front of a fire hydrant, one (1) vehicle was tagged for a 72-hour parking notice, and two (2) vehicles were found to be blocking driveways. Contact was made with the business owner regarding some of the calls, and the owner responded by providing instructions to patrons about vehicle parking restrictions. Later in this report, additional measures taken by the business owner will be discussed.

Planning Condition #23 states that, should the City determine that the use has created a parking issue, the City may initiate a permit parking district at no cost to the adjacent residential neighborhood. The cost for that permit parking district formation and permits would be borne by the applicant. Additionally, the applicant may be required to provide the City with a parking study, as well as work with neighboring commercial locations, to secure additional off-site parking for business patrons. At this time, staff has not determined that a parking issue has been created by the subject use, necessitating the initiation of a permit parking district. In response to the resident's correspondence described earlier in this report, Staff provided the resident with the appropriate forms to initiate a permit parking district, however, that effort has not been completed at this time.

Further, if it were implemented as a resident preference, it would not be based on the condition of approval, and the costs would not be borne by the business. City staff will continue to monitor this item as part of the Director’s six (6) month review.

Ownership of Hamilton Family Brewery ordered “No Parking” signs for their neighbors (attached to cones), hired a shuttle service to transport business patrons from their former location to their new location (for approximately 1.5 months), used lighted traffic-control signs directing visitors where to park, and staffed attendants in the Brewery’s parking lot to help prevent guests from parking on Main Street. These items were implemented for the Brewery’s grand opening and initial business operations. Additionally, Brewery ownership met with at least one restaurant owner whose business is located in a shopping center directly across Archibald Avenue. While this business owner previously reported parking issues they believed were due to the opening of Hamilton Family Brewery, the shopping center’s parking area now includes signage stating that there is no Brewery parking in the shopping center and that violators will be towed at their own expense.

Occupant Load
Maximum building occupancy is generally determined using occupant load factors (square feet per person), based on the space's use, and then checked against egress and fire-safety limits to ensure occupants can exit safely in an emergency. Occupant load is therefore described as the number of people for which the means of egress are designed, and it is required that the permissible load not exceed what can be safely evacuated using exits and paths of travel. The approved occupant load for the indoor brewery area is 115. The beer brewing area has an additional occupant load of 20. Additionally, the occupant load for the 2,506 square feet of outdoor dining area outlined in the MUP approval is 166. Conditions of approval for the Brewery use require City approval of modifications to the building or operations that would increase occupancy.

Findings:
As stated earlier in this report, MUP approval allows for 2,506 square feet of outdoor seating area. During their site visit, staff identified that an area greater than 2,506 square feet of space was being used for outdoor seating purposes. The area being used for outdoor dining appeared to be more than twice as large as the area described in the MUP approval.

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Response:

Following standard operating procedures, business ownership was notified of the discrepancy, which at minimum would trigger the need for additional on-site parking, and a Compliance Order was issued by the City’s Community Improvement staff on December 4, 2025. The Order required the business to cease the unapproved use of outdoor seating area in excess of 2,506 square feet.

As of the writing of this report, business ownership responded to the City’s Compliance Order and presented an exhibit detailing their outdoor seating area with a written narrative regarding their position.

Conclusion and Next Steps
Community members recently addressed the City Council, raising various concerns about Hamilton Family Brewery’s business operations. Approval of Hamilton’s Minor Use Permit includes 49 conditions of approval. Planning Condition #19 requires the Planning Director to review business operations six (6) months after operations have commenced (March 2026). This condition also requires the same review twelve (12) months after operations have commenced.

The purpose of these reviews is to ensure operations are being conducted in a manner consistent with the project approval and corresponding conditions. If violations are found, the business will be provided notification, and be given the appropriate time to comply.

In response to resident concerns, and the condition of approval requiring a six (6) month review of business operations, the following has occurred:

1. Community Improvement, and other City staff have, and continue to, review concerns raised by community members and collect related data. This includes visiting the location on multiple occasions, observing operations, and taking decibel readings to monitor the noise levels of the business.

2. Sheriff Department personnel have responded to and investigated multiple calls for service.

3. Engineering staff have reviewed and responded to questions from the public, collected traffic volume and speed data, reviewed questions regarding STOP sign placement, and provided at least one resident with the forms necessary for initiating a permit parking district.

4. Staff has requested copies of video, audio, or pictures that show potential violations.

5. Staff has discussed community concerns with Hamilton Family Brewery ownership and provided an opportunity for ownership to respond.

6. Staff initiated review of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 and its conditions of approval.

This will continue and findings will inform the Planning Director’s required six (6) month review of business operations.

7. Community Improvement staff issued a Compliance Order on December 4, 2025, for the use of outdoor seating area beyond the 2,506 square feet approved per the MUP. The Order required the business to cease the unapproved use of outdoor seating area in excess of 2,506 square feet.

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8. Staff has corresponded with Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control staff regarding Hamilton Family Brewery’s interim operating permit, and the protest submitted in response to their license application. Staff will be requesting copies of evidence submitted as part of the ABC protest hearing.

Staff will continue to monitor business operations and respond to calls for service, as well as conduct the Director level review of business operations at the six (6) and twelve (12) month marks.

At the conclusion of staff’s presentation of this item, the City Council will have the opportunity to hear testimony from the public and representatives of Hamilton Family Brewery, discuss the subject matter, and provide related feedback to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item supports the City Council’s vision of actively seeking and respectfully considering all public input.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 – Hamilton Family Brewery Attachment 2 – Images Submitted by Residents
Attachment 3 – Compliance Order

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January 15, 2024
Joshua Hamilton
9757 7th Street, Suite 802
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
SUBJECT: APPROVAL LETTER FOR MINOR USE PERMIT DRC2023-00257 – HAMILTON FAMILY BREWERY – Operation of a 7,416 square foot microbrewery with a 2,506 square foot outdoor seating area within the Center 1 (CE1) Zone at 8889 Archibald Avenue; APN: 0209- 062-10. The project qualifies for Class 1 and Class 3 exemptions under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities and 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.

Dear Mr. Hamilton:

The Minor Use Permit process for the above -described project has been successfully completed and approval has been granted based upon the findings and conditions set forth in this letter and its attachments.

Background:

Hamilton Family Brewery operates an existing microbrewery at 9757 7th Street and is requesting to relocate that facility to 8889 Archibald Avenue. The current location was approved by Conditional Use Permit DRC2013-01079 on January 22, 2014. A Conditional Use Permit Modification (DRC2015 -00135) was approved on June 2, 2015, expanding the existing 1,680-square-foot microbrewery into an adjacent 1,680- square-foot tenant space (3,360 square feet total). The CUP Modification also included the approval to expand the hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. – seven days per week. Business operations have been conducted in a manner consistent with the approved CUP and modifications. Therefore, neither the Planning & Economic Development Director nor Planning Commission have had to conduct additional review of the existing operations.

The subject property, located at 8889 Archibald Avenue, has a current zoning designation of Center 1 (CE1). The standards for this desigination permit the operation of a microbrewery with approval of a Minor Use Permit. This current designation was developed as a result of the City’s 2021 General Plan Update process. Previously, the site’s zoning designation was Industrial Park (IP). That desigination would have also allowed a microbrewery at the subject location and that use type was carried over to the current CE1 zone.

The existing uses, General Plan, and Zoning Designation for this project site and surrounding properties are as follows:

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Existing Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Commercial/Industrial
Building Traditional Town Center Center 1 (CE1)
North Convenience Store and
Single-Family Residences Traditional Neighborhood Low Residential (L) South SBCT Rail Facility N/A Neo Industrial (NI)
East Multi-family Development Traditional Town Center Center 1 (CE1) West Retail/Light Industrial Center Traditional Town Center Neo Industrial (NI)

Project Description:

The applicant, Joshua Hamilton , on behalf of Hamilton Family Brewery, is requesting to operate a microbrewery in an existing building at the southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Main Street. Table

17.136.020-1 of the Development Code (Allowed Land Uses in Form -Based Zones) permits microbreweries in the Center 1 (CE1) zone subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit. The existing onsite buildings were previously used for the retail sales of electrical supplies and equipment storage. The 49,897 square foot project site is developed with a 7,416 square foot main building, a 4,632 square foot covered storage area, and an approximate 730 square foot free-standing storage building. The site also includes 12 parking spaces along with a large gated open storage area.

The 7,416-square-foot building will be reconfigured to include a 2,910 square foot brewing facility, a 1,946 square foot indoor seating area with a small retail area and bar, with the remaining portion of the building to be used for walk -in coolers, equipment rooms, bathroom facilities, and offices. The covered outdoor storage area will be used for outdoor seating (beer garden) and will be screened from the parking lot by an existing block wall. The freestanding storage building will be used as a trash enclosure and for storage.

The existing parking and vehicle storage lot will be redesigned into a large contiguous parking facility .

Vehicle access to the site will be from the existing driveways on Archibald Avenue and Main Street. The changes to the onsite buildings and parking lot will be reviewed separately under Site Development Review DRC2023-00411.

Minimum parking requirements will be met at the time business operations commmece. A total of 64 parking spaces will be provided when business operations begin. As additional site improvements occur, 2 parking spaces will be removed to accommodate portions of said improvements. However, both the 64 and 62 spaces represent a total that is greater than the minimum code requirement of 59 spaces. Required parking was calculated based on the manufacturing and restaurant parking ratios provided in Development Code Table 17.64.050-1. The brewing area was calculated at the manufacturing parking ratio of 2 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet and the indoor bar/seating area and outdoor beer garden were calculated at the restaurant parking ratio of 1 parking space per 100 square feet. Section 17.64.050 of the Development Code permits deducting certain floor areas when tabulating required parking such as storage and mechanical rooms, and bathrooms.

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PARKING ANALYSIS
Parking Ratio Square Feet Required
Parking
Provided
Parking
Brewery 2 Spaces per 1,000
Square Feet 1,694 2
Bar/Indoor
Seating
1 space per 100
Square Feet 3,099 31
Outdoor
Seating
1 Space per 100
Square Feet 2,506 26
Total Parking Spaces Required 59 64-62
Parking Spaces Over Minimum Requirement

5-3

The beer brewing process will generally take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., however the brewing hours may vary slightly. During the first six (6) months of business operations the facility will be open to the public for beer tasting Sunday through Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am . Please note that after the first six (6) months of business operations, a request to extend operating hours to 12:00 am Sunday through Wednesday can be made pursuant to the attached conditions. There will be approximately 21 staff members including managers, bartenders, servers, cleaning staff, and security. The total number of employees will vary for peak times such as weekends, holidays, and special events.

The sale of beer for onsite consumption will take place at the bar area to be consumed within the main building or in the adjacent outdoor beer garden. Beer will also be available for sale for offsite consumption in the form of cans, bottles, and growlers. Both onsite and offsite sales will require age verification per the requirements of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).

All staff members who serve alcoholic beverages will be required to go through ABC’s Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program and t he Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Program, which provide practical information on selling alcoholic beverages safely, responsibly, and legally, with an emphasis on preventing sales to minors, sales to obviously intoxicated persons, and illicit drug activity.

Additionally, staff will be provided separate in-house training in the service of alcohol.

The applicant will contract with a 3rd party security company or hire their own security staff to provide security services during evening hours on those days the business is open past 10:00 p.m. Security staff will monitor guests arriving and check to ensure guests are not entering the establishment intoxicated. If a guest is showing visible signs of intoxication, the security team will not allow them to enter and will remain with them until they have safe transportation home. The security team will also be tasked with patrolling the parking lot making sure there is no consumption of off-site alcohol. If an issue arises with a customer, a staff member will promptly resolve the situation with friendly customer service. If the issue escalates, the security team will be notified and will intervene. The security team will be responsible for staying with the problem customer/s until they have safely left the property. Additionally, security cameras will be placed in all customer-facing, and work areas of the building and in the parking lot. All footage will be kept for 30 days. Additional conditions of approval have been developed and are provided as an attachment to this document.

The applicant has provided a list of 12 special events tha t correspond with either the release of a special beer or a holiday (e.g., Saint Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, Octoberfest, etc.). Special events typically take place once per month and involve the use of portable bathrooms , additional food vendors, and covered seating space in the parking lot. During special events, customers are age-verified at the entrance

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by their security team and given wristbands.

Live music will take place up to 3 times a year, only on select Saturday evenings. Volume levels will not exceed the City’s noise standards as set forth in Section 17.66.050 of the City’s Development Code and must stop at 11:00 p.m. No musician shall perform within twenty-five (25) feet of the site’s easterly property line. A condition addressing this issue has been included as part of the conditions of approval attached to this letter.

One food vendor will be onsite per day, and up to 3 food vendors during special events. All parking required by the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code must be maintained at atll times, including during special events. The list of vendors is constantly updated, with vendors pulled from a list provided by San Bernardino County’s Health Department. Each vendor on this list must have a current and approved MFF (mobile food facility) license. Food vendors will be located in the parking lot adjacent to the brewery building and open area and shaded canopy.

Public Notice:

The Municipal Code requires that all property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site be notified of the proposed Minor Use Permit application. The required notifications were mailed on November 2, 2023 and below is a map showing properties that notices were sent to.

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Planning staff received two emails in opposition to the project with in the 10-day comment period raising concerns related to noise, food vendors, alcohol service, traffic, and parking. The emails were followed by a letter documenting opposition to the project and included 73 signatu res. Thereafter, staff received two (2) additional pieces of email correspondence regarding concerns also related to parking, security, noise, hourse of operation, the product’s percentage of alcohol by volume, and conduct of business patrons Sheriff’s Department Information:

The existing brewery location d oes not register as a problem location, nor has it created an inordinate number of traffic related issues. Sheriff's Department data does not indicate that Hamilton Family Brewery's existing location is generating an abnormally high call volume.

Environmental Determination:

The project scope is for the operation of a microbrewery in an existing commercial building. Prior to any action being taken for this request, Planning and Economic Development Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies for a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. The project also qualifies for a Class 3 exemption – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.

Minor Use Permit Findings of Approval:

1. The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development proposed, and the proposed location, size, and design of the use are compatible with adjacent uses or with natural resources. The project site is located on Archibald Avenue and is well-suited for the development of a microbrewery. The existing on-site structures will be improved to meet the operating requirements of a microbrewery and are located along the south property line providing a buffer to the existing residential development to the north. The existing parking lot and storage yard will be reconfigured to provide the required number of parking spaces, efficient circulation, and emergency vehicle access .

The subject site has a general plan land use designation of Traditional Town Center. Properties and areas with these designations are to be the focal points of community activity, providing residents of surrounding neighborhoods with a wide range of retail and civic amenities and community gathering places within close reach of their homes. Many centers provide primarily retail and service commercial uses to surrounding neighborhoods. One important aspiration articulated by the community through the 2021 general plan update process was to have more destinations within easier reach of neighborhoods. The general plan enables centers to be more inviting, human scale public gathering spaces that are highly accessible from surrounding neighborhoods. Conditions of approval have been developed to insure compliance with applicable sections of the Rancho Cucamonga Develoment Code; and

2. The operating characteristics of the proposed use, including traffic, noise, light, and other characteristics, will be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and other adjacent uses or uses in the vicinity. The proposed microbrewery is not expected to produce traffic, noise, or light out of character with the neighborhood or in a manner inconsistent with the performance standards outlined in Development Code Chapter 17.66. The project site is located at the corner of a busy four- lane street (Archibald Avenue) to the west, a local two-lane street (Main Street) to the north, and an active rail line to the south. Surrounding development includes a convenience store and residential development to the north , automotive repair shops, restaurants, and commercial uses to the west , and residential development to the east. The City’s performance standards include requirements related to the placement of outdoor lighting, outdoor light shielding, the level of illumination, maximum noise levels and more. All required off- street parking will be provided and maintained at a ll times during business operations, including during any special event. The subject site has a general plan land use designation of Traditional Town Center. Properties and areas with these designations are to be the focal points of community activity, providing residents of surrounding neighborhoods with a

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wide range of retail and civic amenities and community gathering places within close reach of their homes. Many centers provide primarily retail and service commercial uses to surrounding neighborhoods. One important aspiration articulated by the community through the 2021 general plan update process was to have more destinations within easier reach of neighborhoods. The general plan enables centers to be more inviting, human scale public gathering s paces that are highly accessible from surrounding neighborhoods. Conditions of approval have been developed to insure compliance with applicable sections of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code, including those related to traffic, noise, and light; and

3. The proposed improvements of the site, including building design, height and bulk of buildings, setbacks, fencing, landscaping, signage size , and location, are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood or area. The proposed microbrewery will reuse the existing onsite buildings and vehicle connections to the adjacent public streets. The parking lot will be upgraded to improve onsite circulation and fire department access. New landscaping will be installed to comply with the related parking lot landscape r equirements. The size and location of signage will comply with existing sign regulations. Improvements are subject to approval of a separate Site Development Review application; and

4. The proposed use shall not result in conditions that would be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community . The project site is in an area developed with a mix of light industrial (automotive repair), commercial (convenience stores, restaurants, and support services) , and residential land uses. The operating characteristics of the proposed microbrewery are not expected to create negative impacts that would impact the surrounding community. Construction activities will be limited to tenant improvement to the existing onsite structures and will be required to comply with existing limitations on construction hours and noise levels. The attached conditions of approval also provide the Planning and Economic Development Director with the ability to review the business operations and place new restrictions if it is determined that the use is creating a negative impact on the community; and

5. Adequate public facilities and services are available to serve the proposed use or will be made available concurrent with the proposed development . The project site is served by existing public facilities and infrastructure and the prop osed redevelopment of the exi sting onsite facilities as a microbrewery will not require the construction of new public facilities or expansion of existing services; and

6. Allowing the proposed use at the proposed location would be consistent with and help achieve the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan and the Development Code . The proposed microbrewery is permitted in the Center 1 (CE1) Zone subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit.

This current zoning designation was developed as a result of the City’s 2021 General Plan Update process. Previously, the site’s zoning designation was Industrial Park (IP). That desigination would have also allowed a microbrewery at the subject location and that use type w as carried over to the current CE1 zone.

The proposed use complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, including providing an adequate number of parking spaces and complying with the general performance standards related to noise, odors, and vibrations . Additionally, the proposed use complies with the general plan and other applicable City regulations/standards. The project is in keeping with the Traditional Town Center land use designation which envisions that the site be developed with a range of commercial uses including general retail, personal services, restaurants, and microbreweries.

Properties and areas with these designations are to be the focal points of community activity, providing residents of surrounding neighborhoods with a wide range of retail and civic amenities and community gathering places within close reach of their homes. Many centers provide primarily retail and service commercial uses to surrounding neighborhoods. One important aspiration articulated by the community through the 2021 general plan update process was to have more destinations within easier reach of neighborhoods. The general plan enables centers to be more inviting, human scale public

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gathering spaces that are highly accessible from surrounding neighborhoods. Conditions of approval have been developed to insure compliance with applicable sections of the Rancho Cucamonga Develoment Code; and

7. The project would not result in a negative effect to the City’s land use inventory available for residential and economic development, consistent with the intent of the general plan land use element. The reuse of the existing commercial site as a microbrewery will not impact existing housing units and will increase economic activity on a currently underutilized site. The subject site has a general plan land use designation of Traditional Town Center. Properties and areas with these designations are to be the focal points of community activity, providing residents of surrounding neighborhoods with a wide range of retail and civic amenities and community gathering places within close reach of their homes.

Many centers provide primarily retail and service commercial uses to surrounding neighborhoods.

One important aspiration articulated by the community through the 2021 general plan update process was to have more destinations within easier reach of neighborhoods . The general plan enables centers to be more inviting, human scale public gathering spaces that are highly accessible from surrounding neighborhoods. Conditions of approval have been developed to insure compliance with applicable sections of the Rancho Cucamonga Develoment Code This project is approved , subject to the information provided in this letter and the attached conditions of approval. Please note that conditions may specify completion of certain plans or work prior to issuance of building permits. If there is a discrepancy between the materials on file with the City and either this letter or the project’s conditions of approval, this letter and the conditions supersede unless otherwise noted.

This decision shall be final following a 10-day appeal period beginning with the date of this letter. All appeals shall be submitted in writing to the City Clerk's Office, identifying the determination or action being appealed and specifically stating the basis or grounds of the appeal.

Appeals shall be filed no later than January 2 5, 2024 and must be accompanied by a filing fee of $1,853.

Should you have any questions, please contact Matt Marquez, Director of Planning & Economic Development or his designee at (909) 477-2750 or at [email protected].

Sincerely,

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Matt Marquez
Director of Planning and Economic Development

Attachments:

1. Conditions of Approval

2. Site and Floor Plans

3. Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions

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Conditions of Approval

Community Development
Project #: DRC2023-00257

Project Name: Hamilton Family Brewery
Location: 8889 ARCHIBALD AVE - 020906201-0000

Project Type: Minor Use Permit

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:

Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions

1. Any patron who (1) fights or challenges another person to fight, (2) maliciously and willfully disturbs another person by loud or unreasoned noise, or (3) uses offensive words which are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction shall be removed from the premises.

2. An incident log shall be maintained at the licensed premises on a continual basis with at least one year of entries and be readily available for inspection by a police officer. The log is for recording any physical altercations, injuries, and objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance occurring in, on, or at the licensed premises, including the immediately adjacent area that is owned, leased, or rented by the licensee. The log will indicate date, time, description of incident, and action taken. “Objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance” means disturbance of the peace, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering, public urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise.

3. The applicant shall contract with a 3 rd party security company or hire their own security staff to provide security services during the evening hours on those days the business is open past 10:00 pm. Security will also be provided during special events.

4. A security plan, as detailed in subject project’s application, shall be implemented and be in effect along with measures outlined in these conditions and the project’s approval letter. The hours security will be provided on-site is outlined in Planning Department condition number 3. A final security plan must be submitted to the Planning & Economic Development Director prior to business operations commencing. Changes to the security plan may be required by the Director of Planning & Economic Development or the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department should review of the business operations necessitate changes to ensure the protection of the community’s health, safety, and welfare.

5. Security guards shall maintain order and enforce the establishment’s no loitering policy and shall take “reasonable steps” (as that term is defined in subparagraph (3) of Section 24200 of the California Business and Professions Code) to correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance.

6. Surveillance cameras shall be installed on the premises in all areas where alcoholic beverages are served and/or consumed and in the parking lot area.

7. Video recordings from surveillance cameras shall be of nothing less than NTSC 4SIF with a minimum of 704X480 resolution. A minimum of 30 days surveillance video shall be kept.

8. The uniform of the security guards shall have the word “Security” clearly visible on it.

9. All managers, bartenders, and servers shall complete the Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Program offered by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control within 30 days of being hired. These staff members must also complete the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Responsible

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Beverage Services (RBS) program. At their discretion, the Director of Planni ng & Economic Development may request proof of completion of RBS and LEAD training.

10. Any proposed floor plan, seating, occupancy and/or furnishing changes must be submitted to t h e Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for review and approval.

11. Approval is granted for the operation of a microbrewery with beer tasting in an existing 7,416 building with a 2,506 square foot outdoor seating area (beer garden) at the southeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Main Street - APN: 0209-062-10. Approval includes up to 12 special events per year as outlined in the application on file with the City’s Planning & Economic Development Department.

12. The hours of operation for beer tasting are limited to the following hours:

Sunday through Wednesday – 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday through Saturday – 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
At the conclusion of the Director of Planning & Economic Development’s six (6) month review as outlined in Planning Department condition number 19, the City may consider increasing business hours to 12:00 am Sunday through Wednesday.

13. Entertainment as defined by Development Code section 17.16.170 is not permitted without the prior approval of an entertainment permit.

14. Live music will take place up to 3 times a year, only on select Saturday evenings. Music must be played in a manner consistent with the City’s noise standards as set forth in Section 17.66.050 (Noise Standards) of the City’s Development Code and must stop at 11:00 pm. No musician shall perform within twenty-five (25) feet of the site’s easterly property line. Live performances may require approval of an entertainment permit pursuant to Section

17.16.170 (Entertainment Permit) of the Development Code if said performances do not comply with the exceptions listed in Section 17.16.170.

15. The on-site manager of the business shall take the required steps as determined necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of employees, patrons, and visitors on the premises. This includes:

1. Monitoring of alcoholic beverage sales;

2. Handling of an obviously intoxicated person;

3. Establishing a reasonable ratio of employees to patrons based on activity level;

4. Monitoring security staff including the handling of patrons involved in arguments and fighting ;

5. Monitoring the outdoor areas including the parking lot;

6. Verifying age/checking identification of patrons including warning patrons reaching their drinking limit/potential intoxication and refusing service;

7. Contacting law enforcement regarding observed or reported criminal activity.

16. No loitering shall take place outside of the business or within the general vicinity before, during, or after the approved hours of operation.

17. Business operations must be conducted in a manner consistent with all applicable sections of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. These include, but are not limited to, performance standards related to noise (Section 17.66.050 Noise Standards) and lighting (Chapter 17.58 Outdoor Lighting Standards), as well as all other applicable standards described in Section 17.66 and elsewhere in the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code.

18. The business operations shall comply with the regulations and requirements of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) that apply to a Type 23 ABC license (Small Beer Manufacturer).

19. The Director of Planning & Economic Development shall review business operations six (6) months after operations have commenced. The purpose of the review is to ensure operations are being conducted in a manner consistent with the project approval and corresponding conditions. This will include consulting with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department regarding calls for service, as well as discussions with other City Departments including but not limited to, Community Improvement. T he Director of Planning & Economic Development will also review of business operations twelve (12) months after operations have commenced. This condition does not preclude the City from at any time enforcing or investigating possible violations of any standard set forth in the City’s Development Code.

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20. All structures and parking lot shall have a minimum lighting level as outlined in Chapter 17.58 (Outdoor Lighting Standards) of the Development Code.

21. Approval is granted for one food vendor during regular ope ration hours and up to 3 food vendors during special events. Each food vendor shall have a current and approved MFF (mobile food facility) license. Food vendors shall be located in the parking lot adjacent to the brewery building and open area and shaded c anopy. On-site food vendors must maintain at all times valid licenses and permits, including but not limited to any associated with mobile food preparation and service, as required by San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services or other agencies.

22. Modifications to structures and the site’s parking lot will be reviewed under a separate Site Development Review application. Minimum requirements for occupancy of the business and site, including those related to Building & Safety, Fire Protection, parking, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), will be provided at the time business operations commence. Any request to defer site and building improvements, other than those required for occupancy and operations to commence, will be done according to a plan approved by the Director. The applicant must provide a proposed plan to the Director of Planning & Economic Development no later than ninety (90) days from the date business operations commence. The plan will provide a phased approach to completing improvements over a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date business operations officially commence.

23. All parking required pursuant to Chapter 17.64 (Parking and Loading Standards) of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code will be maintained on -site at all times, including during any special event. Should the City determine the subject use has created a parking issue, the City may initiate a permit parking district at no cost for the adjacent residential neighborhood. The cost for that permit parking district formation and permits would be borne by the applicant in perpetuity. Additionally, the applicant may be required to provide the City with a parking study, as well as work with neighboring commercial locations, such as those on the west side of Archibald Avenue, to secure additional off-site parking for business patrons.

24. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval provided by the Planning & E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning a n d E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t Department prior to the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the approved activity.

25. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively “Indemnitees”), from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures) (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and /or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the Planning Director’s actions, the Planning Commission’s actions, and/or the City Council’s actions, related entitlements, or the City’s environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit , action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and City

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shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed challenging the City’s determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.

26. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date of project approval.

27. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.

28. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on-site or within the building of the use/activity that is approved by this Minor Use Permit; improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is approved by this Minor Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning and Economic Development Director prior to submittal of documents for plan check /occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. The Planning and Economic Development Director may determine that modifications or intensifications of the use are in substantial compliance with this approval or require the submittal of an application to modify this Minor Use Permit for review by the City.

29. A business operations letter must be submitted to the City for approval by the Planning & Economic Development Director no later than submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy. The letter must include those measures and conditions set forth in the project’s determination letter and these conditions of approval.

30. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and /or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. Business operations must be conducted in a ma nner that is in substantial compliance with the information on file with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Department of Planning & Economic Development, the project’s determination letter, and these conditions of approval. If there is a discrepancy between the associated materials on file with the City and either the subject project’s determination letter or the project’s conditions of approval, the determination letter and the conditions supersede unless otherwise noted.

31. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.

32. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single -family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.

33. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits.

Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.

34. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.

35. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. On-site signage will be required to be installed at the eastern most driveway (off of Main Street) directing vehicular traffic to turn left when exiting the subject

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location.

36. If there is a discrepancy between the associated materials on file with the City and either the subject project’s determination letter or the project’s conditions of approval, the determination letter and the conditions supersede unless otherwise noted.

37. A land use entitlement or permit may be modified or revoked pursuant to Chapter 17.08 - Enforcement of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code.

Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval

1. Gas detection is required in accordance with the Fire Code.

2. Required alarm systems and supervision systems are required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-5. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.

3. A change of use/occupancy analysis is required to be submitted to the Building & Safety Department for the evaluation of the proposed use in the existing building. Some of the issues that must be addressed include (but are not limited to): Compliance with seismic requirements, Structural Importance Factor , ADA accessibility and parking, allowable area ratios, area separation walls, maximum occupant loads , type of doors, swing of doors, panic hardware, exit signs, emergency illumination, aisle widths, direct exiting, and designation of a main exit.

4. Fire apparatus access (fire lane) design, construction, and identification are required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section. Fire apparatus access will likely include the use of the existing parking lot. The parking lot will be required to certified by a licensed engineer to be able to support the weight of fire apparatus as required by Standard 5-1.

5. Fire flow information for this project is obtained from the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).

CVWD can be reached at 909-944-6000 or [email protected].

6. Fire flow is required to be in accordance with Appendix B of the California Fire Code. The Fire District has adopted the appendix without local amendments except that the minimum fire flow for commercial buildings shall not be less than 1500 gpm. Proof of the availability of the required fire flow must be provided to the Fire District in the form of a letter or written report dated within the past 12 months.

7. Fire sprinklers are required to be installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-3. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.

8. Storage of certain combustible commodities and/or business supplies in excess of threshold amounts requires a permit from the Fire District. Please contact the Fire District at 909-477-2770 or [email protected] to discuss the storage operations for this business.

9. High-piled combustible storage, if any, is required to be in accordance with Chapter 32 of the Fire Code and Fire District Standard 32-1. Please read and understand this Standard in its entirety to avoid delays in scheduling inspections and obtaining approvals. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.

10. A Knox Box key box is required in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-9. Additional boxes may be required depending on the size of the building, the location of fire protection and life safety system controls, and the operational needs of the Fire District. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section. If an installed Knox Box is available to this project or business, keys for the building/suite/unit are required to be provided to the Fire Inspector at the final inspection.

11. One or more of the operations in use or proposed for this building /business requires a Fire Code Operating Permit to be issued in accordance with the Fire Code and Fire District Standard 1-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.

12. Public and private fire service water mains, public and private hydrants, water control valves, fire sprinkler

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risers, fire department connections (FDCs), and other fire protection water related devices and equipment are required to be provided, designed, and installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.

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MAIN STREET

ARCHIBALD BLVD

8889 ARCHIBALD AVENUE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

EXISTING SITE PLAN
Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
October 31, 2023
P:\23\23340 - Rancho Cucamonga 8889 Archibald Hamilton
Brewery\Design\Site\x23340 - Site Plan.dwg

B I C K E L G R O U P

A R C H I T E C T U R E

BICKEL GROUP INCORPORATED
3600 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 120
N E W P O R T B E A C H , C A 9 2 6 6 0
P: 949.757.0411 F: 949.757.0511
w w w . b i c k e l g r p . c o m
ADDRESS: 8889 ARCHIBALD AVE.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
91730-5226
APN: 0209-062-01-0000
COUNTY: SAN BERNARDINO
PROPERTY USE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
YEAR BUILT: 1958
NO. OF STORIES: 1
LOT SIZE: 49,310 SQFT/1.13 ACRES
NORTH
(E) PARKING:

LOT NO.1: 11 SPACES
1 ACCESSIBLE SPACE
TOTAL: 12 SPACES
LOT NO.2: SPACES UNDEFINED
0 ACCESSIBLE SPACE
TOTAL: 0 SPACES

PROJECT

INFORMATION

GENERAL NOTE
x NO CHANGE IN IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE

PROPOSED

PARKING

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MAIN STREET

ARCHIBALD BLVD
17 5
7 5
17 13

8889 ARCHIBALD AVENUE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

INITIAL PHASE
Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
October 31, 2023

B I C K E L G R O U P

A R C H I T E C T U R E

BICKEL GROUP INCORPORATED
3600 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 120
N E W P O R T B E A C H , C A 9 2 6 6 0
P: 949.757.0411 F: 949.757.0511
w w w . b i c k e l g r p . c o m
ADDRESS: 8889 ARCHIBALD AVE.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
91730-5226
APN: 0209-062-01-0000
COUNTY: SAN BERNARDINO
PROPERTY USE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
YEAR BUILT: 1958
NO. OF STORIES: 1
LOT SIZE: 49,310 SQFT/1.13 ACRES

PROJECT

INFORMATION
x NO CHANGE IN IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE

PROPOSED

GENERAL NOTE
NORTH
PARKING REQUIRED: PER 17.65.050 TABLE 17.64.050-1
AS MODIFIED BY SECTION 17.64.050
BREWERY:
3,706 SQFT. GROSS
2,012 SQFT. EQUIPMENT/EXCEPTIONS
1,694 SQFT.

PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING
= 2 SPACES/1,000 SF

§
2 PARKING SPACES
RESTAURANT/DINING:
3,706 SQFT. GROSS
607 SQFT. EXCEPTIONS
3,099 SQFT
PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

RESTAURANT, BARS, AND NIGHT CLUBS
= 10 SPACES/1,000SF

;

§
31 PARKING SPACES
OUTDOOR SEATING:
6,351 SQFT. GROSS
3,849 SQFT. EXCEPTIONS
2,505 SQFT
PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

OUTDOOR
= 10 SPACES/1,000 SQFT
; §
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED: 59
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED: 64
61 STANDARD PARKING
3 ADA PARKING
2 - 9'X18' ACCESSIBLE STALL
1 - 12'X18' VAN ACCESSIBLE STALL

PARKING

ACCESSIBLE PATH

PAINTED DIRECTIONAL
ARROW

SYMBOL/LEGEND

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MAIN STREET

ARCHIBALD BLVD

6 2
22 20
7 5
8889 ARCHIBALD AVENUE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

FINAL PHASE
Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
December 6, 2023

B I C K E L G R O U P

A R C H I T E C T U R E

BICKEL GROUP INCORPORATED
3600 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 120
N E W P O R T B E A C H , C A 9 2 6 6 0
P: 949.757.0411 F: 949.757.0511
w w w . b i c k e l g r p . c o m
ADDRESS: 8889 ARCHIBALD AVE.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
91730-5226
APN: 0209-062-01-0000
COUNTY: SAN BERNARDINO
PROPERTY USE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
YEAR BUILT: 1958
NO. OF STORIES: 1
LOT SIZE: 49,310 SQFT/1.13 ACRES

PROJECT

INFORMATION
NORTH
PARKING REQUIRED: PER 17.65.050 TABLE 17.64.050-1
AS MODIFIED BY SECTION 17.64.050
BREWERY:
3,706 SQFT. GROSS
2,012 SQFT. EQUIPMENT/EXCEPTIONS
1,694 SQFT.

PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING
= 2 SPACES/1,000 SF

§
2 PARKING SPACES
RESTAURANT/DINING:
3,706 SQFT. GROSS
607 SQFT. EXCEPTIONS
3,099 SQFT
PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

RESTAURANT, BARS, AND NIGHT CLUBS
= 10 SPACES/1,000SF

;

§
31 PARKING SPACES
OUTDOOR SEATING:
6,351 SQFT. GROSS
3,849 SQFT. EXCEPTIONS
2,505 SQFT
PER TABLE 17.64.050-1

OUTDOOR
= 10 SPACES/1,000 SQFT
; §
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED: 59
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED: 62
59 STANDARD PARKING
3 ADA PARKING
2 - 9'X18' ACCESSIBLE STALL
1 - 12'X18' VAN ACCESSIBLE STALL

PARKING

ACCESSIBLE PATH

PAINTED DIRECTIONAL
ARROW

SYMBOL/LEGEND

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8889 ARCHIBALD AVENUERANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIAPROPOSED PLANOctober 31, 2023P:\23\23340 - Rancho Cucamonga 8889 Archibald HamiltonBrewery\Design\Floor Plan\x23340 - Floor Plan.dwgBICKEL GROUPARCHITECTUREBICKEL GROUP INCORPORATED3600 BIRCH STREET, SUITE 120NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660P: 949.757.0411 F: 949.757.0511www.bickelgrp.com Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"

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Statement of Agreement and Acceptance
of Conditions of Approval for Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257

I, Joshua Hamilton, as the applicant(s) for the above referenced project number, hereby state that I am in agreement with and accept the conditions of approval for Minor Use Permit DRC2023 - 00257, for property located at 8889 Archibald Avenue; APN: 0209-062-10, Rancho Cucamonga, California, as approved by the Planning & Economic Development Department on January 12, 202, and as listed below and attached.

Applicant Signature____________________________

Date ______________________________

Conditions of Approval

1. The applicant shall sign this S tatement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval prior to the submittal of plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the approved activity indicating agreement with and acceptance of the adopted Conditions of Approva l prior to the submittal of grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the approved activity.

2. All other conditions of approval related to Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257.

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DATE: April 1, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Julie A. Sowles, Deputy City Manager
Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Rick Flinchum, Deputy Director of Finance
Kelly Guerra, Special Districts Analyst
SUBJECT: Consideration of the City Council Community Parks and Landscape Citizens’ Oversight Subcommittee’s Recommendation to Appoint Members to the Community Parks and Landscape Citizens’ Oversight Committee. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the Community Parks and Landscape Citizens’ Oversight Subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint Deante Markey, Grant Leggette II, and Sarah Gonzalez to the Community Parks and Landscape Citizens’ Oversight Committee.

BACKGROUND:

On August 7, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 19-075 establishing the Community Parks and Landscape Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review the annual financial audits of certain districts to provide oversight of the revenues and to communicate with property owners regarding how their community parks and landscaping are maintained and funded.

Per the Resolution, a City Council Subcommittee must review the applications, interview, and recommend committee members for appointment to the City Council. Appointed committee members serve four-year terms. Three committee members’ terms are expiring on April 5, 2026:
· Denise Garzaro
· Matthew Parmental
· Pascal Pangestu
All three committee members confirmed with the City Clerk the conclusion of their terms and service on the Committee.

The City Clerk’s Office posted a Notice of Upcoming Vacancies for the Committee on February 5, 2026. A total of 10 applications were submitted by the close of the application period on February 25, 2026.

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ANALYSIS:

The City Council Subcommittee (Councilmembers Scott and Stickler) interviewed the applicants on March 11, 2026, and recommends that the City Council appoint three applicants to the Committee based on their background and interest in serving the City and their community. The three applicants will serve the Committee for a four-year term from April 6, 2026 to April 5, 2030:
· Deante Markey
· Grant Leggette II
· Sarah Gonzalez
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item supports the City Council's core values of community engagement, sustainable future, and commitment to prosperity.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

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April 1, 2026