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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-16 - MinutesDesign Review Committee Meeting Rains Conference Room Meeting Agenda May 16, 2023 FINAL MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 6:00 p.m. A.Call to Order The meeting of the Design Review Committee held on May 16, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Sean McPherson, Staff Coordinator, at 6:02 p.m. Design Review Committee members present: Vice Chair Commissioner Tony Morales and Commissioner James Daniels. Staff Present: Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner. B.Public Communications Staff Coordinator opened the public communication and after noting there were no public comments, closed public communications. C.Consent Calendar C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023. Motion carried 2-0 vote to adopt the minutes as presented. D.Project Review Items D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, DESIGN REVIEW, MINOR EXCEPTION & TREE REMOVAL PERMIT – MANNING HOMES - A request to subdivide 9.15 acres of land into 22 lots including the Design Review of 22 single-family residences, a Minor Exception for increased wall heights, and a Tree Removal Permit to remove onsite trees for a project site located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda and Highland Avenues in the Low (L) Zone (2 - 4 Dwelling Units per Acre); APNs: 0227-151-03. A CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum has been prepared for this project. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20566, Design Review DRC2022-00348, Minor Exception DRC2022-00349, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2022-00350. Committee member Morales commented on triangular piece and suggested that it could be fenced off. Applicant agreed that IF it is proven to be theirs, they will landscape and consider fencing. Committee Member Daniels mentioned that Eucalyptus trees are up to their discretion. Committee Member Morales expressed his thanks for the project, including circular driveway and rock curbs. He also commented that Highland tends to be high traffic area and asked if the city would consider any signage saying, “intersection coming up”. Applicant stated that landscaped walls and trees have been limited to provide for site line visibility. Committee Member Morales commented on use of the park and asked if is public. Staff responded that the General Plan aims to complete neighborhoods, which partly includes inviting public and other residents into the park and passive areas. The Committee took the following action: Recommend approval to PC. 2-0 Vote. D2. DESIGN REVIEW – PATRIOT PARTNERS - A request to construct two warehouse/distribution buildings totaling 91,369 square-feet within the Neo-Industrial (NI) District, located at the northeast corner of Hermosa Avenue and 4th Street. APN: 0210-371-07 (Design Review DRC2022-00209). The Committee complimented on the layout and site design. Appreciated that all queuing can occur on site. Asked if project will result in two lots. Applicant responded yes. Asked if there will be reciprocal parking. Applicant responded that both parcels are sufficiently parked. Committee stated that truck and cab maneuvering may be difficult in the southwest corner of northerly parcel. Asked about EV parking - only 3. Staff confirmed that project meets parking. Each committee member expressed their opinion over color; Committee Member Daniels expressed he prefers compatible color design. Committee Member Morales differed, suggesting his opinion is the project sticking out is a good thing. The Committee took the following action: Recommend approval to PC. 2-0 Vote. E.Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Approved: DRC Meeting March 19, 2024.