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Design Review Committee Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2024
FINAL MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
New Time: 6:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the Design Review Committee held on September 17, 2024. The meeting was called to
order by Sean McPherson, Staff Coordinator, at 6:00 p.m.
Design Review Committee members present: Vice Chairman Boling and Commissioner Diaz
Staff Present: Bond Mendez, Associate 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 Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2024.
Item C1. Motion carried 2-0 vote.
D. Project Review Items
D1.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP – RIGHT
TIME DEVELOPMENT - A request for site plan and architectural review of 18 multi-family units
and a tentative map for condominium purposes located on approximately 1.3 acres of land
within the Medium (M) Residential zone, located on the northwest corner of Arrow Route and
Manola Place; APNs: 0207-201-24, -10, -11. This item is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15332 (SUBTPM20738,
Design Review DRC2023-00131).
Staff presented the item to the Design Review Committee. The DRC complimented the project
design overall and asked for clarification on a few items. Committee member Boling asked for
clarification on inquiries for development and connectivity to the vacant property to the west of
the project site. Boling also requested clarification on enforcement and management of private
parking violations. The applicant responded and confirmed that the HOA is responsible for
parking management. Committee member Diaz asked for clarification on the tot lot and to
confirm if playground equipment will be included. The applicant confirmed and stated that
passive grass areas will be included as well. Both committee members commended the
applicant for a thoughtful and well-designed project. The Design Review Committee voted to
move the project forward to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval.
The Committee took the following action:
Recommend approval to PC. 2-0 Vote.
D2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW – LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP
- A request for site plan and architectural review of 75 multi-family units located on
approximately 3.18 acres of land within Planning Area N-12 in the Core Living (CL) Placetype
of the Resort North Specific Plan, located north of 6th Street, south of the BNSF/Metrolink right
of way, and west of Milliken Avenue; APN: 0209-272-20. (Design Review DRC2023-
00360). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2015041083) on May 18, 2016, in connection
with the City’s approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114, Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2015-00040, and Development Code Amendment DRC2015-
00115. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is
required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project.
Staff presented two items from the Lewis Management Corp. team as one presentation to the
Design Review Committee. The two items are two separate planning areas, N12 (DRC2023-
00360) and N14 (DRC2023-00331), both within the Resort North Specific Plan.
Regarding Planning Area N-12 (DRC2023-00360), the DRC asked for clarification on a few
items. Committee member Diaz asked for clarification on the “community boxes” to which the
applicant confirmed these are mailboxes and bulletin boards for community events. Diaz also
requested clarification on the availability of recreational space within the project site. The
applicant responded and confirmed that the overall Resort Specific Plan area will provide
multiple locations for recreation and amenities. Committee member Boling asked if the
applicant may consider including little free libraries throughout the community.
Regarding Planning Area N-14 (DRC2023-00331), Boling discussed the juxtaposition of the
roof style and the contemporary style for N-14 and the related parapet roofs. The Committee
voted to move forward with Planning Area N12 to the Planning Commission with a
recommendation of approval.
The Committee took the following action:
Recommend approval to PC. 2-0 Vote.
D3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW – LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP
- A request for site plan and architectural review of 84 multi-family units located on
approximately 3.4 acres of land within Planning Area N-14 in the Village Neighborhood (VN)
Placetype of the Resort North Specific Plan, located north of 6th Street, south of the
BNSF/Metrolink right of way, and west of Milliken Avenue; APN: 0209-272-20. (Design Review
DRC2023-00331). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City
certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2015041083) on May 18, 2016, in
connection with the City’s approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00114, Specific
Plan Amendment DRC2015-00040, and Development Code Amendment DRC2015-
00115. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is
required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project.
As mentioned, this item was presented along with the previous Agenda Item (D2). Following
the presentation and discussion, the Committee made a separate motion to move forward with
Planning Area N14 with the direction to the applicant to further analyze topic of the consistency
between hip roof and parapets on the contemporary style buildings.
The Committee took the following action:
Recommend approval to PC. 2-0 Vote.
E. Adjournment
Principal Planner Sean McPherson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant