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Design Review Committee Meeting Agenda
May 20, 2025
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 May 20, 2025. 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 Daniels
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 February 18, 2025. (No meetings March 4th,
18th, April 1st, 15th and May 6th, 2025).
Item C1. Motion carried 2-0 vote as presented.
D. Project Review Items
D1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, MINOR
EXCEPTION, MASTER PLAN – TRUE LIFE COMPANIES - A request for site plan and
architectural review of 50 multi-family units, including 10 live/work units, and a tentative tract
map for condominium purposes located on approximately 2.3 acres of land within the
Neighborhood General 3 (NG3) Zone, located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and
Amethyst Avenue; APN: 0208-432-16. This item is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15332 (SUBTT20708,
Design Review DRC2024-00108, Master Plan DRC2024-00109, Minor Exception DRC2025-
00055).
Staff presented the item to the Design Review Committee. Members of the public provided
comments/concerns regarding parking, the continuation of Ruby Avenue, the undesired
accessibility and connectivity of the paseo from the surrounding public way to the existing
single-family neighborhood, noise, privacy, and lack of amenities.
The applicant responded and confirmed that the site provides the required amount of parking,
and the team is willing to provide landscaping that will provide substantial privacy in addition to
the perimeter wall. The applicant also confirmed that the types of air conditioners will be
specifically selected to reduce the noise output as much as possible.
Staff confirmed that the continuation of Ruby Avenue is a requirement of the project pursuant
to the City’s General Plan. The DRC asked for clarification on a few items. Committee member
asked for clarification on the quantity and location of windows along the west elevations of the
units. Staff responded with confirmation of the quantity and the location of the window
placement which is designed to reduce the visibility from the project site to the neighboring
properties as much as possible.
Committee member asked for clarification on the paseo as public open space and if the
residential units will have private space. Staff confirmed that the residential units will have their
own private porches, patios, and balconies, and the public open space is provided with the
paseo, the outdoor barbecue amenities, and the outdoor area in between the front building and
the sidewalk along Base Line Road.
Committee members agreed that the applicant use the color scheme on the building corner
that is more architecturally compatible with the rest of the building. Both committee members
also agreed that the reduction in the non-residential floor area is suitable for the size of the
property and is appropriate for the market trends in commercial space demand.
The DRC voted to move the project forward to the Planning Commission with a
recommendation of approval.
Recommended approval to PC. 2-0 Vote.
E. Adjournment
Principal Planner McPherson adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant