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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
September 24, 2025
Final Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was
held on September 24, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:05 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp,
Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz.
Staff Present: Katherine Read, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director;
Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Jared Knight, Assistant Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill,
Executive Assistant.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Morales opened the public communications.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
D. Public Hearings
D1. TIME EXTENSION – NEWCASTLE PARTNERS - A request for a time extension of a
previously approved Design Review (DRC2022-00301) for the construction of two new
industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 74,387 square-feet within the Neo-Industrial (NI) District,
located on the north side of 6th Street between Archibald Avenue and Hermosa Avenue at 9910
6th Street; APNs: 0209-211-42 and -43. (Time Extension DRC2025-00190).
Assistant Planner Knight provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
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Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Applicant Wing was present and available to answer questions.
Commissioner Daniels asked staff if the project were to get approved, would they get one more
additional year.
Assistant Planner Knight confirmed that the applicant may apply for one additional 1-year time
extension in the future.
Vice Chairman Boling asked about the current condition of the project site. He recalls there was a
vacant building on site and was unsure if it was still up.
Applicant confirmed. It is a functional building and still standing.
Vice Chairman Boling asked if the current plan was to keep it vacant as they move forward with the
project.
Applicant responded that it is difficult due to it being a 1-year lease, as many tenants want a longer-
term commitment. She said the type of tenants who typically inquire are not those permitted under
the existing zoning regulations.
Vice Chairman Boling mentioned that a vacant building of that nature can become an attractive
nuisance and place an undue strain on city resources. He strongly encouraged the applicant to either
market it appropriately or proceed with demolition as soon as possible.
Applicant concurred and indicated they would be open to demolishing the building if it became an
issue.
Commissioner Dopp stated that the project is still conforming with standards and expressed his
support for it.
Chairman Morales expressed appreciation that the applicant is working collaboratively with staff and
commended them for being a responsible developer.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Daniels; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt
Resolution 2025-030 approving Time Extension DRC2025-00190. Motion carried unanimously,
5-0.
E. Director Announcements
Planning Director Nakamura announced that the City Council approved the reappointment of
Commissioners Morales, Boling and Daniels to the Planning Commission for another four-year
term.
F. Commission Announcements
Chairman Morales expressed gratitude for being reappointed to the Planning Commission.
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G.Adjournment
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Vice Chair Boling to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
Approved: HPC/PC October 8, 2025 Meeting