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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-14 - Minutes - HPC-PCHPC/PC Final Minutes Page 1 of 5 Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 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 January 14, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz. Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Sophia Serafin, Associate 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 December 10, 2025. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling. Abstain: Commissioner Daniels. Motion carried 4-1. D. Public Hearings Items D1-D3 were heard concurrently. D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP – SC DEVELOPMENT CORP - A request to subdivide one (1) parcel approximately 3.18 acres of land into 75 condominium lots 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: 0209-561-07. (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20688). 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. HPC/PC Final Minutes Page 2 of 5 D2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP – SC DEVELOPMENT CORP - A request to subdivide one (1) parcel approximately 3.4 acres of land into 84 condominium lots 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: 0209-561-01. (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20687). 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. D3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP – SC DEVELOPMENT CORP - A request to subdivide one (1) parcel approximately 4.9 acres of land into 99 condominium lots within Planning Area N-15 in the Village Neighborhood (VN) Placetype of the Resort Specific Plan, located north of 6th Street, south of the BNSF/Metrolink right of way, and west of Milliken Avenue; APN: 0209-561-12. (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20689). 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. Assistant Planner Knight provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Applicant Cendejas and Regional Vice President McGinnis were present and available to answer questions. Resident Horvatich expressed concern that the General Plan is constantly changing, and the public is not always notified. He requested that the City take this into consideration. Vice Chairman Boling asked staff to confirm that the three items do not require a General Plan amendment. Planning Director confirmed. Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed public hearing. With no further Commission comments or discussion, Chairman Morales thanked Assistant Planner Knight for the informative presentation. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolutions 2026-003, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20688, 2026-004 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20687 and 2026-005 Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20689. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. D4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – EPD SOLUTIONS – A request to permit E-Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center – Large, Wholesale and Distribution – Medium, Food Processing/Manufacturing, Storage Warehouse, and Manufacturing Light – Large uses at an existing 129,704 square foot industrial building that is currently occupied with a legal non-conforming Wholesale and Distribution use within the Neo-Industrial (NI) zone located at 9089 8th Street; APN: 0209-151-38. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15301 – Existing Facilities (DRC2025-00245). Associate Planner Serafin provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Commissioner Daniels asked staff if the other two main buildings, one to the east and the other to the south are owned by different property owners. HPC/PC Final Minutes Page 3 of 5 Associate Planner Serafin confirmed and stated they are on their own parcels. Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Applicant Leseth was present and available to answer questions. Vice Chairman Boling inquired about the length of time China Manufacturing Alliance has operated at the site. Applicant responded that the business has operated at the side since 2014. Vice Chairman Boling inquired about the number of employees on site. Applicant responded that there are approximately seven to ten employees on site on a daily basis. Vice Chairman Boling asked whether there is any anticipation that the tenant would vacate in the near future. Applicant confirmed and explained that the building was sold in December 2025 to a new owner. As part of a sale-leaseback agreement, the applicant will remain in the building for an additional five years, after which the applicant will vacate, and a new tenant will occupy the site. Vice Chairman asked whether China Manufacturing Alliance will remain in the City of Rancho Cucamonga after 5 years. Applicant confirmed. Commissioner Dopp asked about the type of business currently operating at the site. Applicant responded that the site is currently used for warehouse storage. Commissioner Dopp asked whether the use of the site would remain the same over the next five years. Applicant confirmed. Vice Chairman Boling expressed appreciation to the applicant for being proactive and noted that the potential expansion of future uses in the facility would help ensure that businesses have a valuable place to locate in the city and that China Manufacturing Alliance will remain in Rancho Cucamonga after five years. Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed public hearing. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Daniels; seconded Vice Chairman Boling to adopt Resolution 2026-002 Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00245. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. D5. MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW – TOLL BROTHERS - A request for the development of 188 Single-Family Residences spanning multiple pre-existing graded parcels on an approximately 80-acre site within the Low Residential (L) Zone, located at the northwest corner of East and Wilson Avenues. (Tracts 16072-1 and 16072-3) with exceptions to specific lots from existing standards. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15162. (Design Review DRC2024-00373, Minor Exception DRC2025-00261, Variance DRC2025-00263) APN: 0208-921-09. Assistant Planner Knight provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that staff received one correspondence concerning CEQA from Lozeau Drury, LLC. Chairman Morales opened the public hearing. Applicant Tsai was present and available to answer questions. HPC/PC Final Minutes Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Dopp inquired about the Spanish Contemporary architecture and asked what features characterize it as Spanish Contemporary. Applicant Tsai provided a brief explanation, stating that the style of materials is Spanish-inspired and that the style is reemerging as a current design trend. Commissioner Dopp asked whether the applicant would consider different colors schemes. Applicant Tsai confirmed. Chase Preciado, Paralegal with Lozeau Drury, LLC, expressed opposition to the project and requested preparation of a supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Resident Horvatich expressed opposition to the project due to increased density. Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dopp expressed appreciation to the applicant for revisiting the color schemes of the Spanish Contemporary design and suggested adding Spanish accents to better reflect the Spanish architectural style. Commissioner Daniels commented that the open space and amenities proposed by Lennar and Toll Brothers are very good and stated that they would be an excellent amenity for the tract and the surrounding community. Commissioner Diaz expressed her enthusiasm for the inclusion of large houses within the community and noted that the parks and open space areas would be a positive addition, providing public access for neighboring communities. Vice Chairman Boling expressed appreciation to the developer for bringing forward a project that includes homes ranging from approximately 3,400 to 5,100 square feet, with a mix of one and two-story designs. He noted that the architectural elements, including pop-outs and recessed areas, create visual diversity and encouraged the applicant to further review the color schemes, noting that additional contrast could enhance the overall design. Chairman Morales expressed appreciation for the designer homes, noting that some of models include double staircases, which he liked. He also commented favorably on the flat tile roofs and expressed his support for the project. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded Commissioner Daniels to adopt Resolution 2026-001 Design Review DRC2024-00373, Minor Exception DRC2025-00261 and Variance DRC2025-00263. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. General Business E1. Annual Selection of Officers for the Commission and Appointments to Other Committees. Commissioner Daniels was appointed unanimously as member of the Design Review Committee, 1 year term. Motion by Commissioner Boling, seconded by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Vice Chairman Boling was appointed unanimously as member of the Design Review Committee, 1-year term. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Chairman Morales. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. HPC/PC Final Minutes Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Morales was appointed unanimously as Alternate for the Design Review Committee. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Dopp. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Commissioner Daniels was appointed unanimously as Vice Chairman for the Planning Commission, 1-year term. Motion by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Commissioner Boling was appointed unanimously as Chairman for the Planning Commission, 1-year term. Motion by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Morales. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 vote. Chairman Morales expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners for stepping into various roles and responsibilities. F.Director Announcements Planning Director Nakamura mentioned that there will not be a second meeting in January and that the Commission will reconvene on February 11th. G.Commission Announcements Vice Chairman Boling expressed his appreciation to his fellow Commissioners for their service over the past years in various roles. He noted that they have undertaken opportunities, and overcome significant challenges, and have done an outstanding job. He stated that he looks forward to serving with them in the upcoming year. Commissioner Diaz announced that Chaffey College, where she works, will be opening a Library Learning Commons and that a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for January 29th at 12:00 p.m. H.Adjournment Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling, seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC February 25, 2026 Meeting.