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Design Review Committee
Meeting Agenda
January 20, 2026
FINAL MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
6:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the Design Review Committee was held on January 20, 2026. The meeting was called to
order by Caleb Richards, Staff Facilitator, at 6:00 p.m.
Design Review Committee members present: Chairman Boling and Vice Chairman Daniels and Caleb
Richards
Staff Present: Haide Aguirre, Contract Planner; Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst II
B. Public Communications
Staff Facilitator opened the public communication and after noting there were no public comments, closed
public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
Consideration to adopt Special Meeting Minutes of November 4th
Item C1. Motion carried 3-0 vote as amended and posted online.
D. Project Review Items
NEWBRIDGE HOMES – A request to merge six undeveloped lots totaling 415,562 square feet
(9.54 acres) into two lots and construct a mixed-use development with 180 residential units on
approximately 8.69-acres (Lot 1) and 8,100 square feet of commercial space on approximately
0.68-acres (Lot 2) within the Center 1 (CE1) Zone, located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Baseline Road (12906-13042 Baseline Road); APN: 0227-131-17, -38, -39, -46, -50,
and -51. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. (SUBTT20790 and DRC2024-
00429).
Staff presented the item to the Design Review Committee. The applicant was present. No
members of the public were in attendance.
Committee Members provided the following comments:
Confirmed that staff would correct the project area on the Staff Report from 9.54 acres to 9.37
acres; asked staff to clarify the project’s parking ratio; recommended that staff coordinate with the
Engineering Department on traffic signage at Shelby Place; consider a parking waiver to reduce
the parkway width and increase the sidewalk width
improvements are consistent with existing conditions); consider revisions to the S-tile roofing to
align with a contemporary architectural style; recommended highlighting the grade differential
between the school site and the proposed project to further demonstrate the presence of a buffer;
and concerns were raised regarding potential incompatibility between existing zoning and
particularly on Shelby Place (applicant explained that attempts were made to acquire the parcels
to the north however the property owners were not interested in selling).
Committee Members inquired about the following:
The anticipated market rate pricing- applicant stated that the pricing has not been determined;
how will the nine very low income units be distributed- applicant confirmed that they units will be
evenly distributed pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law; requested clarification on the waiver
allowing an increased grade differential for the non-residential parcel- applicant explained that the
Center 1 Form Based Code presents topography constraints and the waiver would allow a grade
increase of up to 4.5 feet to accommodate site conditions; will the utilities be underground at
Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line Road and will the Engineering Department include a condition
to include high speed fiber optic infrastructure- applicant confirmed that the utilities will be installed
underground; how will the parking be monitored- applicant stated that parking enforcement will
be managed by the Homeowners Association; will the commercial parcel be retained or sold-
applicant stated that the intent is to retain ownership; noted that the private open space appears
narrow and requested clarification- applicant explained that while the minimum square footage
was met, the dimensions were constrained by the site configuration; and lastly, clarification was
requested on the color palettes to which the applicant presented color samples.
The Design Review Committee voted to move the project forward to the Planning Commission
with a recommendation of approval.
Recommended approval to PC. 3-0 Unanimous Votes.
E. Adjournment
Staff Facilitator Richards adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant
DRC Final Minutes
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