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Historic Preservation Commission
and
Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 27, 2025
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Morales
Vice Chairman Boling
Commissioner Dopp
Commissioner Daniels
Commissioner Diaz
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning/Historic Commission (“Planning
Commission”) on any Consent Calendar item or any item not listed on the agenda that is within the
Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. The Planning Commission may not discuss any issue not included
on the agenda, but may set the matter for discussion during a subsequent meeting.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2025.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D1. Tentative Parcel Map - EGL - A request for the subdivision of an existing 21,000 square foot parcel
into two new parcels within the Medium Residential (M) zone and the Hillside Overlay, located at 7444
Avila Avenue. This project qualifies for an exemption from CEQA review under State CEQA Guidelines
section 15061(b) (3), as it will not result in a significant or direct impact upon the environment. APN:
0208-921-09 (SUBTPM20986).
D2. Tentative Parcel Map – Hongjian Tan – A request for the subdivision of an existing 21,163 square foot
parcel into two new parcels within the Low Residential – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) zone, located
at 13261 Victoria Street. This project qualifies for a Class 15 Categorical Exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines 15315 as a Minor Land Division. APN: 0227-121-45 (SUBTPM21001).
E. COMMISSION BUSINESS
E1. Discussion of State Density Bonus Law. (Verbal Only)
F. DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. ADJOURNMENT
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,
given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your
position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may
present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience
should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City
Clerk's office at (909) 477-2700. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing
impaired.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission,
please come forward to the podium. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After
speaking, please complete a speaker card located next to the speaker’s podium. It is important to list your
name, address (optional) and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited
to 3 minutes per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under “Public Communications.”
As an alternative to participating in the meeting you may submit comments in writing to
Elizabeth.Thornhill@cityofrc.us by 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be distributed
to the Commissioners and included in the record.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are available at www.CityofRC.us.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission’s
decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeals filed must be in writing with the City Clerk’s
Office, state the reason for the appeal, and be accompanied by an appeal fee pursuant to the most adopted
fee schedule for all decisions for the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council).
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session.
I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby
certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted Seventy-Two (72) hours prior to
the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California
and on the City's website.
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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
August 13, 2025
Draft Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was
held on August 13, 2025. 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; Sean McPherson, Principal Planner; Sophia
Serafin, Assistant 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 July 23, 2025.
Vice Chairman Boling noted a correction in Section H – Adjournment, indicating that
Commissioner Diaz should be replaced with Vice Chairman Boling, as Commissioner Diaz was
absent.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried 3-2
with Commissioners Daniels and Diaz abstaining. Motion passes as amended.
D. Public Hearings
D1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION – St. Elias Orthodox Church – A request to
modify existing Conditional Use Permit 85-02 to allow for the use of an approved 7,900 square
foot fellowship hall addition at an existing 15,710 square foot church on a 2.73-acre lot located
within the Very Low (VL) Residential zone and Hillside and Equestrian Overlays, located at 5474
Haven Avenue; APN: 1074-281-20. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. (DRC2025-00135).
Assistant Planner Serafin provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
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Commissioner Daniels asked staff whether an analysis had been conducted regarding a potential
increase in traffic.
Traffic
Block view of the Foothills
Children’s safety related to traffic
Parking overflow onto the street
Requested parking signage indicating church parking is not permitted on the street
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Chairman Morales asked whether neighbors could contact the church office if they had any issues
or concerns.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adopt Resolution
2025-024 approving Conditional Use Permit Modification DRC2025-00135. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
D2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Tamara Tangherlini - A request to operate a large indoor
fitness and sports facility in an existing 17,500 square foot warehouse space within the Neo-
Industrial (NI) Zone, located at 9201 Charles Smith Avenue; APN: 0229-284-23. This project
qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 – Existing
Facilities. (DRC2025-00101).
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Principal Planner McPherson explained that any future modifications to the hours of operation for
businesses would require modification to the shared parking agreement.
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Commissioner Diaz noted the potential for jaywalking and recommended that the applicant speak
with parents, encourage them to drop off their children first and then find parking, particularly if
they are running late. She expressed her support for the site and stated her belief that the
business will be successful.
He stated that
parking does not appear to be a concern, as a reasonable solution has been reached.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Daniels Boling; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling to adopt
Resolution 2025-023 to approve Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00101. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
E. Director Announcements
F. Commission Announcements
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Assistant City Attorney Young noted that the letter could be distributed at the same time as the
agenda packet. However, she clarified that Commissioners would not be able to engage in
discussion about the letter prior to the meeting. She said any significant edits to the letter would
need to be completed before the meeting takes place.
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 8:15 p.m.
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DATE:August 27th, 2025
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Jared Knight, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:Tentative Parcel Map - EGL - A request for the subdivision of an existing
21,000 square foot parcel into two new parcels within the Medium
Residential (M) zone and the Hillside Overlay, located at 7444 Avila
Avenue. This project qualifies for an exemption from CEQA review under
State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b) (3), as it will not result in a
significant or direct impact upon the environment. APN: 0208-921-09
(SUBTPM20986).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution for the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map 20986 subject to the attached conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND:
The 21,000 square foot project site consists of a single parcel located generally northeast of the
corner of Avila Avenue and Calle del Prado. The east side of the project site is improved with an
existing 3,191 square foot single-family residential structure with frontage on Avila Avenue, while
the west side is currently vacant. Additionally, it should be noted that the project site is located in
the Hillside Overlay Zone. An aerial view of the project site is provided in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Aerial View of Site
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The existing land uses, General Plan, and zoning designations for the project site and surrounding
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Single Family Residential Suburban
Neighborhood Low Medium Residential (M)
North Single Family Residential Suburban
Neighborhood Low Medium Residential (M)
South Church Suburban
Neighborhood Low Medium Residential (M)
East Single Family Residential Suburban
Neighborhood Low Medium Residential (M)
West Hospice Care Facility Suburban
Neighborhood Low Medium Residential (M)
ANALYSIS:
The application is a request to subdivide the project site into two new parcels, hereafter referred
to as Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. Parcel 1 would include the existing 3,191 square foot single-family
residential structure and feature a total area of 11,200 square feet, with frontage on Avila Avenue.
Parcel 2 would be vacant and feature a total area of 9,800 square feet, with frontage on Calle del
Prado. The proposed subdivision meets all lot dimension standards detailed in Development
Code Section 17.35.010 as follows:
Standard Requirement Proposed New Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Width Parcel 1 (Corner) - 50’
Parcel 2 – 45’
Parcel 1 – 100’
Parcel 2 – 98’Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 80’Parcel 1 – 112’
Parcel 2 – 100’Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage 30’Parcel 1 – 100’
Parcel 2 – 98’Compliant
Minimum Lot Area 4,000 sq ft Parcel 1 – 11,200 sq ft
Parcel 2 – 9,800 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Net
Average Lot Area 4,000 sq ft Avg. 10,500 sq ft Compliant
No design package or application has been submitted relative to the development of parcel 2.
Therefore, the application as presented is for the proposed subdivision only. It should be noted
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that as Parcel 2 is located within the Hillside Overlay Zone, any future development that takes
place on Parcel 2 shall be subject to the provisions of Development Code Chapter 17.52 – Hillside
Development and shall require Hillside Development Review as detailed in Development Code
Section 17.16.140. The approximate layout of the proposed subdivision is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Proposed New Parcels
Standard Requirement Current New Analysis
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has been proposed as part of the tentative parcel map application. Therefore, staff finds that the
proposed subdivision will not have any significant or direct impact upon the environment and is
thus exempt from CEQA review.
th, 2025. On August 13th,2025, notices were published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The
project site was also posted with physical notices on August 13th, 2025. To date, planning staff
have received no comments related to the proposed subdivision.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
EXHIBITS:
With Conditions of Approval
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Aerial View of Project Site with Proposed New Parcels
Figure 1 - Aerial View of Project Site
Figure 2 - Proposed New Parcels
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20986
N.T.S.VICINITY MAP
PROJ. SITE
Exhibit B
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBTPM20986
TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 21,000 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL INTO
TWO NEW PARCELS WITHIN THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (M) ZONE,
LOCATED AT 7444 AVILA AVENUE. APN: 0208-921-09
A.Recitals.
1.The applicant, EGL, on behalf of the owner of the property, filed an application for
approval of SUBTPM20986, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 27th of August 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1.This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on August 27th, 2025, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property currently addressed 7444 Avila Avenue,
generally located at the northwest corner of Avila Avenue and Calle de Prado, APN: 0208-921-
09; and
b.The project site consists of a single 21,000 square foot parcel, currently improved
with a single-family residential structure; and
Exhibit C
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025
SUBTPM20986
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27, 2025
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c.The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations
for, the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted parcel) are as
follows:
d.The application includes the subdivision of a parcel totaling 21,000 square feet
into 2 numbered parcels. Parcel 1 includes the existing single family residential structure and is
11,200 square feet. Parcel 2 is vacant and is 9,800 square feet; and
e. The subdivision complies with each of the applicable development standards for
lot dimensions Medium Residential (M) Zone as follows:
Standard Requirement Proposed New Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Width Parcel 1 (Corner) - 50’
Parcel 2 – 45’
Parcel 1 – 100’
Parcel 2 – 98’ Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 80’ Parcel 1 – 112’
Parcel 2 – 100’ Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage 30’ Parcel 1 – 100’
Parcel 2 – 98’ Compliant
Minimum Lot Area 4,000 sq ft Parcel 1 – 11,200 sq ft
Parcel 2 – 9,800 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Net
Average Lot Area 4,000 sq ft Avg. 10,500 sq ft Compliant
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Single Family
Residential
Suburban Neighborhood
Low Medium Residential (M)
North Single Family
Residential
Suburban Neighborhood
Low Medium Residential (M)
South Church Suburban Neighborhood
Low Medium Residential (M)
East Single Family
Residential
Suburban Neighborhood
Low Medium Residential (M)
West Hospice Care Facility Suburban Neighborhood
Low Medium Residential (M)
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025
SUBTPM20986
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27, 2025
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f.The application as submitted includes no development of the proposed new
parcel.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of
the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal
is to subdivide a property with an area of 21,000 square feet into 2 numbered parcels. The
underlying General Plan Land Use Map designation is Suburban Neighborhood Low which is
intended for the development of medium and low-density residential neighborhoods with a
suburban character; and
b. The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code for the Medium Residential (M) Zone; and
c. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposal is for
the subdivision only and does not include any development of the proposed new parcel.
4. The Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment based upon the findings as follows:
a. State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b) (3) states that where it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment, the activity is exempt from CEQA, commonly referred to as a “general rule”
exemption. The application is for the subdivision of a previously developed lot and would result in
the creation of a new parcel which is consistent with both the general plan and the development
code and is surrounded on all sides by parcels which have already been developed. No new
development has been proposed as part of the tentative parcel map application. Therefore, staff
finds that the proposed subdivision will not have any significant or direct impact upon the
environment and is thus exempt from CEQA review.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in
the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025
SUBTPM20986
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27, 2025
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6.The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th OF AUGUST 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Tony Morales, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the 27th of August 2025, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTPM20986
Project Name: Tentative Parcel Map - 7444 Avila Ave
Location: 7444 AVILA AVE - 020892109-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials ,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively “Indemnitees”), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature ), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures )
(collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and /or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City ), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys’ fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director’s actions, the Planning Commission’s actions, and/or the City Council’s actions ,
related entitlements, or the City’s environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit ,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve ,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City’s determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
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Project #: SUBTPM20986
Project Name: Tentative Parcel Map - 7444 Avila Ave
Location: 7444 AVILA AVE - 020892109-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The project Final Map shall meet the Subdivision Map Act, City Development Codes, and Conditions of
Approval requirements. The Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San Bernardino
County Recorders Office prior to issuance of Building Permits .
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Standard Conditions of Approval
Private drainage easements for cross -lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted
on the final map.
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3.
Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of way:
City of Rancho Cucamonga, Engineering Services Department.
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Project #: SUBTPM20986
Project Name: Tentative Parcel Map - 7444 Avila Ave
Location: 7444 AVILA AVE - 020892109-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
All public improvement shall be completed prior to occupancy.
Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
1) Avila Avenue frontage improvement shall be in accordance with City "Local" Standards as required
and include the following:
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Lights
Street Trees
2) Calle Del Prado Avenue frontage improvement shall be in accordance with City "Local" Standards as
required and include the following:
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Lights
Street Trees
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction
and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per
Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
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Project #: SUBTPM20986
Project Name: Tentative Parcel Map - 7444 Avila Ave
Location: 7444 AVILA AVE - 020892109-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future
signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits ,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right -of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit
shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project
along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring .
Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other
locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart ,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch pvc with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA
standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to
City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
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Project #: SUBTPM20986
Project Name: Tentative Parcel Map - 7444 Avila Ave
Location: 7444 AVILA AVE - 020892109-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: “Street
trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet ___ (typically Sheet 1).” Where public
landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape
improvement plans.
Street Name
Botanical Name
Common Name
Min. Grow Space
Spacing
Size
Qty.
Construction Notes for Street Trees :
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City
inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as
determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department.
Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
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DATE:August 27, 2025
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Caleb Richards, Senior Landscape Planner
SUBJECT:Tentative Parcel Map – Hongjian Tan – A request for the subdivision of an
existing 21,163 square foot parcel into two new parcels within the Low
Residential – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) zone, located at 13261
Victoria Street. This project qualifies for a Class 15 Categorical Exemption
under State CEQA Guidelines 15315 as a Minor Land Division. APN: 0227-
121-45 (SUBTPM21001).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel
Map 21001 subject to the attached conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND:
The 21,163 square foot project site currently consists of a single, unimproved parcel on property
addressed 13261 Victoria Street. The property features several trees along the Victoria Street
right of way and brush through the property. The frontage of the parcel has been developed with
two (2) 12 foot driveways and a public sidewalk. The subject property is in the Low Residential –
Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) Zone. An aerial view of the project site is provided below in Figure
1.
The existing land uses, General Plan, and zoning designations for the project site and surrounding
properties are as follows:
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Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Traditional
Neighborhood
Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan(L-ESP)
North Single Family Residential Traditional
Neighborhood
Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan(L-ESP)
South Single Family Residential Traditional
Neighborhood
Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
East Single Family Residential Traditional
Neighborhood
Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
West Single Family Residential Traditional
Neighborhood
Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
ANALYSIS:
The application is a request to subdivide the project site into two new parcels, hereafter referred
to as Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. Parcel 1 includes the northern section of the property and will be
10,000 square feet in size. Parcel 2 is proposed as a flag lot with a total area of 11,163 square
feet. The proposed Subdivision meets all lot dimension standards detailed in Development Code
Section 17.36.010 as follows:
Standard Requirement Proposed New Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Width 80’Parcel 1 – 80’
Parcel 2 – 94’Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 100’Parcel 1 – 125’
Parcel 2 – 100’Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage 40’Parcel 1 – 80’
Parcel 2 – See Below Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage (Flag Lot)None Listed*Parcel 2 – 14’Compliant
Minimum Lot Area 10,000 sq ft Parcel 1 – 10,000 sq ft
Parcel 2 – 11,163 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Driveway
Width 19’Parcel 1 – 12’Legal
Nonconforming
Minimum Driveway
Width (Flag Lot)12’Parcel 2 – 14’Compliant
*Development Code section 17.36.010.C dictates when there is no standard provided, there is no required
minimum or maximum for that zone or subzone.
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No design package or application has been submitted for Development of Parcel 1 or 2 at this
time. Thus, this application is for the subdivision only. The approximate layout of the proposed
subdivision is shown below in Figure 2, with the Tentative Parcel Map included with this report as
Exhibit B.
Public Art
Pursuant to Development Code 17.124.010.B, public art is not required as there is no proposed
development for either parcel. For future development of the site, housing projects with a density
of less than 4 units per acre are exempt from the public art ordinance.
Environmental Assessment
Planning Department Staff have determined that the project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines.
The project qualifies as a class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 –
Minor Land Divisions. The project scope is for the subdivision of a residentially zoned lot into two
separate parcels. Both parcels are in conformance with the General Plan and the Development
Code’s requirements for the Low Residential – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) zone. Both parcels
can be adequately served by fire, public safety and utility services, and have driveway access
onto the nearest roadway. Both parcels are relatively flat and do not have a slope greater than 20
percent. The parcel proposed to be divided was not involved in a division from a larger parcel
within the previous 2 years. There is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
Correspondence
60 notices were mailed to property owners within a 660-foot radius of the project site on August
13th, 2025. On August 13th, 2025, notices were published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The
project site was also posted with physical notices on August 13th, 2025. To date, planning staff
have received no comments related to the proposed subdivision.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The project site currently is assessed an annual property tax. A percentage of this annual tax is
shared with the City. The proposed new parcels will increase the value of the project site when
developed with a new residence and the City’s annual share of the property tax will increase
accordingly. The project proponent also will be responsible for paying one-time developmental
impact fees. These fees are intended to address the increased demand for City services due to
the proposed project. The following types of services that these impact fees would support include
the following: library services, transportation infrastructure, drainage infrastructure, animal
services, police, parks, and community and recreation services.
Planning Department Staff have determined that the project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines.
The project qualifies as a class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 –
Minor Land Divisions.
The project promotes the City Council’s core values of “Building and preserving a family-oriented
atmosphere” and “Intentionally embracing and anticipating our future”. In addition to helping
create new housing by creating a new residential parcel, the proposed new parcel’s location near
an intermediate and high school may make it appealing and convenient for families.
Exhibit A – Aerial View of Project Site with Proposed New Parcels SUBTPM21001
Exhibit B – Proposed Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM21001
Exhibit C – Resolution 2025-020 With Conditions of Approval
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Aerial View of Project Site with Proposed New Parcels
–SUBTPM21001 –
Exhibit A
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SITE
PROJECT
Exhibit B
SITE
PROJECT
SITE
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 21001 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 21,163 SQUARE
FOOT PARCEL INTO TWO NEW PARCELS WITHIN THE LOW
RESIDENTIAL – ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN (L-ESP) ZONE, LOCATED
AT 13261 VICTORIA STREET. APN: 0227-121-45
A.Recitals.
1.The applicant, Lingyu Huang, on behalf of the owner of the property Hongjian Tan,
filed an application for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 21001, as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map is referred to as "the
application."
2.On the 27th day of August 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1.This Commission hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on August 27th, 2025, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property currently addressed 13261 Victoria
Street, APNs: 0227-121-45, generally located near the southwestern corner of East Avenue and
Victoria Street; and
b. The project site consists of a single 21,163 square foot parcel, which is currently
vacant and unimproved; and
c.The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and zoning designations
for, the project site and the surrounding properties, relative to the subject parcel, are as follows:
Exhibit C
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020
Tentative Parcel Map 21001
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27th, 2025
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Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant Traditional Neighborhood Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
North Single Family Residential Traditional Neighborhood Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
South Single Family Residential Traditional Neighborhood
East Single Family Residential Traditional Neighborhood
West Single Family Residential Traditional Neighborhood Low Residential – Etiwanda
Specific Plan (L-ESP)
d. The application includes the subdivision of a parcel totaling 21,163 square feet
into 2 numbered parcels. Parcel 1 includes the northern section of the property and is proposed
to be 10,000 square feet. Parcel 2 is proposed to be a flag lot totaling 11,163 square feet; and
e. The subdivision complies with each of the applicable development standards for
lot dimensions in the Low – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) Zone as follows:
Standard Requirement Proposed New Lots Analysis
Minimum Lot Width 80’ Parcel 1 – 80’
Parcel 2 – 94’ Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth 100’ Parcel 1 – 125’
Parcel 2 – 100’ Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage 40’ Parcel 1 – 80’
Parcel 2 – See Below Compliant
Minimum Lot
Frontage (Flag Lot) None Listed* Parcel 2 – 14’ Compliant
Minimum Lot Area 10,000 sq ft Parcel 1 – 10,000 sq ft
Parcel 2 – 11,163 sq ft Compliant
Minimum Driveway
Width 19’ Parcel 1 – 12’ Legal
Nonconforming
Minimum Driveway
Width (Flag Lot) 12’ Parcel 2 – 14’ Compliant
required minimum or maximum for that zone or subzone.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020
Tentative Parcel Map 21001
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27th, 2025
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f. The application as submitted includes no physical development of structures at
the site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of
the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal
is to subdivide a property with an area of 21,163 square feet into 2 numbered parcels. The
underlying General Plan Land Use Map designation is Traditional Neighborhood which is intended
for the development of single family housing in neighborhoods with traditional pedestrian-oriented
development patterns; and
b. The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code for the Low Residential – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP) Zone; and
c. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposal is for
the subdivision only and does not include any development of the site at this time.
4. The Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment based upon the findings as follows:
a. The Planning Department Staff have determined that the project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s
CEQA guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15315 – Minor Land Divisions. The project scope is for the subdivision of a residentially
zoned lot into two separate parcels. Both parcels are in conformance with the General Plan and
the Development Code’s requirements for the Low Residential – Etiwanda Specific Plan (L-ESP)
zone. Both parcels can be adequately served by fire, public safety and utility services, and have
driveway access onto the nearest roadway. Both parcels are relatively flat and do not have a
slope greater than 20 percent. The parcel proposed to be divided was not involved in a division
from a larger parcel within the previous 2 years. There is no substantial evidence that the project
may have a significant effect on the environment.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each condition set forth in the
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020
Tentative Parcel Map 21001
City of Rancho Cucamonga
August 27th, 2025
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Tony Morales, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the 27th day of August 2025 by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTPM21001
Project Name: Tan Residence
Location: 13261 VICTORIA ST - 022712145-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
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Project #: SUBTPM21001
Project Name: Tan Residence
Location: 13261 VICTORIA ST - 022712145-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
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Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The project Final Map shall meet the Subdivision Map Act, City Development Codes, and Conditions of
Approval requirements. The Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San Bernardino
County Recorders Office prior to issuance of Building Permits .
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Private easement for ingress/egress and utilites.2.
3.
4.
Standard Conditions of Approval
“Developer shall install a dark fiber conduit package fronting the development. Two 4” Schedule 40
PVC conduits, along with three 1 ¼” innerducts in one of the 4” conduits, per City Standard 145. The
size, placement, and location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans and subject
to Engineering Services Department review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits or final
map approval, whichever comes first.”
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Project #: SUBTPM21001
Project Name: Tan Residence
Location: 13261 VICTORIA ST - 022712145-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Lights
Street Trees
Comm Trail
Median Island
Bike Trail
Other
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction
and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per
Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
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