HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-18 DRC MinutesBRUARY 18, 2020 - 7:00 P.M.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
MINUTES
RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
A. CALL TO ORDER
7:00pm
Roll Call: Diane Williams _x_
Tony M. Guglielmo _x_
Mike Smith x
Alternates: Bryan Dopp
Francisco Oaxaca
Staff Present: David Eoff IV, Sr. Planner; Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner, Albert Espinoza, Deputy
Public Works Director.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee on any item listed
on the agenda. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously
included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a
subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by
the Staff Coordinator, depending upon the number of individuals members of the audience.
This is a professional businessmeeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please
refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in
any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. Please sign in after
speaking.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Committee at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed
for discussion.
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2020.
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LCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMON
FEBRUARY 18, 2020 - 7:00 P.M.
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D. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives. Each
presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to 20 minutes. Following
each presentation, the Committee will address major issues and make recommendations with
respect to the project proposal. The Design Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee
to the Planning Commission. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning
Commission as applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony,
although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. Please sign in after speaking.
D1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00069— CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to construct
a 24,512 square -foot concrete tilt -up warehouse building at the Rancho Cucamonga public works
yard, within the General Industrial (GI) district, located at 8794 Lion Street — APN: 0209-013-85.
This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15332 — In -Fill Development Projects.
Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation and oral report.
DRC understood the simplicity of the building and its general function; DRC also recognized that
it matched the other buildings.
DRC recommended approval to the Planning Commission with no significant issues or concerns
raised.
D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00450 — Megan Whieldon, Phil Burum, for D.R. Horton — A
request to modify the architectural style of a previously approved attached rowhomes within the
MU (Mixed Use) District, in the Victoria Community Plan (VCP) located at 12255 Baseline Road,
commonly referred to as Day Creek Villages; APN: 1090-331-20. Related Files: Community Plan
Amendment DRC2016-00452, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762, Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT20032, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449, Minor Exception DRC2016-00508, and
Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451.
David Eoff, Sr. Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation and oral report.
Two new styles were presented to the DRC for the Veranda product. One Spanish architectural
style and one craftsman-themed architectural style. DRC was pleased with the Spanish style,
especially because it matched the future hotel that is part of the same project. DRC discussed
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RAINS ROOM
CITY HALL
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
the reason for changing the previous approved designs with D.R. Horton (Phil Burum), Phil
expressed the cost to build the previous design was having an impact on construction
productivity and home sales. Staff expressed concerns with the craftsman-themed versions and
suggested incorporating/maintain some brick material in the design. However, DRC felt the
design was fine without it.
DRC recommended approval of the changes to the Planning Director. The changes do not
require Planning Commission approval.
E. ADJOURNMENT
7:30 pm
The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m.
adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Committee.
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 on February
13, 2020 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,
please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. 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.
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