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AGENDA
June 1, 2021
MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the Design Review Committee was held on June 1, 2021. The meeting was called to order by
Mike Smith, Staff Coordinator, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee members present: Francisco Oaxaca, Diane Williams.
Staff Present: Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner.
B. Public Communications
Staff Coordinator opened the public communication and, after noting there were no public comments, closed
public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2021.
Motion carried 2-0 vote to adopt the minutes as presented.
D. Project Review Items
D1. LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ETIWANDA AVENUE
(12939 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD) — WOOD PARTNERS — A request for a Design Review to
construct a mixed -use development comprising of 255 residential units and 5 live/work units and a
Minor Exception to reduce the number of required parking stalls by 11% within the Community
Commercial (CC) District.. APNs: 0229-311-14 and -15. Design Review and Minor Exception.
(DRC2020-00440, DRC2020-00441)
Staff presented the project with a recommendation that the Design Review Committee move
the project forward to the Planning Commission provided that the applicant incorporate at least
2,500 square -feet of commercial space along the Foothill frontage, in order to better justify the
"mixed use" component of the project. Williams said that the project should incorporate a tot
lot as part of the project's amenities, since 2 and 3-bedroom units may have children living in
them. She also suggested that a dog run be included. Committee member Williams also
expressed concerns about the parking reduction sought for by the project, stating that reduced
parking may lead to parking overflow to the surrounding neighborhood. Williams also stated
that she agrees with staff's recommendation that commercial space be added to the project
and noted that the project as currently proposed looks more like an apartment project, rather
than a true mixed -use development.
Committee member Oaxaca said that the architectural design of the project overall was
handled well but suggested that the building incorporate more vertical articulation to break up
massing. He also agreed with committee member Williams regarding adding a tot lot and a dog
park to the project, in order to increase the number of active amenities. Oaxaca also agreed
with committee member Williams about incorporating more true commercial space for the
project. Oaxaca said that at this time, he is not supportive of the parking reduction, and will
await further analysis/findings during the Planning Commission meeting. Finally, Oaxaca
mentioned that he would also like to see more outreach about the project, possibly in the foam
of an additional neighborhood meeting.
The Committee voted to require the project to return to the Design Review Committee for review
after the applicant has addressed the concerns expressed during the meeting. i
The Committee took the following action:
is Recommend the project return to the Design Review Committee. 2-0 Vote
D2. LOCATED AT 6929 HELLMAN AVENUE — W&W LAND CONSULTANTS, INC. - A
request to subdivide a vacant 2-acre parcel into 6 lots for the development of 6 single-
family residences, a Minor Exception for increased wall height, and a Tree Removal Permit
to remove onsite trees for a site within the Low (L) Residential District.. APN: 0202-061-
32. 'Tentative Tract Map, Design Review, Minor Exception, and Tree Removal Permit.
(SUBTT20353, DRC2020-00195, DRC2021-00038, DRC2021-00119)
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Staff presented the project and noted that the applicant has made a number slight revisions to
the project plans in response to the neighborhood meeting. The applicant increased setbacks
along the northerly, portion of the project and added landscape trees in order to soften the
transition between the new houses and the existing neighborhood. The applicant has also
plotted single -story homes along the southerly portion of the project to maintain privacy for the
existing homes south of the project site. Committee member Williams and Oaxaca said they
liked each lot has a unique home and appreciated the applicant's willingness to respond) to
neighborhood concerns.
They also appreciated the inclusion of single -story homes on the project. Committee member
Oaxaca stated that he would like to see an increased patio cover depth of at least 12 feet in
order to increase usability. The Design Review Committee recommended that the project move
forward to the full Planning Commission, provided that patio depths for all homes be increased
to at least 12 feet.
The Committee took the following action:
ii Recommend approval to PC/PD. 2-0 Vote
E. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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th6lath Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved: July 20, 2021 DRC Meeting.
Design Review Committee Regular Meeting Minutes — June 1, 2021
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