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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
December 13, 2022
MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on
December 13, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dopp 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chair Dopp, Commissioner Morales, Commissioner Boling.
Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning; Brian
Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner; Tabe van der Zwaag,
Associate Planner, David Eoff, Senior Planner; Darleen Cervera, Executive Assistant II.
B. Public Communications
Chair Dopp opened public communications and hearing no one, closed public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9th, 2022.
Motion to adopt the minutes by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried
unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
D. Public Hearings
D1. DESIGN REVIEW – WOOD PARTNERS - A request to allow a mixed-use development comprising
of 328 apartment units and 7,650 square-feet of commercial space within the Corridor 2 (CO2) zone,
located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. APNs: 1090-601-04, -07,
-08, -20 and -21 (DRC2022-00054). The project is statutorily exempt from environmental review
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
Chair Dopp announced the Applicant has requested to reschedule this item to be heard at a future date.
Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
D2. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW – PETE VOLBEDA – A request to construct a 3,999 square foot
single-family residence with two separate attached garages totaling 901 square feet on a vacant
property of 12,044 square feet (0.28-acre) within the Low (L) Residential Zone and Hillside Overlay
located on the north side of Camino Predera – APN: 0207-641-12. The project qualifies as a Class
exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures (DRC2021-00297).
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Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and
presentation (copy on file).
Pete Volbeda, Applicant, was available to answer questions from the Commissioners.
Chair Dopp opened public hearing.
Renee Massey, expressed support for the project.
Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
Commissioner Morales expressed pleasure with the design of the home and appreciated their work with the
neighbors.
Commissioner Boling thanked the applicant and architect for providing a design and layout that assimilates
well in the neighborhood.
Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-31 approving Hillside Design Review DRC2021-00297.
Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner Daniels.
D3. Consideration of a Recommendation to the City Council to Amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Make Various Technical Text Amendments, Amend the Current
General Plan Land Map with Various Technical Amendments, Amend the Current Zoning Map with Various
Technical Amendments, and Adopt an Addendum to the General Plan EIR (SCH No. 2021050261). This
Item Will Be Forwarded to the City Council for Final Action. The City has Prepared an Addendum to the
Certified EIR for the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan for the Project.
David Eoff, Senior Planner and Sean McPherson, Acting Principal Planner, presented Commissioners
with a Staff Report and presentation (copy on file).
Chair Dopp opened public hearing. No comments were made. Chair Dopp closed public hearing.
Commissioner Boling thanked staff for bringing this forward for consideration. He acknowledged that with a
comprehensive update of the Development Code there is always small tweaks, recommendations as new
needs are identified. He looks forward to seeing future amendments as needed.
Commissioner Morales expressed support for staff working toward continuous improvement to the code.
Chair Dopp stated he appreciates staff keeping up with the trends.
Chair Dopp asked for motion to adopt Resolution 22-30. Motion by Commissioner Boling; second by
Commissioner Morales; Motion carried unanimously 3-0. Absent: Vice Chair Williams and Commissioner
Daniels.
E. Director Announcements
Jennifer Nakamura thanked all Planning Commissioners for their hard work this year and wished them a
Happy Holiday.
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F. Commission Announcements
Commissioner Boling thanked staff for their very hard work. Great developments have happened
throughout the city. He wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday.
Chair Dopp concurred and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
G. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Boling, second by Commissioner Morales to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday,
January 10, 2023. Hearing no objections, Chair Dopp adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved: HPC/PC January 10, 2023, Meeting.