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THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
WORKSHOP OF
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Roll Call
AND
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM*
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
RAINS ROOM
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
9:00 PM
Chairman Howdyshell X Vice Chairman Fletcher X
Munoz X Wimberly X Oaxaca X
lil II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None
11 11H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. PLANNING COMMISSION RESIDENTIAL DESIGN WORKSHOP DRC2013-00124 -
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A continuation of the presentation by the Planning
Department staff and workshop to discuss the City's residential design standards and
guidelines; review and evaluate examples of how the standards/guidelines have been
implemented to date; and discuss issues of concern and opportunities for improvement
to ensure that residential development is consistent with the City's standards and
guidelines. This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the report
is for informational purposes and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP - MINUTES
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Mike Smith. Associate Planner and Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner led the discussion.
Mr. Smith summarized the prior workshop and PowerPoint presentation. He noted that since the
last workshop a major preject '.vas brought forward to the DRC for review. The comments to the
DRC employed the direction of the prior workshop and a productive meeting was the end result.
Staff felt more empowered and the DRC was assisted with a more comprehensive report that
helped them give direction and to corse to a better decision. Mr. Smith confirmed that the
Commission prefers staff give very specific direction and comments to the DRC. All the
Commissioners agreed.
Mr van der Zv✓aag noted that since theirlast workshop, his applicants were very surprised with the
extensive comments and they stepped up their game. Following their first submittal and then to
their updated submittal, the developer made significant changes to their designs (copies supplied
to the Corrunission). The Commissioners agreed that they look much better and affirmed what a
difference could be made with the additional effort1push The Commission also said they would
support staff if staff indicates their belief that a project is not ready to move forlvard.
The Commission asked for a handout for the DRC that identifies the major design elements of
each typical style such as `Craftsman 'Ranch". "Santa Barbara' etc. so that they are more
confident ra hen looking at the plans. It was noted that rooflines, pitch, patios and materials should
be included. They agreed that the theme should be representative of the style.
The Commission discussed side elevation design and generally agreed that with smalledminrmal
side yards, we can be more flexible with embellishments as opposed to rear yards that are more
likely to be outdoor living spaces for the homeowner for entertaining. etc. It was noted that we
should be judicious about blank side yards and be aware of sight lines particularly with two-story
elevations. It was agreed larger/deeper side yards such as in estate areas, the developers should
be required to hilly design side elevations as required.
It was also noted that there should riot be a *downplay' towards design just because a
development is in a presumed less -desirable area or pari of town; it should all reflect quality and
that bringing up lesser areas is important and quality design is one way to do that. It was noted
that surrounding property owners look to its to help support the property values of their existing
development.
The Commission and staff concurred that the workshop was very helpful towards better design
review.
11 IV. ADJOURNMENT
9:45 PM
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