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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-25 Minutes Design Review Committee Meeting Rains Conference Room AGENDA May 25, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 5:00 p.m. A. Call to Order The meeting of the Special Meeting Design Review Committee held on May 25, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mike Smith, Staff Coordinator, at 7:00 p.m. Design Review Committee members present: Diane Williams, Tony Morales Staff Present: David Eoff, Senior 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 March 15, 2022. Motion carried 2-0 vote to adopt the minutes as presented. D. Project Review Items D1. LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND ARROW ROUTE 8500 HAVEN, LLC - A request to construct a mixed-use development comprising of 248 apartments and 23,750 square feet of commercial space within the Corridor 1 Zone (CO1) APNs: 0209-092-09 and -13. (Design Review DRC2021-00200.) The Committee took the following action: Recommend approval to PC/PD. 2-0 Vote Staff made a presentation to the Design Review Committee on a proposal to construct a new mixed- use project consisting of 248 apartments and 23,750 square feet of commercial space. The project included various buildings ranging in height from 1 story to 4 stories, various amenities for the residents and some open to the public, and offsite improvements along Haven Avenue. The project was designed to align with the policies and vision of the General Plan, providing a mix of uses in one cohesive development, strong connectivity and circulation for pedestrians and vehicles, Design Review Committee Special Meeting Minutes – May 25, 2022 Page 2 of 2 FINAL and the establishment of urban character with proper placement of buildings and good activation of street frontages. The Committee believed the project was well designed and appreciated the applicant’s efforts to meet the vision of the General Plan. The Committee, however, expressed concerns with the massing of Building 2, indicating the building’s wall plan along Haven and Arrow appeared too long and could benefit from additional enhancements to help minimize the massing and appearance of one single building. The Committee also expressed some concerns with the roof lines and the lack of interest in some of the flat areas of the buildings. The Committee requested the applicant to provide alternative elevations for the Planning Commission to consider they addressed these concerns and recommended the project move forward for the Planning Commission’s review on a 2-0 vote. E. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Elizabeth Thornhill Executive Assistant, Planning Department Approved: DRC Meeting August 2, 2022.