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Rancho Cordova Meetings

January 28, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 5:30 PM - 2026-01-28

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

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Market Signals
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Developments

Meeting Summary

The Planning Commission approved the Rio Del Oro Business Park major design review for three industrial flex buildings totaling approximately 278,730 square feet on 18.7 acres at the southwest corner of Gold Ridge Way and Rancho Cordova Parkway. The project by VanTrust Real Estate was approved 6-0 with a condition requiring the CMU screen wall be increased from 8 feet to 10 feet to better shield loading docks from view.

Key Decisions (1)

Approved

Rio Del Oro Business Park Major Design Review

VanTrust Real Estate's major design review for three industrial flex buildings totaling approximately 252,730 square feet of warehouse storage and 26,000 square feet of accessory office space on 18.7 acres at the southwest corner of Gold Ridge Way and Rancho Cordova Parkway. The project includes 80 loading docks, on-site drainage basins, parking, landscaping, and lighting. Buildings are zoned MP (light industrial) within the Rio Del Oro specific plan.

Vote: 6-0Conditions: CMU screen wall increased from 8 feet to 10 feet as condition of approval

Development Activity (1)

Rio Del Oro Business Park

Developer: VanTrust Real EstateLocation: Southwest corner of Gold Ridge Way and Rancho Cordova ParkwayType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

Three industrial flex buildings: Building 1 (112,825 sq ft total - 105,000 warehouse/7,000 office, 30 loading docks), Building 2 (103,690 sq ft total - 94,690 warehouse/9,000 office, 29 loading docks), Building 3 (65,920 sq ft total - 55,920 warehouse/10,000 office, 21 loading docks). Total 18.7 acres, 80 loading docks, speculative development targeting 10,000-25,000 sq ft tenants.

Market Signals (3)

Commercial Demand

Developer targeting small-to-mid-size distribution tenants (10,000-25,000 sq ft range) such as auto parts suppliers, HVAC distributors, and plumbing companies seeking more efficient warehouse space.

Commercial Demand

Speculative industrial development proceeding without designated tenants indicates developer confidence in demand for flex warehouse space in the Rio Del Oro area.

Infrastructure

Rancho Cordova Parkway designed as six-lane road anticipating significant traffic volumes including future high school development across the intersection.