March 25, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 5:30 PM - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved two residential development amendments: a major design review amendment for Coloma at Rio Del Oro Parcel 66 adding two single-story floor plans (1,200-1,600 sq ft) to the existing 132-lot subdivision, and recommended City Council approval of the Steel Ridge specific plan amendment converting 27.8 acres from low/compact medium density to medium density residential within the Sun Creek specific plan area. Both items passed unanimously with one abstention on the consent calendar.
Key Decisions (3)
Coloma at Rio Del Oro Parcel 66 Major Design Review Amendment
Planning Commission approved amendment to add two additional single-story house plans (Plan 5 at 1,600 sq ft and Plan 6 at 1,200 sq ft) to the previously approved 132-lot single family subdivision at southeast corner of White Rock Road and Rancho Cordova Parkway. Original approval was November 2024 with four house plans. New plans include bungalow, farmhouse, and contemporary elevation styles.
Steel Ridge Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment - Recommendation to City Council
Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of amendments to Sun Creek specific plan converting 16 acres of low density residential and 11.8 acres of compact medium density residential to medium density residential. Large lot map creates 26 lots for property transfers and phasing. Small lot map maintains 950 total dwelling units (810 single family lots) while reorienting alley-loaded lots along Keefer Boulevard and Americanos Parkway to traditional single family layout. Located at northeast corner of Rancho Cordova Parkway and Keefer Boulevard.
Agenda Item Continued to April 8
An unspecified agenda item was continued to April 8, 2026 at the request of the owner and applicant to address technical issues.
Zoning Changes (1)
Steel Ridge property within Sun Creek specific plan, northeast corner of Rancho Cordova Parkway and Keefer Boulevard
Taylor Morrison
Development Activity (2)
Coloma at Rio Del Oro Parcel 66
132 single family lots, adding two single-story plans: Plan 5 (1,600 sq ft, 3 elevations) and Plan 6 (1,200 sq ft, 2 elevations). Production homes currently under construction.
Steel Ridge (formerly Yeager Ranch/Trevor Gilmartin property)
950 total dwelling units including 810 single family lots, 39 acres wetland preserve, 6.2 acres future village center, high density residential sites. Reorienting alley-loaded lots to traditional single family layout.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Developer added smaller single-story floor plans (1,200-1,600 sq ft) to Coloma project based on buyer requests, indicating market demand for more affordable, single-story homes.
Housing Demand
Steel Ridge project reoriented alley-loaded lots to traditional single family layout to better reflect current market needs and home buyer preferences.
Sentiment
Developer noted Rio Del Oro sales have been slower than expected, but Parcel 66 has been one of the better selling products in the area.