FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PROPOSED PROJECT DETAILS
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Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill is a proposed residential community that will consist of 228 for-sale single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes on 52 acres of the Project Development Area within a 121-acre land area.
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The Elephant Hill community has been thoughtfully designed for all lifestyles. Careful consideration has been given to the design of the community’s landscape and architectural character. Elephant Hill will incorporate landscape with a traditional California vision using Native California plant materials along the tree lined streets, paseos, and entries. The proposed architecture will compliment this vision and include styles such as Transitional Spanish, Agrarian Modern, West Coast Prairie, California Cottage, and Contemporary Ranch.
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Elephant Hill proposes three types of homes:
Single-family homes: Each home is proposed as a two-story home with a two-car garage and 3-4 bedrooms.
Duplexes: Each duplex home is proposed as a two-story home with a two-car garage and 2-3 bedrooms.
Townhomes: Each townhome is proposed as a three-story home with a two-car garage, 3 bedrooms, and den option.
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Elephant Hill will provide ample amount of parking throughout the community.
Elephant Hill proposes 456 garage/covered spaces (i.e., two-car garages) for residents, and more than 210 uncovered parking spaces for guests and visitors.
The provision of these parking spaces is in excess of the City’s requirements.
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Elephant Hill envisions a vibrant community featuring an array of recreational amenities. Along the community's perimeter, four scenic lookout picnic areas are proposed, offering residents breathtaking panoramic views ideal for gatherings, picnics, and sun-soaked recreation.
Complementing these lookout areas is a state-of-the-art recreation center complete with a pool, spa, dedicated children's play zone, and an event lawn.
The community's charm is further accentuated by lush tree-lined avenues, drought tolerant landscaped pathways, and inviting pocket parks, creating a picturesque outdoor environment for residents to enjoy.
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Section 3 (GC 65589.5) of SB 330 amended the Housing Accountability Act to establish a vesting pathway for housing development projects, in that “a housing development project shall be subject only to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when a preliminary application” that meets statutory requirements is filed.
OPEN SPACE
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Within the 121 acre Project Site, Elephant Hill preserves nearly 100 acres (82%) of open space, including 69 acres of Legacy Open Space Area.
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Legacy Open Space Area (68.80 ac) - Natural Open Space Area adjacent to the Project Development Area.
Natural Open Space within the Project Development Area (9.36 ac).
Developed Open Space Within the Development Project Area (21.07 ac).
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Elephant Hill residents will be able to enjoy four scenic lookout picnic areas proposed along the community's perimeter, offering residents breathtaking panoramic views ideal for gatherings, picnics, and sun-soaked recreation.
TIMELINE
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The City is requiring the approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit and Major Oak Tree Permit for the project.
Trumark Homes is working with the City of Pomona on these entitlements, including the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report.
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October 27, 2022 Update: The City of Pomona hosted a public Scoping Meeting to determine the community’s preferences for issues to be addressed during the EIR process.
October 19, 2022 Update: Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill sent out an introductory letter to residents near the proposed project site, introducing the project.
October 15, 2022 Update: The city of Pomona released the Notice of Preparation for an Environmental Impact Review.
September 19, 2021 Update: Project application deemed complete by the city of Pomona.
May 5, 2021 Update: Project application submitted to the city of Pomona for review.
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Q2 2025: Anticipated distribution of draft Environmental Impact Report.
Q2 2025: Anticipated 45-day public comment period.
Q3 2025: Anticipated planning commission hearing.
Q1 2026: Construction expected to begin on Elephant Hill Site.
Q4 2026: Model Homes expected to open.
*Timeline subject to change
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
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Based on the State of California Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), the City of Pomona is required to plan for 10,558 new housing units by 2029 (approximately 1,320 units per year).
Elephant Hill contributes to the City’s RHNA goals by providing much needed new housing opportunities.
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The development of Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill will benefit the City of Pomona and the surrounding community at large in the following ways:
Approx. $883,856 annually toward the City’s general fund
Approx. $850,000 toward Pomona’s Art in Public Places program
Approx. $413,000 toward Pomona’s Water Department
$153,900 toward Pomona’s Parks and Recreation Department
Approx. 458 jobs and $100,887,000 in labor income generated
Pomona Unified School District (PUSD)
Approx. $1.9 million in developer fees toward PUSD
Approx. $581,551 in annual property tax revenue toward PUSD
Between $1.42 million and $1.99 million in additional State funding annually to PUSD from increased enrollment
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Approximately $1,911,142 in Developer School Fees will go towards the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD).
As a result of additional housing stock, approximately $581,551 in property tax revenue will go toward PUSD annually.
Additionally, Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill will help support local schools through an approximate increased enrollment of between 82 and 123 K-12 students. These students are slated to attend Ranch Hills Elementary School, Lorbeer Middle School, and Diamond Ranch High School. As a result, this increase in enrollment will likely translate into between $1.42 million and $1.99 million in State funding per year to PUSD.
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Within the Elephant Hill community, nearly 100 acres of open space and native species is preserved as permanent open space.
For the broader Pomona community, Elephant Hill will contribute approximately $153,900 towards public parks and approximately $850,000 toward Pomona’s Arts in Public Places Program.
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Yes. Mission Boulevard improvements are proposed to include street widening, landscaping, signage, and signalization.
LAND USE AND ZONING
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The City’s General Plan and zoning designations allow for the development of up to 70 dwelling units per gross acre within the Urban Neighborhood (UND2) land use designation and up to 20 dwelling units per gross acre within the Parkland (PLD2) land use designation.
Consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning designations, Elephant Hill proposes a gross density of approximately 4.4 dwelling units per acre. This is far less dense than the City-allowed density and less than the surrounding apartment and condominium complexes.
Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill is not proposing any development on the Parkland designated area of the site.
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Planned Residential Development and Open Space.
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Yes.
TRAFFIC
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There are two different standards for measuring a transportation system: Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT). Both standards have been utilized to measure the potential impacts to transportation for the Elephant Hill project and are detailed below:
Level of Services (LOS)
Developed for traffic engineering and transportation planning practices, Level of Service (or LOS) has been the traditional method for measuring traffic congestion and it assigns a letter grade (or rating) to how well a transportation system is operating. Preliminary studies from the City of Pomona indicate no significant impact to traffic congestion according to this measurement. The LOS for the surrounding roadways will remain at the same level or letter grade as it currently stands.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The State of California also requires its own transportation measurement. Vehicle Miles Traveled (or VMT) measures how reliant a community is on personal car use over alternative means of transportation. VMT has nothing to do with the measurement of traffic congestion, but rather encourages new development near public transportation areas. VMT policies favor communities that are built near public transportation hubs and provide alternative transportation options, such as biking, transit, or light rail. Because Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill is not located near transportation centers, public transit, or downtown/urban areas, the initial VMT study indicates a significant and unavoidable impact.
The project’s full traffic analysis and full explanation of potential impacts will be available in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), expected to be released for public review in Q2 2025.
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Trumark Homes at Elephant Hill proposes 666 total spaces, which is well above the City-required 513 spaces for the proposed 228 homes. This will include 456 garage/covered spaces (i.e., two-car garages) for residents to park their vehicles and 210 additional uncovered spaces for guests and visitors.