HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/03/24 - Agenda Packet - AdjournedWEDNESDAY
CITY OF
RANCHO CUCA~
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
MJ%RCH 24, 1993
7:30 P.M.
PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW WORKSHOP
RANCHO CUCamonga CIVIC CENTER
I~INS ROOM
L0500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
I~NCHO CUCA!~ONG&, C~,LIFORNI~
I. Roll Call
Commissioner Chitiea __
Commissioner McNiel
Commissioner Melcher __
Commissioner Tolstoy
Commissioner Vallette
7:30 p.m.
II.
PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 93-01 - FLORES - Review of a
proposed gas station and mini-mart and a future
commercial building in the Community Commercial
designation (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan, located at the southeast 'corner
of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue -
APN: 208-192-06 and 07.
8:15 p.m.
III. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 93-03 - RANCON - Review of a
proposed restaurant and related master plan for a 7.4
acre parcel in the Industrial Park designation
(Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard
and Aspen Avenue - APN: 208-352-09.
IV. Adjournment
February 19, 1993
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
Pre-Application Review Submittal
Re:
Mr. Art Flores' Gas Station and Commercial Pad
Southeast corner of Foothill Blvd. and Vineyard Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca
LETrER OF JUSTIFICATION / EXPLANATION
Mr. Flores has recently purchased the empty lot on the southeast corner of Foothill &
Vineyard and the existing liquor store property directly to the east. The empty corner lot
is currently an eye-sore in the midst of the Vineyard Activity Center; the liquor store
building is aging and will be in need of repair in the future. Neither parcels have
established parking or landscaping.
Mr. Flores envisions the development of the corner lot as a new focal element in the
Activity Center. Mr. Flores purchased this parcel with the sole intention of constructing
an owner operated gasoline station. The Foothill Blvd Specific Plan allows for the
~construction of a new gasoline station, pending the granting of a Conditional Use Permit.
The gasoline station will be designed to blend in with the surrounding structures and
enhance the character of the area. Elements from the Thomas Brothers Winery will be
incorporated into the design of the building's facade. The landscaping, both on-site and
off-site shall flow with the concept developed by the city planners.
Mr. Flores proposes to demolish the liquor store building and develop a new commercial
Lor service-type center. Due to limited financing, this will be designed as a site and pad
only approval; building design and actual uses will be submitted as leasing commitments
are secured. The landscaping, parking and driveway access will be a part of the gasoline
station development.
The development of the gasoline station, and later the commercial center will not create
adverse conditions in regards to noise, traffic, crime, or environmental issues. The
proposed businesses provide healthy revenues for the city and will "strengthen the
economic viability of the corridor."
The development of the proposed sites, as illustrated on the attached drawings will benefit
the adjacent businesses, motorists, pedestrians, and the community as a, whole. Mr.
Flores would like to contribute to the development of the Vineyard Activity Center as he
will be a central part of it for years to come.
March 22, 1993
Mr. Larry McNeil
Chairman
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission
10500 Civic Center Drive
RanchoCucamonga, CA 91730
Re: RED ROBIN RESTAURANT
Dear Mr. McNeil:
The subject site for the above referenced restaurant is located on Foothill Blvd. and
is part of a seven acre site currently owned by Rancon Realty Fund Ill.
The Backwaters Restaurant, formally Harry C's, is located on the opposite corner to
the east. The site is currently rough graded and has no outstanding natural features.
The proposed changes to the existing terrain would occur as the parcel is graded to
conform to both the uniform building code and the grading ordinances and policies of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
The proposed building will be approximately 6,000 square feet on a 60,000 square
foot lot. The use is compatible with other uses on Foothill Blvd. including existing and
proposed restaurants on the north side of the street. We are interested in the
Planning Commission's opinion on the prototype restaurant, proposed signage, site
plan issues as well as additional improvements that may be required of Rancon on the
balance of our site.
Thank you very much for reviewing this information.
Sincerely,
Steven Pal~r'
Vice President, Marketing
SP/cp
27720 Jefferson Avenue
Temecula, California 92590
(714) 676-6664