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Home My WebLink About2002/09/23 - Agenda Packet• PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 6:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 2002 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Commissioners: John Mannerino Pam Stewart Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and •provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public • testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 6:00 p.m. (Brent) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00690-FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT-The detailed review of site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for a portion of Phase One of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center consisting of approximately 500,000 square feet of retail and commercial buildings on 147 acres of land, located within the limits of the Victoria Community Plan generally bounded by the future Church Street to the north, the I-15 Freeway to the east, Day Creek Boulevard to the west, and Foothill Boulevard to the south - APN: 227-201-30, 33, 35, and 36; 227-161-35, 36, and 38, 227-171-22 and 23; 227-211-24, 39, and 40 to 43. This project is based on the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT15716 approved by the City Council on February 20, 2002. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT • 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 19, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 6:00 p.m. Brent Le Count September 23, 2002 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00690 -FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT -The detailed review of site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for a portion of Phase One of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center consisting of approximately 500,000 square feet of retail and commercial buildings on 147 acres of land, located within the limits of the Victoria Community Plan generally bounded by the future Church Street to the north, the I-15 Freeway to the east, Day Creek Boulevard to the west, and Foothill Boulevard to the south - APN: 227-201-30, 33, 35, and 36; 227- 161-35, 36, and 38, 227-171-22 and 23; 227-211-24, 39, and 40 to 43. This project is based on the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT15716 approved by the City Council on February 20, 2002. Forest City Development has submitted an application for Development Review of Phase One of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center. This entails approximately 500,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, and a food courUpavilion but does not include any of the "major" tenants (these will be subject to design review on acase-by-case basis). Forest Ciiy will present the overall design of the project at the meeting. City staff is currently reviewing the plans. While no plans are distributed with this agenda there will be extensive exhibits presented at the meeting. The meeting "kicks off" the City review process for the project to formally introduce it to the Design Review Committee. Further Design Review Committee meetings will be required to review and take action on the final design concepts. These meetings will be scheduled from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm foster complete focus on the project. Any comments you have are welcome at the meeting. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Brent Le Count • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: John Mannerino Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias Larry McNiel CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typicallythey are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. • (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for a proposal to develop 216 market-rate apartments for seniors on 7.18 acres in the High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the MHO District (Office, Hospital and related facilities) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue - APN: 227-151-70. Related Files: Development Agreement DRC2002-00643 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15923. 7:20 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00791 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway -APN: 227-151-30. Related File: SUBTT16157. 7:40 p.m. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENTREVIEWDRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI - A request to construct 348,590 square foot industrial warehouse building on 13.50 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the southwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue -APN: 210-081-07. • DRC AGENDA September 17, 2002 Page 2 • 8:00 p.m. (Donald) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND - A request to construct a 7,033 square foot Carrows Restaurant on 1.42 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 550 feet east of Mayten Street - APN: 229-011-75. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Debra Meier September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for a proposal to develop 216 market-rate apartments for seniors on 7.18 acres in the High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the MHO District (Office, Hospital and related facilities) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue - APN: 227-151-70. Related Files: Development Agreement DRC2002-00643 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15923. Design Parameters: The project is located in the southeast quadrant of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Surrounding land uses include the proposed Homecoming master plan by Lewis Apartment Communities on the north side of Church Street; and a vacant parcel designated Medium-High Residential on the east side of Mayten Avenue. The site is located in the Mixed Use MHO District (Office, Hospital and related uses), which includes a High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre). The MHO district encompasses the entire block bound by Foothill Boulevard on the south, Church Street on the north, Mayten Avenue on the east, and Milliken Avenue on the west. The San Antonio Medical Center is located at the southeast corner of Church Street and Milliken Avenue and a vacant parcel south of the site, that is also a component of the Mixed Use MHO District, that will require a future Master Plan for commercial and/or office site development. Senior apartments developed at this location would have access to the adjacent medical facility along with the commercial development along Foothill Boulevard, along with the trails and open space system that is an integral component of the Terra Vista Community Plan. • The project includes recreational amenities designed for seniors including on-site walkways, a putting green, pool and spa, outdoor dining and bar-be-cue facilities, along with indoor community rooms (library, exercise, computer center, TV, and billiards). Associated with the Development/Design Review application is a proposed Development Agreement to establish parking at a rate of 0.95 spaces per dwelling unit, and in turn, establish the project as a senior apartment facility for the life of the project. Special Note: There are apparent inconsistencies indrawings between Elevations and Floor Plans that may affect the exterior elevations. Staff has informed the applicant and requested revised plans to be brought to meeting for clarification. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The project entry from Mayten Avenue views the primary building entry, which enters into the resident common use areas. This portion of the building elevation should make a significantly stronger statement and that will create interest and attention. 2. Enhance the elevations of the second and third floors above the primary building entry. Note: the small windows shown on the elevation do not appear on Floor Plans. In addition to the windows, staff would recommend that more architectural features be added to enhance this . important portion of the building. Incorporate the use of a stone base or similar material to enhance to building style and design. 3. Consider using atwo-tone color scheme, with darker color on lower floor, to help breakup 3-4 story building mass. Color may be from stone base. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES September 17, 2002 • Page 2 4. Increase building setback to garages along Rancho San Antonio Medical center's entry driveway at the west project boundary from 5 feet to 15 feet. The City's multi-family development standards require a 15-foot building to curb setback for High Residential density. 5. Provide elevations of carports. Design shall follow City's multi-family guidelines: "Carport structures should exhibit designs which are compatible, supportive, and fully integrated into the overall architectural theme as implemented through the following provisions: 'Flimsy,' 'stick-like' carport designs which portray and add-on, non-permanent perception are not desirable characteristics of a parking area. Substantial design elements should be integrated into the structure to convey a more permanent concept for the carports." For example, the carports should have a file roof. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide direct pedestrian access (i.e., sidewalk connection) at project entrance from public sidewalk on Mayten Street to the main building entry. ' 2. Provide direct pedestrian access to the medical center from within the project near the fire access. The sidewalk shown at the northwest corner of site is not desirable because of grade differential causing stairs. Use decorative paving across drive-aisle. 3. Provide elevations of the carports for Committee review and approval. 4. Incorporate decorative pilasters in perimeter fence, at least every 100 feet on center, along street frontages. 5. The 9-foot high wall (6-foot garden wall atop a 3-foot retaining wall) along southerly project boundary requires review and approval of a Variance application. No Variance application has been submitted to date. An alternative to a Variance would be to terrace walls by placing retaining wall at property line and garden wall on top of slope. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review and respond to the design comments, and direct the applicant to work out issues with staff before forwarding the project to Commission for review and approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel,Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Debra Meier The applicant presented to the Committee revised plans that responded to several of the comments raised by staff. The first issue discussed was the proposed revisions to the Mayten Street entry focal point. Here the applicant has redesigned the entry to create a rotunda tower that creates a . much more dramatic focal point. The applicant has also added the use of stone at the building entry and as a wainscot to columns on the colonnade. The Committee approved the proposed building design, however, they also requested that the applicant include stone on pilasters used for the perimeter fencing, at any area where special treatment is required, such as the corner monument and the entry gates, as well as in community outdoor use areas of special importance, such as the fencing/pilasters surrounding the pool and as accent features in the outdoor dining area. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES September 17, 2002 • Page 3 The applicant has submitted an analysis upon which they had proposed a base parking ratio of 0.95 spaces per unit. The Committee and staff expressed questions regarding the impact of having a higher rate of two-bedroom apartments, and the effect that might have on parking needs of the residents. The applicant's indicated that two-bedroom units are desirable even for a single tenant for use as a guest room, storage and hobby space. The proposed project is actually parked at a ratio of 1.2 spaces per apartment unit. The final parking ratio must be outlined in the Development agreement, which in turn will ensure that this is a senior-only complex for the life of the project. The Committee preferred to incorporate garages into the development package, rather than the use of carports only. A combination of garages and carports maybe acceptable, however, this type of project warrants the availability of garages for residents. The design modifications shall be presented to the committee on the consent calendar prior to forwarding to he Planning Commission. n • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Debra Meier September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00791 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related File: SUBTT16157. Background: The Committee (McNeil, Stewart, and Fong) reviewed this project on June 18, 2002. The applicant provided a presentation of the site planning and architectural theme of the project, as previously outlined by staff (Exhibit "A"). The Committee recommended that the applicant revise their plans to address the following issues and submit them for further review: a. The Committee was pleased with the variety of colors and materials used to articulate the different building styles. However, the Committee suggested that the applicant review the use of more articulation and varied pattern of garage doors, and to avoid the use of the white garage doors with the dark building colors. The Committee requested additional detailing of the building walls on either side of the private yard in Buildings 2/3 and 5/6. The applicant will provide variety and articulation of the garage doors; this will be included as a condition of project approval. The typical articulation of both sides of the private yards used in Building Types 2/3 and 5/6 is provided for review and approval (Exhibit "B"). The applicant has incorporated window detailing and shutters on the resident side of the private yard; and small • elevated decorative windows and faux dormers on the garage/flat side of the private yard to enhance the appeal of the small space. b. The Committee discussed the definition of private open space with the applicant and stated that they are not in support of any variance to the Code requirements for private open space. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to appropriately define the private open space. Although this is a technical question, it was discussed with the committee with respect to overall site planning of the project. The primary deficiency in private open space was related to the townhome building types, where all private open space is provided through the use of a porch and front yard definition. The applicant has provided a composite exhibit that illustrates the limits of the private yard space (Exhibit "C"), and an enlarged illustrative of how the individual front yards can be landscaped (Exhibit "D"). Each front yard private open space includes an area defined by shrubbery and turf. Staff recommends that the final landscape designs be sensitive to developing a sense of "exclusive use" for the individual front yard areas. c. The Committee also identified other issues that will be further reviewed in the Technical Review Committee, including the appropriate distribution of visitor parking, and the appropriate widths of all drive aisles, especially drive aisles with curbside parking. These technical issues are being resolved with staff. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the enclosed revisions prepared in response to previous Committee action, and recommend that the project for Planning Commission review. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00791 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES September 17, 2002 • Page 2 Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following revisions: The interior elevations of the building Types 2/3 and 5/6 shall be detailed with the additional use of color to break up the building plan on the garage building; the modifications to the townhome elevation were acceptable to the Committee. The modifications to the garage elevation shall be reviewed with staff for satisfactory conclusion. 2. The applicant reviewed the details of the private open space concept with the Committee. The Committee concurred that the "front yard" could be used as the private open space so long as the area for each unit meets the code requirement of 255 square feet for the medium density land use regulations. The applicant shall work closely with staff to properly define each front yard space, and modify the front yard concept plan for review during the Planning Commission hearing. The concept shall illustrate a variety of ways in which the private space can be delineated from common open space through the use of shrubbery, • decorative fencing, etc. Upon satisfactory resolution of these issue with staff the applicant may proceed to the Planning Commission for review and approval. -J DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:05 p.m. Debra Meier June 18, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16157 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - A proposed subdivision of 10 numbered lots and one lettered lot on 60.17 acres in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan located at the northwest comer of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related file DRC2001-00791. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00791 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related file: SUBTT16157. Design Parameters: Tentative Tract 16157 is the single largest remaining piece of undeveloped property within the Terra Vista Planned Community. The site is located in the southeast quadrant of the Community Plan, at the northwest comer of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway, with the East Greenway Trail forming the north boundary of the site. The related DevelopmenUDesign Review file (DRC2001-00791) pertains to only a 39.6-cre portion of the overall site. The applicant has designed a Ste Pan focused on a formal semi-circular route radiating away from the central recreation facility. A grid pattern of common open space provides connections from . recreational amenities within the project, to recreational opportunities on the perimeter of the site, including Milliken Park, Mountain View Park and the East Greenway Trail system. The site will be gated, with entry on both Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. The focus of the project is the 14,000 square foot multi-use recreation building and central private open space site that also includes a Kids Club (for after-school activities), tot lot, wading pool, pooUspa, tennis court, and entertainment patio. Other appropriate amenities are distributed in key locations throughout the project. The parcel is presently designated High Density Residential (24-30 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High Density Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre), and Medium Density Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre), of the Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP); a calculation of project density is summarized below: 36.26 acres at Medium Density 14 X 36.26 = 507 dwelling units 12.79 acres at Medium-High Density 24 X 12.79 = 307 dwelling units 11.06 acres at High Density 30 X 11.06 = 330 dwelling units 60.00 acres total Total 1,144 dwelling units Average Density of the complete project site is 19.0 dwelling units per acre. The current application (DRC2001-00791) includes 39.62 acres, which is 66 percent of the area included in the Tentative Tract Map (Lots 1-9). The greatest portion of the current project is included in the Medium Density portion of the site. The current project density is 17 dwelling units per acre, which includes 59 percent of the total number of dwelling units. • The standards of the associated with the various dwelling unit types will apply accordingly in the proposed development. For example, the townhome structures comply with the Medium Density standards, while the more standard apartment style structures comply with the Medium-High and High Density standards. DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES M June 18, 2002 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Open Space: The proposed project must meet a Code requirement for Common Open Space of 35 percent of the site area, and Useable Open Space (private + common) of 40 percent. The applicant has provided 16.6 acres or 42 percent of the site as Common Open Space. In addition, the applicant is required to meet private open space square footage standards for each dwelling: Medium Density- 255 square feet for a ground floor unit or 150 square feet for an upper level unit; High or Medium-High Density -150 square feet for a ground floor unit or 100 square feet for an upper level unit. The minimum dimension of any porch, patio or balcony shall be 6 feet. Although these are technical Code requirements, the question that we would like to pose for Committee discussion is: If the total required Usable Open Space is adequately provided on the site, can the applicant have flexibility in the provision of private open space, particularly on ground floor units where they are using the enlarged porch to provide private open space. In essence, they are moving the porch limit within a defined open space zone in an effort to balance the private open space and the common open space as best define the needs of this project. . For example, most of the Building Types (4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) have less than the necessary square footage of the standard requirement for porches and/or balconies. Building Types 4 and 7 are townhome style dwellings with only the porch used to define private open space, where the limit of the porch defines the boundary between private and common open space. The applicant would like to maximize the useable open space (common + private) while minimizing the private open space component along the primary circulation segments of the site, to the benefit of the project has they see it. Typically staff requires that a project meet the private open space requirements, regardless of the degree of common open space (or usable open space) provided on the site. 2. Terra Vista Community Plan Trail Alignment: The Terra Vista Community Plan depicts a trail type D traversing this property between Church Street on the south and the East Greenway Trail on the north. Due to the gated nature of the proposed project, the applicant is submitting an amendment to the Community Plan to request a realignment of the trail around the project, along Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. Trails along the street are referred to as Trail Type E in the Community Plan, which typically require a 6-foot sidewalk, and a minimum increase in the street right-of-way of 6 feet, resulting in a setback of 38 feet average and 33 feet minimum along both Church and Terra Vista Parkway. As proposed, the project currently has a 46-foot minimum and up to 57-feet maximum, building setback along the street frontage. Providing ample opportunityto create a trail-like environment along the streetscape. The trail will be realigned around the site to the signalized trail crossing on Terra Vista Parkway on the east; and to the intersection of Church Street and Milliken Avenue, where segments of a Trail Type E have been constructed both north and south of the intersection. Internal open space corridors will allow residents of the project to have direct access to East Greenway Trail and eventually to Milliken Park (future phase). DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 18, 2002 Page 3 3. Building Elevations: Building Types 2-3 and 5-6: These building types are townhomes with a private rear yard space separating the dwelling from the garage; the Building Types 3 or 5, feature the apartment style flats over the garages. This Building Type 2-3 and 5-6 combination features one architectural style that is used 13 times throughout the project, with asingle-story element used on the ends of some buildings. The overall architectural style/theme of the Building Types 2-3 combination is acceptable; however, the applicant has not provided elevations of the walls facing the rear yard patios. Staff has previously discussed these elevations with the applicant, stressing the need to develop elevations that do not result in unwanted and unusable outdoor space by virtue of the stark, potentially light-less ambience created in this space with is flanked by two-story structures. Building Types 4 and 7: Building Types 4 and 7 are the traditional townhome with an attached garage. All private open space is provided by the front porch (see discussion above). The smaller Building Type 4 is used twice in the project, and Building Type 7 is used 21 times. The architectural style/theme is very boxy in nature, without features or elements that establish a unique character. Individual town home units should reflect some level of • individuality. The porch elements carry the overall appearance of an attached shed roof and could be used as a stronger element of the design. It is primarily Building Type 7 that is used along the perimeter streets facing Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. Building Twes 8, 9, and 10: These building types reflect a traditional apartment style building; some units have access directly to either a one or two car garage. Building Type 8 occurs 32 times, Type 9 occurs 32 times, and Type 10 occurs 10 times throughout the project; therefore, these are the most dominantly used Building Types in the project. The exterior of the buildings are all very similar, with units within the buildings varying in size and layout. Again the style and theme of these Building Types are not distinctive. Optional Elevations B and C offer some variation in materials, such as adding the use of wood siding, however, the options are otherwise not discernibly different from the one another. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee discuss the noted items with the applicant and suggest modifications for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Debra Meier The applicant provided a presentation of the site planning and architectural theme of the project, and addressed the issue of private versus common open space. The Committee recommended that the applicant revise their plans to address the following issues and submit them for further review: RCN/mil 7°A ~ DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 18, 2002 Page 4 The Committee was pleased with the variety of colors and materials used to articulate the different building styles. However, the Committee suggested that the applicant review the use of more articulation and varied pattern of garage doors, and to avoid the use of the white garage doors with the dark building colors. The Committee requested additional detailing of the building walls on either side of the private yard in Buildings 2/3 and 5/6. 2. 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' 'x r- ,, : . r i ~_-,~~ ~~..~G \s~ ~~ .5' ~ R c _N ., ~N @~ n U ~ ~ _ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:40 p.m. Doug Fenn September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI - A request to construct 348,590 square foot industrial warehouse building on 13.50 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the southwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue - APN: 210-081-07. Design Parameters: The 13.50-acre site is vacant and is bordered by 6th Street to the immediate north with industrial uses north of 6th Street. To the east across Utica Avenue is the former General Dynamics building, which is currently, now occupied with various professional office businesses uses. To the south are industrial uses, and to the west is vacant land. There are no mature trees or other significant vegetation on the site. Site development will occur in a single phase. No tenant(s) have been identified forthe project. The building will have two office sections, that will roughly be 6,000 square feet each, and each has it's own outdoor employee eating area. The office portions of the building are richly defined with details, glazing and raised architectural features to clearly delineate primary entry points. The portion of the building that fronts onto 6th Street and Utica Avenue are richly landscaped and the strongest architectural detailing faces the street and avenue. The building incorporates three primary materials. The building will be concrete tilt-up painted in a four-color scheme. Sandblasting and slate file are added as a second primary material to accent the office portion of the building. The project incorporates a blue reflective glazing at the office areas to . create a contrast. The building has strong 360-degree architectural details. This building has been richly detailed to reflect and be in concert with the office businesses in the former General Dynamic building and to the future professional office user, which will someday front along Haven Avenue. This project will be in the middle of such office uses and the architectural skin reflects an office style design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Staff is very pleased with the outcome of the project. The applicant has addressed all of staff's major issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide curvilinear sidewalk and undulating berms along 6th Street per City standards for this Special Boulevard. 2. Provide river rock areas along the streetscape to conserve water. 3. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have light pointed downwards. Wall-pak type of light fixtures that produce glare must be avoided. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI September 17, 2002 • Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the revisions noted above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee approved the project as presented with revisions. • \J DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:00 p.m. Donald Granger September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND - A request to construct a 7,033 square foot Carrows Restaurant on 1.42 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 550 feet east of Mayten Street - APN: 229-011-75. Design Parameters: The 1.42 acre site is within the master-planned Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park, a 140-acre commercial and industrial complex located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue that was approved by the Planning Commission in April of 1999. Since the approval of the master plan, Lowe's, Union Bank, and Farmers Boys have been constructed. Islands Restaurant, located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue, was approved by the Planning Commission in June of 2002. In February of 2002, the northeasterly 25 acres of the original master plan, of which this site is a part, was modified to include the proposed restaurant pad. A corresponding parcel map was approved in February of 2002 that includes the 1.42-acre Carrows site. The site sets approximately 1-2 feet below the street elevation of Foothill Boulevard. The project proposes a vertical cut of approximately 6 feet at the deepest point. Lowering the pad elevation is necessary for drainage purposes in the master planned project, and will also facilitate the required berming and landscaping on Foothill Boulevard. In 2001, the City adopted the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Program. Since the project has frontage on Foothill Boulevard, it will be required to implement certain design elements that reflect the historic Route 66 theme. Although the • master plan does not have an adopted architectural guidelines and materials palette, the Planning Commission has stated that the overall quality of architecture for pad buildings should be on par with Lowe's. The east elevation of the restaurant has a tower element with two accent quatrefoils, providing a focal point. The north elevation, which fronts Foothill Boulevard, has wood overhead with large members supported by decorative concrete columns. All elevations have two primary materials, utilizing a rock base and stucco coat. Additional accent features that are included on all elevations include decorative medallions, score lines, and accent arches. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The columns on all elevations should extend out from the wall plane. Increasing the size of the columns will add significant variation and shadow to the wall plane. Staff recommends that the columns extend, or "pop-out," a minimum of 18 inches from the wall plane. 2. Provide a pedestrian connection, with textured pavement, to Foothill Boulevard, thereby meeting the goals and objectives of the Foothill Boulevard Districts. A connection should be provided from the Foothill Boulevard sidewalk that terminates at the wood trellis near the northeasterly corner of the building. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. The accent medallions should be "framed" by a stucco surround. 2. The 1/8-inch score line should be increased to a minimum of 1-inch. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND September 17, 2002 Page 2 3. The project's frontage on Foothill Boulevard should provide the historic post and cable barrier just beyond the back of the sidewalk, per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. 4. The proposed project includes awnings on the north, south, and east elevations. Awnings are a common element of Carrows "signature" architecture. The Design Review Committee should discuss the use and placement of awnings. The Planning Commission policy is to limit awnings to a single color. The Sign Ordinance does not allow awning signs. 5. The rafters on the wood trellis should be placed at no greater than 12 inches on center. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Where river rock is used, it shall be real, or native fieldstone. River rock veneers are not permitted. • 2. All signs shall comply with the Catellus Uniform Sign program. 3. Retaining walls exposed to public view to be decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face or stucco to match the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as recommended above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with the following conditions: The columns shall extend out from the wall plane a minimum of 18 inches. • 2. The accent medallions shall be framed by a stucco surround 3. All score lines shall match the existing buildings in the Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park (1/8-inch). 4. The historic post and cable barrier shall be provided at back of sidewalk along the Foothill Boulevard frontage. 5. Awnings are permitted, provided that the awnings have no signs or stripes, and are a single color. 6. Rafters shall be placed at no greater than 12 inches on center. The roof-mounted tower light fixtures shall be painted to match the roof tile. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respecttully submitted, B uller Secretary • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING REVISED AGENDA 9-12-02 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: John Mannerino Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant • regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for a proposal to develop 216 market-rate apartments for seniors on 7.18 acres in the High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the MHO District (Office, Hospital and related facilities) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue - APN: 227-151-70. Related Files: Development Agreement DRC2002-00643 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15923. 7:20 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00791 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway -APN: 227-151-30. Related File: SUBTT16157. 7:40 p.m. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENTREVIEWDRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI - A request to construct 348,590 square foot industrial warehouse building on 13.50 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on • the southwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue -APN: 210-081-07. • DRC AGENDA September 17, 2002 Page 2 8:00 p.m. (Donald) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND - A request to construct a 7,033 square foot Carrows Restaurant on 1.42 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 550 feet east of Mayten Street - APN: 229-011-75. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 12, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Ce ter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. r 1 U • DESIGN REVIEW.COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Debra Meier September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN REVIEW DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for a proposal to develop 216 market-rate apartments for seniors on 7.18 acres in the High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the MHO District (Office, Hospital and related facilities) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue - APN: 227-151-70. Related Files: Development Agreement DRC2002-00643 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15923. Design Parameters: The project is located in the southeast quadrant of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Surrounding land uses include the proposed Homecoming master plan by Lewis Apartment Communities on the north side of Church Street; and a vacant parcel designated Medium-High Residential on the east side of Mayten Avenue. The site is located in the Mixed Use MHO District (Office, Hospital and related uses), which includes a High Density Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre). The MHO district encompasses the entire block bound by Foothill Boulevard on the south, Church Street on the north, Mayten Avenue on the east, and Milliken Avenue on the west. The San Antonio Medical Center is located at the southeast corner of Church Street and Milliken Avenue and a vacant parcel south of the site, that is also a component of the Mixed Use MHO District, that will require a future Master Plan for commercial and/or office site development. Senior apartments developed at this location would have access to the adjacent -~ medical facility along with the commercial development along Foothill Boulevard, along with the trails and open space system that is an integral component of the Terra Vista Community Plan. • The project includes recreational amenities designed for seniors including on-site walkways, a putting green, pool and spa, outdoor dining and bar-be-cue facilities, along with indoor community rooms (library, exercise, computer center, TV, and billiards). Associated with the DevelopmenUDesign Review application is a proposed Development Agreement to establish parking at a rate of 0.95 spaces per dwelling unit, and in turn, establish the project as a senior apartment facility for the life of the project. Special Note: There are apparent inconsistencies indrawings between Elevations and Floor Plans that may affect the exterior elevations. Staff has informed the applicant and requested revised plans to be brought to meeting for clarification. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The project entry from Mayten Avenue views the primary building entry, which enters into the resident common use areas. This portion of the building elevation should make a significantly stronger statement and that will create interest and attention. 2. Enhance the elevations of the second and third floors above the primary building entry. Note: the small windows shown on the elevation do not appear on Floor Plans. In addition to the • windows, staff would recommend that more architectural features be added to enhance this important portion of the building. Incorporate the use of a stone base or similar material to enhance to building style and design. 3. Consider using atwo-tone color scheme, with darker color on lower floor, to help break up 3-4 story building mass. Color may be from stone base. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00633 - FOUNTAINGLEN PROPERTIES • September 17, 2002 Page 2 4. Increase building setback to garages along Rancho San Antonio Medical center's entry driveway at the west project boundary from 5 feet to 15 feet. The City's multi-family development standards require a 15-foot building to curb setback for High Residential density. 5. Provide elevations of carports. Design shall follow City's multi-family guidelines: "Carport structures should exhibit designs which are compatible, supportive, and fully integrated into the overall architectural theme as implemented through the following provisions: 'Flimsy,' 'stick-like' carport designs which portray and add-on, non-permanent perception are not desirable characteristics of a parking area. Substantial design elements should be integrated into the structure to convey a more permanent concept for the carports." For example, the carports should have a rile roof. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide direct pedestrian access (i.e., sidewalk connection) at project entrance from public sidewalk on Mayten Street to the main building entry. 2. Provide direct pedestrian access to the medical center from within the project near the fire access. The sidewalk shown at the northwest corner of site is not desirable because of grade differential causing stairs. Use decorative paving across drive-aisle. • 3. Provide elevations of the carports for Committee review and approval. Incorporate decorative pilasters in perimeter fence, at least every 100 feet on center, along street frontages. The 9-foot high wall (6-foot garden wall atop a 3-foot retaining wall) along southerly project boundary requires review and approval of a Variance application. No Variance application has been submitted to date. An alternative to a Variance would be to terrace walls by placing retaining wall at property line and garden wall on top of slope. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review and respond to the design comments, and direct the applicant to work out issues with staff before forwarding the project to Commission for review and approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Debra Meier • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Debra Meier September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00791 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related File: SUBTT16157. Background: The Committee (McNeil, Stewart, and Fong) reviewed this project on June 18, 2002. The applicant provided a presentation of the site planning and architectural theme of the project, as previously outlined by staff (Exhibit "A"). The Committee recommended that the applicant revise their plans to address the following issues and submit them for further review: a. The Committee was pleased with the variety of colors and materials used to articulate the different building styles. However, the Committee suggested that the applicant review the use of more articulation and varied pattern of garage doors, and to avoid the use of the white garage doors with the dark building colors. The Committee requested additional detailing of the building walls on either side of the private yard in Buildings 2/3 and 5/6. The applicant will provide variety and articulation of the garage doors; this will be included as a condition of project approval. The typical articulation of both sides of the private yards used in Building Types 2/3 and 5/6 is provided for review and approval (Exhibit "B"). The applicant has incorporated window detailing and shutters on the resident side of the private yard; and small • elevated decorative windows and faux dormers on the garage/flat side of the private yard to enhance the appeal of the small space. b. The Committee discussed the definition of private open space with the applicant and stated that they are not in support of any variance to the Code requirements for private open space. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to appropriately define the private open space. Although this is a technical question, it was discussed with the committee with respect to overall site planning of the project. The primary deficiency in private open space was related to the townhome building types, where all private open space is provided through the use of a porch and front yard definition. The applicant has provided a composite exhibit that illustrates the limits of the private yard space (Exhibit "C"), and an enlarged illustrative of how the individual front yards can be landscaped (Exhibit "D"). Each front yard private open space includes an area defined by shrubbery and turf. Staff recommends that the final landscape designs be sensitive to developing a sense of "exclusive use" for the individual front yard areas. c. The Committee also identified other issues that will be further reviewed in the Technical Review Committee, including the appropriate distribution of visitor parking, and the appropriate widths of all drive aisles, especially drive aisles with curbside parking. These technical issues are being resolved with staff. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the enclosed revisions prepared in response to previous Committee action, and recommend that the project for Planning Commission review. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00791 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES • September 17, 2002 Page 2 Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Debra Meier • U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:05 p.m. Debra Meier June 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16157 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - A proposed subdivision of 10 numbered lots and one lettered lot on 60.17 acres in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related file DRC2001-00791. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00791 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES -The Design Review of 677 dwelling units on 39.6 acres (Lots 1-9 of Tentative Tract 16157) in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and High (24-30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Densities of the Terra Vista Community Plan located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 227-151-30. Related file: SUBTT16157. Design Parameters: Tentative Tract 16157 is the single largest remaining piece of undeveloped property within the Terra Vista Planned Community. The site is located in the southeast quadrant of the Community Plan, at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway, with the East Greenway Trail forming the north boundary of the site. The related DevelopmenUDesign Review file (DRC2001-00791) pertains to only a 39.6-cre portion of the overall site. The applicant has designed a Ste Pan focused on a formal semi-circular route radiating away from the central recreation facility. A grid pattern of common open space provides connections from recreational amenities within the project, to recreational opportunities on the perimeter of the site, including Milliken Park, Mountain View Park and the East Greenway Trail system. The site will be gated, with entry on both Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. The focus of the project is the 14,000 square foot multi-use recreation building and central private open space site that also includes a Kids Club (for after-school activities), tot lot, wading pool, pooUspa, tennis court, and entertainment patio. Other appropriate amenities are distributed in key locations throughout the project. The parcel is presently designated High Density Residential (24-30 dwelling units per acre), Medium-High Density Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre), and Medium Density Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre), of the Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP); a calculation of project density is summarized below: 36.26 acres at Medium Density 14 X 36.26 = 507 dwelling units 12.79 acres at Medium-High Density 24 X 12.79 = 307 dwelling units 11.06 acres at High Density 30 X 11.06 = 330 dwelling units 60.00 acres total Total 1,144 dwelling units Average Density of the complete project site is 19.0 dwelling units per acre. The current application (DRC2001-00791) includes 39.62 acres, which is 66 percent of the area included in the Tentative Tract Map (Lots 1-9). The greatest portion of the current project is included in the Medium Density portion of the site. The current project density is 17 dwelling units per acre, which includes 59 percent of the total number of dwelling units. • The standards of the associated with the various dwelling unit types will apply accordingly in the proposed development. For example, the townhome structures comply with the Medium Density standards, while the more standard apartment style structures comply with the Medium-High and High Density standards. G-/~ ~`I /~ / I DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES • June 18, 2002 Page 2 Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Oaen Space: The proposed project must meet a Code requirement for Common Open Space of 35 percent of the site area, and Useable Open Space (private + common) of 40 percent. The applicant has provided 16.6 acres or 42 percent of the site as Common Open Space. In addition, the applicant is required to meet private open space square footage standards for each dwelling: Medium Density- 255 square feet for a ground floor unit or 150 square feet for an upper level unit; High or Medium-High Density -150 square feet for a ground floor unit or 100 square feet for an upper level unit. The minimum dimension of any porch, patio or balcony shall be 6 feet. Although these are technical Code requirements, the question that we would like to pose for Committee discussion is: If the total required Usable Open Space is adequately provided on the site, can the applicant have flexibility in the provision of private open space, particularly on ground floor units where they are using the enlarged porch to provide private open space. In essence, they are moving the porch limit within a defined open space zone in an effort to balance the private open space and the common open space as best define the needs of this project. • For example, most of the Building Types (4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) have less than the necessary square footage of the standard requirement for porches and/or balconies. Building Types 4 and 7 are townhome style dwellings with only the porch used to define private open space, where the limit of the porch defines the boundary between private and common open space. The applicant would like to maximize the useable open space (common + private) while minimizing the private open space component along the primary circulation segments of the site, to the benefit of the project has they see it. Typically staff requires that a project meet the private open space requirements, regardless of the degree of common open space (or usable open space) provided on the site. 2. Terra Vista Community Plan Trail Alionment: The Terra Vista Community Plan depicts a trail type D traversing this property between Church Street on the south and the East Greenway Trail on the north. Due to the gated nature of the proposed project, the applicant is submitting an amendment to the Community Plan to request a realignment of the trail around the project, along Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. Trails along the street are referred to as Trail Type E in the Community Plan, which typically require a 6-foot sidewalk, and a minimum increase in the street right-of-way of 6 feet, resulting in a setback of 38 feet average and 33 feet minimum along both Church and Terra Vista Parkway. As proposed, the project currently has a 46-foot minimum and up to 57-feet maximum, building setback along the street frontage. Providing ample opportunityto create a trail-like environment along the streetscape. • The trail will be realigned around the site to the signalized trail crossing on Terra Vista Parkway on the east; and to the intersection of Church Street and Milliken Avenue, where segments of a Trail Type E have been constructed both north and south of the intersection. Internal open space corridors will allow residents of the project to have direct access to East Greenway Trail and eventually to Milliken Park (future phase). DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 18, 2002 Page 3 3. Building Elevations: Building Types 2-3 and 5-6: These building types are townhomes with a private rear yard space separating the dwelling from the garage; the Building Types 3 or 5, feature the apartment style flats over the garages. This Building Type 2-3 and 5-6 combination features one architectural style that is used 13 times throughout the project, with asingle-story element used on the ends of some buildings. The overall architectural style/theme of the Building Types 2-3 combination is acceptable; however, the applicant has not provided elevations of the walls facing the rear yard patios. Staff has previously discussed these elevations with the applicant, stressing the need to develop elevations that do not result in unwanted and unusable outdoor space by virtue of the stark, potentially light-less ambience created in this space with is flanked by two-story structures. Building Tyoes 4 and 7: Building Types 4 and 7 are the traditional townhome with an attached garage. All private open space is provided by the front porch (see discussion above). The smaller Building Type 4 is used twice in the project, and Bwlding Type 7 is used 21 times. The architectural style/theme is very boxy in nature, without features or elements that establish a unique character. Individual town home units should reflect some level of • individuality. The porch elements carry the overall appearance of an attached shed roof and could be used as a stronger element of the design. It is primarily Building Type 7 that is used along the perimeter streets facing Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway. Building Tynes 8, 9, and 10: These building types reflect a traditional apartment style building; some units have access directly to either a one or two car garage. Building Type 8 occurs 32 times, Type 9 occurs 32 times, and Type 10 occurs 10 times throughout the project; therefore, these are the most dominantly used Building Types in the project. The exterior of the buildings are all very similar, with units within the buildings varying in size and layout. Again the style and theme of these Building Types are not distinctive. Optional Elevations B and C offer some variation in materials, such as adding the use of wood siding, however, the options are otherwise not discernibly different from the one another. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee discuss the noted items with the applicant and suggest modifications for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Debra Meier The applicant provided a presentation of the site planning and architectural theme of the project, and addressed the issue of private versus common open space. The Committee recommended that • the applicant revise their plans to address the following issues and submit them for further review: ~-xN~~l 7°>~3 DRC COMMENTS TT16157 - LEW IS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 18, 2002 • Page 4 The Committee was pleased with the variety of colors and materials used to articulate the different building styles. However, the Committee suggested that the applicant review the use of more articulation and varied pattern of garage doors, and to avoid the use of the white garage doors with the dark building colors. The Committee requested additional detailing of the building walls on either side of the private yard in Buildings Z3 and 5/6. The Committee discussed the definition of private open space with the applicant and stated that they are not in support of any variance to the Code requirements for private open space. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff to appropriately define the private open space. 3. The Committee also identified other issues that will be further reviewed in the Technical Review Committee, including the appropriate distribution of visitor parking, and the appropriate widths of all drive aisles, especially drive aisles with curbside parking. n • ~x~r/~/7~" ~~ ~:, t, ~~: ;~ , ~xy~~~ ~/ ~~!~ \~ i r 6 ~. ~ - ~B. ~~, _ : ~: -~ ~~ ~.ai'~3 ~ _ ~ _ 4 ~ e~9'0' ' ~ \ - - k. ., J `~ „ `s ~ ~ u ~~.. ~x . \ ~ ~ ~_ - 1' b:r vR ,_ ..- ~. ~ N c -- ,. . ~ ~: = , ,. ~/, ~m -,. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:40 p.m. Doug Fenn September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI - A request to construct 348,590 square foot industrial warehouse building on 13.50 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the southwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue - APN: 210-081-07. Design Parameters: The 13.50-acre site is vacant and is bordered by 6th Street to the immediate north with industrial uses north of 6th Street. To the east across Utica Avenue is the former General Dynamics building, which is currently, now occupied with various professional office businesses uses. To the south are industrial uses, and to the west is vacant land. There are no mature trees or other significant vegetation on the site. Site development will occur in a single phase. No tenant(s) have been identified for the project. The building will have two office sections, that will roughly be 6,000 square feet each, and each has it's own outdoor employee eating area. The office portions of the building are richly defined with details, glazing and raised architectural features to clearly delineate primary entry points. The portion of the building that fronts onto 6th Street and Utica Avenue are richly landscaped and the strongest architectural detailing faces the street and avenue. The building incorporates three primary materials. The building will be concrete tilt-up painted in a four-color scheme. Sandblasting and slate the are added as a second primary material to accent the office portion of the building. The project incorporates a blue reflective glazing at the office areas to • create a contrast. The building has strong 360-degree architectural details. This building has been richly detailed to reflect and be in concert with the office businesses in the former General Dynamic building and to the future professional office user, which will someday front along Haven Avenue. This project will be in the middle of such office uses and the architectural skin reflects an office style design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: Staff is very pleased with the outcome of the project. The applicant has addressed all of staff's major issues. - Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Provide curvilinear sidewalk and undulating berms along 6th Street per City standards for this Special Boulevard. 2. Provide river rock areas along the streetscape to conserve water. 3. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have light pointed downwards. Wall-pak type of light fixtures that produce glare must be avoided. . Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00264 - PANATTONI • September 17, 2002 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the revisions noted above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:00 p.m. Donald Granger September 17, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND - A request to construct a 7,033 square foot Carrows Restaurant on 1.42 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located south side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 550 feet east of Mayten Street - APN: 229-011-75. Design Parameters: The 1.42 acre site is within the master-planned Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park, a 140-acre commercial and industrial complex located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue that was approved by the Planning Commission in April of 1999. Since the approval of the master plan, Lowe's, Union Bank, and Farmers Boys have been constructed. Islands Restaurant, located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue, was approved by the Planning Commission in June of 2002. In February of 2002, the northeasterly 25 acres of the original master plan, of which this site is a part, was modified to include the proposed restaurant pad. A corresponding parcel map was approved in February of 2002 that includes the 1.42-acre Carrows site. The site sets approximately 1-2 feet below the street elevation of Foothill Boulevard. The project proposes a vertical cut of approximately 6 feet at the deepest point. Lowering the pad elevation is necessary for drainage purposes in the master planned project, and will also facilitate the required berming and landscaping on Foothill Boulevard. In 2001, the City adopted the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Program. Since the project has frontage on Foothill Boulevard, it will be required to implement certain design elements that reflect the historic Route 66 theme. Although the • master plan does not have an adopted architectural guidelines and materials palette, the Planning Commission has stated that the overall quality of architecture for pad buildings should be on par with Lowe's. The east elevation of the restaurant has a tower element with two accent quatrefoils, providing a focal point. The north elevation, which fronts Foothill Boulevard, has wood overhead with large members supported by decorative concrete columns. All elevations have two primary materials, utilizing a rock base and stucco coat. Additional accent features that are included on all elevations include decorative medallions, score lines, and accent arches. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The columns on all elevations should extend out from the wall plane. Increasing the size of the columns will add significant variation and shadow to the wall plane. Staff recommends that the columns extend, or "pop-out," a minimum of 18 inches from the wall plane. 2. Provide a pedestrian connection, with textured pavement, to Foothill Boulevard, thereby meeting the goals and objectives of the Foothill Boulevard Districts. A connection should be provided from the Foothill Boulevard sidewalk that terminates at the wood trellis near the northeasterly corner of the building. • Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The accent medallions should be "framed" by a stucco surround. The 1/8-inch score line should be increased to a minimum of i-inch. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00501 - HOGLE-IRELAND • September 17, 2002 Page 2 The project's frontage on Foothill Boulevard should provide the historic post and cable barrier just beyond the back of the sidewalk, per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. The proposed project includes awnings on the north, south, and east elevations. Awnings are a common element of Carrows "signature" architecture. The Design Review Committee should discuss the use and placement of awnings. The Planning Commission policy is to limit awnings to a single color. The Sign Ordinance does not allow awning signs. 5. The rafters on the wood trellis should be placed at no greater than 12 inches on center. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Where river rock is used, it shall be real, or native fieldstone. River rock veneers are not permitted. All signs shall comply with the Catellus Uniform Sign program. 3. Retaining walls exposed to public view to be decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face or stucco to match the building. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as recommended above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: John Mannerino Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED LJ PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00479 - WENDY'S RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL -The development of a 3,251 square foot fast food restaurant with drive-thru lane on 9.22 acres of land in the Community Commercial zoning district Subarea 2) in the Orchard Supply Shopping Center, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Hellman and Vineyard Avenues - APN: 208-101-20. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher September 3, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00479 - W ENDY'S RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL -The development of a 3,251, square foot fast food restaurant with drive-thru lane on 9.22 acres of land in the Community Commercial zoning district Subarea 2) in the Orchard Supply Shopping Center, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Hellman and Vineyard Avenues - APN: 208-101-20. Design Parameters: The proposed 3,251 square foot fast food restaurant will be located on the south side of the Orchard Supply Shopping Center property and will be setback approximately 55 feet from the curb face of Foothill Boulevard. The project site is currently used as a parking lot for the shopping center. Access to the site will be from an existing two-way driveway off Foothill Boulevard. The proposed restaurant will have adrive-thru lane that encircles the building and will allow stacking for seven cars. A 3-foot high split-face block wall with a smooth finish masonry cap will help screen the drive-thru lane from Foothill Boulevard. Two wood trellises will be located above the drive-thru lane. A 3-foot high landscape berm currently exists in front of the proposed restaurant. The exterior building elevations have been designed to resemble the existing Orchard Supply center. Exterior materials include the roofing, stucco, and split-face concrete block at the base of the building. A metal trim cornice will be provided at the top of the building with a 1-foot split face concrete block beneath. The parapet wall has been designed to screen all roof top mechanical equipment. All scuppers and downspouts will be located inside the building. Decorative pavement will be used to direct customers from the parking lot to the front entrance of the restaurant. A total of 43 parking spaces are required for the restaurant and parking will be shared with the shopping • center. The abandoned Unocal gas station located east of the entry drive aisle will be removed and replaced with required parking spaces for the center. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The major issue is the proposed building elevations. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the project and indicated the elevations needed to be enhanced, prior to consideration by the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission. The applicant was given pictures of an existing W endy's restaurant in a neighboring city for ideas on how to enhance the elevations. Although the proposed elevations are an improvement over the original submittal, they still lack an original design theme and details needed to qualify as an outstanding project. The proposed restaurant will be located in a shopping center that is over 20 years old and contains dated architecture. Rather than have the proposed restaurant mimic an outdated style, staff believes the restaurant should introduce a new, updated design that incorporates a different style, colors, and materials. When the shopping center is upgraded in the future, the proposed restaurant will have set a precedent in terms of architectural style. If the Design Review Committee decides to accept the proposed design theme, the following items should be considered: 1) the cornice should be more exaggerated, 2) the wood trellis above the drive-thru lane should have support posts and cross-member timbers that are larger in size, and 3) more detail is needed around the windows such as pop-out stucco frames or inset the windows toward the interior of the building. These are suggestions and are not meant to be the only options to enhance the . appearance of the proposed building DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2002-00479 September 3, 2002 Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. The proposed 5-foot high screen wall adjacent to the drive-thru lane shall be reduced to 3 feet in height. 2. The Trash enclosure shall be repositioned to provide easy access for refuse vehicles 3. A median island shall be installed at the entrance of the drive-thru lane to separate traffic entering and existing the site. 4. The landscape fingers on either side of the drive-thru entrance should be tapered to provide easy access for vehicles entering and exiting the site. 5. The proposed bus shelter shall meet the design guidelines of the Route 66/Fothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan, and shall incorporate a bike rack (minimum 3 bike rack capacity). 6. Existing trees shall be preserved in-place wherever possible. 7. The Landscape Plan shall contain the following modifications: 1) A double row (33 each) of Rapheolepis shrubs shall be installed on the south side of the drive-thru screen wall, 2) The Olive trees along Foothill Boulevard shall be replaced by Sycamore, Rhus Lancea, or Pine • Trees, 3) Crape Myrtle trees shall be installed in the planter beds on the north and east side of the building, 4) One Crape Myrtle tree shall be installed on either side of the entry door. The trees shall be inset into the concrete with a steel safety barrier for pedestrian traffic, 5) A double row of Rapheolepis shrubs shall be installed along the east side of the drive-thru wall and continue to the new pedestrian sidewalk, and 6) Three Crape Myrtle trees shall be installed from the northern terminus of the drive-thru screen wall to the new pedestrian sidewalk. 8. The trellis above the drive-thru lane shall contain 4-foot by 8-foot cross members and 6-foot by 12-foot support columns. The two trellises shall be connected to appear as one structure. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the project be redesigned and return to the Committee for further review and approval prior to Planning Commission review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: John Mannerino, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rick Fisher The applicant presented a revised south elevation. The Committee recommended approval subject to the following conditions of approval: The three proposed color stripes on the cornice should be replaced with one colored stripe. 2. The applicant will also remove the proposed lights on the roof of the building and replace • them with sconces or similar non-obtrusive lighting. 3. A divider should be provided at the entrance/exit of the drive-thru lane to separate traffic entering and exiting. DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2002-00479 September 3, 2002 • Page 3 4. The trash enclosure should be relocated at an angle closer to the parking lot for easier access for refuse vehicles and greater landscaping along streetscape. 5. The proposed bus stop shelter on Foothill Boulevard in front of the proposed restaurant should be designed to conform to the standards of the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bra ler Secretary • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: John Mannerino Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public • testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00479 - WENDY'S RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL -The development of a 3,251 square foot fast food restaurant with drive-thru lane on 9.22 acres of land in the Community Commercial zoning district Subarea 2) in the Orchard Supply Shopping Center, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Hellman and Vineyard Avenues - APN: 208-101-20. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT I, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 29, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civi` c C ter Driv Rancho Cucamonga. ~ .~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher September 3, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00479 - W ENDY'S RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL -The development of a 3,251 square foot fast food restaurant with drive-thru lane on 9.22 acres of land in the Community Commercial zoning district Subarea 2) in the Orchard Supply Shopping Center, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Hellman and Vineyard Avenues - APN: 208-101-20. Design Parameters: The proposed 3,251 square foot fast food restaurant will be located on the south side of the Orchard Supply Shopping Center property and will be setback approximately 55 feet from the curb face of Foothill Boulevard. The project site is currently used as a parking lot for the shopping center. Access to the site will be from an existing two-way driveway off Foothill Boulevard. The proposed restaurant will have adrive-thru lane that encircles the building and will allow stacking for seven cars. A 3-foot high split-face block wall with a smooth finish masonry cap will help screen the drive-thru lane from Foothill Boulevard. Two wood trellises will be located above the drive-thru lane. A 3-foot high landscape berm currently exists in front of the proposed restaurant. The exterior building elevations have been designed to resemble the existing Orchard Supply center. Exterior materials include the roofing, stucco, and split-face concrete block at the base of the building. A metal trim cornice will be provided at the top of the building with a 1-foot split face concrete block beneath. The parapet wall has been designed to screen all roof top mechanical equipment. All scuppers and downspouts will be located inside the building. Decorative pavement will be used to direct customers from the parking lot to the front entrance of the restaurant. A total of 43 parking spaces are required for the restaurant and parking will be shared with the shopping • center. The abandoned Unocal gas station located east of the entry drive aisle will be removed and replaced with required parking spaces for the center. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The major issue is the proposed building elevations. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the project and indicated the elevations needed to be enhanced, prior to consideration by the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission. The applicant was given pictures of an existing Wendy's restaurant in a neighboring cityfor ideas on howto enhance the elevations. Although the proposed elevations are an improvement over the original submittal, they still lack an original design theme and details needed to qualify as an outstanding project. The proposed restaurant will be located in a shopping center that is over 20 years old and contains dated architecture. Rather than have the proposed restaurant mimic an outdated style, staff believes the restaurant should introduce a new, updated design that incorporates a different style, colors, and materials. When the shopping center is upgraded in the future, the proposed restaurant will have set a precedent in terms of architectural style. If the Design Review Committee decides to accept the proposed design theme, the following items should be considered: 1) the cornice should be more exaggerated, 2) the wood trellis above the drive-thru lane should have support posts and cross-member timbers that are larger in size, and 3) more detail is needed around the windows such as pop-out stucco frames or inset the windows toward the interior of the building. These are suggestions and are not meant to be the only options to enhance the • appearance of the proposed building DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2002-00479 September 3, 2002 Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The proposed 5-foot high screen wall adjacent to the drive-thru lane shall be reduced to 3 feet in height. The Trash enclosure shall be repositioned to provide easy access for refuse vehicles. 3. A median island shall be installed at the entrance of the drive-thru lane to separate traffic entering and existing the site. 4. The landscape fingers on either side of the drive-thru entrance should be tapered to provide easy access for vehicles entering and exiting the site. 5. The proposed bus shelter shall meet the design guidelines of the Route 66/Fothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan, and shall incorporate a bike rack (minimum 3 bike rack capacity). 6. Existing trees shall be preserved in-place wherever possible 7. The Landscape Plan shall contain the following modifications: 1) A double row (33 each) of Rapheolepis shrubs shall be installed on the south side of the drive-thru screen wall, 2) The Olive trees along Foothill Boulevard shall be replaced by Sycamore, Rhus Lancea, or Pine • Trees, 3) Crape Myrtle trees shall be installed in the planter beds on the north and east side of the building, 4) One Crape Myrtle tree shall be installed on either side of the entry door. The trees shall be inset into the concrete with a steel safety barrier for pedestrian traffic, 5) A double row of Rapheolepis shrubs shall be installed along the east side of the drive-thru wall and continue to the new pedestrian sidewalk, and 6) Three Crape Myrtle trees shall be installed from the northern terminus of the drive-thru screen wall to the new pedestrian sidewalk. 8. The trellis above the drive-thru lane shall contain 4-foot by 8-foot cross members and 6-foot by 12-foot support columns. The two trellises shall be connected to appear as one structure. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the project be redesigned and return to the Committee for further review and approval prior to Planning Commission review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Rick Fisher •