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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/04/30 - Agenda PacketDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES • TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong John Mannerino 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. 7:00 p.m. (Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001- 00714 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD - A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue-APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATNE PARCELMAPSUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District • (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427,DRC2001-00714. 7:05 p.m (Dan) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00273-CITY OF RANCHOCUCAMONGA-A request to construct a 9,560 square foot 3rd floor addition, and minor exterior alterations, to an existing Police Station on 6.1 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), and Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at 10510 Civic Center Drive -APN: 208-352-73. 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. 7:10 p.m. ' (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16279 (SUBTT16279) -COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES -A residential subdivision of 77 single-family lots on 57 acres in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the north and south side of realigned Highland Avenue, between Etiwanda and East Avenues -APN: 227-051- 01, 04, 05, 06, 09, and 28; and APN: 227-061, 05. Related file: Tree Removal Permit 7:30 p.m. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings, a 5,320 square foot garage structure and a 17,661 square foot industrial building in the General Industrial District Subarea 3, located on the south side of 9th Street between Helms Avenue and Industrial Lane at 9449 9th Street -APN: 09-032-21. DRC AGENDA April 30, 2002 Page 2 • 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 • • CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS n U 7:00 p.m. Warren Morelion April 30, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00714-REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feeton 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATNE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, DRC2001-00714. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy~Fong Staff Planner: Warren Morelion Upon staff recommendation, the applicant added additional sandblasting treatment to the project design to mitigate the removal of the arcade panels. The Committee recommended approval of the project with no other comments. • CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:05 p.m. Dan Coleman April 30, 2002 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00273 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A request to construct a 9,560 square foot 3rd floor addition, and minor exterior alterations, to an existing Police Station on 6.1 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), and Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at 10510 Civic Center Drive - APN: 208-352-73. Desiqn Parameters: The site is fully developed with atwo-story Police Station as part of the larger Civic Center complex. The Police Station building was originally designed to accommodate a 3rd-floor. All Civic Center buildings feature horizontal bands of sandblasted concrete, brick veneer, and black glazing. Structural reinforcing of the building and interior remodeling is planned for existing two floors of the Police Station. These will result in minor exterior changes to the building, such as replacing windows with brick veneer. Existing and proposed elevations are provided to clarify these changes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Staff has been working closely with the project architect and the Police Department; therefore, there are no issues. The project has been designed to closely follow the existing architectural theme and materials. Essentially, the 3rd-floor will appear very similar to the existing 2nd-floor. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved as proposed. Desiqn Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Dan Coleman The Committee recommended approval as proposed. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Debra Meier April 30, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16279 (SUBTT16279) - COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES - A residential subdivision of 77 single-family lots on 57 acres in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the north and south side of realigned Highland Avenue, between Etiwanda and East Avenues -APN: 227-051-01, 04, 05, 06, 09, and 28; and APN: 227-061, 05. Related file: Tree Removal Permit Background and Design Parameters: This site was previously reviewed as Tentative Tract 16195, which was designed using the Optional Development Standards and included an associated Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment, and a Development Agreement. The applicant withdrew Tentative Tract 16195 in July 2001. Tentative Tract 16279 was the subject of an appeal to the Planning Commission regarding the Incompleteness Determination, specifically regarding the use of equestrian trails throughout the subdivision. The Planning Commission discussed the appeal on December 12, 2001, concluding that the use of local equestrian trails should be provided in the project and that the Community Trail be extended along the Highland Avenue Southwest Frontage Road. The current map has been designed to incorporate both the Community Trail and the local equestrian trail system. The project site is located within the Very Low Density Residential land use district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Adjacent properties on the east and south boundaries, are designated Low Density Residential and include existing single-family residential neighborhoods on lots that average • approximately 8,000 square feet. All other adjacent properties are within the Very Low Density Residential land use district and are undeveloped, with the exception of the CCW D water reservoir on the northwest boundary and the Cross and Crown church on the southwest boundary. The 57-acre site is undeveloped; the one existing structure (known as the Kemp House) was completely destroyed by fire in December 2001 and is no longer of any consequence to the project design. The site area includes numerous existing trees, most of which will be removed during development of the site. Specific trees along the site boundary may be preserved depending on overall health of the tree and its relationship to existing improvements associated with the adjacent residents. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Primary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The configuration of lots on a side yard-to-rear yard orientation is always problematic in an equestrian neighborhood in order to maintain 70 feet separation between corrals and the residence on the adjacent lot. In this case difficulties occurwith the following lots: 8, 20, 26, 39, 40, 74, and 75; where in some instances corrals are restricted to an area nearly adjacent to the residence on the same lot, which is unrealistic. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Existing single-family residents are located adjacent to portions of the east, south and west boundaries. A detailed analysis of existing conditions at each lot will be required during design of the final grading and development plan. This will be necessary in order to address existing trees, fences, walls, and accessory structures that could be affected by grading and/or construction of a perimeter wall and the local equestrian trail. DRC COMMENTS TTM 16279-COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES , April 30, 2002 • Page 2 The Committee should be aware of the degree of tree removal, preservation, and replacement: that will be a component of this project. Staff recommendations are noted below. • All trees within the interior of the property will be removed at the time of development. • The trees along the south side of Street A are actually off-site therefore, they will be preserved in-place; however, the trees along the north boundary (south the water reservoir) are on-site, and the entire windrow will be removed and replaced. • Those trees along the east boundary are Blue gum and will removed unless they are closely associated with the rear yards of the adjacent residents, in which case isolated trees maybe preserved in-place. In particular is a large Cottonwood located near the westerly terminus of Catalpa Street, which is suitable for preservation and may be • Considered aesthetically beneficial to the resident at this location. • Along the most southerly boundary is a Blue Gum windrow that is off-site and will therefore be preserved in-place during construction of the boundary wall and development of the equestrian trail. • Trees near the southwesterly boundary are all off-site and are associated with ornamental landscaping of the existing residences in this location, these trees should be preserved in-place. • The existing Palm Trees along the north side of Highland Avenue are to be protected in place in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan. However, not all of these trees are in good condition because of the effect of previous fires and general neglect, selective replacement may be appropriate. The individual condition of these trees has not been addressed in the Arborist Report at this time. • The existing Blue gum windrow on the south side of Highland Avenue is also noted for preservation in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. However, according the ArborisYs recommendations, not all trees in this windrow are suitable for preservation because of previous damage, current health or structure. For the most part the trees on the western portion of the right-of-way are in better condition and can conceivably be preserved as a group, whereas the eastern portion have a higher number of trees that are damaged or portions of the tree are dead, or lean severally (typically leaning south and west). Perhaps these can be selectively trimmed and preserved, based on Committee preference and recommendations. Windrow replacement shall occur in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the gradual replacement and expansion of new Spotted Gum Eucalyptus windrows. Windrow replacement along public street right-of-ways shall be replaced with 15-gallon Spotted Gum to match the existing pattern. On-site windrow replacement shall be 5-gallon spaced at 8- feet on center guided by the 330x660 grid pattern. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee address the issues noted above to their satisfaction prior to forwarding the project to the Planning Commission for consideration. DRC COMMENTS TTM 16279-COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES April 30, 2002 Page 3 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Applicant presented an overlay that provided alternative lot arrangements, corral placement, and building envelopes for the lots identified in the comments as being problematic with regard to equestrian use. The Committee concurred with the applicant's solutions, which established 40 feet as the minimum separation between the corral and the home on the same lot as the worst-case setting, and some lots were re-oriented in order better site corrals. Staff reviewed with the Committee the various wall/fence scenarios with respect to the boundary and the equestrian trail. In summary a masonry block wall will be used at the property boundary, and tubular steel fence used along the local trail easement. This design allows for the rear yard drainage function. A PVC rail fence may be used to define the Conservation Easement trough the lots on the northerly boundary. Committee members verified that masonry walls would be used along the southwest frontage in final design, which was confirmed by staff. Staff summarized for the Committee's information the basic components of the tree preservation • and replacement for the tract as noted in the staff comments. The applicant confirmed that the trees along the most southerly boundary are off-site, and would therefore be protected in-place. The Committee had no further issues or unresolved concerns regarding the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS . 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury April 30, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings, a 5,320 square foot garage structure and a 17,661 square foot industrial building in the General Industrial District Subarea 3, located on the south side of 9th Street between Helms Avenue and Industrial Lane at 9449 9th Street - APN: 209-032-21. Design Parameters: The site is located on the south side of 9th Street, between Hellman and Helms Avenues. The site has existing development at the northern end of'the parcel, which includes a residential structure (identified on the Historic Registry with a Local Landmark Designation), and a recently constructed garage/warehouse building. Multiple existing citrus trees are located at the north end of the site. The southerly end of the site is disced soil void of any significant characteristics. The site presently drains from north to south. Two structures are proposed at the central and rear portion of the site. A 5,320 square foot wood framed garage building (for owners personal use), and a 17,661 square foot divisible, multi-tenant, concrete tilt-up industrial building for speculative tenant use. Access will be assumed from an existing drive approach located at the northern central portion of the site, with emergency access proposed at the northwest corner of the site. The overall building height for the garage structure is approximately 30 feet, which is compatible with adjacent industrial buildings. Finish materials forthe garage building include hardi-plank lap siding, plant-on wood trim, and a composition shingle roof. The industrial building proposes at grade overhead roll-up loading doors on the north, south, and • west elevations of the building. An employee outdoor eating area is designated at the northeast corner section of the industrial building site area (central eastern portion of the entire site), and will include a concrete surface area with a concrete table and benches. Finish materials for the industrial building include atilt-up concrete panel with paint finish, a sandblast finish around the window storefront on the west elevation, and a 4-foot sandblast band to wrap the upper portion of the building. The proposed windows will be treated with blue tint glass. The overall building height is identified at 28 feet, again, compatible with adjacent industrial buildings. 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 garage structure should incorporate a flat concrete the roof, rather than a composition shingle roof. City policy for all new development is to require tile-roofing material. 2. Provide a minimum 5 feet (inside dimension) of landscape planter against the building walls of the north and south building elevations of the proposed industrial building (Building B), and wrap at the north and southwest corners. These planters shall be exclusive of sidewalks, in order to allow tree planting at a rate of 1 tree per 30 linear feet of building dimensions. 3. Provide a minimum 5 feet (inside dimension) of landscape planter along the south property line. Along property boundaries, trees shall be planted at a rate of 1 per 30 linear feet of property line. r1 DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT April 30, 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 design of light fixtures and their structural support shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings. Freestanding light standards shall not exceed 25 feet orthe height of the shortest on-site building. Security lighting fixtures are not to project above the fascia or roofline of the building. All lighting is to be shielded to confine light spread with the site boundaries. 2. Increase the reveal expansion on building face to a minimum of 2 inches. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Design Review Committee reviewed the project and directed the applicant to work with staff in addressing the following identified issues. The Committee requested that revised plans be brought • back as a Consent Item. 1. The Committee determined that the proposed composition shingle roof identified on the garage structure is acceptable for this case only because the structure is in close proximity to the local Historic Landmarked house; and the use of the same roofing material will be consistent with the character of the historical structures. 2. Instead of the 5 feet (inside dimension) landscape planter against the north and south building walls, add several landscape finger planters along the west property boundary in front of Building B and within the parking area north and south sides of Building B. 3. Provide a minimum 5 feet (inside dimension) of landscape planter along the south property line. Along property boundaries, trees shall be planted at a rate of t tree per 30 linear feet of property line. 4. Provide a conceptual Master Plan that includes the parcel east of the site to allow zero lot line-building setbacks for the project. 5. Add building articulation to the front entrance of Building B by providing "pop-out" architectural elements. Add horizontal reveals to the east elevation. Add sandblasting treatment to the corners of each building elevation. 6. Provide a roof screen wall detail for potential future roof-mounted equipment. 7. The applicant accepted all secondary issues identified in the report. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • APRIL 30, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respecttully submitted, Brad er Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong John Mannerino 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. 7:00 p.m (Dan) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00273-CITY OF RANCHOCUCAMONGA-A request to construct a 9,560 square foot 3rd floor addition, and minor exterior alterations, to an existing Police Station on 6.1 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), and Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at 10510 Civic Center Drive -APN: 208-352-73. 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. 7:10 p.m. (Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16279 (SUBTT16279) -COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES-A residential subdivision of 77 single-family lots on 57 acres in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the north and south side of realigned Highland Avenue, between Etiwanda and East Avenues -APN: 227-051- 01, 04, 05, 06, 09, and 28; and APN: 227-061, 05. Related file: Tree Removal Permit 7:30 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings, a 5,320 square foot garage structure and a 17,661 square foot industrial building in the General Industrial District Subarea 3, located on the south side of 9th Street between Helms Avenue and Industrial Lane at 9449 9th Street -APN: 09-032-21. 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. • DRC AGENDA April 30, 2002 Page 2 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 April25, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic C`e_n~t r Drive, R cho Cucamonga. ~~ • • CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Dan Coleman April 30, 2002 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00273 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to construct a 9,560 square foot 3rd floor addition, and minor exterior alterations, to an existing Police Station on 6.1 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), and Haven Avenue Overlay District, located at 10510 Civic Center Drive - APN: 208-352-73. Design Parameters: The site is fully developed with atwo-story Police Station as part of the larger Civic Center complex. The Police Station building was originally designed to accommodate a 3rd-floor. All Civic Center buildings feature horizontal bands of sandblasted concrete, brick veneer, and black glazing. Structural reinforcing of the building and interior remodeling is planned for existing two floors of the Police Station. These will result in minor exterior changes to the building, such as replacing windows with brick veneer. Existing and proposed elevations are provided to clarifythese changes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: Staff has been working closely with the project architect and the Police Department; therefore, there are no issues. The project has been designed to closely follow the existing architectural theme and materials. Essentially, the 3rd-floor will appear very similar to the existing 2nd-floor. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved as proposed. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Dan Coleman C~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Debra Meier April 30, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16279 (SUBTT16279) - COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES - A residential subdivision of 77 single-family lots on 57 acres in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the north and south side of realigned Highland Avenue, between Etiwanda and East Avenues -APN: 227-051-01, 04, 05, 06, 09, and 28; and APN: 227-061, 05. Related file: Tree Removal Permit Background and Design Parameters: This site was previously reviewed as Tentative Tract 16195, which was designed using the Optional Development Standards and included an associated Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment, and a Development Agreement. The applicant withdrew Tentative Tract 16195 in July 2001. Tentative Tract 16279 was the subject of an appeal to the Planning Commission regarding the Incompleteness Determination, specifically regarding the use of equestrian trails throughout the subdivision. The Planning Commission discussed the appeal on December 12, 2001, concluding that the use of local equestrian trails should be provided in the project and that the Community Trail be extended along the Highland Avenue Southwest Frontage Road. The current map has been designed to incorporate both the Community Trail and the local equestrian trail system. The project site is located within the Very Low Density Residential land use district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Adjacent properties on the east and south boundaries, are designated Low Density Residential and include existing single-family residential neighborhoods on lots that average • approximately 8,000 square feet. All other adjacent properties are within the Very Low Density Residential land use district and are undeveloped, with the exception of the CCW D water reservoir on the northwest boundary and the Cross and Crown church on the southwest boundary. The 57-acre site is undeveloped; the one existing structure (known as the Kemp House) was completely destroyed by fire in December 2001 and is no longer of any consequence to the project design. The site area includes numerous existing trees, most of which will be removed during development of the site. Specific trees along the site boundary may be preserved depending on overall health of the tree and its relationship to existing improvements associated with the adjacent residents. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Primary Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The configuration of lots on a side yard-to-rear yard orientation is always problematic in an equestrian neighborhood in order to maintain 70 feet separation between corrals and the residence on the adjacent lot. In this case difficulties occur with the following lots: 8, 20, 26, 39, 40, 74, and 75; where in some instances corrals are restricted to an area nearly adjacent to the residence on the same lot, which is unrealistic. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: • 1. Existing single-family residents are located adjacent to portions of the east, south and west boundaries. A detailed analysis of existing conditions at each lot will be required during design of the final grading and development plan. This will be necessary in order to address existing trees, fences, walls, and accessory structures that could be affected by grading and/or construction of a perimeter wall and the local equestrian trail. DRC COMMENTS TTM 16279-COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES • April 30, 2002 Page 2 The Committee should be aware of the degree of tree removal, preservation, and replacement: that will be a component of this project. Staff recommendations are noted below. • All trees within the interior of the property will be removed at the time of development. • The trees along the south side of Street A are actually off-site therefore, they will be preserved in-place; however, the trees along the north boundary (south the water reservoir) are on-site, and the entire windrow will be removed and replaced. • Those trees along the east boundary are Blue gum and will removed unless they are closely associated with the rear yards of the adjacent residents, in which case isolated trees may bepreserved in-place. In particular is a large Cottonwood located near the westerly terminus of Catalpa Street, which is suitable for preservation and may be • Considered aesthetically beneficial to the resident at this location. • Along the most southerly boundary is a Blue Gum windrow that is off-site and will therefore be preserved in-place during construction of the boundary wall and development of the equestrian trail. • • Trees near the southwesterly boundary are all off-site and are associated with ornamental landscaping of the existing residences in this location, these trees should be preserved in-place. • The existing Palm Trees along the north side of Highland Avenue are to be protected in place in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan. However, not all of these trees are in good condition because of the effect of previous fires and general neglect, selective replacement may be appropriate. The individual condition of these trees has not been addressed in the Arborist Report at this time. • The existing Blue gum windrow on the south side of Highland Avenue is also noted for preservation in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. However, according the Arborist's recommendations, not all trees in this windrow are suitable for preservation because of previous damage, current health or structure. For the most part the trees on the western portion of the right-of-way are in better condition and can conceivably be preserved as a group, whereas the eastern portion have a higher number of trees that are damaged or portions of the tree are dead, or lean severally (typically leaning south and west). Perhaps these can be selectively trimmed and preserved, based on Committee preference and recommendations. Windrow replacement shall occur in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the gradual replacement and expansion of new Spotted Gum Eucalyptus windrows. Windrow replacement along public street right-of-ways shall be replaced with 15-gallon Spotted Gum to match the existing pattern. On-site windrow replacement shall be 5-gallon spaced at 8- feet on center guided by the 330x660 grid pattern. . Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee address the issues noted above to their satisfaction prior to forwarding the project to the Planning Commission for consideration. DRC COMMENTS TTM 16279 -COLORADO PACIFIC COMMUNITIES April 30, 2002 • Page 3 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Debra Meier • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury April 30, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings, a 5,320 square foot garage structure and a 17,661 square foot industrial building in the General Industrial District Subarea 3, located on the south side of 9th Street between Helms Avenue and Industrial Lane at 9449 9th Street - APN: 209-032-21. Desion Parameters: The site is located on the south side of 9th Street, between Hellman and Helms Avenues. The site has existing development at the northern end of the parcel, which includes a residential structure (identified on the Historic Registry with a Local Landmark Designation), and a recently constructed garage/warehouse building. Multiple existing citrus trees are located at the north end of the site. The southerly end of the site is disced soil void of any significant characteristics. The site presently drains from north to south. , Two structures are proposed at the central and rear portion of the site. A 5,320 square foot wood framed garage building (for owners personal use), and a 17,661 square foot divisible, multi-tenant, concrete tilt-up industrial building for speculative tenant use. Access will be assumed from an existing drive approach located at the northern central portion of the site, with emergency access proposed at the northwest corner of the site. The overall building height for the garage structure is approximately 30 feet, which is compatible with adjacent industrial buildings. Finish materials forthe garage building include hardi-plank lap siding, plant-on wood trim, and a composition shingle roof. The industrial building proposes at grade overhead roll-up loading doors on the north, south, and • west elevations of the building. An employee outdoor eating area is designated at the northeast corner section of the industrial building site area (central eastern portion of the entire site), and will include a concrete surface area with a concrete table and benches. Finish materials for the industrial building include atilt-up concrete panel with paint finish, a sandblast finish around the window storefront on the west elevation, and a 4-foot sandblast band to wrap the upper portion of the building. The proposed windows will be treated with blue tint glass. The overall building height is identified at 28 feet, again, compatible with adjacent industrial buildings. 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 garage structure should incorporate a flat concrete file roof, rather than a composition shingle roof. City policy for all new development is to require tile-roofing material. 2. Provide a minimum 5 feet (inside dimension) of landscape planter against the building walls of the north and south building elevations of the proposed industrial building (Building B), and wrap at the north and southwest corners. These planters shall be exclusive of sidewalks, in order to allow tree planting at a rate of 1 tree per 30 linear feet of building dimensions. 3. Provide a minimum 5 feet (inside dimension) of landscape planter along the south property line. Along property boundaries, trees shall be planted at a rate of 1 per 30 linear feet of property line. • DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00006 - MOORE DEVELOPMENT • April 30, 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 design of light fixtures and their structural support shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings. Freestanding light standards shall not exceed 25 feet or the height of the shortest on-site building. Security lighting fixtures are not to project above the fascia or roofline of the building. All lighting is to be shielded to confine light spread with the site boundaries. 2. Increase the reveal expansion on building face to a minimum of 2 inches. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury C~ n DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2002 7:00 P.M. Committee Members: Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino 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. (Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00589 - WAYNE CAREY -A request to construct two 6,992 square foot industrial buildings on 1.06 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side Maple Place, approximately 700 feet north of Arrow Route - APN: 208-352-45 and 46. Related file: DRC2001-00360. 7:20 p.m. (Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00714 - REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD - A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue - APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATNE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue - APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, DRC2001-00714. 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. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Warren Morelion April 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00589 - WAYNE CAREY - A request to construct two 6,992 square foot multi-tenant industrial buildings on 1.06 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side Maple Place, approximately 700 feet north of Arrow Route - APN: 208-352-45 & 46. Related file: DRC2001-00360. Design Parameters: The site is vacant and slopes southerly at approximately 3 percent. The site is surrounded by vacant land to the west and industrial development to the north, south, and east. A railroad spur exists just southeast of the site. The project consists of two 6,992 square foot industrial buildings that front on to Maple Place. The buildings are rectangular in shape with office space in the front, and warehouse space and truck loading in the rear. The office space consists of approximately 31 percent of the building's square footage. Each building has a 20-foot by 20-foot lunch/break area located near the center drive aisle. Twenty-eight parking spaces are proposed for the project. The buildings are designed with two primary building materials. The buildings are made of a two-tone concrete plaster material with asplit-face block veneer accent treatment. The split-face veneer is used on all four sides of the buildings (incorrectly labeled on Elevations as "brick veneer"). A metal cap is proposed on top of the buildings' parapets. The front of each parapet has been designed with rectangle sign area pop-outs above each unit. • 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 Committee should determine whether the building materials, in combination with the design, achieve the "high-quality architecture" goals of the Industrial Park District. The applicant isproposingtwo-tone concrete plaster (i.e., stucco) and split-face block veneer as primary materials. City design standards do not consider stucco as a primary material for industrial development. The primary materials allowed are concrete, sandblasted concrete, textured block, brick, granite, marble, and similar materials as approved by the Design Review Committee. The site is surrounded by existing industrial development that has primarily been built with tilt-up concrete. To be consistent with existing development in the area, and to help create a complementary industrial look, the proposed buildings should be designed using atilt-up concrete design. 2. The project does not comply with City parking standards as amulti-tenant building with speculative users in mind. As proposed, the site is parked at 1 space for every 250 square feet of office space and 1 space for every 1,000 square feet of warehouse. The total number of parking spaces provided is 28. Because the project is amulti-tenant building with office space less than 35 percent of the total floor area, the Development Code (Section 17.12.040.0.1) requires the site to be parked at 1 space for every 400 square feet. Therefore, the total number of parking spaces required for the project is 35 based on the aforementioned section. This is a technical Code requirement that will be addressed by the • Technical Review Committee, and is mentioned for your information only; however would greatly affect the site plan layout. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00589- WAYNE CAREY April 16, 2002 • Page 2 Secondarv Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The 6-foot block wall that is proposed on the west property line meets the City height standard; however, two industrial buildings (SUBTPM15731/DRC2001-00714) are proposed to the west of the proposed project that may require a differenUtaller wall. To eliminate the possibility of creating a double wall condition in the future, suggest contacting the developer to the west to discuss creating one wall on the property line that can satisfy both users. 2. Provide enough room to allow access for maintenance purposes between building A and existing building to the north. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Provide a table(s) and chairs or benches in outdoor employee eating areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the project and return for further Design Review Committee review. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner Warren Morelion The Design Review Committee reviewed the project and asked that it be redesigned and come back as a Consent Item when the applicant resolved all design issues with staff. The issues that still need to be resolved are the following: The Committee felt that the architecture was to "busy" and that the stucco plaster and split-face block veneer proposed was not consistent with existing industrial development in the area. Because of the project site size (1.06 acres), the Committee recommended that the applicant use a block material with a slurry coat finish to mimic tilt-up construction. The Committee asked that brick veheer be used as the dominant material on the front of the buildings and as a wainscot around the buildings. The Committee also asked the applicant to revise the design of the building friezes to eliminate the checkered patterns. The Committee asked the applicant to increase the space between Building A and the existing building to the north to create enough room to allow access for maintenance purposes. The applicant agreed to work with staff to resolve the design issues, prior to rescheduling the project for Consent Calendar. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Warren Morelion April 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00714- REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD - A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATNE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, DRC2001-00714. Background: On January 15, 2002, the Design Review Committee reviewed the project and asked that it be redesigned (see attached minutes). The Committee felt that the proposed architecture did not represent a good design for the area. The Committee asked that more glass be added to the buildings to give them an office appearance, similar to existing development in the area. The Committee also felt that the project is in a visibly prominent location (southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue) and should be designed accordingly. Design Parameters: The applicant has revised the project and submitted a new architectural design. The new design has increased the amount of glass used on the buildings' offices and • portions of the warehouses facing W hite Oak and Elm Avenues. The new design incorporates glass windows at a 45-degree angle on the building corners, and adds windows to~the east elevation of Building One and north elevation of Building Two. The new windows on the building facing White Oak and Elm Avenues have been designed to decrease in size the further they get from the offices. Sandblasting is proposed as a second primary material around the lower portion of the buildings. The building layouts and construction materials have not changed from the original proposal at the January 15, 2002, Committee meeting, except for the removal of the tilt-up arcade panels in front of the building offices. , 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: To increase the building articulation, keep the decorative tilt-up arcade panels that were proposed on the project's original design. 2. Add some additional sandblasting treatment to the new building designs. Also, sandblasting should be used on all sides and located high enough on the buildings to be visible from public view. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: • 1. Increase the size of the new spandrel windows proposed on the building warehouses so they are the same size and shape as the office windows. All windows should be spaced and located to look uniform. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00714 & SUBTPM15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD. April 16, 2002 • Page 2 2. Provide additional windows on the east elevation of Building One. The windows only need to be provided where they are visible from the street. The windows should be the same size and shape as the office windows. 3. Provide additional second floor windows on the north elevation of Building Two. The windows should only need to be provided where they are visible from the street. Also, provide first floor windows on the portion of the warehouse that faces White Oak Avenue (west elevation). All windows should be the same size and shape as the office windows. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the project and return to the Design Review Committee as a consent calendar item. Attachment' Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The architect came to the meeting with revised elevations to address the above-mentioned comments. The Design Review Committee reviewed the elevations and felt that all of staff's • comments were addressed, except for the addition of arcade panels similar to the project's original design. The Committee asked staff to work with the applicant to incorporate the panels (or similar architectural features) into the project's final design. The Committee felt that the project would not have to come back for review if the applicant incorporated the arcade panels, but would have to come back as a Consent Item if alternative architectural features are used in the project's design. The applicant agreed to work with staff. The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to all of the staff's comments and with the following additional comment: 1. Extend the screen wall on the east side of the project south to the existing building to fully screen Building One's loading area from public view. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • APRIL 16, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Resp Ily sub tte Brad Buller Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong John Mannerino 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. (Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00589 - WAYNE CAREY-A request to construct two 6,992 square foot industrial buildings on 1.06 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side Maple Place, approximately 700 feet north of Arrow Route - APN: 208-352-45 and 46. Related file: DRC2001-00360. 7:20 p.m. (Warren) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00714 - REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD - A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue - APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATNE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue - APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427,DRC2001-00714. 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. • DRC AGENDA April 16, 2002 Page 2 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 April 11, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic C ter Drive ancho Cucamonga. u • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Warren Morelion April 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00589- WAYNE CAREY - A request to construct two 6,992 square foot multi-tenant industrial buildings on 1.06 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side Maple Place, approximately 700 feet north of Arrow Route - APN: 208-352-45 & 46. Related file: DRC2001-00360. Design Parameters: The site is vacant and slopes southerly at approximately 3 percent. The site is surrounded by vacant land to the west and industrial development to the north, south, and east. A railroad spur exists just southeast of the site. The project consists of two 6,992 square foot industrial buildings that front on to Maple Place. The buildings are rectangular in shape with office space in the front, and warehouse space and truck loading in the rear. The office space consists of approximately 31 percent of the building's square footage. Each building has a 20-foot by 20-foot lunch/break area located near the center drive aisle. Twenty-eight parking spaces are proposed for the project. The buildings are designed with two primary building materials. The buildings are made of a two-tone concrete plaster material with asplit-face block veneer accent treatment. The split-face veneer is used on all four sides of the buildings (incorrectly labeled on Elevations as "brick veneer"). A metal cap is proposed on top of the buildings' parapets. The front of each parapet has been designed with rectangle sign area pop-outs above each unit. • 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 Committee should determine whether the building materials, in combination with the design, achieve the "high-quality architecture" goals of the Industrial Park District. The applicant isproposingtwo-tone concrete plaster (i.e., stucco) and split-face block veneer as primary materials. City design standards do not consider stucco as a primary material for industrial development. The primary materials allowed are concrete, sandblasted concrete, textured block, brick, granite, marble, and similar materials as approved by the Design Review Committee. The site is surrounded by existing industrial development that has primarily been built with tilt-up concrete. To be consistent with existing development in the area, and to help create a complementary industrial look, the proposed buildings should be designed using atilt-up concrete design. 2. The project does not comply with City parking standards as amulti-tenant building with speculative users in mind. As proposed, the site is parked at 1 space for every 250 square feet of office space and 1 space for every 1,000 square feet of warehouse. The total number of parking spaces provided is 28. Because the project is amulti-tenant building with office space less than 35 percent of the total floor area, the Development Code (Section 17.12.040.C.1),requires the site to be parked at 1 space for every 400 square feet. Therefore, the total number of parking spaces required for the project is 35 based on the aforementioned section. This is a technical Code requirement that will be addressed by the • Technical Review Committee, and is mentioned for your information only; however would greatly affect the site plan layout. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00589 - WAYNE CAREY April 16, 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 6-foot block wall that is proposed on the west property line meets the City height standard; however, two industrial buildings (SUBTPM15731/DRC2001-00714) are proposed to the west of the proposed project that may require a differenUtaller wall. To eliminate the possibility of creating a double wall condition in the future, suggest contacting the developer to the west to discuss creating one wall on the property line that can satisfy both users. 2. Provide enough room to allow access for maintenance purposes between building A and existing building to the north. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Provide a table(s) and chairs or benches in outdoor employee eating areas. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the project and return for further Design Review Committee review. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Staff Planner Warren Morelion n -J DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Warren Morelion April 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-0071 4-REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TEhII•ATNE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, DRC2001-00714. Background: On January 15, 2002, the Design Review Committee reviewed the project and asked that it be redesigned (see attached minutes). The Committee felt that the proposed architecture did not represent a good design for the area. The Committee asked that more glass be added to the buildings to give them an office appearance, similar to existing development in the area. The Committee also felt that the project is in a visibly prominent location (southeast corner of W hite Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue) and should be designed accordingly. Design Parameters: The applicant has revised the project and submitted a new architectural design. The new design has increased the amount of glass used on the buildings' offices and • portions of the warehouses facing W hite Oak and Elm Avenues. The new design incorporates glass windows at a 45-degree angle on the building corners, and adds windows to the east elevation of Building One and north elevation of Building Two. The new windows on the building facing White Oak and Elm Avenues have been designed to decrease in size the further they get from the offices. Sandblasting is proposed as a second primary material around the lower portion of the buildings. The building layouts and construction materials have not changed from the original proposal at the January 15, 2002, Committee meeting, except for the removal of the tilt-up arcade panels in front of the building offices. 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: To increase the building articulation, keep the decorative tilt-up arcade panels that were proposed on the project's original design. Add some additional sandblasting treatment to the new building designs. Also, sandblasting should be used on all sides and located high enough on the buildings to be visible from public view. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: • 1. Increase the size of the new spandrel windows proposed on the building warehouses so they are the same size and shape as the office windows. All windows should be spaced and located to look uniform. r 1 U n U DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00714 & SUBTPM15731 April 16, 2002 Page 2 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD. 2. Provide additional windows on the east elevation of Building One. The windows only need to be provided where they are visible from the street. The windows should be the same size and shape as the office windows. 3. Provide additional second floor windows on the north elevation of Building Two. The windows should only need to be provided where they are visible from the street. Also, provide first floor windows on the portion of the warehouse that faces White Oak Avenue (west elevation). All windows should be the same size and shape as the office windows. ,Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the project and return to the Design Review Committee as a consent calendar item. Attachment' Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Warren Morelion • .~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:20 p.m. Warren Morelion January 15, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-0071 4-REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD -The development of two industrial buildings totaling 45,721 square feet on 2.95 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, SUBTPM 15731. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD-The subdivision of 2.95 acres of land into two parcels in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue -APN: 208-352-42. Related files: DRC2001-00427, DRC2001-00714. Desion Parameters: The site is vacant and slopes southerly at approximately 2 percent. The site is bordered on the north, west, and southeast by vacant land. The site is bordered on the south and northeast by existing industrial park development. The applicant is proposing to divide the 2.95 site into two parcels. Parcel 1 will be located on the southeast corner of W hite Oak and Elm Avenues. Parcel 2 will be located south of Parcel 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a 25,620 square foot office/warehouse building on Parcel 1 and a 20,101 square foot office/warehouse building on Parcel 2. The project is designed to have both buildings fronting W hite Oak Avenue. Truck parking and loading areas are located in the rear of the project away from public view. The parking and loading areas are screened by an 8-foot high • wrought iron fence with mesh backing. Access into the site is from White Oak and EIm Avenues. The buildings are designed with two primary building materials. Each building will be made of painted tilt-up concrete with sandblasting added as an accent on the office and warehouse portions of the buildings. The project will also incorporate vision glass on the offices and warehouses. Decorative steel tube vine towers are proposed along the outside of the buildings. 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. Building One is located on the corner of White Oak and Elm Avenues. To avoid large expanses of blank walls at this visibly prominent location, provide articulation to the north and west building planes. Suggest enhancing the design by adding additional sandblasting treatment to the walls, and by enlarging the size of the decorative steel tube vine towers. Also suggest adding additional decorative tilt-up arcade panels on the north side and northwest corner of the building. 2. Add some additional sandblasting treatment on the office and warehouse portion of the buildings. The sandblasting treatment should be located high enough on the buildings to be visually prevalent. Revise the sandblasting design on the screen walls to match the buildings. 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 berming in the front landscape setback. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00714, AND SUBTPM15731 -REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD. • January 15, 2002 Page 2 2. Provide a 5-foot minimum landscape planter along the east and south sides of the building perimeters. Included in the building perimeters are the tilt-up guard walls next to the truck loading areas. Add trees to planters. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Replace the chain link fence and gate between the two buildings with wrought iron or other decorative material. 2. Replace all striped "no parking areas" in the rear parking lot with landscape planters. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the above-mentioned conditions. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Present: Warren Morelion • The Committee reviewed the project and asked that it be restudied and redesigned in light of the above-mentioned major design issues. The Committee felt the proposed architecture did not represent a good design for the area. The Committee asked that the project be designed with more of an office appearance similar to existing development in the area. The Committee also felt that the project is in a visible prominent location (southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue) and should be designed accordingly. The applicant agreed to revise the project and come back at a later date. u DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA • Committee Members:_ -Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong John Mannerino 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. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001- 00439 - LIFEWAY CHURCH -The development of a new church facility of approximately 41,300 square feet to include a sanctuary, educational facilities, a gymnasium, administrative offices, and storage on 5.03 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acres) located at the southeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and Calle del Prado - APN: 208-921-36. Related file: DRC2001-00444. , 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. 7:10 p.m (Alan) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00719 - HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for the proposed construction of two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings of 27,288 and 21,973 square feet on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed buildings will be used for storage and distribution, which is consistent with permitted uses in the General Industrial District, Subarea 14. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: SUBTPM15790. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -A proposed tentative parcel map consisting of two lots of 1.292 and 1.000 acres on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed subdivision will designate the center driveway as an easement, granting access to truck docks for both properties. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: DRC2001-00719. • DRC AGENDA April 2, 2002 Page 2 • 7:20 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00065 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to construct a fire station on 1.08 acres of land located in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15802, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPSUBTPM15802 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DEPARTMENT - A request to subdivide 4.24 acres of land in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) into four parcels (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station) located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. 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 u CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury April 2, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ANCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001-00439-LIFEWAY CHURCH -The development of a new church facility of approximately 41,300 square feet to include a sanctuary, educational facilities, a gymnasium, administrative offices, and storage on 5.03 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acres) located at the southeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and Calle del Prado - APN: 208-921-36. Related file: DRC2001-00444. Design Review Committee Action March 5, 2002: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee directed the applicant to add the following: The Committee supported the requested 45-foot building height variance and stated that it would be acceptable based on the reason that the increase height would only apply to a small portion of the building (at the northwest corner), and the angle of the roof would be characteristic with that of a church. 2. The Committee identified that the proposed architectural style of the church may not be consistent with the surrounding single-family neighborhood, but felt that added stacked stone elements, variation of the roof file color, additional landscaping, and modification of the building colors would soften the appearance of the building and make it more compatible to the immediate area. Incorporate a second building material such as brick or cultured stone to add warmth to the proposed buildings. 4. Darken the proposed roof file color (at a minimum a shade darker in brown, rather than the proposed reddish/orange color). 5. Increase the proposed reveal expansions on building face to minimum of 3 to 4 inches. 6. Incorporate 30-inch by 30-inch pilasters into tubular steel fence consistent with materials used on the walls and buildings. 7. Proposed parking lot retaining walls shall be constructed with decorative materials. Incorporate mural type theme on the large wall face surface, particularly at the courtyard plaza area. Design Review Committee Action March 19. 2002: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee reviewed the revised plans at the meeting and recommended the applicant add the following design items and submit revised plans for review at the next meeting under Consent Calendar review: DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00439 - LIFEWAY CHURCH April 2, 2002 • Page 2 Modify the east parking lotto add more landscape planter islands and/or widen the concrete finger islands to allow landscape area. 2. Provide additional landscaping (trees and shrubs) along the south property line between the proposed drive approach and the identified single-family residences. 3. Add stacked stone treatment to the center of the proposed cross-tower element. 4. Add stacked stone pilasters to the bottom portion of the parking lot retaining walls, and maintain a constant vertical height for the stucco portion. 5. Complete full width street improvement along Calle del Prado at the time of the phased development for the gymnasium or the classroom. 6. Future development should include the use of stacked stone for compatibility with the church. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING FOR APRIL 2. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to the Major and Secondary Issues contained in the staff comments. The Committee also added the following recommendation: 1. The applicant shall include a landscape planter in place of proposed hardscape at the top of the north retaining wall located in the east parking lot. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Alan Warren April 2, 2002 , ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00719 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for the proposed construction of two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings of 27,288 and 21,973 square feet on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed buildings will be used for storage and distribution, which is consistent with permitted uses in the General Industrial District, Subarea 14. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: SUBTPM15790. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. - A proposed tentative parcel map consisting of two lots of 1.292 and 1.000 acres on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed subdivision will designate the center driveway as an easement, granting access to truck docks for both properties. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: DRC2001-00719. Design Parameters: The site is close to the east side of the I-15 Freeway and therefore visible from the moderately elevated road surface. The line of sight studies show that the roof top equipment should not be visible from the freeway. The truck loading docks are at the rear of each building and therefore not visible from the street or freeway. This presents a favorable view of the development. The property to the south is developed with a similar size industrial building and a vacant site borders the lot's north property line. To the east is the recently approved public storage facility. • Accompanying the design review, an application to subdivide the site into two parcels, each with a building has been submitted. The dividing property line is to be between the buildings with a shared common easement driveway to the rear. 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 architecture embellishments are in keeping with similar styles of recent industrial building approvals. In addition to the glazed office portion, the plans call a standard smooth concrete finish with major portions of the office frontage having heavy sandblasted finish. Staff believes the use of these proposed materials, along with the proposed colors, is generally compliant with the policy of requiring at least two primary building materials. 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 Landscape Plan proposes four triangular planters (with vines) along the rear property line. Staff believes that the number should be increased to one planter per 3 parking spaces (for a total of ten) between the side property line planters and be planted with trees instead of vines. This would provide adequate shade for parking lot and a significant line of trees rising above the buildings along the rear of the site. Staff also suggests that Eucalyptus citridora would be a good tree in this area, with a fast growth rate, to provide a picturesque . tree line above the buildings. 2. Any security wall along the rear parking area should match the building finish or be a decorative fehce (tubular steel, wrought iron, etc.). DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00719 & SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. April 2, 2002 • Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Screen trash enclosures, ground-mounted equipment and utilities from public view. 2. Paint roll-up doors and service doors to blend-in with main building colors. 3. Architectural details can introduce accent colors; however, avoid too many bright colors, which overpower the building. 4. Provide one tree per every 3 parking stalls in parking lot. 5. Provide dense landscaping to screen unattractive views and features, such as parking lots, loading, and storage areas, trash enclosures, freeway structures, utility equipment (i.e., transformers, meters, backflow valves), and air conditioning units. Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee approve the Design Review and the accompanying Tentative Parcel Map, with the recommendations listed in this report, and that they be forwarded to the Planning Commission . Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Alan Warren The Committee recommended approval subject to the Secondary and Policy Issues contained in the staff comments. The Committee acknowledged that the planting of trees along the rear property line is contingent on authorization to do so within the existing Edison easement. n U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury April 2, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00065 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to construct a fire station on 1.08 acres of land located in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15802, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15802 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DEPARTMENT - A request to subdivide 4.24 acres of land in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) into four parcels (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station) located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. Design Parameters: The site is located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. The site of the proposed fire station is 1.08 acres and squared-shaped. It is bounded by East Avenue on the east and extends 180 feet to the west; it is over 240 feet north of 23rd Street and extends north another 240 feet. The site is currently a lemon grove and is relatively flat, typically draining toward the south. Eucalyptus tree windbreaks are near the north, south and east boundaries of the property. Lemon groves border the site on the west, with asingle-family residence further to the west. Land to the north and east has been approved for residential subdivision as Tentative Tracts SUBTT16113 and 16114 respectively, however, the properties are • currently undeveloped. The parcel map proposes subdivision into four lots (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station). The three residential lots will take access through the approved subdivision to the north. The fire station will take access off of East Avenue and will house four personnel and three engine bays. A small conference room is provided as a public meeting room. Eight on-site stalls are dedicated for visitor parking. Drainage is provided within the site.The proposed fire station building will be self sufficient with independent access, parking and utility services. Finish materials for the proposed building exterior include exterior plaster texture, wood outriggers, posts and fascia, cultured stone wainscot with apre-cast concrete cap, and a concrete file roof. 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: Replace the proposed cultured stone wainscot with real river rock consistent with the Etiwanda Specific Plan design guidelines. 2. Follow the East Avenue streetscape treatment in Etiwanda Specific Plan Figures 5-28 and 5-28A, as much as practical, such as using river rock planter walls and pilasters. 3. Replace existing Eucalyptus windrows with Spotted Gum Eucalyptus per Etiwanda Specific • Plan Section 5.41. In addition, replace the proposed Magnolia Grandiflora'Majestic Beauty' species with Red Gum Eucalyptus planted 30 feet on center per Figure 5-41 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. • DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2002-00065 SUBTPM15802 - CITY OF RC FIRE DEPT. April 2, 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: Reduce proposed turf areas per Xeriscape principles, by using river rock fields. C 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. Desinn Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee recommended approval subject to the Major and Secondary Issues contained in the staff comments. The Committee also added the following recommendation, and modified the identified Secondary Issue as follows: Recommendation: The proposed rafter tail beams shall be of substantial size for character and proportion to the proposed building. Secondary Issue: Landscape shall comply with Xeriscape principles, with turf in front and ground cover along perimeter subject to the review and approval of the City Planner. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • APRIL 2, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Res Ily s Brad Buller Secretary • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA • Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong John Mannerino 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. 7:00 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001- 00439 - LIFEWAY CHURCH -The development of a new church facility of approximately 41,300 square feet to include a sanctuary, educational facilities, a gymnasium, administrative offices, and storage on 5.03 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acres) located at the southeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and Calle del Prado - APN: 208-921-36. Related file: DRC2001-00444. 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. 7:10 p.m. (Alan) ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENTREVIEWDRC2001-00719 - HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for the proposed construction of two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings of 27,288 and 21,973 square feet on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed buildings will be used for storage and distribution, which is consistent with permitted uses in the General Industrial District, Subarea 14. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: SUBTPM15790. ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -A proposed tentative parcel map consisting of two lots of 1.292 and 1.000 acres on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed subdivision will designate the center drivewayas an easement, granting access to truck docks for both properties. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: DRC2001-00719. • DRC AGENDA April 2, 2002 Page 2 7:20 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002- 00065 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to construct a fire station on 1.08 acres of land located in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15802, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15802 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DEPARTMENT - A request to subdivide 4.24 acres of land in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) into four parcels (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station) located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. 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 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 28, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Ce er Drive, cho Cucamonga. C~f.J.AA ~~,. oy CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Kirt Coury April 2, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001-00439-LIFEWAY CHURCH -The development of a new church facility of approximately 41,300 square feet to include a sanctuary, educational facilities, a gymnasium, administrative offices, and storage on 5.03 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acres) located at the southeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and Calle del Prado - APN: 208-921-36. Related file: DRC2001-00444. Design Review Committee Action March 5, 2002: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee directed the applicant to add the following: The Committee supported the requested 45-foot building height variance and stated that it would be acceptable based on the reason that the increase height would only apply to a small portion of the building (at the northwest corner), and the angle of the roof would be characteristic with that of a church. 2. The Committee identified that the proposed architectural style of the church may not be • consistent with the surrounding single-family neighborhood, but felt that added stacked stone elements, variation of the roof file color, additional landscaping, and modification of the building colors would soften the appearance of the building and make it more compatible to the immediate area. 3. Incorporate a second building material such as brick or cultured stone to add warmth to the proposed buildings. 4. Darken the proposed roof file color (at a minimum a shade darker in brown, rather than the proposed reddish/orange color). 5. Increase the proposed reveal expansions on building face to minimum of 3 to 4 inches. 6. Incorporate 30-inch by 30-inch pilasters into tubular steel fence consistent with materials used on the walls and buildings. 7. Proposed parking lot retaining walls shall be constructed with decorative materials. Incorporate mural type theme on the large wall face surface, particularly at the courtyard plaza area. Design Review Committee Action March 19. 2002: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Kirt Coury • The Committee reviewed the revised plans at the meeting and recommended the applicant add the following design items and submit revised plans for review at the next meeting under Consent Calendar review: DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00439- LIFEWAY CHURCH April 2, 2002 • Page 2 , Modify the east parking lotto add more landscape planter islands and/or widen the concrete finger islands to allow landscape area. 2. Provide additional landscaping (trees and shrubs) along the south property line between the proposed drive approach and the identified single-family residences. 3. Add stacked stone treatment to the center of the proposed cross tower element. 4. Add stacked stone pilasters to the bottom portion of the parking lot retaining walls, and maintain a constant vertical height for the stucco portion. 5. Complete full width street improvement along Calle del Prado at the time of the phased development for the gymnasium or the classroom. 6. Future development should include the use of stacked stone for compatibility with the church. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING FOR APRIL 2. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury r~ U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Alan Warren April 2, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00719 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. -The review of detailed site plan and building elevations for the proposed construction of two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings of 27,288 and 21,973 square feet on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Ihdustrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed buildings will be used for storage and distribution, which is consistent with permitted uses in the General Industrial District, Subarea 14. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: SUBTPM15790. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. - A proposed tentative parcel map consisting of two lots of 1.292 and 1.000 acres on a 2.3 acre site, within Subarea 14 of the Industrial District on the east side of the southern terminus of Hyssop Drive, east of the I-15 Freeway. The proposed subdivision will designate the center driveway as an easement, granting access to truck docks for both properties. APN: 229-331-01. Related file: DRC2001-00719. Design Parameters: The site is close to the east side of the I-15 Freeway and therefore visible from the moderately elevated road surface. The line of sight studies show that the roof top equipment should not be visible from the freeway. The truck loading docks are at the rear of each building and therefore not visible from the street or freeway. This presents a favorable view of the development. The property to the south is developed with a similar size industrial building and a vacant site borders the lot's north property line. To the east is the recently approved public storage facility. • Accompanying the design review, an application to subdivide the site into two parcels, each with a building has been submitted. The dividing property line is to be between the buildings with a shared common easement driveway to the rear. 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 architecture embellishments are in keeping with similar styles of recent industrial building approvals. In addition to the glazed office portion, the plans call a standard smooth concrete finish with major portions of the office frontage having heavy sandblasted finish. Staff believes the use of these proposed materials, along with the proposed colors, is generally compliant with the policy of requiring at least two primary building materials. 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 Landscape Plan proposes four triangular planters (with vines) along the rear property line. Staff believes that the number should be increased to one planter per 3 parking spaces (for a total of ten) between the side property line planters and be planted with trees instead of vines. This would provide adequate shade for parking lot and a significant line of trees rising above the buildings along the rear of the site. Staff also suggests that Eucalyptus citridora would be a good tree in this area, with a fast growth rate, to provide a picturesque • tree line above the buildings. 2. Any security wall along the rear parking area should match the building finish or be a decorative fence (tubular steel, wrought iron, etc.). DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00719 & SUBTPM15790 -HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC. April 2, 2002 • Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Screen trash enclosures, ground-mounted equipment and utilities from public view. 2. Paint roll-up doors and service doors to blend-in with main building colors. 3. Architectural details can introduce accent colors; however, avoid too many bright colors, which overpower the building. 4. Provide one tree per every 3 parking stalls in parking lot. 5. Provide dense landscaping to screen unattractive views and features, such as parking lots, loading, and storage areas, trash enclosures, freeway structures, utility equipment (i.e., transformers, meters, backflow valves), and air conditioning units. Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee approve the Design Review and the accompanying Tentative Parcel Map, with the recommendations listed in this report, and that they be forwarded to the Planning Commission . Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Staff Planner: Alan Warren • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury April 2, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2002-00065 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A request to construct a fire station on 1.08 acres of land located in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15802, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15802 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DEPARTMENT - A request to subdivide 4.24 acres of land in the Estate Residential District (1 dwelling unit per acre) into four parcels (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station) located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. APN: 225-122-63. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066. Design Parameters: The site is located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street at 5844 East Avenue. The site of the proposed fire station is 1.08 acres and squared-shaped. It is bounded by East Avenue on the east and extends 180 feet to the west; it is over 240 feet north of 23rd Street and extends north another 240 feet. The site is currently a lemon grove and is relatively flat, typically draining toward the south. Eucalyptus tree windbreaks are near the north, south and east boundaries of the property. Lemon groves border the site on the west, with asingle-family residence further to the west. Land to the north and east has been approved for residential subdivision as Tentative Tracts SUBTT16113 and 16114 respectively, however, the properties are • currently undeveloped. The parcel map proposes subdivision into four lots (three parcels for single-family residential development and one parcel to be dedicated for a fire station). The three residential lots will take access through the approved subdivision to the north. The fire station will take access off of East Avenue and will house four personnel and three engine bays. A small conference room is provided as a public meeting room. Eight on-site stalls are dedicated for visitor parking. Drainage is provided within the site.The proposed fire station building will be self sufficient with independent access, parking and utility services. Finish materials for the proposed building exterior include exterior plaster texture, wood outriggers, posts and fascia, cultured stone wainscot with apre-cast concrete cap, and a concrete file roof. 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: Replace the proposed cultured stone wainscot with real river rock consistent with the Etiwanda Specific Plan design guidelines. 2. Follow the East Avenue streetscap'e treatment in Etiwanda Specific Plan Figures 5-28 and 5-28A, as much as practical, such as using river rock planter walls and pilasters. 3. Replace existing Eucalyptus windrows with Spotted Gum Eucalyptus per Etiwanda Specific • Plan Section 5.41. In addition, replace the proposed Magnolia Grandiflora'Majestic Beauty species with Red Gum Eucalyptus planted 30 feet on center per Figure 5-41 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. u DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2002-00065 April 2, 2002 Page 2 SUBTPM15802 -CITY OF RC FIRE DEPT. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Reduce proposed turf areas per Xeriscape principles, by using river rock fields. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with incorporation of the identified modifications. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury •