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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/02/19 - Agenda PacketDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES • TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Alternates: Peter Tolstoy CONSENT CALENDAR Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Rich Macias John Mannerino 7:00 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENTREVIEWDRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES-The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential Zone (2 to 4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street - APN: 202-021-37. 7:10 p.m. (Tom) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00669-MASTERCRAFTHOMES-Adesign review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for Tract 13527, consisting of 45 single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located west of Etiwanda Avenue and north of Wilson Avenue -APN: 225-071-68. • 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. 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. 7:20 p.m. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001- 00638 - PRP INVESTORS -the proposed development of a 57,451 square foot grocery supermarket and 25,000 square feet of retail shops on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, and a 3,522 square foot fast food restaurant and site plan approval fora 3,600 square foot gasoline service station including a convenience market store and adrive-thru car wash on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, on 12.59 acres of land in the Village commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan -APN: 1089-021-09 and 10. Related file: SUBTPM15781 and Preliminary Review DRC2001-00364. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Emily W imer February 19, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00588- HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential Zone (2 to 4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street - APN: 202-021-37. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING Design Review Committee Action: Members present: Larry McNiel, John Mannerino, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Design Review Committee conceptually approved the project subject to the revisions presented at the meeting. One outstanding condition was that the courtyard area be revised and expanded with a low planter to illustrate the useable area. This revision will be presented to the Planning Commission. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS Consent Calendar 7:10 p.m. Tom Grahn February 19, 2002 DRC2001-00669: A design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for Tract 13527, consisting of 45 single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located west of Etiwanda Avenue and north of W ilson Avenue -APN: 225-071-68. Design Parameters: The project was initially approved as Tract 13527, which provided for the subdivision of 88 acres into 252 single-family lots. Prior to tract recordation and design review, Tract 13527 was divided into smaller tracts (e.g., Tracts 13527, 14379, 14380, 14381, and 14382). Tracts 14380, 14381, and 14382 were developed by Mastercraft Homes (Tract 14382 is currently under construction). Tract 14379 was developed by Centex Homes. The architectural designs of the proposed project were used on the adjacent tracts developed by the applicant, and were previously reviewed by the Design Review Committee and subsequently approved by the Planning Commission. These approvals include DR96-27, DR98-11, DR99-03, and DR00-75. The current project will utilize the floor plans and various elevations previously approved for the different design review applications. The design includes both single- and two- storyunits, front-on and side-on garage options, and reverse footprints of all units. The floor plans range in size from 2,280 to 4,143 square feet. The floor plans have three elevations each that were designed to reflect the architectural styles of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan and include: Ranch, Bungalow, San Juan, Santa Barbara, and Country. • Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of DRC2001-00669. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, John Mannerino, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Tom Grahn The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval. C~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:20 p.m. Doug Fenn February 19, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001-00638 - PRP INVESTORS -the proposed development of a 57,451 square foot grocery supermarket and 25,000 square feet of retail shops on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, and a 3,522 square foot fast food restaurant and site plan approval fora 3,600 square foot gasoline service station including a convenience market store and adrive-thru carwash on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, on 12.59 acres of land in the Village commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan - APN: 1089-021-09 and 10. Related file: SUBTPM15781 and Preliminary Review DRC2001-00364. Site and Surrounding Land Use Parameters: The project site is situated immediately south of the eastbound off-ramps for the I-210 freeway, on the west side of Day Creek Boulevard. Highland Avenue bisects the project site creating separate north and south segments of the project. The I-210 freeway has opened for public use between Day Creek Boulevard and Sierra Avenue in Fontana, and the freeway segment west of the site is expected to be open in 2002-03. Single-family development has occurred east of Day Creek Boulevard, and immediately south of the project site. West of the project site is a utility corridor containing the Southern California Edison transmission power line, the Day Creek Flood Control Channel, and the Lower Day Creek Flood Control Basin. The project site has been completely mass-graded due to the construction of the existing subdivision to the south and the I-210 freeway ramps and realignment of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard. Extensive fill dirt has been added to the site, south of Highland Avenue, overthe • past five years; hence, the site is approximately 25-feet above grade near the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard. The remainder of the site slopes gradually toward the southeast at approximately 3 percent grade. The existing single-family homes along the south boundary are set approximately 16-feet lower in elevation than the proposed project. An existing 6-foot masonry wall forms the south boundary of the project site. Design Parameters: The Victoria Community Plan requires the following setbacks for commercial land uses page 156: Buildin Setback behind R/W Parkin Setback behind R/W Da Creek Boulevard 20 feet 80 feet min. ro osed 10 feet 45 feet min. ro osed Hi hland Avenue 20 feet 55 feet min. ro osed 10 feet 7.5 feet ro osed The Mediterranean architectural style features stacked stone, stucco veneer, various earth toned color scheme and file roofs). Architectural elements include tower features, arches, reveals, recesses, pop-outs, trelliswork, arches, and awnings (in some cases these elements need to be strengthened). The entire project has been designed with pedestrian pathways and an enhanced plaza area between the two retail freestanding buildings. The project has also been richly landscaped at entryways and at the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue (in general conformance with the Regional City Gateways) to beautify and soften the project. 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: Ralphs -Provide stronger 360-dgree architectural to include the following: DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638-PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 • Page 2 a. The tower element at the northeast corner of the building must also be provided at the northwest, southwest, and southeast corners of the building. b. Stronger architecture needed along north and west elevations, which will be very prominent tofreewaytraffic. Examples include: tower elements, varying parapet height, file roof elements, cornice, and arched columns. c. Extend the arched detail including the stack stone base, along the north elevation. d. Continue the cornice along the entire rear elevation. e. Extend trellis treatment with column stack stone base to the tower elements along the east (front) elevation. f. Landscape planters/boxes should be located in front of the building and large enough (36 square feet) to accommodate trees. g. Number of wall signs exceeds that allowed by Sign Ordinance. Delete Ralphs wall sign on secondary towers. Sign Ordinance permits a maximum combination of three wall and monument signs per business, including one wall sign per building face. Therefore, assuming Ralphs will have their sign on both street frontage monument signs, only one wall sign is allowed. • 2. Highland Avenue Parking Setback -The proposed 7.5 foot setback, behind sidewalk, along north side does not comply with the 10-foot minimum required by Victoria Community Plan for commercial land uses; therefore, a Variance is required Qustification would be unique development constraints imposed by small parcel size and awkward triangular shape). 3. Shops 2 and 3 -Provide additional glass at the corners of, and spandrel glass along the facade of the two freestanding buildings which front along Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue. 4. Gas Station -Provide insets with diagonal metal reveals (similar to Shops 2 and 3) to eliminate blank stucco walls on south, east and west elevations. Provide higher stacked stone element at the ingress and egress of the car wash. The support shroud for the canopy will look better with stacked stone, instead of a stucco finish. Add reveals in stucco to match pattern used throughout center. "Car wash entry" sign should be reduced in size from 18 inches to 9 inches, which would still be readable from up to 400 feet away (entrance is only 30 feet away). Delete "car wash exit" sign because it is unnecessary. Provide a decorative screen wall along freeway off-ramp. 5. McDonalds - Redesign to match architectural details of shopping center, including stacked stone wainscot, battered columns at main entry tower, cornice shape/size, 4:12 roof pitch. Because of the proximity of the I-210 freeway off-ramp, additional enhancement is needed along the drive-thru lane side of the building. Instead of using trellis overthedrive-thru lane, extend the building facade out to screen the queued vehicles. Provide a decorative wall along freeway off-ramp to screen drive-thru lane. Provide enhanced paving for accessible path of travel as used elsewhere in center. • DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638- PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 Page 3 6. Regional City Gateway at Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue: Provide the following missing elements on both corners per City's Master Plan (Exhibit "B"): 1) City identification monument sign with "City of Rancho Cucamonga" as exclusive text, 2) arUsculpture center piece, 3) multi-level design, including terraced planters of river rockwalls, 4) overhead metal trellis with radius block columns, and 5) benches. Also, staff recommends at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue, that a "stream" water feature be provided, which starts at the top of the plaza area and cascades (using river rock and such) down the slope terminating at the art piece.. A water feature such as this, will function as art, and will be an aesthetic statement that will anchor the corner well as the center. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The pedestrian access way that channels primary pedestrian foot traffic to the Ralphs entrance, should provide unencumbered access. The proposed trees block pedestrian access, and the trees should flank the pathway instead of being centered in the pathway. The pathway should be flanked with landscaping such as grass, shrubs and/or ground cover (similar to the Ralphs center at Baseline Road and Haven Avenue). To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to increase the overall width to 10 feet. n U • 2. Relocate pedestrian access to provide a more direct path from the northeast corner of Shops 1 to Shops 3 by taking through parking lot in like that described in Secondary Issue #1 above. 3. Provide additional trees along fronts of Ralphs, Shops 1, Shops 3, and McDonalds. 4. Provide intensive climbing vines (with appropriate irrigation) to cover unarticulated building walls and freestanding walls. 5. Provide wider and enhanced textured entryways throughout the project. 6. Provide a shade trellis around the plaza area, between the two retail buildings. 7. Increase the reveal(s) expansion on building(s) face to a minimum of 2 inches. 8. Incorporate as much landscaping as possible around the buildings. 9. Landscaping is needed along the west property line adjacent to the truck access behind the Ralphs building. 10. Unless cart storage is to be handled inside of the Ralphs grocery store, provide a cart corral along the front of the building with a decorative wall to completely conceal the stores carts. 11. Freeway Oriented Signs -Although none are shown on plans, staff has received inquiries about freestanding signs along the new freeway. The Sign Ordinance prohibits freeway oriented signs except within regional shopping centers; whereas, this is a neighborhood shopping center. Amendment to Sign Ordinance would have to be initiated by the Planning Commission or City Council. 12. Shops W all Signs -Reduce tenant wall signs from 24-inch to 18-inch because buildings are closer to street, a smaller sign is adequate. An 18-inch sign is readable from up to 750 feet. DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638-PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 • Page 4 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All lighting, including parking lot light standards, wall-mounted lighting, and any security lighting shall be designed to completely shield glare from surrounding residential development and public streets. 2. A bus shelter will be required as a condition of approval. The design guidelines that are now pending completion should include provisions for bus shelter design to be compatible with approved architecture and material (i.e., use of stack stone). 3. No outdoor storage, including container storage, shall be permitted. 4. No outdoor display of merchandise shall be permitted, except as may be approved through a Temporary Use Permit. 5. Provide a double doorfoyer design forthe retail entryways to mitigate seasonal high winds. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee for further review. Attachments • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, John Mannerino, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee reviewed the project and directed the applicant to revise the development plans and address the identified issues listed in the staff report. The applicant agreed. The Committee directed the applicant to submit revised plans at the next available Design Review Committee meeting. r~ U ~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS y FEBRUARY 19, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, B Iler c etary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING REVISED AGENDA (2-12-02) TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2002 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential Zone (2 to 4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street - APN: 202-021-37. 7:10 p.m. (Tom) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00669-MASTERCRAFTHOMES-A design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for Tract 13527, consisting of 45 single-family lots in the low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre) of • the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located west of Etiwanda Avenue and north of Wilson Avenue -APN: 225-071-68. 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. 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. 7:20 p.m. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001- 00638 - PRP INVESTORS -the proposed development of a 57,451 square foot grocery supermarket and 25,000 square feet of retail shops on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, and a 3,522 square foot fast food restaurant and site plan approval fora 3,600 square foot gasoline service station including a convenience market store and adrive-thru car wash on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, on 12.59 acres of land in the Village commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan -APN: 1089-021-09 and 10. Related file: SUBTPM15781 and Preliminary Review DRC2001-00364. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. • ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 14, 2002, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic enter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. t • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Emily W imer February 19, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00588- HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential Zone (2 to 4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street-APN: 202-021-37. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING Design Review Committee Action: Members present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS Consent Calendar 7:10 p.m. Tom Grahn February 19, 2002 • DRC2001-00669: A design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for Tract 13527, consisting of 45single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located west of Etiwanda Avenue and north of W ilson Avenue -APN: 225-071-68. Design Parameters: The project was initially approved as Tract 13527, which provided for the subdivision of 88 acres into 252 single-family lots. Prior to tract recordation and design review, Tract 13527 was divided into smaller tracts (e.g., Tracts 13527, 14379, 14380, 14381, and 14382). Tracts 14380, 14381, and 14382 were developed by Mastercraft Homes (Tract 14382 is currently under construction). Tract 14379 was developed by Centex Homes. The architectural designs of the proposed project were used on the adjacent tracts developed by the applicant, and were previously reviewed by the Design Review Committee and subsequently approved by the Planning Commission. These approvals include DR96-27, DR98-11, DR99-03, and DR00-75. The current project will utilize the floor plans and various elevations previously approved for the different design review applications. The design includes both single- and two- storyunits, front-on and side-on garage options, and reverse footprints of all units. The floor plans range in size from 2,280 to 4,143 square feet. The floor plans have three elevations each that were designed to reflect the architectural styles of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan and include: Ranch, Bungalow, San Juan, Santa Barbara, and Country. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of DRC2001-00669. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Tom Grahn • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Doug Fenn February 19, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2001-00638 - PRP INVESTORS -the proposed development of a 57,451 square foot grocery supermarket and 25,000 square feet of retail shops on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, and a 3,522 square foot fast food restaurant and site plan approval fora 3,600 square foot gasoline service station including a convenience market store and adrive-thru car wash on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, on 12.59 acres of land in the Village commercial District of the Victoria Community Plan - APN: 1089-021-09 and 10. Related file: SUBTPM15781 and Preliminary Review DRC2001-00364. Site and Surrounding Land Use Parameters: The project site is situated immediately south of the eastbound off-ramps for the I-210 freeway, on the west side of Day Creek Boulevard. Highland Avenue bisects the project site creating separate north and south segments of the project. The I-210 freeway has opened for public use between Day Creek Boulevard and Sierra Avenue in Fontana, and the freeway segment west of the site is expected to be open in 2002-03. Single-family development has occurred east of Day Creek Boulevard, and immediately south of the project site. West of the project site is a utility corridor containing the Southern California Edison transmission power line, the Day Creek Flood Control Channel, and the Lower Day Creek Flood Control Basin. The project site has been completely mass-graded due to the construction of the existing subdivision to the south and the I-210 freeway ramps and realignment of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard. Extensive fill dirt has been added to the site, south of Highland Avenue, over the • past five years; hence, the site is approximately 25-feet above grade near the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard. The remainder of the site slopes gradually toward the southeast at approximately 3 percent grade. The existing single-family homes along the south boundary are set approximately 16-feet lower in elevation than the proposed project. An existing 6-foot masonry wall forms the south boundary of the project site. Design Parameters: The Victoria Community Plan requires the following setbacks for commercial land uses page 156: Buildin Setback behind R/W Parkin Setback behind R/W Da Creek Boulevard 20 feet 80 feet min. ro osed 10 feet 45 feet min. ro osed Hi hland Avenue 20 feet 55 feet min. ro osed 10 feet 7.5 feet ro osed The Mediterranean architectural style features stacked stone, stucco veneer, various earth toned color scheme and the roofs). Architectural elements include tower features, arches, reveals, recesses, pop-outs, trelliswork, arches, and awnings (in some cases these elements need to be strengthened). The entire project has been designed with pedestrian pathways and an enhanced plaza area between the two retail freestanding buildings. The project has also been richly landscaped at entryways and at the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue (in general conformance with the Regional City Gateways) to beautify and soften the project. 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: Ralphs -Provide stronger 360-dgree architectural to include the following: DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638 - PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 • Page 2 a. The tower element at the northeast corner of the building must also be provided at the northwest, southwest, and southeast corners of the building. b. Stronger architecture needed along north and west elevations, which will be very prominentto freeway traffic. Examples include: towerelements, varying parapet height, file roof elements, cornice, and arched columns. c. Extend the arched detail including the stack stone base, along the north elevation. d. Continue the cornice along the entire rear elevation. e. Extend trellis treatment with column stack stone base to the tower elements along the east (front) elevation. Landscape planters/boxes should be located in front of the building and large enough (36 square feet) to accommodate trees. g. Number of wall signs exceeds that allowed by Sign Ordinance. Delete Ralphs wall sign on secondary towers. Sign Ordinance permits a maximum combination of three wall and monument signs per business, including one wall sign per building face. Therefore, assuming Ralphs will have their sign on both street frontage monument signs, only one wall sign is allowed. • 2. Highland Avenue Parking Setback-The proposed 7.5 foot setback, behind sidewalk, along north side does not comply with the 10-foot minimum required by Victoria Community Plan for commercial land uses; therefore, a Variance is required Qustification would be unique development constraints imposed by small parcel size and awkward triangular shape). 3. Shops 2 and 3 -Provide additional glass at the corners of, and spandrel glass along the facade of the two freestanding buildings which front along Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Gas Station -Provide insets with diagonal metal reveals (similar to Shops 2 and 3) to eliminate blank stucco walls on south, east and west elevations. Provide higher stacked stone element at the ingress and egress of the car wash. The support shroud for the canopy will look better with stacked stone, instead of a stucco finish. Add reveals in stucco to match pattern used throughout center. "Car wash entry" sign should be reduced in size from 18 inches to 9 inches, which would still be readable from up to 400 feet away (entrance is only 30 feet away). Delete "car wash exit" sign because it is unnecessary. Provide a decorative screen wall along freeway off-ramp. 5. McDonalds - Redesign to match architectural details of shopping center, including stacked stone wainscot, battered columns at main entry tower, cornice shape/size, 4:12 roof pitch. Because of the proximity of the I-210 freeway off-ramp, additional enhancement is needed along the drive-thru lane side of the building. Instead of using trellis over the drive-thru lane, extend the building facade out to screen the queued vehicles. Provide a decorative wall along freeway off-ramp to screen drive-thru lane. Provide enhanced paving for accessible path of travel as used elsewhere in center. r 1 DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638 - PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 • Page 3 Regional City Gateway at Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue: Provide the following missing elements on both corners per City's Master Plan (Exhibit "B"): 1) City identification monument sign with "City of Rancho Cucamonga" as exclusive text, 2) arUsculpture center piece, 3) multi-level design, including terraced planters of river rock walls, 4) overhead metal trellis with radius block columns, and 5) benches. Also, staff recommends at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue, that a "stream" water feature be provided, which starts at the top of the plaza area and cascades (using river rock and such) down the slope terminating at the art piece.. A water feature such as this, will function as art, and will be an aesthetic statement that will anchor the corner well as the center. 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 pedestrian access way that channels primary pedestrian foot traffic to the Ralphs entrance, should provide unencumbered access. The proposed trees block pedestrian access, and the trees should flank the pathway instead of being centered in the pathway. The pathway should be flanked with landscaping such as grass, shrubs and/or ground cover (similar to the Ralphs center at Baseline Road and Haven Avenue). To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to increase the overall width to 10 feet. 2. Relocate pedestrian access to provide a more direct path from the northeast corner of Shops 1 to Shops 3 by taking through parking lot in like that described in Secondary • Issue #1 above. 3. Provide additional trees along fronts of Ralphs, Shops 1, Shops 3, and McDonalds. 4. Provide intensive climbing vines (with appropriate irrigation) to cover unarticulated building walls and freestanding walls. 5. Provide wider and enhanced textured entryways throughout the project. 6. Provide a shade trellis around the plaza area, between the two retail buildings. 7. Increase the reveal(s) expansion on building(s) face to a minimum of 2 inches. 8. Incorporate as much landscaping as possible around the buildings. 9. Landscaping is needed along the west property line adjacent to the truck access behind the Ralphs building. 10. Unless cart storage is to be handled inside of the Ralphs grocery store, provide a cart corral along the front of the building with a decorative wall to completely conceal the stores carts. 11. Freeway Oriented Signs -Although none are shown on plans, staff has received inquiries about freestanding signs along the new freeway. The Sign Ordinance prohibits freeway oriented signs except within regional shopping centers; whereas, this is a neighborhood shopping center. Amendment to Sign Ordinance would have to be initiated by the Planning Commission or City Council. • 12. Shops W all Signs -Reduce tenant wall signs from 24-inch to 18-inch because buildings are closer to street, a smaller sign is adequate. An 18-inch sign is readable from up to 750 feet. DRC COMMENTS CUP DRC2001-00638 - PRP INVESTORS February 19, 2002 • Page 4 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All lighting, including parking lot light standards, wall-mounted lighting, and any security lighting shall be designed to completely shield glare from surrounding residential development and public streets. 2. A bus shelter will be required as a condition of approval. The design guidelines that are now pending completion should include provisions for bus shelter design to be compatible with approved architecture and material (i.e., use of stack stone). 3. No outdoor storage, including container storage, shall be permitted. 4. No outdoor display of merchandise shall be permitted, except as may be approved through a Temporary Use Permit. 5. Provide a double door foyer design for the retail entryways to mitigate seasonal high winds. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee for further review. Attachments • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn U • =+ 9:9 ~i °i° _~ s~a . ; ; ,, Q Z 0 Q U O _U 2 Q U O 0 W~ 5~ Y$ V ~~ G~ ~~~ `~'~~ r1 u PNG:AST NIAK[D CONCRATf (AI.II41N CAP METAL GNOPY STAMP BLOCK NIAMN WRIT BA(x 4)NISN. 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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 (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001- 00570 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to construct four industrial buildings (Building A - 9071 square feet, Building B - 9,060 square feet, building C - 28,931 square feet, Building D - 40, 240 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the southeast side of Center Avenue and Effen Street, and at the east side of Cartilla Avenue -APN: 1077-401- 17&21. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15732 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to subdivide a 2.71 acre property into three parcels (Parcel 1- 29,353 square feet, Parcel 2- 26,009 square feet, Parcel 3- 62,775 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the south east side of Center Avenue and Effen Street -APN: 1077-401- 21. • 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. (Donald) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRCDR00-49-JAMILSAMOUTH-Arequestto construct a 5,235square foot single-family home on 1.22 acres of land in the Hillside Residential District, located at 3500 Skyline Road -APN: 200-441-66. 7:30 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential zone (2-4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street -APN: 202-021-37. DRC AGENDA February 5, 2002 Page 2 C~ PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State faw 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 n U CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • • 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher February 5, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00570 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to construct four industrial buildings (Building A - 9071 square feet, Building B - 9,060 square feet, building C - 28,931 square feet, Building D - 40, 240 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the southeast side of Center Avenue and Effen Street, and at the east side of Cartilla Avenue -APN: 1077-401-17 & 21. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15732 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to subdivide a 2.71 acre property into three parcels (Parcel 1- 29,353 square feet, Parcel 2- 26,009 square feet, Parcel 3- 62,775 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the south east side of Center Avenue and Effen Street -APN: 1077-401-21. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart Staff Planner: Nancy Fong The Committee reviewed the revised plans at the meeting and recommended approval with the following conditions: Change the middle painted band for all buildings to sandblasted material. Widen the band of sandblasted material at the tope of the buildings (all). The surface material for the future new roof screen wall shall match the surface of painted tilt-up concrete. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger February 5, 2002 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRCDR00-49 - JAMIL SAMOUTH - A request to construct a 5,235square foot single-family home on 1.22 acres of land in the Hillside Residential District, located at 3500 Skyline Road - APN: 200-441-66. Background and Design Parameters: This property is severely constrained by slope and fault setbacks; hence, it is one of the few remaining un-built lots within Tract 10210. The lot commands a spectacular view of the valley due to its prominence above Skyline Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story home with strong variation in the roof plan, using gable, hip and turret elements. All elevations are well articulated with turrets, balconies, and variation in the building footprint. Architectural treatment to all sides is accomplished with stacked ledge stone evenly distributed on all elevations and window surrounds on all elevations. The architectural style of the house is compatible with the surrounding homes in the subdivision. The home is setback approximately 50 feet from curb face along Skyline Road, because of a 50-foot wide fault zone setback that is indicated on the recorded Tract Map. The proposedtwo-story house is designed with 3 stepped pads that have a grade change of 2.75 feet, over native terrain with a grade change of 8 feet. The house has one three-car garage, oriented away from the street. The proposed house requires a vertical cut of 4 feet; 5 feet of fill and has combined cuUfill earthwork quantities of 1,000 cubic yards. Under Hillside Development Regulations, projects that have greater than 5 feet of vertical cuUfill, natural slopes of 15 percent or greater, or have earthwork quantities in excess of 1,500 cubic yards require review by the Design Review Committee and action by the • Planning Commission. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Regulations. 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: Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project substantially meets the intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance. The purpose of the Hillside Ordinance is to minimize grading and preserve the natural topography. The major concerns are the quantities of earthwork, primarily comprised of 400cubic yards of excavation, and 600 cubic yards of fill. Staff believes the proposed design is consistent with the goals of the Hillside Development Ordinance because it incorporates techniques that allows the house to follow the native terrain, thus minimizing grading. The house is designed with three stepped pads that follow the native grade. Each graded pad has an elevation difference of at least 1.25 feet. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Graded slopes should be rounded-off and contoured to blend with the land, avoiding straight, uniform slopes. Provide intensified landscaping (trees and shrubs) to soften and vary slope planes. n U DRC COMMENTS DRCDR00-49 - JAMIL SAMOUTH February 5, 2002 • Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The project is located in a high fire hazard area and fire retardant plant materials shall be incorporated into the landscape design. Off-site fuel modification may be required to the north by the Fire Protection District. 2. All walls exposed to public view, including retaining walls and return walls, shall be decorative (i.e. stucco, split-face or slump stone). 3. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic-coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 4. A minimum of 30 percent of the plant materials shall be large size (24-inch box trees/10-gallon size shrubs). 5. Where slopes are 2:1 and 5 feet or greater in height, jute netting shall be used to help stabilize planting and minimize soil erosion. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the secondary issues being addressed, the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations and recommends approval. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Graded slopes should be rounded-off and contoured to blend with the land, avoiding straight, uniform slopes. 2. Provide intensified landscaping (trees and shrubs) to soften the slope planes. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Emily Wimer February 5, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential zone (2-4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street - APN: 202-021-37. Design Parameters: The site is located about on the south side of 19th street directly abutting the westerly boundary of the City. To the south and east of the site are single-family residences in the Low Residential District. To the west are single-family residences located in the City of Upland. To the north side is bordered by 19th Street. The property is currently vacant and slopes 2-5 percent with no significant drainage courses, roads, coarsest, or topographical features. There are 17 homes proposed on-site. The square footage ranges from 2,700 to 2,800 square feet. All homes provide athree-car garage. 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. Provide more than a "token" effort at 360-degree architecture by carrying design features around sides and rear. For example, brick accents, shutters, stucco quoins, window mullions, corbels, decorative file vents. Although some features can be found on side and • rear elevations, their use is too sparse. In many cases, the side and rear elevations are identical despite architectural style of front elevation. 2. Driveways should to narrow down to 16 feet to 18 feet (two-car width) instead of 22 feet to 25 feet (three-car width). Driveways should be narrowed at the apron to lessen the visual impact. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Plans 26 and 2C - provide a front column in the middle of the family room window, in the center of the front porch. To utilize front yard views, lower the height of the column and position it to the side of the window. The column can then support the awning at the roof-line. 2. Color Scheme 5 has a very minute change of color between the fascia and the trim as well as no stone trim. To distinguish a separation of colors, provide a deeper stucco color to offset the predominantly white color scheme. 3. Upgrade for corner lots, including window mullions, shutters and additional architectural features. 4. Incorporate accent colors for trim, stucco bands, and quoins to allow visual relief. 5. Provide larger shutters (Elevation "C") to match the width of the windows. • 6. Provide a faux window on the garage side elevation of Plan 1 and 2. 7. Plant 2:1 slope on Lot 9. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00588- HUGHES HOMES • February 5, 2002 Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint or water seal. 2. Return walls and corner side-walls should be decorative and compatible with the architectural style. 3. Provide decorative perimeter fencing at tract boundaries along streets. "Decorative" is defined as stucco finish, split face block or similar textured surface. Smooth precision block is not acceptable. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project, subject to the changes recommended herein. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Emily W imer The Committee approved the project subject to the revisions below: • 1. Provide porch entry with extended courtyard, which may include but not be limited to decorative hardscape, planter areas, and decorative columns, etc. 2. Provide corbels on the second story rear elevation. This element should look as it if is supporting the 2-foot pop-out feature of the second story. 3. Provide two 2-foot wide shutters where applicable, (example: Elevation 1 C). 4. Provide typical upgrades on rear elevations (including belly bands, window mullions, stucco trim, etc.). 5. Revise color scheme 5 to allow a greater variation of color between stucco and trim. 6. Revise elevations to include closed shutters required on the side elevations (garage side elevation). 7. Provide elevation of return walls with coordination stucco colors to match. 8. Enhance fireplaces with stucco inlay and contrasting trim color. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • • FEBRUARY 5, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respecttully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARYS, 2002 7:00 P.M RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino CONSENT CALENDAR 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 preuous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Rick) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001- 00570 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to construct four industrial buildings (Building A - 9071 square feet, Building B - 9,060 square feet, building C - 28,931 square feet, Building D - 40, 240 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the southeast side of Center Avenue and Effen Street, and at the east side of Cartilla Avenue -APN: 1077-401- 17&21. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15732 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to subdivide a 2.71 acre property into three parcels (Parcel 1- 29,353 square feet, Parcel 2- 26,009 square feet, Parcel 3- 62,775 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the south east side of Center Avenue and Effen Street -APN: 1077-401- 21. 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 mayopen the meeting for public input. 7:10 p.m. (Donald) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRCDR00-49-JAMILSAMOUTH-Arequestto construct a 5,235square foot single-family home on 1.22 acres of land in the Hillside Residential District, located at 3500 Skyline Road -APN: 200-441-66. 7:30 p.m. (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential zone (2-4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street -APN: • 202-021-37. DRC AGENDA February 5, 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 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 January 31, 2002, least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic nter Dr've, Rancho Cucamonga. C~ u CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Rick Fisher February 5, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00570 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to construct four industrial buildings (Building A - 9071 square feet, Building B - 9,060 square feet, building C - 28,931 square feet, Building D - 40, 240 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the southeast side of Center Avenue and Effen Street, and at the east side of Cartilla Avenue -APN: 1077-401-17 & 21. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM15732 -WF CONSTRUCTION - A request to subdivide a 2.71 acre property into three parcels (Parcel 1- 29,353 square feet, Parcel 2- 26,009 square feet, Parcel 3- 62,775 square feet) on 2.71 acres of land in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Park District, located at the south east side of Center Avenue and Effen Street -APN: 1077-401-21. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Rick Fisher • n LJ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger February 5, 2002 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRCDR00-49 - JAMIL SAMOUTH - A request to construct a 5,235square foot single-family home on 1.22 acres of land in the Hillside Residential District, located at 3500 Skyline Road - APN: 200-441-66. Background and Design Parameters: This property is severely constrained by slope and fault setbacks; hence, it is one of the few remaining un-built lots within Tract 10210. The lot commands a spectacular view of the valley due to its prominence above Skyline Road. The applicant is proposing to construct atwo-story home with strong variation in the roof plan, using gable, hip and turret elements. All elevations are well articulated with turrets, balconies, and variation in the building footprint. Architectural treatment to all sides is accomplished with stacked ledge stone evenly distributed on all elevations and window surrounds on all elevations. The architectural style of the house is compatible with the surrounding homes in the subdivision. The home is setback approximately 50 feet from curb face along Skyline Road, because of a 50-foot wide fault zone setback that is indicated on the recorded Tract Map. The proposed two-story house is designed with 3 stepped pads that have a grade change of 2.75 feet, over native terrain with a grade change of 8 feet. The house has one three-car garage, oriented away from the street. The proposed house requires a vertical cut of 4 feet; 5 feet of fill and has combined cuUfill earthwork quantities of 1,000 cubic yards. Under Hillside Development Regulations, projects that have greater than 5 feet of vertical cuUfill, natural slopes of 15 percent or greater, or have earthwork quantities in excess of 1,500 cubic yards require review by the Design Review Committee and action by the • Planning Commission. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Regulations. 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: Grading: The primary issue is whether the proposed project substantially meets the intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance. The purpose of the Hillside Ordinance is to minimize grading and preserve the natural topography. The major concerns are the quantities of earthwork, primarily comprised of 400cubic yards of excavation, and 600 cubic yards of fill. Staff believes the proposed design is consistent with the goals of the Hillside Development Ordinance because it incorporates techniques that allows the house to follow the native terrain, thus minimizing grading. The house is designed with three stepped pads that follow the native grade. Each graded pad has an elevation difference of at least 1.25 feet. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Graded slopes should be rounded-off and contoured to blend with the land, avoiding straight, uniform slopes. 2. Provide intensified landscaping (trees and shrubs) to soften and vary slope planes. • DRC COMMENTS DRCDR00-49 - JAMIL SAMOUTH February 5, 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. The project is located in a high fire hazard area and fire retardant plant materials shall be incorporated into the landscape design. Off-site fuel modification may be required to the north by the Fire Protection District. 2. All walls exposed to public view, including retaining walls and return walls, shall be decorative (i.e. stucco, split-face or slump stone). 3. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic-coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 4. A minimum of 30 percent of the plant materials shall be large size (24-inch box trees/10-gallon size shrubs). 5. Where slopes are 2:1 and 5 feet or greater in height, jute netting shall be used to help stabilize planting and minimize soil erosion. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that with the secondary issues being addressed, the proposed project meets the intent of the Hillside Development Regulations and recommends approval. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger L~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Emily Wimer February 5, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES -The development of 17 single-family lots on 5.1 acres of land in the Low Residential zone (2-4 dwellings per unit), located at 8387 19th Street - APN: 202-021-37. Design Parameters: The site is located about on the south side of 19th street directly abutting the westerly boundary of the City. To the south and east of the site are single-family residences in the Low Residential District. To the west are single-family residences located in the City of Upland. To the north side is bordered by 19th Street. The property is currentlyvacant and slopes 2-5 percent with no significant drainage courses, roads, coarsest, or topographical features. There are 17 homes proposed on-site. The square footage ranges from 2,700 to 2,800 square feet. All homes provide athree-car garage. 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. Provide more than a "token" effort at 360-degree architecture by carrying design features around sides and rear. For example, brick accents, shutters, stucco quoins, window mullions, corbels, decorative file vents. Although some features can be found on side and • rear elevations, their use is too sparse. In many cases, the side and rear elevations are identical despite architectural style of front elevation. 2. Driveways should to narrow down to 16 feet to 18 feet (two-car width) instead of 22 feet to 25 feet (three-car vuidth). Driveways should be narrowed at the apron to lessen the usual impact. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Plans 2B and 2C - provide a front column in the middle of the family room window, in the center of the front porch. To utilize front yard views, lower the height of the column and position it to the side of the window. The column can then support the awning at the roof-line. 2. Color Scheme 5 has a very minute change of color between the fascia and the trim as well as no stone trim. To distinguish a separation of colors, provide a deeper stucco color to offset the predominantly white color scheme. 3. Upgrade for corner lots, including window mullions, shutters and additional architectural features. 4. Incorporate accent colors for trim, stucco bands, and quoins to allowvisual relief. 5. Provide larger shutters (Elevation "C") to match the v~idth of the windows. • 6. Provide a faux window on the garage side elevation of Plan 1 and 2. 7. Plant 2:1 slope on Lot 9. DRC COMMENTS DRC2001-00588 -HUGHES HOMES February 5, 2002 • Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint or water seal. 2. Return walls and corner side-walls should be decorative and compatible with the architectural style. 3. Provide decorative perimeter fencing at tract boundaries along streets. "Decorative" is defined as stucco finish, split face block or similartextured surface. Smooth precision block is not acceptable. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project, subject to the changes recommended herein. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer • •