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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/03/18 - Agenda PacketDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING REVISED ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES 3-26-03 TUESDAY MARCH 18, 2003 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewar[ Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman 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. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 16090 -RICHARD DICK ASSOCIATES - A tentative parcel map to subdivide a 3.6-acre parcel into two parcels ranging in size froml.9 acres (Parcel 1) to 1.7 acres (Parcel 2), located on the southwest corner of Azusa Court and Anaheim Place Empire Lakes Planning Area X -APN: 0209-272- 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. (Rick) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC 2002-01005 -HUNTER - A design review for a proposed 5,610 square foot single-family residence on .56 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) zone, located on the west side of Bridle Place, south of Ringstem Drive-APN: 1074-551-21. 7:30 p.m (Mike) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 54,113 square foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building and paved outdoor storage area on lots with a combined acreage of approximately 3 acres in the General Industrial District, Subarea 8, located at 13012 Whittram Avenue -APN: 0229-151-17 and 0229-161-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00207. 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 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn March 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 16090 - RICHARDDICK ASSOCIATES - A tentative parcel map to subdivide a 3.6-acre parcel into two parcels ranging in size froml.9 acres (Parcel 1) to 1.7 acres (Parcel 2), located on the southwest corner of Azusa Court and Anaheim Place Empire Lakes Planning Area X - APN: 0209-272-21. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: The project is an infill project within the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Specific Plan area. The proposed division is in compliance with pertinent Development Code Regulation and the Subdivision Map Act. Staff and the Engineering Department have worked closely with the applicant; therefore, there are no issues that need to be discussed before the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as proposed. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn • The project was approved as submitted. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Rick Fisher March 18, 2003 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC 2002-01005 -HUNTER - A design review for a proposed 5,610 square foot single-family residence on .56 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) zone, located on the west side of Bridle Place, south of Ringstem Drive - APN: 1074-551-21. Design Parameters: The subject site is located in Havenview Estates, a gated community of custom homes. Access to the site will be from a circular driveway off Bridle Place. The driveway passes a dual set of steps that leads to the front entrance. A 4-foot high decorative wall will be located adjacent to the driveway and will act as a retaining wall between the house and the driveway. A 6-foot high split-face block wall will surround the site and will be painted to match the proposed structure. The wall will be reduced to 3-feet in the front yard setback area. There is an existing 15-foot equestrian trail to the west of the property and an access gate will be installed to allow access to the proposed 256 square foot corral in the rear yard. The corral will be located more than 70 feet from adjacent residences. There will be a flat pad area behind the house (15 feet in width) that will allow for a usable rear yard area. The site slopes from the northwest to southeast at a gradient of approximately 10 percent. The slope will be contained by two 3-foot high retaining walls near the north property line and two variable height (1 to 3-foot) retaining walls on the south property line. These walls have been stepped in accordance with the Hillside Development Standards. The three-car garage ahd basement will be 10 feet below the first floor, resulting in a 5-foot cut of land. This cut is required to • allow the building to comply with the 30-foot building envelope requirement. The 10-foot high stem walls will retain the earth surrounding the basement and garage. These walls will not be visible from Bridle Place. The proposed iwo-story house will contain 5,610 square feet of floor area with athree-car garage located below ground level, out of sight from the street. A storage room, workshop, shower, and elevator are located adjacent to the garage. Access to the house from the garage will be from an internal stairway and an elevator. The 4,710 square foot first floor will contain a living room, dining room, family room, game room, a study, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a master bedroom, three bathrooms, and a powder room. The second floor will be 971 square feet and will contain a bonus room and a bathroom. The building footprint contains very few straight lines which helps create visual interest to the outside of the structure. House mass conforms to the building envelope for an uphill lot. The cut of up to 10 feet for the basement garage exceeds 5 vertical feet that requires Planning Commission approval. The design concept of cutting into the slope to "nestle" the house into the existing grade to reduce effective bulk, minimize visible grading, and allow the home mass to terrace down the slope is encouraged by the Hillside Development Ordinance. This technique has been approved on other homes in Rancho Cucamonga. The exterior of the house will be covered with a plaster finish with twin stairways leading from the driveway to the front entrance. Four cylindrical columns will surround the front entry. Pre-cast trim will surround several windows facing Bridle Place. A foam fascia cornice will be located between the exterior walls and the roof. The roof will be covered with charcoal colored concrete tiles. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee • discussion. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-01005 -HUNTER March 18, 2003 • 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 amount of grading for pad area should be limited to the building foundation and a usable rear yard area of 15 feet adjacent to and between the home and top/toe of slope pursuant to Hillside Development Ordinance Section 17.24.070.6.6. The project exceeds this considerably with up to 40 feet of flat rear yard area. Grading should be redesigned to comply which will eliminate much of the extensive cut in rear yard and significantly reduce the amount of soil export. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Rick Fisher The Committee approved the project with the following condition: The perimeter block wall that is proposed to surround the property shall be comprised of split-face . block and will not be painted. Surface drainage in the rear yard shall be directed away from the proposed house and shall not cross onto surrounding properties. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Mike Smith March 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 54,113 square foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building and paved outdoor storage area on lots with a combined acreage of approximately 3 acres in the General Industrial District, Subarea 8, located at 13012 Whittram Avenue-APN: 0229-151-17 and 0229-161-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00207. Design Parameters: The site is located at 13012 W hittram Avenue approximately 600 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue. The project site is comprised of 2 separate lots with a combined area of 3 acres. The site is bound on the west by an unimproved flood control channel and Southern California Edison utility corridor. To the north, south, and east there is a mix of non-conforming residential structures and industrial businesses. There is a small house on-site that will be used as a caretaker's residence. The project will be comprised of a 54,113 square foot industrial building and a large parking/storage area. The existing paved area will be reconstructed to include the required on-site landscaping. The architecture is similar to other, more recent industrial buildings in regards to design, finish, and materials. The property will continue to be accessed via W hittram Avenue through the south parcel. The building will be located on the north parcel and will be used for steel products warehousing, storage, and distribution. 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. Redesign Site Plan to eliminate wasted pavement area between building and caretaker's residence. There is approximately 65 feet of paved surface not needed. One option would be to stripe for additional parking as shown in the attached sketch. 2. Pop-out office portion of the building's exterior wall planes to provide visual interest. Consider raising the parapet wall heights at the corners and projecting 4 to 5 feet outward approximately 30 feet (horizontal dimension) of the vertical wall planes on the west and south faces (southwest office corner). 3. Raise parapet height sufficiently to screen roof-mounted equipment. In the warehouse portion of building the roof height is only a few inches below parapet (see East and South Elevations). 4. Provide landscape planters with trees and shrubs along west side of building. (This appears to be a drafting error because planters are shown, but no plants indicated.) 5. Continue the 5-foot wide landscaped planter area as proposed along the west perimeter of the subject property so that it extends south to the W hittram Avenue street frontage instead of terminating at the property line between the north and south parcels. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Use a more appropriate tree species flanking the fire lane, such as Eucalyptus Citriodora to maintain minimum 14-foot high clearance for emergency vehicles. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS March 18, 2003 • Page 2 2. Add decorative cap and stucco finish to existing block wall along street frontage. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project with the incorporation of the identified modifications. Attachment: Sketch Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the project and recommended the following revisions to come back as a Consent Calendar item: 1. Large pavement area south of proposed building. Applicant indicated they intend to use as a big rig truck staging area while trucks are waiting to get inside building to be unloaded. The Committee requested a truck routing plan that shows where trucks will be parked and how 26-foot wide drive aisles will be maintained for adjoining employee parking. 2. The Committee requested that office portion of building pop-out 2-3 feet to create interest • and shadow line. The Committee felt that the awning was not enough. 3. The Committee accepted the applicant's explanation that this building has been designed for a specific tenant who will not have roof-mounted equipment over warehouse and that roof-mounted equipment over office areas would be screened by parapet. 4. Trees should be planted as required by Code along west side of building and within parking lot along west side of building. 5. Planter strip, with trees at a rate of 1 tree per 30 linear feet, should be planted along entire west property line as required by Code. 6. Applicant agreed to provide a more appropriate tree species flanking fire lane to maintain minimum 14-foot high clearance. 7. Frontage block wall -Committee agreed that existing design was acceptable. 8. Caretaker's Residence -The Committee expressed concern that no exterior modifications, nor any landscaping, were proposed. • ~! ~~ •~~ 0~ ~I ~I I I I I I I I I I I 2 ?5' fRON - = 33' R16H ~J05T19 I DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS •~ MARCH 18, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bra er Secretary •) • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 18, 2003 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 Dan Coleman 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. (Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 16090 -RICHARD DICK ASSOCIATES - A tentative parcel map to subdivide a 3.6-acre parcel into two parcels ranging in size froml.9 acres (Parcel 1) to 1.7 acres (Parcel 2), located on the southwest corner of Azusa Court and Anaheim Place Empire Lakes Planning Area X -APN: 0209-272- • 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. (Rick) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC 2002-01005 -HUNTER - A design review for a proposed 5,610 square foot single-family residence on .56 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) zone, located on the west side of Bridle Place, south of Ringstem Drive -APN: 1074-551-21. 7:30 p.m. (Mike) ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENTANDDEVELOPMENTREVIEW DRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 54,113 square foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building and paved outdoor storage area on lots with a combined acreage of approximately 3 acres in the General Industrial District, Subarea 8, located at 13012 Whittram Avenue -APN: 0229-151-17 and 0229-161-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00207. 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 March 18, 2003 Page 2 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 March 13, 2003 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic C ter Drive ancho Cucamonga. • CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn March 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 16090 - RICHARDDICK ASSOCIATES - A tentative parcel map to subdivide a 3.6-acre parcel into two parcels ranging in size fromi .9 acres (Parcel 1) to 1.7 acres (Parcel 2), located on the southwest corner of Azusa Court and Anaheim Place Empire Lakes Planning Area X - APN: 0209-272-21. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion: The project is an infill project within the Empire Lakes Subarea 18 Specific Plan area. The proposed division is in compliance with pertinent Development Code Regulation and the Subdivision Map Act. Staff and the Engineering Department have worked closely with the applicant; therefore, there are. no issues that need to be discussed before the Design Review Committee. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project as proposed. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Doug Fenn n LJ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Rick Fisher March 18, 2003 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC 2002-01005 -Hunter - A design review for a proposed 5,610 square foot single-family residence on .56 acres of land in the Very Low Residential (less than 2 dwelling units per acre) zone, located on the west side of Bridle Place, south of Ringstem Drive - APN: 1074-551-21. Design Parameters: The subject site is located in Havenview Estates, a gated community of custom homes. Access to the site will be from a circular driveway off Bridle Place. The driveway passes a dual .set of steps that leads to the front entrance. A 4-foot high decorative wall will be located adjacent to the driveway and will act as a retaining wall between the house and the driveway. A 6-foot high split-face block wall will surround the site and will be painted to match the proposed structure. The wall will be reduced to 3-feet in the front yard setback area. There is an existing 15-foot equestrian trail to the west of the property and an access gate will be installed to allow access to the proposed 256 square foot corral in the rear yard. The corral will be located more than 70 feet from adjacent residences. There will be a flat pad area behind the house (15 feet in width) that will allow for a usable rear yard area. The site slopes from the northwest to southeast at a gradient of approximately 10 percent. The slope will be contained by two 3-foot high retaining walls near the north property line and two variable height (1 to 3-foot) retaining walls on the south property line. These walls have been stepped in accordance with the Hillside Development Standards. The three-car garage and basement will be 10 feet below the first floor, resulting in a 5-foot cut of land. This cut is required to • allow the building to comply with the 30-foot building envelope requirement. The 10-foot high stem walls will retain the earth surrounding the basement and garage. These walls will not be visible from Bridle Place. The proposed two-story house will contain 5,610 square feet of floor area with athree-car garage located below ground level, out of sight from the street. A storage room, workshop, shower, and elevator are located adjacent to the garage. Access to the house from the garage will be from an internal stairway and an elevator. The 4,710 square foot first floor will contain a living room, dining room, family room, game room, a study, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a master bedroom, three bathrooms, and a powder room. The second floor will be 971 square feet and will contain a bonus room and a bathroom. The building footprint contains very few straight lines which helps create visual interest to the outside of the structure. House mass conforms to the building envelope for an uphill lot. The cut of up to 10 feet for the basement garage exceeds 5 vertical feet that requires Planning Commission approval. The design concept of cutting into the slope to "nestle" the house into the existing grade to reduce effective bulk, minimize visible grading, and allow the home mass to terrace down the slope is encouraged by the Hillside Development Ordinance. This technique has been approved on other homes in Rancho Cucamonga. The exterior of the house will be covered with a plaster finish with twin stairways leading from the driveway to the front entrance. Four cylindrical columns will surround the front entry. Pre-cast trim will surround several windows facing Bridle Place. A foam fascia cornice will be located between the exterior walls and the roof. The roof will be covered with charcoal colored concrete tiles. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee • discussion. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-01005 -HUNTER March 18, 2003 • 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 amount of grading for pad area should be limited to the building foundation and a usable rear yard area of 15 feet adjacent to and between the home and top/toe of slope pursuant to Hillside Development Ordinance Section 17.24.070.6.6. The project exceeds this considerably with up to 40 feet of flat rear yard area. Grading should be redesigned to comply which will eliminate much of the extensive cut in rear yard and significantly reduce the amount of soil export. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Rick Fisher • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Mike Smith March 18, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 54,113 square foot concrete tilt-up warehouse building and paved outdoor storage area on lots with a combined acreage of approximately 3 acres in the General Industrial District, Subarea 8, located at 13012 WhittramAvenue - APN: 0229-151-17 and 0229-161-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00207. Design Parameters: The site is located at 13012 Whittram Avenue approximately 600 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue. The project site is comprised of 2 separate lots with a combined area of 3 acres. The site is bound on the west by an unimproved flood control channel and Southern California Edison utility corridor. To the north, south, and east there is a mix of non-conforming residential structures and industrial businesses. There is a small house on-site that will be used as a caretaker's residence. The project will be comprised of a 54,113 square foot industrial building and a large parking/storage area. The existing paved area will be reconstructed to include the required on-site landscaping. The architecture is similar to other, more recent industrial buildings in regards to design, finish, and materials. The property will continue to be accessed via W hittram Avenue through the south parcel. The building will be located on the north parcel and will be used for steel products warehousing, storage, and distribution. 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: ' Redesign Site Plan to eliminate wasted pavement area between building and caretaker's residence. There is approximately 65 feet of paved surface not needed. One option would be to stripe for additional parking as shown in the attached sketch. 2. Pop-out office portion of the building's exterior wall planes to provide visual interest. Consider raising the parapet wall heights at the corners and projecting 4 to 5 feet outward approximately 30 feet (horizontal dimension) of the vertical wall planes on the west and south faces (southwest office corner). 3. Raise parapet height sufficiently to screen roof-mounted equipment. In the warehouse portion of building the roof height is only a few inches below parapet (see East and South Elevations). 4. Provide landscape planters with trees and shrubs along west side of building. (This appears to be a drafting error because planters are shown, but no plants indicated.) 5. Continue the 5-foot wide landscaped planter area as proposed along the west perimeter of the subject property so that it extends south to the W hittram Avenue street frontage instead of terminating at the property line between the north and south parcels. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Use a more appropriate tree species flanking the fire lane, such as Eucalyptus Citriodora to maintain minimum 14-foot high clearance for emergency vehicles. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00626 - HPJ ARCHITECTS • March 18, 2003 Page 2 2. Add decorative cap and stucco finish to existing block wall along street frontage. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the project with the incorporation of the identified modifications. Attachment: Sketch Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Mike Smith • n LJ r n U • ~i ~ql wl ~~ Z ~I \~ ~ b. 25' FROM - - 33' RI6H' EXIST 6 I DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2003 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 Dan Coleman 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 (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16431 - MANNING HOMES -A request to subdivide 3.92 acres of land into 15single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Lemon Avenue and Berkshire Street -APN: 201-252034, 35, and 36. 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) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00929 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request to construct 8 office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land, in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes, in the Industrial Park (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Development Review DRC2002-00929 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. 7:30 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY -The development of a 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to an existing industrial building and an additional railroad spur track to an existing line on 8.25 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 12320 4th Street -APN: 229-283-72. DRC AGENDA March 4, 2003 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 • 7:00 p.m. Emily W imer March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16431- MANNING HOMES- A request to subdivide 3.92 acres of land into 15single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2- 4 dwelling units per acre) located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, abutting the east side of the Alta Loma Channel - APN: 201-0252-34, 35, and 36. Design Parameters: The site is located on the south side of Lemon Avenue and will create Berkshire Street abutting the east side of the Alta Loma Channel. The property to the north, east, and south are all zoned Low Residential, to the west across the Channel, is Medium Residential. The property is currently vacant and slopes at approximately 2-4 percent with no significant drainage courses, roads, or topographical features. 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 applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve any major issues Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Wimer The Committee approved the project as presented. n U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00929 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request to construct 8 office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land, in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes, in the Industrial Park (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Development Review DRC2002-00929 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. Background: On September 25, 2002, the Planning Commission conducted aPre-Application Review workshop on the proposed 8 building, professional office complex. Overall, the Commission was pleased with the octagonal footprint and honeycomb design. Although the buildings will be wood frame construction, the Commission indicated that the design of the project, with a smooth plaster finish, was compatible with the surrounding area and directed the applicant to proceed with the project. See attached minutes. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet of Arrow Route. The project site is located within an Industrial Park District, which strives for high employment density and a high level of architectural quality. Site planning must incorporate • elements of apedestrian-oriented, campus-like setting with intensified landscaping. Paseos, esplanades and courtyards are highly encouraged. The proposed project has been designed to make optimum use of window exposure for amulti- tenant professional office complex. All buildings have significant movement in the wall plane and footprint, thereby providing strong articulation. A variety of accent features and architectural elements that provide visual interest and relief to the elevations having been incorporated, including cornices, accent diamonds, polished granite insets and foam trim around the windows. A 3-foot high foam base with a sandblasted finish has been utilized around the entire footprint of the project and will provide a material and texture change to the wall plane. The project has been designed with an interior courtyard that includes tables, chairs, pathways, and landscaping. 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 applicant has worked diligently to resolve all Major Issues with staff. There are no major issues. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. • 2. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. 3. Outdoor furniture shall be provided in the outdoor employee eating area. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00929 & SUBTPOM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC March 4, 2003 • Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Attachments: Planning Commission Minutes dated September 265, 2002 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee recommended approval subject to the Policy Issues as conditions of approval. The applicant agreed. • • ~. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjoumed Meeting September 25, 2002 Chairman McNiel called the Adjoumed Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:20 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: Pam Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner, Deborah Clark, Library Director, Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, Brent Le Count, Associate Planner, Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, Diane O'Neal, Program Analyst; Joe Stofa, Associate Civil Engineer :.... NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00682 - G&L COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, LLC - A " Pre-Application Review to consider a conceptual design concept for a proposed development of B two-story office buildings totaling 50,816 square feet on 2.76 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route - APN: 0209-491-06 and 0. Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced the item and gave an overview of the Pre-Application Review process. He emphasized that the purpose of the workshop was to look at the overall design and its relationship to the surrounding area. Bob Gallishaw and Wayne Litman, developers for the proposed project, gave a presentation of the project. Mr. Litman discussed the need for traditional wood-frame construction, due to the octagonal footprint of the building. He further noted that although tilt-up construction is very common in Industrial Districts, it is not financially feasible for the proposed design. He stated that tilt-up construction makes the project virtually impossible to manage and build from a construction management standpoint. Mr. Gallishaw stressed the quality of the.exterior materials of the project, and added that the goal of the developers is to offer ahigh-end office building that offers an abundance of window exposure. There was a brief discussion about the durability of stucco in the Industrial Districts and how certain architectural features would be attached to the wall plane. Serge Bonaldo, architect, explained the construction techniques involved and assured the • Commissioners of the quality of the proposed materials. Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, discussed the issues relating to the proposal. He noted that office/professional use is an appropriate land use for this area, and mentioned that although the ~. project has a courtyard surrounded on all sides by building walls, staff felt that the widths and geometric proportions of the courtyard are adequate. • Commissioner Macias liked the project and felt the design was upscale. He supported the proposal. Commissioner Mannerino expressed approval of the architectural concept and noted that he was comfortable with stucco as a material for this project. Commissioner Tolstoy felt the design was innovative and indicated that he particularly liked the idea of maximizing the amount of window exposure. Chairman McNiel echoed the comments of the other Commissioners. He stated that he wanted to make sure the site has adequate parking and landscaping. He complimented the developer on the project design. ..... B. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00730 - WLC/PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A request to review the design of a proposed, 68,000 square foot, three level Cultural Center including a Branch Library, Performing Arts Theater, and Events Center on 3 acres of land located south of the future extension of Church Street and east of the future extension of Day Creek Boulevard and part of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center APN: 227-201-35. Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced the project as part of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center. He described the Pre-Application Review process and introduced Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director and Debra Clark, Library Director. Mr. Buller mentioned that the focus of discussion should be on the Arbor Way issue as the design of the connection from Merlot Street along the east side of • the Cultural Arts Center has changed since the inception of the Arbors Master Plan. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated that he is coordinating the project between the City and Forest City Development (the developer of the Victoria Gardens project). It was decided to align the main plaza area of the Cultural Arts Center (CAC) with the "Town Green" within the mall. Mr. McArdle introduced Larry Wolfe and George Weins with Wolfe Lang Christopher Architects, the designers of the CAC. Larry Wolfe, Wolfe Lang Christopher Architects, reviewed the design process forthe CAC. He said that it has been a challenge to coordinate the different design ideas and expert opinions into one cohesive design. He gave an overview of the project design including an area at the northeast comer of the site he refered to as "Arbor Court." He said this is intended to act as the southern terminus for Arbor Way, the northern terminus of which contains a fuming circle with a gazebo. He indicated the Arbor Court will include short-term parking and drop off for books. He noted there is a water feature planned on the south side of the court and the CAC building will have a large glass area/bay window on the northeast comer where a reading room is located to enhance the terminus of the way. Mr. Wolfe stated Arbor Court is intended to function as a transition from Arbor Way into the site for the CAC and the remainder of Victoria Gardens. He commented that the court will also be an area of activity accommodating art shows, book sales, and parade termination point- a muki- functional space. He noted special paving and continuance of the octagonal shapes established for Arbor Way to the north will be utilized. He described the anticipated pedestrian circulation routes through the site and the use of the "Golden Mean" as a design inspiration for the CAC plaza area. He observed the building will contain a 500-seat theater, with 370 of those seats on the first level and the remainder in a mezzanine, banquet facility, and library. There is a major hallway connecting • the building components refered to as the "main street." Mr. Wolfe explained that classical books and imagination inspired the architectural design and a definite intent was made to establish a timeless quality to the building. He stated there will be slate veneer, copper roofing, terra cotta roofing, and use of real plaster (as opposed to some of the newer commercial applications such as PC Adjourned Minutes -2- September 25, 2002 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY -The development of a 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to an existing industrial building and an additional railroad spur track to an existing line on 8.25 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 12320 4th Street - APN: 229-283-72. Design Parameters: The overall 17.06-acre site is currently developed with a 150,020 square foot office, manufacturing and warehouse facility (Heritage Bag Company, built in 1996) at the rear (north end) of the property. The remaining property between the existing building and 4th Street is currently a grape vineyard with an existing drive from 4th Street to the existing facility. The site has a slight slope from the north property line to 4th Street. Existing steel tanks are located at various areas on the site to the north, and 4th Street borders the site to the south. To the east is the Big Lots warehouse building, and to the west are warehouse distribution industrial buildings. The proposal is fora 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to the existing building at 12320 4th Street. Heritage Bag Company currently manufacturers, warehouses, and distributes plastic bags. The proposed addition is for warehouse and distribution of finished products. An additional railroad spur track will be added to the existing rail spur. The proposed addition will consist of matching concrete tilt-up wall panels and cast in reveal lines. The walls will have a paint finish to match the existing building. A design emphasis is placed along the entire south wall (facing 4th Street). This wall will be sandblasted finished with windows and at • the southeast corner, a 2-story high arched panel with entry trellis. The windows will have a tubular steel trellis above the window to match the existing building. 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 applicant has worked diligently to resolve major design issues presented by staff. Also, the building architecture and design are consistent with that of the area. There are no major issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: There are no secondary issues associated with the proposed project. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof, wall, and ground-mounted equipment (including utility boxes) shall be screened from all sides and shall be architecturally integrated with the building design. 2. The design of light fixtures and their structural support shall architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings. Freestanding light standards shall not exceed 25 feet in height. • 3. Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY March 4, 2003 • Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the incorporation of the noted design policies. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Kirt Coury The Committee approved the project as presented. n U • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • MARCH 4, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary • r~ LJ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2003 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA lJ Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR Dan Coleman 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 (Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16431 - MANNING HOMES - A request to subdivide 3.92 acres of land into 15single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southeast corner of Lemon Avenue and Berkshire Street -APN: 201-252034, 35, and 36. 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) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00929 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request to construct 8 office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land, in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes, in the Industrial Park (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Development Review DRC2002-00929 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. 7:30 p.m (Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002- 00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY -The development of a 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to an existing industrial building and an additional railroad spur track to an existing line on 8.25 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 12320 4th Street -APN: 229-283-72. ~~ DRC AGENDA March 4, 2003 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 February 27, 2003 et least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • • CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Emily Wimer March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16431- MANNING HOMES- A request to subdivide 3.92 acres of land into 15single-family lots in the Low Residential District (2- 4 dwelling units per acre) located on the south side of Lemon Avenue, abutting the east side of the Alta Loma Channel -APN: 201-0252-34, 35, and 36. Desiqn Parameters: The site is located on the south side of Lemon Avenue and will create Berkshire Street abutting the east side of the Alta Loma Channel. The property to the north, east, and south are all zoned Low Residential, to the west across the Channel, is Medium Residential. The property is currently vacant and slopes at approximately 2-4 percent with no significant drainage courses, roads, or topographical features. 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 applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve any major issues Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Desiqn Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Staff Planner: Emily Wimer • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00929 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request to construct 8 office buildings totaling 52,614 square feet on 3.08 acres of land, in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16071 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC - A request for a single parcel subdivision for Office Condominium Purposes, in the Industrial Park (Subarea 6), located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route -APN: 0209-491-06 and 07. Related Files: Development Review DRC2002-00929 and Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00682. Background: On September 25, 2002, the Planning Commission conducted aPre-Application Review workshop on the proposed 8 building, professional office complex. Overall, the Commission was pleased with the octagonal footprint and honeycomb design. Although the buildings will be wood frame construction, the Commission indicated that the design of the project, with a smooth plaster finish, was compatible with the surrounding area and directed the applicant to proceed with the project. See attached minutes. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the west side of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet of Arrow Route. The project site is located within an Industrial Park District, which strives for high employment density and a high level of architectural quality. Site planning must incorporate • elements of apedestrian-oriented, campus-like setting with intensified landscaping. Paseos, esplanades and courtyards are highly encouraged. The proposed project has been designed to make optimum use of window exposure for amulti- tenant professional office complex. All buildings have significant movement in the wall plane and footprint, thereby providing strong articulation. A variety of accent features and architectural elements that provide visual interest and relief to the elevations having been incorporated, including cornices, accent diamonds, polished granite insets and foam trim around the windows. A 3-foot high foam base with a sandblasted finish has been utilized around the entire footprint of the project and will provide a material and texture change to the wall plane. The project has been designed with an interior courtyard that includes tables, chairs, pathways, and landscaping. 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 applicant has worked diligently to resolve all Major Issues with staff. There are no major issues. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. • 2. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. 3. Outdoor furniture shall be provided in the outdoor employee eating area. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00929 & SUBTPOM16071 - G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC March 4, 2003 • Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Attachments: Planning Commission Minutes dated September 265, 2002 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger • r • ~. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjoumed Meeting September 25, 2002 Chairman McNiel called the Adjoumed Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:20 p.m. The meeting was held in the Rains Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Rich Macias, John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Peter Tolstoy ABSENT: Pam Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, Brent Le Count, Associate Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, Diane O'Neal, Program Analyst; Joe Stofa, Associate Civil Engineer • t e NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00682 - G&L COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, LLC - A • Pre-Application Review to consider a conceptual design concept for a proposed development of 8 two-story office buildings totaling 50,816 square feet on 2.76 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6), located on the west side' of Utica Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Arrow Route - APN: 0209-491-06 and 0. Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced the item and gave an overview of the Pre-Application Review process. He emphasized that the purpose of the workshop was to look at the overall design and its relationship to the surrounding area. Bob Gallishaw and Wayne Litman, developers for the proposed project, gave a presentation of the project. Mr. Litman discussed the need fortraditional wood-frame construction, due to the octagonal footprint of the building. He further noted that although tilt-up construction is very common in Industrial Districts, it is not financially feasible for the proposed design. He stated that tilt-up construction makes the project virtually impossible to manage and build from a construction management standpoint. Mr. Gallishaw stressed the quality of the exterior materials of the project, and added that the goal of the developers is to offer ahigh-end office building that offers an abundance of window exposure. There was a brief discussion about the durability of stucco in the Industrial Districts and how certain architectural features would be attached to the wall plane. Serge Bonaldo, architect, explained the construction techniques involved and assured the • Commissioners of the quality of the proposed materials. Donald Granger, Assistant Planner, discussed the issues relating to the proposal. He noted that office/professional use is an appropriate land use for this area, and mentioned that although the project has a courtyard surrounded on all sides by building walls, staff felt that the widths and • geometric proportions of the courtyard are adequate. Commissioner Macias liked the project and felt the design was upscale. He supported the proposal. Commissioner Mannerino expressed approval of the architectural concept and noted that he was comfortable with stucco as a material for this project. Commissioner Tolstoy felt the design was innovative and indicated that he particularly liked the idea of maximizing the amount of window exposure. Chairman McNiel echoed the comments of the other Commissioners. He stated that he wanted to make sure the site has adequate parking and landscaping. He complimented the developer on the project design. ..... B. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00730 - WLC/PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A request to review the design of a proposed, 68,000 square foot, three level Cultural Center incuding a Branch Library, Performing Arts Theater, and Events Center on 3 acres of land located south of the future extension of Church Street and east of the future extension of Day Creek Boulevard and part of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center APN: 227-201-35. Brad Buller, City Planner, introduced the project as part of the Victoria Gardens Regional Center. He described the Pre-Application Review process and introduced Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director and Debra Clark, Library Director. Mr. Buller mentioned that the focus of discussion should be on the Arbor Way issue as the design of the connection from Merlot Street along the east side of • the Cultural Arts Center has changed since the inception of the Arbors Master Plan. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated that he is coordinating the project between the City and Forest City Development (the developer of the Victoria Gardens project). It was decided to align the main plaza area of the Cultural Arts Center (CAC) with the "Town Green" within the mall. Mr. McArdle introduced Larry Wolfe and George Weins with Wolfe Lang Christopher Architects, the designers of the CAC. Larry Wolfe, Wolfe Lang Christopher Architects, reviewed the design process forthe CAC. He said that it has been a challenge to coordinate the different design ideas and expert opinions into one cohesive design. He gave an overview of the project design including an area at the northeast comer of the site he referred to as "Arbor Court." He said this is intended to act as the southern terminus for Arbor Way, the northern terminus of which contains a turning circle with a gazebo. He indicated the Arbor Court will include short-term parking and drop off for books. He noted there is a water feature planned on the south side of the court and the CAC building will have a large glass area/bay window on the northeast comer where a reading room is located to enhance the terminus of the way. Mr. Wolfe stated Arbor Court is intended to function as a transition from Arbor Way into the site for the CAC and the remainder of Victoria Gardens. He commented that the court will also be an area of activity accommodating art shows, book sales, and parade termination point - a muRi- funciionalspace. He noted special paving and continuance of the octagonal shapes established for Arbor Way to the north will be utilized. He described the anticipated pedestrian circulation routes through the site and the use of the "Golden Mean" as a design inspiration for the CAC plaza area. He observed the building will contain a 500-seat theater, with 370 of those seats on the first level and the remainder in a mezzanine, banquet facility, and library. There is a major hallway connecting „ the building components referred to as the main street." Mr. Wolfe explained that classical books • and imagination inspired the architectural design and a definite intent was made to establish a timeless quality to the building. He stated there will be slate veneer, copper roofing, terra cotta roofing, and use of real plaster (as opposed to some of the newer commercial applications such as PC Adjourned Minutes -2- September 25, 2002 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:30 p.m. Kirt Coury March 4, 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY -The development of a 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to an existing industrial building and an additional railroad spur track to an existing line on 8.25 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located at 12320 4th Street - APN: 229-283-72. Design Parameters: The overall 17.06-acre site is currently developed with a 150,020 square foot office, manufacturing and warehouse facility (Heritage Bag Company, built in 1996) at the rear (north end) of the property. The remaining property between the existing building and 4th Street is currently a grape vineyard with an existing drive from 4th Street to the existing facility. The site has a slight slope from the north property line to 4th Street. Existing steel tanks are located at various areas on the site to the north, and 4th Street borders the site to the south. To the east is the Big Lots warehouse building, and to the west are warehouse distribution industrial buildings. The proposal is fora 134,656 square foot warehouse addition to the existing building at 12320 4th Street. Heritage Bag Company currently manufacturers, warehouses, and distributes plastic bags. The proposed addition is for warehouse and distribution of finished products. An additional railroad spur track will be added to the existing rail spur. The proposed addition will consist of matching concrete tilt-up wall panels and cast in reveal lines. The walls will have a paint finish to match the existing building. A design emphasis is placed along the entire south wall (facing 4th Street). This wall will be sandblasted finished with windows and at • the southeast corner, a 2-story high arched panel with entry trellis. The windows will have a tubular steel trellis above the window to match the existing building. 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 applicant has worked diligently to resolve major design issues presented by staff. Also, the building architecture and design are consistent with that of the area. There are no major issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: There are no secondary issues associated with the proposed project. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: All roof, wall, and ground-mounted equipment (including utility boxes) shall be screened from all sides and shall be architecturally integrated with the building design. 2. The design of light fixtures and their structural support shall architecturally compatible with the surrounding buildings. Freestanding light standards shall not exceed 25 feet in height. • 3. Paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. DRC COMMENTS DRC2002-00921 -HERITAGE BAG COMPANY March 4, 2003 • Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the incorporation of the noted design policies. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Kirt Coury C~ C~