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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/12/14 - Agenda PacketDESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING • ACTION AGENDA TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2004 7:00 P.M. Committee Members: Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR No items submitted. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Vance/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAPSUBTT16971 • -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES - A request to subdivide 3.2 net acres of land into 19single-family lots in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Variance DRC2004-01163. VARIANCE DRC2004-01163 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES, INC. - Request to allow the lot depth for Lots 6 and 9 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971 to be less than the minimum 90 feet in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971. 7:20 p.m. (Mike/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00404 - HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. -A request to construct a commercial building of 8,750 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street -APN: 0229-011-84. 7:40 p.m. (Ruben/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01236 - KISHIMOTO ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 10,000 square foot, 2-story medical office building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive -APN: 0208-062-14. PUBLIC COMMENTS • There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. . DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Vance Pomeroy December 14, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16971 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES - A request to subdivide 3.2 net acres of land into 19 single-family lots in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street -APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Variance DRC2004-01163. VARIANCE DRC2004-01163 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES, INC. - Request to allow the lot depth for Lots 6 and 9 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971 to be less than the minimum 90 feet in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street-APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971. Background/Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing a 19-lot subdivision of a 4.35-acre parcel southeast of Hellman Avenue and 6th Street alongside Cucamonga Creek. The project is proposing to take primary access off of "D" Street in Tract 16311 (Blessent) to the north with a secondary emergency-only access from Tract 15727 (Golden Oaks) to the east. No product designs accompany this proposed subdivision. The extremely narrow aspect of the project parcel shape generally limits the choices available for • parcel layout and lot shapes. The applicant is requesting a Variance for the two lots that cannot meet the minimum lot depth for this zone. Plotting studies were provided for the most unusual lots in the tract (Lots 6 through 9) to give the applicant an opportunity to show that houses can fit on these lots. The study for Lot 6 does not meet the 15-foot rear yard dimension, which is especially indicative of the shallowness of this proposed lot. A Regional Multi-Purpose Trail is indicated along the Cucamonga Creek Control Channel abutting the project site. The applicant has indicated that a neighborhood meeting will be conducted prior to the Design Review Meeting on December 14, 2004. The results will be shared with the Committee at that time. Staff Comments: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The depth of Lots 6 and 9 should be viewed in the context of the applicant's proposed "Limits of Pad" indicated on the map. If the "Limits of Pad" are viewed as a de facto lot line and the narrowing remainder as an unusable remnant, the severity of the shallowness becomes apparent, especially for Lot 6. A re-arrangement of the lots may result in a better distribution. 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 maximum height for perimeter walls for the project is 6 feet. Several sections indicate • heights up to and over 8 feet. A deviation of up to two feet requires a request for a Minor Exception. A deviation over two feet requires a request for a Variance. DRC ACTION COMMENTS SUBTT16971 AND DRC2004-01 1 63 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES • December 14, 2004 Page 2 Provide apedestrian/cyclist access gate to the future regional trail along the flood control channel between Lots 6 and 7 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Call out the type of decorative material to be used for the perimeter wall of the site and provide a typical elevation. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee review the proposal and provide comments on the Variance and continue the item for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to combining Lots 7 and 8 into one lot. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith December 14, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00404 - HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. - A request to construct a commercial building of 8,750 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street - APN: 0229-011-84. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street on a parcel of 58,722 square feet (about 314 feet wide by 187 feet deep). The properties to the north, south, and east are vacant, and the property to the west is developed with a pad building (Union Bank of California). The site is part of the Catellus Master Plan that was conceptually approved by the Planning Commission on April 28, 1999 (related file: DR 99-11), and includes Lowes Home Improvement (specialty retail), Farmer Boys (restaurant), and Carrows (restaurant). The existing topography slopes falls approximately 9 feet north to south. An existing, east-west drive aisle along the south side of the site allows vehicular access to Mayten Avenue and to other parts of the commercial complex. Pedestrian access has also been provided from the southwest corner of the building directly to Mayten Avenue, and via other sidewalks connecting east and west. The proposed building will have four tenant spaces. The primary • entrances to each proposed tenant space is from the south side of the building. The parking area is situated along the south and east side of the building and is comprised of 56 parking stalls. Landscape coverage is 19 percent; the minimum requirement is 15 percent for this development district. The proposed building is comprised of architecture that is consistent with the surrounding pad tenants. Key features include raised "towers" at the east and west ends of the building, arched soffets, columns, and the extensive use of storefront and spandrel glass on all elevations. The south face of each tower element projects horizontally about 10 feet from the primary south wall plane ofthe building. Beneath them, colonnades have been incorporated, furtheremphasizing the entrances of the primary tenants and providing shade. A 40-foot by 12-foot trellis has been proposed by the applicant to define the entrances of the "secondary" tenants; it also serves to visually connect the tower elements at each end. Another trellis of similar size is proposed over the patio area at the west side of the building. Canvas canopies at each window provide additional shading. Detail features include cornice trim, wainscots, and reveals on all wall planes to match Carrows Restaurant and Union Bank of California. The stucco finish and colorwill also match those buildings. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: None. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Reduce wall sign letter height to a maximum 18 iriches (not 30 inches as shown), consistent with the approved Uniform Sign Program. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2004-00404-HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. • December 14, 2004 Page 2 2. Provide two additional trees along the south elevation to be consistent with City Ordinance of one tree per 30 linear feet of elevation (160 feet divided by 30 feet = 5 trees). 3. Provide decorative accent medallions/quatrefoils at the four corners of the building similar to those applied on the Union Bank of California building. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Paint any metal service "mandoors" to match building walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal with the above modifications as conditions of approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the above items being made • conditions of approval. C~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Ruben Warren December 14, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01236-KISHIMOTOARCHITECTS-A request townstruct a 10,000 square foot, 2-story medical office building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-062-14. Design Parameters: The project site is one of the last undeveloped lots within the 10-acre Office Tennis Executive Center (OTEC) that was master planned in the early 1980s within the 292-acre Rancho Cucamonga Business Park. Fifteen OTEC parcels share common recreational amenities. The architecture styles of the buildings span almost 20 years. The adjacent southern parcel is in the early stages of Planning Department review. A vacant parcel remains to the northwest. With the exception of a letter of approval from the Office Tennis Executive Center Association (OTECA), an architectural program is absent. A final letter of approval for design and architecture from the OTECA has not been received. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: • 1. Actual depth of recessed arches scales at 6 inches; whereas, the shadows on the elevations imply a recess of several feet. All site and floor plans should be modified to incorporate an 18 to 36-inch recess. 2. A defined pedestrian connection to adjacent office buildings and shared tennis courts should be introduced through enhanced and/or decorative pedestrian paths. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Conceptual landscape plans submitted do not reflect multiple entrances on the west elevation; hence, sidewalk connections should be added to these doors. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Canopytrees shall be provided in the parking lot, not Canary Island pines. One tree perevery three parking stalls shall be provided. Use mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees along the streetscape for year round interest. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above revisions prior to City Planner approval. Design Review Committee Action: . Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Ruben Warren DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-01236 - KISHIMOTO ARCHITECTS • December 14, 2004 Page 2 The Committee indicated that, in addition to the design issues listed in the above comments, there are also two technical issues that are unresolved. First, staff requested a 35-foot setback along Red Oak Street (project has a 27-foot setback); however, had given the architect an opportunity to present drawings showing whether there are existing buildings along that street that have a 25-foot setback. Second, the architect's Site Plan contains conflicting information regarding the "assignable" floor area used for parking calculations. The Site Plan lists three different numbers for the total "assignable" floor area: 8,400 square feet, 8,500 square feet, and 8,938 square feet. Staff indicated that based upon the 42 parking spaces provided, the maximum assignable floor area would be 8,400 square feet. The property owner, Jim Barton, gave an overview of their design concept. He indicated agreement with all design issues, except for Major Issue #1 regarding providing greater articulation. He believes the elevations met the intent by having three tower elements thafproject outward 6 inches and have vertical articulation, and the use of different materials. The Committee recommended that the project be redesigned per the recommendations of staff contained in this report. The Committee requested that the applicant address both technical issues by providing additional information and revised plans. With regard to Major Issue #1, the Committee recommended a minimum 18-inch projection to articulate the street facing elevation. The Committee directed the applicant to work this issue out with staff. The Committee requested that this project come back to DRC with revisions. C~ J • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • December 14, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2004 7:00 P.M. Committee Members: Alternates: CONSENT CALENDAR No items submitted PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Cristine McPhail Rich Macias /~ ~\ 1 Pam Stewart Dan Coleman Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:00 p.m. (Vance/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16971 • -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES -A request to subdivide 3.2 net acres of land into 19single-family lots in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Variance DRC2004-01163. VARIANCE DRC2004-01163 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES, INC. - Request to allow the lot depth for Lots 6 and 9 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971 to be less than the minimum 90 feet in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street - APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971. 7:20 p.m. (Mike/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00404- HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. -A request to construct a commercial building of 8,750 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street -APN: 0229-011-84. 7:40 p.m. (Ruben/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01236 - KISHIMOTO ARCHITECTS - A request to construct a 10,000 square foot, 2-story medical office building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive -APN: 0208-062-14. 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 December 14, 2004 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT 1, Melissa Andrewin, Office Specialist II for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 9, 2004, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. ~>~~F,euJ.d of ~k1~h.ecJ~v • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Vance Pomeroy December 14, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16971 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES - A request to subdivide 3.2 net acres of land into 19 single-family lots in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street -APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Variance DRC2004-01163. VARIANCE DRC2004-01163 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES, INC. - Request to allow the lot depth for Lots 6 and 9 of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971 to be less than the minimum 90 feet in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hellman Avenue, south of 6th Street-APN: 0210-062-39. Related File: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16971. Background/Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing a 19-lot subdivision of a 4.35-acre parcel southeast of Hellman Avenue and 6th Street alongside Cucamonga Creek. The project is proposing to take primary access off of "D" Street in Tract 16311 (Blessent) to the north with a secondary emergency-only access from Tract 15727 (Golden Oaks) to the east. No product designs accompany this proposed subdivision. The extremely narrow aspect of the project parcel shape generally limits the choices available for • parcel layout and lot shapes. The applicant is requesting a Variance for the two lots that cannot meet the minimum lot depth for this zone. Plotting studies were provided for the most unusual lots in the tract (Lots 6 through 9) to give the applicant an opportunity to show that houses can fit on these lots. The study for Lot 6 does not meet the 15-foot rear yard dimension, which is especially indicative of the shallowness of this proposed lot. A Regional Multi-Purpose Trail is indicated along the Cucamonga Creek Control Channel abutting the project site. The applicant has indicated that a neighborhood meeting will be conducted prior to the Design Review Meeting on December 14, 2004. The results will be shared with the Committee at that time. Staff Comments: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: The depth of Lots 6 and 9 should be viewed in the context of the applicant's proposed "Limits of Pad" indicated on the map. If the "Limits of Pad" are viewed as a de facto lot line and the narrowing remainder as an unusable remnant, the severity of the shallowness becomes apparent, especially for Lot 6. A re-arrangement of the lots may result in a better distribution. 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 maximum height for perimeter walls for the project is 6 feet. Several sections indicate • heights up to and over 8 feet. A deviation of up to two feet requires a request for a Minor Exception. A deviation over two feet requires a request for a Variance. DRC COMMENTS SUBTT16971 -AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES • December 14, 2004 Page 2 2. Provide apedestrian/cyclist access gate to the future regional trail along the flood control channel between Lots 6 and 7 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Call out the type of decorative material to be used for the perimeter wall of the site and provide a typical elevation. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee review the proposal and provide comments on the Variance and continue the item for further review. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy Members Present: • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Mike Smith December 14, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00404 - HOGLE-IRELAND, INC - A request to construct a commercial building of 8,750 square feet for a retail use, a dental office, and a restaurant in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street - APN: 0229-011-84. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Street on a parcel of 58,722 square feet (about 314 feet wide by 187 feet deep). The properties to the north, south, and east are vacant, and the property to the west is developed with a pad building (Union Bank of California). The site is part of the Catellus Master Plan that was conceptually approved by the Planning Commission on April 28, 1999 (related file: DR 99-11), and includes Lowes Home Improvement (specialty retail), Farmer Boys (restaurant), and Carrows (restaurant). The existing topography slopes falls approximately 9 feet north to south. An existing, east-west drive aisle along the south side of the site allows vehicular access to Mayten Avenue and to other parts of the commercial complex. Pedestrian access has also been provided from the southwest corner of the building directly to Mayten Avenue, and via other sidewalks connecting east and west. The proposed building will have four tenant spaces. The primary • entrances to each proposed tenant space is from the south side of the building. The parking area is situated along the south and east side of the building and is comprised of 56 parking stalls. Landscape coverage is 19 percent; the minimum requirement is 15 percent for this development district. The proposed building is comprised of architecture that is consistent with the surrounding pad tenants. Key features include raised "towers" at the east and west ends of the building, arched soffets, columns, and the extensive use of storefront and spandrel glass on all elevations. The south face of each tower element projects horizontally about 10 feet from the primary south wall plane of the building. Beneath them, colonnades have been incorporated, furtheremphasizing the entrances of the primary tenants and providing shade. A 40-foot by 12-foot trellis has been proposed by the applicant to define the entrances of the "secondary" tenants; it also serves to visually connect the tower elements at each end. Another trellis of similar size is proposed over the patio area at the west side of the building. Canvas canopies at each window provide additional shading. Detail features include cornice trim, wainscots, and reveals on all wall planes to match Carrows Restaurant and Union Bank of California. The stucco fnish and colorwill also match those buildings. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: None. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. • 1. Reduce wall sign letter height to a maximum 18 inches (not 30 inches as shown), consistent with the approved Uniform Sign Program. DRC COMMENTS DRC2004-00404 - HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. • December 14, 2004 Page 2 2. Provide two additional trees along the south elevation to be consistent with City Ordinance of one tree per 30 linear feet of elevation (160 feet divided by 30 feet = 5 trees). 3. Provide decorative accent medallions/quatrefoils at the four corners of the building similar to those applied on the Union Bank of California building. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Paint any metal service "mandoors" to match building walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal with the above modifications as conditions of approval. ' Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: • n U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:40 p.m. Ruben Warren December 14, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01236 - KISHIMOTO ARCHITECTS -A request to construct a 10,000 square foot, 2-story medical office building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the west side of Red Oak Street, north of Civic Center Drive - APN: 0208-062-14. Design Parameters: The project site is one of the last undeveloped lots within the 10-acre Office Tennis Executive Center (OTEC) that was master planned in the early 1980s within the 292-acre Rancho Cucamonga Business Park. Fifteen OTEC parcels share common recreational amenities. The architecture styles of the buildings span almost 20 years. The adjacent southern parcel is in the early stages of Planning Department review. A vacant parcel remains to the northwest. With the exception of a letter of approval from the Office Tennis Executive Center Association (OTECA), an architectural program is absent. A final letter of approval for design and architecture from the OTECA has not been received. 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. Actual depth of recessed arches scales at 6 inches; whereas, the shadows on the elevations • imply a recess of several feet. All site and floor plans should be modified to incorporate an 18 to 36-inch recess. 2. A defined pedestrian connection to adjacent office buildings and shared tennis courts should be introduced through enhanced and/or decorative pedestrian paths. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: Conceptual landscape plans submitted do not reflect multiple entrances on the west elevation; hence, sidewalk connections should be added to these doors. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Canopy trees shall be provided in the parking lot, not Canary Island pines. One tree per every three parking stalls shall be provided. Use mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees along the streetscape for year round interest. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above revisions prior to City Planner approval. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Ruben Warren • Members Present: