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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/01/20 - Agenda Packet• DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA ACTION AGENDA u Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Nancy Fong Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel 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 previous meeting. 7:OO p.m. (Donald/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITDRC2003-00719 - PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue -APN: 1089-121-OS and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:10 p.m. (Debra/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE TRACT .SUBTT16324 - HENDERSONCREEK PROPERTIES, LLC. -The proposed subdivision of 62.50 acres into 121 lots for single-family development, within the Very Low Residential District (0.1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at the northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road. APN: 0225-084-04, 0226-081-09 and 10, and 0226-082-29. Related Files: DRC2003-00749, DRC2003-00750, DRC2003-00751 and DRC2003-00753. 7:30 p.m. (Donald/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00987 - OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct a 16,448 square foot office building on 1.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street-APN: 0208-352-11. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. • DRC ACTION AGENDA January 20, 2004 Page 2 • 7:50 p.m. (Donald/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2003-00988- OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical and retail use on 2.27 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Laurel Street, west of Red Oak Avenue -APN: 0208-352-91. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 8:10 p.m. (Doug/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITDRC2003-00048 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct a recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner interchange of the 210 and 15 Interstate ~ interchange -APN: 0228-011-31 8:30 p.m. (Warren/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2003-00847- FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of~Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel -APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract MapSUBTT16651, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominium development on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel -APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16651, Development Review DRC2003-00847, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16651 - FUSCOEENGINEERING -(TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL)-Aresidentialsubdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel -APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. (Eng-Mark) 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 • CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 r~ L ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719- PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. At the January 6, 2004, DRC meeting the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied several of the Major and Secondary Issues. The Committee (McPhail, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project and recommend approval with conditions (see attached action comments). The Committee requested that the applicant make the revised changes and that the project be scheduled for review on Consent Calendar at the January 20, 2004 Design Review Meeting. The applicant agreed to make the requested changes. REVISED PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members~Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger At the meeting, staff presented revised drawings, which satisfied the Major, Secondary, and additional issues the Design Review Committee raised at its January 6, 2004, meeting. The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval. L~ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 P.M. Debra Meier January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16324 - HENDERSON CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC. - The proposed subdivision of 62.50 acres into 121 lots for single- family development, within the Very Low Residential District (0.1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at the northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road. APN: 0225-084-04, 0226-081-09 and 10, and 0226-082-29. Related Files: DRC2003-00749, DRC2003-00750, DRC2003-00751 and DRC2003-00753. Design Parameters: The proposed project will consist of the Tentative Tract Map, as well as the related Development Agreement, and General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments from Very Low Residential to Low Residential. The annexation area will encompass 100 acres, and the proposed subdivision includes 62.5 acres of a 90.4 acre parcel. The remaining 28 acres of the property are within Flood Control and Utility Corridor easements and are not proposed for development. The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments are both intended to modify the land use designation from Very Low Residential (0.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). Although the gross density of the project at 1.3 dwelling units per acre is consistent with the current Very Low Residential land use designation, the individual lot areas range from approximately 14,000 square feet to over 35,000 square feet, with an • average lot area of approximately 18,000 square feet, therefore, the Low Residential land use designation is necessary to allow the proposed lot sizes. The site is situated on the Etiwanda Fan at the terminus of Wardman Bullock Road and Colonbero Road. The north boundary of the project site is formed by two parallel transmission lines for SCE and LADWP; and, the western and southern boundaries of the site area is formed by San Bernardino County Flood Control District property that is associated with Etiwanda Creek. Therefore, no development can occur along the north, south, or west boundaries of the site due to the use and ownership of the surrounding lands. The eastern site boundary is adjacent to W ardman-Bullock Road and the Brentwood Estates/Sheridan Estates project that was annexed to the City some years ago. The proposed project will meet and/or exceed the average lot size of the Brentwood Estates project at over 18,000 square feet of average lot area. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared that will address the anticipated environmental impacts of the proposed project and all associated actions. The EIR will address the following areas of environmental impact in detail: Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use, Noise, Public Health and Safety, Public Services, Transportation and Circulation, and Utilities/Services. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Staff has worked with the applicant since submittal of the project to develop a design that addresses design and circulation issues surrounding the proposed project. Therefore, there are no staff comments . Access is provided from within this subdivision to the north, where several private property owners have homes which lie north of the power corridors. Two means of access have been provided from • both the east and west sides of the site. The proposed access has been coordinated with the property owners north of the site, as well as the County Planning and Engineering Land Development staff. DRC ACTION COMMENTS SUBTT16324 - HENDERSON CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC January 20, 2004 • Page 2 The proposed subdivision design incorporates a row of equestrian-sized lots along the northern boundary of the project site. Access to the rear of the lots is served by the standard 15-foot private equestrian easement that extends from Colonbero Road along the north boundary to the proposed public street near the west boundary. The four lots along Street "I"are also proposed asequestrian- sized lots. The following issues will be the focus of.Trails Advisory Committee discussion regarding this project: Within the equestrian-sized lots, the site should be graded in a manner that would allow a horse corral to be located at the same level as the proposed local equestrian trail. 2. Develop access from the Local Equestrian trails to the nearby Regional trails located within the power corridor north of the site and/or the levee along Henderson Creek. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project and provide any further comments for consideration in the completion of the project review and environmental analysis. The project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission upon completion of the Environmental Impact Report. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Debra Meier The Committee recommended approval of the project with no further comments or modifications to the design of the Tentative Tract Map. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00987 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct a 16,448 square foot office building on 1.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street - APN: 0208-352-11. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street. The site is surrounded by buildings of varying architectural styles and materials. The project site is located within the Industrial Park Haven Overlay 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 generous amounts of landscaping. Paseos, esplanades and courtyards are highly encouraged. The applicant is proposing to construct atwo-story, 16,448 square foot office building. The project site has been designed with a covered, outdoor employee eating area that includes tables and benches. The building has strong articulation in all wall planes, five balconies, and a courtyard at the entrance of the building with a fountain. The exterior materials consist of stucco with granite the accent squares, decorative cornice, and a 3 to 5-foot high stone ledge base. Horizontal and vertical fry reglets provide additional relief to the wall planes. The vacant property to the west is • concurrently being proposed for development of two office/medical buildings totaling 23,762 square feet (DRC2003-00988). 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. A pedestrian sidewalk should be provided to connect the building to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine driveway (along the north side of project site). Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. 2. To improve circulation and minimize potential vehicle conflicts at this "T"intersection, the most northerly drive aisle opening near the western property Tine should be closed off with a landscaped planter. A drive aisle opening near the north property line, aligned with the existing drive aisle opening at the Chinese restaurant, should be installed. 3. The use of stone ledge is a departure from the surrounding buildings that were recently constructed (Chipolte and Starbucks) and does not promote design continuity. Brick should replace stone ledge as a primary material, and be used in substantially larger amounts. Avoid using brick only as a base treatment. Brick should be used in substantially larger amounts to emphasize the office/professional use of the project and to fulfill the requirement of two primary materials. Staff suggests the following: • Brick should be applied to selected portions on the wall planes on the north, east, and west elevations. Staff suggests adding brick to the inset areas of the wall planes and pilasters in order to frame the 6 by 6-foot windows. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-00987 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT January 20, 2004 . Page 2 Brick should be added to the columns and wall plane up to the second floor under all balconies. 4. At the south and west elevations, the square granite file accents and fry reglets do not provide adequate visual interest and variation to the large wall plane at the stairwells. The square granite accents and fry reglets should be eliminated and the wall plane should be redesigned with large amounts of framed, sprandel glass. 5. At the north, east, and west elevations, the vertical elements on either side of the 6 by 6-foot windows should extend, or "pop-out," in order to provide relief and shadow. The vertical elements should extend 18 inches from the wall plane. 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 covered outdoor employee eating area should consist of a wood trellis, utilizing large member lumber sizes (8 by 8-inch posts, 4 by 10-inch beams, 2 by 6-inch lattice) and beams with decorative ends. Posts should be placed on a 2 by 2-foot brick base that is a minimum of 4 feet high in order to complement the building design. 3. Colored concrete or 24 by 24-inch scored concrete should be used in the first nine spaces in front of the buildings (carpool and handicap) and in the courtyard at the main entrance at the • south elevation. Colored/scored concrete will define the buildings entrances and enhance the architecture of the building. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Outdoor furniture shall be provided in the outdoor employee eating area. 2. Xeriscape principles should be followed in the landscape. 3. The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to the Design Review Committee prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee reviewed the project and did not recommend approval. The Committee requested that the project return to the Design Review Committee as a regular item, and provided the following comments and direction to the applicant: • 1. The site plan should be revised to provide a pedestrian sidewalk that connects to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine driveway (along the north side of project site). Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-00987 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT January 20, 2004 • Page 3 2. The offset "T" intersection should be eliminated in order to minimize potential vehicle conflicts. The Committee indicated that a drive aisle opening near the north property line, aligned with the existing drive aisle opening at the Chinese restaurant, was the most feasible solution. The Committee indicated that they would be willing to review alternative solutions. 3. The Committee indicated that stone ledge is a departure from the surrounding buildings that were recently constructed (Chipolte and Starbucks) and does not promote design continuity. The Committee strongly encouraged the applicant to replace the stone ledge with brick and to apply it in larger portions on the wall planes. The Committee indicated that it was not completely opposed to the use of stone ledge, and would consider the use of stone ledge, provided it was applied in larger amounts and complemented the adjacent buildings. 4. At the stair wells on the south and west elevations, the wall plane needs additional treatment to break up the large expanse and provide visual interest. 5. The covered outdoor employee should be redesigned to provide a logical, attached connection to the building. The Committee suggested the use of a decorative wood overhead trellis. Large member lumber sizes (8 by 8-inch posts, 8 by 10-inch beams, 2 by 6-inch lattice) and beams with decorative ends should be utilized. 6. Colored concrete or 24 by 24-inch scored concrete should be used in the first nine spaces in front of the buildings (carpool and handicap) and in the courtyard at the main entrance at the • south elevation. 7. The courtyard atthe primary entrance (north elevation) of the building should be redesigned to include landscaping. 8. The landscape palette of the project should be redesigned to provide more color. The Committee encouraged the applicant to make use of a plant palette that will enhance and provide vibrancy to the project. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00988 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical and retail use on 2.27 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Laurel Street, west of Red Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-352-91. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street. The site is surrounded by buildings of varying architectural styles and materials. The project site is located within the Industrial Park Haven Overlay 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 generous amounts of landscaping. Paseos, esplanades, and courtyards are highly encouraged. The applicant is proposing to construct two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical, and retail uses. The project site has been with designed with a paseo centered between the buildings that include stamped concrete, brick pavers, water fountain, concrete benches, and two wood overhead trellis. The exterior materials consist of stucco and red brick. Horizontal and vertical fry reglets provide additional relief to the wall planes. The vacant property to the east is • concurrently being proposed for development of a two-story office building totaling 16,448 square feet (DRC2003-00987). 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. A pedestrian sidewalk should be provided to connect the buildings to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine driveway. Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the northwest corner of west building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. Lastly, the sidewalk along the west side of the east drive entrance should continue north to link with the continuous sidewalk system. 2. Avoid using brick only as a base treatment. Brick should be used in substantially larger amounts to emphasize the office/professional use of the project. Staff suggests the following: • On the north elevation, brick should be applied to the entire wall plane and pilasters, up to the cornice, on Units 3-5 and 10-12. • On the south elevation, brick should be applied to the entire wall plane and pilasters, up to the cornice, on Units 3-5 and 10-12. • On the south elevation, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the pilasters on Units 1, 7, 8, and 14. • On the west elevation of Unit 1, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the • 3 pilasters. • On the east elevation of Unit 14, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the 2 pilasters and the electrical room. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-00988 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT January 20, 2004 • Page 2 On the north elevation, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the 2 pilasters at the corner of Units 1 and 14. 3. The tower elements, with the brick ribbons and cornice, are awkward and do not create a strong and complementing focal point. The tower should be redesigned. Staff suggest the following modifications: Add a hip roof and eliminate the vertical and horizontal brick ribbons. The towers should be redesigned with brick extending from the base to the cornice. The tower should also contain additional elements and forms, such as arches with brick soldier courses, recessed windows with ledges and keystones, in order to provide variation and visual interest. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Landscape planter should be provided along the west elevation of the west building. 2. Trellis members should be heftier, with the smallest member being 4 by 6 inches. 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 will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. 2. Xeriscape principles should be followed in the landscape. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above revisions prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger The Committee reviewed the project and did not recommend approval. The Committee requested that the project return to the Design Review Committee as a regular item, and provided the following comments and direction to the applicant: 1. A pedestrian sidewalk should be provided to connect the buildings to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine drive aisle. The Committee stated a meandering sidewalk was preferred on the south side of the east-west spine drive aisle. Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the northwest corner of west building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. Lastly, the sidewalk along the west side of the east drive entrance should continue north to link with the continuous sidewalk system. • 2. The revised building elevations incorporating additional brick as outlined in Major Issue #2 and the tower features with a metal hip roof introduced by the applicant were acceptable, provided the tower feature is lowered slightly. DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-00988 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT • January 20, 2004 Page 3 3. The Committee directed the applicant to rotate the site plan and building footprints, following the natural curve of the east-west drive aisle. Rotating the site plan on its axis will align the courtyard with the primary entrance and provide a focal point. 4. The landscape palette of the project should be redesigned to provide more color. The Committee encouraged the applicant to make use of a plant palette that will enhance and provide vibrancy to the project. 5. A landscape planter should be provided along the west elevation of the west building. 6. Trellis members should be heftier, with the smallest member being 4 by 6 inches. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 P.M. Doug Fenn January 20, 2004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00048 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility including a caretaker's quarters on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner interchange of the 210 and 15 Interstate interchange - APN:0228-011-31. Background: This project was review by DRC on July 15, 2003 and recommended for revisions. Attached are the July 15, 2003 DRC Action Comments. The applicant was instructed to work with Staff and return the project to DRC as a Consent Item. However, Issues still remain and staff is of the opinion that progress on this project has been with a minimalist approach. Because of this, Staff is not returning the project as a Consent Item and the below referenced items must be fully addressed: Staff Comments: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The covered R.V. storage buildings should strongly "reflect" the architectural "elements" of the caretaker's residence. 2. The building wall along the south property boundary needs to be architecturally treated to break up the monotonous design or provide a 20-foot landscape area. 3. Provide a Conceptual Landscape Plan showing the density of trees at the north side of the site as required by the Planning Commission at the Pre-application meeting. Provide sight line studies and illustrative sections to prove that the area is screened from freeway view. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide decorative pavement within drive entry throats (outside public right-of-way). 2. Access gates shall be opaque. 3. Provide the river rock columns to the Detailed Shop. 4. Delete six parking spaces to the west of the project across the manager's office because of conflict with the entry area. 5. No outdoor lighting shall spill over unto neighboring residential neighborhoods. 6. The applicant shall apply for a Uniform Sign Program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee address major and secondary issues and return before the Committee for review. Design Review Committee Action: • Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong DRC ACTION COMMENTS DRC2003-00048 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES • January 20, 2004 Page 2 Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant presented some of the changes to their project as recommended by staff. However, the Committee had instructed that additional pilasters should be developed at the end of the buildings and the height increased by at least three feet. Staff also recommended moving the arched decorative elements to be clustered as four in a row, all facing the 210 Freeway on-ramp as it merges into the I-15 Freeway. The Committee stated that the Landscape Plans have not been revised to address the previous Committee comments. The Committee also directed the applicant to provide landscaping along the entire south border of the project, and to revise the project and bring it back for full Committee review. U DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 8:30 P.M. Warren Morelion January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Background: At the January 6, 2004, DRC meeting, the Committee reviewed the project and • recommended it return to the next meeting with corrections. The Committee asked the developer to revise the project to reflect the attached action comments. The Committee requested revised plans be presented at this meeting for review. PLANS AVAILABLE AT MEETING Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for approval subject to addressing all of the issues outlined in the attached January 6, 2004, DRC Action Comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Rich Fletcher, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The Design Review Committee reviewed the project again and was satisfied with all of the applicant's revisions. The applicant redesigned the project to incorporate a more "Tuscany: architectural design by adding additional stone treatment, shutters, window trim, iron elements, a softer color palette, and landscaping around the buildings. In addition, the pool house was redesigned to include an enhanced entry, additional stone, shutters, and iron elements. The parking issue was addressed by adding an additional seven guest parking spaces to the site. Two of the spaces were added near the pool house in a parallel parking design. A staircase was also added between Buildings 15 and 16 to allow better pedestrian access to the pool area. The applicant • agreed to continue to work with the adjacent property owner to incorporate the vacant property in front of the site into the project design. The Committee recommended the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for approval with no additional comments or corrections. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • January 20, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respecttull submitted, ~, Brad Buller Secretary r1 LJ • . DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA • • Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Donald/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003- 00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 .acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue -APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to an applicant regarding their development application. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. 7:10 p.m. (Debra/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16324 - HENDERSON CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC. -The proposed subdivision of 62.50 acres into 121 lots for single-family development, within the Very Low Residential District (0.1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at the northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road. APN: 0225-084-04, 0226-081-09 and 10, and 0226-082-29. Related Files: DRC2003-00749, DRC2003-00750, DRC2003-00751 and DRC2003-00753. 7:30 p.m (Donald/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00987 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEV ELOPMENT - A request to construct a 16,448 square foot office building on 1.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street -APN: 0208-352-11. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. DRC AGENDA January 20, 2004 Page 2 • 7:50 p.m. (Donald/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00988 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A requestto construct . two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical and retail use on 2.27 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Laurel Street, west of Red Oak Avenue -APN: 0208-352-91. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 8:10 p.m. (Doug/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00048 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct a recreational vehicle storage facility on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner interchange of the 210 and 15 Interstate interchange -APN: 0228-011-31 8:30 p.m (Warren/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS ATREDHILL) - Thedesign review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract MapSUBTT16651, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominium development on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel -APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16651, Development Review DRC2003-00847, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel -APN: 0207-101-32, 33, and 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. (Eng-Mark) 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 January 20, 2004 Page 3 LJ ADJOURNMENT I, Melissa Andrewin, Office Specialist I I for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 15, 2004, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS _ 7:00 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. At the January 6, 2004, DRC meeting the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied several of the Major and Secondary Issues. The Committee (McPhail, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project and recommend approval with conditions (see attached action comments). The Committee requested that the applicant make the revised changes and that the project be scheduled for review on Consent Calendar at the January 20, 2004 Design Review Meeting. The applicant agreed to make the requested changes. REVISED PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-OS and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. Background: On February 12, 2002, the Planning Commission conducted a workshop on the proposed gas station, convenience store and fast food restaurant. At the workshop, the Commission directed the applicant to modify the proposed project to be highly sensitive to the neighborhood to the south, and that the project was overbuilt. The Commission emphasized the importance of good on-site circulation, the requirement of outstanding architectural design, and the need to prevent glare on the residences to the south. In response to the Commission's comments, the applicant has scaled down the square footages of the buildings and designed the site with good circulation. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on a triangular parcel created by the realignment of Highland Avenue and the 210 Freeway. The site has an average grade of approximately 10 percent, sloping from north to south, and some areas have grades approaching 50 percent on existing, manufactured slopes. The site has 20 feet of fall from the northwest corner of the parcel to the southwest corner of the parcel. The site is constrained by the shape, and the existing topography. The project has been designed . with a stacked stone base, tower feature and wood trellis feature with posts mounted on stacked stdne bases in the drive-thru lane. Decorative concrete is used at both driveway entrances, for a pedestrian connection and at the Handicap parking stall. 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. Grading of the project is critical to minimize the impact on the existing single-family homes to the south. The proposed pad of the gas station and convenience store is approximately 2 to 9 feet higher than the Highland Avenue street elevation. The proposed pad should be lowered several feet and be elevated only what is necessary to accomplish adequate drainage. The applicant should revise the grading design to minimize the impact of the project, even if retaining walls are necessary. 2. The battered, tapered architectural wall planes are typical and create awkward geometry in the form of the building. Staff does not encourage the uses of battered wall planes. Strong consideration should be given to eliminating the battered wall planes and using traditional shapes that fit with overall building form. 3. At the east elevation, the tower feature has an extensive amount of vertical wall plane that is void of enhancement. The tower'feature should be redesigned, with elements that provide variation, such as arches or porticos. 4. All aluminum awnings should be eliminated on the west and east elevations, and replaced with suspended, large-member, decorative wood trellis that projects from the wall plane a minimum of 2 Yz feet. DRC COMMENTS DRC2003-00719-PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. January 6, 2004 • Page 2 5. The south and north elevations should receive some additional architectural enhancement, such as suspended wood trellis, quatrefoils, or accent file framed by a contrasting stucco surround. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Additional stacked stone should be added to the convenience store/fast food building. The 2-foot high stacked stone base is too small to provide a materials contrast from the stucco wall plane. The stacked base should be raised to a minimum height of 3 Yz feet. On the east elevation, stacked stone should be added to completely cover the trapezoidal wall plane over the entrance to Jack in Box. 2. Colored concrete and enhanced paving should be used at the following locations: • Colored terracotta concrete should be used under the pump island. • Eliminate stamped concrete at the driveways and at the pedestrian connection and replace with colored concrete with score lines. 3. The six columns supporting the pump island canopy should have a stacked stone, and a decorative cap, thereby matching the architecture of the convenience store and fast food restaurant. Stacked stone should extend from the base of columns up to a minimum of 8 feet. 4. The columns supporting the wood trellis should be enlarged in order to make a greater architectural statement and presence. Staff suggests the following dimensions: 2 feet by • 2 feet base with stacked stone carried to the bottom of the posts, and 12 inches by 12 inches wood posts. 5. The monument signs should blend into the grades and berms. Policy 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. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. 3. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be designed a confine the light canopy to the site boundaries. 4. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be architecturally compatible with the building design. 5. The project shall conform to the Day Creek Boulevard Master Plan and shall have 10-foot sidewalk, matching the projects to the north and south. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger DRC COMMENTS DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. January 6, 2004 • Page 3 At the meeting the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied several of the Major and Secondary Issues. The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with the following conditions: The proposed pad shall be lowered several feet and be elevated only what is necessary to accomplish adequate drainage. 2. The battered, tapered architectural wall planes shall be eliminated and replaced with square wall planes. 3. At the east elevation, the tower feature shall include an arch. The Committee supported the revision made by the applicant, but indicated the tower need additional enhancement, such as accent file framed by a stucco surround. 4. All aluminum awnings shall be eliminated on the east and west elevations and replaced with suspended, large-member, decorative wood trellis that projects from the wall plane a minimum of 2 Yz feet. If necessary, the wood trellis shall be suspended by wood, not cables. 5. The south and north elevations shall receive additional architectural enhancement, in the form of score lines, matching the east elevation. 6. Additional stacked stone shall be added to the convenience store/fast food building. The stacked base should be raised to a minimum height of 3 Yz feet. On the east elevation, . stacked stone shall be added to completely cover the wall plane over the entrance to Jack in Box. 6. Black concrete shall be used under the pump island. The stamped concrete at the driveways and at the pedestrian connection shall be eliminated and replaced with colored concrete with score lines. 7. The six columns supporting the pump island canopy shall have a stacked stone, and a decorative cap, thereby, matching the architecture of the convenience store and fast food restaurant. Stacked stone shall extend from the base of the columns up a minimum of 8 feet. 8. The columns supporting the wood trellis shall be enlarged in order to make a greater architectural statement and presence. The following dimensions shall be used: 2 by 2-foot base with stacked stone carried to the bottom of the posts and 12 by 12-inch wood posts. 9. The monument signs shall blend into the grades and berms. Final design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 10. All cornices shall have finished ends and wrap around where the wall plane returns 90 degrees. 11. The pumps island canopy shall have a mansard roof with tile. 12. The project will have a decorative concrete and a plaza, matching the project at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue. The Committee requested that the applicant make the revised changes and that the project be scheduled for review on Consent Calendar at the January 20, 2004, Design Review Meeting. The applicant agreed to make the requested changes. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 P.M. Debra Meier January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16324 - HENDERSON CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC. - The proposed subdivision of 62.50 acres into 121 lots for single- familydevelopment, within the Very Low Residential District (0.1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located at the northerly end of Wardman-Bullock Road. APN: 0225-084-04, 0226-081-09 and 10, and 0226-082-29. Related Files: DRC2003-00749, DRC2003-00750, DRC2003-00751 and DRC2003-00753. Design Parameters: The proposed project will consist of the Tentative Tract Map, as well as the related Development Agreement, and General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments from Very Low Residential to Low Residential. The annexation area will encompass'100 acres, and the proposed subdivision includes 62.5 acres of a 90.4 acre parcel. The remaining 28 acres of the property are within Flood Control and Utility Corridor easements and are not proposed for development. The proposed General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendments are both intended to modify the land use designation from Very Low Residential (0.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre) to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). Although the gross density of the project at 1.3 dwelling units per acre is consistent with the current Very Low Residential land use designation, the individual lot areas range from approximately 14,000 square feet to over 35,000 square feet, with an average lot area of approximately 18,000 square feet, therefore, the Low Residential land use . designation is necessary to allow the proposed lot sizes. The site is situated on the Etiwanda Fan at the terminus of Wardman Bullock Road and Colonbero Road. The north boundary of the project site is formed by two parallel transmission lines for SCE and LADW P; and, the western and southern boundaries of the site area is formed by San Bernardino County Flood Control District property that is associated with Etiwanda Creek. Therefore, no development can occur along the north, south, or west boundaries of the site due to the use and ownership of the surrounding lands. The eastern site boundary is adjacent to Wardman-Bullock Road and the Brentwood Estates/Sheridan Estates project that was annexed to the City some years ago. The proposed project will meet and/or exceed the average lot size of the Brentwood Estates project at over 18,000 square feet of average lot area. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared that will address the anticipated environmental impacts of the proposed project and all associated actions. The EIR will address the following areas of environmental impact in detail: Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use, Noise, Public Health and Safety, Public Services, Transportation and Circulation, and Utilities/Services. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Staff has worked with the applicant since submittal of the project to develop a design that addresses design and circulation issues surrounding the proposed project. Therefore, there are no staff comments . Access is provided from within this subdivision to the north, where several private property owners have homes which lie north of the power corridors. Two means of access have been provided from both the east and west sides of the site. The proposed access has been coordinated with the property owners .north of the site, as well as the County Planning and Engineering Land Development staff. The proposed subdivision design incorporates a row of equestrian-sized lots along the northern boundary of the project site. Access to the rear of the lots is served by the standard 15-foot private equestrian easement that extends from Colonbero Road along the north boundaryto the proposed • public street nearthe west boundary. The four lots along Street "I"are also proposed as equestrian- sized lots. The following issues will be the focus of Trails Advisory Committee discussion regarding this project: Within the equestrian-sized lots, the site should be graded in a manner that would allow a horse corral to be located at the same level as the proposed local equestrian trail. 2. Develop access from the Local Equestrian trails to the nearby Regional trails located within the power corridor north of the site and/or the levee along Henderson Creek. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project and provide any further comments for consideration in the completion of the project review and environmental analysis. The project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission upon completion of the Environmental Impact Report. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Debra Meier • . DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00987 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct a 16,448 square foot office building on 1.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street - APN: 0208-352-11. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street. The site is surrounded by buildings of varying architectural styles and materials. The project site is located within the Industrial Park Haven Overlay 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 generous amounts of landscaping. Paseos, esplanades and courtyards are highly encouraged. The applicant is proposing to construct atwo-story, 16,448 square foot office building. The project site has been designed with a covered, outdoor employee eating area that includes tables and benches. The building has strong articulation in all wall planes, five balconies, and a courtyard at the entrance of the building with a fountain. The exterior materials consist of stucco with granite the accent squares, decorative cornice, and a 3 to 5-foot high stone ledge base. Horizontal and vertical fry reglets provide additional relief to the wall planes. The vacant property to the west is concurrently being proposed for development of two office/medical buildings totaling 23,762 square feet (DRC2003-00988). 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. A pedestrian sidewalk should be provided to connect the building to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine driveway (along the north side of project site). Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. 2. To improve circulation and minimize potential vehicle conflicts at this "T"intersection, the most northerly drive aisle opening near the western property line should be closed off with a landscaped planter. A drive aisle opening near the north property line, aligned with the existing drive aisle opening at the Chinese restaurant, should be installed. 3. The use of stone ledge is a departure from the surrounding buildings that were recently constructed (Chipolte and Starbucks) and does not promote design continuity. Brick should replace stone ledge as a primary material, and be used in substantially larger amounts. Avoid using brick only as a base treatment. Brick should be used in substantially larger amounts to emphasize the office/professional use of the project and to fulfill the requirement of two primary materials. Staff suggests the following: • Brick should be applied to selected portions on the wall planes on the north, east, and . west elevations. Staff suggests adding brick to the inset areas of the wall planes and pilasters in order to frame the 6 by 6-foot windows. • Brick should be added to the columns and wall plane up to the second floor under all balconies. 4. At the south and west elevations, the square granite file accents and fry reglets do not provide adequate visual interest and variation to the large wall plane at the stairwells. The square granite accents and fry reglets should be eliminated and the wall plane should be redesigned with large amounts of framed, sprandel glass. 5. At the north, east, and west elevations, the vertical elements on either side of the 6 by 6-foot windows should extend, or "pop-out," in order to provide relief and shadow. The vertical elements should extend 18 inches from the wall plane. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. The covered outdoor employee eating area should consist of a wood trellis, utilizing large member lumber sizes (8 by 8-inch posts, 4 by 10-inch beams, 2 by 6-inch lattice) and beams with decorative ends. Posts should be placed on a 2 by 2-foot brick base that is a minimum of 4 feet high in order to complement the building design. 3. Colored concrete or 24 by 24-inch scored concrete should be used in the first nine spaces in front of the buildings (carpool and handicap) and in the courtyard at the main entrance at the south elevation. Colored/scored concrete will define the buildings entrances and enhance the architecture of the building. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. Outdoor furniture shall be provided in the outdoor employee eating area. 2. Xeriscape principles should be followed in the landscape. • 3. The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to the Design Review Committee prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 P.M. Donald Granger January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00988 -OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A request to construct two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical and retail use on 2.27 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Laurel Street, west of Red Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-352-91. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Avenue and Laurel Street. The site is surrounded by buildings of varying architectural styles and materials. The project site is located within the Industrial Park Haven Overlay 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 generous amounts of landscaping. Paseos, esplanades, and courtyards are highly encouraged. The applicant is proposing to construct two buildings totaling 23,762 square feet consisting of office, medical, and retail uses. The project site has been with designed with a paseo centered between the buildings that include stamped concrete, brick pavers, water fountain, concrete benches, and two wood overhead trellis. The exterior materials consist of stucco and red brick. Horizontal and vertical fry reglets provide additional relief to the wall planes. The vacant property to the east is concurrently being proposed for development of atwo-story office building totaling 16,448 square feet (DRC2003-00987). • 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. A pedestrian sidewalk should be provided to connect the buildings to the other buildings in this block. A continuous sidewalk was intended along the south side of the main east-west spine driveway. Also, a sidewalk connection should be provided from the northwest corner of west building to link with the continuous sidewalk system. Lastly, the sidewalk along the west side of the east drive entrance should continue north to link with the continuous sidewalk system. 2. Avoid using brick only as a base treatment. Brick should be used in substantially larger amounts to emphasize the office/professional use of the project. Staff suggests the following: • On the north elevation, brick should be applied to the entire wall plane and pilasters, up to the cornice, on Units 3-5 and 10-12. • On the south elevation, brick should be applied to the entire wall plane and pilasters, up to the cornice, on Units 3-5 and 10-12. • On the south elevation, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the pilasters on Units 1, 7, 8, and 14. • On the west elevation of Unit 1, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the 3 pilasters. • On the east elevation of Unit 14, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the • 2 pilasters and the electrical room. • On the north elevation, brick should extend from the base to the cornice on the 2 pilasters at the corner of Units 1 and 14. • 3. The tower elements, with the brick ribbons and cornice, are awkward and do not create a strong and complementing focal point. The tower should be redesigned. Staff suggest the following modifications: Add a hip roof and eliminate the vertical and horizontal brick ribbons. The towers should be redesigned with brick extending from the base to the cornice. The tower should also contain additional elements and forms, such as arches with brick soldier courses, recessed windows with ledges and keystones, in order to provide variation and visual interest. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Landscape planter should be provided along the west elevation of the west building. Trellis members should be heftier, with the smallest member being 4 by 6 inches. Policy 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. Xeriscape principles should be followed in the landscape. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above revisions prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. • Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Staff Planner: Donald Granger • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:30 P.M. Warren Morelion January 20, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- CucamongaChannel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Background: At the January 6, 2004, DRC meeting, the Committee reviewed the project and • recommended it return to the next meeting with corrections. The Committee asked the developerto revise the projectto reflecttheattached action comments. The Committee requested revised plans be presented at this meeting for review. PLANS AVAILABLE AT MEETING Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for approval subject to addressing all of the issues outlined in the attached January 6, 2004, DRC Action Comments. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Warren Morelion Members Present: • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Warren Morelion January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- CucamongaChannel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. • Background: On March 19, 2003, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment DRC2002-00001, Development District Amendment DRC2002-00001, and Development Code Amendment DRC2002-00001, to change the land use and zoning of the site from Office to Mixed Use to allow for Office and/or Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre). Underthe Medium Residential component (100 percent of the site) up to 96 units maybe permitted. The applicant is proposing 92 attached condominiums on the site. Design Parameters: The 6.9 acre site is vacant and slopes southerly an average of approximately 4-5 percent, with the exception of an area at the northeast portion of the site where the slopes exceed 25 percent. The site is triangular in shape with several scattered mature trees and a Eucalyptus windrow at the southwest end. The site has been cleared under a previous demolition permit of two vacant structures that were located near Foothill Boulevard. The structures have been deemed non-historic. The site is bordered by the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail and vacant land to the north, Foothill Boulevard and vacant land followed bysingle-family development and a trailer park to the south, the Cucamonga Channel followed by Vineyard Town Center to the east, and vacant land to the west. Access into the site is from Foothill Boulevard. At aPre-Application review meeting dated May 28, 2003, the Planning Commission stressed to the applicant that it was important that the vacant land between the site and Foothill Boulevard be incorporated in the overall project design even though the property is off-site. The applicant is proposing to develop 92 attached condominiums on the site. The project will include two 4-plexs, fourteen 6-plexs, and a recreation center with a pool and spa for use by residents of the propped private community. The condominiums will be comprised of an "uphill" and "flat" building product, each with two separate floor plans. The "uphill" product will include 1,650 and • 1,923 square foot units with 228 and 349 square foot courtyards, respectively. The "flat" building product will include 1,406 and 1,857 square foot units with 244 and 225 square foot courtyards, respectively. The larger units are proposed at the ends of each building product. The 6-plex "flat" product is proposed with a 442 square foot third story loft option. The condominiums and recreation DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING January 6, 2004 • Page 2 center building are designed with stucco and stone veneer exterior. The stone veneer is incorporated as a wainscot treatment on parts of the buildings and around the building entries. The "flat" building product incorporates substantially less stone veneer on the building exterior than the "uphill" product. Other elements on the buildings include stucco trim, shutters, corbels, and wrought iron railings. The design of the buildings exceed the 30-foot maximum building height allowed in the hillside district. As proposed, the "uphill" product will exceed the height on a small portion of the roofline on the downhill (garage) side of the buildings, and the "flat" will exceed the height on a small section along the ridgeline for those buildings that include the loft option. The applicant has submitted a variance application requesting relief from the 30-foot maximum building height requirement. Because of the location and limited amount of areas of the buildings that exceed the height limitations, staff does not feel the building design would have a negative visual impact. Included in the variance request is a request to extend the maximum retaining wall height from 4 feet to approximately 12 feet to accommodate a wall at the northeast corner of the site. The applicant is requesting to use a "Vendura" retaining wall system design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: • 1. Building Architecture -The building architecture should be enhanced to a level that would warrant the location of the project along Foothill Boulevard. To do so, the building architecture should be enhance by incorporating additional shutters, wrought iron trellis and otherfeatures, and additional decorative treatments to create a 360-degree architectural theme. In addition, a substantial amount of rock treatment should be added to the buildings, especially the "uphill" building product which has substantially less stone in its design than the "flat" building product. Those buildings fronting Foothill Boulevard should be especially enhanced above the rest of the infill buildings because of their location. 2. Parking -The project exceeds the City's minimum guest parking spaces by 2 spaces; however, recently completed comparable multi-family projects in the City have found that the City's minimum standards do not provide enough surface parking and created overspill illegal parking onto public streets. (Note: The number of guest spaces provided in Parking Summary Table on Site Plan is incorrect. The correct number is 25 spaces provided versus 23 required). 3. The western half of the project site is setback from an existing Foothill Boulevard right-of-way and vacant parcel (APN: 0207-101-13) that fronts on Foothill Boulevard. Per the direction of the Planning Commission from the May 28, 2003, Pre-Application Workshop, the adjoining property along Foothill Boulevard should be incorporated into the project design as landscaping. The Committee and staff feel that if the vacant land were left to be undeveloped in front of the project site, it would diminish the visual appearance of the overall project. Staff has been working with the applicant and the adjoining landowner regarding this issue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the . Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Cabana Architecture -The architectural design of the cabana is very plain and should be revised to incorporate many of the design elements and architectural features of the other buildings. This would include a defined entry on the north side of the building, and possibly a DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING January 6, 2004 Page 3 fake entry or enhanced design on the south side of the building for appearance purposes, in addition to the other features mentioned above. Additionally, the proposed fence on the south side of the building should be designed not to obstruct the building as it is viewed from the south. Therefore, suggest ending the fence at the southwest and southeast corners of the building. 2. Route 66 -The streetscape of the project should include elements celebrating the historic Route 66 pursuant to the design concepts of the Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan for suburban parkways, including meandering sidewalk and informal drifts of London Planes, California Sycamores, and Purple Plum trees (not Canary Island Pine and African Sumac). See attached for a copy outlining the typical suburban parkway design. 3. Landscaping -Provide planters between garage doors and functional pot shelves on some upstairs windows to soften the 3-story Rear Elevations. 4. Design interior private open space areas so they are enclosed by solid decorative block. In the areas along Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive, the walls may have to be designed for sound attenuation. The final design of the walls shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 5. Stone pilasters used on the perimeter, the wrought iron fence, and entry monument shall be a minimum of 30 inches by 30 inches in size. • 6. Stone pilasters used on the courtyard fencing, pool fencing, and retaining seat walls shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches in size. 7. Windows should be provided in all garage doors to allow the Homeowner's Association to quickly ascertain whether garages are being used for storage instead of vehicle parking. This is an important component of parking enforcement. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Mail kiosks should be provided throughout project or centralized in the Cabana. If detached, they should be designed in the same architectural style. Garage door designs should vary, such as in pairs. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Steward, Cristine McPhail, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The Design Review Committee reviewed the project and recommended it return to the January 20, 2004, meeting after it has been revised to address the Committee's comments. The Committee stressed to the applicant the location of the site and the importance of a quality project. • The Committee believed that the proposed building design should be revised to represent a true "Tuscany" architectural style. The building design should include elements such as, but not limited to, the following: DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING January 6, 2004 • Page 4 Architecture Provide a substantial amount of additional stone treatment to all building elevations. The buildings visible from Foothill Boulevard should especially be enhanced with stone. 2. Revise stucco color so it has a softer color pallete. 3. Replace proposed wrought iron balcony and courtyard railings with railings that are more consistent with a "Tuscany" architectural theme/style. 4. Provide grill work on windows. 5. Add additional shutters and other architectural elements consistent with a "Tuscany" architectural theme/style. 6. Enhance architecture on the rear (garage side) of those buildings (Building 1 and 2) that are visible from Foothill Boulevard. 7. Enhance cabana architectural design so it has the same quality of design (revised) as the condominium buildings. • In addition, the Committee agreed with staff that there was insufficient amount of visitor parking on the site. The Committee explained that although the project meets the amount of visitor parking required, the location of the project does not allow for any off-site parking overflow because it is isolated and adjacent to Foothill Boulevard. The Committee explained that they wanted to make sure that there would be no parking issues for the project in the future. The committee recommended the following: Parking Provide additional visitor parking. Suggest a minimum of 1 space for every 3 condominium units. 2. Provide visitor parking closer to the pool and area. Lastly, the Committee also asked the developer to work with the adjacent property owner to resolve the vacant property issue in front of the project site. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 P.M. Doug Fenn January 20, 2004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00048 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A requestto construct a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility including a caretaker's quarters on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner interchange of the 210 and 15 Interstate interchange - APN:0228-011-31. Background: This project was review by DRC on July 15, 2003 and recommended for revisions. Attached are the July 15, 2003 DRC Action Comments. The applicant was instructed to work with Staff and return the project to DRC as a Consent Item. However, Issues still remain and staff is of the opinion that progress on this project has been with a minimalist approach. Because of this, Staff is not returning the project as a Consent Item and the below referenced items must be fully addressed: Staff Comments: Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The covered R.V. storage buildings should stronolV "reflect" the architectural "elements" of the caretaker's residence. 2. The building wall along the south property boundary needs to be architecturally treated to break up the monotonous design or provide a 20-foot landscape area. 3. Provide a Conceptual Landscape Plan showing the density of trees at the north side of the site as required by the Planning Commission at the Pre-application meeting. Provide sight line studies and illustrative sections to prove that the area is screened from freeway view. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide decorative pavement within drive entry throats (outside public right-of-way). 2. Access gates shall be opaque. 3. Provide the river rock columns to the Detailed Shop. 4. Delete six parking spaces to the west of the project across the manager's office because of conflict with the entry area. 5. No outdoor lighting shall spill over unto neighboring residential neighborhoods. 6. The applicant shall apply for a Uniform Sign Program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee address major and secondary issues and return before the Committee for review. C~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS a 8:00 p.m. Doug Fenn July 15, 2003 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00048 PRE APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2002-00544- CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct a recreational vehicle storage facility including a caretaker's quarters on 9.87 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located at the southwest corner interchange of the 210 and I-15 interstate interchange - APN: 0228-011-31. Design Parameters: The project is a single phased development. Phase two is located south of the project site and is a master plan concept for future development. The project, a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility, contains165 covered storage spaces, 278 open spaces, a 1,200 square foot office and caretaker residence, and a 1,800 square foot detail area for recreational vehicles and boats. Access to the site will be via Victoria Avenue. No off site signage will be allowed and staff is recommending that a Uniform Sign Program be implemented because of the proximity of the freeways and single-family residences to the south. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The office and caretaker unit has a colonnade on the west and south sides with some dry stack vertical elements. Because the site is within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area, the building design should reflect a historic craftsman/bungalow style. Provide decorative treatment and elements such as but not limited to battered shape river rock columns, dormers, rafter tails, triangular braced supports, sidings, molding trim around windows, river rock wainscot around the unit, and other residential elements to compliment the neighboring residences to the west. Use flat file for the roof instead of metal. 2. The covered R.V storage buildings should better reflect the architectural elements of the caretaker's residence. The proposed surface material treatment next to the 4-foot recessed area should wrap to the recessed area. The material should be of river rock. Provide the same river rock columns treatment to the ends of each covered storage building. 3. The building wall along the south property boundary needs to be architecturally treated to break up the monotonous design or provide a 20-foot landscape area. 4. Provide a Conceptual Landscape Plan showing the density of trees at the north side of the site as required by the Planning Commission at the Pre-application meeting. Provide sight line studies and illustrative sections to proof that the area is screened from freeway view. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Provide decorative pavement within drive entry throats (outside public right-of-way). • 2. Access gates shall be opaque. 3. Provide the river rock columns to the Detailed Shop. DRC COMMENTS DRC2003-00048 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES • July 15, 2003 Page 2 4. Delete 6 parking spaces to the west of the project across the manager's office because of conflict with entry area. 5. No outdoor lighting shall spill over unto neighboring residential neighborhoods. 6. Applicant shall apply for a Uniform Sign Program. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee address major and secondary issues and come back before the Committee for review. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Stewart, Christine McPhail, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant agreed to address the identified major and secondary design issues of the staff comments. Staff stated in the meeting that item no. 6 of the secondary issues would betaken care of as a condition of approval. The Committee asked the applicant to provide a vertical element treatment to the recessed area for the covered RV storage building. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff in revising the plans to address all the identified issues. Once staff determined that the revised plans have satisfactorily addressed the identified issues, then the • project could be forwarded back as a Consent Item. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING • . TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA ACTION AGENDA • • Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Shelley) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01131 - LEW IS RETAIL CENTERS: The development of a 6,400 square foot retail building within an existing commercial center on an existing building pad of 0.35 acre in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN:1077-672-40. 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/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,407 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,282 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-OS and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 7:40 p.m. (Warren/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN:207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract SUBTT16651, Variance DRC2003- 00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. DRC AGENDA January 6, 2004 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to allow up to a 12 high retaining wall at the northeast corner of the site, where a maximum 4-foot wall height is permitted in the hillside area, and increase the building height on downhill units to 37 feet, where 30 feet is the permitted maximum building height in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-0044'1, Tentative Tract SUBTT16651, Development Review DRC2003-00847, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. 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.. Mike Smith January 6, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01131 - LEW IS RETAIL CENTERS: The development of a 6,400 square foot retail building within an existing commercial center on an existing building pad of 0.35 acre in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN:1077-672-40. Background: The proposed project is the final, build-out component of MillikenCourt, a commercial complex of about 3.45 acres located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road. The master plan for this complex was approved on June 11, 199, (related file: Conditional Use Permit 96-27 and Parcel Map 14001) and at that time an office/retail building was anticipated for the subject location. The complex is comprised of a Kindercare preschool/day care center (related file: Development Review DRC2001-00695), a Shell gas station with a convenience market, and adrive-thru Del Taco restaurant. Design Parameters: The proposed primary entrance and store front of the building will be located on the north side facing Base Line Road and the existing gas station. The overall architecture of the proposed building will match the existing buildings on-site including the Mission style roof, parapets, tower elements, and columns. Detail treatments including cornices, wainscots, plaster control joints, and raised plaster trim will also match that of the existing buildings. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. • Design Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. The tower at the southwest corner of the new building should have arches that match the tower at its northeast corner. 2. Additional spandrel glass windows should be provided on the east elevation. Also, all windows should have raised plaster trim and mullions to match those at the Kindercare building. 3. The decorative inserts (medallions) in the towers of the new building should match the size and design of those on the existing towers. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened by the parapet. 2. All colors, materials, and textures shall match the established architectural theme of Milliken Court. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong . Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended approval to the City Planner with no additional comments. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719- PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. Background: On February 12, 2002, the Planning Commission conducted a workshop on the proposed gas station, convenience store and fast food restaurant. At the workshop, the Commission directed the applicant to modify the proposed project to be highly sensitive to the neighborhood to the south, and that the project was overbuilt. The Commission emphasized the importance of good on-site circulation, the requirement of outstanding architectural design, and the need to prevent glare on the residences to the south. In response to the Commission's comments, the applicant has scaled down the square footages of the buildings and designed the site with good circulation. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on a triangular parcel created by the realignment of Highland Avenue and the 210 Freeway. The site has an average grade of approximately 10 percent, sloping from north to south, and some areas have grades approaching 50 percent on existing, manufactured slopes. The site has 20 feet of fall from the northwest corner of the parcel to the southwest corner of the parcel. The site is constrained by the shape, and the existing topography. The project has been designed with a stacked stone base, tower feature and wood trellis feature with posts mounted on stacked stone bases in the drive-thru lane. Decorative concrete is used at both driveway entrances, for a pedestrian connection and at the Handicap parking stall. 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 of the project is critical to minimize the impact on the existing single-family homes to the south. The proposed pad of the gas station and convenience store is approximately 2 to 9 feet higher than the Highland Avenue street elevation. The proposed pad should be lowered several feet and be elevated only what is necessary to accomplish adequate drainage. The applicant should revise the grading design to minimize the impact of the project, even if retaining walls are necessary. 2. The battered, tapered architectural wall planes are typical and create awkward geometry in the form of the building. Staff does not encourage the uses of battered wall planes. Strong consideration should be given to eliminating the battered wall planes and using traditional shapes that fit with overall building form. 3. At the east elevation, the tower feature has an extensive amount of vertical wall plane that is void of enhancement. The tower feature should be redesigned, with elements that provide variation, such as arches or porticos. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. • January 6, 2004 Page 2 4. All aluminum awnings should be eliminated on the west and east elevations, and replaced with suspended, large-member, decorative wood trellis that projects from the wall plane a minimum of 2 ~/z feet. 5. The south and north elevations should receive some additional architectural enhancement, such as suspended wood trellis, quatrefoils, or accent file framed by a contrasting stucco surround. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Additional stacked stone should be added to the convenience store/fast food building. The 2-foot high stacked stone base is too small to provide a materials contrast from the stucco wall plane. The stacked base should be raised to a minimum height of 3 Yz feet. On the east elevation, stacked stone should be added to completely cover the trapezoidal wall plane over the entrance to Jack in Box. 2. Colored concrete and enhanced paving should be used at the following locations • Colored terracotta concrete should be used under the pump island. • Eliminate stamped concrete at the driveways and at the pedestrian connection and replace with colored concrete with score lines. 3. The six columns supporting the pump island canopy should have a stacked stone, and a decorative cap, thereby matching the architecture of the convenience store and fast food restaurant. Stacked stone should extend from the base of columns up to a minimum of 8 feet. 4. The columns supporting the wood trellis should be enlarged in order to make a greater architectural statement and presence. Staff suggests the following dimensions: 2 feet by 2 feet base with stacked stone carried to the bottom of the posts, and 12 inches by 12 inches wood posts. 5. The monument signs should blend into the grades and berms. Poficy 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 provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. 3. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be designed a confine the light canopy to the site boundaries. 4. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be architecturally compatible with the building design. • 5. The project shall conform to the Day Creek Boulevard Master Plan and shall have 10-foot sidewalk, matching the projects to the north and south. I DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. ' • January 6, 2004 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Donald Granger At the meeting the applicant presented revised drawings which satisfied several of the Major and Secondary Issues. The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. The proposed pad shall be lowered several feet and be elevated only what is necessary to accomplish adequate drainage. 2. The battered, tapered architectural wall planes shall be eliminated and replaced with square wall planes. 3. At the east elevation, the tower feature shall include an arch. The Committee supported the revision made by the applicant, but indicated the tower need additional enhancement, such as accent file framed by a stucco surround. 4. All aluminum awnings shall be eliminated on the east and west elevations and replaced with suspended, large-member, decorative wood trellis that projects from the wall plane a minimum of 2 Yz feet. If necessary, the wood trellis shall be suspended by wood, not cables. 5. The south and north elevations shall receive additional architectural enhancement, in the form of score lines, matching the east elevation. 6. Additional stacked stone shall be added to the convenience store/fast food building. The stacked base should be raised to a minimum height of 3 Yz feet. On the east elevation, stacked stone shall be added to completely cover the wall plane over the entrance to Jack in Box. 7. Black concrete shall be used under the pump island. The stamped concrete at the driveways and at the pedestrian connection shall be eliminated and replaced with colored concrete with score lines. 8. The six columns supporting the pump island canopy shall have a stacked stone, and a decorative cap, thereby, matching the architecture of the convenience store and fast food restaurant. Stacked stone shall extend from the base of the columns up a minimum of 8 feet. 9. The columns supporting the wood trellis shall be enlarged in order to make a greater architectural statement and presence. The following dimensions shall be used: 2 by 2-foot base with stacked stone carried to the bottom of the posts and 12 by 12-inch wood posts. • 10. The monument signs shall blend into the grades and berms. Final design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. 11. All cornices shall have finished ends and wrap around where the wall plane returns 90 degrees. I DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. • January 6, 2004 Page 4 12. The pumps island canopy shall have a mansard roof with tile. 13. The project will have a decorative concrete and a plaza, matching the project at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue. The Committee requested that the applicant make the revised changes and that the project be scheduled for review on Consent Calendar at the January 20, 2004, Design Review Meeting. The applicant agreed to make the requested changes. i • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Warren Morelion January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. • Background: On March 19, 2003, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment DRC2002-00001, Development District Amendment DRC2002-00001, and Development Code Amendment DRC2002-00001, to change the land use and zoning of the site from Office to Mixed Use to allow for Office and/or Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units peracre). Underthe Medium Residential component (100 percent of the site) up to 96 units maybe permitted. The applicant is proposing 92 attached condominiums on the site. Design Parameters: The 6.9 acre site is vacant and slopes southerly an average of approximately 4-5 percent, with the exception of an area at the northeast portion of the site where the slopes exceed 25 percent. The site is triangular in shape with several scattered mature trees and a Eucalyptus windrow at the southwest end. The site has been cleared under a previous demolition permit of two vacant structures that were located near Foothill Boulevard. The structures have been deemed non-historic. The site is bordered by the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail and vacant land to the north, Foothill Boulevard and vacant land followed bysingle-family development and a trailer park to the south, the Cucamonga Channel followed by Vineyard Town Center to the east, and vacant land to the west. Access into the site is from Foothill Boulevard. At aPre-Application review meeting dated May 28, 2003, the Planning Commission stressed to the applicant that it was important that the vacant land between the site and Foothill Boulevard be incorporated in the overall project design even though the property is off-site. The applicant is proposing to develop 92 attached condominiums on the site. The project will include two 4-plexs, fourteen 6-plexs, and a recreation center with a pool and spa for use by residents of the propped private community. The condominiums will be comprised of an "uphill" and "flat" building product, each with two separate floor plans. The "uphill"productwillinclude 1,650 and • 1,923 square foot units with 228 and 349 square foot courtyards, respectively. The "flat" building product will include 1,406 and 1,857 square foot units with 244 and 225 square foot courtyards, respectively. The larger units are proposed at the ends of each building product. The 6-plex "flat" product is proposed with a 442 square foot third story loft option. The condominiums and recreation DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING • January 6, 2004 Page 2 center building are designed with stucco and stone veneer exterior. The stone veneer is incorporated as a wainscot treatment on parts of the buildings and.around the building entries. The "flat" building productincorporates substantially less stone veneer on the building exterior than the "uphill" product. Other elements on the buildings include stucco trim, shutters, corbels, and wrought iron railings. The design of the buildings exceed the 30-foot maximum building height allowed in the hillside district. As proposed, the "uphill" product will exceed the height on a small portion of the roofline on the downhill (garage) side of the buildings, and the "flat" will exceed the height on a small section along the ridgeline for those buildings that include the loft option. The applicant has submitted a variance application requesting relief from the 30-foot maximum building height requirement. Because of the location and limited amount of areas of the buildings that exceed the height limitations, staff does not feel the building design would have a negative visual impact. Included in the variance request is a request to extend the maximum retaining wall height from 4 feet to approximately 12 feet to accommodate a wall at the northeast corner of the site. The applicant is requesting to use a "Vendura" retaining wall system design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: • 1. Building Architecture -The building architecture should be enhanced to a level that would warrant the location of the project along Foothill Boulevard. To do so, the building architecture should be enhance by incorporating additional shutters, wrought iron trellis and other features, and additional decorative treatments to create a 360-degree architectural theme. In addition, a substantial amount of rock treatment should be added to the buildings, especially the "uphill" building product which has substantially less stone in its design than the "flat" building product. Those buildings fronting Foothill Boulevard should be especially enhanced above the rest of the infill buildings because of their location. 2. Parking -The project exceeds the City's minimum guest parking spaces by 2 spaces; however, recently completed comparable multi-family projects in the City have found that the City's minimum standards do not provide enough surface parking and created overspill illegal parking onto public streets. (Note: The number of guest spaces provided in Parking Summary Table on Site Plan is incorrect. The correct number is 25 spaces provided versus 23 required). 3. The western half of the project site is setback from an existing Foothill Boulevard right-of-way and vacant parcel (APN: 0207-101-13) that fronts on Foothill Boulevard. Per the direction of the Planning Commission from the May 28, 2003, Pre-Application Workshop, the adjoining property along Foothill Boulevard should be incorporated into the project design as landscaping. The Committee and staff feel that if the vacant land were left to be undeveloped in front of the project site, it would diminish the visual appearance of the overall project. Staff has been working with the applicant and the adjoining landowner regarding this issue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Cabana Architecture -The architectural design of the cabana is very plain and should be revised to incorporate many of the design elements and architectural features of the other buildings. This would include a defined entry on the north side of the building, and possibly a DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING • January 6, 2004 , Page 3 fake entry or enhanced design on the south side of the building for appearance purposes, in addition to the other features mentioned above. Additionally, the proposed fence on the south side of the building should be designed not to obstruct the building as it is viewed from the south. Therefore, suggest ending the fence at the southwest and southeast corners of the building. 2. Route 66 -The streetscape of the project should include elements celebrating the historic Route 66 pursuant to the design concepts of the Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan for suburban parkways, including meandering sidewalk and informal drifts of London Planes, California Sycamores, and Purple Plum trees (not Canary Island Pine and African Sumac). See attached for a copy outlining the typical suburban parkway design. 3. Landscaping -Provide planters between garage doors and functional pot shelves on some upstairs windows to soften the 3-story Rear Elevations. 4. Design interior private open space areas so they are enclosed by solid decorative block. In the areas along Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive, the walls may have to be designed for sound attenuation. The final design of the walls shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 5. Stone pilasters used on the perimeter, the wrought iron fence, and entry monument shall be a minimum of 30 inches by 30 inches in size. • 6. Stone pilasters used on the courtyard fencing, pool fencing, and retaining seat walls shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches in size. 7. Windows should be provided in all garage doors to allow the Homeowner's Association to quickly ascertain whether garages are being used for storage instead of vehicle parking. This is an important component of parking enforcement. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Mail kiosks should be provided throughout project or centralized in the Cabana. If detached, they should be designed in the same architectural style. 2. Garage door designs should vary, such as in pairs. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Cristine McPhail, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Warren Morelion The Design Review Committee reviewed the project and recommended it return to the January 20, 2004, meeting after it has been revised to address the Committee's comments. The Committee stressed to the applicant the location of the site and the importance of a quality project. • The Committee believed that the proposed building design should be revised to represent a true "Tuscany" architectural style. The building design should include elements such as, but not limited to, the following: DRC ACTION AGENDA TT16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING January 6, 2004 Page 4 Architecture Provide a substantial amount of additional stone treatment to all building elevations. The buildings visible from Foothill Boulevard should especially be enhanced with stone. g. Revise stucco color so it has a softer color pallete. 3. Replace proposed wrought iron balcony and courtyard railings with railings that are more consistent with a "Tuscany" architectural theme/style. 4. Provide grill work on windows. 5. Add additional shutters and other architectural elements consistent with a "Tuscany" architectural theme/style. 6. Enhance architecture on the rear (garage side) of those buildings (Building 1 and 2) that are visible from Foothill Boulevard. 7. Enhance cabana architectural design so it has the same quality of design (revised) as the condominium buildings. • In addition, the Committee agreed with staff that there was insufficient amount of visitor parking on the site. The Committee explained that although the project meets the amount of visitor parking required, the location of the project does not allow for any off-site parking overflow because it is isolated and adjacent to Foothill Boulevard. The Committee explained that they wanted to make sure that there would be no parking issues for the project in the future. The committee recommended the following: Parking Provide additional visitor parking. Suggest a minimum of 1 space for every 3 condominium units. 2. Provide visitor parking closer to the pool and area. Lastly, the Committee also asked the developer to work with the adjacent property owner to resolve the vacant property issue in front of the project site. C~ DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS January 6, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i Brad Buller Secretary CJ • DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING. • TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2004 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher CONSENT CALENDAR Nancy Fong Larry McNiel The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a previous meeting. 7:00 p.m. (Mike/Shelley) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01131 - LEW IS RETAIL CENTERS: The development of a 6,400 square foot retail building within an existing commercial center on an existing building pad of 0.35 acre in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN:1077-672-40. u 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/gene) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,407 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,282 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of-environmental impacts for consideration. 7:40 p.m. (Warren/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the • Cucamonga Channel - APN:207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract SUBTT16651, Variance DRC2003- 00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. DRC AGENDA • January 6, 2004 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS ATREDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING - (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to allow up to a 12 high retaining wall at the northeast corner of the site, where a maximum 4-foot wall height is permitted in the hillside area, and increase the building height on downhill units to 37 feet, where 30 feet is the permitted maximum building height in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Tentative Tract SUBTT16651, Development Review DRC2003-00847, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. 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, 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 31, 2003, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. ~~ ~~,~~ ~ • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith January 6, 2004 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01131 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS: The development of a 6,400 square foot retail building within an existing commercial center on an existing building pad of 0.35 acre in the Office Park District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN: 1077-672-40. Background: The proposed project is the final, build-out component of MillikenCourt, a commercial complex of about 3.45 acres located at the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road. The master plan for this complex was approved on June 11, 199, (related file: Conditional Use Permit 96-27 and Parcel Map 14001) and at that time an office/retail building was anticipated for the subject location. The complex is comprised of a Kindercare preschool/day care center (related file: Development Review DRC2001-00695), a Shell gas station with a convenience market, and adrive-thru Del Taco restaurant. Design Parameters: The proposed primary entrance and store front of the building will be located on the north side facing Base Line Road and the existing gas station. The overall architecture of the proposed building will match the existing buildings on-site including the Mission style roof, parapets, tower elements, and columns. Detail treatments including cornices, wainscots, plaster control joints, and raised plaster trim will also match that of the existing buildings. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Design Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. The tower at the southwest corner of the new building should have arches that match the tower at its northeast corner. 2. Additional spandrel glass windows should be provided on the east elevation. Also, all windows should have raised plaster trim and mullions to match those at the Kindercare building. 3. The decorative inserts (medallions) in the towers of the new building should match the size and design of those on the existing towers. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened by the parapet. 2. All colors, materials, and textures shall match the established architectural theme of Milliken Court. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above comments. Design Review Committee Action: • Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:10 p.m. Donald Granger January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00719-PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. -The development of a 2,947 square foot gas station and convenience store and 2,504 square foot fast food restaurant on 1.48 acres of land in the Village Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue - APN: 1089-121-08 and 1089-401-66. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2003-00063 and Pre-Application Review DRC2003-00064. Background: On February 12, 2002, the Planning Commission conducted a workshop on the proposed gas station, convenience store and fast food restaurant. At the workshop, the Commission directed the applicant to modify the proposed project to be highly sensitive to the neighborhood to the south, and that the project was overbuilt. The Commission emphasized the importance of good on-site circulation, the requirement of outstanding architectural design, and the need to prevent glare on the residences to the south. In response to the Commission's comments, the applicant has scaled down the square footages of the buildings and designed the site with good circulation. Design Parameters: The project site is located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on a triangular parcel created by the realignment of Highland Avenue and the 210 Freeway. The site has an average grade of approximately 10 percent, sloping from north to south, and some areas have grades approaching 50 percent on existing, manufactured slopes. The site has 20 feet of fall from the northwest corner of the parcel to the southwest corner of the parcel. The site is constrained by the shape, and the existing topography. The project has been designed • with a stacked stone base, tower feature and wood trellis feature with posts mounted on stacked stone bases in the drive-thru lane. Decorative concrete is used at both driveway entrances, for a pedestrian connection and at the Handicap parking stall. 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. Grading of the project is critical to minimize the impact on the existing single-family homes to the south. The proposed pad of the gas station and convenience store is approximately 2 to 9 feet higher than the Highland Avenue street elevation. The proposed pad should be lowered several feet and be elevated only what is necessary to accomplish adequate drainage. The applicant should revise the grading design to minimize the impact of the project, even if retaining walls are necessary. 2. The battered, tapered architectural wall planes are typical and create awkward geometry in the form of the building. Staff does not encourage the uses of battered wall planes. Strong consideration should be given to eliminating the battered wall planes and using traditional shapes that fit with overall building form. 3. At the east elevation, the tower feature has an extensive amount of vertical wall plane that is void of enhancement. The tower feature should be redesigned, with elements that provide variation, such as arches or porticos. . 4. - All aluminum awnings should be eliminated on the west and east elevations, and replaced with suspended, large-member, decorative wood trellis that projects from the wall plane a minimum of 2 ~/z feet. DRC COMMENTS DRC2003-00719 -PACIFIC GLOBE LLC. January 6, 2004 • Page 2 5. The south and north elevations should receive some additional architectural enhancement, such as suspended wood trellis, quatrefoils, or accent file framed by a contrasting stucco surround. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. Additional stacked stone should be added to the convenience store/fast food building. The 2-foot high stacked stone base is too small to provide a materials contrast from the stucco wall plane. The stacked base should be raised to a minimum height of 3 Yz feet. On the east elevation, stacked stone should be added to completely cover the trapezoidal wall plane over the entrance to Jack in Box. Colored concrete and enhanced paving should be used at the following locations: • Colored terracotta concrete should be used under the pump island. Eliminate stamped concrete at the driveways and at the pedestrian connection and replace with colored concrete with score lines. ' 3. The six columns supporting the pump island canopy should have a stacked stone, and a decorative cap, thereby matching the architecture of the convenience store and fast food restaurant. Stacked stone should extend from the base of columns up to a minimum of 8 feet. 4. The columns supporting the wood trellis should be enlarged in order to make a greater • architectural statement and presence. Staff suggests the following dimensions: 2 feet by 2 feet base with stacked stone carried to the bottom of the posts, and 12 inches by 12 inches wood posts. 5. The monument signs should blend into the grades and berms. 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 will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program. 2. Undulating berms in the landscaped setback areas shall be provided to provided to create to visual interest and to screen parking areas. 3. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be designed a confine the light canopy to the site boundaries. 4. All lighting, whether mounted on the building or on freestanding poles, shall be architecturally compatible with the building design. 5. The project shall conform to the Day Creek Boulevard Master Plan and shall have 10-foot sidewalk, matching the projects to the north and south. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission. • Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Donald Granger Members Present: • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Warren Morelion January 6, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16651 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Related Files: Pre-Application Review DRC2002-00441, Development Review DRC2003-00847, Variance DRC2003-00848, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00849. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00847 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) -The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 92 condominiums consisting of 4 and 6 unit clusters on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard-Cucamonga Channel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. VARIANCE DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING (TUSCANY VILLAS AT REDHILL) - A request to increase the maximum building height and maximum retaining wall height permitted in the hillside area, for a proposed 92 condominiums on 6.90 acres of land in the Foothill Boulevard- CucamongaChannel Mixed Use area within Subarea 1 of the Foothill Districts, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel - APN: 207-101-32, 33, 50. Background: On March 19, 2003, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment • DRC2002-00001, Development District Amendment DRC2002-00001, and Development Code Amendment DRC2002-00001, to change the land use and zoning of the site from Office to Mixed Use to allow for Office and/or Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units peracre). Underthe Medium Residential component (100 percent of the site) up to 96 units maybe permitted. The applicant is proposing 92 attached condominiums on the site. Design Parameters: The 6.9 acre site is vacant and slopes southerly an average of approximately 4-5 percent, with the exception of an area at the northeast portion of the site where the slopes exceed 25 percent. The site is triangular in shape with several scattered mature trees and a Eucalyptus windrow at the southwest end. The site has been cleared under a previous demolition permit of two vacant structures that were located near Foothill Boulevard. The structures have been deemed non-historic. The site is bordered by the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail and vacant land to the north, Foothill Boulevard and vacant land followed bysingle-family development and a trailer park to the south, the Cucamonga Channel followed by Vineyard Town Center to the east, and vacant land to the west. Access into the site is from Foothill Boulevard. At aPre-Application review meeting dated May 28, 2003, the Planning Commission stressed to the applicant that it was important that the vacant land between the site and Foothill Boulevard be incorporated in the overall project design even though the property is off-site. The applicant is proposing to develop 92 attached condominiums on the site. The project will include two 4-plexs, fourteen 6-plexs, and a recreation center with a pool and spa for use by residents of the propped private community. The condominiums will be comprised of an "uphill" and "flat" building product, each with two separate floor plans. The "uphill" product will include 1,650 and 1,923 square foot units with 228 and 349 square foot courtyards, respectively. The "flat" building product will include 1,406 and 1,857 square foot units with 244 and 225 square foot courtyards, • respectively. The larger units are proposed at the ends of each building product. The 6-plex "flat" product is proposed with a 442 square foot third story loft option. The condominiums and recreation center building are designed with stucco and stone veneer exterior. The stone veneer is incorporated as a wainscot treatment on parts of the buildings and around the building entries. The DRC COMMENTS TT16551, DRC2003-00847 • January 6, 2003 Page 2 DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING "flat" building product incorporates substantially less stone veneer on the building exterior than the "uphill" product. Other elements on the buildings include stucco trim, shutters, corbels, and wrought iron railings. The design of the buildings exceed the 30-foot maximum building height allowed in the hillside district. As proposed, the "uphill" product will exceed the height on a small portion of the roofline on the downhill (garage) side of the buildings, and the "flat" will exceed the height on a small section along the ridgeline for those buildings that include the loft option. The applicant has submitted a variance application requesting relief from the 30-foot maximum building height requirement. Because of the location and limited amount of areas of the buildings that exceed the height limitations, staff does not feel the building design would have a negative visual impact. Included in the variance request is a request to extend the maximum retaining wall height from 4 feet to approximately 12 feet to accommodate a wall at the northeast corner of the site. The applicant is requesting to use a "Vendura" retaining wall system design. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Building Architecture -The building architecture should be enhanced to a level that • would warrant the location of the project along Foothill Boulevard. To do so, the building architecture should be enhance by incorporating additional shutters, wrought iron trellis and other features, and additional decorative treatments to create a 360-degree architectural theme. In addition, a substantial amount of rock treatment should be added to the buildings, especially the "uphill" building product which has substantially less stone in its design than the "flat" building product. Those buildings fronting Foothill Boulevard should be especially enhanced above the rest of the infill buildings because of their location. 2. Parking - The project exceeds the City's minimum guest parking spaces by 2 spaces; however, recently completed comparable multi-family projects in the City have found that the City's minimum standards do not provide enough surface parking and created overspill illegal parking onto public streets. (Note: The number of guest spaces provided in Parking Summary Table on Site Plan is incorrect. The correct number is 25 spaces provided versus 23 required). 3. The western half of the project site is setback from an existing Foothill Boulevard right-of-way and vacant parcel (APN: 0207-101-13) that fronts on Foothill Boulevard. Per the direction of the Planning Commission from the May 28, 2003, Pre-Application Workshop, the adjoining property along Foothill Boulevard should be incorporated into the project design as landscaping. The Committee and staff feel that if the vacant land were left to be undeveloped in front of the project site, it would diminish the visual appearance of the overall project. Staff has been working with the applicant and the adjoining landowner regarding this issue. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the • Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Cabana Architecture -The architectural design of the cabana is very plain and should be revised to incorporate many of the design elements and architectural features of the DRC COMMENTS TT16551, DRC2003-00847, DRC2003-00848 - FUSCOE ENGINEERING • January 6, 2003 Page 3 other buildings. This would include a defined entry on the north side of the building, and possibly a fake entry or enhanced design on the south side of the building for appearance purposes, in addition to the other features mentioned above. Additionally, the proposed fence on the south side of the building should be designed not to obstruct the building as it is viewed from the south. Therefore, suggest ending the fence at the southwest and southeast corners of the building. 2. Route 66 -The streetscape of the project should include elements celebrating the historic Route 66 pursuant to the design concepts of the Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan for suburban parkways, including meandering sidewalk and informal drifts of London Planes, California Sycamores, and Purple Plum trees (not Canary Island Pine and African Sumac). See attached for a copy outlining the typical suburban parkway design. 3. Landscaping -Provide planters between garage doors and functional pot shelves on some upstairs windows to soften the 3-story Rear Elevations. 4. Design interior private open space areas so they are enclosed by solid decorative block. In the areas along Foothill Boulevard and Red Hill Country Club Drive, the walls may have to be designed for sound attenuation. The final design of the walls shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. • 5. Stone pilasters used on the perimeter, the wrought iron fence, and entry monument shall be a minimum of 30 inches by 30 inches in size. 6. Stone pilasters used on the courtyard fencing, pool fencing, and retaining seat walls shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches in size. 7. W indows should be provided in all garage doors to allow the Homeowner's Association to quickly ascertain whether garages are being used for storage instead of vehicle parking. This is an important component of parking enforcement. Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: Mail kiosks should be provided throughout project or centralized in the Cabana. If detached, they should be designed in the same architectural style. 2. Garage door designs should vary, such as in pairs. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the project be revised and come back to the Design Review Committee for further review. Staff Planner: Warren Morelion Members Present: r~ U VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD-HISTORIC ROUTE 66 C. Suburban Parkways. The typical suburban parkway design for Foothill Boulevard should follow the guidelines set forth in the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. The parkway characteristics include rolling turf berms, meandering sidewalks, and informal drifts . of London Planes, California Sycamores, and Purple Plum trees. (See the Typical Suburban Parkway Plan View and Elevation) Located at various locations within the suburban parkways are many opportunities for enhancement areas that provide additional focal points to celebrate the Route 66 theme. The approximate locations for these proposed enhancement areas are shown on the location map, and should occur as part of any new development of vacant parcels, or redevelopment within the locations takes place. The enhanced features of these areas include replacing a 45' section of the typical parkway planting/sidewalk area as well as the roadway pavement and median, with special treatments of pavement materials artwork/icon placement and accent tree plantings. All are shown in detail on the Suburban Parkway Enhancement Area Prototype Plan View and Elevation on the following pages. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PAGE iS ~ 3. 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