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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/01/16 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 1996 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Heinz Lumpp Larry McNiel Larry Henderson Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker John Melcher 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. 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. 5:00 p.m. (Nancy) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-31 - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES - The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a 9,200 square foot retail building (Pad P) and a 7,342 square foot restaurant (Roman's Macaroni Grill), within the Terra Vista Town Center, in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue - APN: 1077-421-76. 5:40 p.m. (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15725 - LEWIS HOMES -Review of the subdivision design,detailed site plan,and building elevations for 30 single family homes on 3.45 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway, west of Belpine Place - APN: 1077- 091-35. 5:40 p.m. (Scott) DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 15526 - LEWIS HOMES - The review of building elevations and site plan for 55 single family homes for a previously approved tract map consisting of 55 lots on 7.87 acres of land in the Low Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units), located at the southwest comer of Milliken Avenue and Mountain View Drive - APN: 1077-821-43, 44, 45, and 47 through 53. DRC AGENDA January 16, 1996 Page 2 5:40 p.m. (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14803 - LEWIS HOMES -Review of the subdivision design, detailed site plan, and building elevations for 44 single family homes on 7.23 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located on the north side of Elm Avenue, east of Spruce Avenue-APN: 1077-421-26 and 27. 6:50 p.m. (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-33 - KOLL COMPANIES -A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 471,625 square feet on 23.08 acres of land in the General Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located south of Arrow Route and east of White Oak Avenue - APN: 209-471-08. 7:00 p.m. (Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-34 - CAPELLINO - A request to construct a 70,620 industrial building on 4.12 acres of land in the General Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Tacoma Drive - APN: 209-471-08. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT I, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist H for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 9, 1996, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:00 p.m. Nancy Fong January 16, 1996 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-31 - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES - The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a 9,200 square foot retail building (Pad P) and a 7,342 square foot restaurant (Romano's Macaroni Grill), within the Terra Vista Town Center, in the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue - APN: 1077-421-76. Design Parameters: On September 23, 1992, Planning Commission approved the detailed site plan for the two building pads and elevations for Pad P. At that time, the applicant stated they did not have tenants for the speculative retail building or the restaurant pad. This approval has lapsed. Copies of the approved plans are attached with this report for comparison. Since there are potential tenants for Pad P and the restaurant pad, the applicant is requesting for another design review. Romano's Macaroni Grill is a full service restaurant and bar. It will open daily from I 1 a.m. to 11 p.m. Because Pad P and the restaurant pad are part of the approved Master Plan for Terra Vista Town Center, this application will be subject to City Planner review and approval. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Site Plan. The proposed detailed site plan is similar to the approved one,therefore, it is acceptable subject to the recommended improvements as listed under the secondary issues section. 2. Pad P Elevations. The building design with its architectural elements is consistent with the theme established in the center. The gable tower with the pop-out arch element, the metal grill and the precast concrete column has more visual interest. a. Should this tower design orient toward Foothill Boulevard? b. The northern portion of the west elevation is essentially a single building plane with a length of 72 feet. It needs additional articulation to the building plane. 3. Elevations for Romano's Macaroni Grill. The building design includes architectural elements such as tile wainscot, heavy lumber trellis with precast concrete columns, cornices, medallions, etc., which are consistent with the center. The south, east, and west elevations are acceptable subject to the recommended improvements as listed under the secondary issues section. a. However, the north elevation is essentially one building plane with a gable shape pop-out. This elevation needs additional articulation to the building plane and architectural treatment. b. The north elevation features an awkward parapet line and could benefit from additional tile roof elements. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting,the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: DRC COMMENTS DR 95-31 - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES January 16, 1996 Page 2 1. Site Plan. a. Provide a pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk on Foothill Boulevard and/or from the sidewalk off the Aspen Avenue main entry to the plaza between the two buildings and the front entry of Romano's Macaroni Grill. b. Provide a trash enclosure for Pad P. 2. Pad P Elevation. a. Provide continuous wainscot consistent with the center. b. Add precast concrete trim to the hip roof tower entry way at the south and east elevations. C. It appears that the precast concrete columns for the gable tower at the north elevation are a half column on the building wall. Provide a full column. Provide smooth plaster to the pop- out arch element above the column and paint it to match the color of the columns. d. Mullion patterns for the windows and the storefronts need to be consistent with the center. 3. Elevations for Romano's Macaroni Grill. a. Add sconce light fixtures consistent with the ones in the center to the front entry tower. b. Provide same decorative ends for the wood trellis. C. Extend the use of precast concrete trim around the windows instead of using stucco trim. d. Use precast concrete trim around the doors (the ones leading to the outdoor patio) at the south elevation. e. Install the light fixtures on the ground instead of mounted to the base of the wall. f Add two inoperable window shutters to the south side of the east elevation (kitchen area). g. Raise the height of the roof overhang at the east elevation to reduce the height of the parapet wall. 4.— Landscaping. a. Continue the promenade effect by adding three tree wells each with vertical palm trees at the north side of Pad P and Romano's Macaroni Grill. b. Add potted plants in front of the columns for the colonnade at the east elevation of Pad P. C. Add one tree well with pedestrian scale tree species at each side of the north tower entry of Pad P. d. Provide a pedestrian scale canopy tree for the square and the round raised planters. e. Provide a 24-inch depth seat bencfi for the two raised planters. DRC COMMENTS DR 95-31 - WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES January 16, 1996 Page 3 f Modify the landscape design at the north side of Romano's Macaroni Grill based on changes to the north elevation. g. Additional street trees may be required within the public right-of-way along the street frontage of Romano's Macaroni Grill. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Raise the height of the parapet wall to ensure all roof equipment and projection including any satellite dish are totally screened. 2. Add overhead trellis to the trash enclosure and the enclosed outdoor work area at the north side of the east elevation. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the applicant revise the plans to address the identified issues subject to City Planner review prior to approval of the design review application. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Nancy Fong The Committee recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Submit revised design for the north elevation of Romano's Macaroni Grill for Committee review and approval prior to City Planner approval. 2. A change to the window design for the west elevation of Pad P is subject to Design Review Committee review and approval. 3. The Committee accepted the pedestrian connection from the sidewalk off Aspen Avenue main entry to the plaza and the front entry of Romano's Macaroni Grill. 4.. . Applicant agreed to submit a letter stating they will provide an additional trash enclosure for Pad P if needed. 5. Provide metal grill to the recessed arch element. Provide a full column. Provide smooth plaster to the pop-out arch element above the column and paint it to match the color of the columns. 6. The applicant agreed to and have incorporated many of the design items listed under the Secondary Issue section. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 p.m. Scott Murphy January 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15725 - LEWIS HOMES - Review of the subdivision design, detailed site plan, and building elevations for 30 single family homes on 3.45 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential designation(4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway, west of Belpine Place - APN: 1077-091-35. Design Parameters: The site is located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway on the previous site of the temporary Ruth Musser Middle School and Coyote Canyon Elementary School. On September 8, 1993,the original tract, Tract 12671 was approved by the Planning Commission. The tract was approved for 57 units but because of the needs of the School District for a temporary school site, the final 30 units were not constructed and the modular school buildings were installed. With the construction of permanent school facilities, the site is no longer needed as a school facility. As a result, the applicant is looking to complete the project with the same product type originally approved, the "Calais." Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Within the Low-Medium Residential standards of the Terra Vista Community Plan, there are two sets of development standards -those that apply to single family, detached, center plot homes and those that apply to "innovative" product types. Under the center plot requirements, the minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet, with an average lot size of 5,500 square feet. Under the innovative product type, the minimum lot size may be reduced to 3,500 square feet, with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet. The applicant is proposing a minimum lot size of 3,54' feet and an average lot size of 4,163 square feet. As previously mentioned, the original tract was approved with the Calais product type on lots of comparable size. The Calais product type was originally deemed as innovative by the Planning Commission in approving the original tract. Staff believes that the completion of the tract with comparable lot sizes and the same unit type is appropriate to maintain the continuity of the neighborhood. Therefore, staff recommends that the product type be reaffirmed as "innovative" to allow completion of the tract consistent with the original approvals and the existing neighborhood. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Lots 21 and 22 should be reoriented to take access from Marmande Place. This will eliminate the concern of vehicles backing out of the driveway on Lot 21 in close proximity to the street comer. 2. Single story units should be provided on all comer lots and within long rows of units to break the two-story massing along the streetscape. DRC COMMENTS TT 15725 - LEWIS HOMES January 16, 1996 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee determine that the product type presented by the applicant constitutes an "innovative product type" consistent with the Terra Vista Community Plan and forward that recommendation to the Planning Commission. Also, the appropriate conditions of approval should be attached to address any design considerations. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval with the condition that Lots 21 and 22 should be oriented towards Marmande Place. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 p.m. Scott Murphy January 16, 1996 DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 15526 - LEWIS HOMES - The review of building elevations and site plan for 55 single family homes for a previously approved tract map consisting of 55 lots on 7.87 acres of land in the Low Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units), located at the southwest comer of Milliken Avenue and Mountain View Drive - APN: 1077-821-43, 44, 45, and 47 through 53. Design Parameters: The site is located north of the Greenway Park, east of Tract 14365, commonly referred to as "Corsica," and south of Tract 12671, commonly referred to as "Calais." On September 8, 1993, the subject site was approved for 57 zero lot line homes. The applicant has been processing the final tract map and was ready to record the map when they decided to pursue a different product type. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Within the Low-Medium Residential standards of the Terra Vista Community Plan, there are two sets of development standards -those that apply to single family, detached, center plot homes and those that apply to "innovative" product types. Under the center plot requirements, the minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet, with an average lot size of 5,500 square feet. Under the innovative product type, the minimum lot size may be reduced to 3,500 square feet, with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet. As mentioned previously, the tract was originally approved with innovative product type (zero lot line) allowing the reduced lot sizes. The applicant is now proposing a center plot unit consistent with the Calais project to the north. When the Calais project was originally approved by the Planning Commission, the product type was approved as "innovative" with lot sizes slightly smaller than those proposed for this site. The project made use of a mix of one and two-story units incorporating courtyards created by architecturally integrated walls at the front setback. In order for the applicant to proceed with the Calais product type for this project, the Planning Commission must reaffirm their determination that the Calais is an innovative product type. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting,the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Single story units should be provided on all comer lots and within long rows of units to break the two story massing along the streetscape. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee determine if the product type presented by the applicant constitutes an "innovative product type" consistent with the Terra Vista Community Plan and forward that recommendation to the Planning Commission. Also, the appropriate conditions of approval should be attached to address any design considerations. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval as submitted by the applicant. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 p.m. Scott Murphy January 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14803 - LEWIS HOME - Review of the subdivision design, detailed site plan, and building elevations for 44 single family homes on 7.23 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located on the north side of Elm Avenue, east of Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-421- 26 and 27. Design Parameters: The site is located on the north side of Elm Avenue, west of West Greenway Park and Coyote Canyon Elementary School. The parcel south of the site was developed by the Central School District to supply additional parking and an off-street drop-off area for the school. The parcel to the north is part of the Greenway trail connection between the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and the northeast portion of the Terra Vista Planned Community. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Within the Low-Medium Residential standards of the Terra Vista Community Plan, there are two sets of development standards -those that apply to single family, detached, center plot homes and those that apply to "innovative" product types. Under the center plot requirements, the minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet, with an average lot size of 5,500 square feet. Under the innovative product type, the minimum lot size may be reduced to 3,500 square feet, with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet. The applicant is proposing a minimum lot size of 3,723 square feet and an average lot size of 4,371 square feet. The applicant is proposing to use the "Calais" product type originally approved for the project at the northwest comer of Milliken Avenue and Mountain View Drive. The Calais product type was originally deemed as innovative by the Planning Commission in approving that tract. In order for the applicant to proceed with the Calais product type for this project, the Planning Commission must reaffirm their determination that the Calais is an innovative product type. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Lots 24 through 27 should be reoriented to the east and west to provide a better relationship to the other units within the tract. Units will be oriented front yard to front yard rather than front yard to side yard. 2. Single story units should be provided on all comer lots and within long rows of units to break the two-story massing along the streetscape. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee determine if the product type presented by the applicant constitutes an "innovative product type" consistent with the Terra Vista Community Plan and forward that recommendation to the Planning Commission. Also, the appropriate conditions of approval should be attached to address any design considerations. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Scott Murphy DRC COMMENTS TT 14803 - LEWIS HOMES January 16, 1996 Page 2 The Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to the realignment of Lots 8 through 12 to take access from Streets "A" and C." This realignment will require the loss of one lot as indicated on the revised plan provided by the applicant. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:50 p.m. Scott Murphy January 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-33 -KOLL COMPANIES- A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 471,625 square feet on 23.08 acres of land in the General Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located south of Arrow Route and east of White Oak Avenue - APN: 209-471-08. Desien Parameters: The subject sites are part of a Master Plan approved by the Planning Commission in 1992. The original Master Plan, however, considered 13 smaller industrial buildings in the locations now proposed for the two industrial buildings. The original buildings were designed to provide rail service if desired by the tenants. Building No. 2 is designed to provide rail service as part of the construction. Building No. 1 has the ability to provide rail service if desired. The rail spur geometry has been taken into account in the building location. With both buildings, dock doors are proposed on the street side of the building. This allows a "pass-through" operation in conjunction with the rail service. The common materials of the buildings previously constructed within the Master Plan area are sandblasted concrete, brick veneer, and green glazing. The current application introduces a new architectural scheme to the development. The application proposes painted concrete tilt-up buildings in shades of tan with blue glazing. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. In keeping with the Planning Commission's Resolution No. 89-158, a minimum of two primary building materials should be provided. Given the design of the existing buildings, concrete, sandblasted concrete, and/or brick could be used to satisfy this requirement. In order to provide compatibility with the existing development, staff suggests that all three building materials be used for the project. 2. The main emphasis of the architectural treatment should be focused on the office areas of the buildings and on the screen wall along the street frontage. Of special importance is the Arrow frontage with the "Special Boulevard" designation. 3. Under most circumstances, truck loading areas should be located on the side or rear of the buildings to locate them away from public view to the greatest extent possible. With the potential pass-through building design, however, the truck loading areas are located on the street side of the building. To screen the loading area, the applicant is proposing a screen wall at the landscape setback line. The wall is designed to be 8 feet tall on the street side and 10 feet tall on the building side. Also, the truck dock area slopes down from the street grade to provide greater differential between the street and the docks. In conjunction with extensive landscaping, staff feels the screening will be adequate for the loading areas. 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 two drive approaches at the northwest comer of Building 1 should be combined into one approach. Combining the driveways will eliminate on-site circulation and provide more landscaping along the street frontage. The location of the approach shall be consistent with the Engineering Division's driveway policy. 2. Truck parking should be relocated away from the screen wall to minimize the visibility of the trailers from public view. DRC COMMENTS DR 95-33 KOLL January 16, 1996 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that revisions to reflect the comments be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to scheduling for Planning Commission consideration. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the application and recommended revisions to address the following concerns be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to scheduling for Planning Commission: 1. Additional brick and sandblasting should be provided at the office areas. 2. The vertical accent elements at the office areas should receive additional architectural treatment to include change of texture, change of material, or fluting. 3. The north elevation of Building 2 should be revised to eliminate the center vertical elements, shifting the easterly vertical element to the building comer, and the addition of glass and brick at the northeast corner of the building. 4. Additional architectural treatment should be provided at the northwest comer of Building 1 to include elements consistent with the office area at the northeast comer of the building. 5. The screen wall should receive a horizontal sandblast band and the planters should be sandblasted. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Scott Murphy January 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-34 - CAPELLINO - A request to construct a 70,620 industrial building on 4.12 acres of land in the General Industrial designation(Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast comer of White Oak Avenue and Tacoma Drive - APN: 209-471-08. Design Parameters: The site is part of a Master Plan approved by the Planning Commission in 1992. The original Master Plan considered 2 smaller industrial buildings in the locations now proposed for the industrial building. The common materials of the buildings previously constructed within the Master Plan area are sandblasted concrete, brick veneer, and green glazing. The current application continues the same building materials. On July 26, 1995, the City approved an application for buildings on the northeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Tacoma Drive(opposite the subject site). The building approved for the comer was designed consistent with the current application. The application proposes the saw-toothed element at the comer with brick and green glazing. The brick and glass extend along about one-third of the White Oak frontage and one-forth of the Tacoma frontage. Horizontal sandblast elements extend the entire length of both street frontages. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. An additional panel of glazing and brick should be provided on the Tacoma frontage elevation. 2. With the smaller saw-toothed element at the northeast corner of the building, some brick and/or glazing should be introduced as a minor element. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to conditions to address the above-referenced comments. Approval for the project falls under the preview of the City Planner. Design Review Committee Action: Members present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Scott Murphy The Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Brick veneer should be provided at the northeast corner of the building. 2. The northeast comer of the building should be revised to provide a change in the building height at the office area to break the linear line of the parapet. 3. The screen wall design should be revised to include a sandblast strip/cap to tie in with the building design. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS January 16, 1996 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i Brad Buller Secretary