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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/07/16 - Agenda Packet - Revised N DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES REVISED AGENDA TUESDAY . JULY 16, 1996 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Heinz Lumpp Larry McNiel Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker 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. 5:00 p.m. (Steve) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15711 - DIVERSIFIED - A proposed residential subdivision of 283 lots on 80.39 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential Development District(4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue, south of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East Avenue-APN: 227-231-07,09, 12, 16,32;227-191-15; 227-181-24;and 227-261- 11. Related File: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 96-01. 5:15 p.m. (Steve) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-14 - ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY - A request to construct a 2,796 square foot convenience market/gas station on a 1.1 acre parcel within the Terra Vista Promenade shopping center within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard and west of Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-151-18 and 24. 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. C DRC AGENDA July 16, 1996 Page 2 5:40 p.m. (Alan) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-17-WINSTON RESIDENCE - The design review of a 6,389 square single family dwelling and detailed site plan for a hillside lot at 9006 Reales Street in the Very Low Residential District - APN: 1061-811-23 6:10 p.m. (Steve) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-15 - TUTOR TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS - The proposed development of a 10,220 square foot day care facility on a 1.29 acre parcel within the Central Park Plaza shopping center, located at the northwest comer of Terra Vista Parkway East and Ellena West - APN: 227-182-09. 6:40 p.m. (Dan) MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-15 - CAMPOS - A request to modify a previously approved project to connect and expand two historic landmark houses and convert into a restaurant of 2,530 square feet in the Specialty Commercial District (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 9634 and 9642 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-153-24. Related File: Landmark Alteration Permit 96-02. 7:10 p.m. (Dan) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-22 - HERITAGE BAG - A request to construct a 124,040 square foot industrial building on 16.5 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the north side of 4th Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 229-283-72. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual. ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist Hfor the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 10, 1996, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. QJ DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION COMMENTS JULY 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15711 - DIVERSIFIED - A proposed residential subdivision of 283 lots on 80.39 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential Development District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue, south of the Interstate 15 Freeway and west of East Avenue - APN: 227-231-07, 09, 12, 16, 32; 227-191-15; 227-181-24; and 227-261-11. Related File: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 96-01. The Committee(McNiel,Lumpp, Fong)recommended that the entire grading concept for the project be revised to that all lots front lot drain to the local streets. Once revised to the satisfaction of the Grading Committee and staff, the project can be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and approval. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION COMMENTS JULY 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-14 - ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY - A request to construct a 2,796 square foot convenience market/gas station on a 1.1 acre parcel within the Terra Vista Promenade shopping center within the Community Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard and west of Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-151-18 and 24. The Committee (McNiel, Lumpp, Fong) recommended the following revisions to the revised architectural scheme: 1. The number of corbels and braces on the tower element should be reduced by one per side to reduce the "busy" appearance of the tower. 2. Lighting of the pedestrian walkway under the tower should be carefully considered by staff during the plan check process. 3. Additional reveal lines, similar to the number used on the front elevations of the building, should be provided on the south and west side of the building. 4. All other site planning issues from the July 2, 1996 Action Comments not yet addressed shall be addressed to the satisfaction of staff, prior to the Planning Commission hearing or become Conditions of Approval for the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 p.m. Alan Warren July 16, 1996 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 95-17-WINSTON RESIDENCE-The design review of a 6,389 square single family dwelling and detailed site plan for a hillside lot at 9006 Reales Street in the Very Low Residential District - APN: 1061-811-23 Design Parameters: The intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance is to reduce the impacts of grading and promote building designs that help preserve the character of the natural slope. The property is on the north east comer of Reales Street and Delphin Place within a custom lot subdivision at the top of Beryl Street. The lot is vacant and slopes uniformly at an approximate average slope of 8 percent to the southeast. The entire tract has been graded and many homes have been constructed in the tract. Curbs, gutters and Delphin Place sidewalk have been installed adjacent to the lot. The lot to the rear has been developed with a single family house and the lot to the east is vacant (with partial foundation work). The Hillside Development Ordinance requires Planning Commission review and approval of hillside projects that have greater than 5 feet cut or fill. The basement of the house is at least 10 feet below the natural grade and therefore must be reviewed by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Main Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: I. The house extends beyond the Hillside Ordinance building envelope at the front roof peak, chimneys and the two story side elevation wings. The front roof peak and chimneys are minor issues regarding the envelope. The house should fit within the envelope along the side property lines because these building elevations will affect the Delphin streetscape and on the neighboring residential lot to the east. The original plan submittal had one story side elevation wings. Staff recommends redesigning these side wings to fit within the building envelope. 2. The house is designed with steps within the pad area that are consistent with the requirements of the Hillside Ordinance. This feature, however, has not resulted in a "visual" height reduction in the front (south) elevation. This is due to the Classical Revival style requested by the owner which exhibits a continuous two story front facade. The designer has compensated for this feature by extending the front setback well beyond the minimum 42 feet to more than 65 feet. DRC AGENDA DR 95-17 - WINSTON RESIDENCE July 16, 1996 Page 2 In addition,the landscape architect has provided mid level shrub plantings and "standard trees" to gradually raise the foreground area up to the porch and thereby help reduce the visual height. No distinct architectural style has been predominated in the tract. This classical style should be an interesting addition to this unique neighborhood. 3. The Grading Plan shows the slope in the rear yard with an unnatural straight cut, while the Landscape Plan hints at a curvilinear toe of slope. Staff recommends that an undulating slope be provided in this area as per the Hillside Development Ordinance. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. There are five mature Eucalyptus trees along the west property line that they propose to remove. Staff believes that these trees can and should be retained. Tree removal for the Delphin Place driveways would be acceptable. As part of the standard requirements to install all missing street improvements, the four dead street trees on Delphin Place will need to be replaced. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned to be satisfaction of the City Planner, prior to scheduling for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Alan Warren The Committee did not approve the application and requested resubmittal of the plans with the following changes: 1. The extension of the east wing(second floor)beyond the building envelop needs to be reduced and brought significantly closer to the envelop. The Committee felt this could be attained by broadening the wing elevation and providing more symmetry with the east wing as viewed from the front elevation. The minor extension of the west wing roof area beyond the building envelop was acceptable. 2. The committee agreed that the rear slope area should exhibit a more natural (undulating) grade. 3. The Eucalyptus trees along the west property line need not be saved. If they are to be removed, a Tree Removal Permit must be applied for, approved and mature replacement trees planted on the site. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:10 p.m. Steve Hayes July 16, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-15-TUTOR TIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS-The proposed development of a 10,220 square foot day care facility on a 1.29 acre parcel within the Central Park Plaza shopping center, located at the northwest corner of Terra Vista Parkway East and Ellena West - APN: 227-182-09. Design Parameters: The site is a vacant parcel that was master planned for a preschool as part of the Central Park Plaza shopping center. All public improvements (sidewalk, curb, gutter, street trees) have been installed within the public right-of-way across the frontage of the parcel. Two drive approaches exist to serve the parcel; however, the driveway along Terra Vista Parkway is proposed to be removed so that the only vehicular access to the site will be off of Ellena West. The site had been rough graded previously and slopes gently from northwest to southeast. 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. The proposed architectural concept used for the building is generally consistent with other existing buildings within the Central Park Plaza shopping center in terms of building materials, massing, colors, etc. The proposed pilasters should be upgraded in size and have a decorative cap treatment. 2. The proposed layout on the Site Plan is generally consistent with that shown on the Master Plan for development of this parcel at the time the overall shopping center conceptual plans were being considered. Staff still supports the general site plan concept, provided that elements mentioned in the secondary and policy design issues section of this report are incorporated into the design of the project. 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 landscaping should be provided around the perimeter of the building in key public viewing areas. 2. Windows on the building should either be recessed or have a stuccoed over wood frame surround built up around each window. DRC AGENDA CUP 96-15 - TUTOR TIME CHILE DEV. CENTERS July 16, 1996 Page 2 Policv Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Special paving consistent with that used within the balance of the shopping center should be used at the vehicular entrance to the site and in key pedestrian activity areas. 2. Parapet roof elements should be significant enough to screen any roof-mounted mechanical equipment from public view. 3. The parking lot should be completely screened from public view through the use of shrub and landscape berms. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be recommended for approval to the Planning Commission with the items mentioned in this report incorporated into the design of the project. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Heinz Lumpp, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following conditions: 1. The design of the pilasters and cap should be consistent with others used throughout the Central Park Plaza shopping center. 2. Additional landscaping should be provided around the building, but beyond the walkway around the perimeter of the building, to the satisfaction of staff. In addition, the landscape statement near the intersection of Terra Vista Parkway and Ellena West should be upgraded to the satisfaction of staff. 3. Windows should be recessed further and/or stucco over wood frames provided around each window so that there is a minimum 6-inch recess of the window from the surrounding building plane. 4. A significant landscape statement should be provided in the parking area near the main building entrance,to the satisfaction of staff. It was suggested that two specimen palms within tree grates and special paving in this area could be provided to mitigate this concern. 5. Policy issues 1, 2 and 4 were recommended to be incorporated into the project design by the Committee. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 6:40 p.m. Dan Coleman July 16, 1996 MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-15 - CAMPOS - A request to modify a previously approved project to connect and expand two historic landmark houses and convert into a restaurant of 2,530 square feet in the Specialty Commercial District (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at 9634 and 9642 Foothill Boulevard -APN: 208-153-24. Related File: Landmark Alteration Permit 96-02. Background: On January 11, 1995, the Planning Commission approved construction of a 1,600 square foot restaurant and conversion of four houses into commercial uses. The lender and the restaurant operator require additional parking to proceed with a construction loan. The applicant was denied a modification to create more parking by removing these two houses. Since then, staff has worked with the applicant to develop an innovative scheme which will preserve these landmarks by converting them into the desired restaurant space. In a related request, the Historic Preservation Commission approved landmark alterations to the four houses in order to convert them to commercial use. The alterations included handicap access ramps, removal of fireplaces and chimneys, hardscape changes, and parking areas. The house at 9642 Foothill Boulevard was approved to remove a window and replacement with a door on the north elevation. The originally approved elevations, site plan, and photographs for these two houses have been attached. Design Parameters: The two houses were designated as historic landmarks on October 5, 1994. To the west are two other historic landmark houses. The Historic Preservation Commission determined that the four houses derived their historic significance from the setting in one of the last remaining tracts of housing from the 1910s and 1920s in "Old Cucamonga." Any alterations to these houses and their setting potentially affects their historic significance and should be reviewed carefully. The primary alteration is a new roof to connect the two houses, which preserves their side-gabled form, and expand the floor area to accommodate the restaurant use. The secondary alteration is the addition of a gabled entry (customer entrance) on north elevation. Other minor alterations include changing the pattern of windows and doors. The front elevations facing Foothill Boulevard remain unchanged except for replacing side light windows with non-mullioned side lights. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. DRC AGENDA DR 93-15 - CAMPOS July 16, 1996 Page 2 Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Delete new double door in center of south elevation and use one of the existing doors as an exit. 2. Delete proposed clay tile roof material and use architectural grade (i.e., thick butt) asphalt shingle to maintain California bungalow architectural style. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Delete proposed truss and retain existing siding underneath gable over front door of 9642 Foothill. 2. Preserve or duplicate existing architectural details, such as window trim shapes, window mullions, and gable brackets. 3. Existing fireplace chimney at 9642 Foothill Boulevard shall be reconstructed with brick or removed. 4. Preserve side light window mullions flanking both existing doors facing Foothill Boulevard (south elevation). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with the changes described above. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Dan Coleman The Committee recommended approval subject to the following changes: 1. Provide outdoor dining on existing porches. 2. Modify new double door with simpler design or remove if allowed by code. DRC AGENDA DR 93-15 - CAMPOS July 16, 1996 Page 3 3. Delete proposed clay tile roof material and use architectural grade (i.e., thick butt) asphalt shingle to maintain California bungalow architectural style. 4. Delete proposed truss and retain existing siding underneath gable over front door of 9642 Foothill Boulevard. 5. Preserve or duplicate existing architectural details, such as window trim shapes, window mullions, and gable brackets. 6. Existing fireplace chimney at 9642 Foothill Boulevard shall be reconstructed with brick. 7. Preserve side light window mullions flanking both existing doors facing Foothill Boulevard (south elevation). DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Dan Coleman July 16, 1996 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-22 - HERITAGE BAG - A request to construct a 124.040 square foot industrial building on 16.5 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the north side of 4th Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue - APN: 229-283-72. Design Parameters: The property is surplus Southern California Edison land sandwiched between the Pic N'Sav distribution facility to the east and various large warehouse industrial buildings to the west. The parcel's narrowness and an existing rail easement down the entire west property line are significant constraints to development. The site contains no significant features or vegetation. The applicant intends to leave the front portion of the site undeveloped with minimal disturbance of the existing vineyard. Full improvements along 4th Street, including the 45-foot deep landscape setback area, will be installed with Phase I. 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. Applicant has strengthened office portion by pushing walls out at least 10 feet to the east and raising parapet height per staffs recommendation. 2. Applicant has provided at least two primary building materials. Sandblasted concrete is featured in office portion per staffs recommendations. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Applicant has included a shade cover and a 6-foot to 8-foot high screen wall between employee outdoor eating area and loading docks per staffs recommendations. 2. Applicant has provided tree wells along entire east property line at 30-foot on center with Phase I per staffs recommendation. 3. Roof screen material should match the main building walls as closely as possible, in terms of texture, color, and reveal pattern. 4. Applicant has included landscape area between two-way access drive aisle and east property line with Phase I per staffs recommendation. DRC AGENDA DR 96-22 - HERITAGE BAG July 16, 1996 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Heinz Lumpp, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Dan Coleman The Committee recommended approval as proposed. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS JULY 17, 1996 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary