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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY JULY 1, 1997 6:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Bill Bethel Rich Macias Dan Coleman
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker 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.
6:00 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW NO. 96-27 - MASTERCRAFT HOMES - A review of the detailed
(Tom) site plan and building elevations for Phase 1 of Tract 14380, consisting of 25 single
family lots in the Low Residential designation (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, to the north
and south of North Overlook Drive - APN: 225-451-39 to 58 and 225-461-57 to 60.
6:15 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-15 -
(Steve) CLIGNETT-The proposed development of a 2,550 square foot, 3-bay quick-service oil
change facility adjacent to the existing Deer Creek Car Wash service facility, located
within the Community Commercial land use designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan, on the east side of Center Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard
- APN: 1077-401-34.
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.
6:30 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-13
(Tom) (MODIFICATION) -E&R RANCHO PACIFIC. INC -A request to expand an existing
storage facility by providing an additional 46,683 square foot building on 1.78 acres of
land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue, south of 8th Street - APN: 209-211-19.
7:10 p.m. MASI PLAZA - MASI -A request to redesign the site plan and elevations of Building 5
(Nancy) to accommodate two restaurants, one of which includes a micro brewery.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
6:00 p.m. Tom Grahn July 1, 1997
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 96-27 - MASTERCRAFT HOMES - A review of the detailed site plan and
building elevations for Phase 1 of Tract 14380, consisting of 25 single family lots in the Low Residential
designation (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the west side
of Etiwanda Avenue, to the north and south of North Overlook Drive - APN: 225-451-39 to 58 and
225-461-57 to 60.
Design Parameters: This project was approved by the Planning Commission on January 22, 1997. That
approval provided four floor plans, Plans 1 and 4 are single-story elevations and Plans 2 and 3 are two-
story elevations. The applicant is requesting to revise the floor plan mix by replacing the Plan 4 single-
story elevation with a two-story elevation.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
The Committee reviewed the revised elevations and recommended approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
6:15 p.m. Steve Hayes July 1, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-15 - CLIGNETT-The
proposed development of a 2,550 square foot, 3-bay quick-service oil change facility adjacent to the
existing Deer Creek Car Wash service facility, located within the Community Commercial land use
designation(Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, on the east side of Center Avenue, north
of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 1077-401-34.
Design Parameters: The site is adjacent to property zoned Industrial Park to the north, which was
recently approved for development of a nine-building, multi-tenant industrial park. To the south is the
existing Deer Creek Car Wash and gas station facility, which this new building will share access with
from the existing drive approach on Center Avenue. The Deer Creek Flood Control Channel is
immediately east of the site and to the west is vacant commercial land. The site slopes gently from north
to south and is proposed to be graded to tie in with the existing grade of the car wash facility. No
significant vegetation or structures exist on the property.
Attachment: Design Review Action Comments dated June 17, 1997
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Steve Hayes
The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the project with the inclusion of the overhead
trellis, additional landscaping, and recessed service bay doors as reflected in the revised plans.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
6:00 p.m. Steve Hayes June 17, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-15 - CLIGNETT - The
proposed development of a 2,550 square foot, 3-bay quick-service oil change facility adjacent to the
existing Deer Creek Car Wash service facility, located within the Community Commercial land use
designation (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, on the east side of Center Avenue, north
of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 1077-401-34.
Design Parameters: The site is adjacent to property zoned Industrial Park to the north, which was
recently approved for development of a nine-building, multi-tenant industrial park. To the south is the
existing Deer Creek Car Wash and gas station facility, which this new building will share access with from
the existing drive approach on Center Avenue. The Deer Creek Flood Control Channel is immediately
east of the site and to the west is vacant commercial land. The site slopes gently from north to south and
is proposed to be graded to tie in with the existing grade of the car wash facility. No significant vegetation
or structures exist on the property.
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. Staff generally feels that the architectural concept, which is similar and uses the same materials
as existing buildings in the complex, is acceptable. However, the same level of detailing (such as
cornices, finish treatment around roll-up doors, etc.) should be utilized throughout the project.
2. Trellises should be introduced over the roll-up doors on the west side of the building for the same
distance westerly as previously done with the trellis over the gas pumps at the car wash entrance
to give the building more substance and reduce the prominence of the doors.
3. Additional planter areas, including trees, should be provided around the building wherever possible
to soften the building mass from Center Avenue.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. A more significant landscaped area (5 feet or wider) should be provided between the storefronts of
the future buildings shown on the Master Plan and the drive aisle to the south.
2. Additional areas of special paving should be provided in conjunction with development of the new
building, to the satisfaction of staff. The existing special paving should be adjusted to line up with
the back of the proposed parking spaces near the existing vehicular entrance to the site.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. Berming and landscaping should be used, in a similar fashion to that already used along Center
Avenue, to screen the parking areas from view.
2. All colors, materials, and exterior finishes should match that already used at the existing car wash
facility.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval
�f the project to the Planning Commission with conditions. .
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brad Buller
The Design Review Committee recommended approval subject to the following changes:
1. Trellis should be provided on the west side of building, either freestanding or attached. Trellis
design should be compatible with existing trellis at car wash. Further, it was suggested that the
driveway throat could be narrowed to provide additional landscaping to help screen the service bays.
2. Roll-up doors should be recessed.
3. All of the above staff comments shall be incorporated into the revised plans.
The revised plans should be reviewed by DRC as a Consent Calendar item.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
6:30 p.m. Tom Grahn July 1, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-13 (MODIFICATION)-
E&R RANCHO PACIFIC. INC. - A request to expand an existing storage facility by providing an
additional 46,683 square foot building on 1.78 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea
5) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue, south of 8th Street -
APN: 209-211-19.
Background: This application proposes the expansion of an existing public storage facility that was
initially approved by the Planning Commission on November 23, 1993. That application provided for
the development of a 61,500 square foot building on 3 acres of land. A related application, Variance
93-06, allowed for a reduction in the building setback from 45 feet to 0 feet adjacent to existing
residential uses to the north and south of the project site.
Design Parameters: The project site is currently vacant and the site is covered with grape vines and
brush. The site is bordered on the north by the existing public storage facility, to the east by the Deer
Creek Flood Control Channel, to the south by a Metropolitan Water District easement, and on the west
by an existing single family residence.
Under the Industrial Specific Plan, structures are required to be setback 45 feet from existing or planned
residential uses. In this instance, the 45-foot setback would be required along the western portion of the
project site. Because this area is zoned for industrial uses and the proposed structure at the property line
is not much different from a block wall, the applicant submitted a variance application to allow for a
reduction in the building setback from 45 feet to 0 feet.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Major Issues: The project design is identical to the existing public storage facility, and therefore, there
are no major design issues associated with this project, except for the setback variance.
Secondary Issues: The Committee shall discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The project shall be designed for architectural consistency with the existing project including:
stucco finish and color, cornice detailing, door color, etc.
2. Vine pockets should be provided along the west, south, and east property lines at a spacing of
8 feet on center.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning
Commission for their consideration.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Tom Gratin
The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following:
1. The project shall be designed for architectural consistency with the existing project including: stucco
finish and color, cornice detailing, door color, etc.
2. In addition to the proposed tree plantings, irrigated vine pockets shall be provided along the west,
south, and east elevations at a spacing of 8 feet on center.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Nancy Fong July 1, 1997
MASI PLAZA BUILDING 5 - A request to redesign the site plan and elevations of Building 5 to
accommodate two restaurants, one of which includes a micro brewery.
Background: As a courtesy to the applicant to expedite the process, the Committee reviewed this item
at the last meeting without the benefit of a written staff report in order to provide design direction. The
Committee expressed concerns with how the new architectural elements relate to the existing building.
The Committee did not support the use of an exterior silo for grain storage. The architect indicated that
the floor plan could be designed to accommodate interior grain storage. The Committee indicated that
a loading zone should be provided. The architect presented several ideas for changes which the
Committee felt were appropriate (see attached exhibits).
In consideration of the Planning Commission's previous extensive review of this building,the Committee
forwarded this item to the full Commission on June 25, 1997, as a Director's Report item for direction
regarding the proposed design. The Committee indicated that the project should come back to DRC for
full review. An oral report will be provided regarding the Commission's review. Plans will be provided
at the meeting.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
July 1, 1997
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary