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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/08/05 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 1997 7:00 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. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REVISING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIME 7:00 p.m. (Brent) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES -A request to revise approved elevations for a 104,810 square foot warehouse/manufacturing building to include several 6-foot wide by 6-foot high ventilation louvers on the south and east building walls in Subarea 2 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast comer of Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street - APN: 209-012-17. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS This is the time and place for the Committee to disommid 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. 7:30 p.m. (Miki) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-13 - WOHL/ RANCHO PARTNERS - A request to develop a master plan for a retail shopping center consisting of design review for 116,394 square feet of leasable space on 11.75 acres of land under the Community Commercial designation of the Industrial Area Specific Plan (Subarea 7) located between Spruce and Elm Avenues on the south side of Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-352-63 through 69. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map 15044. 8:30 p.m. (Tom) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-34 - COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES - A request to add 63,452 square feet of building area to an existing warehouse facility on 9.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue - APN: 209-411-16. DRC AGENDA August 6, 1997 Page 2 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, Tricia Ashby, Secretary for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 31, 1997, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. a RESOLUTION NO. 97-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING TIME. A. Recitals. 1. Effective April 1, 1994, new Brown Act regulations per Section 54954 went into effect stipulating that committees of the legislative body are required to establish a date, time, and place for holding their regular meetings. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Design Review Committee of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Committee hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Committee hereby resolves as follows: a. Regular meetings for the Design Review Committee shall be held at the City Center Complex located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the Rains Room, and shall occur at 7:00 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week preceding the second and fourth Wednesday of each month effective August 5, 1997. 3. The Secretary to this Committee shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ATTEST: ull cretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Design Review Committee of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Design Review Committee of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Design Review Committee held on the 5th day of August 1997, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: Bethel , Macias, Coleman NOES: ABSENT: CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Brent LeCount August 5, 1997 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES - A request to revise approved elevations for a 104,810 square foot warehouse/manufacturing building to include several 6-foot wide by 6-foot high ventilation louvers on the south and east building walls in Subarea 2 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street - APN: 209-012-17. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Design Review Committee approved the requested modification with the following conditions: 1. Vents/louvers shall be painted to match the building 2. The vents/louvers shall be screened from view of 9th Street via hedge-row planting. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Miki Bratt August 5, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-13 - WOHL/RANCHO PARTNERS -A request to develop a master plan for a retail shopping center consisting of design review for 116, 394 square feet of leasable space on 11.75 acres of land under the Community Commercial designation of the Industrial Area Specific Plan (Subarea 7) located between Spruce and Elm Avenues on the south side of Foothill Boulevard -APN: 208-352-63 through 69. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map 15044. Background: Direction on Site Plan design has been given by the Commission as part of a series of application reviews. The most recent were the Design Review Committee meeting on June 3, 1997 and the Planning Commission workshop on June 11, 1997, (see attached Design Review Comments and draft Workshop minutes). The applicant met with staff on July 1, 1997 to present responses to each of the design issues raised by the Planning Commission and staff indicated that the revisions were on the right track and scheduled the item for Design Review Committee. Staff Comments: Major Issues: The following broad design issues were raised by the Planning Commission and will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Parking. The applicant has revised the plan and parking area. Consistent with the requirement for a shopping center, a total of 594 spaces are required and 659 spaces provided(65 spaces above the requirement). This was accomplished in part by a reduction of 4,094 square feet of leased space and by expanding the parking area east of Mimi's (Phase 2). The result is a better balance of parking spaces in relationship to stores. However,the applicant must still identify the amount of outdoor restaurant seating area to be provided for the food court and allocate parking spaces accordingly. 2. Pedestrian flow. Pedestrian access from Eucalyptus Street has been added adjacent to driveway access openings and provide pathways from Eucalyptus Street to stores by way of sidewalks adjacent to drive aisles. Also, sidewalk has been added to the east side of Major 4. Pedestrian access from the corner of Eucalyptus Street and Elm Avenue was discussed, as well as access adjacent to the existing driveway west of Major I however, because of the steep grade changes and ADA accessibility requirements, sidewalk access was not feasible for either location. 3. Entry statements. Entry statements for major tenants have been revised to add depth to the entrances. Entry canopies have been revised to provide consistent but individually distinguishable trellis elements. The resulting entries are consistent with the Foothill Boulevard look for major stores. 4. Color accents. The color palette has been muted. 5. Medallions and other design accents. The medallions have been reconfigured to reflect the buttress elements of the walls. Niches have replaced posts to provide an attractive design accent. Secondga Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting,the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: I. Landscaping. Landscape fingers have been provided along Foothill Boulevard and a landscape island is proposed for the Elm Avenue parking area. DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-13 - WOHL/RANCHO PARTNERS August 5, 1997 Page 2 Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Tree wells must be added to the Elm Avenue parking area. 2. Policy issues enumerated in the Design Review Comments of June 3, 1997 shall also be incorporated into the project design. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission with conditions. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Miki Bratt The Design Review Committee recommended approval with the following changes: 1. Pedestrian access from Eucalyptus Street to be limited to central entry. 2. Walks adjacent to Foothill Boulevard driveway shall be 5 feet wide. 3. Entry for Major 3 to be redesigned without rod supports and with curved and colored recess similar to Major Building 1. 4. Free standing entry wall for Major 2 to be redesigned without angled sides and with cornice at the top. 5. Adjust art deco medallion sizes to be more proportional to building plane location. 6. Rock towers to be illuminated by up lighting at night. Staff to research yellow color used in Terra Vista Promenade. Committee expressed concern that proposed color would be too similar to Promenade. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 P.M. Tom Grahn August 5, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-34 - COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES - A request to add 63,452 square feet of building area to an existing warehouse facility on 9.2 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Utica Avenue - APN: 209-411-16. Design Parameters: The project proposes an expansion of the existing Coca-Cola warehouse and distribution facility. The existing facility contains 62,371 square feet of office and warehouse on approximately 7.05 acres of land. The expansion is proposed adjacent to the existing structure and on the vacant property directly to the west. The vacant area totals approximately 2.15 acres. This expansion will provide additional office and warehouse square footage as well as additional parking and truck maneuvering areas. 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. Delete the screen wall along the south side of the proposed warehouse building and incorporate those design features of the screen wall into the proposed building, similar to the existing office. The screen wall will still be necessary along the southwest portion of the project to screen the truck storage areas. 2. The elevations propose the use of metal wall panels on the north, east and west elevations of the warehouse expansion. The use of all metal buildings is prohibited in the Industrial Park District, however, it may be used when architecturally designed to be compatible with surrounding land uses and architecture. This material should be removed from the elevations and replaced with a material to match existing building; concrete tilt-up. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed,and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Internalize roof drain downspouts on elevations adjacent to public view. 2. The concrete screen wall at the southwest portion of the site should continue along the west property line to screen vehicle storage areas from public view and adjacent property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and returned for review by the Design Review Committee. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Tom Grahn DRC COMMENTS DR 96-34 - COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES August 5, 1997 Page 2 The Design Review Committee recommended approval subject to the following revisions prior to Planning Commission: 1. The metal wall panels along the north, east, and west elevations of the warehouse expansion should be revised to a cement plaster finish. The finish, texture, color, and reveal lines of the cement plaster shall match the existing building. 2. The concrete screen wall along the southwest portion of the site should continue along the west property line to screen vehicle storage areas from public view and adjacent property. 3. Keep the existing screen wall along south side of building. 4. The secondry issues were agreed to by the applicant. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS August 5, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary 1