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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/09/30 - Agenda Packet , DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 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 Lary McNiel 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. 7:00 p.m. (Miki) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-32 MODIFICATION 1 - AUTO NATION - A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately 8,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street between the I-15 on/offramp and Buffalo Avenue in the Industrial Park Area(Subarea 12)of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19,20,21 and a portion of 18. 7:40 p.m. (Steve) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-23 (DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 13564)- STANDARD PACIFIC - The design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a previously County approved residential subdivision of 182 lots on 117 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District(less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located between Wardman Bullock Road and the San Sevaine Wash - APN: 226-082-30 and 58 through 63. 8:20 p.m. (Steve) DESIGN REVIEW 97-20 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 1553 1-HARWOOD HOMES - The design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a previously approved residential subdivision of 30 lots on 10.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street, between Mayberry Avenue and Morocco Street - APN: 1076-141-01 and 02, 1076-131-01. 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. NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED 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 September 30, 1997 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Planning Division Secretary for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 25, 1997, 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. Miki Bratt September 30, 1997 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-32 MODIFICATION 1- AUTO NATION - A request to modify an approved automotive sales business, reducing the floor area by approximately 8,000 square feet, reducing the outdoor display area, and reserving a 3.796 acre area for future expansion on a 20-acre site located north of Fourth Street between the I-15 on/off ramp and Buffalo Avenue in the Industrial Park Area(Subarea 12)of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 229-263-19,20,21 and a portion of 18. Background: The use and project site are the same as that approved for Conditional Use Permit 96-32. All conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 96-32 remain in effect unless specifically modified by this application. On September 16, 1997, the applicant presented the modified site plan and elevations to the Design Review Committee and were asked to strengthen major design components and return to the next meeting of the Design Review Committee. Because of the short period of time between meetings,the applicant will complete and bring the requested changes to the site plan, landscape plan, and elevations to the meeting. Design Parameters: The goals of the requested design changes are 1) to strengthen the appearance of the down-scaled sales building and the service buildings 2)to create a strong sense of Auto Nation and Rancho Cucamonga on the north side of Fourth Street as a special place and different from The Mills and Ontario on the south side of Fourth Street 3)to create an aesthetic interface between Auto Nation and the adjoining I-15 on-and-off ramps 4)to provide a safe site and 5)to erect a physical screen along the north property boundary to reduce wind velocity on site. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The applicant will address the following remaining concerns. 1. Provide articulation to the roof elevation of the sales building. 2. Add design elements to create visual interest for service and wash buildings. 3. Enhance the visual corridor between Fourth Street and service buildings with a combination of expanded display area, decorative paving, and additional landscaping. 4. Enhance the Fourth Street street scape and landscape setback area. 5. Widen planter area or provide appropriate tree species for north property line. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this project if the changes are to the satisfaction of the Design Review Committee. Attachment: DRC Action Comments dated September 16, 1997 DRC COMMENTS CUP 96-32 - AUTO NATION September 30, 1997 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Miki Bratt The Committee appreciated the responsiveness of the applicant to all design issues and forwarded the project to the full Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval with conditions,including the following: 1. Additional design elements, such as more extensive use of darker color bands, shall be added to the service and wash building elevations, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 2. Any concrete block security fencing shall be: a) decorative block, b) include design elements such as pilasters faced with native rock, c) finished with a decorative cap, and d)enhanced with landscaping, for example vine pockets, along the exterior side, and be to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Color accent trees shall be included in the landscape palette, to the satisfaction of the City Planner. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Steve Hayes September 30, 1997 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-23 (DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 13564), STANDARD PACIFIC - The design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a previously County approved residential subdivision of 182 lots on 117 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District(less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located between Wardman Bullock Road and the San Sevaine Wash -APN: 226-082-30 and 58 through 63. Back rg ound: This subdivision was originally approved by the San Bernardino County Planning Commission and annexed to the City per Development Agreement 88-02, which was adopted by the City Council on January 7, 1989. The developer recently processed a revised rough grading scheme for the entire tract which eliminated the need for cross-lot drainage and incorporated undulating, landscaped slopes in rear and side yards as a design feature. This concept was recommended for approval by the Design Review Committee (Bethel, Coleman) on May 6, 1997, and approved by the City Planner on May 12, 1997. Design Parameters: The site is vacant and void of any significant structures or vegetation. The slope of the site is generally from north to south and averages approximately 7 percent. The concrete lined Henderson Flood Control Channel runs from northwest to southeast across the southern half of the site. The San Sevaine Flood Control Channel runs along the eastern boundary of the site, and a Southern California Edison Utility Corridor forms the southern boundary of the site. A continuation of the theme wall along Wardman Bullock Road used for Tract 13565 to the south exists along the project frontage of Wardman Bullock Road. 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 architecture has been upgraded from the original submittal. However, many large expanses of blank wall areas still exist, especially on the side elevations of some two-story models. Staff would recommend that additional detailing be incorporated on these elevations to be consistent with the Planning Commission policy for 360 degree architecture. (e.g., where wood siding is used as an accent element on gables on the front elevations, it should also be used on gables on the side and rear elevations). 2. The footprints for all four of the `B" model lines are nearly identical and would result in very similar appearing houses throughout the northern half of the subdivision. Staff would recommend that the footprints of the units be more varied to avoid a homogenous street appearance. A one-story model in this portion of the tract is strongly recommended and would help somewhat in addressing 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. Due to technical setback problems associated with the proposed plotting of homes on lots 23, 30 and 31 of Tract 13564 (see sheet 7 of 9), different models that do not require as much lot depth, such as the Plan A2 or A4, should be plotted on these lots. DRC COMMENTS DR 97-23 - STANDARD PACIFIC September 30, 1997 Page 2 2. A uniform wall or fence concept should be used along all lots that back up to the Henderson Flood Control Channel. 3. The project entry wall should be designed to be consistent with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan by using brick veneer and replace split face with stucco wall and be designed as shown in the attached example (Exhibit"A"). 4. Driveways should be located as far away from street intersections as possible. The proposed houses in the model complex best represent this issue. 5. The wall and pilaster concept used along the west side of San Sevaine Road for the project to the south should be continued northward into this subdivision, consistent with the design guidelines within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (Exhibit `B"). 6. A return wall and cap design more consistent with the other perimeter walls for the project, as recommended by the above issue, should be used between homes. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Where possible, driveways should be"grouped" in twos in order to provide larger areas of front yards adjacent to each other. 2. The final design of the special paving and walkway treatments should be reviewed and approved by the City Planner. 3. A minimum of 5 feet should be provided between the back of sidewalk and corner side yard walls to allow for sufficient space for trees to grow in these areas. 4. All block and retaining walls exposed to public view should be composed of a decorative block material or exterior finish. 5. If a river-type cobble is proposed on the homes, then real native river rock should be used. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee direct the applicant to revise the plans accordingly per the staff recommendations, as deemed appropriate by the Committee, and have the item return as a full item for further review. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: DRC COMMENTS DR 97-23 - STANDARD PACIFIC September 30, 1997 Page 3 1. The side elevations should be upgraded throughout the project to the satisfaction of staff. Recommended elements include wood or stucco over surrounds around all windows, attic vents and sliding glass doors and window breakups in and shutters around side elevation second-story windows. It was also recommended that the windows in question could possibly be doubled in size to further address the concerns of the Committee. These items should be incorporated into the final submittal of plans for the Planning Commission meeting. 2. The perimeter wall along San Sevaine Road should be designed consistent with the design for the Etiwanda Highlands Neighborhood within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. However,the interior side return walls between units inside the project area can be designed with the split face block and decorative cap material as proposed. 3. A tubular steel fence or decorative block wall should be constructed directly adjacent to the existing chain link fence on the outside of the Henderson Flood Control Channel. 4. Secondary issues 1 and 4 and all referenced Policy issues should be addressed to the satisfaction of staff or should be recommended Conditions of Approval for the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Steve Hayes September 30, 1997 DESIGN REVIEW 97-20 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 15531-HARWOOD HOMES - The design review of the detailed site plan and building elevations for a previously approved residential subdivision of 30 lots on 10.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of 19th Street,between Mayberry Avenue and Morocco Street -APN: 1076-141-01 and 02, 1076-131-01. Background: This subdivision was originally approved by the Planning Commission on April 14, 1993. A related Tree Removal Permit (92-20) was also approved on that date. Attached are copies of the conditions of approval relative to design that were adopted by Planning Commission Resolution 93-25. Design Parameters: The site is generally bounded by predominately one-story single family residential development in all directions. The northernmost 230 feet of the site is the vacant right-of-way for the future Foothill Freeway, which has been designated as a lettered lot on the Tentative Tract Map. The majority of the site consists of a cultivated citrus grove. The westernmost strip of the property includes the H.W. Minor House, a designated local point of historic interest, and the Alta Loma Egg Ranch, which includes a small building used for retail sales and numerous chicken coops north of the site. A windrow of mature Eucalyptus trees exists along the east property line. Portions are required to be preserved and some were approved for removal per Tree Removal Permit 92-20. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 4 percent. 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. Do the two one-story floor plans,with four elevation treatments each,provide adequate variety? Plan 2 offers a bonus room option instead of the third car garage; however, no elevations were provided. The side and rear elevations are essentially the same for all homes. Staff recommends a third floor plan. A summary of comparably-sized tracts recently under construction indicates there are typically 4 floor plans and 12 elevation treatments. Project Developer Total Total# Floor Total# Units Plans Elevations Tract 14410 Centex Homes 35 lots 4 12 Tract 15725 Lewis Homes 30 lots 4 12 Tract 15732 Lewis Homes 33 lots 3 9 Tract 15730 Diversified Pacific 28 lots 4 12 * All one story houses. 2. The design of the 14-foot high freeway sound attenuation wall along the northerly tract boundary was required to be considered with this Design Review application (per condition of approval #5). No elevations have been provided for this wall treatment. The height of the wall may be substantially less due to redesign of the freeway grades. DRC COMMENTS DR 97-20 - HARWOOD HOMES September 30, 1997 Page 2 3. The trees shown to be preserved and removed are not consistent with Tree Removal Permit 92-20(per Condition of Approval No. 7)as shown on the attached exhibit from the original staff report. Staff believes it is not possible to fulfill the condition of approval for tree preservation due to the location of certain trees and the approved grading cut as follows: Tree# (Lot#) Conflicts with Footprint? Conflicts with Grading? 1 (Lot 30) None None 6 (Lot 26) None Yes 9 (Lot 16) Yes None 13 (Lot 15) Yes Yes 17 (Lot 5) Yes Yes 18 (Lot 5) None Yes 19 (Within Route 30 Fwy.) Not Applicable Not Applicable 20 (Lot 9) None Yes Staff recommends preservation of Tree No. 1, a Deodar Cedar located at the corner of 19th and Mayberry, and removal of the 19 other Eucalyptus trees. The Eucalyptus windrow is located along the west side of Morocco and could be replanted within the parkway and slopes of this street. 4. Staff believes that the new garage for the H.W. Minor House complies with the condition of approval to"closely emulate the architecture"of the Minor House (per Condition of Approval No. 7.b.);however,the exterior materials are not identified on the plans. The Minor House,built in 1929, is a single story bungalow with a roof of several intersecting low gables with wide overhanging eaves. The entire house was substantially altered in recent years and no longer retains its historic appearance. The house is encased with horizontal aluminum siding,including the porches. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Should additional architectural elements be provided to front elevations? Elements could include accent treatments such as brick veneer, river rock or other stone veneers, and clipped ends on the main gable. 2. Driveway taper should be curved instead of sharply angled (see attached example). 3. Should front porches, with a minimum depth of 6 feet, be designed as an integral element on some houses?The Planning Commission has been encouraging front porches. The H.W.Minor House on Lot 30 features a front porch under a low gable roof,with river rock rail and battered piers with concrete caps (still visible despite the enclosure of porch with siding and large aluminum framed windows). There are also side and rear porches on the Minor House. DRC COMMENTS DR 97-20 - HARWOOD HOMES September 30, 1997 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return as a full item for further review. Attachments Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Design Review Committee recommended that the project return as a full item in two weeks, addressing the following issues: 1. Additional embellishment and variation in the proposed building elevations should be provided, as follows: a. Architectural accent treatments, such as brick veneer, fieldstone, native rock, etc., should be provided on the front elevations, wrapping around the side elevations to a logical termination point, such as return wall locations; b. A front porch, in the form of a covered roof overhang or overhead trellis, should be designed as an integral architectural element for the proposed houses; C. Some of the units should have clipped roof gable ends; d. The stucco over detail should be used around the perimeter of all windows that are not already recessed, attic vents, sliding glass doors, etc.; e. A greater number of color options should be explored; and f. A greater variety of garage doors should be used and the applicant should actively offer the bonus room in place of the third car garage option on both models. If these elements are added to the satisfaction of the Committee, then the staff raised issue regarding the need for a third house model can be waived. 2. A more gradual driveway taper should be provided on all lots. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS September 30, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary