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Home My WebLink About1998/02/17 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1998 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Bill Bethel Rich Macias Nancy Fong Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Dave Barker Larry 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. (Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-36 - CHEVRON -A request to construct a gas station/mini-market facility on a 1.06 acre parcel within the Foothill Marketplace Shopping Center, within the Regional Related Commercial District (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Marketplace Drive - APN: 229-031- 34. Related File: Conditional Use Permit 92-17. 8:30 p.m. (Nancy) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-42 - MASI PLAZA-A request to redesign the Site Plan and elevations of Building 5 to accommodate two restaurants - APN: 229-011-39. 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. 1, Mary Lou Gragg, Office Specialist//for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on February 12, 1998, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. �Tu DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Brent LeCount February 17, 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-36 - CHEVRON - A request to construct a gas station/mini-market facility on a 1.06 acre parcel within the Foothill Marketplace Shopping Center, within the Regional Related Commercial District (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Marketplace Drive - APN: 229-031-34. Related File: Conditional Use Permit 92-17. Background: Chevron originally filed Conditional Use Permit 92-17 for the proposed development of a service station on this parcel on April 15, 1992. The project was processed to the point of review by the Design Review Committee, but the applicant decided to withdraw their application, prior to consideration of the Planning Commission. The new project design is substantially different from that reviewed by the Design Review Committee in 1992. Design Parameters: The project site is a vacant pad within the Foothill Marketplace Shopping Center, directly adjacent to and west of the primary signalized entrance to the shopping center. The pad has been rough graded previously and includes no significant vegetation and no structures. Street scape planting has been planted along the Foothill Boulevard frontage and the east side of the parcel. The site slopes minimally from north to south. 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. Since the previous submittal of Conditional Use Permit 92-17, the Site Plan has been redesigned to provide better vehicular circulation and larger landscaped setbacks along the perimeters of the parcel, especially along Foothill Boulevard. A traffic analysis approved by the Planning Commission on August 23, 1995 recommends a right hand turn lane be installed on Marketplace Drive. Revisions to the Site Plan are necessary to accommodate the additional lane. To date, these revisions have not been provided. 2. The general architectural concept of the building and canopy has been designed to emulate the architecture of other pad buildings within the shopping center by using like colors, finish treatments and accent elements. Staff has no major concerns with the general architectural flavor, but would recommend that the following issues be addressed: a. The tower element and column design should be carefully designed to match that of other pad buildings in the shopping center. b. A trellis or other architectural enhancement should be added to the north elevation. DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-26 - CHEVRON February 17, 1998 Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Trees and extensive shrub planting combined with berming should be provided along the west property line and in areas of the Street scape adjacent to parking stalls, the car wash drive-thru lane, and the canopy island area to screen vehicular activities from areas of public view. In general, upgraded and dense landscaping should be used at every opportunity for this project. 2. Canopy columns should be enlarged. 3. The trash enclosure should be relocated or faced a different direction as to not block vehicular traffic on the busy drive aisle south of 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. Signage should be consistent with the approved Uniform Sign Program for the Foothill Marketplace Shopping Center. 2. The trash enclosure, light standards, pots, trash receptacles, etc., should be consistent in design with the standard designs used throughout the Foothill Marketplace Shopping Center. 3. Above-ground mechanical equipment, such as transformers, should be completely screened from public view through the use of shrub hedges or decorative walls. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission with the above items as recommended Conditions of Approval for the project. Attachment: Traffic Analysis Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Brent LeCount The Committee (McNiel, Fong) recommended that the project be brought back to the Committee with the following revisions: 1. Redesign the building to be more "welcoming" and to be more compatible with the established architectural program in the center. For instance, raise the tower element and bring it out over the entry with more substantial columns; provide colonnade or trellis structures along the east side of the building wrapping to the north and south sides; DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-26 - CHEVRON February 17, 1998 Page 3 increase number and depth of recesses throughout; use of metal wall trellises on west elevation similar to that used on "Hollywood Video" building; increase use of wainscoting around entire building and avoid having glass run directly to ground level. 2. Resolve canopy setback encroachment (45-foot setback required from face of curb, 34 feet provided). Consider re-orienting canopy in an east-west alignment similar to the previous proposal (from 1992, since withdrawn). The Committee will not support issuance of a variance for the subject setback encroachment. 3. Relocate trash enclosure to avoid blocking sight lines of vehicles exiting car wash and to avoid having structure face the main loop street/driveway. 4. Provide sample of"aluminum composite material" for Committee review. 5. Address issues raised by staff including increased landscaping and berms along street frontages to screen canopy, drive-thru lane, and carwash; design trash enclosure, light standards, pots, trash receptacles, etc., consistent with the design standards used throughout the Foothill Marketplace center; completely screen any above ground equipment through use of shrub hedges and/or decorative walls; signage to be consistent with sign program. 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On June 17, 1997, the Design Review Committee reviewed the redesign of the building and expressed concerns as to how the new architectural element related to the existing portion of the building. The Committee forwarded the item for full Planning Commission review. On June 25, 1997, the Commission reviewed the proposed design and directed the applicant to work with staff and the Committee in finalizing the redesign of Building 5 at the July 1, 1997 meeting. The scheduled item was pulled from the July 1, 1997 Design Review Committee meeting at the request of the applicant. Staff forwarded several suggested design comments to the applicant on July 9, 1997 to assist him in preparing revisions that address the concerns of the Committee. The application was inactive between July 1997 and January 1998. The applicant has requested to activate the project again. Because revised plans were not received in time for a staff report and to assist the applicant in expediting the review process, staff will present an oral report at the meeting. Previous plans and the revised plan will be available for Committee review at the meeting. Attached for reference are copies of the June 17 and July 1, 1997 Design Review Committee comments and June 25, 1997 Planning Commission staff report. Attachment: Design Review Committee Comments dated June 17 and July 1, 1997 Planning Commission staff report dated June 25, 1997 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Nancy Fong The Committee (Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong) recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Project building entry, where the La Fourcade arch is located, out closer to the easterly parking area. The building entry should be a focal point displaying the La Fourcade arch and the historic plaque that show the text and graphics of the arch. The final design is subject to City Planner review and approval. 2. The two building entries at the east elevation should be designed to accommodate Santa Ana winds, subject to City Planner review and approval. 3. Provide a trash enclosure for Building 5, subject to City Planner review and approval. 4. Increase landscaping areas along the east elevation. DRC COMMENTS DR 97-42 - MASI PLAZA February 17, 1998 Page 2 5. the storefront windows along the east and west elevations should have heavy duty mullions. Design and material of the window mullions are subject to City Planner review and approval. 6. Provide street furniture such as benches, waster containers, planter pots, etc., along the east side of the building. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — STAFF REPORT DATE: June 25, 1997 } TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Dan Coleman, Principal Planner SUBJECT: MASI PLAZA - MASI - A request to redesign the site plan and elevations of Building 5 to accommodate two restaurants, one of which includes a micro brewery. ABSTRACT: The Design Review Committee requests direction from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed design modifications to Building 5 (formerly approved for Old Spaghetti Factory). DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE: As a courtesy to the applicant to expedite the process, the Committee reviewed this item without the benefit of a written staff report in order to provide design direction. The Committee expressed concerns regarding the new architectural elements in relation 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 for direction regarding the proposed design. The Committee indicated that the project should come back to DRC for full review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed design and provide direction to the applicant to return to DRC with revised plans. <Respectfully submitted. ler City Planner BB:DC:taa Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Approved Site Plan Exhibit "B" - Approved Elevations Exhibit "C" - Proposed Development Plans (previously distributed) Exhibit "D" - Changes Discussed at DRC L cl Qo"zz CQ I-��/ ` if- -------=,, LIE. E[�,:3 �DM T3 �4 M---irr I I �` ' l III^.(��'„i i l — CL. CQ Z=M. elf ; _'# ^ — y of /'4 to— 'dl IZ L—Aillllllil DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Dan Coleman June 17, 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. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Brad Buller As a courtesy to the applicant to expedite the process, the Committee reviewed this item 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 far full review. EX11131T �-� , i - h n ;i l _ I _i I I I c« III lii ' Lo C i Z C I 'I : I I - � I I � I:c�a - CO `a Q J O i ca CD iQ I�t P II - - � II � . i - _�. � _ F�.,'..'.' �� _ .y I II _ - �� i .,. - -_,� :. = �; � ,� � , � . !' I � j O II I I f .- �; im :�.. . ` I - -�: .. ..-: r i . � - - �i I� � - � � r-- _ � , � . ,, cn . j' �� ; �� J� .. �� I .� I LL�� i � . i I� ; : � . p , I J � �i � - ----- � t _- 1:-. li _ II ii , __ �� J - I Y II == �i � !i' _ ill �� ', s- �;II i �_- 4 =__- I I' � �� _�: :� DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Nancy Fong July 1, 1997 MASI PLAZA BUILDNG S - A request to redesign the site plan and elevations of Building 5 to accommodate two restaurants, one of which includes a micro brewery. Backo_round: 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 onvarded this item to the full Commission on June 25, 1997, as a Director's Report item for direction -,euarding the proposed design. Tne Committee indicated that the project should come back to DRC for fill review. An oral report will be provided regarding the Commission's review. Plans will be provided a: :he meeting. Attachment Desion Review Committee Action: Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman Staff Planner. Nancy Fong e t pulled per applicant request. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS February 17, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary