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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 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.
(Cecilia) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW98-04-RUSSELL
STOUT & ASSOCIATES: The development of a retail building totaling 7,000 square
feet on a 39,750 square foot parcel, in the Neighborhood Commercial District located
at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Base Line Road -APN: 1076-191-09.
Related file: Conditional Use Permit 84-13.
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.
(Cecilia) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15926-CARNEY-
A residential subdivision of 5 single family lots on 1.33 acres of land in the Low
Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the southwest corner of
Hellman Avenue and Pepperidge Lane -APN: 202-041-67.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-05-DAVIES-
A request to construct two industrial buildings totaling 9,408 square feet of floor area
(each building having 4,704 square feet) on 1.39 acres of land, in Subarea 3 (General
Industrial)of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Helms
Avenue and 9th Street -APN: 209-03-58.
(Brent) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES -A review of rooftop
equipment screening for a 102,000 square foot warehouse/manufacturing building on
4.31 acres of land in Subarea 2 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located at the northeast corner of 9th Street and Vineyard Avenue-APN: 209-012-17.
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 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 25, 1998, 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. Cecilia Gallardo June 30, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-04 - RUSSELL STOUT &
ASSOCIATES: The development of a retail building totaling 7,000 square feet on a 39,750 square
foot parcel, in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Archibald
Avenue and Base Line Road -APN: 1076-191-09. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 84-13.
Design Parameters:
The project site is located within an existing commercial shopping center that houses a gas station,
fast food restaurants, and retail shops. North and east of the site are residential properties. The
shopping center was developed under Conditional Use Permit 84-13 that created a Master Plan for
the development of the site. The Master Plan addressed conceptual building locations, overall
circulation, points of ingress and egress, parking layout, and provided conceptual elevations which
included architectural style, various product types, form, bulk, height, and materials. The subject
parcel is one of two properties within the shopping center left undeveloped. The tenant for the
proposed pad building is"Hollywood Video." A bank was previously approved forthis pad(DR 87-10).
Background:
The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on June 2, 1998, and focused on Site Plan and
design issues. The Committee requested the applicant incorporate architectural revisions to provide
enhanced elevations. (See attached June 2, 1998, Committee Action Comments.)
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Maior Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this
project::
1. The revised Site Plan and elevations incorporate the Committee and staffs comments, including
relocating the south tower element, providing a continuous tile roof, and incorporating accent
paving at the main entrance on the west side of the building. The revised plans also show a
deepened arcade for the west and south elevations, similar to the existing colonnade in the
shopping center. On the north and east elevations, a series of recessed arches are proposed to
simulate an arcade, with an 18 inch arch and column pop-out. The recessed arches will have a
contrasting inset color with trellis and vine plantings.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Provide landscaping in decorative pots that can accommodate a small tree along the west and
south elevations.
2. Relocate or replace existing trees to be removed.
3. Additional landscaped areas, including trees, should be provided wherever possible.
4. Lumber size for exposed rafter tails to match those in the existing center.
5. Use wall mounted light fixtures that are compatible and compliment the building design. H.V.
lights are not acceptable. Provide sconce lights for upward or downward lighting.
6. Recess a portion of the arch on the west and south elevation towers.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 98-04 - RUSSELL STOUT &ASSOCIATES
June 30, 1998
Page 2
7. Increase height of the column bases to be consistent with the shopping center.
8. Building colors and materials to match those in existing center.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as
recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Cecilia Gallardo
The Committee reviewed the proposed project and recommended approval subject to the secondary
issues identified by staff as well as the following:
1. Provide spandrel glass for the exterior office wall at the south elevation.
2. Provide recessed arches with trellis' and adjacent landscape strip on the west elevation, north
of the entrance.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Cecilia Gallardo June 2, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-04 - RUSSELL STOUT &
ASSOCIATES: The development of a retail building totaling 7,000 square feet on a 39,750 square foot
parcel, in the Neighborhood Commercial District located at the northeast corner of Archibald Avenue
and Base Line Road - APN: 1076-191-09. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 84-13.
Design Parameters:
The project site is located within an existing commercial shopping center that houses a gas station, fast
food restaurants, and retail shops. North and east of the site are residential properties. The shopping
center was developed under Conditional Use Permit 84-13 that created a Master Plan for the
development of the site. The Master Plan addressed conceptual building locations, overall circulation,
points of ingress and egress, parking layout, and provided conceptual elevations which included
architectural style, various product types, form, bulk, height and materials. The subject parcel is one
of two properties within the shopping center left undeveloped. The tenant for the proposed pad building
is "Hollywood Video." A bank was previously approved for this pad (DR 87-10).
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The original proposal did not fit the established architectural theme of the center. Staff
has worked with the applicant which resulted in a number of revisions; however, the following key
design issues remain:
1. Architecture: The architectural style of the building should be compatible with the architectural
theme of the existing center and be in conformance with the Master Plan
approved for the site. Attached is a copy of the existing elevations for the
shopping center, which include design elements such as tile roofs, exposed rafter
tails, curvilinear gables and colonnades. The architecture should be revised to
be more consistent with the.existing buildings, and the approved Master Plan as
follows:
a) A colonnade (covered pedestrian walkway) should extend around the entire
building. The plans show the colonnade only at the tower, on the west and
south end of the building. The applicant is proposing a 1-foot pop-out"arch"
around the remainder of the building to simulate a colonnade. The addition
of a colonnade would provide further treatment to the north and east
elevations.
b) The tile roof should be continuous around the entire building. The tile roof
element is not present on the east elevation.
2. Signs: The applicant is requesting 24-inch "Hollywood" and 18-inch "Video" lettering for
the tenant signs. The Uniform Sign Program for the shopping center limits the
maximum height of signs to 18 inches. Planning Commission policy has been to
allow an 18-inch maximum letter height for shopping centers, except for major
anchor tenants. The shopping center owner supports 24-inch letters; however,
has not submitted an application to amend their Uniform Sign Program. (See
attached letters regarding signage.)
DRC COMMENTS
DR 98-04 - RUSSELL STOUT & ASSOCIATES
June 2, 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. Additional landscaped areas, including trees, should be provided wherever possible. Areas of
special concern include areas adjacent to the north and east sides of the building.
2. Provide additional landscaping in decorative pots at the west and south entrances.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the project be revised for further Committee review.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Comments:
Members Present: Bill Bether, Rich Macias, Brad Buller
Staff Planner: Cecilia Gallardo
The Committee recommended the project be brought back to the Committee with the following
revisions:
1. Redesign the roof element of the towers.
2. Include additional architectural details to the east elevation to provide 360 degree architecture.
If this cannot be provided with a colonnade or a continuous the roof, then trellis and vine
plantings are to be provided within the arched recessed areas of the east elevation.
3. Resolve tower element location along the south elevation to provide greater interface between
subject building and potential project to the east.
4. The committee was supportive of amending the Uniform Sign Program for the center to include
provisions that would allow a single user pad tenant to have 24-inch signs if the applicant could
demonstrate the necessity for them given the site location, and if the architecture of the building
was enhanced to incorporate the design elements outlined in the original master plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
Cecilia Gallardo June 30, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15926 - CARNEY - a residential
subdivision of 5 single family lots on 1.33 acres of land n the Low Residential District, located on the
southeast corner of Hellman Avenue and Pepperidge lane - APN: 202-041-67.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Cecilia Gallardo
The Committee recommended approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
Brent Le Count June 30, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-05 - DAVIES -A request to
construct two industrial buildings totaling 9,408 square feet of floor area (each building having 4,704
square feet) on 1.39 acres of land, in Subarea 3 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan, located at the southeast corner of Helms Avenue and 9th Street -APN: 209-03-58.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee recommended approval with a condition of adding a second band (2 courses)of fluted
split face blocks around the building.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
Brent Le Count June 30, 1998
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-05 - SEARING INDUSTRIES - A review of rooftop equipment
screening for a 102,000 square foot warehouse/manufacturing building on 4.31 acres of land in
Subarea 2 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of
9th Street and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 209-012-17.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
This item has been continued at the request of applicant.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
134el
Brad Buller
Secretary