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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Rich Macias Nancy Fong
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel Dave Barker
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.
(Rebecca) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15911- FRIEDMAN-A
residential subdivision of 55 single family lots on 17 acres of land in the Low-Medium
Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located
at the northeast corner of East Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way -
APN: 227-141-011 & 012.
7:40 p.m.
(Rebecca) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15912 - FRIEDMAN -
A residential subdivision of 26 single family lots 10 acres of land in the Low-Medium
District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the
southwest corner of East Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way -
APN: 227-131=005.
8:20 p.m.
(Rebecca) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-15 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for the previously approved Tentative Tract
Map No. 13951 consisting of 30 single family lots on 22.56 acres of land in the Very
Low Density Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the
east side of Beryl Street, north of Manzanita Drive, west of Hellman Avenue = APN:
1061-761-03, 1062-111-03 through 06, and 1062-061-01 and 02.
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.
9:00 P.M.
(Rebecca) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-38 MODIFICATION - CHARLES JOSEPH
ASSOCIATES - A request to reduce the total building square footage and
reconfigure the site plan for a previously approved public storage facility on 2.96
acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located on the south side of Arrow Route, between Utica Avenue and
Red Oak Street -APN: 209-491-82.
DRC AGENDA
September 15, 1998
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9:15 p.m.
(Rebecca) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15875 - LEWIS
HOMES -The proposed subdivision and design review of building elevations and
detailed site plan for 165 single family homes on 32.6 acres of land in the Low
Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) zone of the Victoria Community Plan, located east of Day Creek
Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 227-351-65;
227-393-01 &02; 227-401-78; and 227-091-41. (Continued from August 18, 1998).
9:30 p.m.
(Alan) STREETSCAPE DESIGN REVIEW FOR AMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT 15727-
GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES - A review of the Fourth Street and Golden Oak Drive
planting plans.
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.
I, 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 September 10, 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. Rebecca Van Buren September 15, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15911 - FRIEDMAN - A residential
subdivision of 55 single family lots on 17 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (2-
4 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of East Avenue
and Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way -APN: 227-141-011 & 012.
Design Parameters:
The project site extends from EastAvenue to the 1-15 freeway with the abandoned railroad right-of-way
along its southern boundary. A community trail (hiking, biking, and equestrian) is proposed along the
railroad right-of-way. A community equestrian trail is designated along the eastern boundary of the
site. The project consists of a subdivision map only; no house plans are proposed at this time. The
Etiwanda Specific Plan restricts access on East Avenue,which leads to the single access design. The
applicant is proposing a loop street with the tract entrance on East Avenue. A future street stub-out
is provided in the northeastern portion of the tract to provide secondary access upon development of
property to the north. Lots range in size from 8,800 to 18,613 square feet, with the lot average at
10,100 square feet, which are considerably larger than typical lots within the Low-Medium District.
The project will provide the East Avenue theme wall as the tract boundary wall (stone pilasters with
stucco walls and river rock planters). Along the south and east boundaries, a noise attenuation wall
is required to mitigate noise from the 1-15 freeway. The noise attenuation wall is from 6 to 11 feet in
height, except for the southeastern portion of the project,where 3 lots abutting the freeway will require
a wall 15-17 feet in height. The freeway is considerably higher than the tract, so the view of the wall
is not expected to be disproportionate from this vantage point. The developer will provide vines and
other plant material in the rear yard of impacted lots to mitigate excessive wall heights from inside the
project.
This project relies upon the construction of an interim water detention basin located outside of the
project boundaries. The basin is proposed on the 10+ acre site on the southwest corner of East
Avenue and the railroad right-of-way in the companion application, Tentative Tract 15912. The
conditions will make approval of this project contingent upon the approval and construction of the off-
site basin.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Staff recommends the noise attenuation wall on the south and east boundaries match the
proposed design for the Route 30 freeway wall to minimize mix-match freeway sound wall
designs. The Route 30 freeway wall consists of a double-sided split-face block with fluted split
face block on the upper 3 courses.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above modification.
Attachments
DRC COMMENTS
TT 15911 - FRIEDMAN
September 15, 1998
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Desian Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee reviewed the project and recommended the Planning Commission approve the project
subject to the following:
1. A wall plan shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance of building
permits.
2. The noise attenuation wall at the southeastern boundary shall match the proposed design for the
Route 30 freeway wall (split-face block with fluted split face block on the upper 3 courses).
3. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance
of building permits. The design of the project shall comply with recommendations in the report.
4. The access to the community trail (Lot A) shall be designed as a pedestrian access with a
meandering sidewalk and low maintenance rockscape theme similarto the pedestrian/rockscape
access approved for Tract 14534. The access trail shall be designed to accommodate
maintenance vehicles. The width of the access trail shall"flare out"at the community trail to avoid
creating a tunnel effect. The precise configuration and design treatment of the access trail shall
be subject to review by the Technical Review Committee.
5. Side yard landscaping shall be required on Lots 17 and 18 abutting the community trail access
route to include trees to shade the trail.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren September 15, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15912 - FRIEDMAN - A residential
subdivision of 26 single family lots 10 acres of land in the Low-Medium District (2-4 dwelling units per
acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of East Avenue and Southern
Pacific Railroad right-of-way -APN: 227-131-005.
Design Parameters:
The project site is located on the west side of East Avenue, with the abandoned railroad right-of-way
along its northern boundary. A community trail (hiking, biking, and equestrian) is proposed along the
railroad right-of-way. The project consists of a subdivision map only; no house plans are proposed at
this time. The Etiwanda Specific Plan restricts access on East Avenue, which leads to the single
access design. The applicant is proposing a series of cul-de-sacs with the tract entrance on East
Avenue. A future street stub-out is provided in the western portion of the tract to provide secondary
access upon development of property to the west. Lots range in size from 7,895 to 15,540 square feet,
with an average lot size of 10,000 square feet, which are considerably larger than typical lots within
the Low-Medium District.
The project will provide the East Avenue theme wall as the tract boundary wall (stone pilasters with
stucco walls and river rock planters). A 6-foot high noise attenuation wall is required to mitigate noise
from the 1-15 freeway.
This project proposes the construction of an interim water detention basin in the southern 2 acres of
the site. The basin is proposed to serve the project plus the proposed development in the companion
application, Tentative Tract 15911. The basin will be secured with wrought iron fencing and
landscaped along its perimeter. The project will remove 4 mature windrows in poor condition and
provide a replacement windrow along the railroad right of way.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
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 detailed landscape and irrigation plan for the basin should be required, prior to final map
approval.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above modification.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
DRC COMMENTS
TT 15912 - FRIEDMAN
September 15, 1998
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The Committee reviewed the project and recommended the Planning Commission approve the project
subject to the following:
1. A wall plan shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance of building
permits.
2. . A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval, prior to issuance
of building permits. The design of the project shall comply with recommendations in the report.
3. A detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan for the basin should be required, prior to final map
approval.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9:15 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren September 15, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSM ENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15875-LEWIS HOMES-The proposed
subdivision and design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 165 single family homes
on 32.6 acres of land in the Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)and Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) zone of the Victoria Community Plan, located east of Day Creek
Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road -APN: 227-351-65; 227-393-01 & 02;
227-401-78; and 227-091-41. (Continued from August 18, 1998).
Background:
The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on August 18 and September 1, 1998, and
recommended the project return on a consent calendar basis with the modifications identified at the
meeting. The applicant will provide revised plans at the meeting.
Attachment: Design Review Committee Action Comments dated August 18 and September 1, 1998
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee reviewed revised elevations presented at the meeting and recommended the Planning
Commission approve the project subject to the following:
1. Plan 561 shall include dormers n Elevations A. B, and C only. The dormer on Elevation A shall
be expanded in width to accommodate double window or shutter details on front elevation. Stone
veneer shall be extended to the garage column and courtyard wall on Elevation D.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 P.M. Rebecca Van Buren August 18, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15875-LEWIS HOMES-The proposed
subdivision and design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 165 single family homes
on 32.6 acres of land in the Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) zone of the Victoria Community Plan, located east of Day Creek
Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 227-351-65; 227-393-01 & 02;
227-401-78; and 227-091-41.
Design Parameters:
The subject site was formerly the Edison utility corridor located on the east side of future Day Creek
Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Base Line Road. The corridor is 330 feet wide yet over 4,000 feet
long, totaling 32.6 acres. Lewis Homes will be constructing Day Creek Boulevard to access the tract,
and extending Sugar Gum Street, Victoria Park Lane, and Silverberry Street. Lewis Homes is
proposing 165 single family lots, ranging in size from 5,200 to 11,000 square feet. There are 5 floor
plans with 4 elevations each. Dwellings range from 1,829 to 2,920 square feet.
The site also includes a remnant parcel north of Highland Avenue, south of the future Route 30
freeway. This parcel will be used for the next several years as a temporary construction staging area
while the freeway is under construction.
Background:
The Edison Utility Corridor was recently the subject of a General Plan and Victoria Community Plan
Amendment (GPA 96-03& 97-01 and VCP 96-01 & 97-01), approved by the City Council in April 1998.
The General Plan and Victoria Community Plan Amendments changed the land use designation of the
site from Edison Utility Corridor to Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) between Highland and
Silverberry, and Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) from Silverberry to Baseline.
The Tentative Tract Map was designed following the Low-Medium standards for the entire site. As a
result, the northern cul-de-sac between Silverberry Street and Highland Avenue, which is designated
Low, is inconsistent with the zone.
Lewis Homes is cooperating with the City to pay for a consultant to design the special Day Creek
Boulevard parkway, the landscape edge treatment, the residential and community entries design, the
sound wall, and the plant palette, as required in the Community Plan, for Planning Commission review
and approval at a future date.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Technical Issues: The following technical issues will be addressed at the Technical Review Committee
meeting and will require substantial revisions in the Tentative Tract Map and design review application
in order to comply with the Victoria Community Plan, as amended:
1. The northern cul-de-sac between Silverberry Street and Highland Avenue will have to be revised
to provide a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet and average lot size of 10,000 square feet to
meet the density range of 2-4 dwelling units per acre.
2. A street scape setback of 25 feet is required along Highland Avenue between the curb and
perimeter wall. (See attached page 156 of Victoria Community Plan).
DRC COMMENTS
TT 15875 - LEWIS HOMES
August 18, 1998
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3. Side setbacks must total 15 feet. Lots 9, 11, 12, and 33 must be revised accordingly.
Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. The intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road is designated as a "Major
Residential Entry" by the Victoria Community Plan. (See attached pages 152-153). Special
landscape treatment should be provided.
2. The southern cul-de-sac between Base Line Road and the railroad right-of-way abuts a public
storage facility where buildings are constructed on the property line. Rear yard landscaping
should be required to soften the appearance of these existing storage buildings.
3. Although elevations have been revised significantly from the original submittal to include
additional architectural enhancements, staff recommends brick and stone veneer treatment be
expanded on front elevations, particularly on the single story plan (Plan 561).
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Revisions to the northern cul-de-sac to increase lot size should also include lining up the rear
property lines with the tract east of the site to avoid offset yards and the sense that more than one
house backs up to existing lots.
2. In order to facilitate a viable trail system with maximum use opportunities, slopes along the Day
Creek Boulevard are to be avoided wherever possible, and minimal, when necessary. The Tract
grading should attempt to balance grades with this objective in mind.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Developer should make a good faith effort to work with adjoining residents to eliminate double
wall conditions along east boundary.
2. A minimum 5-foot wide landscape area should be provided between the back of sidewalk and any
walls in corner side yard situations to breakup the massing of the walls and minimize graffiti
potential, per Planning Commission policy.
3. All retaining walls exposed to public view should be treated with a decorative exterior finish or be
composed of a decorative block material.
4. Perimeter walls should match Victoria theme walls.
5. Taper driveways down to 16 feet if they exceed 25 feet in length.
6. Perimeter walls and landscaping shall be consistent with established theme for the Victoria
Planning Community.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the project be revised and come back to Design Review Committee.
Attachments
DRC COMMENTS
TT 15875 - LEWIS HOMES
August 18, 1998
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Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee recommended the project be brought back to the Design Review Committee with the
following revisions:
1. Redesign the single story plan.
2. Revise the rear elevations of units along Day Creek Boulevard to provide a more interesting
and enhanced view corridor. A combination of various techniques should be used, including
but not limited to, adding balconies and patio trellises as standards instead of options, adding
window pop-outs and bay windows, a variety of window shapes and decorative shutters,
brackets, breaking up the horizontal roof line, and adding those architectural embellishments
that were depicted on front elevations to the sides and rear elevations.
3. Revise Site Plan, Grading Plan, and Tentative Tract Map to address technical issues identified
in staff comments.
4. The developer agreed to do the following: help soften the appearance of existing public
storage buildings constructed on the property line with rear yard landscaping on impacted lots;
line up rear property lines more closely with the abutting lots east of the project on the northern
cul-de-sac; provide textured and/or patterned driveway paving; provide decorative block wall
returns between houses; and address the Policy Issues listed in the staff report.
5. The Committee acknowledged that it is not feasible to eliminate double wall situations along
the majority of the eastern boundary due to grade differences. Where double walls are
necessary, the design should be sensitive to aesthetic and maintenance issues.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren September 1, 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15875-LEWIS HOMES-The proposed
subdivision and design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 165 single family homes
on 32.6 acres of land in the Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Low-Medium Residential
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) zone of the Victoria Community Plan, located east of Day Creek
Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 227-351-65; 227-393-01 & 02;
227-401-78; and 227-091-41. (Continued from August 18, 1998).
Background:
The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on August 18, 1998, and directed the applicant
to address design concerns and technical issues. The applicant will provide revised plans at the
meeting.
Attachment: Design Review Committee Action Comments dated August 18, 1998
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Design Review Committee reviewed revised plans and recommended the project return on a
consent calendar basis with the following modifications:
1. ' Add an architectural feature (cupula or dormer) to the roof area above the garage on the single
story plan.
2. Add brackets to Elevation A of the single story plan.
3. Provide additional enhancements to rear elevations facing Day Creek Boulevard and side
elevations on corner lots to replicate distinguishing features on front elevations, such as the
half-round window shapes, shutters, and exaggerated window sills.
4. Provide decks on approximately 50 percent of the houses backing up to Day Creek Boulevard.
5. Provide a street scape vignette to show mixture of elevations along Day Creek Boulevard.
6. The Committee reviewed the site plan, which was revised to address technical issues(minimum
lot size, lot width, setbacks, and secondary access issues) and approved modifications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
9:00 P.M. Rebecca Van Buren September 15, 1998
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-38 MODIFICATION - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A request
to reduce the total building square footage and reconfigure the site plan for a previously approved
public storage facility on 2.96 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the
Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the south side of Arrow Route, between Utica Avenue and
Red Oak Street-APN: 209-491-82.
Background:
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the project on January 28, 1998. Prior to Planning
Commission approval,the project was reviewed on three occasions by the Design Review Committee
where major design revisions were accomplished. The applicant is requesting to eliminate 2 of the
5 buildings and reconfigure the site plan accordingly. Apparently, the changes are being motivated by
a need to tame the drive aisle slopes to meet ADA requirements for accessibility to public storage units
and increase aisle widths for fire truck turning radii.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Proposed Modifications:
Plans showing proposed modification will be presented at the meeting. The approved plan
consisted of 5 buildings totaling 77,860 square feet. The applicant is requesting to modify the plan to
3 buildings totaling 70,897 square feet. Essentially, this involves eliminating the 2 buildings flanking
the east and west site boundaries and shifting the parking area closer to the office building in a
courtyard orientation.
The primary building (Building A)fronting on Arrow Route would be enlarged from 28,710 square feet
to 40,798 square feet. The building would be 40-55 feet in width instead of 30-40 feet as originally
approved. The building would retain its height, front facade offsets, and the architectural features
portrayed in the approved plan. Hence, its presentation to Arrow Route would remain the same.
The interior buildings (Buildings B and C) would be reduced from 17,000 and 16,000 square feet to
13,000 and 14,800 square feet, respectively. The 12-foot to 14-foot high buildings are painted
precision block with a "flat' metal roof. However, these interior buildings will no longer be screened
by buildings along the side boundaries. The applicant is proposing to construct 8-foot high block walls,
with a stucco finish and intermittent columns capped with fluted split face block to match the features
on the primary building. Since the upper 4-6 feet of the interior buildings will be visible, staff
recommends the side elevations include a decorative cornice or fluted split face block on the upper
portion. The rearrangement of the parking area to a courtyard orientation and the more generous aisle
widths between buildings are changes, which enhance the project.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Increase screen wall height from 8 feet to 10 feet to screen rear buildings. Add a cap to wall
panels.
2. End walls of Buildings B and C should be enhanced; e.g. stucco walls and provide a cornice or
fluted split face block cap.
3. Provide dense evergreen tree row along east site boundary.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
DR 97-38 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
September 15, 1998
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the proposed design modifications subject
to the modifications as recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
Revised plans were presented to the Committee at the meeting which addressed all of the above
secondary issues. Revised plan show end walls of Buildings B and C to be constructed of split face
block with a fluted block cap. The Committee reviewed the proposed modification and approved the
project.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:20 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren September 15, 1998
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-15 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for the previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 13951 consisting of 30
single family lots on 22.56 acres of land in the Very Low Density Residential District (less than 2
dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Beryl Street, north of Manzanita Drive, west of
Hellman Avenue -APN: 1061-761-03, 1062-111-03 through 06, and 1062-061-01 and 02.
Background: Tentative Tract 13951 was originally approved on August 14, 1991. The tentative map
and its design review were kept intact over the years with two City-granted time extensions and two
automatic State-granted time extensions. Concordia Homes recently purchased the site and is
proposing new and different house designs on the approved tract.
The site is contains an abandoned vineyard, annual grassland, coastal sage scrub habitat, and 57
heritage trees. Demens Creek runs along the westerly property line and connects to Beryl Street. A
heritage oak tree is located on the banks of Demens Creek,just outside of the project boundaries. The
grading plan is designed to preserve the oak tree in place. The site has a 6 percent slope. The lots
range in size from 20,000 square feet to 35,600 square feet.
Design Parameters: Concordia Homes is proposing three floor plans. Each plan includes three
architectural styles: French, Italian, and Santa Barbara.
Plan 1 is a single story with 3,188 square feet, features two side-on garages (one attached the
other detached), and a courtyard at the front entry.
Plan 2 is a two-story with 3,428 square feet and features a two-car, straight-in garage and a one-
car, side-on garage.
Plan 3 is a two-story with 3,865 square feet and features a two-car, straight-in garage with a third
car tandem space or third car garage option. This plan also incorporates a porte cochere on the
driveway side of the house, creating an interesting focal point with the garage in the background.
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. Plan 1 Italian and Santa Barbara elevations appear too similar in roof form and window
punctuation to achieve a significant difference in streetscape appearance.
2. Distinguishing detailing on front elevations should be replicated in side and rear elevations
(shutters, pot shelves, exposed rafter tails).
3. The updated arborist's report states the existing trees at the southern tract boundary are too close
to the property line to survive construction of tract boundary walls. The adjoining neighbor
indicated she does not want her trees removed. Tract boundary wall should be located at the
property line(south side of local trail)where there is no conflict, and on the north side of the local
trail where there is a conflict with trees (Lots 27-30). When the wall is north of the trail, the
existing chain link fence may remain on the property line augmented with the equestrian rail
fencing to identify the trail.
DRC COMMENTS
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Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issue:
1. The grading plan contains drafting errors regarding the placement of vehicle gates and step-
through details on equestrian trails to be addressed at Technical Review Committee.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. A minimum 5-foot wide landscape area should be provided between the back of sidewalk and any
walls in corner side yard situations to breakup the massing of the walls and minimize graffiti
potential. Corner side yard walls should be shifted to provide a 5-foot wide landscape area
between the back of sidewalk and the walls per Planning Commission policy.
2. All retaining walls exposed to public view should be treated with a decorative exterior finish (i.e.,
stucco) or be composed of a decorative material (i.e., split face, brick, slump block, etc.).
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as
recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee reviewed the project and the project return on a consent calendar basis with the
following additional details:
1. Provide wrought-iron courtyard fencing for Plan 1 Santa Barbara elevation.
2. Provide minor alterations to window or shutter details on Plan 1 elevation for greater distinction
between the Santa Barbara and Italian styles.
3. A Wall Plan to include masonry walls between houses (return walls) compatible with the colors
and materials on front elevations and the location of tract boundary walls. At the southern portion
of Lots 27-30 where there is a conflict between the tract boundary wall and the trees to be
preserved in-place, the developer shall make a good faith effort to replace the existing chain link
fence with wrought iron with the permission of the abutting property owner. In addition to tract
boundary fencing, Lots 27-30 shall be provided with wrought iron fencing at the top of slopes.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
9:30 p.m. Alan Warren September 15, 1998
STREETSCAPE DESIGN REVIEW FOR AMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT 15727 - GRIFFIN
INDUSTRIES -A review of the Fourth Street and Golden Oak Drive planting plans.
Desian Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Alan Warren
The Design Review Committee approved the subject plans n the consent Calendar with the following
conditions:
1. Small increases in the amount of cobble rock between the curb face and sidewalk are required.
The applicant shall work with staff on the amount and location of the increase.
2. Use of honeysuckle is okay in limited amounts. Reductions in the amount on the plan are to be
worked out by the applicant with staff.
3. Shrubs no higher than 2 feet are to be in the area between curb face and sidewalk.
4. Additional trees along Fourth Street are encouraged and may be included on the final plans.
The Conceptual Fourth Street Beautification Plan is approved subject to the details listed above. A
revised plan, subject to staff approval shall be provided on more refined exhibits for City use.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully sub itte
Brad Buller
Secretary