HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/11/03 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 1998 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: John Mannerino Rich Macias Nancy Fong
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel Pam Stewart
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) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of
building elevations and detailed site plan for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map
No. 14207 consisting of 28 single family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low
Density Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side
of Beryl Street, south of Heritage Park - APN: 1062-051-01
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.
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 October 29, 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 November 3, 1998
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-20 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The design review of building elevations
and detailed site plan for a previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 14207 consisting of 28 single
family lots on 19.8 acres of land in the Very Low Density Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per
acre), located on the west side of Beryl Street, south of Heritage Park - APN: 1062-051-01
Background:
Tentative Tract 14207 was originally approved in May of 1991. In August of 1998, the Planning
Commission granted a time extension which extends the tentative tract, variance, and design review
entitlements until May 22, 1999. No further time extensions are allowed. Concordia Homes recently
purchased the site and is proposing new house designs on the approved tract.
The northern boundary of the site adjoins Heritage Park. The site contains an abandoned vineyard
and is presently undeveloped.
Design Parameters:
Concordia Homes is proposing the same collection of house plans as those recently reviewed for its
project on the east side of Beryl Street (Development Review 98-15). The collection contains three
floor plans ranging in size from 3,188 to 3,865 square feet. Each plan includes three architectural
styles: French, Italian, and Santa Barbara. The proposed development has a diversified streetscape
with side-on garages, straight-in garages, front entry courtyards, and porte-cocheres.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Maicr Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. No major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. On the project to the east, the Design Review Committee recommended the single story Santa
Barbara elevation be modified by replacing the three small windows on the garage with a single
window with shutters and by adding a low courtyard wall. Concordia will make the same revisions
to this project.
2. The design of the perimeter wall should match the perimeter wall on the project to the east to
provide a consistent theme wall along Wilson Avenue. The proposed wall is tan-colored stucco
on both sides with a cap. Pilasters should be required at regular intervals along Wilson Avenue
and Beryl Street.
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.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 98-20 - CONCORDIA
November 3, 1998
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2. All retaining walls exposed to public view should be treated with a decorative exterior finish or be
composed of a decorative block material.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to the modifications as
recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Rich Macias, Nancy Fong
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren (presented by Nancy Fong)
The Committee recommended that the applicant address the issues listed below. Revised plans shall
be submitted for further Committee review under Consent Calendar agenda.
1. Provide windows and roof variation to the Santa Barbara style one-story plan.
2. Use various grading techniques to reduce the very high slopes for the tiers of lots at the north
and south side of the proposed Mustang Road.
3. Continue the same design theme for block walls and landscaping along Wilson Avenue as the
established one at the north side of Wilson Avenue, west of Amethyst Avenue.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
November 3, 1998
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
rad B
Secretary