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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/04/06 - Agenda Packet c DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AND MINUTES TUESDAY APRIL 6, 1999 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Larry Henderson Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15970-SCHNEIDER - (Rudy) A residential subdivision of five single family lots on 1.96 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Pepperidge Court, west of Hellman Avenue - APN: 202-041-70. 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. 7:10 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-11 - (Brent) CATELLUS -A request to establish a master plan for the development ofthe "Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park," a 140-acre commercial and industrial complex in Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) and Subarea 8 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, including a shopping center anchored by a home improvement store, to be located on Milliken Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route - APN: 229-011-25, 31, and 32. Related files: Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 99-01, Conditional Use Permit 99-04 (Lowe's), and Tentative Parcel Map 15295. 7:50 p.m. ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-07 - SPERR (Rebecca) AND ASSOCIATES - A request to modify a previously approved master plan and construct a 16,747 square foot drug store with a drive-thru on a 2.86 acre parcel in the Central Park Plaza within the Neighborhood Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Ellena West- APN: 227-182-10. 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. 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 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Rudy Zeledon April 6, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15970 - SCHNEIDER - A residential subdivision of five single family lots on 1.96 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Pepperidge Court, west of Hellman Avenue - APN: 202-041-70. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon The Committee recommended approval. r, • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Brent Le Count April 6, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-11 - CATELLUS -A request to establish a master plan for the development of the "Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park," a 140-acre commercial and industrial complex in Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) and Subarea 8 (General Industrial) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, including a shopping center anchored by a home improvement store, to be located on Milliken Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route - APN: 229-011-25, 31, and 32. Related files: Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 99-01, Conditional Use Permit 99-04 (Lowe's), and Tentative Parcel Map 15295. Project Description: The Master Plan covers approximately 140 acres and may include more than a dozen buildings. The Master Plan area takes access off Foothill Boulevard to the north, Arrow Route to the south, and Milliken Avenue runs through the site from north to south. A new cul-de-sac street is proposed to intersect the east side of Milliken Avenue near the dividing line between Subareas 7 and 8. A 66-foot wide private drive aisle is proposed to connect Foothill Boulevard with the cul-de-sac bulb. The northeast corner of the master plan area is planned to have research/development and office/industrial uses, but no specific building locations have been determined. A Lowe's home improvement store is proposed at the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. A separate Conditional Use Permit application will be processed for the Lowe's building on Parcel 5. Other uses proposed include warehouse, office, and restaurant. Three large (400,000 square foot plus) warehouse buildings are proposed in the south portion of the Master Plan area. Two of these buildings have recently been submitted for design review (GATX) on Parcels 11 and 13. Design Parameters: The site is split between Industrial Park (Subarea 7) on the northern third of the site and General Industrial (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. The light industrial (Subarea 7) is intended to function as a transition zone between the medium industrial area to the south and commercial/retail development to the north. The City adopted the Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement (see attached) to establish special street scape design features which"tie"together the visual aspects of this important corridor.The intersection of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is designated as an Activity Center. Certain features are required for Activity Centers such as formal hard scape and landscape treatments, reduced building setbacks from the street, and pedestrian orientation. The Design Supplement includes a schematic Activity Center concept plan,which provides an example of how these elements can be designed. The applicant is proposing a design for the Activity Center which incorporates these elements but is a departure from the adopted Activity Center design. Note Major Issue 1 below. Background: The Planning Commission held a Pre-Application Review Workshop on the project on January 13, 1999. Concerns raised by the Commissioners included ensuring intensity of landscaping/screening along street frontages (especially Milliken Avenue), interface with the City's Adult Sports Park/Epicenter and Masi Plaza (the Master Plan provides for a 15-foot landscape swath and screen walls along the stadium site), large container truck traffic circulation, and articulation of building facades. The Commission indicated that departure from the established Activity Center concept schematic is acceptable so long as all four corners of the intersection at Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard are addressed. See attached minutes. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The proposed "theme element"Activity Center design for the intersection of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard includes public art, raised planter/project identification monument signs, DRC COMMENTS DR 99-11 - CATELLUS April 6, 1999 Page 2 7-foot decorative planters pots, and special tree plantings. The Activity Center also includes a unique paving pattern consisting of a 12-foot wide, grid patterned, earth toned main field with a flush, 4-foot wide natural concrete sidewalk meandering through it. In addition to considering the merits of the applicants proposed design scheme, the Commission should discuss, as a policy matter, how much flexibility should be allowed from the adopted Activity Center design. Design variations have been allowed in several projects, such as Foothill Marketplace, Masi Plaza, and Terra Vista Promenade. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. The main north-south drive aisle connection between Foothill Boulevard and the cul-de-sac bulb shall be designed to prevent truck traffic from using that route to access industrial buildings. This could be accomplished through limited turning radii/driveway offsets,the use of"no truck access" signs, traffic channelization, or a combination thereof. 2. Jacaranda trees are proposed as accent trees framing driveway entrances and elsewhere. Unfortunately, Jacarandas have not been found to hold up to seasonal high winds. Suggest replacing with another type of accent tree such as Crape Myrtle (which is used in the Activity Center landscape treatment). 3. Consider provision of public art pieces in areas other than the Activity Center such as plazas. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The Master Plan Architectural Guidelines shall include a provision for use of two primary exterior building materials,consistent with Planning Commission Industrial Area Design Policy(Resolution 89-158). 2. The Master Plan Architectural Guidelines shall include a provision that all equipment, both ground- and roof-mounted, shall be completely screened from view of surrounding streets. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above comments. Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Minutes of January 13, 1999, Planning Commission meeting Exhibit "B" - Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement Exhibit "C" - Resolution No. 89-158 0 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Stewart, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project and recommend approval subject to staffs comments with the following additional items: 1. The use of Jacaranda trees is acceptable so long as they are used very sparsely and interspersed throughout the project. DRC COMMENTS DR 99-11 - CATELLUS April 6, 1999 Page 3 2. The proposed Activity Center design is acceptable so long as it sets an exceptionally high standard/precedent. Staff to review the proposal in detail prior to the Planning Commission meeting to determine that all Activity Center criteria, other than the schematic design, are included. Applicant shall provide an exhibit that more clearly reflects the proposed design. 3. Truck access can be limited through the use of signs for the north south driveway connection between the cul-de-sac bulb and Foothill Boulevard (northeast corner of site). 4. Inclusion of art pieces throughout the project raises the overall quality of the project. Provide clearly defined locations for Planning Commission review. The applicant agreed to all of staffs concepts and direction from the Committee. Commissioner Stewart agreed the commercial area .should be retained. She advised the developer to take a close look at loading noise issues and look carefully at slopes and grades between uses. Commissioner McNiel expressed concems with the natural short-cuts through the tract by unwanted traffic. He agreed with Commissioner Mannerino regarding the combination of side-on and rear-on residential to commercial and thought technical issues could be worked out. He felt the commercial center should be retained. Mr. Buller noted that this may be the first commercial site with the opportunity to look towards the future freeway: however, the issues of loading and noise must be addressed. Mr. Buller concluded there is a preference to retain the commercial area and proceed with the Committee Review process. Mr. Morabito thanked the Commission for its time and comments. C. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 98-11 - CATELLUS - The proposed master plan for the development of"Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park,"a 140 acre commercial and industrial complex in the Industrial Park (Subarea 7) and General Industrial (Subarea 8) Districts of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and including a shopping center anchored by a home improvement store, to be located on Milliken Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route - APN: 229-011-25, 31, and 32. Brad Buller, City Planner, explained the purpose and goals of the Pre-Application Review process and indicated that due to complexity of the project, extra time would be provided for the meeting. Pamela Steele, the applicant's planner, introduced the Catellus development team, reviewed the basic aspects of the master plan, and outlined what they hoped to accomplish at the meeting. Charles McPhee, Catellus representative, reviewed the anticipated land uses and the nature of how Catellus develops land. Charles, Lamb, the project landscape architect, reviewed the landscape and street scape design intent to unify the master planned development. Dennis Hill, project architect, reviewed the integration and mix of architectural design features throughout the project. Don VVinn, Lowe's representative, briefly described the Lowe's style of business, operation, and size requirements. Brent Le Count, Associate Planner, indicated that staff's comments would be presented in accordance with the outline provided by the applicant. He observed that locating the district boundary between Subareas 7 and 8 along the proposed public street is consistent with the flexibility built into the Industrial Area Specific Plan and makes good planning sense. Given that land uses within the northeast comer of the master plan area are the least defined, he asked the Commission preference on how development in this area relate to Masi Plaza, Foothill Boulevard, and the Lowe's buildings. He observed that loading areas for the Lowe's project and rail spur served industrial buildings should be carefully treated given the proximity to Milliken Avenue. He questioned how the large industrial building at the southeast corner of the master plan relates to PC Adjourned Minutes -4- January 13, 1999 XKf 1 the Quakes Stadium. Mr. Le Count indicated that staff is supportive of having the buildings designed to respect their usage rather than attempting to convey an industrial flair. He suggested hard scape, street sr-ape, and landscape elements could unify the planning area. He thought industrial buildings fronting Milliken Avenue should have significantly upgraded architecture. He observed that the intersection of Milliken Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is a designated Activity Center per the Foothill Boulevard Speciric Plan (FBSP) and the master plan design for the intersection is different from the FBSP design. He suggested the master plan should include a design for the north side of the intersection since what's done on the south will establish a theme for the north. He remarked that industrial buildings to the south will create a draw for large container truck traffic through the northeast comer area. He recommend significant restudy of Lowe's architecture, because he felt it appears to be a hybridization of industrial and retail architecture resulting in something that fits into neither category. He suggested relocating the garden center to the east side of building, or at a minimum, designing it to be completely architecturally integrated with the building. He observed that signature architecture for pad restaurant buildings is acceptable and consistent with Mimi's Ca(6 and Applebee's architecture, however, if a fast food drive-thru user is anticipated, that should be shown now with the master plan. He remarked that the main drive aisle entry to the Lowe's center has no formal defined focal point destination. Commissioner Mannerino felt that the Lowe's building should not be designed with an industrial flair, that it should be designed to be what it is. He thought the eventual land uses for the northeast corner area should not be totally left to market demand but should be nailed down as much as possible now. He favored having the rail spur served building within the industrial portion even if it means having truck loading fronting Milliken Avenue. He also preferred commercial development on Foothill Boulevard instead of industrial. Commissioner Macias echoed CommissionerMannerino's comment about commercial uses being appropriate along Foothill Boulevard. He expressed concerns about circulation and that the main entrance to Lowe's center should have a formal destination/ontry statement. He said the design should avoid long stretches of uninterrupted building walls for industrial buildings fronting Milliken Avenue. He expressed concern with how the project relates to Quakes Stadium, given that a largo industrial building is shown designated with truck loading along the east side. Commissioner Stewart indicated that she does not wish to see significant areas of parking fronting onto Foothill Boulevard. She concurred regarding entry points to the Lowe's center and said the main entry should be enhanced. She preferred the garden center be relocated so it would be less prominent relative to street frontages. She did not favor the use of perforated metal features as a building material for the Lowe's building or garden center. She preferred a softer design for the Activity Center at Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue as opposed to a more urban, formal treatment. She thought,employee eating areas, benches, bus shelters, and other pedestrian- friendly amenities should be used extensively to facilitate usage of the project at a pedestrian level. Commissioner 7olstoy supported locating the subarea district boundary along the proposed public street. He commented that retail uses along Foothill Boulevard are appropriate, as are signature pad buildings. He suggested that the Lowe's project be carefully designed to facilitato customer exiting for customers purchasing large and bulky items such as lumber, similar to the way Homo Depot at Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is designed. He preferred that rail served buildings be located in the industrial portion with truck loading fronting Milliken Avenue if the loading areas are effectively screened. He thought parking along Foothill Boulevard is acceptable so long as berming and landscaping provide an adequate buffer. He favored retail uses for buildings in the northeast corner area if the market will bear it. He felt the largo building in the PC Adjourned Minutes -S- January 13, 1999 southeast comer area can be buffered from the Quakes Stadium. He thought it may be best to relocate the garden center to be less visually prominent relative to street frontages; otherwise, significant screening and design features will be necessary. Chairman McNiel asked about anticipated uses for the northeast corner area. Mr. McPhee responded frankly that they are just not sure, that retail may not be feasible given the retail drain caused by the Mills project. He said that he has lined up interested industrial users for the buildings to the south but that he has not yet seen a retail or office interest in the northeast comer area buildings. He said the intent is to simply demonstrate potential building massing in the northeast area of the plan. Commissioner Tolstoy interjected that he would not wish to see development proposals come in for review in a piecemeal fashion. He also stressed the need for including public art wherever possible. Chairman McNiel indicated that the Lowe's building should not be designed with an industrial flair, that it's design should be consistent with its retail use. He stated retail development along Foothill Boulevard should be designed to be user friendly, warm, and comfortable and restaurants are encouraged. He concurred that the subarea boundary should be located along the proposed street. He commented that landscaping along the Milliken Avenue corridor should be as lush as possible. He felt the Foothill Boulevard/Milliken Avenue intersection street scape design should not have to follow the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Activity Center concept and felt the pedestrian aspect of the Activity Center isn't appropriate. He cautioned the applicant to be sensitive to the interface between the proposed area and Masi Plaza and Quakes Stadium to the east. Chairman McNiel felt the master plan is a great idea and he welcomed Lowe's to the City. Mr. Buller asked for clarification on how the Commission felt about having a north-south connection through the northeast comer area, per Engineering recommendations, given potential for truck traffic through the area. Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, indicated that a connection could occur between the proposed cul-de-sac and Arrow Route instead of Foothill Boulevard. He said that the cul-de-sac exceeds 600 feet in length and therefore does not meet Fire Safety access requirements, Chairman McNiel indicated that he would not wish to see large container truck traffic through the northeast corner area of the plan. The other Commissioners agreed. Mr. Buller asked the Commission whether they would be in favor of allowing this master plan to proceed forward and only show access points for the northeast corner of the project; thus deferring Planning Commission review of building location, size, shape, uses, and architecture to a later date. Commissioner Tolstoy indicated he would not object to such an approach so long as an architectural pallet for the area is defined. Mr. Buller summarized the meeting: highlighting previous issues raised by Mr. Lo Count and noted that there appeared to be consensus that signature architecture is acceptable for the pad buildings with the Lowe's centor; only one median island break will be allowed on Foothill Boulevard; having the district boundary happen along the proposed public street is acceptable; the industrial portion of the master plan is to remain flexible in terms of specific building size, shape, and location; and PC Adjourned Minutes -6- January 13, 1999 rinally, that an Industrial Area Specific Plan text amendment will be necessary to accommodate the Lowe's project. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT Motion: The Planning Commission adjourned at 12:25 a.m. Respectfully submitted, B uller Secretary PC Adjourned Minutes -7- January 13, 1999 Ill. DESIGN GUIDELINES A- AQTIVFTY CENTERS: Activity centers are selected intersections along the, Foothill Boulevard corridor defined as•'nwrne-or Statement'areas which"tic" togt-ther the visual aspects of the Foothill Boulevard corridor through the city, promote concentrated activity at these areas,and give identity and theme to the areas in which they arc located.The activity centers are located contiguous to Foothill Boulevard as indicated in Figure 2. ACTIVITY CENTERS e — b'i'�nr wit �`�• ui w w = Z cC W W W > Y I— -K N = J W � U O cr Figuro 2 - Activity Center Locations Because these corners of the Haven Avenue intersection arc fully or partially developed, the devel- opment provisions of the activity center are limited to those strectseape and Landscape improvements within the public right-of-way.Thcrrforc, many of the following standards apply only to the Milliken Avenue and Rochester Avenue activity centers: 1. S tree tsca pe: a. All building orientations will relate to the Foothill Boulevard frontage.The building setback areas will be enhanced pedestrian zones with special hardscape materials, formal landscape arrange- ments,and pedestrian level lighting. b. Strectscape elements such as bollards,crosswalks with special paving materials,light standards,and street furniture should be uniform throughout the Foothill Boulevard corridor. C. The concept within the activity center Is to incorporate a formal,regularly spaced, street tree planting system utilizing a palctte of Informally shaped,colorful trees. d. The urban or formal streetscape design characteristic of the activity center should extend along Foothill Boulevard and secondary/intersecting streets to a point of logical transition to the suburban parkway.Typically, the design will extend to at least the first driveway or as modified through the design review process-The extent of the urban streets ape should be able to adjust to changes in public right- of-way conditions, such as right turn lanes and bus bays. _ _ C�QOO �G�� (�C� __C3.OML�CMaG� D �� ; • � 2 Site Planning: a. At activity centers,buildings may be placed at or adjacent to the front setback line to create a more appealing,active streetscape. Front yard areas of parking lots dominating the streetsscenc are specifically prohibited. b. Multi-story buildings shall be designed to relate to the pedestrian level. All ground story facades shall be designed to relate to the human scale.This can be accomplished through the breaking of facades into bays and the signage brought down in size and location. Further, this reduction in scale can be established through the use of dements which add horizontal articulation to the facades. Examples of these elements include pedestrian arcades and awnings. (Milliken & Rochester only.) C. Buildings shall be designed to eliminate a fragmented, strip commercial appearance and should be oriented to the activity center(Milliken & Rochester only). d. Architecture and outdoor spaces along Foothill Boulevard shall be integrally designed and oriented toward the pedestrian experience.The experience should be visually diverse and stimulating and should include activities that create a sense of variety and interest (Milliken& Rochester only). C. Structures, pathways,and landscaping shall be incorporated within the site so as to ensure case of access from one site to adjoining sites in a safe manner. f. Building entrances shall be designed to accommodate logical pedestrian access from the Foothill Boulevard right-of-way.This may include direct entrances from Foothill Boulevard, separations in the buildings that allow access to the interior plaza areas,or other appropriate methods. 3. Architectural Concept: a. Within individual activity center, the architectural style should be consistent to provide continuity of design at the intersection. 1. Milliken Activity Center-There are no existing buildings located at the Milliken activity center intersection. As a result, the Development Review process will establish the flavor for the area when reviewing the development proposals. New developments need not"duplicate" the architectural style of previous submittals but must be compatible in terms of architecture and orientation with the other corner(s)of the intersection. 2. Roehes6es Activity Centel-New proposals shall consider and respect the architectural style of c-)dsting buildings. For example, the Aggazzotti Winery at the southeast corner of Foothill and Rochester, is a potential National Historic Registry candidate. Any proposals for this activity center should be designed to be compatible with this structure.This does not mean that new proposals must emulate the architectural style of the winery but, rather, that they must complement existing buildings. b. Differentiate the ground floor facades from the second floor in recognition of the differences in the character of activities at the ground floor level. Examples include, but are not limited to, the use of storefront glass, stepped-back or tiered forma, fenestration,and other appropriate architectural features facing Foothill Boulevard, Milliken Avenue,and Rochester Avenue. 7191 Page 5 4. landscape Concept: The activity centers shall be distinguished from suburban(informal) parkway areas through the use of formal, urban tree plantings.These formal plantings shall border all activity centers and shall define these areas as being higher intensity, urban districts. Th<plantings shall consist of an offset double row of Gape Myrtle(Lagerstroemia indices) trees along each road frontage. Addi- tional plant materials(evergreen canopy trees, palms, etc.)may be introduced to supplement the Gape Myrtle as a backdrop.The type and location of the additional materials should be based on the particular buiding design,scale,and setback ♦:iv.�•rY•^...^- /jam'!:-�.:.//'r-ry 44 f-1�t r I T 4 _/!emu•,�u.a...M \\� � � , CA ter. r -...- - _ \ �.-..-..i-....• , , ; ✓Two _ry w�vl./ .....�.J // �- ••..-•nN•w• L tiw r.v�.7...-..v .1lJ I ^ 4f _ �• Figure 3 - Activity Center Concepts/Examples SuPPtEuEmrru Pagc 6 »t 4. Landscape Concept: The activity centers shall be distinguished from suburban (informal) parkway areas through the use of formal, urban tree plantings These formal plantings shall border all activity centers and shall define these areas as being higher intensity, urban districts.The plantings shall consist of an offset double row of Crape Myrtle Clagerstroenua indi©) trees along each road frontage. Addi- tional plant materials(evergreen canopy trot-s, palms,etc.)may be introduced to supplement the Gape Myrtle as a backdrop.The type and location of the additional materials should be based on the particular buiding design, scale,and setback.. 8,3.2 Two activity centers exhibit some slight Activity Center/Intersection Concept modifications to the concept described above. Bear Gulch Village activity center All building orientations will relate to the will exhibit a less formal, more natural Foothill Boulevard frontage as much as setting while the Etiwanda activity center practicable. The twenty-five foot build- will be similar in appearance to the Foot- ing setback areas will be enriched pedest- hill Blvd./ Vineyard Avenue intersection, rian zones, with special haroscape mater- The concept will be less pedestrian, cal ormal landscape arrangements (see meaning less hardscape materials, plazas, Illustrative Site Plan), and pedestrian- and furniture and more turf, landscaping level lighting. Other streetscape elements and berms. such as bollards, crosswalks, and street furniture should assume a decidedly The concept within the activity center area is village oriented theme of earth-tone to incorporate a formal, regularly spaced street colors and warm materials such as stained tree planting system utilizing an informally wood, river rock, black wrought iron, and shaped, colorful street tree palette. The trees textured stucco. are to be planted 30 feet on center and are to be placed between two to five feet inside the property line. 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ID c 75 a) wx Co E ME C M, <> v' 2 W ^r 0 C W �nVcl 0,0 vi u > o 3: CL v ° > L- CU di E u uj M I; vi cu p- I :5 u E E a — U, ° a. 0, 0, — u — Z: u m C93 >-— In L- in 5 C m CL tA :3 0 41 it vi T; u C: E 0 oar, RESOLUTION NO. 89-158 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING DESIGN POLICIES FOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS REQUIRING ARCHITECTURAL • TREATMENT AND CREATIVE USE OF BUILDING MATERIALS WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN AREA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has expressed design concerns with painted tilt-up concrete industrial buildings, as they lack variety, have inadequate architectural treatment, increase maintenance, and create dated building design and previous projects have not adequately addressed the design concerns ; and WHEREAS, there is a need to establish a design goal to guide future development; and WHEREAS, design policies are necessary to expound and implement the established urban design guidelines and standards of the Industrial Specific Plan ; and WHEREAS, such design policies are needed to provide clear direction and guidance to developers and staff alike. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission does hereby establish design policies for the additional architectural treatment and creative use of building materials as follows : SECTION 1 : Goal Statement The intent of the design policies is to assist the designer in understanding and complying with the Urban Design Guidelines and Standards of the Industrial Specific Plan. The goal is to ensure high quality and timeless building design, which includes building entry focal point, sufficient articulation to building plane, and the creative use of building materials. These design policies expound the established Urban Design Guidelines of the Industrial Specific Plan and shall apply to all industrial buildings within the Specific Plan area. SECTION 2: Design Criteria A. Desirable architecture shall project a high quality, progressive, sophisticated style of development. Variations in architectural style, construction methods and materials are encouraged. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-158 RE: ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT December 13, 1989 Page 2 B. All building entrances shall be well articulated and project a formal entrance statement through variations of architectural planes , pavement surface treatment, and landscape plazas , as well as relate to pedestrians. C. The articulated building entrances , together with the landscape plazas, should be designed to relate to and connect with the area-wide network of open space, thus, unifying and fostering a sense of community. D. The degree of architectural treatment and embellishments must relate to the scale and mass of the building. E. Accent treatment, such as changes in exterior materials and texture, is required. F. The creative use of building materials is required. A minimum of two (2) primary building materials shall be used. The recommended primary and secondary building materials are as follows : o Primary building materials - concrete, sandblasted concrete, textured block . brick , granite, marble, and similar materials as approved by the Design Review Committee. o Secondary building materials - glass , tile, polished brass or copper, brick, concrete, painted metal elements , painted accent stripe, and other materials as approved by the Design Review Committee. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1989. PLANNING C ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 8Y: arry e an ATTEST: Br u ecre ry PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-158 RE: ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT December 13, 1989 Page 3 1 , Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of December, 1989, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY, CHITIEA, MCNIEL , TOLSTOY, WEINBERGER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren April 6, 1999 ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-07 - SPERR AND ASSOCIATES-A request to modify a previously approved master plan and construct a 16,747 square foot drug store with a drive-thru on a 2.86 acre parcel in the Central Park Plaza within the Neighborhood Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Ellena West - APN: 227-182-10. Design Parameters: The site is located within the Central Park Plaza shopping center. The applicant is proposing a Rite-Aid drug store in the undeveloped pad at the corner of Base Line Road and Ellena West, and a free-standing drive-through facility south of the drug store, next to the Ace Hardware building. The master plan for the shopping center indicated additional shop buildings which would abut the Ace Hardware building. A large area of the Ace Hardware building's east wall was intentionally left "blank" to accommodate future construction. The placement of the remote drive-through precludes the easterly expansion of the Ace Hardware building. Staff requested the applicant add architectural features to east wall of the Ace Hardware building as a part of this application. Ace Hardware wall treatment includes a colonnade constructed of pre-cast concrete columns, wood trellis, and a raised planter. Above the colonnade are accent diamonds on the wall surface. 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 project is proposing a truck loading area on the Base Line frontage, a major special boulevard. Typically, we would expect a loading area to be located in the rear or along a side street; however, this pad does not have a rear and the Ellena frontage was problematic (too visible, access conflicts). The applicant worked diligently to try to design an at-grade truck loading area to avoid negative visual impacts. The Base Line frontage was chosen because the loading area is 5+/- feet below the Base Line Road surface and there is room to design the loading area as part of the building. The truck loading area, shown on the "north elevation," is concealed within a tower element and a solid screen wall with cornice, columns, stone wainscot, and decorative scoring on wall insets. Provide additional design improvements as follows: (a) increase depth of columns for greater shadow effect; (b) replace scoring with tile in wall insets; and (c) add a metal trellis (3-inch) to tower wall inset for vines. 2. Staff suggests the Committee consider replacing the square tower at the drug store entrance with an octagon tower and cupola, to match the octagon tower in the western portion of shopping center(see exhibit). If the square tower is retained, staff recommends opening up the arch and adding additional cornice detail on the upper portion of the tower. 3. Increase the plaza area and add amenities at the northeast corner of the Ace Hardware Building. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Add architectural detail to the northwest corner of the building and the east elevation. 2. Add landscape area and tree wells along the west elevation. 3. Create a larger outdoor plaza area at the drug store's front entry. Add a seat wall to the two round planters at the front entry. DRC COMMENTS CUP 99-07 - SPERR & ASSOC. April 6, 1999 Page 2 4. Increase end-planter widths and berming in the parking lot. Staff will provide an exhibit at the meeting. 5. Narrow the entry to the remote drive-through to a single lane width and shift the drive-through entry away from the Ellena West driveway to provide an easier, safer turn and greater landscape area. 6. Add more trees to the Base Line landscape setback to screen entry to loading area. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All building materials, such as, but not limited to tiles, wainscot, trellis, and column shall match. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to the above comments. Attachment Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Nancy Fong Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Fong) reviewed the project and recommended the project return on a consent calendar basis with the following revisions: 1. Ace Hardware building: Provide more extensive architectural treatment to the east wall. 2. Rite Aid building: Replace the blue horizontal stripe (a plaster bump out) on elevations with a reveal line and tan cornice to trim diamond windows/insets. Add wall treatment portraying arches and trellis to the east elevation. 3. Site Plan: Revise to tapered drive-thru entrance, expand end planters, and expand plaza area. The Committee requested the applicant provide overlays to reflect modifications to the colored elevations, and provide a material sample of the perforated metal as shown on the north elevation near the truck loading area. The Committee was satisfied with the location of the truck loading area, the treatment of the entrance tower, and the architectural concepts proposed for the Rite Aid building. oc ion owe l, 20 6 IN FV rr� � I � P Pr)� • Qr� S 'N'yf SCALE: 1/8' 1'-0' DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS April 6, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad uller Secretary