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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY JUNE 1, 1999 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Larry McNeil Pam Stewart Larry Henderson
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Rich Macias John Mannerino
PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
This is the time and place for the Committee to discuss and provide direction to the 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.
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.
7:00 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16026 -
(Rudy) AMETHYST ESTATES L.P. - A residential subdivision of 18 single family lots on
11.3 acres of land in the Very Low Residential district (0-2 dwelling units per acre),
located on the west side of Amethyst Street, north of Valley View Street -
APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: Variance 99-01, Pre-Application Review 99-01,
and Tentative Tract 13674.
7:10 p.m. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-20 - FIELDSTONE COMMUNITIES - A request to
(Rebecca) add a new 3,522 square foot floor plan to the previously approved design review for
191 single family lots on 22 acres of land within Tract 15814 in the. Low-Medium
Residential district(4-8 dwelling units per acre)within the Victoria Vineyards Village
of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of Highland and
Rochester Avenues -APN: 227-011-09 and 13.
7:15 p.m. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-17-STEVEN WALKER HOMES-The design review
(Brent) of the detailed site plan and elevations for an 18-lot subdivision on 3.84 acres of land
in the Low Residential district (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the east
side of Hermosa Avenue between Wilson Avenue and Banyan Street -
APN: 201 7183-01.
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.
DRC AGENDA
June 1, 1999
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7:20 p.m. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-03-CENTEX HOMES-A review of the detailed site
(Brent) plan and building elevations for Tract 14379, consisting of 35 single family lots on
13.48 acres of land in the Low Residential district(2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the northeast corner of Etiwanda and
Wilson Avenues -APN: 225-451-01 through 35.
7:50 p.m. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-21 -MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS-The
(Nancy) design review of the detailed site plan and elevations for three buildings totaling
69,354 square feet within the Masi Plaza, a previously approved, mixed-used
development master plan, in the Industrial Park District, Subarea 7, of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Masi Drive and Sebastian Way
-APN: 229-011-45, 46, 50, and 61.
8:20 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-08 -
(Sal) CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS-A request to construct and operate a two-story
residential care facility for the elderly, totaling approximately 53,192 square feet in
size, in the Low-Medium Residential district (4-8 dwelling units per acre) on
approximately 5.1 acres of land, located on the southeast corner of Hermosa
Avenue and 19th Street-APN: 1076-111-09. Related files: Pre-Application Review
98-08, General Plan Amendment 99-02, and Development District Amendment
99-02.
ADJOURNMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
1 7:00 p.m. Rudy Zeledon June 1, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16026-AMETHYST ESTATES
L.P. - A residential subdivision of 18 single family lots on 11.3 acres of land in the Very Low
Residential district (0-2 dwelling units per acre), located west side of Amethyst Street, north of
Valley View Street-APN: 1061-401-03. Related files: Variance 99-01, Pre-application Review 99-
01, and Tentative Tract 13674.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
The Committee recommended approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Rebecca Van Buren June 1, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-20- FIELDSTONE COMMUNITIES -A request to add a new 3,522
square foot floor plan to the previously approved design review for 191 single family lots on 22 acres
of land within Tract 15814 in the Low-Medium Residential district(4-8 dwelling units per acre)within
the Victoria Vineyards Village of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the southwest corner of
Highland and Rochester Avenues -APN: 227-011-09 and 13.
This project was continued from the May 18 meeting for minor architectural revisions. Revised
elevations will be presented at the meeting.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner: Rebecca Van Buren
The Committee(Stewart, Tolstoy, Henderson) reviewed revised elevations that portrayed the front
porch extended to a 7-foot depth, increased stone and brick veneer at the front entry,and additional
detailing on the chimney and window overthe garage. The Committee approved revised elevations
(Plan 3522 Elevations "B" and "C").
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Brent Le Count June 1, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-03 - CENTEX HOMES - A review of the detailed site plan and
building elevations for Tract 14379, consisting of 35 single family lots on 13.48 acres of land in the
Low Residential district (2-4 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located
on the northeast corner of Etiwanda and Wilson Avenues -APN: 225-451-01 through 35.
Design Parameters: The project site was initially approved as Tract 13527 which provided for the
subdivision of 88 acres into 252 single family lots. Prior to Tract recordation and design review,
Tract 13527 was broken down into smaller Tracts (e.g., Tracts 13527, 14379, 14380, 14381, and
14382). Tracts 14379 has been recorded.
The proposed architecture is based upon homes approved and built within Tract 12659 (Etiwanda
Estates) located on-the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, south of the subject site. The home designs
are similar to those recently approved for Mastercraft Homes (Tract 14380) on the west side of
Etiwanda Avenue, in terms of use of materials and basic massing. However, the side and rear
elevations of the proposed homes do not have the same level of window treatment(enhanced trim,
shutters, divided light), balconies, or decorative trim approved for the Mastercraft homes (see
attached examples). Four home plans are proposed- Plan 1 is a single story and Plans 2 through
4 are two-stories, ranging in size from 2,276 square feet to 3,491 square feet. The four floor plans
have three elevations each designed to reflect the architectural styles of the Etiwanda North Specific
Plan; Elevation A- Ranch, Elevation B- Monterey, and Elevation C - San Juan. The intersection
of Wilson and Etiwanda Avenues is designated as a Neighborhood Entry per the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan which has special design criteria.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: There are no design issues associated with the current development application:
1. Upgrade side and rear elevations to include enhanced window treatment (decorative trim,
shutters, divided light), balconies, decorative trim features, cornice details, used on front
elevations.
2. Provide greater variation/distinction between Ranch, Monterey, and San Juan architectural
styles for all home plans, especially on side and rear elevations.
3. The Neighborhood Entry treatment at the corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue
should be designed to match as closely as possible the latest preferred design for the
opposite side of Etiwanda Avenue to be developed by Master Craft Homes. This would
mainly involve revising wall design to provide greater change of plane dimensions. See
attached plan excerpts. The applicant is strongly encouraged to work with Master Craft
Homes to develop a coordinated design for the Neighborhood Entry.
Secondary Issues: Once all the major issues have .been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary issues:
1. Reorient homes on wedge shaped lots to be parallel to a property line to provide more
useable side and rear yard area and variation in street scape.
2. Retaining walls shall not exceed a height of 3 feet within front yard areas visible from
surrounding streets and 4 feet elsewhere.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 99-03 - CENTEX
June 1, 1999
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3. Wood fencing may be used to separate side and rear yard areas behind front return walls only
where the fencing will not be visible from surrounding streets. Those at top of slope and any
other area visible from surrounding streets shall be decorative masonry or wrought iron with
pilasters.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and brought back for further
review.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee (Stewart, Tolstoy, Henderson) reviewed the project and requested that the project
be redesigned in light of staffs comments and the following additional comments and be brought
back for further review. The applicant agreed to revise the project design accordingly:
1. Upgrading of side and rear elevations should include increased pop-out/change of plane
dimensions.
2. Provide a Plan 1 home on Lot 10 and Lot 24.
3. Return wall gates facing streets shall be wrought iron or other decorative material other than
wood.
4. The applicant shall work with Master Craft Homes to develop a coordinated Neighborhood
Entry design.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Nancy Fong June 1, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-21 -MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS-The design review
of the detailed site plan and elevations for three buildings totaling 69,354 square feet within the Masi
Plaza, a previously approved, mixed-used development master plan, in the Industrial Park District,
Subarea 7, of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Masi Drive and
Sebastian Way -APN: 229-011-45, 46, 50, and 61.
PLANS AND COMMENTS
FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT
WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner; Nancy Fong
The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff in revising the Detailed Site Plan and
Landscape Plan that address the Major Design Issues listed in the May 18 Design Review
Committee Action Comments. The applicant agreed to address all the listed issues. The
Committee then reviewed the revised elevations for Buildings 11, 12A, 12B, and 16 that were
provided at the meeting and recommended approval with the improvements listed below:
1. Add spendrel glass storefront windows to the first wall panel and tubular steel (minimum 2-
inch wide) trellis to the recessed areas at the west elevation for Building 11.
2. Add tubular steel (minimum 2-inch wide) trellis along the south elevation for Building 11.
3. Add cut stone to the recessed area at the smaller tower at the east side of the north elevation
for Building 11.
4. Increase the depth of the columns to 2 feet for all buildings.
5. Use the same storefront window mullions (the upper portion) for all buildings.
6. Enhance the south elevations of Buildings 12A and 12B with architectural elements subject
to City Planner review.
7. Add cut stone wainscot to the recessed building wall at the west side of the north elevation for
Building 11.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:20 p.m. Salvador M. Salazar June 1, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-08 - CURRY
BRANDAW ARCHITECTS-A request to construct and operate a two-story residential care facility
for the elderly, totaling approximately 53,192 square feet in size, in the Low-Medium Residential
district (4-8 dwelling units per acre) on approximately 5.1 acres of land, located on the southeast
corner of Hermosa Avenue and 19th Street -APN: 1076-111-09. Related files: Pre-Application
Review 98-08, General Plan Amendment 99-02, and Development District Amendment 99-02.
Background: The project was reviewed at a Pre-Application Workshop on November 10, 1998.
The Commission offered favorable comments regarding the architecture and site planning.
Furthermore, the Commission added that a use of this nature was needed in Rancho Cucamonga
and the surrounding communities.
Design Parameters: The property to the north is improved with a multi-family project. The
properties to the east and west of the site are improved with single family homes. The property to
the south is improved with a park and school.
The project involves development of approximately 5.1 acres of land with a residential care facility.
The site has a gentle slope from north to south. The proposed new facility will be two-stories high
and approximately 29.5 feet high. Additionally, because of the location of the project, and in an
effort to retain the residential atmosphere of the neighborhood, the developer is proposing to retain
the existing two-story home on the site. The existing home is a Potential Local Landmark.
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. Use of River Rock. The developer is proposing to use river rock only on the main entrance
of the building. However, staff is recommending that in order to comply with the 360-degree
architecture policy, the river rock treatment should be used in all elevations. Additionally, all
of the architectural features, including river rock and recommended arches, should be used
on all elevations of the covered parking spaces located on the southeast section of the
property.
2. Arches. Staff is recommending that, in order to further historical significance, traditional
architectural materials and styles be used. The design should incorporate the use of arches
to connect the columns along the front elevation. Additionally, all of the windows on the first
floor should be redesigned and have a window surround using river rock similar to the existing
dwelling unit.
3. Air Conditioning Units. The developer is proposing to use wall mounted air conditioning units
for each suite. However, staff is recommending that these units not be visible from the street.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. Landscaping along the street frontage of the propert y. Staff is recommending that
additional landscape treatment along the street be provided to ensure the parking areas are
adequately screened from adjacent street views. Berming in these parking areas shall be a
minimum of 3 feet high and have a natural appearance in form.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 99-08 - CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS
June 1, 1999
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Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All river rock used in the project shall be native.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project subject to all
recommended modifications. All changes to the development plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner prior to Planning Commission review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner: Salvador M. Salazar
Of the items listed as major issues the applicant agreed to further enhance the building elevations
by using river rock at strategic locations as directed by the Design Review Committee. Additionally,
with regards to the covered parking spaces, the DRC agreed with the developer to replace them
with carports. The design and style of the carports is required to be similar to the main building,
including the use of tile, and river rock for the columns. The carports, in order to screen the parking
spaces, shall have a river rock wall on the south side.
With regards to the use of arches, the developer agreed to incorporate them into the building
elevations as recommended by staff. Additionally, the arches will be used in all areas where river
rock columns are utilized.
Regarding item No. 3. The developer agreed to place the air conditioning units inside the private
patios. The air conditioning units, for those units with no private patio, will be placed inside of the
wall and will have a maximum visible projection of approximately 6 inches and will be screened by
using a metal shield painted to match the color of the wall (stucco or river rock.
With regards to the secondary issues,the applicant agreed to comply with staffs. recommendation.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
7:15 p.m. Brent Le Count June 1, 1999
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-17-STEVEN WALKER HOMES-The design review of the detailed
site plan and elevations for an 18-lot subdivision on 3.84 acres of land in the Low Residential district
(2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue between Wilson
Avenue and Banyan Street -APN: 201-183-01
Background: This item was reviewed on May 18, 1999, at which time the Committee recommended
that the project be redesigned and returned for further review by the Committee.Staff will present
plans and comments at the meeting.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Pam Stewart, Peter Tolstoy, Larry Henderson
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee reviewed the revised project design and recommended approval with conditions.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
June 1, 1999
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary
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