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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/06/15 - Agenda Packet a v } DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 15, 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 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. (Dan/Debra Meier) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, TENTATIVE TRACT 16000 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-13 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - A proposed Tentative Tract Map consisting of 6 lots for condominium purposes; along with Design Review of 306 apartment units, located within the Terra Vista Planned Community. The site boundary is formed by Spruce Avenue, Church Street, and East Elm Avenue. Existing Terra Vista Community Plan land use designation is High Residential (24-30 dwelling units per acre), proposed development density is within the Medium High Residential density (14-24 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 1077-421-39. 7:40 p.m. (Tom) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-12 -JACK IN THE BOX - The development of a fast food restaurant building totaling 2,478 square feet on a 0.75 acre parcel within a proposed shopping center in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Vineyard Avenue, APN: 207-207- 102-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-19. 8:10 p.m. (Brent) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-41 MODIFICATION'- DELRAHIM - A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to add a 2- bay, 896 square foot auto detail building and a 55 square foot carwash control kiosk to a service station with car wash and lube facilities on 1.8 acres of land in the General Commercial District, located at the southwest corner of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue-APN: 209-041-09,22, and 31. DRC AGENDA June 15, 1999 Page 2 8:50 p.m. (Brent) 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. 9:30 p.m. (Sal) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99- 10- EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC. (WALGREENS) -A request to construct and operate a drive-thru pharmacy, totaling approximately 16,170 square feet in size, in the Neighborhood Commercial District on approximately 1.15 acres of land, located on the southeast corner of Carnelian and 19th Streets -APN: 202-541-060. Related file: Preliminary Review 98-18. CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED 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 I DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Dan Coleman/Debra Meier June 15, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TENTATIVE TRACT 16000 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-13 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - A proposed Tentative Tract Map consisting of 6 lots for condominium purposes;along with Design Review of 306 apartment units, located within the Terra Vista Planned Community. The site boundary is formed by Spruce Avenue, Church Street, and East Elm Avenue. Existing Terra Vista Community Plan land use designation is High Residential (24-30 dwelling units per acre), proposed development density is within the Medium High Residential density (14-24 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 1077-421-39. Background: Tentative Tract 16000 is located in the southwesterly quadrant of the Terra Vista Planned Community, existing residential and commercial development is predominant throughout much of this quadrant. Immediately north of Tentative Tract16000 is Spruce Avenue Park and existing apartments (Tract 12673); lying southerly of Tentative Tract16000 is a portion of an undeveloped parcel currently zoned High Residential and the Town Center Square; lying easterly of Tentative Tract16000 is an undeveloped parcel designated Medium High Residential; and finally located westerly of Tentative Tract1600 is the existing Terra Vista Business Park. This parcel is designated High Residential (24-30 dwelling units per acre) in the Terra Vista Community Plan. The proposed net density is 19.36 dwelling units per acre, which is in the range of Medium High Residential (18-24 dwelling units per acre). This flexibility is allowed in the Terra Vista Community Plan subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission and the City Council. The standards of the Medium High Residential District will apply to the proposed development. Summary of the proposed Innsbruck Village: The applicant has indicated that Innsbruck Village has been designed with the following prospective residents in mind: small families with older children, "empty nesters," older singles, and young professionals. The applicant has also indicated that this project is designed for those individuals who are renters by choice. The basic amenities within the project include upgraded wiring for phone/modem/fax usage, both attached and detached garages will be available, clubhouse and outdoor activity centers including an outdoor fireplace, fitness center, pool/spa, and tot lots. Issues for Discussion and Consideration: Perimeter Site Issues 1. Reduce perimeter wall heights to 6-feet maximum, pilasters may remain at 7-feet 8-inches (refer to page 2 of the Development Plan package). 2. Provide a minimum of 5-feet of landscaping between the public sidewalk and the perimeter wrought iron fence, particularly at the corner of East Elm and Spruce Avenues (refer to pages 2 and 2c of the Development Plan package). 3. Gated pedestrian access points have been provided near each of three perimeter intersections for pedestrian access to surrounding parks and schools-Spruce Avenue Park — and Ruth Musser Middle School located on Spruce Street northerly of East Elm Avenue; La Mission Park (yet to be developed) is located on Church Street easterly of Spruce Avenue; and Coyote Canyon School is located on East Elm Avenue easterly of Spruce Avenue. z+ DRC COMMENTS TT 16000 & DR 99-13 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 15, 1999 n Page 2 Consider whether the proposed gated pedestrian entries provided at each intersection provide adequate and convenient access to the perimeter of the project, particularly for school age children. Interior Site Design Issues 1. The project proposes 306 dwelling units which requires 10 recreational amenities per Development Code Section 17.08.040.H. The plan currently includes the following amenities: Recreation Building (1), pool/spa (1), outdoor entertainment area and media center located at the Leasing Pavilion (1), spa/courtyard (1), three large open lawn areas (3), BBQ Nodes throughout the project (2) = 9 TOTAL amenities. The project currently includes only one tot lot,which does not comply with the requirement for"multiple enclosed tot lots." Therefore, no credit has been counted for this amenity. A project of this size would typically include at least three tot lots. Staff recommends the addition of two tot lots, and consequently an additional point for this amenity can be included to increase the amenity package to 10. 2. Increase driveway width at entry to Leasing Office to 26-feet. The adjoining planter finger must be 6-feet minimum width (outside dimension). 3. Shift location of two trash enclosures to be adjacent to garage buildings (refer to page 1 of the Development Plan package). In addition, the separation between curbs/sidewalks and trash enclosures should be 5-foot minimum to allow for appropriate landscape area. The walkway width between the trash enclosure located near Building 3/3 is not adequate for a 5-foot sidewalk. 4. Whenever planter islands or fingers are used the minimum outside dimension must be 6- feet (refer to page 1 of the Development Plan package). 5. Use decorative PCC in front of garages(refer to page 2 of the Development Plan package). 6. Potential locations for two additional tot lots should be considered (consider one tot lot near north end of Building 2/2, and at the north end between Buildings 3/2 and 2/8, refer to page 2 of the Development package). 7. Consider additional walkways around buildings 2/1 and 2/4 for convenience of residents wanting access to pool/spa/courtyard areas on-site. In addition, consider moving the walkway at the south end of Building 2/3 to access the parking lot (refer to page 2 of the Development Plan package). 8. A 5-foot minimum landscape separation shall be provided between buildings, walkways, garages, and trash enclosures (refer to page 2 and 2c of the Development Plan package). Areas of concern will be highlighted at the Design Review Committee meeting. Architectural Issues 1. Vary the patterns of the garage doors in pairs(refer to the elevations of the various Building Types). DRC COMMENTS TT 16000 & DR 99-13 -LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 15, 1999 Page 3 2. Add decorative architectural elements such as cornice details, window sills/trim, etc. 3. A Noise Impact Study,prepared for Tentative Tract16000 by LSA Associates, has identified Mitigation Measures,which are required to mitigate noise generated by traffic on perimeter streets. The applicants will be required to accomplish the following: a. Mechanical ventilation (air conditioning system) is required for apartment units, which would be exposed to potential traffic noise levels between 60 and 65 dBA Ldn. All buildings facing the project perimeter would be subject to this mitigation measure. b. In addition to the mechanical ventilation system, those buildings facing Church Street may be subject to noise levels exceeding 65 dBA Ldn and will be required to include double-panned windows and weatherstripping seals for additional noise mitigation. C. A 5-foot high sound barrier is recommended for second floor balconies of all apartment units located within the 60 dBA Ldn noise contour. This mitigation measure would apply to second floor balconies of all units facing the perimeter of the project. Discuss with the applicant the various options available to accomplish this mitigation measure, including increased wall heights and the use of plexi-glass. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to revised plans returning on Consent Calendar, prior to scheduling for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Debra Meier Committee discussion followed the outline of issues as identified in the staff report,therefore action comments will relate directly to the items listed above. The Committee recommended that the appropriate modifications be made in cooperation with staff and that the project be forwarded to Planning Commission. Perimeter Site Issues 1. Where perimeter walls are proposed,the Committee suggested that the applicant increase berming against the wall to limit the exposed wall height to 6 feet. 2. At the corner of East Elm Avenue and Spruce Street, the Committee recommended that staff work with the applicant to maximize the width of landscaping between sidewalk and wall. Verify that the plan reflects the standard sidewalk corner cutoff (as required by Engineering Department) the area of concrete at the corner seems excessive. DRC COMMENTS TT 16000 & DR 99-13 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES June 15, 1999 Page 4 3. The gated pedestrian access points to the perimeter of the project are adequate as proposed by the applicant. Interior Site Design Issues 1. In order to increase the total number of recreational amenities required by the Development Code, the applicant proposed to provide one expanded size tot lot, rather than scattered smaller tot lots. The Committee concurred with the proposal and directed the applicant to work with staff to modify the tot lot area to approximately 40 feet by 60 feet in area (an oval configuration was suggested). This expanded tot lot will result in increasing the amenity count to 10, as required. 2. The driveway width at the entry to the leasing office will be expanded to 26 feet. 3. Two trash enclosures will be shifted to be adjacent to garage buildings as suggested by staff. The applicant agreed to be careful not to create small areas that could not be appropriately landscaped due to inadequate space, retaining wall or building footings interfering with landscaping and similar constraints that occur within very small areas. 4. All landscaped planter islands must be 6 feet outside dimension as required by Development Code standards. 5. The applicant agreed to the use of decorative concrete in front of garage doors. In addition, the Committee recommended that the dimension in front of garage doors must be either less than 8 feet, or greater than 18 feet, to control vehicle parking in front of garage doors unless appropriate space is available. 6. In reference to the tot lot location, refer to item #1 above. 7. Additional walkways will be carried around the ends of Buildings 2/1 and 2/4. 8. As previously noted, the applicant agreed to be careful not to create small areas that could not be appropriately landscaped due to inadequate space,retaining wall or building footings interfering with landscaping and similar constraints that occur within very small areas. Architectural Issues 1. Garage door patterns must vary in pairs, including color and gird pattern. 2. The Committee found the apartment buildings to be acceptable in style, color, detail, and design. The Committee, however did recommend that the leasing office and recreation building needed additional architectural detailing, and that the two buildings should contain complimentary design elements and features. The applicant was requested to work with staff to provide the revised plans. 3. The applicant will provide a detail of how the use of plexiglass can be incorporated into the —' design of the balcony wall and railing details in order to comply with mitigation of the Noise Study. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 3 7:40 p.m. Tom Grahn June 15, 1999 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-12-JACK IN THE BOX-The development of a fast food restaurant building totaling 2,478 square feet on a 0.75 acre parcel within a proposed shopping center in the Community Commercial District(Subarea 2)of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Vineyard Avenue, APN: 207-207-102-21. Related file: Conditional Use Permit 97-19. Design Parameters: The propose project will occupy one of the drive-thru pads approved with the application to develop the 10 acre site at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. The shopping center was approved under Conditional Use Permit 97-19 that created a Master Plan for the development of this site. That Master Plan included a 68,355 square foot supermarket, two satellite buildings totaling 5,000 square feet each, and two drive-thru pads totaling 2,500 and 3,500 square feet. The Master Plan addressed conceptual building locations, overall circulation, access points, parking layout, and provided conceptual elevations to establish an architectural style, and the form, bulk, and height of certain architectural elements. The master Conditional Use Permit was approved in 1997, and has completed plan checking, but has yet to begin any construction. 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. There are no major design issues as the project was designed to complement the design of the proposed shopping center. Secondary Issues: The Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Extend the use of the river rock veneer to include wainscoting on the boxed out columns on all elevations. 2. Revise the design of the drive-thru aisle screen wall to include a river rock veneer. 3. The landscaped area to the west of the restaurant should be revised to include undulated berming. 4. Special decorative paving should be used for the entire pedestrian sidewalk system, consistent with the approved Master Plan. Including both the enhanced paving adjacent to the building and across the drive-thru aisle. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The trash enclosure shall be designed for compatibility with the City Standard Drawing. — 2. All signs shall be designed to comply with the centers Uniform Sign Program. DRC COMMENTS DR 99-12 - JACK IN THE BOX ti June 15, 1999 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project as revised with the above recommendations. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Tom Grahn The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the following: 1. Extend the use of the river rock veneer to include wainscoting on the boxed out columns on all elevations. 2. Revise the design of the drive-thru aisle screen wall to include a river rock veneer. Provide river rock veneer to the side of the wall subject to public view. The side of the wall adjacent to the drive-thru shall be provided a stucco finish to match the building. The design of the wall shall include a decorative cap. 3. Provide undulated berming to the landscaped area to the west of the restaurant. Grading and project development shall not impact landscaping improvements proposed with the shopping center development. 4. Expand the planter area between the screen wall and the drive-thru aisle, west of the restaurant, to a minimum of 5 feet wide. 5. Provide a stop sign to control the exiting of the drive-thru aisle into the adjacent parking lot drive aisle. 6. Special decorative paving used for the entire pedestrian sidewalk system shall be consistent with the approved Master Plan. This includes both the enhanced paving adjacent to the building and across the drive-thru aisle. 7. The trash enclosure shall be designed for compatibility with the City Standard Drawing. 8. All signs shall be designed to comply with the centers Uniform Sign Program. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:10 p.m. Brent Le Count June 15, 1999 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-41 MODIFICATION - DELRAHIM - A request to modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to add a 2-bay, 896 square foot auto detail building and a 55 square foot carwash control kiosk to a service station with car wash and lube facilities on 1.8 acres of land in the General Commercial District, located at the southwest corner of Arrow Highway and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 209-041-09, 22, and 31. Background: Conditional Use Permit 97-41 was approved by the Planning Commission on April 22, 1998 and includes a service station/mini-mart, a car wash, and a lube facility. The project is currently at the framing stage of construction. The applicant now wishes to add a small detail building and kiosk. Design Parameters: The 896 square foot detail building is proposed to be located near the southwest corner of the site, behind the carwash building now under construction. There are 15 parking spaces located within 150 feet of the auto detailing building, which are shared with the quick lube and carwash. The 55 square foot kiosk structure is proposed to be located along the south property line,just east of the carwash entrance. It is intended to serve as a control point for the carwash where customers would interact with an operator. Both buildings are proposed to match the approved architecture for the site in terms of overall massing, colors, and materials. Both buildings are located within 5 feet of the adjoining public mini-storage facility, which is under construction; hence, will serve to visually break-up the long elevation of the mini-storage facility. 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. Staff feels there are no major design 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. Provide vine planing at base of exterior walls for both buildings and train vines to climb building walls. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Any above ground-mounted equipment and/or roof-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from adjacent streets. . 2. All auto detailing operations shall be conducted within the proposed building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the project based upon the above items. DRC COMMENTS CUP 97-41 - DELRAHIM June 15, 1999 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee reviewed the project and recommend approval. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:50 p.m. Brent Le Count June 15, 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. PLANS AND COMMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Brent Le Count The Committee reviewed revised plans based upon comments from the June-1, 1999 Design Review Committee meeting. The Committee accepted the two-story home designs (Plans 2 thru 4) but had the following comments: 1. At least 20 percent of two-story homes shall have balconies on the rear elevation. These shall be located along the south and west project perimeter where rear elevations of two- story homes are visible from Wilson and Etiwanda Avenues. 2. The single story home plan (Plan 1) is overly boxy and does not have enough variation between the three styles (Ranch, Monterey, San Juan). a. Provide clipped gables for the Monterey plan. b. Raise height of stucco wainscoting on the San Juan to the mid point of the large window and fur out wainscoting. C. Add decorative wall feature to right of main window on front elevation of Ranch plan. d. Use decorative trim cap for Ranch plan stone wainscoting. e. decorative porch railing/pilasters for front of Ranch plan. f. Add decorative buttress on left side of front elevation of San Juan plan. 3. Return walls between homes shall be stuccoed and colored to match the homes. Color changes shall occur at interior corners where walls jog at property lines. 4. Rear yard fencing visible from public streets, whether interior or perimeter, shall be decorative masonry or wrought iron instead of wood. 5. The Committee may be open to allowing wood gates facing streets if it can be demonstrated that they will be visually attractive. Provide design sketches/photographs accordingly. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 9:30 p.m. Sal Salazar June 15, 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC. (WALGREENS)-A request to construct and operate a drive-thru pharmacy,totaling approximately 16,170 square feet in size, in the Neighborhood Commercial District on approximately 1.15 acres of land, located on the southeast corner of Carnelian and 19th Streets- APN: 202-541-060. Related file: Preliminary Review 98-18. Design Parameters: The project involves development of approximately 1.15 acres of land with a drive-thru pharmacy. The site is currently improved with an approximately 5,000 square foot bank building with drive-thru teller. The developer is proposing to demolish the existing structure and replace it with a larger pharmacy building. The pharmacy use requires the site to provide additional parking spaces in order to comply with City regulations. Therefore, in order to accommodate the larger pharmacy building and the additional parking spaces, the developer is proposing to reduce the amount of the existing landscaping on-site. Of particular concern to staff is the width of the landscape planter located on the east side of the property adjacent to the main driveway along 19th Street. The landscape planter currently screens the drive-thru lane and is proposed to screen the future drive-thru lane for the pharmacy. The developer, however, is proposing to reduce the width of this landscape planter from an average width of 20 feet to approximately 5 feet. The reduction in the width of the landscape planter makes the drive-thru area more visible for passing vehicles entering the commercial center from 19th Street. The developer is proposing to install a screen wall in this landscape planter to screen the drive-thru lane. However, the installation of the screen wall (plus a 6-inch wide curb on both sides) within this narrow landscape planter further diminishes the area available for landscaping. Because the driveway is higher than the drive-thru lane, a screen wall may not be effective. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Architecture: The proposed design should be revised for greater consistency with established theme of shopping center. Elements such as greater use of the roof,and wood columns (instead of stucco), would be appropriate. Except for major tower, the remainder of building should be wrapped with the roof canopy. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Landscape Planter width on the main entry along 19th Street: The developer is proposing to install a 5-foot wide landscape planter on the east side of the property to screen the drive-thru lane. Staff is recommending that width of the landscape planter be increased to a minimum of 7 feet. 2. Screen Wall: Staff is recommending that this screen wall shall be a decorative wall (slump stone, split face,stucco with pilasters). Additionally, staff is recommending that the screen wall shall be relocated to the westerly section of the subject landscape planter in order to provide more usable planting area. DRC COMMENTS CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC. June 15, 1999 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design Review Committee, prior to scheduling for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Pam Stewart, Larry Henderson Staff Planner: Salvador M. Salazar The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the following: 1. Secondary Issues were addressed per revised plans submitted by the applicant: 2. Provide a double column configuration under the drive-thru canopy consistent with the other proposed columns. 3. Enhance the pedestrian connection to the existing Center by increasing the width of the covered arcade on the south side of the building by shifting the parking further south and provide decorative pavement in the driveway aisle connection. 4. Eliminate the walkway under the arcade on the west side of the building and provide landscape planter. 5. Provide Landscape Conceptual Site Plan and cross-sections of the ultimate public improvements of both street frontages. Landscaping needs to be.designed to work as a screen to the drive-thru lane at the time of full right of way development. 6. Revised Plans must be submitted to staff by June 21, 1999, in order for the item to be heard by the Planning Commission on July 14, 1999. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS June 15, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, B rad Buller Secretary