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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
THURSDAY JULY 6, 2000 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Larry McNiel Pam Stewart Dan Coleman
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.
(Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-21 —
POLAR ICE ENTERTAINMENT INC. - The proposed development of a 75,000
square foot ice skating facility on a 5.19 acre portion of Terra Vista Town Center;
and a modification to a portion of the Town Center Master Plan, located near the
southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive in the Community
Commercial (CC) land use district of the Terra Vista Community Plan.:APN: 1077-
421-87.
7:30 p.m.
(Debra) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-61 —
LEWIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/LDC PLATTE LLC — The proposed
development of a Self-Storage facility totaling 96,132 square feet ofbuilding area
and parking for 60 recreational vehicles on 4.86 acres of land (Parcel 1 of Tentative
Parcel Map 15349); and a Master Plan for Parcels 2 and 3 located at the northeast
corner of Milliken Avenue and Church Street in the Recreational Commercial (RC)
District of the Terra Vista Community Plan -APN: 227-151-26 and 227-151-80.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15349— LEWIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/LDC
PLATTE, LLC—The proposed subdivision of 8.99 acres into three parcels, located
at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Church Street in the Recreational
Commercial (RC) District of the Terra Vista Community Plan-APN: 227-151-26 and
227-151-80.
8:00 p.m.
(Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-32—7TH&
UTICA PARTNERS, LLC. — The development of a warehouse/office building
consisting of 28,101 square feet on 1.6 acres of land in General Industrial District
(Subarea 11)of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of
7th Street and Utica Avenue -APN: 209-411-05.
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DRC AGENDA
July 6, 2000
Page 2
8:30 p.m.
(Kirt) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-14-PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS—The installation of
a 60-foot high "monopalm" wireless telecommunications facility in the Terra Vista
Village Shopping Center in the Neighborhood Commercial District of the Terra Vista
Community Plan, located at 7629 Haven Avenue - APN: 1076-481-31.
9:00 P.M.
(Tom) MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-13—THE HEIGHTS AT HAVEN
VIEW ESTATES, LLC. — A minor revision to the grading plan of Tract 14771,
consisting of 40 single-family homes on 25.35 acres of land in the Very-Low
Residential District(less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located east of Haven Avenue
and north or Ringstem Drive — APN: 1074-511-27 to 31 and 1074-621-1 to 35.
(Continued from June 20, 2000).
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
9:30 p.m.
(Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-33—CITY
CORPORATE YARD — The development of a warehouse building consisting of
22,500 square feet on a portion of the existing City Corporate Yard in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 2) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at
9153 9th Street-APN: 209-013-27, 49.
9:45 p.m.
(Nancy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-36- MASI
COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS —The design review of detailed site plan and
elevations for a 5,400 square foot auto service building, 6 office buildings totaling
37,940 square feet and a 11,500 square foot day care building within the approved
master plan, Masi Plaza, in Subarea 7 of the Industrial Park District, located at the
north and south side of Sebastian Way,west of Rochester Avenue—APN: 229-011-
49 through 57.
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
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Debra Meier July 6, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-21 — POLAR ICE
ENTERTAINMENT INC.-The proposed development of a 75,000 square foot ice skating facility on
a 5.19 acre portion of Terra Vista Town Center; and a modification to a portion of the Town Center
Master Plan, located near the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive in the
Community Commercial (CC) land use district of the Terra Vista Community Plan.-APN: 1077-
421-87.
Design Parameters: Polar Ice is located in the northwesterly portion of Terra Vista Town Center.
The existing Target store immediately to the south, along with much of Town Center was built
approximately ten years ago. Primary access to Polar Ice will be from Town Center.Drive.
In addition, the Town Center Master Plan, for that area east of the proposed Polar Ice and west of
the Theater, is being revised to accommodate a modification to the parking lot and on-site
circulation. The modification includes relocation of driveways from Town Center Drive onto the site,
and reconfiguring of the existing parking area in this location to address the parking needs of Polar
Ice, the Target expansion and the Theater. The parking lot will be reconstructed and landscaped as
necessary.
All streets surrounding Town Center have been improved with curb, gutter and pavement.
Complete street improvements, including sidewalks, driveways, streetlights, etc.will be completed
along with the various phases of the amended Master Plan.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Polar Ice Architectural design issues:
1. The South elevation shall be detailed to a level similar to the existing Target, including a
wainscot-like trim/molding and color change. In addition, the projection from the building
that serves as the dock access to the Zamboni, may also present a natural place to add a
roof element for additional distraction of the long building face.
2. The entry design on the north elevation should use a stronger element, such as increasing
height or using a major tower and at the same time the proposed tower on the right side
appears more dominate than the entry. Also extend an overhead trellis on one or both sides
of the entry and include with bench.
Polar Ice Landscape and Site Plan design issues:
1. Provide consistent landscaping on both sides of the drive between Target and Polar Ice—
Target is proposing to remove and replace the Liquidambar, while Polar Ice is proposing
Austrian Willow.
2. Add trees to the space west of the Zamboni dock.
3. Use decorative pavement across the drive aisle on the east side of the building where the
pedestrian promenade crosses.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 00-21 — POLAR ICE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
July 6, 2000
Page 2
Master Plan Issues: (Master Plan Issues are identical to those raised with Conditional Use
Permit 99-40—Target Expansion):
1. The southerly termination of the new entry off of Town Center Drive (easterly of Polar Ice)
lacks a focal point at the southerly terminus of the drive aisle. A proposed solution to the
driveway alignment is attached for your consideration, Exhibit "A."
2. The drive aisle that runs between Sav-On and Polar Ice, should be shifted easterly(toward
Polar Ice) in order to create a better intersection behind Target, see Exhibit"B," attached.
3. The pedestrian promenade through the parking lot(between Polar Ice and the Theater)shall
include the promenade elements used in the front portion of Town Center (i.e. gazebos,
benches, etc.). In addition, the large parking area shall include the concept of "Drifting"
sycamore (London plane) through the parking areas as is done in front, Exhibit"C.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee discuss the issues noted above,
along with any other issues as identified by the Committee, determine appropriate conditions of
-approval and or modifications required prior to Planning Commission consideration.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Debra Meier
The Committee requested that the remaining details to be worked out with staff and the project will
be scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting:
Building Design and Site Plan Issues:
The architect presented revised building elevations in response to staff comments, the rear
elevation (south) has been appropriately detailed similar to Target, and the front elevation (north)
was described by the architect to fully detail the variations in building height and plane. As a result,
the Committee approved the front elevation as proposed by the applicant without any further
revisions.
The applicant will work with staff to place benches near the front entry in proximity to the drop-
off/pick-up zone.
The landscaping along the rear of Polar Ice shall be consistent with the use of Liquidambar Trees
unless design circumstances warrant modifications.
The Master Plan of the parking area east of Polar Ice will not be reconstructed/redesigned as
originally proposed. The existing driveways and parking will remain; the Site Plan will be modified
only to tie the Polar Ice and Target parking and aces into the existing layout. The Committee
concurred with this arrangement, details to be reviewed by staff.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Debra Meier July 6, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-61 - LEWIS
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/LDC PLATTE LLC-The proposed development of a Self-Storage
facility totaling 96,132 square feet of building area and parking for 60 recreational vehicles on
4.86 acres of land (Parcel 1 of Tentative Parcel Map 15349); and a Master Plan for Parcels 2 and 3
located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Church Street in the Recreational
Commercial (RC) District of the Terra Vista CommunityPlan -APN: 227-151-26 and 227-151-80.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15349-LEWIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/LDC PLATTE LLC-The
proposed subdivision of 8.99 acres into three parcels, located at the northeast corner of Milliken
Avenue and Church Street in the Recreational Commercial (RC) District of the Terra Vista
Community Plan -APN: 227-151-26 and 227-151-80.
Design Parameters: The self storage facility will utilize approximately 4.7 acres of the 9 acre site
(Tentative Parcel Map 15349); located in the southwest quadrant of the of the Terra Vista
Community Plan. Land Uses surrounding the site include the Milliken Avenue Park and a vacant
parcel, which had previously been intended for the YMCA to the north; the San Antonio Medical
Center is located south of Church Street; the parcel immediately to the east is vacant and
designated Medium-High Residential in the Terra Vista Community Plan; and on the west side of
Milliken Avenue is an existing apartment development.
The Proposed Terra Vista Self-Storage project is designed to accommodate 60 recreational
vehicles and a wide-range of storage demands from 5 feet by 5 feet up to 10 feet by 10 feet, as well
as on-site mangers leasing office and apartment. The architectural style is Mediterranean in style
similar to other commercial development projects within the Terra Vista Community.
Staff Comments: The following comments'are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Master Plan
The proposed master plan anticipates an assisted living center for seniors, along with a day care
center, in addition to the self-storage project. Staff has discussed with the applicant the concept of
orienting either one or both the senior living center and the day care center toward the park and
open space elements both for aesthetic as well as access to these facilities to complement these
uses. The applicant has indicated a desire for the self-storage operation to be accessible from
Milliken Avenue as a high priority in the project design. The Committee should consider the
orientation of the three uses in relationship to the immediately adjacent uses to discuss appropriate
use and site orientation.
Self-Storage
No further Site Plan, landscape, or architectural details are identified for specific concern or
discussion; the applicant has responded to all concerns previously identified by staff in terms of
architecture, landscaping and Site Plan details.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the items identified for
discussion, along with any other issues identified by the Committee; and,upon resolution of these
issues, that the proposed project be forwarded for Planning Commission review and action.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 99-61 & TPM 15349— LEWIS DEV. CO/LDC PLATTE, LLC
July 6, 2000
Page 2
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Debra Meier
The Committee requested that the remaining technical details be worked out with staff and the
project will be scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting:
The committee agreed that the specific site and architectural details of the self-storage facility were
very well done, and needed no further modification.
Upon discussing the master plan layout with the applicant, the Committee concurred with the
applicant's master plan. Locating the residential uses on Church Street provides better access to
these users, rather than from Milliken Avenue. Access to the park.and open space areas can be
conveniently accessed via trails.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:00 p.m. Kirt Coury July 6, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-32 — 7TH & UTICA
PARTNERS, LLC.—The development of a warehouse/office building consisting of 28,101 square
feet on 1.6 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial Area Specific
Plan, located at the southeast corner of 7th Street and Utica Avenue -APN: 209-411-05.
Design Parameters: The site is located on the southeast corner of 7th Street and Utica Avenue.
The site is generally flat with less than 1 percent slope north to south. The individual lot is currently
vacant with only native grasses present. No structures or trees exist on the site. Street
improvements for both 7th Street and Utica Avenue are in place. Single tenant industrial buildings
surround the property on the north, east and west. The parcel immediately south of the site is also
vacant with only native grasses. Access to the site will be through an existing drive approach on
Utica Avenue.
The project will consist of a 28,001 square foot concrete tilt-up building with an office area (7
percent of total building)and warehouse. The building will be built on the vacant 1.6 acres of land.
The building has been designed to house one tenant. The building will be self sufficient with
independent access, parking and utility services. A loading dock will be provided, as well as,
several at grade loading doors, accessed from the south side of the site. Finish materials for the
building exterior include sandblast columns and building base color treatments to create horizontal
and vertical visual interest. The proposed windows will be treated with black tint glass. The overall
building height is identified at 30 feet,which would be compatible with adjacent industrial buildings.
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. Provide two primary exterior building materials consistent with Industrial Specific Plan
standards, such as sandblasted concrete, textured block, brick, granite, and marble.
2. Redesign project to allow manufacturing uses by providing additional parking. Parking is
proposed at the warehouse standard of 1 space per 1,000 square feet. Staff believes that
this size and type of building will also attract manufacturers, which require twice as much
parking. Recommend that at least 50% of warehouse floor area be calculated as
manufacturing at a rate of 1 space per 500 square feet; therefore, a total of 50 parking
spaces would be needed.
3. Include a minimum 5-foot landscaped planter, with trees planted 30' on center, along the
south property line and south elevation to meet city standards.
4. Add spandrel glass treatment to the northeast corner of the North elevation(wrap around)to
provide visual interest to said corner of the 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. Provide secondary building color"Gray Nuance"to East elevation,to remain consistent with
other elevations.
2. Continue reveal treatment along East and Elevation.
DRC COMMENTS
DRC 00-32—7TH & UTICA PARTNERS, LLC.
July 6, 2000
Page 2
3. Expand outdoor employee eating area by providing seat wall or benches around planter in
middle of entry plaza.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee approve the
project subject to the modifications as recommended above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Kurt Coury
The Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following comments:
1. The two primary exterior building materials would consist of painted concrete tilt-up and
sandblasted concrete.
2. Provide secondary building color"Gray Nuance"to East elevation,to remain consistent with
other elevations.
3. Continue reveal treatment along East elevation.
4. Provide a large concrete table with seating within outdoor eating area for employees.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:30: p.m. Kirt Coury July 6, 2000
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-14—PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS—The installation of a 60-foot high
"monopalm"wireless telecommunications facility in the Terra Vista Village Shopping Center in the
Neighborhood Commercial District of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at 7629 Haven
Avenue -APN: 1076-481-31.
Design Parameters: The project site is zoned Commercial. Surrounding landuses are commercial
and residential. Pacific Bell Wireless is proposing a three sector antenna, each with up to three
antennas mounted on a 60-foot high monopalm (a monopole disguised to emulate the appearance
of a Palm tree). The monopalm will be placed in a landscaped planter on the north side of the
existing Cocos Restaurant. The landscaped planter is fully developed with sod, and no other
vegetation.
The installation will consist of the following:
1. A three-sided antenna structure will be located at the top of the monopalm. The antenna
structure will be concealed within artificial Palm fronds and painted to match the fronds.
2. There will be an enclosure located next to the base of the monopalm. The enclosure will be
designed to match the existing trash enclosures within the center in design, material and
color. The overall dimensions of the enclosure are 7 feet tall, by 11-feet wide, by 15 feet
long.
3. In an effort to further screen the proposed monopalm, three live and approximately 35 feet
high Mexican Fan Palm trees plus additional landscaping will be provided (Exhibit "A").
According to the applicant, palm trees will grow approximately 5 feet per year. According to
the "Sunset Western Garden Book," Mexican Fan Palms can grow up to a maximum 100
feet tall.
Regulations: The application is governed by the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance
(Development Code Chapter 17.26). The proposed facility, although a stealth facility1, is
considered a Major Wireless Communication Facility because it exceeds the height limit for the
zone; hence, requires a Conditional Use Permit. The height limit is 40 feet within the Neighborhood
Commercial zone of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Facilities exceeding the height limit are only
allowed when designed for co-location (i.e., shared with another wireless communication provider)
subject to a Conditional Use Permit process.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Maior Issues: Major wireless communications facilities are not allowed within 500 feet of any
residence. There are more than 50 residences within 500 feet of the proposed monopalm (see
Exhibit"C). The nearest residence is approximately 200 feet to the west, across Haven Avenue;
therefore, the application does not meet City standards:
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned with a maximum 44foot
height or a second wireless communication providerjoin in this application before proceeding to the
Planning Commission hearing.
Attachments
1 Stealth Facility means any communication facility which is designed to blend into the surrounding environment,
typically one that is architecturally integrated into a building or other concealing structure,and shall include and
mean any concealed antenna(Development Code Section 17.26.020)
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 00-14 — PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS, INC.
July 6, 2000
Page 2
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Kirt Coury
The Design Review Committee recommended that the project be redesigned and brought back for
Design Review review. The applicant did not present any design responses to the above staff
comments. The Committee indicated that exceeding the 40-foot height limit of the base district was
inappropriate along a Special Boulevard and inappropriate near a major intersection. The
Committee further noted that there are no other Palm trees in this shopping center; hence, a
"Monopalm"was also inconsistent with the landscape theme. The Committee statedthat it may not
be possible to co-locate, as required by Code, because of design issues associated with two sets of
antennas on a single pole; however, indicated that the applicant may bring back alternative designs
that would be complimentary to the area.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
9:00 P.M. Tom Grahn July 6, 2000
MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-13 — THE HEIGHTS AT HAVEN VIEW
ESTATES, LLC.—A minor revision to the grading plan of Tract 14771,consisting of 40 singlefamily
homes on 25.35 acres of land in the Very-Low Residential District (less than 2 dwelling units per
acre), located east of Haven Avenue and north or Ringstem Drive—APN: 1074-511-27 to 31 and
1074-621-1 to 35. (Continued from June 20, 2000).
Design Parameters: Tract 14771 was originally approved by the Planning Commission on
November 14, 1990, and received final approval by the City Council on October 15, 1997.
Development Review 98-13 was approved by the Planning Commission on August 12, 1998, and .
was appealed to the City Council and approved on November 18, 1998.
Conditions of Approval for Tract 14771 require the installation of a channel along the north boundary
of Tract 14771, prior to the removal of the existing levee. The original channel design proposed off
site grading on the property to the north of the channel. The property owner, Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power, denied permission to grade on their property. The applicant is
proposing a minor revision to the channel design, which shifts the channel to be on-site. The
revised rectangular concrete channel design is approximately 10 feet wide and 4 feet deep, and is
located approximately 12 feet from the property line. The revised design decreases the area to be
graded and eliminates the need to grade on the adjacent property to the north. The revised channel
design lowered the channel elevation and requires the installation of various retaining walls along
the north side of the channel.The uphill (north)channel wall will also be extended to retain upto 2.5
feet. A 12-foot wide paved access road will be provided on the south side of channel for
maintenance.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this
project.
1. Various retaining walls are proposed between the north property line and the north side of the
channel. The retaining walls are a maximum height of 3 feet and range from 50 to 310 feet in
length. In conditions where additional retaining height is needed, a second adjacent 3-foot
high retaining wall is proposed, and are separated by a minimum of 3 feet, to create a
terraced effect consistent with the Hillside Development Ordinance. A 6-foot split face block
wall is proposed at the downhill (south) edge of the service road,which will block most of the
views of retaining walls. The retaining walls should be split face block and with appropriate
landscaping to soften their appearance.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the City
Planner for consideration. Under Section 17.02.070(A)(5) of the Development Code, the City
Planner may approve minor revisions or modifications to conceptual grading plans Minor revisions
and modifications include grading alterations,which do not change the basic concept, increase the
slope, or building elevations, or change the course of drainage, which could adversely affect
adjacent or surrounding properties.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present:
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
This item was continued to July 18, prior to the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
9:30 p.m. Kirt Coury July 6, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-33—CITY CORPORATE
YARD—The development of a warehouse building consisting of 22,500 square feet on a portion of
the existing City Corporate Yard in the General Industrial District(Subarea 2)of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at 9153 9th Street-APN: 209-013-27, 49.
Design Parameters: The building site is a portion of the existing City Corporate Yard. It is unpaved
and currently used for storage of City equipment. The site was intended for future development at
the Yard and was indicated on the drawings for the current improvements. The existing
improvements on-site include a maintenance building,fuel island, covered vehicle storage, parking
and circulation spaces. The building site is in the southwest corner of the Corporate Yard. There
are no trees in this portion of the site and a chain-link fence is located on the west and south
property line.
The project building is a proposed concrete tilt-up warehouse building with a mezzanine level.
Finish materials for the building exterior include a medium sandblast horizontal band and primary
and accent painted concrete panels. The building will have a loading dock and two ground access
truck doors. The site will be paved from the south property line to the existing drainage swale and
paving will extend east to provide adequate circulation space. A concrete block wall will be built on
the south property line and easterly to the edge of the new paving. The proposed block wall will
match the existing wall detail.
Staff Comments: The applicant has satisfied staffs design issues and concerns relating to the
proposed project.
Staff Recommendation:_ Staff—'recommends—that the Design Review Committee approve the
proposed,--project.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Kirt Coury
The Committee recommended approval of the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS
9:45 p.m. Nancy Fong July 6, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-36- MASI COMMERCE
CENTER PARTNERS—The design review of detailed site plan and elevations for a 5,400 square
foot auto service building, 6 office buildings totaling 37,940 square feet and a 11,500 square foot
day care building within the approved master plan, Masi Plaza, in Subarea 7 of the Industrial Park
District, located at the north and south side of Sebastian Way, west of Rochester Avenue—APN:
229-011-49 through 57.
Background and Design Parameters: Buildings 15 and 16 located at the north side of Sebastian
Way were previously approved as two long buildings. The applicant proposes to split each building
into two smaller buildings and plan for office use. Buildings 17 through 20 located at the south side
of Sebastian Way were previously approved as single user industrial buildings. The applicant
proposes to design Building 20 for auto service use,where the related Conditional Use Permit 0420
will be reviewed by the City Planner on June 27 hearing. Buildings 18A and 18B are similar to
Buildings 15 and 16 and are planned for office use. Building 17 is designed as a day care facility,
where the related Conditional Use Permit 00-19 will be reviewed by the City Planner on June 27
hearing. Attached are copies of the June 27 City Planner staff report for the two Conditional Use
Permits for the Committee's reference.
Staff Comments: The proposed project is in substantial consistency with the master plan. There
are no major issues. The following identified secondary issues can be placed as conditions of
approval for the project:
1. Building 20 is oriented toward Phase 2 of Auto Service Court that is currently under
construction. The orientation of the building provides a logical separation from the auto
_ service uses to office and other uses. The building.design is compatible to theexisting auto
service buildings, but could be improved with the following architectural'enhancement
subject to City Planner review and approval.
a. Provide additional architectural treatment to the east elevation because it backs up to
office buildings and is subject to street view. This can be achieved by increasing the
size (depth and width) of the columns, adding slate tile wainscot, adding a row of
either spandrel glass window or vision glass window with reflecting coating at the
northeast and southeast sides of the east elevation, consistent with other auto service
buildings.
b. Add wainscot to the north and south elevation; consistent with other auto service
buildings.
2. Add wainscot to the columns at the north elevation of Buildings 15A and 15B, 16A and 16B,
and south elevation of Building 18A and 18 B.
3. Use same window mullion pattern consistent with the center for Buildings 15, 16, and 18.
4. Building 17(Knowledge Beginnings)design is compatible with and an enhancement for Masi
Plaza architectural program. This could be further improved with following:
a. Provide a recessed area to frame the signage.
b. Raise the parapet height to ensure that all roof equipment will be totally screened.
5. Provide a minimum 6-foot high decorative block wall for the play area fpm the west property
boundary to the south property boundary and warp around to the east property boundary.
Provide decorative columns to the wrought iron fencing along the street setback.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-36 — MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS
July 6, 2000
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6. Sunshade at the north side of the building shall have a design compatible with the building.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval for the proposed project with the above-
identified items placed as conditions of approval. The applicant has agreed.
Attachments
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong
The Committee recommended approval of the project with the above-identified issues placed as
conditions of approval.
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t h e c i t y o f
Rancho Cucamonga
Stiff Report
DATE: June 27, 2000
TO: Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner
FROM: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-19 - MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS
—A request to establish a day care and pre-school facility within a 11,500 square
foot building at the Masi Plaza in Subarea 7 of the Industrial Park District, located
at the southwest corner of Sebastian Way and Rochester Avenue —APN: 229-
011-51 and 52.
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The applicant proposes to establish a daycare facility, Knowledge Beginnings, in an
11,500 square foot building. The related Development Review application for the site and
building design is scheduled for the July 6, 2000, Design Review Committee meeting. Staff
is recommending approval of the design. The daycare facility proposes to operate on
weekdays, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The applicant stated that there .
will be a total of 25 employees and will accommodate up to 190 children. According to the
applicant, all parents are required to sign in and drop their children inside the building.
B. Land Use Compatibility: Masi Plaza is a 27-acre commercial and industrial master planned
complex. Knowledge Beginnings is to be located at the southwest corner of Rochester
Avenue and Sebastian Way. North of the site is the commercial component of the center and
consisted of a mixed use of offices, restaurants, carpet and paint retail stores, and a future
fitness center. East of the site is undeveloped land, contains a historic structure, and is zoned
for Industrial Park. West of the site is undeveloped land, but planned for multi-tenant office
use. South of the site is the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. Staff believes that the proposed
use would be compatible with the existing and planned uses in Masi Plaza. Although the
Epicenter baseball stadium is immediately south of the childcare facility, there is the potential
of baseballs dropping into the outdoor play area. However, the applicant asserts that the
outdoor play area is a minimum of 110 feet from the audio tower and 180 feet from the
scoreboard of the sport stadium, and as shown in Exhibit"D." He believes that it is a sufficient
buffer for the daycare facility. More importantly, baseball games are held in the evenings
and/or weekends when the daycare facility is closed.
CITY PLANNER STAFF REPORT
CUP 00-19 — MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS
June 27, 2000
Page 2
C. Parking: The total number of required parking spaces based on 25 employees at a ratio of 1
space per employee and 190 children at the ratio of 1 space per 5 children is 63. The site
shows 63 parking spaces; therefore, the proposed project meets the parking requirement.
D. Environmental Assessment: The application is exempt per Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 00-19 through the
adoption of the attached Resolution.
Respectf submitted,
ancy Fong
Senior Plann
NF\ma
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit "B" - Master Plan for Masi Plaza
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan
Exhibit "D"- Distance from Sport Stadium
Exhibit "E" - Elevations
Exhibit "F" - Floor Plan
Exhibit "G"- Information Sheet
Resolution of Approval
T H E C I T Y OF
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
Staff Report
DATE: June 27, 2000
TO: Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner
FROM: Nancy Fong, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-20 - MASI COMMERCE CENTER PARTNERS
—A request to expand the auto service court from 5.37 acres to 6 acres at the Masi
Plaza in Subarea 7 of the Industrial Park District, located at the south side of
Sebastian Way, east of Masi Drive—APN: 229-011-65.
ANALYSIS:
A. Background and Proposed Expansion: Masi Plaza is a 27-acre commercial and industrial
master planned complex. A component of the master plan is an auto service court located
at the south side of Foothill Boulevard and west of Masi Drive. Exhibit "A" shows the
phased development of the auto service court. Phase one is completed and phase two is
well under construction. The total acreage for the two phases is 5.37 acres. The applicant
proposes to expand it to a maximum of 6 acres as shown in Exhibit"B"which is allowed by
the Development Code. The related Development Review application for the site and
building design is scheduled for the July 6, 2000, Design Review Committee meeting. Staff
is recommending approval of the design.
B. Land Use Compatibility: The project site for the proposed expansion is at the southeast
side of Sebastian Way and Masi Drive. A fitness center is slated for north of the site, which
is under construction. East of the site will be future office and multi-tenant buildings and a
child care facility. The orientation of the building is toward the auto service court, which
provides a logical separation from the office/multi-tenants buildings to the east. Staff
believes that the proposed use would be compatible with the existing and planned uses in
Masi Plaza
C. Parking: The total number of required parking spaces based on a 5,400 square foot
building with 8 bays at a ratio of 2 spaces per bay and 1 space per 250 square feet of office
area. The required number of spaces is 19, the site plan shows 17 spaces. Because the
project design is still in the development review process, it will be modified to comply with
the parking requirement.
CITY PLANNER STAFF REPORT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-20
JUNE 27, 2000
PAGE 2
D. Environmental Assessment: The application is exempt per Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit OG20 by adoption of
the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions.
Respectfull submitted,
ancy Fong IC
Senior Planr r
NF:Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit "B" - Master Plan for Masi Plaza
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Elevations
Exhibit "E" - Floor Plan
Exhibit "F" - Information Sheet
Resolution of Approval with Conditions
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
1 JULY 6, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad B ler
Secretary