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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 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
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.
(Doug) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVETRACT 16081 —TRIMARK—A
residential subdivision and design review of detailed site plan and elevations for 101
single family lots on 26.38 gross acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) located at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard
and Victoria Park Lane -APN: 227-091-,09, 26, and 50.
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.
(Kirt) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-09 —
PATIEL — A request to construct a new 10,944 square foot Church with religious
education school on 2.86 acres in the Low Residential District, located on the north
side of Base Line Road between Lion Street and Hellman Avenue—APN: 202-242-
09.
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. Douglas Fenn September 19, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 16081 —TRIMARK—A residential
subdivision and design review of detailed site plan and elevations for 101 single family lots on
26.38 gross acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
located at the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Victoria Park Lane-APN: 227-091-09,
26, and 50.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Douglas Fenn
Applicant addressed Committee's issues. The Committee approved the project.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Kirt Coury September 19, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-09 — PATIEL — A
request to construct a new 10,944 square foot Church with religious education school on 2.86 acres
in the Low Residential District, located on the north side of Base Line Road between Lion Street and
Hellman Avenue—APN: 202-242-09.
Desiqn Parameters: The site is located on the north side of Base Line Road,approximately 330 feet
west of Hellman Avenue. The site is generally flat with less than 5 percent slope north to south.
The lot is currently occupied by a vacant single-family dwelling at the(front)southwest corner of the
site. The remainder of the site is undeveloped with native trees and grasses present. Single-family
dwellings surround the property on the north, east,and west. Also to the east is an existing church.
Property immediately south of the site is developed with a retail commercial shopping center.
Access to the site will be through an existing drive approach on Base Line Road.
The project will consist of a 10,944 square foot church building with an office area,classrooms,and
a prayer room. The building will be built on the 2.86 acres of land. The building will be self sufficient
with independent access, parking, and utility services. Finish materials for the building exterior
include archway treatments to create horizontal and vertical visual interest, reddish/brown split-face
block, and a tile roof. The proposed windows will be arched and treated with mullions. The overall
building height is proposed at 21 feet.
The applicant proposes to develop the property in three phases. The first phase will consist of
tenant improvements to the existing single-family dwelling to be converted to a worship/education
facility. In addition, the front parking and driveway approach will be constructed as part of Phase
one. Phase two will include the development of the main prayer hall building and a majority of the
central parking lot area. Construction time for Phase two is estimated at approximately 2 years.
Phase three of the proposed project will include the construction of the office and classroom
portions of the building,the remaining parking lot area,and completion of the proposed landscaping.
The time completion for this Phase is estimated at another 2 years (4 years from project approval).
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The primary design issue is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The
Development Code states that "Materials, colors, scale, and prominence of buildings in adjacent
land uses can be coordinated so there is a gradual transition from one land use to the another rather
than a sharp and displeasing contrast. Purely aesthetic details that are "tacked"onto a building to
cover up land use conflicts; however, will cause more harm than good. The architecture should
consider compatibility with surrounding character, including harmonious building style, form, size,
color, material, and roof line." The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee
discussion regarding this project:
1. Building Style/Form—Revise building style/form to a more residential character. The Prayer
Hall, as a 2-story building, will be the most visually prominent structure and is located at the
rear of the property surrounded by single-family homes. Introduce a combination of hip and
gable roof forms and eliminate flat parapet lines. The long flat parapet wall along the north
elevation is not consistent with the adjoining single-family homes.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 00-09— PATIEL
September 19, 2000
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2. Building Size-Staff believes that the size of the proposed 2-story Prayer Hall,which stands
21 feet high and has a footprint of 48 feet by 72 feet, is compatible with the area despite a
larger mass than the small single family residences in the area. The Site Plan orientation
places the Prayer Hall at the rear of the property with generous setbacks of 40 feet,45 feet,
and 80 feet from the east, north and west property lines.
3. Color—Change building color to a light shade rather than brown. The existing house of the
subject site, the church to the east and the shopping center across Base Line Road all
feature white stucco.
4. Material - The proposed split face block material is not compatible because there are no
other split face block buildings in the immediate area. Change primary exterior wall material
to stucco consistent with the area.
5. Roof Line — Change mansard roof line to a combination of hip and gable roofs. The
neighborhood consists primarily of structures built prior to incorporation, including single-
family homes,a church,and the Lions Park Community Center East(former County library).
Although there is a mix of architectural styles and materials, it is significant to note that there
are no other mansard roofs in the area.
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 more trees and decorative landscaping in northern portion of property encircling the
proposed building to help screen visual impact of building on surrounding neighbors.
2. Incorporate angled parking with a landscape planter for parking spaces 19-50 as was done
for parking spaces 51-72.
3. Relocate trash enclosure further away from southeast corner of building.The proposed Site
Plan creates an undesirable continuation of asphalt paving right up to this corner of building.
Suggest moving over to the west side of site to be more convenient to the kitchen and
auditorium/dining hall.
4. Continue walkway from east side of building to the front side to provide pedestrian access
for east parking lot area.
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: Kirt Coury
The Committee recommended the applicant redesign the project according to staff's identified
"major" and "secondary" issues. The Committee expressed great concern relating to the site
design, and the architectural compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood. It was
recommended that the applicant work with staff regarding the mentioned issues, and that the item
be brought back at a later date for Design Review Committee review.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respec Ily sub ed
Brad Buller
Secretary