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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 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.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-50 —
•VANTIGER - A request to develop a 5,130 square foot service station (Shell) with
drive-thru fast food service (Wendy's) and a self serve car wash on 2 acres of land
in the Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
(Subarea 4), located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard —APN: 1100-161-002.
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.
(Rudy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-40 -
ARROW ROUTE AND UTICA AVENUE PARTNERS LLC. — The development of
a warehouse/office building consisting of 27,018 square feet on 1.72 acres of land
in General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Utica Avenue - APN: 209-
491-79.
7:30 p.m.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-47
(TRACT NO: 10035) — CONCORDIA HOMES — The Design Review of building
elevations and detailed site plan for 21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035
on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2 to 4 dwelling units per
acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill Country Club
Drive—APN: 207-641-01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11.
DRC AGENDA
November 14, 2000
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7:50 p.m.
(Brent) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-05 MODIFICATION —SCRIPTO TOKAI A request to
modify a previously approved project to construct a 120,000 square foot industrial
building (Scripto-Tokai) on 8.26 acres of land in Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) of the
Industrial Area Specific Plan located south of Foothill Boulevard, east of Milliken
Avenue—APN: 229-011-32.
8:00 p.m.
(Emily) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-73 —
MARC DALE AND ASSOC. - The development of 2 industrial buildings totaling
125,728 square feet on 7.34 acres of land in the General Industrial District
(Subarea 13) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the end of Rochester
Court, east of Sixth Street—APN: 229-263-08.
8:20 p.m.
(Brent) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-56 =
SACRED HEART CHURCH — The expansion of the existing Sacred Heart Church
with Phase one consisting of a new 20,000 square foot sanctuary building and
Phase two consisting of an additional 2,200 square feet of sanctuary space and
5,400 square feet of additional classroom space on 11 acres of land in the
Regional Related Commercial district (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan located at 12704 Foothill Boulevard — APN: 227-211-02, 24, and 25
and 227-221-01 and 02.
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
7:00 p.m. Brent Le count November 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-50 — VANTIGER A
request to develop a 5,130 square foot service station (Shell) with drive-thru fast food service
(Wendy's) and a self serve car wash on 2 acres of land in the Community Commercial District of
the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (Subarea 4), located at the northeast corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Foothill Boulevard—APN: 1100-161-002.
Design Review Committee�Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee approved the revised design plans.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Rudy Zeledon November 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-40 - ARROW ROUTE
AND UTICA AVENUE PARTNERS. LLC. — The development of a warehouse/office building
consisting of 27,018 square feet on 1.72 acres of land in General Industrial District (Subarea 8)
of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Utica
Avenue - APN: 209-491-79.
Design Parameters: Arrow Route is designated as a Special Boulevard by the General Plan
and Industrial Area Specific Plan. The site is surrounded to the north and south by single-story
tilt-up industrial warehouse/office buildings, to the east by vacant lot and a public storage
building and to the west by a vacant undeveloped site. The site slopes from north to south at
approximately 2 percent. The individual lot is currently vacant with only native grasses present.
No structures or trees exist on-site. The site is located within area identified as potential habitat
for the Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly. The applicant has submitted a biological survey for the
site. The street frontages along both Arrow Route and Utica Avenue are improved with curb
and gutter and no sidewalks. Access to the site will be through an existing drive approach on
Utica Avenue.
The project will consist of a 27,018 square foot concrete tilt-up building with an office area
(2,175 square feet) and warehouse. The Site Plan and Elevations are very similar to
Development Review 00-32, which was recently approved at the southeast corner of 7th and
Utica. The building is oriented on an east-west axis, with a building setback of zero along the
east property line. A conceptual Master Plan has been submitted to address future
development of the vacant site to the east.
The building has been designed for single user and will be self sufficient with independent
access, parking and utility services. The loading dock area will be on the south side of the
building and screened from public view. The proposed tilt-up concrete building is designed to
be consistent with the architectural style of the surrounding area. The proposed building design
incorporates two primary buildings materials such as sandblasted and painted concrete.
Spandrel glass is being used as a secondary material to frame the main entrance area at the
northwest corner of the building (the area visible from Arrow Route and Utica Avenue). In
addition, the north elevation of the building, along Arrow Route, features sandblasted columns
and spandrel glass at the northeast corner.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. The spandrel glass treatment to the northeast corner of the north elevation should wrap
around to the east elevation of the building to provide visual interest along Arrow Route,
which is a Special Boulevard and a major arterial street.
2. The sandblasted concrete column element and reveals, along the north elevation,
should be continued around to the entire east elevation.
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 decorative paving, outside public right-of-way, at driveway entrance.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-40 —ARROW ROUTE & UTICA AVE. PARTNERS, LLC.
November 14, 2000
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2. To maintain a required setback of 5 feet from property line, the proposed trash enclosure
location should be moved west 5 feet from property line. In addition a landscape strip,
between the trash enclosure and perimeter wall, should be provided.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to revisions being addressed with staff, prior to
Planning Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. The sandblasted concrete column element and reveals, along the north elevation shall
wrap around to the entire east elevation.
2. Provide decorative paving, outside public right-of-way, at driveway entrance.
3. The applicant shall work with staff in toning down the proposed secondary (Mayan,
Frazee No. DE 968 and accent colors (Cuprite, Frazee No, DE 965) of the building.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Brent Le Count November 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-47 (TRACT NO 10035)
- CONCORDIA HOMES - The Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for
21 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District
(2 to 4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Pradera south of Red Hill
Country Club Drive-APN: 207-641-01 through 10, 207-631-01 through 11.
Background: The Committee reviewed the project on October 3, 2000 and requested that the
project be revised and brought back for further review. The Committee had the following
comments:
1. The Committee is in favor of using variation in slope gradient in order to reduce the
height of the 22-foot high retaining wall.
The applicant was able to reduce the height of the 22-foot high retaining wall down to
10.5 feet by utilizing a variable slope gradient and by introducing retaining wall terraces
on the slopes. The current wall configuration is a 10-foot wall along the south edge of
the site (within the rail road right-of-way), a 10.5-foot high wall along the mid portion of
the site (previously 22 feet high), and scattered segments of 2- to 6-foot high retaining
walls throughout the slopes. The grading has also been contoured to have a more
natural, rounded appearance.
2. Lower the pad elevations on Lots 16 and 17 by utilizing the sewer access easement as
access similar to lots to the west.
The project has been .revised to lower the pad elevations for Lots 16 and 17
substantially. The homes on these lots will now utilize the sewer easement as suggested
by the Committee.
3. Lower the pad elevation/home elevation of Lot 18 by providing longer, steeper driveway.
The driveway has been,steepenned to approximately 9 percent grade and the garage
sits about a foot below the level of Camino- Predera. The Hillside Development
Ordinance allows a maximum driveway grade of 20 percent, which would allow the
garage to be lowered an additional 3 feet.
4. Significantly upgrade the architectural design of the homes to provide 360-degree
architecture and greater differentiation from home-to-home. Homes should have a
custom look as opposed to tract home appearance. Provide a mix of architectural
styles. Provide divided light windows throughout. Provide second-story
balconies on rear elevations. Use upgraded building materials (stone, brick, etc.)
on all elevations.
The revised architecture has been minimally upgraded with some window
treatment(shutters and pot shelves on some windows), some rear wall change of
plane, and the use of an occasional second story balcony. Staff is of the opinion
that substantially more enhancement is necessary to provide true 360-degree
architectural quality, as there are still substantial areas of blank stucco walls. The
homes still have a very tract-like appearance. There is substantial room to provide
greater differentiation from home-to-home (custom appearance) by changing
architectural styles, use of divided light windows, and material upgrades. Upgrade
DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-47—CONCORDIA HOMES
November 14, 2000
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the side and rear elevations of the homes to have the similar level of architectural
detail and quality as the fronts. The rear elevation of the Plan 3 homes comes
closest to the desired level of detailing. With the addition of upgraded building
materials and divided light windows the rear elevation of Plan 3 serves as a good
example for the remaining plan side and rear elevation treatment.
Outstanding Secondary Issues: The following issues have not been addressed in the revised
plans but staff is of the opinion that they can be conditions of approval once an acceptable level
of architectural design is achieved:
1. Reduce the elevation of the pad for Lot 18 by increasing the driveway grade to the
maximum grade allowed, 20 percent if possible.
2. The "loefelstien" walls should be planted with a hardy vine or shrub that will eventually
completely cover the walls and irrigated accordingly. The down slope side of the high
retaining walls should also be well landscaped to soften the walls. Provide low
maintenance landscape plant materials for the slope areas. Provide railroad tie steps or
similar means to facilitate maintenance. Home sites with rear yard sound walls such as
Lots 1 through 5, 16, and 17 will have to have some form of gate or wall opening to
permit slope maintenance.
3. Provide cascading vines or similar plant types along the top of retaining walls and train
them to cascade down over walls.
4. The manufactured slopes on Lots 1, 2, and 3 shall have a natural or "contoured" look as
opposed to a harsh, angular look.
5. Slope drainage features shall have a naturalized, dry streambed appearance through the
use of river rock application.
6. Provide landscape planters around the base of the homes where possible to soften their
appearance and reduce visible bulk.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. All walls shall be decorative masonry (split faced block - both sides) with decorative
masonry caps. No wood fencing shall be permitted (even between homes) given the
visual prominence of the development. All pilasters shall have river rock or similar
treatment on all sides.
2. All river rock treatment shall be natural river rock as opposed to manufactured veneer.
Other rock treatment, such as slate, may be of a manufactured product.
3. Provide a minimum of 15 feet of usable rear yard depth at the rear of all homes.
4. Provide additional landscaping (additional trees, large sized trees, and shrubs) along the
south/down slope side of the homes to screen downslope elevations.
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised in light of the above
comments, especially related to home design, and brought back for further review.
DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-47 —CONCORDIA HOMES
November 14, 2000
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Desian Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee was in favor of the revised grading concept but directed the applicant to revise
the architectural design of the homes to provide better 360 degree architecture, more variation
from home to home (a custom appearance). The rear elevation of Plan 3C-U is a good example
of how rear elevations should be designed. Avoid several homes of the same plan type
adjacent to one another. The applicant agreed to restudy the design.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Brent Le Count November 14, 2000
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-05 MODIFICATION — SCRIPTO TOKAI A request to modify a
previously approved project to construct a 120,000 square foot industrial building (Scripto-Tokai)
on 8.26 acres of land in Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan located
south of Foothill Boulevard, east of Milliken Avenue—APN: 229-011-32.
Background: The Design Review Committee McNiel, Stewart, Coleman reviewed the project on
April 4, 2000. At the Design Review Committee meeting, there was considerable discussion
regarding fencing along the north property line. The Committee expressed concern about
protecting the north parking lot area from sands that could blow in from the vacant site to the
north during Santa Ana winds. A condition of approval requires that a low wall with wrought iron
above be provided along the north property line to address this concern. See attached copy of
Design Review Committee minutes. The City Planner approved the project on July 3, 2000.
Requested Modification: The applicant wishes to eliminate the security fencing along the north
and west boundaries of the site. It is felt that the concrete screen walls surrounding the truck
loading area on the south side of the building provide adequate security. The applicant contends
that the existing grape vines on the vacant site to the north will keep sand from blowing away
during high seasonal winds. The applicant is also proposing a 4-foot high berm along the north
property line of the Scripto-Tokai site and is willing to provide hydro-seeded plants on the vacant
land to the north to further address the wind blown sand concern.
Staff Recommendation: Staff is of the opinion that the berm as proposed by the applicant
along the north property line will adequately mitigate sand from being blown on to the site from
the vacant site to the north so long as it is heavily landscaped with trees, shrubs, and ground
cover. Staff recommends approval of the requested modification.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee approved the revised design.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:00 p.m. Emily Wimer November 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-73 — MARC DALE AND
ASSOC. - The development of 2 industrial buildings totaling 125,728 square feet on 7.34 acres
of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan,
located at the end of Rochester Court, east of Sixth Street—APN: 229-263-08.
Design Parameters: The two buildings are to be built on a speculative basis for light and/or
medium warehousing and distribution users. According to the applicant, the buildings will
support up to 10 percent of the building area as office use for administration and operational
support. The offices are oriented to front the nearest public streets. The loading areas are
oriented to the rear of the site with adequate screening particularly from Charles Smith Drive
and the 115 freeway. The building wall surfaces facing the streets feature articulated changes of
plane, use of sandblasted concrete, and tinted glazing. On the north side, both front entryways
incorporate a painted steel trellis. The Floor Plan and Elevations are identical on both 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. Relocate sandblasted bands from the bottom of the building to the middle or top where it
can be more visible.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. An accent color shall be used on the two metal trellises for a focal point at the
entryways.
2. Provide a minimum 2-foot parapet wall return at vertical change of plane to avoid a "fin".
like appearance.
3. Provide a sidewalk connection from the nearest man door to both outdoor employee
eating areas.
4 Provide sidewalk connection from both main office entrances to the public sidewalk on
Rochester Court (Building. A) and Charles Smith Drive (Building. B).
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. No exterior downspouts shall be visible from the streets. Exterior downspouts are only
allowed in the loading area.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to the above
comments.
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DRC COMMENTS
DR 00-73—MARC DALE AND ASSOCIATES.
November 14, 2000
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Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Emily Wimer
The applicant provided an exhibit that displayed the style and architecture that was satisfactory
to the Committee. The dimensional rendering revealed movement and articulation of the
building. The Committee approved of the use of design as it was presented. The Committee
was satisfied with the applicant's proposal and recommended approval of the project without
modifications.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:20 p.m. Brent Le Count November 14, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-56 — SACRED
HEART CHURCH — The expansion of the existing Sacred Heart Church with Phase one
consisting of a new 20,000 square foot sanctuary building and Phase two consisting of an
additional 2,200 square feet of sanctuary space and 5,400 square feet of additional classroom
space on 11 acres of land in the Regional Related Commercial district of Subarea 4 of the
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan located at 12704 Foothill Boulevard—APN: 227-211-02, 24, 25
and 227-221-01 and 02.
Background: The project was reviewed by the Committee on October 17, 2000. The Committee
(Stewart and Coleman) had the following comments:
1. The excessive 59-foot building height is an issue. Restudy the building to lower it as
much as possible while still meeting the functional necessities of the church.
The applicant has provided two alternative designs for the Committee to review. Both
show an overall building height of 51 feet (6 feet above the maximum height allowed by
the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan) and both have an 8-foot high cross on top. Both
alternatives are 8 feet lower than the original proposal. The alternative designs differ
slightly in terms of use of materials, subtle massing differences, and cross details. Staff
is of the opinion that both alternatives represent a reasonable compromise for building
height and achieve a high quality of architectural design. The Committee has the
opportunity to pick their preferred alternative.
Staff believes that the increase in building height is reasonable given that the church
requires certain technical and aesthetic considerations that dictate the building height
that are different from the commercial uses now permitted in the area. The applicant is
concurrently processing a Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan amendment to allow
churches in the Regional Commercial land use designation of Subarea 4. The Specific
Plan can also be amended to allow churches to be up to 60 feet high when not located
within 300 feet of a residential area (the Sacred Heart Church sanctuary building is
approximately 350 feet away from the nearest residential property) subject to approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
2. Have the noise consultant analyze the possibility of providing noise mitigation directly
along the playground edge. This could be in the form of a combined berm with sound
wall on top. The east side of the berm could act as informal stadium seating for the
playground.
After further research, Staff has determined that the noise barrier is only necessary to
mitigate freeway noise for the playground area, not for the sanctuary building. The
playground area is an existing part of the church campus and the future classrooms
planned with this application will not increase the number of students at the facility.
Normal construction should provide adequate sound attenuation, to comply with city
standards for interior noise levels, for the sanctuary and other new buildings. Therefore,
it has been determined that sound attenuation is not required for the project in order to
address compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
General Plan.
DRC COMMENTS
CUP 99-56—SACRED HEART CHURCH
November 14, 2000
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Outstanding Issues: The following issues were identified in the previous comments to the
Committee dated October 17, 2000, but remain unresolved. The applicant agreed to the
comments. They should be included as conditions of approval for the project.
1. Columns for the pergola connecting the northern parking lot to the sanctuary should
match those of the sanctuary.
2. Parking lot landscape islands should have the typical oval shape rather than a sharp,
crescent shape. The sharply pointed planters leave less room for plants to grow and
can result in irrigation over spray onto the parking area.
3. Provide mostly Sycamore trees along the Foothill Boulevard frontage consistent with
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Sycamores are Foothill Boulevard theme trees that
Caltrans has typically not allowed within the Foothill Boulevard right-of-way so they must
be shifted on-site.
4. Augment the berm/low wall/trees along the Foothill Boulevard frontage with shrub
planting to further screen views of the parking area.
5. All roof- and ground-mounted equipment and utilities shall be fully screened.
6. Surround trash enclosure and Edison box with dense shrub planting.
7. Trash enclosure should feature overhead shade trellis and roll-up door.
8. Avoid having a double fence condition along the project perimeter. Church should make
a good faith effort to work with adjoining property owners to remove existing chain link
fence and replace with single fence.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval subject
to the above comments.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Brent Le Count
The Committee reviewed the revised plans and chose Alternative B. However, the Committee
is comfortable with both the original design and Alternative B and if the applicant so chooses,
Both alternatives can proceed to the Planning Commission for review.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
NOVEMBER 14, 2000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary