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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
• TUESDAY JANUARY 4, 2005 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Cristine McPhail Pam Stewart Dan Coleman
Alternates: Rich Macias Richard Fletcher Larry McNiel
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:00 p.m.
(Vance/Cam) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00161 - RAJINDER JONEJA/AKAL
ENGINEERS-A request for development of a single-family hillside house, located
at 8861 Strang Lane.
7:10 p.m.
(Doug/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRCDR00-79 -
BURNETT COMPANIES -A request to develop the "Rancho Cucamonga Town
Square Master Plan"which will consist of a mixed use project of approximately 414
apartment units, lofts over retail, retail,and professional office uses,on 31.5 acres
of land in the Haven Overlay District of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at
the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue -
APN: 0208-331-01, 24, 25 and 26. Related Files: General Plan Amendment
• DRCGPA01-01 B, Development District Amendment DRCDDA01-01, Development
Code Amendment DRCDCA01-01, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16179, and
Pre-Application Review PAR00-07.
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.
7:20 p.m.
(Doug/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00714—CENTEX HOMES-A review of site
plan and elevations for 66 single-family homes on 19.8 acres of land in the
Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan, located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 1,000
feet south of Base Line Road -APN: 0227-171-06. Related Files: Tentative Tract
Map SUBTT16445, Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00682, Variance
DRC2003-01012, Variance DRC2004-00091, and Tree Removal Permit
DRC2003-00365.
7:40 p.m.
(Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAPSUBTT16908
- PINEWAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING-A proposed subdivision of 41 units
for residential condominium purposes on 3.74 acres of land in the Medium
Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of
Arrow Highway, approximately 300 feet west of Baker Avenue -
. APN: 0207-591-22, 0207-591-25 and 26, 0207-591-28,and 0207-591-31 and 32.
Related Files: Development Review DRC2003-00449, Minor Exception
DRC2004-00233,Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00232,and Preliminary Review
DRC2003-00089. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
January 4, 2005
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2003-00449-PINEWAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING-The design review
of building elevations and detailed site plan for 41 condominium units on 3.74
acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre),
located on the north side of Arrow Highway, approximately 300 feet west of Baker
Avenue - APN: 0207-591-22, 0207-591-25 and 26, 0207-591-28, and
0207-591-31 and 32. Related Files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16908, Minor
Exception DRC2004-00233, Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00232, and
Preliminary Review DRC2003-00089. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Vance Pomeroy January 4, 2005
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00161 -RAJINDER JONEJA/AKAL ENGINEERS-A request
for development of a single-family hillside house, located at 8861 Strang Lane.
Design Parameters: The proposed project is a single -family home subject to design review by the
Design Review Committee because it is located on a parcel with a slope of 8 percent or greater.
After the first submittal,the original owner of the property sold the project to the current owner,who
has worked closely with staff to work out all the technical and design issues. The project has
reached a level of quality and compliance, therefore, it has been placed onrthe Consent calendar.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: None. Staff considers the design consistent with the design context of the
neighborhood and the design guidelines in the Development Code.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to rectifying the leach line issue.
• Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy
The Committee recommended approval. The Committee requested staff to work with the applicant
to revise the Irrigation Plan to provide proper coverage.
• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Doug Fenn January 4, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRCDR00-79 - BURNETT
COMPANIES-A request to develop the"Rancho Cucamonga Town Square Master Plan"which will
consist of a mixed use project of approximately 414 apartment units, lofts over retail, retail, and
professional office uses, on 31.5 acres of land in the Haven Overlay District of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue -
APN: 0208-331-01, 24, 25 and 26. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRCGPA01-01B,
Development District Amendment DRCDDA01-01, Development Code Amendment DRCDCA01-01,
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16179, and Pre-Application Review PAR00-07.
Discussion of roof material.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Doug Fenn
The Committee recommended approval contingent upon providing a color match, as closely as
• possible, with the existing clay tile roof material.
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• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Doug Fenn January 4, 2005
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00714 — CENTEX HOMES - A review of site plan and
elevations for 66 single-family homes on 19.8 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District
(4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of Etiwanda
Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet south of Base Line Road - APN: 0227-171-06. Related Files:
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16445, Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00682, Variance
DRC2003-01012, Variance DRC2004-00091, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00365.
Design Parameters: The site is subject to the regulations of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; however,
the expectation for design quality is certainly as high as the adjoining Victoria Arbors Master Plan.
The site has been graded in preparation for single-family homes. The applicant is proposing a
multi-phased development. The site is bordered to the north and west by single-family residences
under construction, to the east are vacant parcels (slated for future single-family residential
development, and to the south is "The Etiwanda Gardens" banquet facility.
The proposal includes three floor plans, each with 4 elevation treatments. The square footage of
the homes varies in size from 2,058 to 3,808 square feet. The four architectural styles proposed
include Farmhouse, French Country, Craftsman, and Ranch. These styles are considered
appropriate for the rural,traditional character of the Etiwanda community. However, as referenced
• above, these elevation styles are not regulated by the Victoria Arbors Master Plan; staff and the
applicant have been sensitive and have designed the elevations that reflect the spirit of the master
plan. The homes include porches, side on garages, and additional standard architectural features
on elevations that create a rich diversity of materials and strong 360-degree as recently instructed by
the Planning Commission.
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:
The applicant has done a very diligent job of addressing staffs and the Planning Commission's
recent instruction of obtaining stronger details and more materials on the sides and rears of single-
family residential structure. In fact, the applicant had to go back and redesign their entire product,in
order that staff would feel comfortable with a positive recommendation to the Design Review
Committee.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. The applicant has provided wrap-around porches, on the two corner lots. This is in the spirit of
the "The Victoria Arbors Master Plan"which states that when possible, the porch shall wrap
around the side of the building (note:an open porch may intrude into the larger side setback).
The wrap-around portion may be less than 6 inches in depth. However, there could be a
• couple of more residences with wrap around porches.
2. Fifty percent of finished product should have garage doors with windows as a standard feature
included in the sales price of homes (not optional).
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2004-00714—CENTEX HOMES
• January 4, 2005
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3. Additional rear treatment of balconies, verandas and/or wrought iron balustrades could be
used for all of the plans (however, this is an subjective call).
4. Provide decorative paving/treatment on driveways. To enhance streetscape, decorative
paving/treatment should be varied throughout the tract.
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 visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on both sides.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be approved subject to redesigning
prior to Planning Commission approval.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Doug Fenn
The Committee recommended approval with the following conditions:
• a. Add dense planting along the south property line.
b. Add two more one-story homes along the south property line.
• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Donald Granger January4, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT16908 - PINEWAVE
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING - A proposed subdivision of 41 units for residential condominium
purposes on 3.74 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre),
located on the north side of Arrow Highway, approximately 300 feet west of Baker Avenue -
APN: 0207-591-22, 0207-591-25 and 26, 0207-591-28, and 0207-591-31 and 32. Related Files:
Development Review DRC2003-00449, Minor Exception DRC2004-00233, Tree Removal Permit
DRC2004-00232, and Preliminary Review DRC2003-00089. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00449-PINEWAVE
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING-The design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for
41 condominium units on 3.74 acres of land in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwelling units
per acre), located on the north side of Arrow Highway, approximately 300 feet west of BakerAvenue
-APN: 0207-591-22, 0207-591-25 and 26, 0207-591-28, and 0207-591-31 and 32. Related Files:
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16908, Minor Exception DRC2004-00233, Tree Removal Permit
DRC2004-00232, and Preliminary Review DRC2003-00089. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
• Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to construct 40 existing condominiums and
preserve on existing single-family home, integrating it into the project. The 3.74 acres site is
comprised of five parcels,and consists of 4 wood-framed structures with stucco exterior that will be
demolished with the project. Two of the structures are single-family dwelling units that were
constructed circa late 1950's/early 1960's. One of the single-family dwelling units has substantial
fire and water damage, and the remaining single-family dwelling unit is presently in inhabitable
condition. The two other structures are accessory buildings and are in need of minor repair. None
of the four structures are examples of architecture or craftsmanship that was once common and is
now rare, nor are noteworthy examples of a particular architectural period or style. The project
design includes preserving in place the single-family house located on Baker Avenue. West of the
project site are single-family homes, and to the north is a multi-family condominium project. To the
east are two single-family homes surrounded by vacant land, and to the south is an established
single-family neighborhood.
The 3.74-acre site slopes gently to the south, and has 19 trees from 9 different species. Tree
species include the following: White Birch, Canyon Live Oak, Mexican Fan Palm, Silk , Floss Silk,
Pinon Pine, Eucalyptus, Chinese Elm, and London Plane. All of the trees were evaluated by a
certified arborist for health and the viability of relocation. According to arborist, 16 trees are not
suitable candidates for preservation or relocation. However, three trees, consisting of a Canyon
Live Oak, Floss Silk, and a London Plane, are in good physiological condition and are and will be
boxed up and relocated within the project site.
The project will consist of three plans, ranging in square footage from 1,434 to 1,619 for Plan 1,
1,602 for square feet for Plan 2 and 1,543 square feet for Plan 3. Plan 2 has a subterranean
garage, and Plan 3 has partially subterranean garage. All plans have a ledgestone base with a
. decorative foam moulding cap, craftsmen style windows with foam surrounds, and decorative
cornice. Some plans have incorporated faux wrought iron balcony railings, corbels, louvered
shutters, and wood siding as accent elements and materials.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT16908 AND DRC2003-00449— PINEWAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
January 4, 2005
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The project includes an application for a Minor Exception (DRC2004-00233) that was previously
approved by the City Planner to allow a perimeter wall height of 8 feet along the perimeter of the
project for sound attenuation and grade differential purposes. The proposed perimeter wall along
the Arrow Highway and Baker Avenue frontage will be decorative, consisting of two contrasting
types of split-face block, with ledgestone pilasters at the corners and 30 feet on center.
The proposed density of 10.7 dwelling units per acre is in the middle of the Medium Residential
range of 8-14 dwelling units/acre; hence, allows use of the Basic Development Standards.
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 Development Code requires 360-degree architectural treatment to all elevations.
Although the proposed architectural styles are appropriate to the surrounding area, the
elevations should be enhanced with additional materials and architectural features in order
meet the 360-degree architectural requirement. Staff suggests that the following
enhancements be made:
• Plan 1, Front/Garage Elevation: Extend the ledgestone base to cover the entire garage
• wall plane.
Plan 1, Rear Elevation: Add wood siding to master bedroom pop-out,and shutters to the
windows on the second story.
• Plan 2, Front/Garage Elevation:At the kitchen and bedroom#3, extend the ledgestone
base up to the cornice on each side of the subterranean garage entrance.
• Plan 2, Entrance Elevation: Add horizontal wooding wood siding at the bay windows
from the ledgestone base to the cornice.
• Plan 2, Rear Elevation: Add ledgestone from the base up to the cornice where wall
plane extends out at the kitchen and bedroom #3.
• Plan 3, Front/Garage Elevation: Add horizontal wood siding from the floor line of the
second story to the cornice at the family room and bedroom #3.
• Plan 3, Rear Elevation: Add a ledgestone base. Add wood siding to the master
bedroom pop-out.
• Plan 3, Side Elevation: Add horizontal wood siding to the pop-out located on the first
and second floors at the nook and bedroom #2.
• Legdestone veneer should be carried all the way to the top of chimney stacks.
• a Decorative metal railings at balconies should be more than just a straight picket style.
• Introduce planter boxes on key upstairs windows.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT16908 AND DRC2003-00449 — PINEWAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
• January 4, 2005
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2. The existing single-story home on Baker Avenue that will be preserved and integrated into the
project(Unit 8)was constructed circa 1950's/early 1960's and should be enhanced in order to
achieve compatibility and architectural harmony with the proposed condos. Staff recommends
that the following enhancements be made:
• Wood siding should be added under the gables on the north, east, and west elevations.
• Ledgestone should be added as base treatment on the north, east,and west elevations.
• The dwelling unit should be painted to match the color scheme of the proposed
condominium units.
3. Significantly more landscaping should be added surrounding the central common open space
(pool area/tot lot). This area is almost all hardscape surrounded by parking spaces.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been"addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. The entryways off Baker Avenue and Arrow Highway should make a stronger statement. Staff
suggests the,following enhancements:
• Use accent trees, possibly Palm trees.
• Provide structures to define the entrance to private on-site space,such as arches,trellis,
or larger pilasters at the ends of walls. These structures could also incorporate the
name/address of project. The Baker Avenue entry has a sidewalk on the north side of
the driveway that dead-ends into block wall (staff suggests deleting this sidewalk
because it leads to nowhere). Plans do not define fencing/walls surrounding the existing
single-family home at Baker Avenue entry.
2. Elevations were not submitted for the proposed 412 square foot pool house. Staff
recommends that the applicant design the pool house to match the design, materials, and
colors of the proposed condos. Staff recommends, with Committee's concurrence, that the
pool house be subject to City Planner review and approval.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. No wood fencing is allowed. Construct block walls between homes (i.e. along interior side
and rear property line) for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
2. Access gates to rear yards should be constructed of a material more durable than wood.
Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
3. All interior private yard slopes are required to be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and
one tree per 150 square feet of area.
• 4. Where fieldstone is used, it shall be real and from a local source. Stone veneers are not
permitted
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised and return to Design
Review ommi ee as a regular item prior to being scheduled for Planning Commission.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT16908 AND DRC2003-00449— PINEWAVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
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Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Donald Granger
The Committee recommended that the project be redesigned and return to the Committee for
design review. The Committee felt that the revisions presented during this meeting were headed in
the right direction and requested that the applicant prepare revisions addressing all issues, plus the
following:
a. Addition of stronger stucco color contrast on Plan 3 side elevation pop-outs.
b. Use of more creative pool and tot lot shapes.
C. Use of more creative and colorful plant palettee.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
• January 4, 2005
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary
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