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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/06/14 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING • ACTION AGENDA TUESDAY JUNE 14, 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 NO ITEMS SUBMITTED 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. • (Doug/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00656 — HIMES, PETERS, JEPSON ARCHITECTS - A request to develop a 23, 847 square foot industrial building on 1.57 acre in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner of 6th Street and Rochester Court-APN: 0229-263-04. 7:20 p.m. (Doug/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00228 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - The design review of Phase II with 124 dwelling units of the remaining 677 dwelling units of previous the master planned project (Lot 4 of Recorded Tract TR16157) in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway- APN: 0227-151 —64 and 66. Related Files: DRC2001-00791 and SUBTT16517. 7:40 p.m. (Michael\Joe) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CONSTRUCTION) DRC2005-00326-TGI FRIDAY'S RESTAURANT—A request to develop a 7,600 square foot sit down restaurant with a full bar within Victoria Gardens, located at 7910 Kew Avenue -APN' 0227-464-15. 8:00 p.m. (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17009 - WILLIAMS CHIAO ARCHITECTS - A request to subdivide one common lot for residential condominium purposes on 1.08 acre of land in the Medium Residential • District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8565 Madrone Avenue, south of Arrow Route - APN: 0207-262-02. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-01062. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 14, 2005 • Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01062 - WILLIAMS CHIAO ARCHITECTS - A request to develop 8 residential condominium units on 1.08 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8565 Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262-02. 8:20 p.m. (Emily/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244-ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH-A request to develop a new 200,000 square foot worship center including offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and retail shops on 33.50 acres, located on the north side of Civic Center Drive, between Red Oak Avenue and White Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-354-01 and 04. 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 The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn June 14, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00656 — HIMES, PETERS, JEPSON ARCHITECTS -A request to develop a 23, 847 square foot industrial building on 1.57 acre in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner of 6th Street and Rochester Court-APN: 0229-263-04. Design Parameters: The subject site is located at the southeast corner of Rochester Court and 6th Street. To the north is a vacant parcel and 6th Street. To the east is a vacant parcel, and to the south is an existing industrial warehouse distribution center. Across the street to the east of Rochester Court is an industrial manufacturing building. The site is cultivated with an existing vineyard. The sight gently slopes from the north to the south. There area few small trees dispersed on the site. The project is an infill and single phased development. The project is proposed as a concrete tilt-up building. The building is oriented to face Rochester Court with parking along the north, east, and south property lines. The building will have two loading bays for trucks. The applicant proposes 57 parking spaces, however, only 45 spaces are required. The building is smaller than the previously approved 28,800 square foot industrial building (Development Review 00-66). • Overall, the project has adequate 360-degree architecture with a well define building entry element that fronts the intersection of Rochester Court and 6th Street. The north face of the building, (which is the most visible portion as seen from the public right-of-way), has a strong interplay of the building plane. There is a sandblast concrete band on all sides of the building (except for the loading area). The building has blue reflective glazing and a multi-colored paint scheme. An employee outdoor eating area is located the southeast corner of the project. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The 6-foot wide sandblasted bands should wrap the entire building. 2. The two pop-out elements that are provided on the north side of the building should be extended out at least 3 feet (1 foot is shown). 3. The loading bay screen wall should be increased to a minimum 14-foot height to completely screen trucks. 4. The four parking spaces that are proposed on the south side of the building,which would back out into the drive aisle, should be deleted and replaced with landscaping. The location of • these spaces will create a hazard. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-00656 — HIMES, PETERS, JEPSON ARCHITECTS June 14, 2005 Page 2 1. Reposition some trees closer to the north edge of the north parking lot to better shade pavement areas. 2. The trash enclosure should match the architecture style of the project. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Roll-up doors should be painted to match the paint scheme of the buildings. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with the above modifications. Design Review Committee Action: Members'Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant agreed to all staff recommendations,except for the truck well screen wall height. The Committee recommended approval subject to a 4-foot high screen wall. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Doug Fenn June 14, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00228 - LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - The design review of Phase II with 124 dwelling units of the remaining 677 dwelling units of previous the master planned project (Lot 4 of Recorded Tract TR16157) in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway - APN: 0227-151 —64 and 66. Related Files: DRC2001-00791 and SUBTT16517. Design Parameters: Phase II is for 124 dwelling within the previously approved master planned gated community development of 667 dwelling units. However, Phase II has been slightly modified to reflect 40 less units from the 667 for an overall total of 627 units. This modification is because of additional open space and trails. Phase II is along the entire west side of Phase I. West and adjacent of the dwelling units within Phase 11 is the planned 25-foot wide greenbelt trail that primarily runs northwest to southwest from Church Street and transitions into the existing Greenway Park. The majority of Phase I of the master plan has been completed or is under construction. The master planned project was approved on a formal semi-circular route radiating away from the • central recreation facility. A grid pattern of common open space provides connections from recreational amenities within the project to recreational opportunities on the perimeter of the site, including Greenway Park, Mountain View Park, and the Greenway Trail system. The town home elevations are the same as the approved elevations of the master plan. They are a multi-colored stucco theme that reflects a traditional modern style design. No changes are recommended and the proposed units will look as if the entire project were constructed in one phase. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: There are no major issues on the design because of the fact that no changes are proposed and the master plan project has been previously approved and is almost developed. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Building 108/109 should be shifted approximately 25 feet to the west to: 1) maximize open space in this triangular common open space area, and 2) resolve the technical deficiency of not meeting the 15-foot building-to-curb setback. See Exhibit"A." 2. The south side of Building 108/109 and the northeast comer of Building'!14 do not comply with the 15-foot building-to-curb setback. • 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. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00228— LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES • June 14, 2005 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission subject to working out Site Plan issues with staff. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The applicant agreed to staffs recommendations. The Committee recommended approval subject to staffs recommendations. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Michael Diaz June 14, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CONSTRUCTION) DRC2005-00326 - TGI FRIDAY'S RESTAURANT — A request to develop a 7,600 square foot sit-down restaurant with a full bar within Victoria Gardens, located at 7910 Kew Avenue - APN: 0227-464-15. Design Parameters: The subject project is located within the Victoria Gardens Mall at the northwest corner of Versailles Street and Kew Avenue. Projects within the Victoria Gardens Mall are subject to final approval by the City Planner following a review and approval of the design of the project by the Design Review Committee (DRC). Project Description and Architectural Design: The proposed design for restaurant is an interpretation of commercial style characteristic of downtown areas during the early 20th Century (1900-1930). As such, the design utilizes large window openings, striped awnings,metal canopies, shaped parapets and/or a projecting cornice, and brick and patterned masonry wall surfaces as the prime architectural elements. A major identification sign/metal sculpture and projecting canopies on the south side of the building accentuate and identify the.front of the restaurant. • Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. Overall, staff is pleased with the architectural design of the building. Moreover, the applicant has responded to the major issues previously identified during staff review of the proposal. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Staff believes that the red brick element on the building should be revised to provide a consistent height wherever possible to achieve a more visually balanced appearance on all sides of the building. For example, the heights and use of the red brick is inconsistent on the west, east, and north elevations. On the west and north elevations, it covers only the lower third of the building. On the south elevation, it covers the lower two-thirds. On the east elevation it covers two-thirds on 50 percent and one-third on 50 percent. 2. A public art mural is recommended on the upper righthand corner of the east building elevation. 3. Add benches along the south elevation for overflow customer waiting. This may necessitate shifting the building 4 to 5 feet to the north. An alternative would be to increase the capacity of the interior waiting area. • 4. Delete "IN HERE, IT'S ALWAYS FRIDAY"from the canopy above the entrance. The City's Sign Ordinance limits signs to business identification and does not allow extraneous information, such as marketing slogans, listing of products or services. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00326 —TGI FRIDAY'S RESTAURANT • June 14, 2005 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above revisions. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The applicant presented revised elevations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised plans, however, recommended deletion of"IN HERE, IT'S ALWAYS FRIDAY." • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 p.m. Emily Cameron June 14, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17009-WILLIAMS CHIAO ARCHITECTS -A request to subdivide one common lot for residential condominium purposes on 1.08 acre of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8565 Madrone Avenue, south of Arrow Route -APN: 0207-262-02. Related File: Development Review DRC2003-01062. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-01062-WILLIAMS CHIAO ARCHITECTS-A request to develop 8 residential condominium units on 1.08 acres of land in the Medium Residential District(8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at 8565 Madrone Avenue- APN: 0207-262-02. Comments: The Committee (Fletcher, Stewart, Coleman) reviewed this project on May 3, 2005, and requested the following changes. Revised plans will be available at the meeting. 1. Because of the prominent placement of the garages, a trellis feature or similar feature shall be incorporated to soften the front elevation. • 2. Provide stonework all the way around the chimneys. The applicant may use the veneer brick presented at the meeting, as conceptually approved. 3. Provide additional detail on the sliding glass doors to include mullions or a similar upgrade to the rear (north) elevation. 4. Revise elevations to incorporate additional color palettes for the brick veneer. Additionally,the Committee would like further contrast in the overall color palette for the homes. 5. Provide additional rafter tails to all four sides of the homes. The roof eaves shall incorporate large beams at the end of the roofline. 6. Revise the window above the front entry to incorporate,and add additional design and detail to support, the architectural theme. Additionally, accent features such as vents and louvers should be incorporated. 7. Provide details on all of the lighting fixtures. Fixtures which reflect the design of the homes will add impact to the overall architectural theme. 8. On the west elevation,extend the siding from the roofline down to terminate at the window trim for additional architectural detail. Staff Recommendation: Staffs recommendation will be provided at the meeting following review of revised plans. • DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTT17009 AND DRC2003-01062 - WILLIAMS CHIAO ARCHITECTS June 14, 2005 Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The applicant presented revised elevations and materials sample board. The Committee felt that the revised plans addressed all of their previous recommendations. The Committee recommended approval subject to: 1) Repeating on the minor gable on the west elevations the horizontal siding and details of the major gables. 2) Repeating the gable beams on the 1st floor gable of the west elevations. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Emily Cameron June 14, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244 - ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH -A request to develop a new 200,000 square foot worship center including offices, meeting rooms,classrooms,and retail shops on 33.50 acres, located on the north side of Civic Center Drive, between Red Oak Avenue and White Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-354-01 and 04. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the site of what was originally intended as the corporate office centerpiece of the 200-acre Rancho Cucamonga Business Park master plan. The former Angels Hospital is located to the north and a new industrial/office park to the northeast. To the south is a Kaiser medical office building and the Cucamonga Postal Office. To the east are industrial parks. To the west is an office complex. The proposed design scheme will create a large campus-like setting with the church buildings clustered and orientated along a major axis. This axis is the central"court of palms"plaza that is the size of a football field to provide ample space for parishioners to fellowship before and after services. The 3,500-seat main Sanctuary(there is also a separate, smaller Youth Sanctuary)is the focal point anchoring the westerly end of the "court of palms." Landscape berms, rather than • fencing or netting, are used to keep balls within the sports field area(baseball and soccer). Both the swimming pool and the children's outdoor playground will be enclosed by an 8-foot high decorative wall. Pre-Application Review:This project was twice reviewed by the Planning Commission, most recently on December 8, 2004 (see attached minutes). Three major concerns were raised by staff: 1) neighborhood compatibility(i.e., buffering and sports field location), 2)traffic circulation/access and 3)architecture. One of the significant changes since then is the relocation of the sports fields from the northwest corner to the southeast corner of site to provide more parking closer to the sanctuary. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None - the applicant has diligently worked with staff. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. At the Pre-Application Review the Commission responded favorably to the applicant's intent to preserve the existing lone Oak tree; however, it is not shown on Conceptual Landscape Plan. 2. Replace Crape Myrtle trees with a more appropriate broad canopy trees to maximize shading of the north parking lot. While great as a flowering accent, Crape Myrtles are too small to meet the design goal of shading at least 50 percent of pavement surface. Also, the tree palette should match the other parking lots for cohesiveness of the church campus. • 3. Re-orient the parking rows in a north-south direction in the north parking lot so that parishioners have the most direct access possible without having to walk between cars. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-01244—ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH • June 14, 2005 Page 2 4. Add shade trees in the following areas at a rate of one tree per every three parking stalls: 1) along the south edge of the north parking lot (if the parking lot is not re-oriented)to continue the tree pattern within the parking fields, and 2)along the east edge of the southeast parking lot to continue the tree pattern within the parking fields. 5. Plant Honey Locust trees along the west side of the north entrance drive to match all other entry drives. 6. Limit monument signs at project entries to one per street frontage per Sign Ordinance. Although up to three walls are allowed, none are shown; however, a combination of wall and monument signs shall not exceed four. 7. Provide an on-site directional sign program throughout the site to lead parishioners and visitors to the various ministry areas. These signs should be architecturally compatible. 8. Provide articulation (i.e., horizontal movement of wall planes)along the north, south,and east sides of the Maintenance Building. These elevations are visually prominent along White Oak Avenue. Likewise, add windows on the east side to enhance. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: • 1. Provide decorative pavement treatment at all entrance driveways,behind the right-of-way line. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval subject to revisions prior to scheduling for Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The applicant presented revised plans addressed staffs recommendations,except for the Oak tree. The applicant requested permission to replace in kind. The Committee recommended approval and agreed to allow replacement of Oak tree in kind. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • June 14, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad., 0 er Secretary • •