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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/09/06 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6' , 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. (Doug/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00013 - W F CONSTRUCTION, INC. - A request to build two industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 21,650 square feet on 1.27 acre in the Industrial District (Subarea 3), located at 9359 Feron Boulevard - APN: 0229-032-12. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17063. 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. (Rozalynne/Mark) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW -DRC2005-00343—THOMAS HUNSUCKER- A request to build a 5,705 square foot house on .48 acre of vacant land, located approximately 182 feet east of the intersection between Laredo Place and Reales Street—APN: 1061-801-25. 7:30 p.m. (RozalynneNicki). CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00439 - KEYSTONE NPS, LLC -A request to install two temporary modular classroom buildings for an existing school on 4.39 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 4), located at 8968 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0209-171-15. 7:50 p.m. (Emily/Mark) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00438 — J.T. STORM — A design of 22 single-family residences in conjunction with previously approved Tentative Tract SUBTT16716 on 14.1 acres of land in the Low Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of East Avenue south of Victoria Street—APN: 0227-121-16. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. • ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Doug Fenn September 6, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00013 - WF CONSTRUCTION, INC. - A request to build two industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 21,650 square feet on 1.27 acre in the Industrial District (Subarea 3), located at 9359 Feron Boulevard - APN: 0229-032-12. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17063. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee recommended approval subject to improving the landscape palette. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Rozalynne Thompson September 6, 2005 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW - DRC2005-00343—THOMAS HUNSUCKER—A request to build a 5,705 square foot house on .48 acre of vacant land, located approximately 182 feet east of the intersection between Laredo Place and Reales Street—APN: 1061-801-25. Design Parameters: The project site is generally rectangular in shape with an overall depth of about 233 north-south by 92 feet east-west. All of the surrounding properties are vacant, with the exception of a parcel to the east and the northwest. The proposed residence is setback 52 feet from the curb face. The proposed two-story with a side-loading garage is designed with a minimum of four stepped pads that have a total elevation change of 16 feet over the natural grade. The floor of the largest pad is raised about 5.5 feet above the natural grade. The project requires 800 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill. The design of the proposed residence substantially follows the General Design Guidelines, Hillside Design Guidelines, and their associated Development Standards. The proposed home is of a modified Mediterranean architectural style. The structure and variation in pitch and form of the tiled roof breaks up overall massing. All elevations are well articulated, and wall planes have been • treated using a variety of elements such as turrets, columns, recessed fenestration, and balustrades. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. Grading: Per section 17.24.060 A. of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code, structures should be located in such a way as to minimize necessary grading and to preserve natural features. The primary issue is whether the proposed project substantially meets the intent of the Hillside Development Ordinance. The major concern is the quantity of earthwork, comprised of 800 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill. In contrast to conventional"flat pad" design, staff believes the proposed house meets the guidelines of the Hillside Development Ordinance by reducing earthwork quantities through the use of multiple stepped building pads that permit the house to follow the natural terrain. Also, the effects of grading have been minimized through contouring of slopes and use of variable gradients to soften their appearance. 2. Design: The house is primarily a two-story structure with two single-story features on the northern and western wings. The house also has a tucked-under, side-loading garage. The house fits well within the 30-foot hillside building envelope, except for one chimney. Since the design incorporates raised floors on most of the pads, skirt walls will be visible on the west • (right)elevation. Should the Committee believe that the recessed wall planes and decorative treatment do not adequately break up the vertical wall planes on that elevation, staff requests direction in resolving this issue. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00343 —THOMAS HUNSUCKER September 6, 2005 • Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. A Conceptual Landscape Plan should be provided for staff review prior to review of the project by the Planning Commission. The plan should provide a high degree of erosion control by use of appropriate plant materials to bind the soil. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. Grade land and landscape in workable increments to avoid exposing vast expanses of bared earth at any given time to minimize soil erosion. Establish proper soil management techniques to reduce the adverse effects (i.e. erosion) of grading. 2. In hillside areas, development is to be designed to preserve open spaces, protect natural features, and offer views to residents. 3. Round off and contour all graded slopes to blend with the existing terrain,and present a more natural appearance. 4. Minimize disruption of existing natural features, such as trees and other significant vegetation, • natural ground forms, rock outcroppings, water, and views. 5. Select plant materials for their suitability to the environment and compatibility with Xeriscape principles (i.e.water conservation). Include existing mature tress worthy of preservation in the landscape concept. 6. Select fast growing vegetative ground covers for fill/cut slope areas to retard soil erosion. 7. Significant landscaping is required for downslope elevations. Slopes that require landscaping shall be planted with informal clusters of trees and shrubs to soften and vary the slope plan. Jute netting is required. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with the above listed conditions. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Rozalynne Thompson The Committee recommended approval of the project. • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Rozalynne Thompson September 6, 2005 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC200.5-00439 - KEYSTONE NIPS, LLC - A request to install two temporary modular classroom buildings for an existing school on 4.39 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 4), located at 8968 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0209-171-15. Design Parameters: The project site is a 4.38-acre, rectangular-shaped parcel with five existing buildings that range in size from approximately 2,000 square feet to 5,644 square feet. Four buildings are grouped together on the eastern half of the site. The fifth building is near the center of the site. Single-family residences and a tree-lined alley to the north, Archibald Avenue to the east, a self-storage to the south, and a concrete manufacturing company to the west bound the project site. Keystone School proposes to place two temporary modular buildings on the site to accommodate existing students for approximately four years and two months. The two 1,440 square foot modulars will have two classrooms, an office,and a break room for employees. Keystone School's long-term plan is to occupy the existing 5,644 square foot Montessori preschool (the tenant is leasing the building from Keystone School) upon expiration of the lease on October 13, 2009. Six months prior to the expiration of the lease with the Montessori school,an architect and contractor will be retained for the expansion of relocation into the existing Montessori school. The temporary modulars will be • removed from the site within thirty days of Keystone School's occupancy of the Montessori school's building. The body and trim of the proposed modulars will match the earthtone color palette of the existing buildings. Moreover, decorative pillars will be added to the fagade of the exterior to match those on the existing 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: Project Siting and Land Use Compatibility: As shown on the attached Site Utilization Map, the temporary modulars will be located on the north portion of the site close to the single-family homes. Development Code section 17.30.080 E.5 requires that properties abutting residential areas in industrial zones must be setback a minimum of 45 feet from the property line. Although the temporary modulars will meet the required 45-foot minimum setback and outdoor activities are limited to school hours, staff has concerns about adequate noise attenuation and the safety of the students and privacy of adjacent residential occupants. The existing 6-foot chain link fence is in a dilapidated condition and will not adequately address staff's concerns. To address this issue, staff requests that the Design Review Committee consider requiring the applicant to install a 6-foot block wall along the northern property line as a permanent improvement to separate the uses. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project with the above listed conditions. • DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00439— KEYSTONE NPS, LLC September 6, 2005 • Page 2 Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Rozalynne Thompson The Committee recommended approval subject to construction of a decorative block wall along the north property line in the area limited to the proposed modulars. • • • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Emily Cameron September 6, 2005 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00438 — J.T. STORM — A design of 22 single-family residences in conjunction with previously approved Tentative Tract SUBTT16716 on 14.1 acres of land in the Low Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the east side of East Avenue south of Victoria Street—APN: 0227-121-16. Design Parameters: The applicant is requesting design review of 22 single-family homes located in the Etiwanda Specific Plan with lot sizes ranging from 14,007 to 16,428 square feet. The tract map (Tentative Tract SUBTT16716) was originally approved July 28, 2004. Lots Band C have been leased to Filippi Winery with the dedication of vineyards which will be maintained by the Winery. Surrounding properties include Etiwanda Intermediate School to the north, a small vineyard to the east, Etiwanda Railway Station to the south and Etiwanda Avenue to the west. The Etiwanda Railway Station property has been leased by the City for a signature trailhead for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail. The applicant is proposing Mediterranean themed architecture for all six elevations. Elevations styles include Italianate, Spanish Colonial, two separate Tuscan elevations, and two single-story plans. All elevations include a large amount of custom detail such as the oversized entry doors at • the front courtyard areas, custom garage doors, and custom side yard fencing. Large amounts of rock work, (which emulates aged fieldstone and wraps the side of Plan 2) and details such as copulas, exposed rafter tails, and wrought iron accents are proposed. A total of four lots are single-story, Lots 1, 4, 13, and 14 placed on the corners of the tract. This totals 18 percent single-story product. According to the Etiwanda Specific Plan, ...."the integrated theme selected shall reflect the traditional architectural styles found in Etiwanda including, but not limited to: (a) Victorian, (b) California Bungalow, (c)California Ranch (d)Any other integrated design style which in the opinion of the Design Review Committee meets the intent of this article." Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: 1. The Etiwanda Specific Plan recommends that any project located in this area incorporate a rural agricultural theme, with details such as fieldstone, large porches, ranch style columns, and siding. The applicant has proposed a Mediterranean theme, that if approved may set a precedent for the Tuscan themed architecture in the Etiwanda area. Although the elevations are impressive, the Design Review Committee shall determine whether the design of the homes is ideal for this location. The developer is proposing all homes with a similar theme. The Tuscan style theme is not typical in the Etiwanda area. Historically,the City has approved architectural styles such as Ranch, Bungalow,and Craftsman,which include rural architectural detail. This requirement relies on "Encouraging the use of traditional construction materials, such as native stone, brick, timber, wood siding, tile, and others as may be appropriate" • (Etiwanda Specific Plan, Part I, Chapter 3, pg. 3-4). DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00438 —J.T. STORM September 6, 2005 • Page 2 Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: 1. Landscaping within any new development as a portion of the Etiwanda Specific Plan should emphasize use of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Integrate these features into front yard landscape. The front yard landscaping should incorporate the required one tree per front yard area, and additional trees required as replacement trees (at a 1:1 ratio), berming or mounding (minimum 18 inches high), and native wildflowers, and low growing ground cover. 2. If the Committee agrees with the proposed elevations, additional detail will be required on the rear and side elevations, specifically, on Plan 3A Italianate (rear and right elevations), Plan 2A Spanish Colonial (left elevation), and Plan 2B (left elevation). The developer should incorporate additional detail along the gable ends of the single-story elevations for all styles (i.e. rock work stucco insets). Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. The use of fieldstone as a major design element is strongly encouraged in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The themed entry, including the walls should incorporate native fieldstone to match similar surrounding developments. • 2. The developer was required at the time of tract map approval to provide a 10-foot average landscape buffer on the north and south sides of the property. The landscaping shall incorporate large mature vegetation with the use of a rural landscape palette. 3. The original Tree Removal Permit was approved with SUBTT16716 in 2004. Replacement trees shall be at a 1:1 ratio and replaced in accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan Sections 5.41.400 and 500. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine whether or not the architecture is appropriate. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The Committee recommended approval subject to revising Plan 3B (Scheme 4C) and Plan 4C (Scheme 3D)to be more rustic, traditional, and less formal. The Committee directed the applicant to work with staff on the revisions prior to Planning Commission. • DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • September 6, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:0 espectfully su mitte Dan man Acting Secretary •