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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 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.
(Mike S./Shelley) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00565 — FUENTES - A request to
construct a single-family residence of about 7,300 square feet (including
garages) on a parcel of 25,250 square feet in the Very Low Residential District,
located at the south side of Ranch Drive - APN: 1074-561-13. Related file:
Hillside Design Review DRCDR98-02.
• 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.
(Mike S./Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2005-00764 - ENTREPRENEURIAL RESTAURANTS CORPORATION
(LAS CAMPANAS RESTAURANT)-A request to construct a restaurant with bar
of about 7,200 square feet on Building Pad C of a previously approved
commercial/office development in the Industrial Park District(Subarea 7), located
at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue -
APN: 0229-011-69. Related files: Development Review DRC2004-01125 and
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17426.
7:30 p.m.
(Larry/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT17435- PITASSI ARCHITECT, INC.-A proposed 10-lot subdivision map
for Condominium purpose on a total net site area of 10.95 acres with a 3.36
acres remainder, located on the south side of Church Avenue, between Center
Avenue and Haven Avenue - APN: 1077-401-35 and 36. Related files:
Development Review DRC2004-00071, General Plan Amendment
DRC2004-01197, and Development District Amendment DRC2005-00001.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2005-00071 - PITASSI ARCHITECTS, INC.—The proposed development
of two office buildings totaling 44,782 square feet, 126 residential Condominium
units, and nine single-family detached units on a total net site area of 14.31
acres, located on the south side of Church Avenue, between Center Avenue and
Haven Avenue-APN: 1077-401-35 and 36. Related files: Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT17435, General Plan Amendment DRC2004-01197, and Development
District Amendment DRC2005-00001.
7:50 p.m.
(Michael D./Joe) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17487 -
SHEA HOMES - A residential subdivision of 310 condominiums on 18.3 acres,
located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street -
APN: 0227-452-22 and 0227-452-23. Related files: Tentative Tract
SUBTT1784 and Design Review DRC2005-00701.
TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17840—SHEA HOMES-A residential subdivision
of 95 condominiums on 5.33 acres, located at the southeast corner of Day Creek
Road and Church Street - APN: 0227-452-23. Related files: Tentative Tract
SUBTT17484 and Development Review DRC2005-00220.
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00701 - SHEA HOMES - A request to develop
• 310 condominium units on 18.3 acres in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria
Community Plan, located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and
Church Street — APN: 0227-452-022 and 0227-0452-023. Related files:
Tentative Tract SUBTT17487 and Tentative Tract SUBTT17840.
8:10 p.m.
(Doug/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM17318 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide
26.95 acres into 8 parcels of a two-phased master planned development in the
Mixed-Use/Retail General Dynamics Specific Plan (Subarea 18), located at the
northeast corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue—APN: 0210-082-45. Related
file: Development Review DRC2005-00412.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2005-00412 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES -A request to construct
Phase One of a two-phased master planned development of three 2-story
professional office buildings on 26.95 acres of land in the Mixed-Use/Retail
General Dynamics Specific Plan (Subarea 18), located at the northeast corner of
4th Street and Utica Avenue — APN: 0210-082-45. Related file: Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM17318.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Michael Smith November 1, 2005
HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00565—FUENTES-A request to construct a single-family
residence of about 7,300 square feet (including garages) on a parcel of 25,250 square feet in the
Very Low Residential District, located at the south side of Ranch Drive - APN: 1074-561-13.
Related file: Hillside Design Review DRCDR98-02.
Design Parameters: The proposed residence will be located at the terminus, and at the south side
of, Ranch Drive in the gated Haven View Estates community. Its design is substantially the same as
that which was previously approved in March 1998 (Hillside Design Review DR98-02). As the
approval expired after 5 years, the applicant resubmitted the plans for review and approval. This
new version of the plans incorporates modest changes including a new a 35-foot by 18-foot(about
630 square feet) theater at the east side of the house (adjacent to the garage) and an expanded,
partially open kitchen at the south side of the house. Lot coverage has increased slightly to 20
percent (the maximum in this development district is 25 percent). At the suggestion of staff, the
applicant has also added more cultured stone around the base of the house and the chimney.
Otherwise, the architecture, materials, and roofing are the same as previously approved. The
homeowners' association governing Haven View Estates has approved this version of the house.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal.
Desicln Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Michael Smith
The Committee recommended approval.
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• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Michael Smith November 1, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00764 -
ENTREPRENEURIAL RESTAURANTS CORPORATION (LAS CAMPANAS RESTAURANT) - A
request to construct a restaurant with bar of about 7,200 square feet on Building Pad C of a
previously approved commercial/office development in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7),
located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue - APN: 0229-011-69.
Related files: Development Review DRC2004-01125 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17426.
Design Parameters: The proposed restaurant will be located at the northeast corner of a previously
approved commercial and office center(related file: Development Review DRC2004-01125)that will
be at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken Avenue. The property is part of the
140-acre Rancho Cucamonga Corporate Park that includes Lowes Home Improvement specialty
retail warehouse and an Islands restaurant.
This 7,200 square foot restaurant will be highly visible because of its location on the site and its
proximity to the intersection. The proposed "signature" architecture of the restaurant will be
distinctive and will differ from that of the other three buildings that will constructed on the site. The
architecture is reminiscent of a Spanish mission including white plaster exterior wall finish and red
clay barrel tile roofing. As the owner of the restaurant also owns the Mission Inn in Riverside,
elements and features of that hotel have also been included such as the the dome,arched windows,
and decorative wrought iron window trim and details. Interesting design features include a large
• dining courtyard with a retractable roof system on the west side of the restaurant,a tower element at
the northwest corner, a cured fagade with a fountain at the northeast corner, and a roof height that
varies between 15 to 35 feet.
Access to the site will be available via three entrances. The parking requirement for this use was
considered during the review of the surrounding area and will be sufficient to meet anticipated
demand.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
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 paving in the walkways along the south side of the building.
2. All roof equipment shall be screened by parapet walls.
3. All trash enclosures should be constructed per the City's design standard for commercial
projects. The enclosure and roof trellis should be integrated with the architecture of the
building.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal.
Design Review Committee Action:
• Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Michael Smith
The Committee recommended approval.
• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Larry Henderson November 1, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17435 - PITASSI
ARCHITECT, INC.-A proposed 10-lot subdivision map for Condominium purpose on a total net site
area of 10.95 acres with a 3.36 acres remainder, located on the south side of Church Avenue,
between Center Avenue and Haven Avenue - APN: 1077-401-35 and 36. Related files:
Development Review DRC2004-00071, General Plan Amendment DRC2004-01197, and
Development District Amendment DRC2005-00001.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00071 - PITASSI
ARCHITECTS, INC. —The proposed development of two office buildings totaling 44,782 square
feet, 126 residential Condominium units, and nine single-family detached units on a total net site
area of 14.31 acres, located on the south side of Church Avenue, between Center Avenue and
Haven Avenue - APN: 1077-401-35 and 36. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17435,
General Plan Amendment DRC2004-01197, and Development District Amendment
DRC2005-00001.
Design Parameters: The project site is a surplus retention basin that the San Bernardino County
Flood Control District has sold for development. The approximately 14-acre site is within an
. established neighborhood that is bordered by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD)
Maintenance Yard on the south and single-family single story residences to the west and north. The
proposal to include office use on the east side of the site increases the challenges to create a new
residential use that is compatible with neighboring industrial and residential uses.
A neighborhood meeting was held on October 18, 2005, at Central Park Community Center. The
neighborhood residents were generally concerned with the density and intensity of development
proposed and.the inadequacy of traffic-related improvements. A copy of the meeting notes is
attached for reference.
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 current design for the single-family homes creates a rear-on orientation to Center Street,
which is contrary to the existing front-on single-family residences across Center Street. The
homes on the west side of Center Street have a front yard setback of approximately 37 feet to
the curb face while the current new development design proposes a 17-foot parkway side walk
and landscape area to the rear tract wall. A redesign of the single-family homes to front onto
Center Avenue (rather than turn their backs onto the existing neighborhood as shown)maybe
a consideration. The single-family homes could be designed with rear-loaded garages that
access from the interior of the project site similar to the John Laing Homes project that has
single-family homes fronting on San Bernardino Road.
• 2. The residential portion of the project has a density of 12.4 dwelling units per acre. Although
transition of density has been provided by new single-family detached homes along Center
Street, the Committee should discuss whether similar transition should occur along Church
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SUBTT17435 AND DRC2005-00071 — PITASSI ARCHITECTS, INC.
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Street. The existing single-family neighborhood to the north, across Church Street, is
70 percent corner side-on and 30 percent rear-on. The proposed condominiums are
approximately 140 feet from the nearest house to the north. The basin will be filled to develop
the site and pad grades are proposed at 2 to 4 feet below Church Street and 4 to 6 feet below
the houses to the north.
3. The entire project utilizes two architectural styles: Spanish Colonial and Craftsman. The
Office development is Spanish Colonial,with the condominiums and single-family detached a
mixture of both styles. In keeping with the Commission's review of similar projects, the
consideration of creating a neighborhood theme within a neighborhood may be appropriate to
consider with architectural styles applied to creating a neighborhood pod within the
development that would provide a greater degree of identity than the random placement of the
two styles.
4. Office Buildings — The applicant must submit elevations of the sides and rears of both
buildings. A colored rendering of the project as viewed from Haven Avenue should also be
provided.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. It is recommended that project entrances be designed so that they could be retrofitted in the
• future to meet City standards for a private gated community, particularly turning radius (see
Engineering Department handout). Many of the City's apartment and mobile home projects
are now retrofitting gated entries.
2. Consider providing a gated pedestrian access to the Office use area in order to create a truer
mixed-use project.
3. Mailbox location(s) should be labeled on the Site Plan.
4. A mixed-use project is usually recommended to be built in one phase; however, a Phasing
Plan would be considered if submitted. No Phasing Plan was submitted; hence, it must be
assumed that the entire block will be developed at one time. This is not a true mixed-use
project because the residential and office portions are physically independent.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the project be modified to address those issues the
Committee determines warrant further study.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Stewart, Coleman (McPhail abstained)
Staff Planner: Larry Henderson
• The Committee recommended that the applicant revise the project to include single-family homes as
a density transition along Church Street. The Committee recommended that the applicant review
the latest architectural plans for Lewis' "Amador" project. The Committee noted that the City is
taking a more cautious approach to in-fill projects to ensure design sensitivity.
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The Committee noted that the applicant is requesting a "Mixed-Use" land use and zoning
designation; however, indicated that there is nothing mixed about the Site Plan concept. The
residential and office portions have been designed as totally separate.
The Committee expressed concern that the residential Site Plan is too rigid. The Committee
indicated that they would support use of three-story buildings on the southerly portion of the project if
single-family homes were provided along Church Street. The Committee stated that the office
portion was attractive; however,full elevations of all sides of both buildings need to be submitted for
their review. The Committee recommended that the project be revised and return as a full item.
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. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Michael Diaz November 1, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT17487 - SHEA HOMES-A
residential subdivision of 310 condominiums on 18.3 acres, located at the southeast corner of Day
Creek Boulevard and Church Street - APN: 0227-452-22 and 0227-452-23. Related files:
Tentative Tract SUBTT1784 and Design Review DRC2005-00701.
TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT1 7840—SHEA HOMES-A residential subdivision of 95 condominiums
on 5.33 acres, located at the southeast corner of Day Creek Road and Church Street -
APN: 0227-452-23. Related files: Tentative Tract SUBTT17484 and Development Review
DRC2005-00220.
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2005-00701 -SHEA HOMES-A request to develop 310 condominium units
on 18.3 acres in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan, located at the southeast
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street — APN: 0227-452-022 and 0227-0452-023.
Related files: Tentative Tract SUBTT17487 and Tentative Tract SUBTT17840.
Design Parameters: Shea Homes is proposing to develop 310 market rate condominium units on
two separate and undeveloped parcels of land located immediately north of the Victoria Gardens
• Lifestyle Center. The largest of the parcels (TM 17487) is 12.99 acres in size and is bounded by
Church Street on the north, Arbor Lane on the east, Cultural Center Drive on the south, and Day
Creek Road on the west. The second parcel (TM17840) is approximately 5.33 acres in size and is
bounded by Church Street on the north, Pavilion Gardens Place (private street)on the east,Cultural
Center Drive on the south, and Arbor Lane on the west. Both sites have a gradual slope to the
southwest. Surrounding the project site are single-family homes to the north, shopping center
parking to the east (across Pavilion Gardens Place), the Cultural Center and Victoria Gardens
center to the south, and townhomes to the west.
Site Plan: The proposal involves the development of 310 condominium units within buildings that
will contain 4, 5, and 6 units each. Construction of the units is expected to occur in approximately
12 phases. Each unit will have two or three bedrooms and range in size from 1,445 square feet to
1,912 square feet. Attached two-car garages are provided for each unit, and a minimum of 100
square feet of private open space (in patio or balcony). The development of both sites is
summarized in the table below:
Condominiums . -
Tract No. No. Units/BR Covered Parking Visitor Parking
17487 215 @ 92 - 2BR 166 covered 54 visitor required
123 - 3BR 246 covered 107 provided (+53)
412 required/430 provided
17840 95 @ 59 -2BR 107 covered 24 visitor required
36 -3BR 72 covered 17 on-site
179 required/190 provided (14 on Cultural Center Drive)
. Totals 310 units 591 Required/620 Provided 78 Required/138 Provided
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT17487, SUBTT17840, AND DRC2005-00701 -SHEA HOMES
November 1, 2005
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Condominiums ay Victoria Gardens-Recreation Amenities
Tract No. Major Improvements
17487 Club House(2,692 square feet)with Pool&Spa/BBQ's/Grass Volleyball Court
17840 Tot Lot/Benches/Picnic Pavilion/BBQ's/Grass Volleyball Court
Landscaping for the project is extensive and well distributed around and within the site. In addition
to required street trees around the perimeter of the site, the applicant will provide accent, canopy,
and screening trees for the interior streets, slope conditions, and major focal points. Tree varieties
included Albizia, Brisbane Box(Tristania), Chinese Elm, Eucalyptus, Italian Cypress,Capejut,Oak
(Q. virginiana), Pines, etc., in 24-to 60-inch box sizes. Shrubs and groundcovers selected for the
project are varied and generally water efficient species.
Architecture: The architecture of the proposed condo units is comprised of two distinct but
complementary styles. Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style characterized by low-pitched roofs,eaves,
brick arches,and a general emphasis on horizontal appearance inspires one style(referred to by the
developer as the "Auburn"or"Three-65"),while the units facing Cultural Center Drive and located in
Tract 17840 are loosely based on the work of architect Irving Gill. The latter style (referred to as the
"Terraces" or"24-Seven") has a vertical emphasis, which results in a design that closely mimics a
row house that is more typical of an urban streetscape. The design for the single-story Club House
matches the "Prairie"-styled units, with a raised entry element. Exterior materials for the buildings
• include stucco, brick, metal awnings and rails, wood siding and trim work, and varying colors of
composition shingle roof. Colors and materials will be provided for review at the meeting.
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.
The Planning Commission conducted a preliminary review of the project in June of this year. At that
time, the Commission provided the applicant with feedback on the design aspects of the proposal.
The Commission urged the applicant to focus on quality details and use of exterior materials to
ensure the outcome of the project to be successful. Since then, staff recognizes the efforts of the
applicant to further refine the project and make a number of quality changes to the Site Plan,design
of the buildings, and in the landscaping for the site. With the above in mind, staff provides the
following comments for consideration by the committee and applicant:
1. Proposed composition roof material is not consistent with City codes requiring the use of tile,
metal, slate, or the equivalent imitation thereof, for all new residential development.
2. Further refine the design of the third (uppermost) level wall planes of the"Prairie"-styled units
to break up large portions of stucco at this level. Given the height of the unit, staff believes
these stucco wall planes will be more prominent and visible to the street than believed.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
. Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
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SUBTT17487, SUBTT17840, AND DRC2005-00701 —SHEA HOMES
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1. Provide catalog cuts for all exterior light fixtures freestanding and/or building mounted.
Fixtures shall match the architectural style of the respective units and located in a manner that
avoids undesirable glare and overspill to adjacent units.
2. Provide vertical trees within planters between garages of the 'Terraces" and "24-Seven" to
visually break up the long runs of up to 520 feet. These alleyways are, in effect, tunnels
between 3-story buildings on both sides. Even the shortest of these buildings have 100-foot
long corridors dominated by 10 garage doors with nothing but shrubs/ground cover.
3. Vary garage door treatments.
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 shall be allowed. Construction of block perimeter walls, between units,
enclosing patios, etc. shall be required for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
2. Access gates to private yards of each unit and the recreation buildings/amenities shall be
constructed of a material more durable than wood. Acceptable materials include, but are not
limited to,wrought iron and PVC. All gates and fences shall be constructed of powder-coated
metal.
• 3. No roof top HVAC equipment and/or ducting shall be proposed,unless completely screened in
mechanical equipment wells.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above revisions
identified above.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Michael Diaz
The applicant presented revised elevations for Prairie style, as well as flat concrete tile samples.
The applicant also presented catalog cuts for lights. Revised Irving Gill elevations presented for
varying garage doors. A revised Conceptual Landscape Plan presented with trees to soften alleys,
such as Podooapus and clumping Bamboo plus a shorter tree. In addition, there are trellis
opportunities for climbing plants at every other garage.
The Committee recommended approval without garage windows and without wainscot on the third
floor of the Prairie sty!e 'Three 65" products.
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• DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 P.M. Doug Fenn November 1, 2005
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17318-CHARLES
JOSEPH ASSOCIATES-A request to subdivide 26.95 acres into 8 parcels of a two-phased master
planned development in the Mixed-Use/Retail General Dynamics Specific Plan (Subarea 18),
located at the northeast corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue—APN: 0210-082-45. Related file:
Development Review DRC2005-00412.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00412-CHARLES
JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to construct Phase One of a two-phased master planned
development of three 2-story professional office buildings on 26.95 acres of land in the
Mixed-Use/Retail General Dynamics Specific Plan (Subarea 18), located at the northeast corner of
4th Street and Utica Avenue — APN: 0210-082-45. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM17318.
Design Parameters: The site is located on the north side of 4th Street and east of Utica Avenue,
and was the parking lot for the former General Dynamics facility. To the north of the site is the
former General Dynamics building which is now occupied with Aetna Insurance Company; to the
east is the Empire Lakes golf course; to the south, across 4th street, is the City of Ontario; and to
• the west of Utica Avenue is vacant land. The site has improved street frontage and the property
slightly slopes to the south.
The project consists of.a two-phased master planned development. The current request to develop
Phase One consists of three, 2-story professional office buildings. Phase Two, which will be
reviewed and processed with a City Planner Approval Letter entitlement, consists of two
professional office buildings which front Utica Avenue and three retail buildings which will front along
4th Street.
The three professional office buildings are site designed as a campus style development. Building
"A" is situated as the terminus building with Buildings "B" and "C" parallel to each other. All of the
buildings are separated with a pedestrian oriented landscape corridor. The buildings are
multi-colored concrete tilt up buildings. The proposed paint scheme has a subtle look, which is
strikingly contrasted with blue reflective glazing. The buildings are rectangular shaped with
well-defined main entries. Staff is very disappointed in the amount of the second primary material
(ledge stone)'that has been proposed. The applicant has been informed that a substantial amount
of ledge stone will need to be added and that the vertical elements will be ideal for the placement of
the stone.
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 amount of ledge stone must be significantly increased. Staff recommends that where the
applicant proposes to paint the buildings with the darker color, ledge stone should be installed
and extended up to the bottom of the frazee.
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2. Staff has instructed the applicant to move Buildings"B"and "C"to front along 4th Street. This
is consistent with professional office developments along Milliken Avenue, Haven Avenue,the
other recent development projects that are under construction along 4th Street, and the
Mercury Insurance building on Foothill Boulevard. The applicant relocated some of the
frontage parking spaces between the buildings and 4th Street, but the remaining parking
spaces are not in concert with the direction from staff, and other similar like developments.
3. The landscape pedestrian corridor is lacking amenities. A unique art piece or similar feature
should be installed in front of all of the main entries instead of a centralized planter with a tree.
More use of trellises can be incorporated in the corridor. More illuminated bollards are needed
to enhance and direct pedestrians to all of the primary entries of the buildings.
4. The centralized access into the site off of 4th Street conflicts with the first proposed fire lane
between Parcels 3 and 8. The fire access across the drive aisle should align, instead of the
tight radius. The alignment will also improve the on-site traffic flow.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the-
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Call out and provide the material samples and color schemes of the decorative paving.
2. Extend the enhanced accent paving along the entire length of the flanking landscape planters.
• 3. Trelliswork should be installed over all pedestrian pathways that bisect landscape planters.
4. ' Detail needs to be provided for the outdoor employee eating area and trelliswork must be
provided over the entire eating area.
5. No exterior downspouts are to be visible from the public right-of-way and project site.
6. Distribute bicycle storage racks throughout the project by providing separate racks for all of the
buildings.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Paint roll-up doors to match the building elevations.
2. Double stripe parking spaces per City standards.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the above-mentioned
comments.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Doug Fenn
• The applicant presented revised plans and a text explanation of how they addressed all staff
recommendations. The Committee recommended approval, including expended decorative paving
at the 4th Street entry.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
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November 1, 2005
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitte ,
Dan Coleman
Acting Secretary
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