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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY JUNE 6, 2006 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 Lou Munoz
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:00 p.m.
(Tabe/Mark) TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16009 - RKW
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - The subdivision of 4.86 acres of land into four parcels
in the General Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner and
southwest corner of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue - APN: 0229-263-05 and
0229-283-04 and 05. On May 14, 2003, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by
the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16009; the Time Extension does
not raise or create any new environmental impacts not already considered in the
previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration.
7:10 p.m.
(Emily/Willie) ENVIROMENTAL ASSESMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17663
SERGIO MARTINEZ - A request to subdivide one .396-acre residential lot into 2 lots in
the Low Residential District, located at 7912 Archibald Avenue - APN: 0208-131-84. This
project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
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.
(Mike S./Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17343 -
JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 2.99 acres into 4 parcels in
the Very Low Residential -District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), with Equestrian
Overlay District, located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court,
about 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Variance
DRC2005-00443. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
VARIANCE DRC2005-00443 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to reduce the
minimum lot depth standard to less than 200 feet in the Very Low Residential District
(.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side Wilson Avenue, west of
Sycamore Court, approximately 600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28:
Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17343.
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7:40 p.m.
(Louis/Vicki) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00284 - CECIL CARNEY - A request to demolish
an existing 6,188 square foot "Jack's Family Restaurant" building and replace with a new
11,742 square foot retail building located at 8678 19th Street - APN: 0201-811-56. This
project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
8:00 P.M.
(Mike D./Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00283 - CYPRESS EQUITIES FOR JARED THE
GALLERIA OF JEWELRY - A request to construct a single-story, 6,000 square foot retail
jewelry shop on Parcel 14 of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15716-2 within the Route 66
area of the Victoria Gardens Master Plan in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria
Community Plan, located at 12430 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0227-464-052. This action
is within the scope of the project reviewed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02,,
Victoria Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15716.
Said EIR was certified by the City Council on February 20,- 2002, and no additional
environmental review for the discretionary actions mentioned in this notice is required
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
8:20 p.m.
(Donald/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17594 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide 8.21 acres of land into
6 parcels for commercial purposes in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4),
within the Foothill Boulevard Districts, located at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-152-18 and 31. Related files:
Preliminary Review DRC2004-00874, Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-00365, General
Plan Amendment DRC2005-01000, Development District Amendment DRC2005-01002,
Development Code Amendment DRC2005-01003, General Plan Amendment
DRC2005-01006, and Variance DRC2005-01124. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2005-00365 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The development of master plan
for an office and commercial center consisting of a 112-room hotel, two restaurant pad
buildings totaling 10,893 square feet, a two-story office and retail building totaling 46,000
square feet, a bank and office building totaling 6,583 square feet and gas station with a
convenience store and food court totaling 8,189 square feet on 8.21 acres of land in the
Community Commercial District (Subarea 4), within the Foothill Boulevard Districts,
located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue -
APN: 0227152-18 and 31. Related files: Preliminary Review DRC2004-00874,
Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17594, General Plan Amendment DRC2005-01000,
Development District Amendment DRC2005-01002, Development Code Amendment
DRC2005-01003, General Plan Amendment DRC2005-01006, and Variance DRC2005-
01124. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
for consideration.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag June 6, 2006
TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16009 - RKW DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION - The subdivision of 4.86 acres of land into four parcels in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 13), located at the southeast corner and southwest corner of
6`" Street and Charles Smith Avenue - APN: 0229-263-05 and 0229-283-04 and 05. On
May 14, 2003, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16009; the Time Extension does not raise or create any new
environmental impacts not already considered in the previously approved Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
Background: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTM16009 was approved on May 14, 2003, for a period
of three years. The applicant reports that they are unable to finish the required site
improvements necessary to complete the final map process before the three year deadline.
They are currently working with the City Engineering Department in order to get permits for the
site improvements and believe that they can finish all the required improvements within the next
year. The City's subdivision ordinance allows the Planning Commission to grant time
extensions in 12-month increments for up to 5 years (a maximum of 8 years from the original
approval date), which is the maximum allowed under the State Subdivision Map Act.
Design Parameters: The project site is located on three vacant parcels at the southeast and
southwest corners of 6th Street and Charles Smith Avenue. One parcel is located on the west
side of Charles Smith Avenue, and two parcels are located on the east side of the street. The
applicant proposes subdividing the two parcels on the east site into three parcels. There are
vacant lots to the north and west of the project site which were previously used for agriculture
purposes, with remnants of grape vines remaining on-site. The lots south of the site are
developed with industrial buildings. Interstate 15 Freeway borders the eastern side of the
project site, passing in a north to south direction. The properties surrounding the project site are
all zoned General Industrial. The approved project, "The Vineyards West," will consist of four
industrial buildings ranging in size from 8,317 to 17,537 square feet.
The previously approved Parcel Map (see attached) and the parcels created comply with all
current applicable development standards. Additionally, the project should not create any
conflicts with the existing land uses in the surrounding area and should remain consistent with
the General Plan land use designation for the surrounding area.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the
proposed one year Time Extension for the previously approved Parcel Map as submitted to the
Planning Commission.
Attachment
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Emily Cameron June 6, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17663 - Sergio
Martinez - A request to subdivide one .396-acre residential lot into 2 lots in the Low Residential
District, located at 7912 Archibald Avenue — APN: 0208-131-84. This project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
the State CEQA guidelines Section 15301.
Design Parameters: The property is located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, at the
terminus of Effen Street. The dimensions of the existing parcel are approximately 120 feet by
134 feet square in configuration. Lot 1 will be a flag lot and take access off of Effen Street. Lot
2 is proposed as a rectangular lot, which currently has access off of Effen Street. Currently, one
residence exists, which will remain on the property. The existing carport and garage are
proposed to be relocated if possible. If this is not feasible, the developer will demo the structure
and replace it.
The drive apron on Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be removed. Lot 1 will have a driveway access from the
flag portion of the lot out onto Effen Street. Lot 2 will be relocating a drive approach off of Effen
Street as well. A 6-foot high block wall will be constructed on Lot 2 abutting Archibald Avenue.
All walls shall be decorative in material and be similar to the tan slumpstone wall on the west
property line.
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.
There are no major outstanding issues. The applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve
any issues.
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 decorative wall shall be provided at the ultimate Archibald Avenue right-of-way line on
the east side of both lots. The wall should include materials that match the surrounding
area (i.e., slumpstone) with a trim cap. The area between the existing sidewalk and the
required perimeter wall shall be landscaped per the City's Beautification Plan. The
landscape easement shall be dedicated to the City for landscape purposes.
2. If the garage on Lot 2 must be demolished, the developer shall construct a new two—car
garage within 6 months of the demolition.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
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1. If constructed, all exterior materials of the garage shall be consistent with the existing
home on Lot 2.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee approve the request for the
subdivision of one lot into two residential lots.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Emily Cameron
The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Mike Smith June 6, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17343 - JONES
COVEY GROUP - A request to subdivide a parcel of 2.99 acres into 4 parcels in the Very Low
Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre), with Equestrian Overlay District, located on
the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, about 600 feet west of Haven
Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Variance DRC2005-00443. Staff has prepared a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
VARIANCE DRC2005-00443 - JONES COVEY GROUP - A request to reduce the minimum lot
depth standard to less than 200 feet in the Very Low Residential District (.1 to 2 dwelling units
per acre), located on the south side Wilson Avenue, west of Sycamore Court, approximately
600 feet west of Haven Avenue - APN: 0201-182-28. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM17343.
Planner will give oral presentation at the meeting. Plans will be available at the meeting.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Revised plans were presented with an off-set cul-de-sac and relocated corrals. The Committee
recommended approval subject to a condition for the developer to make a good faith effort to
acquire horse access from Lot 1 across Lot 6 of the adjoining tract.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Louis LeBlanc June 6, 2006
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00284 - CECIL CARNEY - A request to demolish an
existing 6,188 square foot "Jack's Family Restaurant" building and replace with a new 11,742
square foot retail building, located at 8678 19th Street - APN: 0201-811-56. This project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Design Parameters: The project site is located on the northwest corner of 19th Street and
Carnelian Avenue within the Rancho Shopping Plaza. The building being demolished was
originally a "Bob's Big Boy" restaurant. The surrounding properties are developed. The new
elevations of the proposed building follow the City's Design Guidelines and the associated
Development Standards. The elevations are complimentary to, and an enhancement of, the
architecture of the existing shopping center. The elevations feature articulation, both
horizontally and vertically, on all four sides, stone veneer accents, heavy timber trellis details,
tile inlay accents, and plaster walls and cornices. The applicant has provided additional
landscaping to bring the current site up to current minimum Code requirements. The applicant
has also demonstrated that there is sufficient parking on-site for the proposed uses.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Maior Issues: None - The applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve all major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. All rooftop equipment shall be completely screened. There may be tenant suites where
screening of roof-mounted equipment is difficult because of varying heights of roof
parapet. The elevations show a couple of potential HVAC locations that are taller than
some parapets. Although the developer will likely have initial control over placement of
HVAC units, there may be the need for additional units or other equipment, particularly for
restaurant tenants.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Downspouts shall be hidden inside the building walls.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project, with all
major issues resolved, and recommend review and approval by the Planning Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Louis LeBlanc
The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:00 p.m. Mike Diaz June 6, 2006
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00283 - CYPRESS EQUITIES FOR JARED THE
GALLERIA OF JEWELRY - A request to construct a single-story, 6,000 square foot retail
jewelry shop on Parcel 14 of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15716-2 within the Route 66 area
of the Victoria Gardens Master Plan in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan,
located at 12430 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 0227-464-052. This action is within the scope of
the project reviewed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No.
20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria Community Plan
Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15716. Said EIR was certified by the
City Council on February 20, 2002, and no additional environmental review for the discretionary
actions mentioned in this notice is required pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
Design Parameters: The proposed commercial building is designed to be the home of a jewelry
business. The building will be located directly east of and adjacent to the Chevron Gas Station
within the Route 66 area of Victoria Gardens. The new building will be setback approximately
5 to 6 feet from the Chevron car wash building, with the area between being secured by
decorative gates. The parcel on which the building will be built contains 50 parking spaces
(21 spaces adjacent to the proposed building) to be used by both the jewelry store and adjoining
parcels/uses. New building projects, including signs, within Victoria Gardens are subject to final
approval by the City Planner upon review and approval of the project design by the Design
Review Committee.
Protect Description and Architectural Design: The proposed single-story building is
approximately 5,900 square feet in size, with its main entry facing to the east. The design of the
building is based on the geometric styling characteristics of the Art Deco style. Design
motifs/elements employed in this design are a combination of vertical projections above the roof
and articulated wall planes, recessed window and door openings, and tile accents at the top,
base, and around the windows. A large metal louvered canopy is proposed for the east
elevation to accentuate the front entry. Two smaller canopies are used at the center of the
north and south sides of the building over proposed square windows. The "square" window on
the north elevation will feature a mural on a wall approximately 24 inches behind the glass. The
remaining windows around the building will be accented with fabric awnings. Five decorative
bollards will be placed on the east side of the building for security purposes to prevent vehicle
"smash and grab."
The exterior building materials for the building include plaster and ceramic tile. The exterior
colors are burgundy (tiles and fabric awning), gray (window/door frames, canopy, and plaster),
black (tile), and two tones of white (plaster). The signs for the business will be mounted on
curved metal bands accompanied by an illuminated stylized diamond shape mounted on the
vertical element of the wall behind the sign letters. Finally, accent foundation plantings are
proposed for three sides of the building and include Fountain Grass, Juniper, Lavender,
Ceanothous, etc.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
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Major Issues: None. The proposed building has been well designed and features high quality
materials and finishes. Staff believes the new building will be complementary to buildings in the
Route 66 area.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this project.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Mike Diaz
The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:20 p.m. Donald Granger June 6, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17594 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide 8.21 acres of land into 6 parcels for
commercial purposes in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4), within the Foothill
Boulevard Districts, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue
- APN: 0227-152-18 and 31. Related Files: Preliminary Review DRC2004-00874, Conditional
Use Permit DRC2005-00365, General Plan Amendment DRC2005-01000, Development District
Amendment DRC2005-01002, Development Code Amendment DRC2005-01003, General Plan
Amendment DRC2005-01006, and Variance DRC2005-01124. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-00365 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - The development of a master plan for an office and
commercial center consisting of a 112-room hotel, two restaurant pad buildings totaling
10,893 square feet, a two-story office and retail building totaling 46,000 square feet, a bank and
office building totaling 6,583 square feet, and a gas station with a convenience store and food
court totaling 8,189 square feet on 8.21 acres of land in the Community Commercial District
(Subarea 4), within the Foothill Boulevard Districts, located at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-152-18 and 31. Related Files: Preliminary
Review DRC2004-00874, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17594, General Plan Amendment
DRC2005-01000, Development District Amendment DRC2005-01002, Development Code
Amendment DRC2005-01003, General Plan Amendment DRC2005-01006 and Variance
DRC2005-01124. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
Background: On May 10, 2006, the Planning staff met with the applicant to discuss the Design
Review Committee (DRC) Comments outlined in the May 16, 2006, agenda. At that meeting,
the applicant requested clarification on staff's comments and requested feedback on the
proposed architectural modifications. As a result of that meeting, some of staff's comments
outlined in the May 16, 2006, DRC comments have either been modified or omitted. The
applicant's responses to the remaining issues are indicated at the end of the comments in bold
type. At the end of the meeting, the applicant requested a time extension in order to allow the
project architect sufficient time to make revisions and to consult with the Sheraton Hotel
representatives. At the request of the applicant, the project was rescheduled for the
June 6, 2006, DRC meeting.
Design Parameters: The proposed project, with its mix of hotel, office, retail, and restaurants,
will have an exciting synergy consistent with the intent of the activity center designation. The
project site is located at the northeast corner of Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The
site is rectangular in shape and is comprised of two parcels. It is vacant with sparse vegetation
and weeds covering the majority of the site and has evidence of discing for weed abatement
purposes. To the north, is a single-family neighborhood; to the east is an Edison Power Line
Corridor; to the south, across Foothill Boulevard, is vacant land and the Aggazzotti home,
formerly a winery and designated Historic Point of Interest; and to the west, across Rochester
Avenue, are the Spaghetti Factory, Home Depot, and other retail uses. A signalized
intersection is proposed near the southeast corner of the project. The signalized intersection
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will provide a median break on Foothill Boulevard and coordinated access between the
proposed project and future development at the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Rochester Avenue.
The northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue is identified as an activity
center and requires enhanced paving, plaza areas, and Route 66 icons. The applicant has
designed the gas station and convenience store to include a plaza with decorative hardscape,
multiple wood trellis structures, and a Route 66 icon located in the rotunda. The project
includes a Route 66 themed-water feature with a wood overhead trellis to be located between
two restaurants with visibility from Foothill Boulevard. Consistent with the Foothill Boulevard
Architectural Concepts, all six buildings have made efforts to mimic winery-inspired buildings,
making use of wood rafters, wood trellis features, stacked stone, and tower elements.
In order to be sensitive to the existing single-family neighborhood to the north, the project
utilizes several site planning techniques that will minimize the impact of the proposed project. A
15-foot deep landscape buffer is located along the north property line with an 8-foot high wall at
the top of the slope in order to provide adequate privacy and sound attenuation. The project
has been designed with office uses plotted closest to the residential uses, thereby providing an
additional buffer with a use that has hours of operation that will not negatively impact the
single-family dwelling units north of the project site. The four-story,hotel building has been
oriented on a north to south axis so that no guest rooms face the single-family dwellings to the
north. All buildings that are closest to the residential neighborhood have extra deep setbacks in
order to provide the maximum amount of buffering.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Design Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project. As noted above, the project site is located along Foothill Boulevard, the
City's primary commercial corridor. The building architecture, site planning, and landscaping
must be of the highest quality and sophistication. To meet this goal, staff recommends the
following enhancements:
1. Site Plan - The challenge of fitting so many different uses and buildings into the site has
not been accomplished, and, in some locations, appears overbuilt as discussed below:
a. Circulation is awkward around the entrance of the hotel because of the east to west
drive aisle being too close to Foothill Boulevard. Firstly, the easterly Foothill
Boulevard entry is an awkward T-intersection with only enough stacking distance for
one car waiting to egress. To address this, the Site Plan proposes signs and
pavement markings telling the drivers to "Keep Clear" of the on-site T-intersection;
however, it is doubtful that drivers will heed such warnings. Secondly, a similar
problem is evident at the middle Foothill Boulevard entry. Normally, a 75-foot
stacking distance is recommended with no parking and no intersections. All on-site
circulation must eliminate or minimize conflicting vehicle movements. Applicant
response: The applicant has designed the circulation around the signal
location. This signal location was mutually agreed to by the applicant and the
Traffic Engineer. Staff requested that the applicant's traffic engineer indicate the
total vehicle trips (ingress/egress) using this driveway.
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b. The bank parking lot is a dead-end that will create circulation problems and
congestion, particularly if an exterior ATM machine is provided. Staff recommends
changing to a one-story building and re-orienting north to south along Rochester
Avenue to provide opportunity to redesign the parking lot. Applicant response:
This building will most likely be an office building, resulting in the elimination
of the ATM machine, vehicle congestion, and circulation conflicts that are
typically associated with banks. Staff agrees if the building is office use.
C. The entrance at Rochester Avenue should be treated as a major entry by widening
the entire length of the drive to 35 feet. Also, the landscape planter on the south
side of the drive aisle should be increased in depth (10 feet wide) to allow for
additional landscape material at the entry point. Applicant response: The
architect will study the Site Plan to see if the landscape planter on the south
side of the drive can be widened and additional plant material added.
d. The trash enclosure at the end of the drive aisle off Rochester Avenue should be
deleted because it is not needed (all buildings already have their own). Applicant
response: Trash enclosure will be deleted.
e. The ADA accessible ramp in the activity center should be constructed with stacked
stone because of its prominent location in the activity center, high visibility from
Foothill Boulevard, and in order to complement the gas station and convenience
store building. Applicant response: Applicant agreed to add stacked stone.
f. Strong consideration should be given to create a better system of enhanced
pavement that presents a logical, unified design theme. Multiple decorative
pavement patterns and fragmented areas that have no strong, logical connection
should be avoided. Consider using enhanced paving for the entire drive aisles, not
just at the project entry points. This comment was modified to only require a
sidewalk connection to Rochester Avenue.
g. The project has some offset drive aisles at four-way intersections that should be
aligned at right angles for optimum safety and circulation. The five drive aisles east
to west near the gas station and convenience store and two-story office should be
redesigned to either line up squarely or be substantially offset. Applicant
response: The project circulation has been laid out utilizing traffic calming
techniques.
h. Provide a logical and functional pathway for deliveries to restaurant kitchens. For
example, the kitchen service door of the 4,277 square foot restaurant exits into the
customer parking lot and is at the opposite end of the building from the trash
enclosure. Applicant response: These restaurants are spec buildings only.
During the plan check process, the Floor Plan will be adjusted in compliance
with this comment.
2. Architecture:
a. Gas Station and Convenience Store Building: 1) All elevations should be modified to
include recesses and projections that create a minimum of 18 to 24 inches of
horizontal movement in the footprint. 2) All half columns on all elevations should be
modified to full columns that will provide greater richness, relief, and shadow. All
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columns should be modified to be plotted away from the building wall plane in order
to create relief opportunities for architectural projections. 3) At the north, south, east,
and west elevations, at the primary towers, the recessed stucco archway should be
redesigned to include a decorative scoring pattern with a trellis feature and vine
plantings. 4) Consideration should also be given to adding mural and accent
elements that reflect a winery theme. 5) Eliminate a majority of wall signs. The
convenience store and food court should each have no more than three wall signs',
excluding gas pricing signs. 6) Relocate the gas price sign from the right side of the
north elevation because it is not visible from public streets (the view is blocked by
the trash enclosure and bus shelter). 7) Delete the gas pricing signs from the left
side of the north elevation and the right side of the east elevation; they exceed the
number allowed by the Sign Ordinance and are not visible from public streets.
Applicant response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will
present revised plans in response to this comment.
b. Bank and Office Building: 1) Redesign as a one-story building and re-orient (see
Site Plan issues above). 2) All elevations on the bank and office building should be
substantially redesigned in order to authentically capture and convey winery-inspired
architecture. The fenestration patterns and forms, roof plane, accent elements,
cornices, and exterior design should be redesigned. Staff suggests using the
buildings at Henry's Marketplace, located at the southeast corner of Base Line Road
and Day Creek Boulevard, as inspiration. 3) Resolve the inconsistencies between
the elevations and floor plans. For example, the west elevation shows four windows;
however, none are shown on the floor plans. 4) Provide materials/colors for awnings
over the 1st floor windows on the north and south elevations. 4) If for bank use,
indicate where the vault will be located and whether certain windows will be deleted.
5) Show sign locations. Applicant Response: At the June 6, 2006, Design
Review meeting, the applicant will present revised plans in response to this
comment.
C. Two Restaurant Buildings: 1) All elevations should be modified to include recesses
and projections that create a minimum of 18 to 24 inches of horizontal movement in
the footprint. 2) All half columns on all elevations should be modified to full columns
that will provide relief and shadow. All columns should be modified to be plotted
away from the building wall plane in order to create relief opportunities for
architectural projections. 3) Consideration should also be given to adding murals
that reflect a winery theme. 4) Show the sign locations. 5) Show the exterior
mechanical/electrical access doors. Applicant response: At the June 6, 2006,
DRC meeting, the applicant will present revised plans in response to this
comment.
d. Two-Story Office and Commercial Building: 1) All elevations on this building should
be substantially redesigned in order to authentically capture and convey
winery-inspired architecture. The fenestration patterns and forms and other exterior
elements, such as the gable and cornice roof design at the center of the building,
Wall signs limited to one per building face, a maximum of three per business.
z Gas pricing signs limited to one wall sign per street frontage, maximum two, plus one monument per
street frontage, maximum two per station. A combination of wall and monument signs may be used,
but not more than three total signs.
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should be redesigned. The gable roof element at the center of the building should
be strengthened and the mid-level cornices removed. Consideration should also be
given to adding accent elements that reflect a winery theme. Staff suggests using
the buildings at Henry's Marketplace, located at the southeast corner of Base Line
Road and Day Creek Boulevard, as inspiration. 2) The main tower element on the
south elevation is too tall for this two-story building (at 55 feet, it is taller than the
highest element on the four-story hotel). 3) Add tile roof along the entire north
elevation instead of flat parapet. 4) Replace the square arches with curved arches
on the west and east elevations. 5) Resolve inconsistencies between the elevations
and floor plans. For example, the 2nd floor windows of the north elevation do not
seem feasible based upon restroom locations. 6) Show the sign locations.
Applicant Response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will
present revised plans in response to this comment.
e. Hotel Building: 1) The east elevation lacks sufficient articulation. This elevation will
be very prominent from Foothill Boulevard; hence, requires special attention.
2) Stacked stone should be extended up the second floor on all elevations.
Applicant response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will
present revised plans in response to this comment.
3. Landscaping:
a. Provide a more creative landscape palette. Applicant response: At the
June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will present revised Landscape Plans
in response to this comment.
b. Route 66 Rochester Avenue activity center — Provide and clearly show on the Site
and Landscape Plans, the required missing elements per the Visual Improvement
Plan (see attached exhibits): 1) Repave the intersection and crosswalks with "Street
Print" accent paving material. 2) Add three Route 66 icons in the parkway. 3) Add
special artwork or district identification at the corner. Applicant response: At the
June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will present revised plans in
response to this comment.
C. Route 66 Suburban Parkway Enhancement Area (near the middle driveway) —
Provide and clearly show on the Site and Landscape Plans, the required missing
elements per the Visual Improvement Plan (see attached exhibits): 1) Repave the
street with "Street Print" accent paving material and a Route 66 logo imprinted into
the pavement surface. 2) Install post and cable barrier behind the curb. 3) Add
special artwork/icon both in the parkway and median. 4) Add mosaic murals or state
decal tile-work inlays. Revise the sidewalk design to match the Visual Improvement
Plan standards. Applicant response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the
applicant will present revised plans in response to this comment.
d. Gas Station and Convenience Store Building: Add landscape material, such as tree
wells and planter pockets, in the decorative pavement at the plaza. Applicant
Response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will present
revised plans in response to this comment.
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e. Bank and Office Building: The landscape planter along the south elevation between
the wall plane and the sidewalk should be increased to 10 feet in width in order to
allow for additional landscape material along the entry drive aisle of the project.
Applicant response: At the June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will
present revised plans in response to this comment.
f. Bank and Office Building: Add a landscape planter (minimum 5 feet wide) at the east
elevation between the wall plane and the sidewalk. Applicant response: At the
June 6, 2006, DRC meeting, the applicant will present revised plans in
response to this comment.
g. Restaurant Building: At the south elevations on both restaurant buildings, the depth
of the landscape planters should be increased in order to allow for trees. For the
restaurant building closest to the hotel, the landscape setback area south of the
building should be revised to include additional plant material. This comment was
modified to only request trees at the north elevation of the restaurant building
closest to the hotel. The applicant agreed to this modification.
4. Lighting Plan: Revise the proposed light fixtures to include proper shielding to prevent
spillage and glare onto adjoining residences. Applicant response: Applicant agreed to
utilize glare shields.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. The project will require review and approval of a Uniform Sign Program.
2. All outdoor furniture (tables, benches, trash receptacles, bollards, etc.) shall be uniform.
Technical Issues: The following items are minimum Development Code requirements, which
must be incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Provide a minimum 24-foot wide, two-way drive-aisle along the east side of the
4,277 square foot restaurant (not 20 feet as shown).
2. Increase the landscape planter to at least 6 feet between the sidewalk along the westerly
Foothill Boulevard entry drive and adjoining parking lot.
3. The landscape planter along each side of the east entry drive aisle closest to
Rochester Avenue off Foothill Boulevard shall be increased to 6 feet in width and include
additional plant material.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the revised plans
presented by the applicant and provide additional input and direction as necessary.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman
Staff Planner: Donald Granger
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At the meeting, the applicant presented revised drawings and/or written solutions that satisfied
the Major Issues. The Committee reviewed the project, was pleased with the revisions made by
the applicant, and indicated that the architecture of the project was headed in the right direction.
The Committee recommended approval of the project, subject to the following conditions and
enhancements listed below:
1. The base at all pilasters should be 18 to 24 inches wide, subject to staff's review and
approval.
2. All columns should be uniform and appropriate to each landscape design feature, and
different styles of columns at the same architectural element (i.e., water feature) should be
avoided.
3. The landscape plant palette should be more creative with a strong theme, such as, a Napa
inspired design. The landscape plant palette should be substantially enhanced with plant
material that provides color, variation, and interest.
4. The colored ribbon gutter in the drive aisles should be eliminated, and the colored
pavement areas should be enhanced to the satisfaction of staff.
5. The fenestration patterns on the 6,500 square foot bank/office building should be modified
to reflect a pattern that compliments the architectural style of the center. The window and
door patterns should be subject to staff's review and approval.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
May 6, 2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 .m.
Re ctfully su mifted
Dan oleman
Acting Secretary