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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/08/15 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 15, 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: Lou Munoz Richard Fletcher Rich Macias CONSENT CALENDAR (All consent items heard at 7 p.m.) (Emily/Willie) MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL,USE PERMIT DRC2004-01128 - FRANK AN - A request to develop a commercial center on 7.74 gross acres of land, consisting of ten freestanding restaurant buildings and one retail building totaling 51,200 square feet within the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4), located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 600 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0227-221-03, 07, 22, 23, 24. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16767. (Jennifer/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18190 — STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide three parcels on 6.55 acres of land to complete an existing tract map that was previously recorded (SUBTT16648), located on Heather Street, east of Dakota Avenue - APN: 1076-331-02. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption — Existing Facilities). 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. (Doug/Mark) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00005 - WILLIAM FOX GROUP — A request to construct 4 industrial buildings on 2.2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located on the west side of Hyssop Drive, north of 6th Street. File: SUBTPM17836 - APN: 0229-271-31, 32, and 37. DRC ACTION AGENDA August 15, 2006 Page 2 7:30 p.m. (Larry/Shelley) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND MASTER PLAN DRC2005-00361 — FILIPPI WINERY - PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A proposal to develop a master plan and development agreement to guide the development of the 14-acre Filippi Winery site at 12467 Base Line Road —APN: 227-161-10 and 1089-581-04. 7:50 p.m. (Mike D/Joe) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00825 — INVESTWEST GROUP LLC — A request to construct a single-story 5,600 square foot, retail building on .73 acre of land within the Route 66 Outparcels area of the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Center in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan, located at 8048 Victoria Gardens Lane—APN: 0227-464-40. 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 8:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Emily Cameron August 15, 2006 MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01 1 28 - FRANK AN - A request to develop a commercial center on 7.74 gross acres of land, consisting of ten freestanding restaurant buildings and one retail building totaling 51,200 square feet within the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4), located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, approximately 600 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0227-221-03, 07,22,23,24. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16767. Design Parameters: The project was originally approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 2005, for all ten freestanding restaurant buildings and one retail building, totaling 51,200 square feet. Originally, the Conditional Use Permit allowed only sit-down restaurants and met the minimum requirements for parking. The applicant originally agreed not to provide any type of fast-food use because of the minimal parking provided. Since the approval, the applicant has spoken to several tenants that would like to locate a retail shop on the east side of the project (Building Q. The applicant is proposing to connect Building. K and L with one wall. The applicant also has a tenant who would like to open an ice cream/coffee shop along Foothill Boulevard (Building C,) which would require a modification to the Conditional Use Permit to allow a fast-food type use in this building only. The parking has been modified at a minimum to provide the additional three parking spaces required. All other buildings are proposed as approved at the last Planning Commission hearing. 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 applicant has worked diligently with staff to resolve 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. If any increase in square footage is added to any building/restaurant or retail shop, the project shall be brought back to the Design Review Committee/ Planning Commission for review and approval, subject to additional conditions. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. If the applicant plans to modify other shops or restaurants in this project, an additional modification to the original Conditional Use Permit will be required. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2004-01 1 28 — FRANK AN August 15, 2006 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Emily Cameron The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Jennifer Fechner August 15, 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18190 — STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT - A request to subdivide three parcels on 6.55 acres of land to complete an existing tract map that was previously recorded (SUBTT16648), located on Heather Street, east of Dakota Avenue - APN: 1076-331-02. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption — Existing Facilities). Design Parameters: The project site is located on Heather Street, east of Dakota Avenue, and west of Valinda Avenue. The site was approved on April 28, 2004, to subdivide 7.77 acres of land into 8 lots, consisting of one private storage center (Aim All Storage) and seven single-family homes. Tract Map SUBTT16648 was officially recorded on June 24, 2005. On April 27, 2005, DRC2004-01 1 1 7 was approved for the construction of seven single-family homes. During the construction of these homes, an inconsistency was discovered between the location of the block walls and the recorded property lines. A lot line adjustment (SUBLLA632) was filed for Lots 2 through 5, however, additional lots required property line adjustments. The Subdivision Map Act states that a lot line adjustment can only be filed and recorded for up to four lots. The remaining lots that require property line adjustments must be processed through a new tract or parcel map. The applicant proposes moving the east and west property lines of Parcels 1, 2,.and 3 to be consistent with the block walls that were constructed for the previously approved single-family homes. These property line adjustments maintain the required side yard setbacks and do not substantially change the dimensions or overall square footage of the lots affected. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. There are no Major Issues. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Jennifer Fechner The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Doug Fenn August 15, 2006 DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00005 - WILLIAM FOX GROUP — A request to construct 4 industrial buildings on 2.2 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 14), located on the west side of Hyssop Drive, north of 6th Street. Related file: SUBTPM17836 - APN: 0229 271 31, 32, and 37. Design Parameters: The property is bound to the west by the 1-15 freeway and to the east by a Southern California Edison utility corridor. The site is mostly vacant and is dominated by short grasses and shrubs. At the north end of the project site, is a vacant parcel which has been approved for a similar industrial project. The zoning of the property to the north, south and east is General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 14. The subject property is generally level with a subtle slope from the north to the south side of the property. Primary access will be via Hyssop Drive. Employee parking, comprised of 74 stalls, will be generally located at the south and north sides of the site. All truck parking will be located at the east side of the site. The landscape coverage is 16.5 percent; the minimum requirement is 12 percent for this development district. The architecture of the proposed building is generally consistent with other industrial buildings located along Interstate 15. Key features include sandblasted 'pop-outs' at equal intervals along the building elevations; articulated office corners; and an enhanced primary entrance defined by spandrel and vision glazing with a cantilevered canopy over the primary entrance. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Site Plan — Revise to provide one truck trailer parking space per truck loading dock door (see sheet A-00 where the applicant proposes a future dock high door without a trailer parking storage space), 2. For buildings "A" and "B" extend the 8-foot high solid screen along the entire length of the trailer parking space. 3. Provide a shade trellis over the employee outdoor eating area. 4. On the north and south sides of the subject site, delete the gravel area and replace with landscape. 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 DRC2006-00005 —WILLIAM FOX GROUP August 15, 2006 Page 2 1. Provide decorative paving at the courtyard/plaza areas. 2. All trash enclosures shall be constructed per the City's design standard for industrial projects. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Incorporate undulating berms along the Hyssop Drive frontage, within the landscape setback and landscape areas. 2. Screen all roof-mounted equipment with parapet walls. 3. Decorative paving shall be provided at the primary vehicular access point on to the site. 4. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the adjacent wall panel. 5. Provide durable street furniture in the outdoor employee eating area, such as tables, chairs, waste receptacles. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and return as a consent calendar item. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Doug Fenn The Committee recommended that the project be redesigned per staff's comments. The Committee also recommended that the landscaping palette be changed to be more creative, eliminate the ivy as ground cover, and incorporate shrubs. Examples of creative landscaping include: • year-round color • avoid over-used plant species, such as ligustrum • layering • accents • focal points DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 P.M. Larry Henderson August 15, 2006 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND MASTER PLAN DRC2005-00361 — FILIPPI WINERY - PITASSI ARCHITECTS - A proposal to develop a master plan and development agreement to guide the development of the 14-acre Filippi Winery site at 12467 Base Line Road — APN: 227-161-10 and 1089-581-04. Design Parameters: The subject winery land/complex is proposed to be developed as a mixed-use project with, restaurants, residential dwellings, and an art gallery as well as, several site and building enhancements. The project area was heavily used during historic times and has been subject to substantial suburban and agricultural development. The site is relatively flat, draining to the south. The site borders a commercial shopping center on the west, residential and commercial across Base Line Road on the north, and residential to the south. Vineyard improvements are significantly highlighted to support the winery and provide a buffer to the residential areas to the east and south. The use of the site is also regulated by a lease agreement that restricts uses to a winery and winery related uses. On December 7, 2005, the City Council held a workshop with the applicant to discuss the master plan. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: There are no major design issues identified. However, it should be noted that the Design Review Committee is reviewing the master plan exhibits, not the actual development agreement, since that document is incomplete, and we are waiting for a re-submittal. 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 neighborhood meeting is required and is scheduled for August 8, 2006, at the winery. Staff will report orally on this at the DRC meeting. 2. Staff had requested that the applicant address the land use conflict of the winery loading areas and artist work/live lofts. The applicant's response was, "The activity which will take place along the loading area at the southern edge of the building of the winery, will be intermittent, and the units which derive access from the drive aisle adjacent to the loading area, do not "front" on this drive aisle space. We believe that the physical separation and the landscaping along the southern edge of the drive aisle will mitigate activity occurring in the loading area." 3. Cross-Section D-D and E-E do not indicate how the existing windows will be accommodated. See attached for pictures and cross comparison. 4. Plans for the artist work/live lofts patio or balcony areas for a typical area needs to be provided. DRC ACTIONA GENDA DRC2005-00361 — FILLIPI WINERY— PITASSI ARCHITECTS August 15, 2006 Page 2 5. The applicant wishes to provide.a sign master plan at a later time. The DRC should provide direction as to whether this is acceptable and at what time the requirement should be conditioned to occur. Policy Issues: There are no major policy issues identified. Artist work/live lofts must be carefully described. An incompatibility issue may arise in the complex of the neighborhood if not defined explicitly. This policy area is being developed as part of the development agreement and community plan amendment application process. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee provide direction to staff and the applicant on the issues outlined and any other issues that may be identified during the consideration of this application. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Larry Henderson The Committee recommended approval; however, encouraged that the landscape plant palette be more creative, such as: • year-round color • avoid over-used plant species, such as ligustrum • layering • accents • focal points DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Mike Diaz August 15, 2006 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00825 — INVESTWEST GROUP LLC — A request to construct a single-story 5,600 square foot, retail building on .73 acre of land within the Route 66 Outparcels area of the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Center in the Mixed Use District of the Victoria Community Plan, located at 8048 Victoria Gardens Lane—APN: 0227-464-40. Design Parameters: The subject project is located within the Route 66 area of the Victoria Gardens Master Plan. All interior roadways, parking areas, and perimeter landscaping within the Route 66 area was previously installed by Forest City. Projects within the Route 66 area are required to reflect the architectural styles (e.g., Mission, Craftsman, Art Deco/Streamline Moderne, and Adobe/Pueblo) that were indicative of the historic roadside retail buildings found on U.S. Route 66. The projects within the Route 66 area are subject to final approval by the Planning Director following a review and approval of the project design by the Design Review Committee (DRC). Project Description and Architectural Design: Designed in the Art Moderne style, the proposed building has a combination of smooth lines and curves, flat surfaces, and little ornament. The building is reminiscent of a small town municipal building of the 1930s, such as a city library or police department. The exterior design features include a recessed front entry (east side of the building), steel canopy above all windows, storefront window glazing/doors, and roll-up garage doors for the north and south elevations, custom designed to match the storefront windows. The primary exterior material will be plaster painted in a dark tone at the base of the building, with the remaining portion of the building being a lighter tone brown gray color. Decorative exterior light fixtures are proposed around the building between the window and door openings. Signs are shown to depict locations of future signs. Landscaping will be added to all sides of the building to supplement that which exists on the perimeter of the site. Three Pear (Pyrus calleryana) trees (along with new shrubs and groundcovers) will be added across the west side of the building. Twenty-three (23) parking spaces are required; the site provides 29 on-site parking spaces, including 2 for disabled persons. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: None. Staff finds the overall design of the proposed building to be appropriate and in keeping with the desired goal for the Route 66 area. Secondary Issues: However, staff .believes the project could be further enhanced with the following changes: 1. Provide catalog cuts for the exterior light fixtures and details for roll-up garage doors. 2. Provide a color board for the project and presentation to the Design Review Committee. Code Issues: The following items are a matter of City Ordinance and shall be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from direct view from the street by the parapet wall of the building. DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2005-00825— INVESTWEST GROUP LLC August 15, 2006 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: McPhail, Stewart, Coleman Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The applicant presented paint color samples. The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS August 15, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:0 m. e ecttully su mitte , Dan Cc eman Principal Planner