HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/05/01 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY MAY 1, 2007 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Lou Munoz Pam Stewart Michael Diaz
Alternates: Richard Fletcher Rich Macias
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All consent items heard at 7 p.m.)
(Doug/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2007-00076 — WILKUS ARCHITECTS - A request to develop a
6,852 square foot new full service restaurant (including bar) of the previously
approved master planned existing Marriott's Town Place Suites on
7.01 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located on the
northeast corner Milliken Avenue and 4th Street, 11336 4th Street. Related
Files: SUBTPM16282 and DRC2003-00728.
(Doug/Mark) DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-01017 - GEORGE SEITZ - The request to
develop a 28,200 square foot two-story office building within the master
planned Bixby Business Park in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12),
located just south of the southwest corner of 6th Street and
Pittsburgh Avenue - APN: 0229-341-03.
(Michael D./Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2004-01244 - ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to
modify approved color scheme for new church buildings in the Industrial
Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Civic Center Drive,
between Red Oak Avenue and White Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-354-01
and 04.
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.
7:30 p.m.
(Vance/Cam) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2006-00223 - ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC - A
request to change the land use designation for four parcels on Red Hill
Country Club Drive from Open Space to Mixed Use to be consistent with
the Mixed Use land use designation at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Grove Avenue, to add these same four parcels to
Section 2.5.5.4 Western Gateway in the Bear Gulch area, and to
establish a Master Plan Overlay District for this project site on the Land
Use Plan in accordance with Section 111.2.4.1 of the General Plan -
DRC ACTION AGENDA
May 1, 2007
Page 2
APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44 and 45. Related Files: Development
District Amendment DRC2006-00350, Development Code Amendment
DRC2007-00029, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179, and Development
Review DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT - ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC - A request to change the
zoning for four parcels on Red Hill Country Club Drive from Low Residential
(2-4 dwelling units per acre) to Mixed Use to be consistent with the Mixed
Use zoning designation; establish a Master Plan Overlay District for the
project site on the Development District Map in accordance with
Section 17.20.030 of the Development Code, located at the northeast corner
of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue - APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43,
44, and 45. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223,
Development Code Amendment DRC2007-00029, Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT18179, and Development Review DRC2006-00341.
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2007-00029 - ARBORS AT
ROUTE 66, LLC - A request to change the table for the Bear Gulch Mixed-
Use area contained in Development Code Section 17.32.020.C.3 to include
the "Most Case" column found in the General Plan Table III-7 -
APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45. Related Files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2006 00223, Development District Amendment
DRC2006-00350, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179, and Development
Review DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT18179 - ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC - Condominium subdivision of
two lots with office condominiums in two office buildings on Lot 1 and
residential condominiums in 7 Live/Work units, 68 town homes, and
23 single-family residences on Lot 2 at the northeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue in the Mixed Use Zone of Subarea 1 of
the Foothill Boulevard Districts. APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45.
Related Files: General Plan Amendment' DRC2006-00223, Development
District Amendment DRC2006-00350, Development Code Amendment
DRC2007-00029, and Development Review DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2006-00341 - ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC - A master plan for two
2-story office buildings, 7 Live/Work units, 68 town homes, and
23 single-family residences at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Grove Avenue in the Mixed Use Zone of Subarea 1 of the Foothill Boulevard
Districts, including a change in the use combinations and proportions found
in General Plan Table III-7. APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45.
Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223, Development
District Amendment DRC2006 00350, Development Code Amendment
DRC2007-00029, and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
May 1, 2007
Page 3
7:50 p.m.
(Jennifer/Dan J.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00985 - MMI TITAN ON BEHALF
OF VERIZON WIRELESS - A request to construct a 48-foot high wireless
communication facility in the Medium Residential District, located at
6627 Amethyst Avenue (Fire Station #171) - APN: 0202-101-11. 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).
VARIANCE DRC2007-00087 - MMI TITAN ON BEHALF OF VERIZON
WIRELESS - A request to locate a 48-foot high single carrier major
wireless communication facility within 300 feet of residential and within
100 feet of another major wireless communication facility in the Medium
Residential District, located at 6627 Amethyst Avenue (Fire Station #171)
- APN: 0202-101-11.
8:10 p.m.
(Donald/Dan J.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00510 - CASH AND
ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS - A request to replace the existing Pacific
Coast Recycling automobile shredding and ferrous metal recycling plant
with updated equipment on approximately 5 acres of land in the Heavy
Industrial District (Subarea 15), located at 8822 Etiwanda Avenue -
APN: 0229-131-15. This project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
City's CEQA Guidelines pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 (Class 1 Exemption - Existing Facilities).
8:30 p.m.
(Michael D./Willie ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT18212 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to
subdivide 6 net acres of land into 82 residential condominium units in
the proposed Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per
acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and
San Carmela Court - APN: 1089-581-01.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2006-00730 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES — Site Plan and
design review for 82 residential condominiums on 6 net acres of land in
the proposed Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre),
located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
San Carmela Court -APN: 1089-581-01.
8:50 p.m.
(Tom/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2006-00633 - RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING - The request to
develop a 166-unit apartment complex on 10.5 acres of land in the
Community Commercial District (the associated GPA and DCA
applications propose the Mixed Use District), located on the north side of
Foothill Boulevard and west side of Center Street - APN: 1077-601-02,
DRC ACTION AGENDA
May 1, 2007
Page 4
03, and 04. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00635,
Development Code Amendment DRC2006-00634, and Tree Removal
Permit DRC2006-00636.
9:10 P.M.
(Tabe/Mark) HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00055 - RUNYAN
ENGINEERING — A proposed two-story 4,753 square foot single-family
residence located within the Very Low residential district on the north
side of Hidden farm Road and west of Haven Avenue -
APN: 1074-121-14.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
CONSENT
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag May 1, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DRC2007-00076
WILKUS ARCHITECTS - A request to develop a 6,852 square foot new full service restaurant
(including bar) of the previously approved master planned existing Marriott's Town Place Suites
on 7.01 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located at the northeast corner
Milliken Avenue and 4th Street, 11336 4th Street. Related Files: SUBTPM16282 and
DRC2003-00728.
Design Parameters: The project is a part of the previously approved master planned
development on a 7.01-acre site, located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and
4th Street. The site is improved with a couple retail buildings and the multiple-story Marriott
Town Place Suites. The site is surrounded by industrial/office/approved hotel(s) (Holiday Inn
Express and Hilton Suites) uses to the north and east. To the west is Milliken Avenue and
4th Street and is developed with mature trees.
The project is an infill project within the Bixby Business Park Master Plan.
The hotel and retail building were richly designed with a modern/traditional theme with an
Adoquin Stone base and vertical element enhancements along with tower elements, substantial
pop outs, key stone details over windows, smooth trowel finish on the fagade, and a four color
paint scheme to add contrast to the buildings.
Staff Comments: The only issue that staff has and believes can be resolved as a
Consent Item is that the proposed project is to reflect the approved architectural materials,
color, and design. The applicant agreed to this in the original design. The comments in the
Design Review report of DRC2003-00728 stated that "the other three restaurant buildings will
have to be designed to reflect the proposed architectural scheme of the project."
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project subject to the
revision of architecturally matching the existing commercial center colors and materials.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
The Committee approved the project as presented. The Committee approved the applicants
request to use natural river rock on the exterior of the building in place of the stone used in the
remainder of the center. The Committee also requested that the exterior neon light be deleted
and that a new design for fences/railing around the building be changed to a style that was more
in keeping with the lodge style architecture of the restaurant building..
CONSENT
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Doug Fenn May 1, 2007
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-01017 - GEORGE SEITZ - The request to develop a
28,200 square foot two-story office building within the master planned Bixby Business Park in the
Industrial Park District (Subarea 12), located just south of the southwest corner of 6th Street and
Pittsburgh Avenue - APN: 0229-341-03.
Design Parameters: The subject site is located south of the southwest corner of 6th Street and
Pittsburgh Avenue. The site is situated in a professional office/industrial corridor of the City;
therefore, it is surrounded by industrial and professional offices. The street frontage of
Pittsburgh Avenue has full street improvements along with mature street trees. The site is
vacant and is not cultivated with a vineyard. The site gently slopes from the north to the south.
The project is proposed to be south of the approved (DRC2004-01166 GEORGE SEITZ)
two-story building that has recently been constructed. The proposed building is oriented to face
Pittsburgh Avenue and will be the same design and architectural style as the previously
approved office building.
Overall, the project has adequate 360-degree architecture with a well-defined "pseudo" building
entry element that fronts 6th Street. There is a subtle interplay along the building fagade that is
primarily a rectangular-shaped building. There is a sandblasted concrete band on all sides of
the building. The building has reflective glazing and uniform colored paint scheme. An
employee outdoor eating area is located at the southwest corner of the building.
Staff Comments:
Staff has no major or secondary issues but does require the following conditions incorporated
with the previously approved professional project to be included in the City Planner approval
letter:
1) A detail of the decorative paving at entrances off Pittsburgh Avenue shall be shown on the
Construction Plans.
2) The landscaping shall be designed consistent with the adopted Master Plan Design
Guidelines for the Bixby Business Park at Rancho Cucamonga.
3) The signs shall be designed consistent with the adopted Master Plan Design Guidelines
for the Bixby Business Park at Rancho Cucamonga.
4) The lighting shall be designed consistent with the adopted Master Plan Design Guidelines
for Bixby Business Park at Rancho Cucamonga.
5) The outdoor employee eating area(s) shall be covered with a decorative trellis shade
structure; a screen wall minimum of 3 feet high should surround the eating area(s), tables,
chairs, and trash receptacles.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-01 01 7—GEORGE SEITZ
May 1, 2007
Page 2
6) All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have a light pointed downwards to avoid glare.
7) All equipment, both ground- and roof-mounted, shall be completely screened and
architecturally compatible with the elevation design from the view of the surrounding
properties and public rights-of-way. The Edison transformer location shall be shown on
the Construction Plans.
8) All downspouts on the building shall be inside walls of the building.
9) The paint scheme shall be in compliance with the approved colors by the Design Review
Committee.
10) The elevations shall be revised consistent with the recommendations of the Design
Review Committee made on July 19, 2005, for DRC2004-01166.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project and to instruct staff
to prepare the City Planner approval letter.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Rina Leung
The Committee approved the project as presented. The Committee found the new building to
be well-designed and consistent with the other buildings in the existing complex.
CONSENT
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Michael Diaz May 1, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244 -
ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH - A request to modify approved color scheme for new
church. buildings in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 7), located on the north side of Civic
Center Drive, between Red Oak Avenue and White Oak Avenue - APN: 0208-354-01 and 04.
ORAL REPORT AND PROPOSED COLORS WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE PLANNER AT
THE MEETING.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Michael Diaz
The Committee continued this item to give the church an opportunity to reconsider their
proposed change of exterior colors for the church facility. The Committee found the proposed
multi-color palette too busy and not appropriate for the size of the facility. Although the
Committee preferred the originally approved three-color paint scheme, they gave the church the
opportunity to return with a second proposal that featured the use of one or two new
complementary accent colors in a manner that was appropriate to the architecture, building size,
and the setting of the church.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. Vance Pomeroy May 1, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00223 -
ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC - A request to change the land use designation for four parcels on
Red Hill Country Club Drive from Open Space to Mixed Use to be consistent with the Mixed Use
land use designation at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue, to add
these same four parcels to Section 2.5.5.4 Western Gateway in the Bear Gulch area, and to
establish a Master Plan Overlay District for this project site on the Land Use Plan in accordance
with Section 111.2.4.1 of the General Plan - APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45. Related
Files: Development District Amendment DRC2006-00350, Development Code Amendment
DRC2007-00029, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179, and Development Review
DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT - ARBORS
AT ROUTE 66 LLC -A request to change the zoning for four parcels on Red Hill Country Club Drive
from Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) to Mixed Use to be consistent with the Mixed Use
zoning designation; establish a Master Plan Overlay District for the project site on the Development
District Map in accordance with Section 17.20.030 of the Development Code, located at the
northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue - APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and
45. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223, Development Code Amendment
DRC2007-00029, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179, and Development Review DRC2006-00341.
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2007-00029 - ARBORS AT ROUTE 66, LLC - A
request to change the table for the Bear Gulch Mixed-Use area contained in Development Code
Section 17.32.020.C.3 to include the "Most Case" column found in the General Plan Table 111-7 -
APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45. Related Files: General Plan Amendment
DRC2006-00223, Development District Amendment DRC2006-00350, Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT18179, and Development Review DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18179 - ARBORS AT
ROUTE 66 LLC - Condominium subdivision of two lots with office condominiums in two office
buildings on Lot 1 and residential condominiums in 7 Live/Work units, 68 town homes, and
23 single-family residences on Lot 2 at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue
in the Mixed Use Zone of Subarea 1 of the Foothill Boulevard Districts. APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41,
43, 44, and 45. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223, Development District
Amendment DRC2006-00350, Development Code Amendment DRC2007-00029, and
Development Review DRC2006-00341.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00341 - ARBORS
AT ROUTE 66 LLC - A master plan for two 2-story office buildings, 7 Live/Work units, 68 town
homes, and 23 single-family residences at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Grove Avenue in the Mixed Use Zone of Subarea 1 of the Foothill Boulevard Districts, including a
change in the use combinations and proportions found in General Plan Table 111-7.
APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45. Related Files: General Plan Amendment
DRC2006-00223, Development District Amendment DRC2006 00350, Development Code
Amendment DRC2007-00029, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179.
Background: The Design Review Committee continued this project from the March 20, 2007,
meeting with the following recommendations:
1. Work on the design of the office building. A more substantial corner treatment that
provides critical visual focus for the entire project site is needed. An increase in the height
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-00233, DRC00350, DRC2007-00029, SUBTT18179, AND DRC2006-00341 —
ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC
May 1, 2007
Page 2
of the corner element may be an important change and allowable under the Master Plan
Overlay review. Also, the architectural cues given by the Magic Lamp and the
Sycamore Inn should be better represented in the design of the building including the color
palette, the use of materials such as wrought iron, and other characteristic features.
2. Provide better exhibits to demonstrate the broad design aspects of the development:
more streetscapes, view line studies (especially as they pertain to the three-story
elements), perspective studies of the town home clusters, etc. .
3. The Committee recognizes that the project exceeds the minimum parking requirements,
but sees a potential parking conflict between the office and the residential portions of the
project with respect to the use of the office parking area by residents. Clear and
enforceable language in the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) for both .
portions should be included to resolve this issue while making allowances for off-hour use
of the office parking area by residents during non-business hours. Bring that language
back for staff and Committee review.
4. The live/work units have some potential to create conflicts with the office uses and the
residential uses. Clear and enforceable language in the CC&Rs is needed to control
these potentially incompatible uses and prevent unacceptable parking problems that may
result. Bring that language back for staff and Committee review.
In addition, the Committee accepted the traffic report conclusions respecting the quantity and
flow of traffic generated by the project. However, the Committee believed that the southbound
Grove Avenue left-turn movements onto the eastbound Foothill Boulevard would benefit from a
signal-controlled left-turn lane.
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 re-designed the office building to incorporate the comments of the
Committee. The center/corner rotunda massing has been emphasized by increasing its
height and providing visual clues that accentuate its verticality including roof stepping,
materials and window shapes. Further increases in the prominence of the corner could be
derived by increasing height, bolder colors and materials, or more intense design features;
these could take the design away from the direction the Committee intended.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. The applicant has worked with staff on the CC&R language to assure residential usage of
the office parking during off hours and the use of the parking lot by the live/work
businesses.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-00233, DRC00350, DRC2007-00029, SUBTT18179, AND DRC2006-00341 —
ARBORS AT ROUTE 66 LLC
May 1, 2007
Page 3
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Vance Pomeroy
The Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning Commission subject to
the following:
1. The applicant should be conditioned to provide studies necessary to determine if a
protected left-turn signal for southbound Grove Avenue onto Foothill Boulevard is required
and install it subject to CalTrans approval, if necessary.
2. The applicant shall provide a thorough and complete computer-generated
three-dimensional "drive-through" of the project showing of the various aspects both on
the inside and the outside, including live/work units, parking areas, office building,
single-family units, multiple-family units,. courtyards, open space, street views, etc. The
moving picture file must be compatible with the City's systems.
3. The office building shall incorporate attractive security measures in the design of any
gates for the office building and the surrounding area.
4. The office building should include significant off-lighting accents. A tasteful and innovative
sign program designed within the design constraints of the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66
Visual Improvement Plan must be an important part of the final design.
0
O c ¢
o CD
Mn a ca
N .6 .6 .0 M C a oo I
w Q Q¢ ¢m U m m¢ m¢ N c Q
D o 00 00 0 6 00 CDC m� E^ o co
O w cov ooc N v vv vv y C)
U o 00 00 Cl 0 00 00 =m >a' o co
N N O N W N c6 co 6 a0 O O N N p
M M O M O O O 2 C71 M
8� En
LL
w N ° •2
m 2 rn N o _—&2 my $N
w U o dU
d c C E
a v : L�C U mL !' o'Z ..
CN
tm
V co o o �'�7 7
r
i
.^- M
c C
w W W J N ZS m
O
L U 2;o m
LL _ N 2
O = h C
a ^� E X00- ° z z opp'O m *CN
O O Off' LL'N CN^.,
W > L N
"1 O
°
e _
a
CD
V p U U _
co M C� U W O C N CO - N o v LO
O O
01 O F^i/1 O a o CO N
F•I O (N
w z
w ~ N
00
A x �-
Q � ~
00
z � •�. 3 U
b b H Ey W a d 3 � co
0 o 7
@ N VO
¢ ¢ o E
¢ o o a in E z z z z_
O N , E
o E 1
m
n'X v E
E
C
H
Q W O N
H 2) 2 2 U vi m to
O �, U z
WU to O (V
A � � LL o 0 0 =v
O v
m
U_ d
w ° CD
J O t m m
O U .S �_ao
N m ¢ ¢ o p = E ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
E Z Z O.� Z z z Z
rL E O
p ON I W X
(D 2 E Mu
0 n E E
a
a�
m m
E; 2 t d o
L m 1- w o
Z ¢ c ° m a�
• O aD � C7 co•o
M cc
-0 n 2
v
O N N- �O N m
N U oo CU V N 42 4 .t... is m
N > O N w C7 � 0 = = N O O
w p m , rnv � m m LL Y a
O E E E 2 'O c cu R 80 E E E U m.22 c 'c x ¢ �° m �O a. c E o
§ o k N
LU
co j I Co / j j
* A @
CD ]/ { @ = Rm « R 4 ®
S = _ . k \
ab% _
)]fƒ
a
-2 S k /
)k2m (Dcn k .
2 - � Ea ` - (DC _
« & < EEkf� \«% - < < < < < <
a )_}k 2< >� % z z z z z z
e_
C-)
(D-0 %�
� . .
LU
§ LL 5
0
k 0 ate /
E
LL.
}\/, < <w » k
Cl)/ 8z teC? z f e ° ^ .
c@ [2
. . ;
3 =
§ . ? -
L `E � k� / » z z z z 2 /
0 co
04 <CN /
$ C? . 4
00 »
$ �
2 7 \
ƒ \ r
\ . .
\{
. k E / / z 2� k o a \ -
0 -< <
a \ /\
0 2/
in
\ k 7 / k k k z » 2 z
LU� ,
0 >
- -
� \
C) / } �
j> co
® 7 & 4 I % k ° r k
§\
<
z \ f / } a ) ® k ) 2 \ £ §
2 ƒ bE ® 0 /. \■ o ■ ( §\ ca
CL G o J a E m- E _ 2
cu K 2 7 2/ ƒ I _ ] § 7
CO '0 ) \ { / ƒ3 33 a Mn 3 j_ _ ■�
_ _- # } # - G a f\ f n / 2 B
16 ® . \/ 2 \ /\ /§ k cu ƒ\ ) S§§ )
} )\ / . ±z / I < J= f $J Jo f Bay 0
f
o
) 7
0 - o6 06 ,
¥ w * ¥ R a @ «
/ 2 \ \ /
oo co OD C14 2 2
/ k I
\ 0 ƒf f \
2 ® \/\/SQk..
E y k 7 k /M 2 § k k
a 2 2 »° #f22 =
m\2k
ui $ k3
;;r fU-
0 Lo
u 0 $/ k .
�
)je /
E I k k 7 k � ƒf/ /- » y k
oa
; E, Z.
- 2
C\IF-
ƒ\ /
LAJ \ \\ /\/ » § k\
� 0
LL\ ®}
k k �.
= w
00
w
q � # & m Q
2 t2
D
CA / » 7 7 \ ° & » k
� a ° \
o m
_
�
■
U _
LLI
L)
E k 7 k \ m & k c6 16
7 a »
�
\ � f \m
/ CD \ #
z = - t5 9 w c
\k \k\ .2 AR, f T )
E
- » »]± / / \ ) §
� \� k a22$ _ } $ § / k 2 /
£# E22 \}J 2 77 / \ ,
k§ k $%\ // k\/ » -) k \ k � ® / k m ) §
I/a 132 2 ■ \=_ zƒG CL )w _ m «2 § CL z
z �
0
\ 7
e
cu
_ _ m \
k °° \ ƒ
u j»
\ \ \ \\
\ \
• k
. . <
E » z z z � z
a 2
ui
§
0
� k
L u
E k ± z z / z
CL
2
C
7 r 2 § \ rk7k § 0
m \
_ � A / k § ) k�� mz z A ]M CU
0 CL ® ® ) k/\® k/\\ ,
uj§ ƒ//3kmƒ -� _CD CN
cu IL
00 co, \ wg
0 � 0_ m co k
k \§\ate/ §]j ®< <
\ \ CD CC /\§/z z j u ci
k . 2 0 .0 a. § i
m CL
- - { r ; § ] t )
CO / \ /k @\ kkk & ƒ y ƒ/\
CL o r 04 \ / ,) k//� \ ci
f ±/»3>mƒ 3
2 wCN a¥ae« � ®
LL-
a
J / E -
kw ® -2 -1= m< <<<< \ < <
\ r /j § tJ=2 zzzzco z z
\ m -
/ 0 Q
0 / ƒ
f
§ § ( 2 CL
cn IL
_» °
CD j
/= _ CL % w
E k \ 3 ]
0 > _ ) k ) <
Arbors at Route 66— Tentative Tract Map 18179
DISCUSSION AND DESIGN JUSTIFICATIONS
FOR 8/21/06 INCOMPLETENESS COMMENTS
(April 17, 2007)
(1) Office building Setbacks from Foothill Blvd. and Grove Avenue Ws II.13.2.c. & e.)
-Development Standards:
--RCMC section 17.32.050.B.4. "Gateways" identifies the Foothill/Grove intersection as one of
the two Entry Gateways along Foothill Boulevard. It states that: "The specific design of the two
gateways is within the Foothill Boulevard—Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan."
("VIP") The VIP states that: "The Grove Avenue intersection should incorporate large accent
setbacks with a modified version of the City monument and a backdrop of large accent date
palms." (III. A. page 9)
--With regard to Foothill, RCMC section 17.32.080.A.8.e. contains a curb to building setback of
45', however that section refers specifically to Office and Residential Land Use, not Mixed-Use.
--With regard to Grove, RCMC section 17.10.040.B. contains a building to curb setback of 35',
however, that section applies specifically to the use of land within "office/commercial districts,"
and this property is mixed use.
-Design Justification and Support:
Applicant has provided large accent setbacks for the office building in relation to the
Foothill/Grove intersection. In dealing with the envelope of the building, the approach was to
break up its massing and create a smaller, pedestrian-friendly structure. To achieve this, the
building has many recessed areas along Foothill and Grove as well as at the building's front
entry area. The variety of recesses creates an eclectic, playful feel often found in Tuscan
architecture and brings an aesthetically pleasing symmetry to this corner. The Arbors has
borrowed a number of design elements from the Sycamore Inn and Magic Lamp. The roof
element has been broken up resulting in multiple, low-sloped roofs accented with a terracotta tile
and exposed rafters. The building creates a soft transition between the indoor and outdoor areas
through the use of colonnades, trellises, arched openings and multi-recessed design. Its
placement helps to screen the parking area from the streets and will help block sound from the
intersection for the residential units.
The result of this design is a dramatic 60' 8" setback from the curb at the Foothill/Grove
intersection to the building's front entry. In addition, the setbacks from Foothill average 48',
varying from 28' to 70'9", and the setbacks from Grove average 42', varying from 25' 1"to 76'.
These average setback measures exceed any relevant standards and provide the large accent
setbacks required under the VIP.
Page ] of 3
(2) Townhome Setbacks from Red Hill Country Club Drive if not vacated (#II.B.1c)
-Development Standards:
--RCMC section 17.08.040.B. requires a curb to building setback of 27' in the event Red Hill
Country Club Drive is not vacated.
-Design Justification and Support:
The Townhomes have been clustered throughout the site to create additional shared open space
for residents and is consistent with the project's overall design approach incorporating arbors and
trellises to help create an intimate "village" feel. In addition to their Private, ground floor open
space, Townhome residents can enjoy the Semi-Private open areas created by clustering their
units which include landscaping, benches, a low seat wall, and trellises. The varying setbacks
along Red Hill provide accents that break up the site lines and provide more interesting
elevations and visuals from that perspective. At no point are the Townhomes unbrokenly massed
along Red Hill, and the proposed setbacks average 31', varying from 21' 1"to 65'. Setbacks of
less than 27' feet occur at only five points of 36' each, or about 34% of the 525' of frontage
along Red Hill. At all other points along Red Hill the setbacks materially exceed 27'. Applicant
is able to strictly comply with this standard if the City desires, though adjusting the site plan in
that manner could reduce the project's central common open space area.
(3) Townhome Setbacks from curb (# II.B.3.):
-Development Standards-
--RCMC section 17.08.040.E. requires internal curb to building setbacks of 15' for the
Townhomes' two-story sections and 20' for the Townhomes' three-story sections.
--RCMC section 17.02.14.0 Definitions —Cluster Development
-Design Justification and Support:
The proposed internal curb to building setbacks vary from 11' to 12' as a result of clustering the
Townhomes which has been done to create additional shared open space for residents and is
consistent with the project's overall design approach incorporating arbors and trellises to help
create an intimate "village" feel. This design enables the Arbors to provide residents with
additional Semi-Private and Common open space, which is encouraged under the City's
development standards. In addition to their Private, ground floor open space, Townhome
residents can enjoy the Semi-Private open areas created by clustering their units which include
landscaping, benches, a low seat wall, and trellises. In addition, all residents can take full
advantage of the extensive Common amenities and open space. The project's total Usable
Private and Common open space exceeds relevant standards, as do the number.of Recreation or
equivalent amenities provided to residents.
Page 2 of 3
(4) Office buildng Height within 25' to 50' of street curb (#II.B.2.d.):
-Development Standards:
--RCMC section 17.32.080.A.8.d. provides for a maximum height of 20' within 25' to 50' from
the curb, and allows heights of 40' at other locations and 45' for towers, however that section
refers specifically to Office and Residential Land Use, not Mixed-Use.
--RCMC section 17.10.040.A. allows for a maximum height of 40' beyond 35' from the curb,
however that section applies specifically to the use of land within "office/commercial districts,"
and this property is not within a commercial or office district.
-Design Justification and Support:
The office building was designed with its many recessed elements and two-story height of only
34', 40' Tower, to create a smaller, pedestrian-friendly structure. The building is not large,
covering 9,415 square feet, containing 12,610 square feet of leaseable space, and extending only
146' along both Grove and Foothill. The roof element has been broken up resulting in multiple,
low-sloped roofs accented with a terracotta tile and exposed rafters. This design has provided
the large accent setbacks required for those streets under the VIP and are appropriate for the
building's scale. It is consistent with the more urban design specified for this property by the
City's Mixed Use development standards, while still retaining the "village" feel of this
"dinnerhouse" district. Its scale and placement help to screen the parking area from the streets
and will help block sound from the intersection for the residential units.
(5) Private, ground floor open space provided for Townhomes (#II.B.4.):
-Development Standards:
--RCMC 17.08.040.B. requires 150 square feet of Private, ground floor open space.
-Design Justification and Support:
The Townhomes provide an average of 164 square feet of Private, ground floor open space,
varying from 115 to 219 square feet. These design variations are a result of clustering the units
which is done to create additional shared open space for residents, help create an intimate village
setting and feel, as well as being consistent with the project's overall design theme incorporating
arbors and trellises. This design enables the Arbors to provide residents with additional Semi-
Private and Common open space. In addition to their Private, ground floor open space,
Townhome residents can enjoy the Semi-Private open areas created by clustering their units
which include landscaping, benches, a low seat wall, and trellises. In addition; all residents can
take full advantage of the extensive Common amenities and open space. The project's total
Usable Private and Common open space exceeds relevant standards, as do the number of
Recreation or equivalent amenities provided to residents.
Page 3 of 3
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:50 p.m. Jennifer Nakamura May 1, 2007
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00985 - MMI TITAN ON BEHALF OF VERIZON
WIRELESS - A request to construct a 48-foot high wireless communication facility in the Medium
Residential District, located at 6627 Amethyst Avenue (Fire Station #171) - APN: 0202-101-11.
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).
VARIANCE DRC2007-00087 - MMI TITAN ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS - A request
to locate a 48-foot high single carrier major wireless communication facility within 300 feet of
residential and within 100 feet of another major wireless communication facility in the Medium
Residential District, located at 6627 Amethyst Avenue (Fire Station #171) - APN: 0202-101-11.
Design Parameters: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and Verizon have been
working together to improve data transmission to fire trucks responding to calls, particularly in
the northern portions of the City. The applicant is proposing to construct a 48-foot monopole,
consisting of a total of 12 antenna panels to be mounted on the pole at approximately 45 feet
above the grade. The project site is located at Fire Station #171 on Amethyst Avenue, north of
19th Street, on the south side of the station. The site is approximately 220 feet east of the curb
face of Amethyst Avenue. Artificial branches designed to resemble a pine tree will be installed
and the cylindrical pole will be embellished with a rubberized faux bark material made to imitate
a tree trunk, thereby providing a "stealth" design.
The wireless communication facility is classified as a major wireless communication facility
because of its location on public land. Major wireless communication facilities are not permitted
to locate within 300 feet of any residential structure or within 300 feet of any existing major
wireless communication facility, except when co-located on the same wireless facility. The
proposed wireless communication facility will be less than 300 feet from the nearest residential
structure and less than 300 feet from an existing major wireless communication facility. As a
result, the applicant has submitted an application for a variance in conjunction with this project.
The proposed equipment will be housed in a pre-fabricated structure which will be partially
covered by a 6-foot high concrete wall to match the existing perimeter block wall of the fire
station. The proposed Verizon facility meets the screening and site selection guidelines for
wireless communication facilities by providing stealth type design and evaluating three other
locations that ultimately did not prove feasible.
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.
None.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee review and
approve the project subject.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Jennifer Nakamura
The Committee approved the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:10 p.m. Donald Granger May 1, 2007
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00510 - CASH AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS - A
request to replace the existing Pacific Coast Recycling automobile shredding and ferrous metal
recycling plant with updated equipment on approximately 5 acres of land in the Heavy Industrial
District (Subarea 15), located at 8822 Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 0229-131-15. This project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City's CEQA Guidelines pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1
Exemption - Existing Facilities).
Design Parameters: The project site is located approximately 650 feet west of
Etiwanda Avenue, just north of the Metrolink railroad line. The entrance to the site is via an
access license agreement from Etiwanda Avenue. To the north is Ameron, a manufacturer of
large diameter pipes, and to the south is an electrical generating facility. To the west is Ameron,
to the east, across Etiwanda Avenue, are a variety of industrial uses and one legal
non-conforming restaurant. The project site is generally surrounded by large-scale,
heavy-impact industrial uses.
The recycling facility has been in operation as legal non-conforming under different entities,
prior to the City's incorporation. Based upon a review of business licenses, the operation began
in 1970. The operation is engaged in shredding of automobiles and the recycling of ferrous
materials. The applicant is proposing to replace aging shredding and ferrous recycling
equipment with newer, more efficient equipment. The replacement of the existing equipment
will increase the level of non-conformity.
There are several single-story support structures on the site, such as a maintenance building,
administration building, and rejects bay. The applicant is proposing to provide screening from
the Metrolink railroad by planting a row of Fraxinus Velutina. The replacement of the equipment
will most likely result in lowering the sound levels generated by the machinery. The applicant
will be replacing the existing 60-foot light poles with 25-foot light poles that meet the
Development Code requirements.
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. Since the project involves the changing out of the existing equipment and the
modernization of an existing non-conforming use, staff has not identified any 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. Staff recommends the following enhancements to the Site Plan in order to lessen the
degree of non-conformity:
• Provide an employee outdoor eating area with tables, benches, and shade.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-00510 — CASH AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS
May 1, 2007
Page 2
• Because of public visibility from the Metrolink rail line, replace the existing chain link
fence with decorative wrought iron.
• All non-conforming signage shall be replaced along Etiwanda Avenue frontage.
• Provide decorative, view obstructing gates along Etiwanda Avenue frontage.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All parking stalls shall be striped and designed to City Standard.
2. All outdoor furniture (tables, benches, trash receptacles, bollards, etc.) shall be uniform.
Staff Recommendation: With the improvements proposed by the applicant and the Secondary
the Issues addressed to the satisfaction of the Design Review Committee, the degree of
non-conformity will be mitigated. Staff recommends approval of the project, subject to the
Secondary Issues outlined above being resolved to the satisfaction of the Committee.
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Donald Granger
The Committee approved the project as presented with the following conditions of approval:
• The employee outdoor eating area shall be enhanced with tables, benches, and shade.
The final design shall be subject to the Planning Director review and approval during plan
check.
• The existing chain link along the south property line shall be replaced with decorative
wrought in order to provide screening from public view from the Metrolink line.
• Add additional landscaping along the east property for screening purposes. The final
design shall be subject to the Planning Director review and approval during plan check.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:30 p.m. Michael Diaz May 1, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18212 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to subdivide 6 net acres of land into
82 residential condominium units in the proposed Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling
units per acre), located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and San Carmela Court -
APN: 1089-581-01.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00730 -
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES — Site Plan and design review for 82 residential
condominiums on 6 net acres of land in the proposed Medium Residential District
(8-14 dwelling units per acre), located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
San Carmela Court - APN: 1089-581-01.
Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing to develop 82 market-rate condominium units
on approximately 6 acres of undeveloped land located at the northeast corner of
Base Line Road and San Carmela Court (north and west of the existing Victoria Village retail
center). To facilitate the proposed project, the applicant is requesting an amendment of the
underlying General Plan and Victoria Community Plan land designations from Commercial to
Residential. In addition, the project involves a tract map and design review for development of
the proposed condominium units. The proposed name of the development is The Vineyards at
Victoria Park Place.
The project site is a vacant "puzzle piece" shaped parcel surrounded by single-family residential
developments to the east and west, condominiums to the north, and a small commercial retail
center to the immediate south. Located further south across Base Line Road is the
Filippi Winery. The primary access to the project site will be from a gated entrance on
Atwood Court (off Victoria Park Lane), with emergency fire department access being provided
off San Carmela Court on the west side of the project. The property has a gradual slope to the
southwest and contains no significant vegetation, except for mature trees along the eastern
frontage of the site along Victoria Park Lane. A tree removal request has been submitted to
remove some of the trees from the site to accommodate the project.
The new units will be grouped in 3 and 4-plex buildings. The project offers 25 two-bedroom and
57 three-bedroom units that range in size from 1,400 to 1,600 square feet and have attached
two-car garages. Twenty-eight (28) visitor parking spaces are provided (21 required) that are
distributed around the site. Recreational amenities are also provided around the site including a
pool, spa, and pocket park with barbeques.
The design of the new units is a contemporary interpretation of the Spanish/Mediterranean
architectural style. The new building design features clay tile hip roofs and recessed windows
and doors, decorative tile, and ornamental iron work. The exterior walls will be clad in smooth
texture stucco, typically associated with the proposed style.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT18212 AND DRC2006-00633 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
May 1, 2007
Page 2
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
None. The applicant has worked with staff to develop the proposed plans in accordance with
the applicable development standards of the Victoria Community Plan. On January 17, 2007,
the applicant met with the Etiwanda/Base Line Historic Study Task Force to preview the project
and obtain input. The Task Force was supportive of the project and believed the density and
design of the project was appropriate and complementary to existing improvements in the area
and the proposed changes to the Filippi Winery.
Secondary Issues: Staff finds the overall architecture proposed for the units to be well done.
However, the .architectural success of the project is dependent upon construction
details/methods employed by the builder and the use of high-quality exterior decorative
materials. Staff requests the following items:
1. Provide details/catalog cuts/samples of proposed exterior materials, particularly proposed
roofing, stucco pattern, garage doors, window and doors, decorative tile, ornamental
ironwork, and wall mounted exterior lighting fixtures.
2. Coordinate the design (i.e. pattern) of the ornamental ironwork to be used for different
elements of the project. The metalwork shown at entry gates, for fences, at unit entries,
on balconies, etc., do not appear to be architecturally consistent.
3. Provide a street view of the project at the corner of San Carmela Court and
Base Line Road to demonstrate how wall, planters, and landscaping will appear at this
highly visible location of the project.
4. Continue to refine the overall design of the perimeter walls (including pilasters) so as to
provide visual interest to the street and avoid the appearance of a long and monotonous
looking wall. In addition, indicate any design features that will discourage graffiti on those
portions of the wall that will be exposed.
5. Confirm how HVAC equipment will be accommodated for the units. Staff does not
recommend the placement of any equipment in the balcony as it will likely decrease the
private open space areas further.
6. Confirm the type of stone veneer to be used. No faux river rock veneer shall be allowed.
7. Identify on plans how the identified noise impacts to the units adjacent to Base Line Road
and San Carmela Court will be mitigated. Noise Impact Analysis recommends the use of
solid walls, air conditioning, etc.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. On-site fences or walls shall be constructed of a material more durable than wood.
Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, decorative block, wrought iron, and
PVC. All gates and fences will be constructed of powder-coated metal.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
SUBTT18212 AND DRC2006-00633— CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
May V 2007
Page 3
2. All HVAC equipment, including ground mounted equipment, shall be screened from view.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Secondary Issues identified in this report,
and those identified by the Committee, be discussed with direction being given to the applicant
as to what should be addressed to obtain a recommendation of approval to the Planning
Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Michael Diaz
The Committee approved the project as presented. The Committee found the project to be
well-designed and thanked the applicant for using high-quality exterior details. In addition, the
Committee was supportive of the relocation of the pedestrian access point from San Carmela
Court to Base Line Road. The applicant is to ascertain ADA requirements and incorporate into
the plans. Finally, the applicant was asked to study the landscape (trees) screening of the
second floor units from the existing gas station use on the adjacent property to the east.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
8:50 p.m. Tom Grahn May 1, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00633 -
RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING - The request to develop a 166-unit apartment complex on
10.5 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (the associated GPA and DCA '
applications propose the Mixed Use District), located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard and
west side of Center Street - APN: 1077-601-02, 03, and 04. Related Files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2006-00635, Development Code Amendment DRC2006-00634, and Tree
Removal Permit DRC2006-00636.
Design Parameters: The applicant is proposing the development of a 166-unit apartment
complex (with 60 percent of the units held below market rate) called Rancho Workforce
Housing. The project design includes 1-, 2-, and 3-story apartment buildings. The 1-story units
will be adjacent to the existing residences to the north, and the 3-story buildings will be adjacent
to Foothill Boulevard. To facilitate the development of the project, the applicant has requested
the corresponding General Plan and Development District Amendments which would change
the site from Community Commercial to Mixed Use land use. A tree removal request has also
been submitted to remove some of the trees from the site to accommodate the project.
The design of the new units is a contemporary Spanish/Mediterranean architectural style.
Architectural elements include stucco finish, stacked stone, concrete "S" roof tiles, hip roofs,
lattice, decorative shutters, wood trellis, and wrought iron fencing. The unit mix will include
42 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units, 42 two-bedroom/two-bathroom units, and
82 three-bedroom/two-bathroom units. Free-standing garages are included, providing a mix of
single-car and two-car garages.
The project site is located on a relatively flat site, sloping gradually from north to south. The
majority of the site is vacant, however, a residence and business (Espinoza Tire) are currently
located on the Foothill Boulevard frontage, and the project surrounds an existing restaurant
(The Whole Enchilada) at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Center Street.
The property to the north contains existing single-family residences. The property to the south
contains vacant land, a day care, law offices, and a liquor store. The property to the east
contains commercial and industrial uses. The property to the west contains a restaurant/bar
and other commercial uses.
Staff Comments:
Major Issues: The following design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. Provide additional stone work detail on all apartment buildings, specifically the one and
two story buildings.
2. All elevations incorporate a stucco finish through a "Light Lace Stucco Finish" and a
"Furred Out Stucco Base." It is not clear as to what distinguishes these stucco finishes;
from any distance, the appearance of these finishes is likely to be insignificant. Therefore,
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-00633— RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING
May 1, 2007
Page 2
the stacked stone, or other additional building material, should be substantially increased
on all elevations.
3. Provide additional details on the buildings facing public view, including variation in building
plane and building materials.
4. Revise the Site Plan to address the proximity of the adjacent restaurant parking lot relative
to the proposed units, specifically Buildings J and K. Utilize a combination of additional
building ,setbacks, walls, and landscape buffer to minimize the potential for conflict
between these two land uses.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Revise the perimeter wall to include a decorative cap with a dimensional overhang.
2. Revise the perimeter wall pilaster to include a larger decorative cap.
3. Provide a 5-foot wide planter adjacent to the project perimeter at the east end of the drive
aisle between Buildings J and K.
4. Work with adjacent property owners to eliminate the double wall conditions along the north
and west project boundaries, as noted in Sections A-A and B-B of the Grading Plan.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All wrought iron gates and fences should be constructed of powder-coated metal.
2. All HVAC equipment, including groundmounted equipment, should be screened from view.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised to reflect the major and
secondary design issues and return to the Design Review Committee for further review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
1. The Committee recommended revising the Site Plan, taking into consideration the close
proximity of the existing land uses located adjacent to the southeast and southwest
corners of the project. The Committee was concerned with the potential for immediate
conflict with the existing uses and the potential for conflict that may arise over time as land
uses or tenants may change. The applicant was encouraged to take advantage of the
flexibility in development standards allowed by the Mixed Use designation in hopes of
incorporating site planning techniques to achieve a better result.
DRC ACTION AGENDA
DRC2006-00633— RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING
May 1, 2007
Page 3
2. The Committee recommended revising the architecture to eliminate the "boxy"
appearance of the project design. The Committee recognized that this is an affordable
housing project, but also acknowledged that the project design is full of opportunities that
could be incorporated to achieve a better result. No specific design features or concerns
were identified, but taken as a whole, the project design should be revised to eliminate the
appearance of an affordable housing project.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
9:10 P.M. Tabe Van der zwaag May 1, 2007
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00055 - RUNYAN ENGINEERING — A
proposed two-story 4,753 square foot single-family residence located within the Very Low
residential district on the north side of Hidden farm Road and west of Haven Avenue -
APN: 1074-121-14.
Desiqn Parameters: The project site is an uphill lot located on the north side of Hidden Farm
Road on a parcel of about 21,632 square feet. The lot rises 22 feet over a distance of 215 feet,
as measured from the curb face to the midpoint of the rear property line. The lot is bordered by
single-family residences to the south, east, and west and by a San Bernardino County Flood
Control District channel to the north.
The applicant proposes constructing a 4,753 square foot two-story residence with an attached
801 square foot garage. The house is architecturally compatible with the neighborhood and
conforms to the design guidelines outlined in the Development Code, including carrying
materials and architectural features to all elevations. The garage has been placed
perpendicular to the street, which reduces its visual dominance as viewed from the street. The
project meets the height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage requirements of the Hillside Overlay
District. The foundation of the house and garage include partial raised floors and multiple steps
to minimize grading. Furthermore, grading in the rear yard area has been limited to a 15-foot
area at the rear of the house. At no point, will the depth of excavation ("cut") or fill exceed
5 feet. The Grading Plan calls for a combined total of 615 cubic yards of cut and fill, well below
the maximum' 1,500 cubic yards that would require Planning Commission approval. Lot
coverage will be 25 percent, which is the maximum permitted in the Very Low (VL) Residential
District. If the project is approved, a special condition will be added to the approval letter stating
that no additional solid roof structures will be permitted on the site.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as
submitted.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Diaz
Staff Planner: Tabe Van der Zwaag
The Committee approved the project as presented.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
May 1, 2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Diaz
Senior Planner