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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/06/05 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 5, 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 start at 7 p.m.) (Michael D./CAM) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01290 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to develop a 179,800 square foot storage facility on 4.33 gross acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on the north side of Arrow Route, approximately 700 feet east of 1-15 Freeway-APN: 0229-021-66. (Michael D./Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244 -ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH — Continued review of the proposal for the Church to modify the approved color scheme for the 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. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe/Shelley) HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00194 - JONATHAN SALMAN - A request to construct a two-story 5,868 square foot home on a 26,569 square foot lot in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5074 Earl Court -APN: 1061-791-12. 7:40 p.m. (Daniel/Willie) MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.85-37 DRC2007-00134 - El POLLO LOCO - A request to expand the floor area of the existing fast food restaurant by approximately 1,091 square feet in the Deer Creek Shopping Center in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at 7746 Haven Avenue; APN: 1077-401-31. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption, under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. (e).2, Existing Facilities. DRC AGENDA June 5, 2007 Page 2 8:00 p.m. (Ring/Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00692 — ERIN MADISON - The request to develop a 36,154 square foot industrial building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 8), located south of Arrow Highway between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue -APN: 0229-171-10. 8:20 p.m. (Mike S./Shelley) HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00719 - HECTOR RUIZ - A request to construct two (2) single-family residences, each with a total floor area of about 9,900 square feet (footprint approx. 6,000 square feet) on parcels of 21,648 and 22,640 square feet in the Very Low (VL) Residential District at Deer Canyon Drive; APN: 1074-471-26 and 27. 8:40 p.m. (Mike S./Mark) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00986 - PCA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: A proposal to construct a concrete tilt-up building of 81,572 square feet (including second floor offices) on two parcels of 4.77 acres in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 8, located about 625 feet south of Arrow Route on the west side of Hickory Avenue -APN: 0229-181-03 and 11. 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 9:15 p.m. CONSENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Michael Diaz June 5, 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-01290 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to modify develop a 179,800 square foot self storage facility on 4.33 gross acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8), located on north side of Arrow Route, approximately 700 feet east of 1-15 Freeway -APN: 0229-021-66. Design Parameters: Jordan Architects, on behalf of the new owners of the All-In Storage (formerly named Outback Self Storage) project, is requesting a modification to the approved set of plans for the development of a self storage facility at the above location. The project was originally approved by the Planning Commission in August of 2005, as a four building complex (labeled A-D) on a triangular shaped parcel. Three of the four buildings (B-D) are long narrow single-story buildings placed along the periphery of the site. Building A is the largest building and was approved as a 3-story, triangular shaped building in the middle of the site. The project was acquired by the new owners in early 2007. Proposed Changes to Approved Plans: After completing a market analysis of the area, the new owners of the project propose to scale back the size of the project. The proposed changes to approved plans are as follows: • Reduce Building A from 3-stories to a single-story building. • Approval to use split face block for non-street building elevations to be consistent with split face block used for the building wall elevation facing Arrow Highway. Since the project was previously approved by the Planning Commission, Staff is requesting DRC review of the proposed changes to the approved plans and make a determination as to whether or not this item should be forwarded to the full commission for a formal review of the proposed modifications. Staff Comments: Staff finds the proposed modifications to the approved plans are modest in nature and appropriate and in keeping with the City's approval of the use for the subject site. The proposed scaling back of the project size will result in less direct impacts to the area from this use, and allow for a better looking project from the street. Staff believes, that a single-story Building A will relate better (architecturally and visually) to the other single-story buildings on the site. Finally, staff believes the use of split face block for all the exterior facing walls will be more visually interesting and durable than the stucco walls previously approved. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find the proposed modifications to be appropriate and in keeping with nature of the project as previously approved by the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Members Present: Michael Diaz The Committee reviewed and approved the proposal of downsizing the previously approved project. The Committee found the proposal to be acceptable because it retained the design qualities of the previously approved project and determined that the applicant did not need to return to the Planning Commission for further review of their request. CONSENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Michael Diaz June 5, 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2004-01244 - ABUNDANT LIVING FAMILY CHURCH — Continued review of the proposal for the Church to modify the approved color scheme for the 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 Description and Architectural Design: This item is the continued review of a proposal by the church to modify the approved exterior colors for the church facility. On May 1, 2007, the church presented their initial proposal which was not approved by the Committee over concerns regarding the number of and the intensity of the colors that were selected. The revised color scheme builds on the original color scheme originally approved for the church while adding a few more accent colors. A revised color plan will be presented by the planner and the applicant during the meeting Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the revised proposal and approve if the Committee finds it to be appropriate. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Michael Diaz The Committee reviewed the second color proposal and approved the use of the additional colors as presented. They found that the new colors were within the same tonal range and complementary to the original three colors that were previously approved for the church facility. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag June 5, 2007 HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2007-00194 - JONATHAN SALMAN - A request to construct a two-story 5,868 square foot home on a 26,569 square foot lot in the Very Low Residential District (1-2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5074 Earl Court -APN: 1061-791-12. Background: The proposed single-family residence is located in the Very Low (VL) Residential District and is included in the Hillside Overlay District. The intent of the Hillside Development Regulations is to minimize grading and ensure that the form, mass, profile, and architectural features of the house are designed to blend with the natural terrain, preserve the character and profile of the slope, and give consideration to the size and configuration of the lot. Recommendations by the Committee will be forwarded to the Planning Director for review and action. Design Parameters: The project site is located on the west side of Earl Court on a parcel of about 26,569 square feet. The lot is located within the Kings Ranch gated community and was rough graded at the time of the subdivision. The lot is roughly flat with existing retaining walls located along the north, south, and west property lines. The lot is bordered by single-family residences to the north, south, east, and west. The applicant proposes constructing a 5,868 square foot two-story residence with two attached two car garages totaling 910 square feet. 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 garages have been placed perpendicular to the street, which reduces their visual dominance as viewed from the street. The project meets the height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage requirements of the Hillside Overlay District. The project will require a total 325 cubic yards of fill. The lot coverage will be 16.5 percent, which is less than the maximum 25 percent permitted in the Very Low (VL) Residential District. Staff asked the applicant to make a number of minor exterior changes that will be reviewed at the time of full submittal. If the requested changes are not made, staff will discuss these issues with the Committee at the time of the meeting. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag The Committee recommended approval of the project as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:40 p.m. Daniel Correa June 5, 2007 MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 85-37 DRC2007-00134 - El POLLO LOCO - A request to expand the floor area of the existing fast food restaurant by approximately 1,091 square feet in the Deer Creek Shopping Center in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at 7746 Haven Avenue; APN: 1077-401-31. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption, under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. (e).2, Existing Facilities. Design Parameters: Armet Davis Newlove & Associates, representing El Polio Loco Corporation, have submitted a request to remodel and expand the existing fast food restaurant at the above location. To accommodate the remodel/expansion, the existing unoccupied, 1,750 square foot dental office building just north of the existing El Polio Loco restaurant will be removed. At present there are 31 parking spaces on-site, but when the dental office building is demolished 6 new parking spaces will be added on-site totaling 37 spaces. The restaurant is located at the northwest corner of Town Center and Haven Avenue, at 7746 Haven Avenue; APN: 1077-401-31. The original Conditional Use Permit for the existing fast food restaurant was approved in 1987 (CUP87-77). No changes to the current hours of operation will occur. Proiect Description and Architectural Design: The proposal includes an expansion of approximately 1,091 square feet, including 661.6 square feet for the new and expanded dining room, 394 square feet for customer restrooms, and 35.16 square feet to the outside patio area. The addition to the building is designed to match the architecture of the existing building including the use of a metal standing seam roof, stucco, recessed wall details, the accents, and the dark bronze storefront window/door assembly. Anchoring the new addition is a new tower element that will be slightly higher and wider than the existing tower. The outdoor patio will be landscaped with either 7 (seven) Carrotwood or Eucalyptus trees and ground cover to match that which is used in around the building and in the surrounding shopping center. Finally, the applicant proposes to install new corporate signage which is conceptually shown on the new building elevations. New signs for the building will be subject to the provisions of sign program previously prepared and approved for the center. 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. Secondary Issues: Staff has identified several secondary issues for discussion: 1. Provide further information on the use/placement of exterior wall light fixtures. A catalog cut of the light fixture is requested and should match the existing lights on the building. 2. Wall signs are not part of this review and require a separate review and approval process. While the signs depicted on the plans are only conceptual in nature, the wall sign(s) and logo are subject to the provisions of the sign program on file for the center. Signs which do not conform to the criteria of the sign program will need to be changed and/or the sign program for the center will need to be amended. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 5, 2007 Page 2 Code Issues: The following item is a matter of City Ordinance; however, it should be incorporated into the project design discussion: 1. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from direct view from the street by some form, either by a parapet wall or some other kind of screening that can be incorporated into the unique roof configuration or design. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval with the revision listed above as submitted to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Daniel Correa The project was approved as presented, and the applicant was directed to work with staff in determining the appropriate type of identification signs for the business that were consistent with the existing sign program for the center. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:00 p.m. Rina Leung June 5, 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW DRC2006-00692 - ERIN MADISON - The request to develop a 36,154 square foot industrial building in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 8), located south on Arrow Highway between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue - APN: 0229-171-10. Design Parameters: The subject site is located on the southeast portion of the City on Arrow Highway between Pecan Avenue and Hickory Avenue. The project area is developed with industrial uses (i.e., contractors' office/storage, outdoor storage areas, and truck/auto repair). Currently, the street frontage of Arrow Highway lacks street improvements; therefore, the applicant will be required to install curb and gutter, asphalt pavement to the centerline of the street, a meandering sidewalk, a drive approach, street lights, and trees, along with other improvements in the public right-of-way. Access to the site is via a new 35-foot wide drive-way decorated with scored colored sandblasted concrete paving located on the west portion of the site. According to the Site Plan, the building will be located along the northeast portion of the site with a dock located on the southwest (rear) portion of the site. The dock will not be visible from the public right-of-way and will be located within an area covered by a roof and set back within the interior of the building. Two additional dock doors are proposed along the southern portion of the building in a location that is not visible from the public right-of-way. The Applicant will provide the development with a total of 40 parking stalls, which complies with Development Code requirements. Parking stalls are located along the south and west portions of the site. Two gates are proposed along the interior of the project site. Since these gates will be located at least 140 feet from the front property line, it is not anticipated that they would create cueing impacts along Arrow Highway. In addition, 6 foot-high concrete panels will be utilized as fencing along the rear portion of the site. The project has included a tower entry element embellished with a metal seam curved roof and a metal canopy. The entryway is further articulated with bronze reflective glazing, stale tiles, and scored terra cotta tiles. Other decorative elements that have been incorporated on all elevations include: • Reveals; and • Bronze reflective glazing; and • Sand blasted concreted panels along the bottom portion of the building. To provide further depth and interest, the architect has off set the foot print of the building to avoid a "box" shape. Also, the height of the building varies from 30 feet to 34 feet to provide vertical interest to the elevations. The applicant has included 36-inch high berms along the front yard landscaping area with the planting of Brisbane Box, Carolina Cherry and Austrian Willow trees, which will provide texture and interest. The project also has included a concrete seating bench and an outdoor employee area. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 5, 2007 Page 2 Staff Comments: Staff has no major or secondary issues but does require the following conditions incorporated to be included in the Planning Commission Resolution: 1. A detail of the decorative paving at the entrance shall be shown on the Construction Plans. 2. A detailed landscaping plan shall be shown on the Construction Plans depicting the location, size, and species. 3. A detail or elevation of the steel gate shall be shown on the Construction Plans. The steel gate shall be painted to match the building. 4. 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 the trash receptacles. 5. All wall-mounted light fixtures shall have a light pointed downwards to avoid glare. 6. 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 the public rights-of-way. The Edison transformer location shall be shown on the Construction Plans and screened with mature landscaping. 7. Electrical panels shall be located inside a cabinet within the building. 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. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project and forward the project to the Planning Commission for consideration. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Rina Leung The Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning Commission as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:20 p.m. Mike Smith June 5, 2007 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00719 - HECTOR RUIZ - A request to construct two (2) single-family residences, each with a total floor area of about 9,900 square feet (footprint approximately 6,000 square feet) on parcels of 21,648 and 22,640 square feet in the Very Low (VL) Res identia# ±r�ct<<�t nPer Canyon Drive -APN: 1074-471-26 and 27. Background: The proposed single-rarnq residences were reviewed by the Design Review Committee on March 20, 2007. The Committee did not accept the design for two principal reasons: • The unusual roof (a "truncated" roof with parapets) that was proposed for both houses was inconsistent with the neighborhood and not typical for the residences in general. • The stone finishes on the north elevations of each house, were not uniformly applied in equal proportions on the south, east, and west elevations. Also, trim should be limited to one architectural design and material. The applicant was directed to revise the proposal and resubmit for the Committee's review. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. The applicant has revised the roof of each house and he is now proposing two conventional designs with two different pitches — 1:3 and 1:4 (the original roof pitch was 1:2) The applicant has requested consideration of both and has a preference for the roof with a pitch of 1:3. However, this pitch will cause the tower element to exceed the maximum height limit of 30 feet. The 1:4 roof pitch will allow the tower element to be below this height limit. As the architecture is fundamentally the same for both pitches, Staff recommends the 1:4 roof pitch as that roof design better fulfills the intent of the Hillside Ordinance. Note that the revision only affects the parts of the roof above the ceiling line at the second floor. The lower roofs are still 1:2. The applicant has applied stone finish to all the elevations uniformly as directed. Furthermore, he is using different stone types/stacking for each house to differentiate them. However, he continues to mix different types of trims at the windows. On the first floor (of the east and west house, respectively) limestone quoins and limestone columns are used while on the second floor windows of both, foam trim is used. Staff recommends that only one type of trim be used for both floors. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal subject to the applicant using a 1:4 roof pitch on both houses and using only one window trim material/design for each respective house. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee reviewed the modified plans and although they appreciated the new roof change, they found the plans to be in need of major work before approval could be granted. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 5, 2007 Page 2 The Committee continued the item to an unspecified date so that the applicant could work more carefully with their architect to clarifying their goals, select an architectural style for each home, and develop a design that uses the appropriate design elements of each selected style in a manner that avoids an 'overdone" appearance. Finally, in order to ensure a correct interpretation of the plans, it was requested that building elevations be drawn with shading, different line weights, and accurately drawn details. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 8:40 p.m. Mike Smith June 5, 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00986 - PCA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: A proposal to construct a concrete tilt-up building of 81,572 square feet (including second floor offices) on two parcels with a combined area of 4.77 acres in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 8, located about 625 feet south of Arrow Route on the west side of Hickory Avenue - APN: 0229-181-03 and 11. Design Parameters: The subject site is about 330 feet wide (north-south) and about 630 feet deep (east-west) with an overall area of about 207,900 square feet (4.77 acres). The site appears to have been used previously for outdoor storage of material and vehicles. With the exception of a metal building, there are no other permanent improvements and very limited vegetation. To the north, south, and west are properties that have been used in a similar manner. To the east of the site, across and parallel to Hickory Avenue, is a flood control channel. The topography of the site is generally level, sloping in a southwesterly direction with an elevation of about 1,146 feet at the northeast corner of the site and about 1,141 feet at the southwest corner. The applicant is proposing to construct a 2-story industrial warehouse building with an overall floor area of 81,572 square feet. The majority of the building floor area, about 74,000 square feet, will be on the first floor with only about 7,572 square feet on the second floor. The building will be equally divided into two suites (Suite A and B). Each suite will have its own office area. The offices for Suite A will be at the northeast corner of the building while the offices for Suite B will be located at the south side of the building. This living area will be located at the south side of the building. The site has two access points from Hickory Avenue. The dock doors and loading areas are located along the north side of the building while on the western portion of the property, there will be vehicle storage and a vehicle maintenance area (for washing and refueling). Employee/visitor parking will be located along the south and east sides of the project site. The construction of the building will be comprised of concrete tilt-up panels. As required in the Development Code, the building is designed with two primary building materials — concrete and sandblasted concrete. Flagstone veneer and glass fulfill the requirement for secondary building materials. The office areas will feature raised "tower" elements and will be architecturally enhanced, consistent with the City's design standards, with vision/spandrel glass applied to the full height of the tower, scored panels, and the decorative veneer. Articulated wall planes have been incorporated on all elevations with the majority of these enhancements occurring along the south elevation. A "crenellated" parapet will be provided on all the elevations. On the south and east elevations "window" areas 8 feet wide by 9 feet high are incorporated in the building walls. 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. DRC ACTION AGENDA June 5, 2007 Page 2 1. Consistent with the design standards described in the Development Code and the policies of the Planning Commission requiring a 360-degree architecture: a. Provide sandblasting on the lower portion of the tilt-up panels of the north and west elevations to match the south and east elevations. b. Provide 8 feet wide by 9 feet high glass panels on the north and west elevations to match the south and east elevations. 2. Provide a second band of sandblasting on all elevations. 3. Provided that vehicle parking, storage, or access is not impeded, replace excess paved areas along the north side of the building and along the north property line with landscaping. These landscaped areas shall have a minimum width of 5 feet and include a raised, 6-inch concrete curb. 4. Per Section 17.30.040.E.4.c, plant trees along the north property line at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet. 5. Reduce the height of the trellises located above the employee lunch areas so that they are proportional to human height. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Provide benches and trash receptacles at the assigned employee lunch areas. 2. Provide back racks near the entrance of each office area. 3. All roof-mounted equipment shall be adequately screened from view. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application with the above-noted revisions incorporated prior to review and action by the Planning Director. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, and Diaz Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended approval of the project to the Planning Director as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS June 5, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. R ectfully submi ed e Michael P. Diaz Senior Planner