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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/12/18 - Agenda Packet ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2007 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER ' RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Pam Stewart Corky Nicholson Alternates: Richard Fletcher Frances Howdyshell Ray Wimberly CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:00 p.m. (Tabe\Mark) VARIANCE DRC2007-00396 - JALAL NOORZADY — A request to reduce the required corner sideyard setback from 27 feet to 16 feet, 11 inches for the purpose of building a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at the southeast corner of Amethyst Avenue and 19th Street - APN: 0202-111-05. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe) VARIANCE DRC2007-00299 - PETE VOLBEDA - A request to reduce the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet in order to construct a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at 8770 Vinmar Avenue - APN: 0207-242-18. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which covers minor alterations in land use limitations and includes variances for side yard setbacks. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2007 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER -RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Lou Munoz Pam Stewart Corky Nicholson Alternates: Richard Fletcher Frances Howdyshell Ray Wimberly CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS SUBMITTED PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:00 p.m. (Tabe\Mark) VARIANCE DRC2007-00396 - JALAL NOORZADY — A request to reduce the required corner sideyard setback from 27 feet to 16 feet, 11 inches for the purpose of building a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at the southeast corner of Amethyst Avenue and 19th Street - APN: 0202-111-05. 7:20 p.m. (Tabe) VARIANCE DRC2007-00299 - PETE VOLBEDA - A request to reduce the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet in order to construct a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at 8770 Vinmar Avenue - APN: 0207-242-18. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which covers minor alterations in land use limitations and includes variances for side yard setbacks. 1, Melissa Andrewin, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 13, 2007, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. C� DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe Van der Zwaag December 18, 2007 VARIANCE DRC2007-00299 - PETE VOLBEDA - A request.to reduce the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet in order to construct a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at 8770 Vinmar Avenue - APN: 0207-242-18. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which covers minor alterations in land use limitations and includes variances for side yard setbacks. Background: The applicant proposes developing a legal non-conforming lot with a single-family residence. The narrowness of the lot necessitates that the applicant apply for a variance in order to construct the residence and a required two-car garage, The minimum required lot width within the Low Residential district is 60 feet. The applicant has requested a reduction in the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. Site Characteristics; The project site is located on the west side of Vinmar Avenue and south of 9th Street. The site is a vacant 5,440 square foot lot that is 31.55 feet wide and 158 feet deep. The neighboring house to the south is also on a 31.55-foot wide lot, and is setback 5 feet from the property line. Design Issues: The applicant has submitted plans to construct a 1,311 square foot single-story residence and a 554 square foot garage. The architectural style of the residence is influenced by a "craftsman" exterior design. The width of the lot has resulted in a long and narrow residence with its front elevation dominated by a two-car garage. Staff has worked with the applicant to increase the visual appeal of the front elevation, which includes stepping the two garage stalls, adding an entrance courtyard, and providing shed roof dormers to the north and south elevations. Staff has determined that without an additional variance for a reduction in the two car-garage requirement, the lot width dictates that the garage be located in front of the residence. Major Issues: None Minor Issues: The narrowness of the lot has resulted in a residence dominated by the two-car garage. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: c� DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe Van der Zwaag December 18, 2007 VARIANCE DRC2007-00396 - JALAL NOORZADY — A request to reduce the required corner sideyard setback from 27 feet to 16 feet, 11 inches for the purpose of building a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at the southeast corner of Amethyst Avenue and 19th Street - APN: 0202-111-05. Background: This Variance request was originally reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2007. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant reduce the size of the proposed house and submit the revised drawings to the Design Review Committee (DRC) for review prior to rescheduling the item for their review. The Planning Commission's main concern was that the proposed two-story house was out of proportion to the site. The applicant has since redesigned the house to staff's satisfaction, and the item is being forwarded to the DRC for review. Site Characteristics: The project site is located on the southeast corner of 19th Street and Amethyst Avenue. The site was originally two smaller lots that were joined together through a lot line adjustment that was approved on July 11, 2006. The applicant submitted a proposal to build a single-family residence on the site which necessitated a variance for a reduced corner sideyard setback. The minimum lot within the Low Residential District is 70 feet. The subject lot is 40 feet wide and has been determined to be a legal non-conforming lot. Proposed Changes: The applicant has reduced the size of the proposed house from 2,843 square feet livable area to 2,218 square feet. The second story has been stepped on the north and east elevations of the house. This change increases the sideyard setback of the second story on the east side from 5 feet and 10 feet, and the frontyard setback on the north elevation from 33 feet to 49 feet. The garage door has been moved from the west elevation to the south elevation, and the setback on the south side of the house has increased from 20 feet to 27 feet. Additionally, the balcony over the garage has been eliminated. These changes greatly reduce the overall bulk of the house and reduce the effect that the second story will have on neighboring property. Major Issues: None. Minor Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Members Present: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Tabe Van der Zwaag December 18, 2007 VARIANCE DRC2007-00396 - JALAL NOORZADY — A request to reduce the required corner sideyard setback from 27 feet to 16 feet, 11 inches for the purpose of building a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District, located at the southeast corner of Amethyst Avenue and 19th Street - APN: 0202-111-05. Background: This Variance request was originally reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2007. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant reduce the size of the proposed house and submit the revised drawings to the Design Review Committee (DRC) for review prior to rescheduling the item for their review. The Planning Commission's main concern was that the proposed two-story house was out of proportion to the site. The applicant has since redesigned the house to staff's satisfaction, and the item is being forwarded to the DRC for review. Site Characteristics: The project site is located on the southeast corner of 19th Street and Amethyst Avenue. The site was originally two smaller lots that were joined together through a lot line adjustment that was approved on July 11, 2006. The applicant submitted a proposal to build a single-family residence on the site which necessitated a variance for a reduced corner sideyard setback. The minimum lot within the Low Residential District is 70 feet. The subject lot is 40 feet wide and has been determined to be a legal non-conforming lot. Proposed Changes: The applicant has reduced the size of the proposed house from 2,843 square feet livable area to 2,218 square feet. The second story has been stepped on the north and east elevations of the house. This change increases the sideyard setback of the second story on the east side from 5 feet and 10 feet, and the frontyard setback on the north elevation from 33 feet to 49 feet. The garage door has been moved from the west elevation to the south elevation, and the setback on the south side of the house has increased from 20 feet to 27 feet. Additionally, the balcony over the garage has been eliminated. These changes greatly reduce the overall bulk of the house and reduce the effect that the second story will have on neighboring property. Major Issues: None. Minor Issues: None. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Commissioner Stewart voiced many concerns regarding the applicant's Variance request to reduce the required setback from 27 feet to 16 feet, 11 inches in order to construct a single-family residence. She felt that the 40-foot lot was too narrow to be developed without DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2007-00396—JALAL NOORZADY December 18, 2007 Page negatively affecting the neighboring property owners. She was also concerned that the proposed driveway was too close, (108 feet) to the traffic light at 19th Street for the future homeowners to safely access the public street. She stated that in good conscience, she would not be able to support a Variance for the site. Commissioner Fletcher commented that he also had reservations developing such a narrow lot, but felt that if the Commissioners did not support the Variance request, they were basically reducing the value of the land to zero. He felt that the applicant had made a good faith effort to reduce the overall bulk of the house since the item was first presented to the Planning Commission on July 25, 2007. Assistant Planning Director Nicholson added that without the Variance, any house on the site would be limited to a maximum building pad width of only 20 feet. He also stated that he did not feel that the driveway location would pose an access problem because the garage location would give the homeowner adequate backup distance to enter traffic in a forward direction. Discussion concluded with Stewart, Fletcher, and Nicholson recommending that the Variance be forwarded to the Planning Commission as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:20 p.m. Tabe Van der Zwaag December 18, 2007 VARIANCE DRC2007-00299 - PETE VOLBEDA - A request to reduce the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet in order to construct a single-family residence in the Low (L) Residential District,,located at 8770 Vinmar Avenue - APN: 0207-242-18. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 5 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which covers minor alterations in land use limitations and includes variances for side yard setbacks. Background: The applicant proposes developing a legal non-conforming lot with a single-family residence. The narrowness of the lot necessitates that the applicant apply for a variance in order to construct the residence and a required two-car garage, The minimum required lot width within the Low Residential district is 60 feet. The applicant has requested a reduction in the required sideyard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. Site Characteristics; The project site is located on the west side of Vinmar Avenue and south of 9th Street. The site is a vacant 5,440 square foot lot that is 31.55 feet wide and 158 feet deep. The neighboring house to the south is also on a 31.55-foot wide lot, and is setback 5 feet from the property line. Design Issues: The applicant has submitted plans to construct a 1,311 square foot single-story residence and a 554 square foot garage. The architectural style of the residence is influenced by a "craftsman" exterior design. The width of the lot has resulted in a long and narrow residence with its front elevation dominated by a two-car garage. Staff has worked with the applicant to increase the visual appeal of the front elevation, which includes stepping the two garage stalls, adding an entrance courtyard, and providing shed roof dormers to the north and south elevations. Staff has determined that without an additional variance for a reduction in the two car-garage requirement, the lot width dictates that the garage be located in front of the residence. Maior Issues: None Minor Issues: The narrowness of the lot has resulted in a residence dominated by the two-car garage. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee approve the proposal as submitted. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Fletcher, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag Commissioners Fletcher and Stewart were generally supportive of the proposed Variance for a reduction in the required side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet in order to construct a single-family residence. They both felt that the 30-foot width of the subject lot dictated that the DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2007-00299 — PETE VOLBEDA December 18, 2007 Page two-car garage would dominate the front elevation of the house and felt that the Variance was justified. They commented that the residence to the south was also on a substandard lot and that there were other homes in the surrounding area that had substandard setbacks. The Committee recommended that the Variance be forwarded to the Planning Commission as presented. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS December 18, 2007 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully U (submitteda, , LL Corky Nicholson Assistant Planning Director