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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/08/14 - Agenda Packet - (2) ACTION AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 14, 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 7:00 p.m. (Tabe/Shelley) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18196 - FERRERA - A request to subdivide a property of 1 acre into three parcels in the Low (L) Residential District, located at 6970 East Avenue - APN: 0227-121-34. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS 7:10 p.m. (Mike S./Shelley) HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00719 - HECTOR RUIZ - A request to construct 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) Residential District, located at Deer Canyon Drive - APN: 1074-471-26 and 27. 7:30 p.m. (Mike S./Mark) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18680 - THE WILLIAM FOX GROUP - A review of a proposed parcel map for condominium purposes in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the east side of Charles Smith Avenue, about 1,000 feet south of 6th Street - APN: 0229-283-02. Related file: Development Review DRC2007-00253. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00253 - THE WILLIAM FOX GROUP - A proposal to construct a building of about 22,680 square feet on a vacant parcel of 1.23 acre in the General Industrial District, Subarea 13, located at 9275 Charles Smith Avenue - APN: 0229-283-02. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18680. 7:50 p.m. (Larry/Willie) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18544 - OPUS WEST - A request to divide one parcel into 3 parcels on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and .Arrow Route - APN: 0208-341-15. Related File: Development Review DRC2007-00244. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00244 - OPUS WEST - A review of an application for the office project comprised of one 4-story, 139,144 square foot building, and two single-story retail buildings of 6,800 and 7,200 square feet, and a bank with a drive thru of 5,000 square feet, with a CUP for incidental retail (Up to 20 percent) on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of DRC ACTION AGENDA August 14, 2007 Page 2 Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Arrow Route - APN: 0208-341-15. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18544. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:10 p.m. Mike Smith August 14, 2007 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00719 - HECTOR RUIZ - A request to construct 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) Residential.District, located at Deer Canyon Drive - APN: 1074-471-26 and 27. Background: The proposed single-family residences were reviewed by the Design Review Committee on March 20,2007, and a follow-up review on June 5, 2007. The Committee did not accept the design for these 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. Trim should be limited to one architectural design and material. Also, the houses were too similar in appearance and, at a minimum, the use of different materials/trim should be used to set them apart. • The form and massing of the houses combined with the eclectic mix of trim and materials did not clearly project a coherent architectural theme. Furthermore, it did not appear that the client's expectations were understood by the architect nor could they be achieved. • The architectural drawings did not "read" well, i.e. details were not drawn correctly. Also, interpretation of the plans was difficult because of the missing shading that would normally provide an impression of depth and relief on a two-dimensional drawing. The applicant was directed to revise the proposal and resubmit for Committee review. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Since the last review meeting, a new architect was retained for this project. The new architect revised the architecture and the plans to reflect the comments noted above. The roofs of each house are now conventional in their design and consistent with the neighborhood and residences in general. Another significant change is both houses are clearly different. Considering they have the same exact floor plan, the previous architect was encouraged to explore ways to differentiate the two houses. The new architect has achieved this goal by providing differences between the two houses by varying the following areas: the front entrances, "tower" elements above the foyers, roof lines, front and rear balconies, windows/window trim, application of decorative stone veneer, and colors. The architectural theme for each house is now focused and distinct. Both houses now reflect the City's design standards and goals. To assist the Committee, the architect has provided renderings that convey the "movement" of the wall planes. Secondary'Issues: The following issues must be revised and will be verified during Building and Safety plan check. DRC AGENDA DRC2006-00719— HECTOR RUIZ August 14, 2007 Page 2 1. Walls shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet while the maximum height of retaining walls is 4 feet (in both the instances, the maximum height is 3 feet when the wall is located within the front yard setback area). Note: walls and fences shall not encroach into the equestrian easement located along Deer Canyon Road. 2. The maximum lot coverage within the Very Low (VL) Residential District is 25 percent including the roof overhangs. The proposed lot coverage is 20 percent. The plans submitted for plan check shall have the correct lot coverage. Furthermore, the property owners shall be notified that any future additions or structures on each respective lot are restricted by this lot coverage limit. Staff Recommendation: Staff believes the revisions address the concerns indicated by the Committee and the outcome is very positive. Any additional changes can be addressed as conditions of approval. Staff recommends approval of the project to the Committee. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The Committee recommended approval to the Planning Director. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. Mike Smith August 14, 2007 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18680 - THE WILLIAM FOX GROUP - A review of a proposed parcel map for condominium purposes in the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13, located at the east side of Charles Smith Avenue, about 1,000 feet south of 6th Street - APN: 0229-283-02. Related file: Development Review DRC2007-00253. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00253 - THE WILLIAM FOX GROUP - A proposal to construct a building of about 22,680 square feet on a vacant parcel of 1.23 acre in the General Industrial District, Subarea 13, located at 9275 Charles Smith Avenue - APN: 0229-283-02. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map SU BTP M 18680. Design Parameters: The project site is a rectangular parcel of about 330 feet (north to south) by 165 feet (east to west). The site is vacant and is dominated by short grasses and shrubs. The property is bound on the east by the 1-15 Freeway. To the north is a small office/warehouse complex comprised of two buildings while to the south is a refueling station. Across the street are numerous warehouse buildings ranging in size between 50,000 to 200,000 square feet. The zoning of the property.and all surrounding properties are within the General Industrial (GI) District, Subarea 13. The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,083 and 1,077 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes an office/warehouse of 22,680 square feet. The building will be subdivided into three condominium units with their own office and warehouse spaces. In addition to the first floor, the office each of the units will have a second floor office. The office areas will be located along the east side of the building with their corresponding entrances facing the freeway. The building will have three roll-up doors to allow access to the warehouse area of each unit. Because of the layout of the building, the doors are not located next to each other or on the same building elevation. Instead there will be one door on each side except to the west (facing the street). There will be two points of access via Charles Smith Avenue. Sixty-four parking stalls for employees and customers will be provided with the majority being located at the east side of the project site. The remainder will be at the south and north sides of the site. There will be no dedicated truck parking; however, there will space for loading/unloading at the roll-up doors. Landscape coverage is 16.2 percent; the minimum requirement is 12 percent for this development district. The proposed building will be of concrete tilt-up construction painted with a palette of four different colors. An additional primary material will be stackstone veneer while a secondary material will be glass panels. Key features include tower elements with raised parapets and stone-veneered flared "legs." Each office area has a canopy over its respective entry. Glass is generously incorporated around each office area on both floors, at the towers, and at equal intervals along the east elevation. Glass panels are provided to a lesser extent along the west elevation. Stackstone veneer will be applied to the "legs" of each tower element. The midpoint tower at the east elevation will have stackstone applied to its entire face while the midpoint tower at the west elevation will have this veneer limited to the lower 13 feet of its face. The top edge of the parapets at each tower element will incorporate a form-lined relief. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM18680 AND DRC2007-00253—WILLIAM FOX GROUP August 14, 2007 Page 2 Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. In general, architectural elements have not been uniformly applied. The following changes are recommended: 1. Provide additional glass panels on the west elevation. This elevation faces Charles Smith Avenue and, in comparison to the east elevation, is relatively bare. 2. Apply stacked stone on the entire face of the midpoint tower located at the west side of the building to match the tower located on the east side of the building. 3. Provide a continuous form-lined relief along the entire top edge of the parapet. 4. Indicate the potential or target uses for the proposed center and how on-site parking was determined and will be maintained by the property owner to support future uses. Based on submitted plans, on-site parking has been calculated for a warehouse use with limited office areas. This means that future alterations to the office areas or allowing a more intensive use will not be allowed because of inadequate on-site parking to support these potential changes. Prospective tenants must be notified of these limitations. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. 1. Add overhead trellis at the employee lunch area. The overhead trellis shall have cross members spaced no more than 18-inch on center with minimum dimensions of 4 inches by 12 inches. Also, each support column shall have a decorative base that incorporates the architectural finishes/trim used on the building such as stacked stone and decorative cap. The trellis shall be painted to match the building. 2. Provide a draft Uniform Sign Program for the project including drawings indicated overall quantity and placement of signs on the building and site. A final approved sign program is required prior to the installation of any signs at the site. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. Incorporate undulating berms along the Charles Smith Avenue frontage within the landscape setback and landscape areas. 2. Landscaping along the shared property line with the 1-15 Freeway shall include a minimum of one 24-inch box tree per 3 parking stalls, shrubs spaced 18 inches on center, and appropriate ground cover. 3. All ground-mounted equipment, utility boxes including transformers, and back-flow devices shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on center. 4. Decorative paving shall be provided at the primary vehicular access point on to the site. 5. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. DRC ACTION AGENDA SUBTPM18680 AND DRC2007-00253 —WILLIAM FOX GROUP August 14, 2007 Page 3 6. Provide durable street furniture in the outdoor employee eating area, such as tables, chairs, waste receptacles. 7. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be revised, as noted above, and resubmitted for review by the Committee prior to being forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and action. Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Mike Smith The applicant submitted revised elevations incorporating changes requested by Staff. Specifically, they increased the application of glass panels on the west elevation, have added stackstone veneer to the full height of the middle `tower' element on the west elevation, and incorporated a reveal along the top edge of the parapet on all elevations. The Design Review Committee recommends approval to the Planning Commission of the revised project with the additional following revisions requested by the Committee. Staff will verify that all improvements have been completed prior to the public hearing: 1. Eliminate the `flaring' of the legs of the tower elements. The towers shall have a conventional vertical design consistent with other industrial buildings. 2. Eliminate the access gates located at the north and south sides of the building. 3. Shift the employee lunch area to a more suitable location near one of the main entrances of the building. It was suggested to exchange its location with one of the trash enclosures. 4. Provide enhanced landscaping along the Charles Smith Street frontage, especially near the rear doors. 5. A Uniform Sign Program shall be submitted. The applicant shall provide a draft for review by Staff prior to issuance of Building Permits. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:50 p.m. Larry Henderson August 14, 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18544 - OPUS WEST - A request to divide one parcel into 3 parcels on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Arrow Route - APN: 0208-341-15. Related File: Development Review DRC2007-00244. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2007-00244 - OPUS WEST - A review of an application for the office project comprised of one 4-story, 139,144 square foot building, and two single-story retail buildings of 6,800 and 7,200 square feet, and a bank with a drive thru of 5,000 square feet, with a CUP for incidental retail (Up to 20 percent) on a 9.87 acre property, located on the west side of Haven Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Arrow Route - APN: 0208-341-15. Related File: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18544. Continued from the July 31, 2007, Design Review Committee (Plans and comments to follow under separate cover). Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Munoz, Stewart, Nicholson Staff Planner: Larry Henderson The Committee continued the item to the next meeting on September 18, 2007. The applicant will bring to the next meeting revised plans as follows: 1. Revise the corner retail building to add the Travertine tile (same as the office building) to all the covered center wall and column section surfaces at the intersection and on the entry of the parking lot side, as well as the wainscot area on all sides of the building. 2. Revise the Detailed Site Plan to develop a plaza treatment at the Haven Avenue and Arrow Route intersection through the use of decorative pavement, low walls with decorative caps, signage, berm, and specimen size trees. The area should, through design, create a special place that identifies this as a high-quality office campus atmosphere as provided for under the Haven Overlay zone. An example would be the Albertson Shopping Center at Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. The plans for the Hillwood Development on the south side of Arrow Route were also identified as a good example. 3. The applicant requested to revisit the Sign Program again and to re-submit signs for the street sides that are uniform and in size/color (subdued) with no company logos for each tenant. The Committee was not supportive but would consider this if requested. 4. The applicant committed to providing staff with the revised plans by Monday August 20, 2007, in order to be on the next DRC meeting scheduled for September 18, 2007. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS August 14, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. R tfully s mitt d, I �� Corky Nic olson Assista lanning Director