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ACTION AGENDA AND MINUTES
TUESDAY APRIL 5, 1994 5:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA.
Committee Members: Larry McNiel John Melcher Dan Coleman
Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Heinz Lumpp Dave Barker
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Typically
they are items such as plan revisions prepared in response to discussions at a
previous meeting.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR MEETINGS
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.
5:00 p.m.
(Scott) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-11 - BHP STEEL
U.S.A. , INC. (SUPRACOTE) - A request to construct 93,500 square- foot
addition to connect 2 existing industrial buildings in the General
Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan,
located on the north side of Arrow Route at Oakwood Place - APN:
208-961-18 and 19.
5:45 p.m.
(Nancy) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-20 - WILKINSON -
The development of a 33,000 square foot office building on 3 acres of
land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial
Area Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route
and Red Oak Street - APN: 209-144-80.
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.
ADJOUR10CE TP
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
5:00 P.M. Consent Calendar April 5, 1994
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR MEETINGS
Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee adopted the resolution.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
5:00 P.M. Scott Murphy April 5, 1994
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-11 - BHP STEEL
U.S.A. , INC. (SUPRACOTE) - A request to construct 93,500 square foot
addition to connect 2 existing industrial buildings in the General
Industrial designation (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Specific Plan,
located on the north side of Arrow Route at Oakwood Place -
APN: 208-961-18 and 19.
Background:
In 1968, Supracote began operating the initial 48-foot high production
line at their existing facility on Arrow Route. During the past two
years, Supracote has processed two Development Review applications for
expansion of the facility. The 18,786 square foot hazard materials
enclosure was approved by the Planning Commission and was subsequently
completed. On December 14, 1993, the Planning Commission approved a
26,007 square foot warehouse addition which is presently under
construction. The ISP acknowledges Supracote as an existing
manufacturing operation that should be allowed to continue their
operations and expand.
Design Parameters:
The applicant is proposing to construct a new production line to
supplement their existing line. To accomplish this, the following
modifications will occur:
1 . , The applicant has entered into an agreement to purchase the
existing industrial building to the west.
2. The production line will be housed in a structure connecting the
existing Supracote building to the existing industrial building to
the west.
3. The rear 142 feet of the existing industrial building will be
removed and be replaced with a 271 foot deep structure that will
serve as warehouse area for the new production line.
4. The parking area at the north end of the Supracote and the site to
the west is being modified to provide automobile and truck parking
to meet the needs of the users.
5. The existing rail spur will be relocated to provide access to the
new addition.
6. Additional parking will be provided at the south side of the
production line structure.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
CUP 94-11 - BHP STEEL U.S.A. , INC. (SUPRACOTE) -
April 5, 1994
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With the development of the production line, several unique challenges
effect the design of the addition:
1. Ideally, the production line structure would be 800-900 feet in
length; however, this site will only allow a 475 foot structure.
2. A key element of the production line is the heating and cooling of
the sheet steel during the coating process. Because the production
line is limited to 475 feet in length, the material heating and
cooling will be handled vertically instead of horizontally. To
provide the necessary distance, the central portion of the
production line structure is 98 feet tall. The southern portion of
the structure will be 88 feet in height. By comparison, the
existing production line structure is 48 feet high. The ISP limits
structures to four stories or 75 feet, whichever is greater, unless
approved as a Conditional Use Permit.
3. Large numbers of louvers are provided to assist in the cooling of
the product. Vents provided at the roof eave help to expend the
7 million BTU's per hour generated by the process.
4. Given the height of the building, the amount of heat to be
expended, and the scrubber and brush requirements of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District, the furnace stack will be
120 feet tall.
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 . The Commission should determine if the architectural design (i.e. ,
form, bulk, style, materials, and colors) adequately addresses the
height of the structure.
2. The current Industrial Specific Plan requires a 45-foot average
landscape setback along Arrow Route. The existing Supracote
facility currently has an average landscape setback of roughly
38 feet. In order to bring the landscape setback into closer
conformity with City standards, the following options should be
considered:
a) The row of parallel parking spaces could be eliminated and
the landscape area could be expanded; or
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CUP 94-11 - BHP STREET U.S.A. , INC. (SUPRACOTE)
April 5, 1994
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b) The row of parallel parking spaces could be eliminated, the
drive aisle and diagonal parking stalls could be shifted
south, and a landscape planter could be provided adjacent to
the building.
3. In the past, the Planning Commission has permitted the expansion of
the metal building because it was not visible from the public
street. Because a portion of the new expansion area fronts Arrow
Route, staff recommends that the connection between the existing
Supracote building and the industrial building be concrete tilt-up
to match the industrial building.
4. As part of the development of the site, the applicant will be
repainting the entire facility. White is proposed as the primary
building color. The Commission should determine if the white color
will help to minimize the visual impacts of the building height.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and
time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary
design issues:
1 . To help facilitate the transition between the Supracote building
and the industrial building, an arbor could be incorporated onto
the Supracote building that will pick up the geometric pattern of
the industrial building windows.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the application
with modifications.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Scott Murphy
The Design Review Committee reviewed the application and recommended
approval subject to the following:
1 . The west elevation should be designed with a finish similar to the
existing concrete tilt-up building. The Committee suggested the
use of a smooth metal finish.
2. The color palette proposed is acceptable.
3. Landscaping should be provided adjacent to the building along the
south elevation.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
5:45 p.m. Nancy Fong April 5, 1994
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 93-20 - WILKINSON - The
development of a 33,000 square foot office building on 3 acres of land
in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area
Specific Plan, located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Red
Oak Street - APN: 209-144-80.
Background:
At the March 9, 1994 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the above
project and continued it to the April 13, 1994 meeting. The Commission
raised several design issues as well as the inaccuracies among the
different plans such as elevations, perspective of the front elevation,
floor plan, site and landscape plans. The Commission directed the
applicant to clear up the inaccuracies, revise the elevations to address
their design concerns and submit them for the Design Review Committee
review at the April 5, 1994 meeting. Attached for the Committee's
reference is a copy of the March 9, 1994 Commission minutes. The
applicant has revised the development plans according to the discussions
he had with staff and Commissioner Melcher at a meeting on March 14,
1994. The following section of the report describes the revisions to
the project. ,
Staff Convents:
1. North Elevation: The first set of columns and horizontal panel is
projected a distance of 4 feet while the second set (closest to the
triangular element) is projected a distance of 10 feet from the
building wall. All the columns and horizontal panels are
sandblasted materials and are provided with soffits. At the west
side of the triangular element, a vestibule is proposed. According
to the applicant, the tenant, San Bernardino County Department of
Public Social Services, requested the vestibule to address the wind
issue. The outer set of glass windows and doors are recessed
3 feet from the horizontal panel while the main entry doors are at
the building line.
2. East and West Elevations: Instead of the 9-inch pop-out building
wall, the same columns and horizontal panels with soffits as in the
north elevation are proposed. The 3 columns in the middle are
projected a distance of 4 feet and the set of transitional columns
are projected a foot from the building wall.
3. South Elevations: This elevation is unchanged except for the
4-foot wall panels that are turned into 4-foot columns consistent
with the other elevations.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
DR 93-20 - WILKINSON
April 5, 1994
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Comment: The floor plan, site and landscape plans are co-ordinated to
reflect accurately the revisions to the elevations. One minor item that
the Committee may consider is to decide on whether the outer set of
windows and doors of the vestibule at the north elevation should use the
same sapphire blue glass or . clear glass for visibility into the main
entry.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff believes that the applicant has revised the plans to meet the
concerns raised by the Commission.
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Larry McNiel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Nancy Fong
The Committee recommended approval of the revised elevations with the
condition that the outer set of windows and doors of the vertibule at
the north elevation be of clear glass.
Attachment: Planning Commission Minutes dated March 9, 1994
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
Secretary