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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/05/03 - Agenda Packet DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEE4'ING ACTION COMMENTS AND KINUTES MAY 3, 1994 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOK 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. 5:00 P.M. (Scott) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS - Review of pylon sign design for Foothill Marketplace, a commercial/retail center located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue. 5:20 p.m. (Steve H. ) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-04 - NORTH TOWN -HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Review of project meeting room elevations for a 88 unit affordable housing complex located on the south side of Peron Boulevard west of Old Town Park. 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. 5:40 p.m. (Steve H. ) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14208 - RITTENHOUSE - The proposed development of a 20-unit residential detached condominium project on 3.0 acres of land in the Medium Residential Development District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) , located on the north side of Base Line Road, west of Alta Cuesta Drive - APN: 202- 025-01 , 04, 07, and 08. 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 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:00 p.m. Consent Calendar May 3, 1994 (Scott) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-37 - FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE PARTNERS - Review of pylon sign design for Foothill Marketplace, a commercial/retail center located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue. Design Review Cammittee Action: The Committee (Melcher, Coleman) reviewed the pylon sign design and recommended approval to the Planning Commission. (Steve H. ) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-04 - NORTH TOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Review of project meeting room elevations for a 88 unit affordable housing complex located on the south side of Feron Boulevard west of Old Town Park. Design Review Committee Action: The Design Review Committee (Melcher, Coleman) reviewed the project meeting room and day care building elevations and recommended approval subject to the following: 1 . Clarify that the tile surround used around the entrance to the internal courtyard and mail box areas will return into the recessed portions of the building arches. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 5:40 p.m. Steve Hayes May 3, 1994 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14208 - RITTENHOUSE - The proposed development of a 20-unit residential detached condominium project on 3.0 acres of land in the Medium Residential Development District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) , located on the north side of Base Line Road, west of Alta Cuesta Drive - APN: 202-025-01 , 04, 07, and 08. Background: Tentative Tract 14208 and related Development District Amendment 89-07 were previously reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on July 10, 1992 and the Development District Amendment adopted by the City Council on August 5, 1992. Approval included the development of a 32 unit attached condominium project ranging from one detached unit up to a seven-plex configuration. All required common open space and amenities were also incorporated into the project design. Design Parameters: The site is bounded by residential development (both attached and detached) to the north, single family residential development to the south, single family homes and flood control channel to the east and multiple unit residential buildings to the west. The 3-acre subject site is part of a larger 5-acre site that already has 3 single family homes on the portion not proposed for development at this time. The property is several feet higher than the surrounding land in all directions. A large number of mature trees exist on the property, many of which will be removed and replaced per Tree Removal Permit 91-40, approved by the Commission in conjunction with the attached condominium scheme. Of special concern is the large Coast Live Oak tree along the Base Line Road frontage. The most recent arborist report recommended that the Oak tree be retained in place and proper protection measures applied for its continued health. An access easement for the single family homes currently exists along Base Line Road. Private drive aisles that meet the criteria of the Fire District and Building and Safety Division are proposed to serve the site. The site currently slopes from northwest to southeast at approximately 3 percent. 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 main common open space area and guest parking should be more centrally located and away from the Base Line Road frontage (see attached Options A and B) . In turn, three homes can be proposed backing onto Base Line Road in the currently proposed location of the common open space. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14208 - RITTENHOUSE May 3, 1994 Page 2 2. A one-story model should be introduced into the project mix to break up the massing of the units, especially along Base Line Road. In addition, using like models next to each other (i.e. , Base Line Road frontage) should be avoided. 3. If a one-story model is not recommended by the Committee, then further variation should be introduced into the proposed product line, especially in the rear elevations backing onto Base Line Road and the apartment complex to the west and north. 4. As currently proposed, a Variance will be necessary for a reduction in the amount of common open space within the project. The Committee should consider whether the common open space area should be increased to meet the minimum 35 percent common open space area requirement or whether the large amount of private open space and having the required number of recreational amenities satisfies the intent of the code in this specific situation. 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 Committee should consider and recommend the best option relative to the future status of the Coast Live Oak tree. As mentioned earlier, the most recent arborist study recommends preserving the tree in place with no disruptions within the drip line of the tree. However, future street improvements for Base Line Road as recommended by City staff would be in conflict with the goal of giving the best environment for the tree to be preserved in place. Therefore, staff strongly recommends that the tree be relocated for preservation beyond the limits of construction of any improvements that would interfere with the continued survival potential of the Oak tree. Numerous Coast Live Oak trees have been transplanted in other Inland Empire communities with a fairly high success ratio. 2. The use of varying accent materials (in addition to the stone veneer) is encouraged (i.e. , brick veneer, real river rock, etc. ) and should be utilized to the return wall location on all garage side elevations. 3. The southernmost visitor parking space on the cul-de-sac bulb should be relocated or eliminated. 4. The perimeter wall separating the project from the apartment project to the west and north should be combined into a single wall. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion: 1 . Pilasters should be introduced into the walls and fences along the interior property lines. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 14208 - RITTENHOUSE May 3, 1994 Page 3 2. Create a strong pedestrian connection between units and common open space areas. Pedestrian crossings using enriched paving materials are encouraged. 3. Strengthen project entry statements with expanded accent landscaping decorative paving and special architectural features. A "focal point" should be created to terminate the entry statement. 4. Pair garages to create larger front yards wherever possible (i.e. , along southerly private streets) . 5. Three elevation types per floor plan should be provided. 6. Stamped concrete should be eliminated and replaced with a different enriched paving material. Staff Recommendation: Based on the significance of the major issues, staff recommends that the applicant address all issues which the Committee feels appropriate and resubmit the project for further review of the Committee. Attachments: Options A 6 B Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Larry McNiel, John Melcher, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following conditions: 1. The common open space area should be relocated per option "B. " 2. The units along Base Line Road should be replotted so like models are not plotted adjacent to each other, and variety of front/rear setback is increased, subject to review and approval of the Planning Division. 3. The rear elevations of the Plans 2 and 3 should be upgraded to the satisfaction of the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. With this, the Committee felt a one-story model need not be introduced into the unit mix. 4. The status of the Oak Tree should be deferred to the Planning Commission for further discussion. 5. Real river rock should be used on the wall pilasters and as the accent material for the homes. 6. A tile roofing material should be used, per City policy. Specific tile samples should be submitted for review and approval of the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS May 3 , 1994 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller Secretary