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Home My WebLink About1994/09/06 - Agenda Packet { DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ACTION AND MINUTES REVISED TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCA14ONGA CIVIC CENTER RAINS ROOM 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA Committee Members: Heinz Lumpp John Melcher Dan Coleman Alternates: Peter Tolstoy Larry McNiel 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) MODIFICATION TO UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM #3 - LEWIS - Review of proposed sign colors for Alta Loma Square, a neighborhood shopping and center located at the northeast corner of 19th Street and Carnelian Avenue. ITEM WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT. PROTECT 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 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 15477 - MATREYEK HOMES - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes and design review for the development of 153 detached condominium units on 20. 15 acres of land in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Medium High ( 14-24 dwelling units per acre) Residential Districts, located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN: 227-691-01 Related File: Variance 94-05 and Pre-Application Review 92-06 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 5:40 - 6: 15 p.m. Steve Hayes September 6, 1994 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 15477 - MATREYEK HOMES - A residential subdivision for condominium purposes and design review for the development of 153 detached condominium units on 20. 15 acres of land in the Medium (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Medium High ( 14-24 dwelling units per acre) Residential Districts, located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN: 227-691-01 Related File: Variance 94-05 and Pre-Application Review 92-06 Background: The property in question, currently being processed as Vesting Tentative Tract 15477 (formerly Vesting Tentative Tracts 13920, 14630 and 15359) , was submitted to the City on September 28, 1988 as a 366 unit "stacked flat," rental condominium project. This proposal was withdrawn by the applicant (The William Lyon Company) on June 26, 1989. The property was then sold to Lincoln Properties, who submitted a 368 unit "stacked flat" condominium project on November 8, 1989. This proposal, reduced down to 328 units during the development review process, was eventually denied without prejudice by the City Council on January 16, 1991 after significant opposition from the residents of the Victoria Planned Community and a recommendation of denial from the Planning Commission. The application was resubmitted on August 28, 1991 for the development of 264 rental stacked flat condominium units on the southernmost 15 acres of the project area (the northernmost 5 acres were to be set aside for a potential future church site) . A Pre-Application review with the Planning Commission was held on October 6, 1991 . The property owner did not pursue this application further and let the application expire and be denied without prejudice. The property was then sold to Matreyek Homes, the current property owner. On October 14, 1992, the Planning Commission held a Pre-Application workshop on a new proposal for 158 detached condominium units. Minutes from this meeting are attached for your convenience as Exhibit "B." Design Parameters: The site is bounded on the north by the abandoned Southern Pacific railroad tracks and single family homes, the south by Base Line Road, the east by a single family residential subdivision under construction, and the west by Milliken Avenue. The site contains no structures and has no significant vegetation or significant natural features. Curb and gutter exists along the entire street frontage of the property. The site slopes uniformly at approximately 3 percent from north to south. Staff Co®ents: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15477 - 1ATREYEK HOMES September 6, 1994 Page 2 Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: There are no new major issues associated with this project. All of the major issues inherent of the project design ( "cluster court" concept and the resulting "grid" site plan with perimeter access drive; use of one-story homes and addressing the neighbor's, Commissions and Councils concerns associated with the previous apartment proposals) were discussed at the Pre-Application review meeting, where the Commission deemed the major site planning concepts acceptable. Please refer to attached minutes. Secondary Issues: Once of all the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues: The applicant has provided a written response (see Exhibit "A") to each comment, which will be included after each issue. 1 . The roof pitch on the French Colonial plans should be increased to be more indicative of the architectural style. Applicant's response: "The roof pitch of 6 1/2 by 12 as shown on the proposed French Country style is typical of that architectural motif." 2. A "focal point" should be created near the main vehicular entrance to the site by using elements such as architectural features, upgraded landscaping, pedestrian gathering areas, etc. Applicant's response: "Additional low planter walls and upgraded landscaping have been added to the main vehicular entrance." 3. The public sidewalk should connect with internal sidewalk system at both project entrances. Applicant's response: "We have added a sidewalk connection on Ellena West. We have not added a sidewalk connection on Milliken Avenue so as to negate a mid-block crossing. If desired, we can add a sidewalk connection on Milliken Avenue." 4. The Committee should consider whether a stream and foot bridge system should be incorporated back into the design, per the Pre-Application plans. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the design without discussion: 1 . A minimum of nine floor plans with a minimum of four elevations per floor plan should be provided per the Planning Commission Residential Design Guidelines. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15477 - MATREYEK HOMES September 6, 1994 Page 3 Applicant's response: "We are providing six floor plans (three different floor plans plus three reverse floor plans) and two different front elevations per floor plan. The Arborcrest concept site plan promotes a pedestrian friendly and visually appealing neighborhood environment. Instead of a repetitious streetscene characterized by traditional single-family detached subdivision design, the Arborcrest community features a streetscene (along the loop road) that integrates visually exposed greenbelt/open space network and varied architectural styles and massing. Based on the site plan design and theme elements, we feel it is unnecessary to provide nine floor plans and four front elevation types per the Residential Design Guidelines. Proposed themed monumentation and special paving for each "cluster neighborhood," combined with a landscape theme for the greenbelt systems along the loop road will provide for an aesthetically pleasing streetscene environment." Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends the Design Review Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission with appropriate conditions. Attachments: Design Review Committee Action: Members Present: Dave Barker, Heinz Lumpp, Dan Coleman Staff Planner: Steve Hayes Design Review Committee Action: The Committee did not make a recommendation on this project but instead recommended that the development team address their individual concerns and return to the Committee. The Committee did recommend the following for the development team to consider when revising the project: 1. The main pedestrian links and vehicular viewsheds to the main recreation area should be opened up to create greater opportunities for "focal points. " Elements such as water features, specimen trees with high canopies and structural towers were mentioned as suggested elements. A rendering of the main recreation areas and focal points should be prepared to Committee review. 2. The applicant should consider extending the eave overhangs on some of the French Colonial models. 3. Carefully consider the architecture of the out buildings throughout the project. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS TT 15477 - MATREYEK HOMES September 6, 1994 Page 4 4. Additional active common open space recreational amenities should be considered throughout the project. 5. Select a wall design/plant palette that will discourage graffiti. 6. Consider noise attenuation devices from adjacent residential units or an alternate use. 7. The Milliken Avenue sidewalk should not be connected with the main project entry. DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS September 6, 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