HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-108 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRCDCA01-02, A REQUEST TO
AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY ADDING OR MODIFYING TEXT AND
GRAPHICS REGARDING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARDIROUTE66 VISUAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment
DRCDCA01-02, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject
Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of December 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on December 12, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to Foothill Boulevard located within the City.
b. The application will not have a significant impact on the environment.
C. The application will expand the streetscape design by establishing uniform street
furniture, hardscape, and other elements along Foothill Boulevard, thus unifying the streetscape,
promoting cohesiveness, and preserving Historic Route 66.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the
General Plan and with related development; and
b. The proposed amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the
Development Code; and
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C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives the Development Code;
and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines
promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment DRCDCA01-02
by the adoption of the attached City Council Ordinance.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: �X
Larry . cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST•
rad Bulle cretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 12th day of December 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT, DRCDCA01-02, A REQUEST TO AMEND VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS BY ADDING OR MODIFYING TEXT AND GRAPHICS
REGARDING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN,AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORTTHEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment
No. DRCDCA01-02, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Ordinance, the
subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of December 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. On_day of_2002, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted
a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A,
of this Ordinance are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on , 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to Foothill Boulevard located within the City.
b. The application will not have a significant impact on the environment.
C. The application will expound the streetscape design by establishing uniform street
furniture, hardscape, and other elements along Foothill Boulevard, thus unifying the streetscape,
promoting cohesiveness, and preserving Historic Route 66.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the
General Plan and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the
General Plan and with related development; and
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b. The proposed amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the
Development Code; and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives the Development Code;
and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Council herebyfinds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in compliance
with the California Environmental QualityAct of 1970,as amended,and the Guidelines promulgated
thereunder,and further,specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a significant effect on the
environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15061.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Council hereby approves Development Code Amendment No. DRCDCA01-02 by the adoption
of the attached Exhibit"A."
6. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.32.050
A clear organization of streets, identifiable districts, and landmarks which gives people
a sense of direction and orientation. The extent of confusion in traffic circulation,and the
amount of congestion increasingly figures in people's perceptions of cities.
3. A sense of uniqueness. This quality can be derived from a single feature,a district-wide
theme reflecting ethnic or historical themes,or an eventwhich is staged in a special place
each year.
4. A sense of place in a shared past which gives people a sense of belonging.
B. Community Design Vocabulary. In an effort to provide a unique community image for the
Foothill Boulevard Corridor,a variety of existing or proposed image enhancement elements will
be provided or enhanced and designed to increase corridor identity. Vocabulary of these image
giving elements include the following:
1. Activity Centers. Activity Centers are points of intersection at major streets or landmarks
along the Foothill Boulevard Corridor. As such, they are points of concentrated activity
which give identity to individual subareas. Major Activity Centers located contiguous to
the Foothill Boulevard Corridor include the areas surrounding the following intersections:
a. Foothill Boulevard at San Bernardino Road
b. Foothill Boulevard at Vineyard Avenue
C. Foothill Boulevard at Archibald Avenue
d. Foothill Boulevard at Hermosa Avenue
e. Foothill Boulevard at Ethua da.Aueaueklaven Avenue
f. Foothill Boulevard at Milliken Avenue
AW g. Foothill Boulevard at Rochester Avenue
h. Foothill Boulevard at Day Creek Boulevard
I. Foothill Boulevard at Etiwanda Avenue
The ipjactiop of small dose, of urbani4, at these key actilti4x centecs a gug d
method for ti q - more interesting formaldive Se ' p �'n� of fh F fh'll
RewlevardGoFridor The Activity Center at Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road
is a more rural, informal, village design concept. The specific design of the
intersections for the Activity Centers between Vineyard and Etiwanda Avenues is �
within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
2. Suburban Parkway Transitions. It is recognized that the Foothill Boulevard Corridor will
not become a totally pedestrian-oriented environment. Therefore, the five
pedestrian-oriented activity centers listed above, will be linked together by "suburban
parkway" transition areas. These parkway transition sections will consist of informal
landscape treatments dominated by drifts of London Planes, California Sycamore, and
Purple Plum trees. Other parkway characteristics include rolling turf berms and
meandering/undulating sidewalks which are designed to complement informal landscape
treatments. The parkway transitions will Include enhancement areas that have
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special treatments with accent pavement in the travel lanes, median island,
sidewalks; street furniture,and accent trees. The specific design of the parkway P
transitions and enhancement areas is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual
Improvement Plan.
3. Landmarks Specific elements of the environment that exhibit and promote an individual
or unique identity include landmarks. Because landmarks are, by definition, unique and
distinct, they are also few in number. Landmarks are typically associated with historic
structures/features or prominent land forms which exhibit memorable qualities and project
a strong identity or image. Landmarks located contiguous to the Foothill Boulevard
Corridor include:
a. The Sycamore Inn
b. The Oso Bear Monument
C. The remnants of the Cucamonga China Town
d. The Thomas Brothers Winery
e. The Virginia Dare Winery
f. The first U.S. Post Office site in Cucamonga
g. John and George Klusman Houses
h. Mitchell House
L Mandala House
j. Bell House
k. Guidera House
I. Sacred Heart Church
M. Aggazzotti Winery
n. Sections of San Bernardino Road located east of the Southern Pacific Railroad
bridge and north of Foothill Boulevard
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4. Gateways. Gateway elements are typically associated with prominent landforms,
landscape features,structures,or entrance monumentation signs designed to announce
entrance into a community or special districts. Currently, these gateway features are
nonexistent within the planning area, which contribute to an overall lack of corridor
definition or identity. Gateways are proposed for the intersections of Foothill
Boulevard/Grove Avenue,and Foothill Boulevard/East Avenue. The specific design of
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the two gateways is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement
Plan.
5. Views. View opportunities are found within every subarea and range from expansive
vistas of distant mountains, to tightly framed views of landmarks, prominent natural
landforms,or other special features located contiguous to Foothill Boulevard. The critical
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requirement is that view opportunities be recognized and enhanced and that all proposed
developments be designed to preserve and protect the desired view.
C. Key Existing Community Features. In an effort to promote community design within the Foothill
Boulevard Corridor,a variety of existing community design features have been identified. It is
the intent of the community design plan to identify these elements so that they may be
preserved or enhanced. The following key community features are significant structures and
are worthy of preservation/restoration and should be incorporated into any future development
proposals for their respective sites. Key community design features related to the Foothill
Boulevard are described below.
1. Thomas Brothers and Virginia Dare Wineries. These wineries are one of the major
theme-setting community character elements for the Foothill Boulevard Corridor. All
streetscape/landscapeand architectural components shall be sensitive to and compatible
with the overall winery theme of Rancho Cucamonga. Key visual elements, such as
grape arbors and trellis elements, shall be consistently repeated along the corridor.
Architectural variations which fully reflect the heritage of Rancho Cucamonga shall be
encouraged.
The Thomas Brothers Winery,first established in 1839, is among the oldest in the state.
The building reflects early Califomia/Spanish architectural influences, characterized by
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The specific design for this intersection is within the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66
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FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -ARCHIBALD AVENUE INTERSECTION
3. Sycamore Inn. The Sycamore Inn Activity Center is dominated by a quality sit-down
restaurant and complemented by a small specialty-oriented restaurant and the original
Red Chief Motel. Originally established in the 1880s this large,two-story structure was
constructed as an inn/stage stop in the community known as Bear Gulch. The
architecture is characterized by chateau and craftsman details. The building is sheathed
in vertical wood siding and has a moderately pitched gable roof with a native stone
chimney. The building and site are enhanced by the presence of numerous mature
California Sycamore trees.
4. Manic Lamp Restaurant. The Magic Lamp Restaurant is located in an eclectic building
which is characterized by brick walls and a unique clay-tiled hip roof. The roof of the
structure is composed of a variety of roof tiles stacked in such a fashion as to provide a
rich, textured effect. The restaurant lies within the Bear Gulch Activity Area.
5. Eucalyptus Windrows. The remnants of a windrow are found on either side of Foothill
Boulevard,east of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge crossing which traverses Foothill
Boulevard. The trees are mature and appear healthy; although they are not maintained
and set a distinctive open space character along Foothill Boulevard.
6. Notable Structures. The following community features are notable structures and,at the
property owners option, can be incorporated into a future development proposal. Any
such proposal must be required to upgrade these structures to current City Development
Standards(i.e.,building and safety,land use circulation/access,and landscaping)or may
be relocated off-site.
a. Old Route 66 Gas Station (9670). This former gas station, located near the
intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Archibald Avenue, is comprised of two
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A.URBAN FORM
Single story structure at sidewalk edge with two,possibly 3
story structures behind. At major intersections,buildings
should be sidewalk adjacent,with awnings of shuctural
overhangs for solar relief for pedestrians. Buildings not
within Intersections zones.
B. HISTORICAL/ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING POTENTIAL
General lack of a strong architectural'theme.' Potential .
based upon historic nose of Foothill Blvd. Winery at
Vineyard may add some'ranch elements'to architecture
such u grape arbors or had parches. Older gas stations
Wong FootlhOl built during t he'41Ts&'5g's also contain
spedal architecture;elements and material conteR
C. DESIGN THEME POTENTIAL
A specific design theme is considered a weak Idea end a
conjured Creme Is also a poor Idea. An overall scale,form.
j� and materials pante is considered most appropriate.
D. CIRCULATION NEEDS
Foothiill Blvd. is not a pedestrian concourse:t is a vehicular
corridor. The urban design altemadves should consider creating
pedestrian nodes at designated locations. Parking should be hidden
at these designated Intersections. Consider a conldor4ong bil away.
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E. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS
Capital Imprmirnerds world Include major emphasis at
designated intersections. EkmerdsmpM Include haffie Erol
epdpmeK Gra ONSAX,flight gWfdWX a,trees,and a me# .
urban eammtt(fountain.sculptures.or aisles of flagslbanners).
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Street furniture and other elements per
Foothill Boulevard/Rout 66
�d Visual Improvement Plan.
G. LAND USE COMPATIBILITY
^� Congregate pedestrian alerted uses at maim
Intersections. Avoid vehicular drive-tru uses at these key
locations.
H. MATERIALS AND COLORS
Heavy emphasis on textured materials with mix of warm
and cool colors. Avoidance of huge expanses of glass of
other reflective materials. Use of white also. For major
wall color,smooth finish stucco,stained woods and metal
roofs as predominate material.
I. VACANT LAND
Vacant areas at designated Intersections should
Incorporate selected urban design concept into project.
Meandering sidewalks should conned with access area
at commercial pac deo(pima,waft,etc.)
ACTIVITY CENTER CONCEPT -7
Specific design for each Activity Center per Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Improvement Plan] ADD
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Specific design for each Activity Center per Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan
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I Decorative light fixtures.
Focal theme clock \
Tower/clock,to be
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Trash receptacles. right-of-way. !
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4. Suburban Parkways. Suburban parkways will be designed to link individual
activity centers. The parkways will be designed with informal clusters of
trees and rolling turf berms, which evoke pastoral, suburban-oriented,
qualities.
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5. Parkway Transitions. In order to provide a gradual transition from urban-oriented
parkways, "parkway transitions" have been introduced within the plan. Parkway
transitions are designed to transition formal hardscape elements found within the urban
activity zone into informal landscape statements which incorporate rolling turf berms,
meandering/undulating sidewalks;and informal tree plantings. Specifically,the parkway
transition is characterized by a 75-foot transition zone, dominated by Flowering Plum
accent trees. See sketch below for concept. See Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 VisualT
Improvement Plan for Specifications.
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6. Circulation System Concepts.
a. Center Median Islands. In order to preserve the level of service on Foothill
Boulevard, access to commercial properties should be via the median breaks at
signalized intersections,with off-street, internal circulation to be provided to serve
the properties between intersections. It will also be necessary to accept an
increased number of U-turns at the remaining intersections to reduce the greater
friction caused by more frequent median openings.
Any median break on a street with such high volume must be signalized for safety;
and when signals are placed less than approximately 700 feet apart,the speed at
which progressive traffic movement can be obtained falls below an acceptable
level. East-west arterials in the City will have to be capable of two-way,progressive
traffic service for a large part of the day.
For these reasons, no median break has been planned, for example, at Red Hill
Country Club Drive,San Diego Avenue,or Klusman Avenue. Klusman Avenue is
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h. The Pedestrian Experience. Architecture and outdoor space along Foothill
Boulevard shall be integrally designed and oriented toward the pedestrian
experience. The experience should be visually diverse, stimulating, and include
activities that create a sense of variety and excitement.
(1) Site buildings to create new pedestrian spaces that complement and expand
the existing pedestrian rights-of-way along Foothill Boulevard. This is
accomplished by creating plazas and allowing wider sidewalks on Foothill
Boulevard.
(2) Site and design buildings to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and avoid
locating driveways and service areas which interfere with the flow of Foothill
Boulevard pedestrian movements.
(3) Site and design structures to facilitate public access across sites where
important pedestrian connections occur. Mid-block passageways from rear
parking lots can be created through a fully developed internal paseo system.
11. Streetscaoe Design Details.
a. Streetscaoe Furniture. This streetscape furniture/material palette depicts the
elements to utilize along Foothill Boulevard. All furniture that is connected to the
sidewalk shall be connected with shear bolts and not have concrete or other
footings. This matrix applies to all of Foothill Boulevard. It should be ReIed t1h
these The specific furniture selections are within the Foothill Boulevard/Route
66 Visual Improvement Plan. MQDtF�/
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STREETSCAPE FURNITURE/MATERIAL PALETTE
b. Streetscape Lighting. It is the intent of streetscape lighting to add a consistent,
planned look for Foothill Boulevard during daylight hours and evenings. Lighting
can have a dramatic affect on the quality of streetscape design.
All lighting fixtures, luminaries, poles, and supporting hardware in the public
right-of-way shall be consistent and approved by the City Engineer per the Foothill
Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
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All development areas outside the public right-of-way shall use high pressure
sodium lighting. All direct light rays shall be confined to the limits of the building
site.
C. Streetscape Color Coordination. In order to aid in design continuity along the
Foothill Boulevard Corridor, significant portions of all street furniture shall be
finished with a unifying color per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual
Improvement Plan. A. Goloi: shall be selected which will exhibill the Game
provide
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Section 17.32.060 -Trip Reduction
A. A minimum of one shower facility, accessible to both men and women, shall be provided for
persons walking or bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
Section 17.32.070- Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines
The portion of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Interstate 15 was not partofthe original
Foothill Boulevard Study area; therefore the provisions of the original Specific Plan did not apply to
development within this "Missing Link." Subsequently, these Guidelines were prepared in order to
provide specific streetscape design provisions through those portions of the Terra Vista and Victoria
Planned Communities and the Industrial Districts. The Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines,
therefore, extend the concepts of the original Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan through the "Missing
Link,"thereby creating a dynamic concourse with a unifying community design image reflective of the
community heritage and identity.
A. Activity Centers: Activity Centers are selected intersections along the Foothill Boulevard
Corridor defined as"Theme"or"Statement"areas which"tie"together the visual aspects of the
Foothill Boulevard Corridor through the city, promote concentrated activity at these areas, and
give identity and theme to the areas in which they are located.The Activity Centers are located
contiguous to Foothill Boulevard as indicated in the following drawing:
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Because three comers of the Haven Avenue intersection are fully or partially developed, the
development provisions of the Activity Center are limited to those streetscape and landscape
improvements within the public right-of-way.Therefore, many of the following standards apply
only to the Milliken Avenue and Rochester Avenue Activity Centers:
1. Streetscaoe
a. All building orientations will relate to the Foothill Boulevard frontage. The building
setback areas will be enhanced pedestrian zones with special hardscape materials,
formal landscape arrangements, and pedestrian-level lighting.
b. Streetscape elements such as bollards,crosswalks with special paving materials,
light standards, and street furniture should be uniform throughout the Foothil
Boulevard Corridor per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual ImprovementrTW
Plan.
C. The concept within the activity center is to incorporate a formal, regularly spaced,
street Vee planting system utilizing a palette of informally shaped, colorful trees.
d. The urban or formal streetscape design characteristic of the activity center should
extend along Foothill Boulevard and secondary/intersecting streets to a point of
logical transition to the suburban parkway. Typically, the design will extend to at
least the first driveway or as modified through the design review process. The
extent of the urban streetscape should be able to adjust to changes in public right-
of-way conditions such as right turn lanes and bus bays.
2. Site Planning
a. At activity centers, buildings may be placed at or adjacent to the front setback line
to create a more appealing, active streetscape. Front yard areas of parking lots
dominating the streetscene are specifically prohibited.
b. Multi-story buildings shall be designed to relate to the pedestrian level.All ground
story facades shall be designed to relate to the human scale. This can be
accomplished through the breaking of facades into bays and the signage brought
down in size and location. Further, this reduction in scale can be established
through the use of elements which add horizontal articulation to the facades.
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B. Suburban Parkways:
1. Streetscape.
a. The parkways will be designed with informal clusters of trees, rolling turf berms,
and meandering/undulating sidewalks evoking pastoral, suburban qualities.
b. Streetscape elements such as bollards, crosswalks with special paving, light
standards,and street furniture shall be identical in style and finish to those used in )�
the Foothill Boulevard corridor per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visua� IN—)
Improvement Plan.
2. Architectural Concept:
a. The architectural characteristics shall be governed by the existing standards of the
Development Code, Terra Vista Community Plan, and Victoria Community Plan.
b. In situations where buildings are highly visible from the side streets and/or adjacent
parking areas, special emphasis shall be placed on creating architectural interest.
3. Landscape Concept: The plantings will consist of informal treatments, dominated by
London Plane (Platanus acerifolia), California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), and
Flowering Plum (Prunus cerasifera)trees. Other species may be used to accent and/or
supplement these designated tree types.The type and location of these species should
be reviewed in conjunction with specific development proposals.
C. Parkway Transitions: In order to provide a gradual transition from the urban activity centers to
the suburban, informal parkways, "parkway transitions"will be introduced along the corridor.
Parkway transitions are designed to blend the formal hardscape and tree planting pattern of the
activity centers with the informal landscape and hardscape treatment of the suburban parkways.
Specifically, the parkway transition is characterized by a 75- to 150-foot zone, dominated by
Flowering Plum trees.Other tree species may be introduced to supplement the Flowering Plum
to assist in creating a smooth transition. Please refer to the illustration shown in Section
17.32.050.D.5.
D. General Guidelines:
1. Site Planning:
a. Buildings shall be sited to create new pedestrian spaces that complement and
expand the existing pedestrian rights-of-way along Foothill Boulevard.This can be
accomplished by creating plazas and allowing wider sidewalks on the boulevard.
b. Buildings shall be designed and placed to minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts.
Driveways and service areas shall be located to avoid interfering with the flow of
pedestrian circulation in and around the site.
C. All auto related facilities(i.e.working bays,storage,etc.)shall be oriented/screened
away from public view.
d. Buildings should be oriented to encourage restaurants,services,limited retail uses
(as permitted by the applicable Community Plan or Chapter 17.30),and other high
intensity pedestrian uses on the ground levels of all buildings within activity centers.
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2. Parking Lots:
a. Whenever possible, entries shall be located on side streets in order to minimize
pedestrian/vehicularconficts.When this is notpossible,the Foothill Boulevard site
entry shall be designed with appropriately patterned concrete or pavers(behind the
public right-of-way)to differentiate it from the sidewalks.
b. Parking access points,whether located on Foothill Boulevard or side streets,shall
be located as far from street intersections as possible.
C. Parking areas shall be designed so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving
vehicles and minimize the need for the pedestrian to cross parking aisles.
d. Individual project parking areas shall be linked with on-site driveways which are
clearly identified and easily recognized as connectors. New development projects
shall delineate on all plans where vehicular connections to adjacent properties are
located.The applicant must also demonstrate provisions for access easements for
such vehicular movements to adjacent properties consistentwith approved master
plans.
e. Parking areas shall be designed in a manner which link the building to the street
sidewalk system to encourage and facilitate pedestrian movement. This can be
accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced paving,
trellis structures, and/or landscape treatments.
3. Landscape Design:
a. All street furniture, light standards,bollards, and similar hardware within 10 feet of
the.public right-of-way shall be painted a color chosen as the Foothill Boulevard
Corridor Theme Color. Sign faces may vary and match related architecture.
b. A colorful landscape edge shall be established at the base of buildings. Asphalt
edges at the base of structures are prohibited. Plant materials in containers are
appropriate.
C. Internal pedestrian circulation, linking office complexes with neighboring
commercial or office developments, should be located close to buildings.
d. Planting clusters should assume a non-uniform arrangement. The diversity of
massing types should be great enough to provide interest but kept to a level which
evokes a relaxed, natural feeling to the observer.
e. Water conserving plantings and irrigation should be used in all landscaped areas.
(Refer to City Ordinance No. 411-Xeriscape.)
4. Streetscape Lighting:
a. It is the intent of streetscape lighting to add a consistent, planned look for Foothill
Boulevard during day and evening hours. Lighting can have a dramatic effect on
the quality of the streetscape design.
b. All lighting fixtures, luminaries, poles and supporting hardware in the public
right-of-way shall be consistent along Foothill Boulevard and approved by the City
Engineer, per the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
following
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C. All development areas outside the public right-of-way shall use high pressure
sodium lighting. All direct light rays shall be confined to the limits of the building
site.
E. Foothill Boulevard Circulation Improvements
1. Center Median Program-Based upon traffic analyses,a continuous 14-foot wide raised
landscaped median shall be provided on Foothill Boulevard. The median can provide
benefits necessary to accommodate increased development and traffic demand through
increased vehicular capacity,increased vehicular/pedestrian safety, increased vehicular
mobility, and increased vehicular level of service
Median breaks shall occur only at major signalized intersections as determined by the
City Engineer. Altemate median breaks may be considered subject to a detailed traffic
analysis and subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
2. Median Design - The 14-foot wide median shall be designed to provide access control
and a unifying landscape statement. The median will feature basic types of planting.
Accent tree planting(Crape myrtle),underplanted with a low evergreen groundcover,will
be provided as median noses.Evergreen trees(Rhus lancea),underplanted with shrubs
and groundcover, will be planted throughout the balance of the median.
F. Foothill Boulevard Site Development Standards
1. Setbacks-Activity Center(Suburban Parkway in Parenthesis)
Building
Streetside(') 7"Floor 2n° Floor Parkina
Foothill Boulevard/Milliken Avenue Activity Center:
Foothill Boulevard 25 feet 25 feet* 45 feet
(45 feet) (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum)
Milliken Avenue 25 feet* 25 feet* 45 feet
(45-foot average, 30-foot minimum)
Foothill Boulevard/Rochester Avenue Activity Center:
Foothill Boulevard 25 feet 45 feet* 45 feet
(45 feet) (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum)
Rochester 25 feet* 45 feet* 45 feet
Avenue (45-foot average, 30-foot minimum)
As measured from ultimate curb face
Refer to Section 17.30.040, Terra Vista Community Plan or Victoria Community Plan
for additional regulations.
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E. Special Emphasis Areas.
1. Haven Avenue Overlay District is located on both sides of Haven Avenue from Foothill
Boulevard south to 4th Street. Haven Avenue is a major north-south travel route and
contains high-end office developmentwith the unique combination of direct access to the
Ontario Airport and the Interstate 10 Freeway. The standards in the Overlay District are
designed to enhance Rancho Cucamonga's image by providing an intensive,high-quality,
and prestigious gateway into the community. A progressive, sophisticated, and urban
style of development is required and special site planning and landscaping requirements
are included to enhance the pedestrian environment and create a campus-like
atmosphere.
2. Interstate 15(Devore Freeway)runs north-south through the Industrial area and borders
seven subareas in each land use category except for General Industrial/Rail Served.
Since this area is directly south of the future regional mall and related commercial
activities at the 1-15 Freeway and Foothill Boulevard, and views along the freeway have
a major impact on the image and identity of Rancho Cucamonga, highest consideration
should be given to design aspects that affect a positive image of the community as
viewed from the freeway. Special considerations are contained in the Development
Standards for each subarea which abuts the 1-15 Freeway. (An 1-15 Overlay District could
provide special development criteria to eliminate unsightly views.)
3. Special Boulevards. The General Plan states that travel routes are predominant
elements of the community's image and encourages the distinctiveness of individual
districts and roadway corridors. In addition, the General Plan states that a consistent
design theme is necessary to reinforce the image of perception of a route. Within the
Industrial districts, nine special boulevards are included. The following is a brief
description of the primary function and identityfor the most significant special boulevards
including Foothill Boulevard,Haven Avenue,Milliken Avenue,Archibald Avenue,and 4th
Street.
a. Foothill Boulevard serves as the major east-west transportation corridorthrough the
City. It also links the area east of Haven Avenue including the planned
communities and regional shopping mall with the commercial area to the east.
Within the Industrial districts (Subareas 6 & 7), new development along Foothill
Boulevard must provide a transition to commercial and office facilities within the
Terra Vista and Victoria Community Plans and the Etiwanda Specific Plan areas,
and shall complywith Section 17.32.060,Foothill Boulevard Design Guidelines andl ADD
the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. Given the hig
visibility, office and commercial service type uses will predominate. Any light
manufacturing or warehouse buildings will have to be designed to the highest
quality and be compatible with commercial and residential environments on the
north side of Foothill Boulevard.
b. Archibald Avenue serves primarily as a support service function to the Industrial
area. A variety of industrial, commercial, and residential uses exist along major
portions of the street. The major opportunity along Archibald Avenue is on the west
side of the street south of 6th Street. New development in this area must be
compatible with adjacent residential uses and provide an appropriate transition in
terms of architecture, site planning, and landscaping. One story buildings in scale
with the single family homes fronting on 6th Street and pedestrian connections to
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