HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/05/18 - Agenda Packet - (2) DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY MAY 18, 2010 7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
RAINS ROOM
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Committee Members: Lou Munoz Ray Wimberly James Troyer Donald Granger
Alternates: Frances Howdyshell Richard Fletcher Francisco Oaxaca
CONSENT CALENDAR
NO ITEMS SUBMITTED.
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.
7:00 p.m.
(Mike) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00493 -
GB ARCHITECTS - A request to construct two office/professional buildings of
25,600 square feet on 3 vacant parcels, with a combined area of 2.5 acres in the
Office/Professional (OP) District, located at the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and
Arrow Route - APN: 0208-811-59, -58, and -60. Related file: Uniform Sign Program
DRC2010-00092.
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
I, Gail Elwood, Office Specialist 11 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a.true, accurate
copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 5, 2010, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mike Smith May 18, 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2009-00493 —
GB ARCHITECTS - A request to construct two office/professional buildings of 25,600 square feet on
3 vacant parcels, with a combined area of 2.5 acres in the Office/Professional (OP) District, located at
the northwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Arrow Route - APN: 0208-811-59, -58, and -60. Related
file: Uniform Sign Program DRC2010-00092.
Background: This application was previously reviewed by the Design Review Committee on
February 2, 2010. The Committee reviewed the proposal and deemed it to be unacceptable. The
Committee stated that the architecture of the buildings is incompatible with the existing development that
surrounds the project site and, in general, with what would be expected in the City. The architecture is
lacking warmth because of the proposed materials and finishes. The Committee indicated that the
applicant should consider introducing wood as a possible material. The massing and form of the
buildings were unacceptable and stood in contrast to the residential development to the west. Lastly, the
Committee recommended against making both buildings identical to each other. The applicant was
directed to substantially revise the proposal and resubmit it for a follow-up review by the Committee at a
later date.
In the interim period between February 2, 2010, and now, the applicant has been working on the
revisions. The applicant has been making incremental revisions and submitting the preliminary designs
to the Planning Department for discussion. In response, staff has been directing him to further refine the
design by incorporating various trim, features, and other elements. To ensure that the proposal will be
satisfactory to the Committee, staff has concluded that the Committee should review the applicant's
progress and provide comments.
Staff Comments: The following items are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
1. Is the overall design theme acceptable?
2. Is the quality of the design consistent with the Committee's expectations?
3. Is the applicant using and applying appropriate trim, elements, and features to match the design
theme?
4. Is the massing and scale acceptable for the site?
5. Are two identical buildings acceptable, or should there be a clear difference between the two
buildings?
Staff Recommendation: None. This is a review of the applicant's progress.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Members Present:
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